Nicole grabbed his sleeve. "Daddy, you have to make a choice.""Choice?""Yes! If you want your mistress, you will lose me and Mommy. If you want me and Mommy, you must lose your mistress! You... choose!" Nicole cried so hard that she was about to lose her breath.She raised her hand to wipe her eyes, and the tears flowed more. Her whole face was wet."Nicole, of course, I want you and your mommy," Shawn said.These two people are his whole world.More important than himself!"Then why are you with your mistress?" Nicole asked.Shawn could not answer.Nicole suddenly thought of something, and she opened her mouth half-opened in astonishment. "Is it... Daddy, you don't want Mommy, but you want me... so you sent Mommy away on purpose?""Nicole! No, don't think wildly!" Shawn immediately denied."But Mommy never goes without calling me for so long!""I said that… "Nicole was also quite smart and interrupted Shawn, "I'm going to call Mommy right now. Daddy, give me your phone
First appease Nicole, and then think of countermeasures!Shawn thought so too!However, they all underestimated Nicole.Although Nicole was a girl, cute and well-behaved, not as naughty as Joshua, she was also really smart!She was not that easy to fool!"Why did you help me find my mommy? How do you know where my mommy is on vacation? Mommy hates you so much. It's impossible for her to have any contact with you!" Nicole asked back.Gale could not answer for a while.She hesitated for a long time. "I know where. I heard it from Shawn. He told me.""Is that so, Daddy? Are you sharing Mommy's itinerary with her?"Shawn had no choice but to nod.Nicole's expression immediately changed. "You teamed up to drive Mommy away, lied to me that she was going on vacation, and then the two of you secretly got together behind my back...""I just thought to myself why Daddy has become very busy during this time. It turns out that he's just been with you!"After thinking about it, Nicole w
Shawn pursed his lips tightly. "It's okay. Nicole will be fine.""Shawn..."Gale looked at him helplessly.What should they do if something goes wrong?She was usually healthy. Why would she faint?The ambulance came quickly. Gale picked up Nicole and ran outside but accidentally tripped on the carpet and almost fell down.Fortunately, Shawn was quick, and he scooped her up."Give her to me," he said, reaching out his hand.Gale glanced at him, hesitated for a second, and handed their daughter to him.She was so independent.In the past, every time Nicole was sick, she carried her to the hospital with her own hands, got injections, examinations, infusions...everything had to go through her hands.It was different now.There was Shawn.She could be weaker, she could rely on him, and she could be less independent!Shawn hugged Nicole and walked quickly ahead.He even freed up a hand and reached out to her. "Galey, keep up."She looked at the big, broad palm.Gale took it
"Galey, don't think about what she said today. She's not targeting you. She just doesn't remember and thinks you..."Gale sighed. "There's no need to explain. I understand everything."Nicole's favorite was still Mommy.She was Nicole's mother.It was just that Nicole now recognized the wrong person and could not tell the difference.Shawn stretched out his hand and pulled her into his arms. "Galey... I have not protected you both well.""How can I blame you..."Gale was in his arms, closing her eyes in peace.At such a time, Shawn's embrace was the safest harbor.All panic, fear, and trepidation could be isolated by his embrace.Actually... Shawn also enjoyed the feeling that Gale relied on him.He wished she would have given him more chances like this.About half an hour later, the door of the examination room opened.Gale stepped forward immediately. "Doctor! How is my daughter now?""Everything is normal. No abnormality was found in the body.""But she...""I'll pre
That was right. Natalie was guarded by so many guards, all of whom were Shawn's subordinates.Nothing would happen to Gale.However, Shawn was worried!To him, Gale was too important, so important that he did not want to let her go and did not dare to let her take any risk.Gale stood quietly by the side.She watched as Shawn explained to the nurse and bodyguard and arranged things in an orderly manner.She felt that in times of crisis, he was always reliable.He was always there to shield her.The meaning of marriage is that two people go through thick and thin together.No matter what you experience along the way or what you encounter, you will always be together, and nothing can separate the two.Shawn finally finished his explanation and turned to look at her. "Okay. Let's go."He took her hand.He did not want to let go.Gale turned her head and took a deep look at Nicole.'Nicole, Mommy is here, always there.''You'll see Mommy soon. Mommy wants to see you back to
Natalie asked, "Does it need to be said? I'm not her own! Only Dad, who still cares about me, is trying to save me, but now... he probably won't be able to protect himself!"She was an illegitimate daughter.Until now, she did not know who her biological mother was.The adoptive father she thought was actually her biological father."Gale... What do you think Dad was thinking, looking at me for so many years?" Natalie's voice grew fainter. "Pretending to be ignorant, lying to Mary, lying to me. What is he thinking?"Gale squatted down and stared at her."Natalie, you are already privileged. You have never experienced any hardships since childhood, and you have grown up easily. You can get whatever you want. I know you are dissatisfied with me because Aurum and I are close, but you can come at me. Why are you attacking Nicole?""Do you think I don't want to attack you? Gale, when I got this spell, I wanted to hit you with it," Natalie said.As she talked, she suddenly became e
