Chapter 40: A Woman Should Make the First Move

Melissa Lapwood noticed Joseph Lyson watching her. Her little face flushed even redder; being in such a state in front of him felt mortifying. The baby had finished her milk and was asleep. Melissa had no idea what to do. Joseph felt awkward too. Just then, Penny Lapwood came back in from outside. A basket of greens hung from her hand, and she blinked in surprise when she saw Joseph. "Joseph, what brought you here?" "Penny, I was digging wild greens up in the mountain. On the way down, I passed...