The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 248 Why Not Become My Student?

The CEO was sharp and had a knack for making people feel appreciated.

Allison said, "Alexander, thanks for welcoming my family!"

Alexander gently kissed Allison on the forehead. "My silly girl, we're all family now!"

After dinner, Alexander suggested Allison wash up and get some rest. She was wiped out from the day's events. Even James, who had been with them all day, was exhausted, let alone Allison.

Allison was truly beat. She fell asleep on the bed right after her shower, not even bothering to dry her hair. When Alexander came in and saw her, he quickly grabbed a hairdryer and gently dried her hair before cuddling up next to her.

Over time, holding Allison as they slept had become a habit for Alexander. Though sometimes torturous, he enjoyed it.

The next day, Allison joined Benjamin's team for the crucial fifth trial of the AI medical pod. Alexander went on a business trip abroad, and Sabrina started school every day, leaving Ralph alone at Serenity Manor.

"Ralph, come here! What do you think of this flower?" Elsa called out. Ralph walked over, surprised by what he saw.

Ralph asked, "Is this a tree peony?"

Elsa's eyes lit up at Ralph's words. "You know about these?"

Feeling like she had found a kindred spirit, Elsa dragged Ralph to her garden, filled with peonies.

be quite prominent in Suncrest City, though that was many years ago. We have a unique skill in growing these peonies. This craft has been passed down in my family, but unfortunately, my children aren't interested. My daughter is a diplomat and has never cared for plants, and my son

looked regretful, but saw a glint of joy in Ralph's eyes, and she secretly smiled. Kismet, sitting on the porch drying some spices, couldn't help but feel exasperated at Elsa's scheming. Even at seventy or eighty years old, Elsa still loved to

to grow peonies too, but it's tough to do it well. I've never succeeded with tree peonies. Do you have any

question made Elsa

become my student? I'm kind-hearted, so I'll teach you. After

Ralph looked a bit conflicted. The allure

"Would you

"Absolutely. We have thousands of books on this in our family. My

to become the Wells family's floral

take on a student was spontaneous. She had heard about Ralph, an architect who also loved plants, which seemed

think so highly of

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on

phone call. "Jessa, I want to take on a student. Can

a student? She checked her phone, thinking it

"Mom, are you sure you're

understandable, given Elsa's history of being

Serenity Manor and was surprised to see

Jessa said, "Ralph?"

was the one she was most familiar with. They had worked together

Ralph said, "Jessa?"

that they knew each other, Elsa was even more delighted. "What a coincidence! You