It was psychological warfare!"Is it a deal? I want to relieve the sex potion!" Natalie asked.She wanted to stay a virgin!In her eyes, this was more important than life!Shawn pursed his lips deeply but did not speak for a long time."Can you only take away half of it? Natalie, how do we know if you're playing tricks!" Shawn asked cautiously."Believe it or not."Gale said, "Deal!"She was eager to love her daughter, but did not have the concentration of Shawn.If the negotiations continued like this, she was afraid she would not even get half of the antidote!Gale was too worried that something would happen to Nicole's health.She could get half of the antidote!Of course, she hoped to get all the antidotes...but judging from the current situation, it was not realistic."Give it to me." Natalie spread out her palm.To her, the daily pain was nothing.She cared more about the sex potion!If Natalie was reduced to a plaything like Winnie...it would be worse than killin
Natalie laughed. "So, Gale, you can look forward to it. Nicole will remember you soon."Her body trembled violently.Natalie immediately continued, "However, after a while, Nicole will forget you again. She will go back and forth between remembering and forgetting you.""Natalie!""Go. At least it's much better than her not recognizing you at all." Natalie was still smiling. Gale did not have this time to waste here.She took a look at Shawn. "I'll go first.""Okay."Gale hurried away with blood in her hand.No matter what, she finally got half of the antidote!It was important to save Nicole first!As soon as Gale left, there was a brief silence in the ward.Natalie put the cut finger in her mouth and slowly sucked the blood away.What a crazy woman!"Mr. Wood, you should be very upset now. Why didn't you expect that the antidote is my blood?'He narrowed his eyes slightly. "You really have a lot of crooked ways.""How can it compare to you? You poisoned me without an
Summer didn't know, but the more she said that, the more unsettled Gale felt inside. Everyone was telling her that Shawn wasn't that busy, didn't need to work overtime, let alone stay in the office until late at night. So, what was he doing that night? Did he have some secret that she couldn't know?Just as she was pondering this, several exclamations suddenly rang out in the office. "Wow! Look at this!" "Oh my god!" "This is so explosive!" "The hype is skyrocketing!"Several colleagues were glued to their computer screens, their faces full of gossip and excitement. Gale was puzzled and asked, "What's going on? What happened?"Summer immediately picked up her phone. "Let me see... Oh my god!"Gale grew even more curious. What on earth had happened? She hurried over and stared at Summer's phone screen.News stories flashed one after another, relentlessly. Gale quickly caught the most crucial information: "Ivy announced her withdrawal from her latest film, leaving the female
She wondered what Shawn was doing that night, that he came home only at dawn. Where did he go? Was he lying?Just a moment ago, Gale merely felt something was off, but now, she was overwhelmed with a strong sense of panic. Joshua's words about how women flocked to Shawn and how men would not be suddenly busy, suddenly flooded her mind.Even though Gale tried hard to tell herself not to overthink things, that it was impossible, and that Shawn deserved her full trust, she was having a hard time controlling herself!“Gale?" Summer called her several times. “What are you thinking about? You seem so distracted.”“Nothing,” she shook her head. “It’s nothing. I’m getting ready to work on the design. I really can’t delay any further.”She wasn’t in the mood to joke around with Joe and Summer anymore, so she turned and sat down in front of her computer. Her mind was completely blank. What on earth was Shawn doing that night when he came home so late? Clearly, there wasn’t any urgent matter
Summer chuckled, "Look at you, anyone who doesn't know might think I bully you just because my position is higher than yours. Gale, come on, show some authority. I heard from Joe that Shawn has all the shares...""Shh!" Gale quickly covered her mouth. This was a sensitive matter; it wouldn't do to discuss it casually. If someone with ill intentions overheard, it could lead to unnecessary trouble."Okay, okay, I won't say anything," Summer understood her meaning. "Let's talk about work then? Oh great designer, where's your design draft? It was due last week! You've been delaying for quite some time!"Gale looked embarrassed. "I... I haven't finished it yet...""Show me the draft.""I haven't even started the preliminary draft...""What?!" Summer looked shocked. "Gale, how did you become so lax?""There's so much going on, taking care of two children, and Shawn..." Gale's voice trailed off.At this moment, Joe suddenly appeared from nowhere. "Is Shawn clinging to you, or are you
