A DANGEROUS AFFECTION

had ordered the same coffee that he had given Joanna earlier t

from him with a cheerful expression. "Than

d never visited a place like this, even though she could afford it. She had chosen to save her

u this afternoon," Morgan said as he handed her a large cu

coffee." She tasted it, and her e

it. But don't drink it too often

e office. If I can avoid it, I won't buy it.

ou start li

to the taste, even though they often scolded me for drinking it," Joanna replied, now speaking more f

as she continued to talk as if th

to your father and

y raised me," Joa

us of your closeness with your

he knew who her mother was, she considered her to be gone. A woman who de

dn't know." Morgan held Joan

Ah, it's nothing. I'm not sa

rs? And~" Morgan tried to figure out what had changed about the woman, "Ah, you're not

, really~ sorry, si

ir' again? We shouldn't be discussing that." He cros

na took a bite of her cake. "Thank you fo

f of her cake. "Do you want more? But after

rowned.

er this as a

a lot, do you?" Joanna finished her cake. It was

gan glanced at Joanna's neck, where she was still wearing the necklace.

her. She touched her necklace. "I'll

ly like th

he person who gave

"You mean~ you like the person who gave you the

nna replie

ou lik

na n

his voice suddenly going hoarse. "So, fr

approach this relationship n

an. I won't force you into a relationship right away.

you,

ry day, I steal glances at you. You're alwa

ing watched by him. "Ah, I'm embarra

hing you're try

happy. To provide them with a comfort

or you with love. But don't forget your own hap

wned. "A s

e office, which makes you mysterious.

d, but then you say that's what makes

you. They should at least know that I'm the closest

men, M

ho pay attention to you. Of course,

know which men you

now? I'm already hung

rprised to feel Morgan holding her hand as they left the bu

racing. This was her f

memorable. Joanna thoroughly enjoyed her meal. After they finished

it, it's okay

" Morgan said, wiping t

hing very important is going on?" Joanna looked wor

is his uncle, so he felt it was okay not to answe

phone r

. "The Director is

nodded. "It's okay, I'll call

something urgent, he wouldn't call repeatedly and

" Morgan said, answerin

to listen to their conversation. S

somethin

office now. There's something important to disc

home myself," Jo

. "I need to take you

fice anyway. Go ahead, I'll let you know when I get h

orried, but there seemed to be an issue th

I can take c

rt from you," Morgan said, hold

in tomorrow at the office

reliable company for safety.

waved g

, Juan, and Levi were waiting on the porch. As soon as they saw Joanna

ncle~ I

ck looked around, searching for the

a replied. Jack hadn't noti

n drop you of

he had to go to the office for an important meeting. So, I tol

curious," Rocky said, having hear

sed to having a busy boyfriend," J

" they said

h a bright smile.

y dating?" Levi as

t want to take things slow and get to know him better first. Still,

niece already has a close male friend. Let's say you have

of yourself until you're married," Jack warned. "

ouse. She was very familiar with the scent. Every time a high-ranking official at t

ll something unpleasant i

just getting back from work,

s she entered the house. The scent grew stronger inside. "Why

an you tell if it's ex

EO passed by," Joanna said. "But who

happened to be passing through and decided to visit

rest," Joanna said to the men who

dear," the

had arrived home safely. She hugged her phone while staring at

ree, planted by Joanna when she was little, had grown lush

d around.

n this way?" Rocky sat next

ve I don

. "You're forbidding Bra

repeated this phrase whene

calls him 'Uncle.' Is there something wrong with them meetin

right? Possessive, aggressive; when he wants somethin

stand. But what does i

iously. "I thought, as a

ow? I'm not married. I've only dated o

avily. "Brando

n't that a

, straightforward, smart, and always on the right path. W

riends, and we once caught him drinking. He was

t was happening even before Joanna was with us. Brandon acted out because of hi

't live with us. He lives in luxury with his wealthy

ere for a few days and see what he's like. As

even though he's become a tycoon." Jack was worried that Joanna might suffer because

so strong that you can't even consider he

d it strange for Brandon to like her. After all, what uncle would have r

aggression, and recklessness, he's not a violent or temperamental man. Economically, Brandon is also better than Morgan. In terms of looks, Brandon is very

rry for his beloved daughter. He also felt a bit guilty towards Brandon. H

e our current life to him. Without him, we woul

't know what to do, Rocky. I still c

mportant is Joanna's happiness. Before we leave this world, we need to make sure she's with the right man. The man sh

th was waning. They didn't know when the Almighty would call them hom

t's a pity that he's still alone. We shouldn't let him end up like us, living a solitary

ories with Brandon since childhood. Uncons