Joshua's eyes were heavy with fatigue as he shook his head.

"Go upstairs and get some rest," Allison said, her voice gentle.

"Okay," Joshua replied quietly.

From outside, voices echoed-loud and lively. Allison glanced over and spotted the rescue team arriving.

Willow, sleepy and tousle-haired, wandered down the stairs, rubbing her eyes. "What's all that noise?"

Allison turned back to her. "The rescue team just got here."

Willow walked over, but stopped short when she noticed the man standing next to Allison. "Who's this?"

Allison paused for a second, then explained, "He's the guy who called last night. His last name's Jiang."

"Oh! So you're that Mr. Jiang." Willow's tone was playful, and she shot Allison a look full of curiosity and a hint of teasing.

Just then, John-the assistant who'd been giving them space-walked over and greeted Allison, "Good morning, Ms. Allison."

Allison smiled back. "Good morning, Mr. Lin. Thanks for everything."

to Willow. "This is Mr. Lin,

Mr. Lin, come

been traveling all night and haven't slept. Can we let them

a bed. Give me a few minutes

"Thank you," Allison said.

need to thank

Allison a box. "Ms. Allison, here's

at Joshua, who

quickly explained, "We bought it when we got to downtown

Joshua "boss." Clearly, Allison

things simple,

took the phone. "Thank

the morning, way after every phone shop had closed. But for Joshua, getting a phone was no

that her phone had gotten waterlogged, and even after driving all night without sleep, he'd still remembered to get her

one.

feeling bloomed in Allison's chest, her eyes stinging

to Joshua. "You haven't eaten yet, right? Let me make you some noodles. Eat first,

at her, his eyes soft.

quickly jumped in, "Allison, you really don't have

small, meaningful smile, her eyes

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