“Sorry, Gale, I'll be more careful next time.” He hugged her, lightly brushing her forehead with his chin.Gale wondered if she was overthinking things. It was just normal work busyness that made Shawn come home a bit late, and she hadn't really minded or dwelled on it. But, it seemed this issue kept resurfacing in her mind.Just as she was thinking, she suddenly felt lighter."Ah..." Gale exclaimed, "Shawn!"He scooped her up horizontally and headed upstairs in large strides. It was another night of intense entanglement. Gale was tired and sleepy. Her eyes were barely open, but just before drifting off to sleep, she managed to say, "I have to go to work tomorrow, on time... no more skipping.""Okay."With Shawn's response, she immediately fell into a deep sleep.She left everything else to him… She was going to fall apart! She didn't know what was going on with Shawn, these past two nights have been endless. Before, he might ask for too much, but he would care about her physica
The trip back home was serene and filled with warmth for Gale. Shawn in contrast, felt tumultuous. By the time they arrived home, the two little ones were already fast asleep in the back seat, slumped over in different directions."Just a moment ago they were chattering non-stop, now they're all curled up asleep," Gale chuckled. "No matter how clever they are, they're still just kids."They were her little darlings. She opened the back door and gently lifted Nicole out. For some reason, when she lifted Nicole, she felt a bit unsteady and swayed."Careful," Shawn noticed and reached out, pulling her and their daughter into his embrace.Gale leaned securely against him. "With you here, how could I fall?""No worries, maybe Nicole's just gotten heavier as she's grown. I'm having trouble carrying her now," Gale said."Let me."She tilted her chin. "You take Joshua. I can manage for this short walk, really.""I can handle both," Shawn replied."Yeah, yeah, I know you're strong."S
"Alright, alright," Joshua shrugged and said, "Old man, you do your thing. Actually, I hope you could be a bit busier.""You want me to be busier?""Yeah, just a bit busier than now. Not too much, just a moderate increase," Joshua gestured, "You're always so leisurely, it makes me uneasy, Shawn!"Shawn asked, "What makes you uneasy?""Your business. I'll have to inherit it in the future! If you continue being so idle and not managing the company well, when I take over, I'll be swamped! Shawn, can't you think about your son?"So that was Joshua's concern. He feared Shawn wouldn’t manage the company well and it would burden him in the future.Gale sighed repeatedly, "How did I end up with such... "She couldn't find the right words.Smart?Mischievous?Shawn replied calmly, "Joshua, do you now realize you're my son? I should consider you? Then let me ask you, what do you want to call me?""Daddy."Joshua smoothly said.Both Shawn and Gale were somewhat surprised.He actuall
"Joshua!" Gale turned around to look at him. "What's been going on in that little head of yours day after day?"Joshua replied seriously, "I'm thinking about you, Mommy. Shawn leaves work on time every day, never stays late. Suddenly he's busy until midnight. Don't you think that's a bit strange?"As he said this, Gale felt something wasn't quite right. But she trusted Shawn enough. The company was big, with lots of business, so the occasional unexpected situation was normal. Even if she pushed the thought further, what would Shawn do? Would he be seeing other women? Gale wasn't concerned at all because Shawn wouldn't give any woman a chance! He loved only her and she was confident that she held the only place in his heart."Alright, I think you've been watching too many dramas lately," Gale said. "Joshua, from now on, you need to cut down on your TV drama time!""No! I refuse!""Joshua, your protest is futile!"Joshua was getting frustrated; he really wanted to watch TV.After
Joshua reluctantly said goodbye to Ivy, "Bye-bye, Ivy. I'll come over again when I have time. You can come to my house too! Love you! Mwah mwah!"He kept blowing kisses."Shawn," Gale looked at him, "Does your son know no shame?""I'm starting to suspect he might have a genetic mutation."Both Shawn and Gale were quite reserved by nature, especially in expressing their feelings. They loved subtly and rarely voiced it openly. But Joshua was different. He worked his charm on everyone from the old Lucas down to babies. He could make anyone happy if he wanted to!The car moved along the road.Gale asked, "What do you think about Ivy's condition today?""What do I think?""Yes.""I didn’t observe closely," Shawn replied. "Why?"Gale couldn't help but laugh, "I allow you to look and give your opinion. It's fine. You don’t have to create your distance so strictly.""She's better than last time," Shawn said. "Beyond that, I don’t know."Even if he knew, he couldn't say.Gale reac
Ivy stared at Gale, her eyes bright and clear.“Gale, if I hold the truth in my hands, would you want me to reveal it?”Gale nodded firmly. “Yes!”“Do you want to know the whole truth?”“I do!”Ivy blinked, then suddenly smiled. “Okay, okay, Gale, I know what to do now.”“Can you tell me now?”“Not yet.”“Why?” Gale asked. “Have you been threatened?”She grew tense all of a sudden.Ivy shook her head. “No. It’s just too complicated to explain in a few words. But with your support, I suddenly feel stronger and know what I need to do!”Even if President Wood tried to stop her, she would expose it. She would vent her anger, punish Paul, tear off Aurum’s hypocritical mask, let Gale know Aurum's ugliness... Ivy decided to act on her own. She resolved silently.Smells of food wafted from the kitchen.“Dinner’s ready,” Ivy smiled. “Joshua, Nicole, did you wash your hands?”They replied, “We’re going now!”“I’ll take you.”“No,” Gale stopped her. “They’re big enough to wash the