Matthew was in the wrong. However, she had to live with a clear conscience. Letting Matthew live was the greatest act of kindness she could carry out!"I understand, no need to explain. Do you want me to accompany you to the hospital?" Shawn tightened his grip on her arm.She shook her head. "I can go alone.""You're always like this..."Shawn tapped her forehead with his index finger.Gale looked up at him. "How so. It's just because I'm afraid it might inconvenience you.""Are your personal matters an inconvenience? It's more important than work.""But I really feel like I can handle it on my own."Shawn cupped her face. "Galey, you are more vulnerable. You don't need to be so strong and independent."If she was softer, he could protect her more.Gale gazed into his deep eyes. "It's a habit. It's hard to change how I am. During the four years I was away from you, I had to take care of everything myself. No one helped me." She went from being a first-time mother to becomin
He wanted to live in his delusion, hoping his illusion of their love could last a day longer. Perhaps, after some time, Gale's answer would be the one he wanted, and then he would ask her again!At this moment, Shawn found himself in a state of confusion. He did not know if Gale loved him or Aurum. It was like she never really let him go, but at the same time, she had completely moved on from him.Gale smiled and said, "Shawn, are you lacking confidence in yourself now?""Before, I was very confident, even bordering on arrogance. But now..."Falling in love with someone makes you cautious. Why? Because you are afraid of losing them.Gale said, "Actually, I've already thought of how to answer you. My answer is already in my heart. Are you sure you don't want to hear it now?"Shawn looked at her for a few seconds and then averted his gaze, saying, "Mmm."He would not listen. He could not listen. He rarely was so flustered and uncertain. He quickly softens his tone. "Gale, I'm go
Shawn's hand immediately relaxed. Gale promptly wriggled free, kicked off her shoes, and darted into the bed. She lay down and said, "Let's sleep, good night."Shawn adjusted his tie, gazing at her helplessly. It was destined to be a sleepless night for him.He lay down but had not given up on Gale just yet.He leaned closer, his breath heavy. "Gale, am I being presumptuous? Is our future going to be long?"She just would not answer. "Guess.""I dare not guess, afraid of guessing wrong.""Be bolder."Shawn pushed aside her hair, resting his chin on her shoulder. "I will be very cautious about everything related to you."Actually, Gale had made her intentions clear. She started sleeping in the master bedroom, no longer trying to sleep in separate rooms. She also no longer rejected his embraces, hand-holding, kissing, and even sleeping with him. She was also growing distant from Aurum, not mingling with him as closely and frequently as before, which could lead to misunderstanding
"Don't listen to your daddy. I definitely didn't kick the blanket. I slept just fine. It was him who couldn't sleep and blamed me for it." Gale quickly defended herself.She even nudged Shawn's arm, saying, "Didn't you say you didn't need my sleep sachet, and you could sleep just fine by cuddling me? So why couldn't you sleep last night? It seems like you were lying to me?""Gale, you know why I couldn't sleep."She pursed her lips. "I understand, but you brought it upon yourself. Don't blame me! Explain to Nicole that I didn't kick the blanket!""Alright, alright. Nicole, Mommy didn't kick the blanket."Nicole was speechless. How could she accept his lame explanation?It felt like Shawn was pressured to deny it!Nicole nodded. "Oh, got it. Daddy listens to Mommy. Daddy is henpecked."Gale almost choked. "Where did you learn that word?""From my big brother."Ah, it was from Joshua! That made sense! He was the one who would say something like that!Shawn did not understand
"Yes.""Do you have two Grandpas too?"After some thought, Gale nodded. "Yes."She was a bit nervous, fearing that Nicole would ask questions she could not answer. Thankfully, Nicole just smiled and said, "Mommy, you're so lucky.""Lucky?" She was somewhat puzzled."Yes. You have two daddies and two mommies, so you can receive double the love. Four people love you at the same time, plus Daddy and me, wow... Mommy, you're surrounded by love!" Nicole said.Gale was amused by her daughter's thought process. They have vivid imaginations and tend to see things in a very positive light. The darkness and evils of the Yarn family had no place in Nicole's world."Yes. I'm so fortunate to have the love of two daddies and two mommies," Gale replied."So, Mommy, you also have a mommy and a daddy now.""That's right."Nicole quickly finished her custard and smacked her lips. "I only need one daddy and one mommy because you're both very good to me. I don't need an extra daddy and mommy!"
Shawn pursed his lips, his face looking very displeased. Throughout the drive, he seemed rather moody and was not very talkative.Upon reaching the kindergarten, Nicole waved and said, "Goodbye, Daddy and Mommy."She got out of the car and headed toward her classroom but seemed to suddenly forget something. She ran back quickly.Gale lowered the car window and said, "Is there something else, Nicole?""Forget to tell you, Mommy, I also want to go see my grandma. I've never met her, and she doesn't know me. Why haven't you arranged for me to meet Grandma?" Nicole said, looking up.Gale smiled. "I didn't think about it. I'm sorry, Nicole. We'll go see Grandma this weekend, okay?"Nicole nodded, content. "Okay, bye!"She turned around and trotted back to her classroom.Watching Nicole's retreating figure, Gale quickly began planning the meeting in her mind. She did not want to take only Nicole to meet Mary. Joshua should come along too. After some thought, Gale came up with a good
Shawn lowered his head and kissed her red lips.Gale was forced to tilt her head back and accept his kiss. She did not resist. She thought, 'Get it over with quickly!'It was the hospital entrance; people were coming and going, and anyone walking by the car could see what was happening inside!After about twenty seconds, Gale gently patted Shawn's shoulder, signaling that it was taking too long. However, he did not let her go. What should she do?"Shawn... Mmm..."As she spoke, he got even more passionate. Gale tightly closed her eyes, her heart pounding rapidly. She wished this would end soon. She had been so cooperative, and yet he did not seem satisfied!Just then, there was a knock on the car window. Knock, knock, knock.A voice from outside said, "Why are you parking your car here? There's a line behind you. Can you move it? This is a passageway, not a parking spot!"Gale closed her eyes even more tightly. Oh no, how embarrassing! Someone was getting impatient!Knock, k
She was both angry and amused. If she had known that she needed to provide 'compensation', she would have preferred to take a taxi. Before getting out of the car, Shawn reminded her, "If you need anything, call me. Don't handle everything on your own.""I know," she replied."Don't let yourself be wronged either. I can't bear to see you wronged. They don't have the right to make you feel that way," Shawn said.Gale nodded. She felt full of strength. A good spouse can indeed alleviate most of life's hardships.When she arrived at the door of the ward, Gale heard Heather yelling from inside, "Why are you so useless? You couldn't even save our daughter, and now you're lying here, making me take care of you!""If it weren't for Mr. Lefting's kindness, we would be sleeping on the streets! Do you know how expensive these medicines are? They're all imported!""Oh, Matthew, what kind of bad luck did I have in my previous life? I've agreed to live in the shadows as an insignificant person