Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
As if to make up for years of missed father-daughter bonding, Winston, at his advanced age, began to throw tantrums, clamoring to see Alyssa every day. He was very demanding.
That night, Alyssa and Jeremy accompanied Winston for dinner in the bedroom. She picked up a spare rib and fed it to him.
“Here, Winston. Open up. Ah…”
Winston smiled happily. But just as he opened his mouth, Alyssa added, “Try Jeremy’s cooking.”
He immediately closed his mouth, suddenly losing his appetite.
Feeling uneasy, Jeremy pressed his lips together. His anxious expression was just like what a daughterin-law would show in front of her future father-in-law.
“Hey!” Frowning, Alyssa pouted.
She directly opened Winston’s mouth with her left hand, stuffing the rib in like she was force-feeding a duck. “Jeremy made this for you. He spent over an hour making it. You can’t be ungrateful.”
“You little brat… always protecting your man! Are you trying to choke me?” Winston grumbled, chewing the meat in his mouth.
Surprisingly, it tasted good. Jeremy’s cooking skills had improved quite a bit.
Jeremy had never tried to please Alyssa with any flattery or perfunctory actions. He always showed sincere and genuine affection in everything he did for her.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Two striking figures entered. It was Jonah and Julien.
“Dad.”
“Mr. Taylor, how are you feeling today?” Julien asked gently, walking beside his beloved man.
Winston glanced at his son, then cast his kindly gaze on Julien’s clean and handsome face. He teasingly asked, “Why so distant all of a sudden? Aren’t you calling me dad?”
Alyssa and Jeremy were both surprised.
Julien, already fair-skinned, blushed all the way to his neck at this tease. He lowered his long lashes in embarrassment.
Seeing his shy reaction, Jonah couldn’t help but feel a warmth in his heart. He directly took Julien’s sweaty hand in his, interlocking their fingers tightly.
“Dad, Julien is shy. Don’t tease him like that.”
Grinning, Alyssa looked at the adorable couple.
Those in love were truly different. Even the aloof, stoic man, who used to be indifferent to worldly affairs, was now fiercely protective.
Winston looked at them inexplicably. His gaze gradually shifted to their tightly clasped hands, and his brow suddenly furrowed.
“Jonah, what’s with your fingernails? Why are they so black?”
Jonah was momentarily stunned. He looked down at his fingers and smiled gently. “Julien likes to eat dried nuts. I went out and bought some roasted chestnuts for him yesterday night. I’ve been peeling them for him. I guess it’s from the chestnut shells.”
Julien’s heart was pounding, and his face was blushing intensely, making him look extremely adorable.
Originally, he was extremely nervous. The Taylor family’s eldest son was such a prestigious status. Jonah used to sign important contracts with those hands, but now they were being treated like a pair of pliers. Which parents would be happy about that?
Unexpectedly, Winston casually said, “Oh, well. I thought you had nail fungus. I was worried that if you got it, you might infect Jul. How would he treat patients in the future?”
Julien, Alyssa, and Jeremy were all speechless at those words.
Jonah squeezed Julien’s hand and couldn’t help but smile wryly. “Dad, can’t you hope for something nice for me?”
But everyone could see that Winston had truly accepted Julien.
Amidst the warm laughter and banter, Winston successfully finished his meal, all thanks to Alyssa’s persuasion.
“Dad, we need to get ready these next few days. We’re heading to Mosgravia soon.”
Jonah and Julien exchanged a deep glance. “I’ve already contacted the best nursing home there and arranged everything. Julien has also found the two most authoritative professors in the neurology field in Mosgravia. Once you arrive, they’ll immediately conduct a consultation with you.”
“Thank you, kids.” There was gratitude in Winston’s eyes, but more of it was reluctance.
Alyssa frowned lightly. “Dad, why do you look so down? Can’t bear to leave your business behind?
Health is more important than making money.”
“It’s not that. I can’t bear to leave you bunch of kids, especially you, you little brat.”
Feeling the tingling at his nose, Winston sighed and gently poked Alyssa’s forehead. “I don’t know how long it’ll take for the treatment. After experiencing the feeling of having my buttercup by my side, how can I bear to leave her behind?”
Alyssa’s heart surged with bitterness, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Seeing this, Jeremy silently walked behind her and gently caressed her back with his warm palm.
He knew she was reluctant, too. She just didn’t like to say sentimental and melodramatic words. But in fact, he knew how much she loved her father.
“Dad, I’ve already handed over all the affairs of KS Group to Lyse. She can officially take over by the end of the month.” Jonah’s gaze was heavy as he looked at Alyssa. His eyes were filled with expectations.
Winston nodded solemnly, then grasped Alyssa’s hand and squeezed it. “Buttercup, can you handle it?”
“If I can’t handle it, no one else in the world can,” Alyssa huffed confidently.
“Jonah and I can’t be by your side to protect you. Don’t act recklessly, okay? Think about the consequences.
“When you encounter problems, don’t try to handle them all by yourself. Communicate with us, or ask your man for advice. Let him take some hits for you.”
“Dad, Jeremy is my love, not a human shield. What’s with this talk about taking hits?” Alyssa pouted with frustration.
However, Jeremy remained unfazed. His eyes were filled with gentleness. “Don’t worry, Winston. Even if there’s a hail of bullets, I’ll stand in front of Lyse and ensure her safety.”
Alyssa’s eyes became teary, and she felt a warm sensation in her chest. She nestled into Jeremy’s arms, feeling like a drifting boat had found a permanent harbor.
“Mr. Walsh.”
Suddenly, Winston addressed Jeremy with such seriousness that his whole body tensed up.
He quickly responded, “Yes, Mr. Taylor.”
“My buttercup is still young. She’s impulsive and doesn’t think about the consequences. You’ll have to help her in the future. Don’t let anyone bully her.” Winston’s voice sounded choked up.
Jeremy’s emotions surged at those words. He tightly gripped the delicate hand of his beloved woman, nodding vigorously.
After leaving Winston’s room, the two headed toward their own room.
But just as they took a few steps, Alyssa threw herself into Jeremy’s arms. She rested her head on his shoulder and gently sobbed.
Jeremy’s white shirt was soon soaked with her tears. Feeling sorry for her, he hugged her tightly and gently comforted her.
These days, Alyssa would cry at the drop of a hat, but he never found it annoying.
Instead, he wanted to cherish every drop of her tears and spoil her endlessly.
“Are you upset about Winston?” Jeremy kissed her behind her ear while using his charming voice to soothe her.
“How can I not be? No one knows how long it’ll take or if he’ll get better.” Alyssa brushed her crimson nose against his neck. Her warm breath caused his eyes to redden.
“He’ll get better. He definitely will.”
In the dim corridor, the two embraced tightly, sharing a deep kiss.
Alyssa’s delicate body trembled slightly in his arms. Her eyes were misty with desire as she emitted a faint moan.
“Damn,” she thought.
Jeremy was getting better at kissing. He knew exactly how to tease her and arouse her desires.
Their lips and tongues entwined passionately. The overwhelming sensation temporarily dispelled her distress.
“Let’s… go to the bedroom.” Alyssa wrapped her arms around his neck. Her eyes were watery, and her voice was husky.
“Okay.”