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The worst word she had in her vocabulary was 'ungrateful wench'.Natalie was, indeed, the lurking wretch within the Yarn family!"So, you finally speak your mind. Yes, I'm not your daughter. I'm the sty in your eye, your disgrace! That's what you truly think of me!" Natalie scoffed.Mary's face turned crimson!Seeing this, Gale spoke up, not wanting Natalie to further upset Mary, "I saw through you, Natalie. From the moment you kneeled in front of me and Shawn to apologize, you were plotting your revenge plan, right?""Yes! You realize it now!""No, I knew from the start that your swift and humble apology had a catch. That's why I didn't agree to spare you for Aurum. As for you successfully taking me hostage now..."Gale sighed. "It's not because you're clever or lucky. It's because of Mom's affection, giving you the greatest opportunity."It was Mary's love for Natalie that allowed her to appear in the hospital room!"I've figured you out, Natalie. You never had any intention
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She knew she would not be able to hold on much longer. Natalie was not strong enough to keep Gale under her control indefinitely.When Natalie no longer had strength, Gale would easily escape. That would be terrible.Using Gale as leverage was just a temporary ploy. What Natalie truly wanted was to trade Gale for Joshua. The person she wanted to abduct was Joshua! Gale would stay alive, living with the lifelong pain of losing her son."Gale! What should we do? You can't get hurt!" Peter was terribly anxious.Mary mirrored his concern. "It's all my fault. It's because of me that we are in this situation... Gale, I'll save you!" Mary attempted to get out of bed.As she lifted the covers, she said, "Natalie, take me instead; do whatever you want to do to me! At my age, living or not doesn't matter!""You've got grievances, resentment, vent it on me! Take your anger out on me! I didn't plead for you, didn't do everything to save you. It has nothing to do with Gale. You hate me, the
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"Did Natalie make any demands? Whatever she asks, agree to it now! We can't let her harm Gale!" Shawn asked.Natalie was reckless, capable of anything! Nothing can happen to Gale! He could not lose her!"Mr. Wood, Natalie didn't make any demands. What should we do now?" the guard replied."Wait for me!" Shawn hung up the phone and ran out.Fiona felt a gust of wind passing by. When she looked up, Shawn had already left the office. Fiona felt that something big must have happened! It was surely about Mrs. Wood. Only Mrs. Wood could make President Wood lose composure and act so frantically.Shawn gripped the steering wheel tightly and zipped past vehicles on the road, focusing on reaching Gale! 'Gale, I'm coming!''Don't be afraid, I'm here!'He would not spare anything to save her. When he took her to the hospital, she was so cheerful. The atmosphere was so beautiful and harmonious, bringing a sense of joy he had not felt in a while. She was only by herself for a little whi
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"Just cut to the chase, will you exchange Gale for Joshua?""No!"Mary, Peter, and Gale all refused in unison.However, Joshua's young voice rang out. "Yes!"Gale shook her head immediately. "Joshua! Don't speak out of turn! This isn't child's play! It's dangerous!"She could tolerate trivial disputes, but she refused to budge an inch with something this severe! There was no way she would exchange Joshua for her! "Big beauty, I want to save you. I can't let the bad lady hurt you anymore! Your neck is bleeding!" Joshua pushed past Peter, stepping to the front."It's nothing. This minor injury will heal in a couple of days. You don't need to worry, Joshua. I... I'll be fine."When Gale said this, she felt dishonest and helpless. How could she be fine in such a situation? Joshua, being smart and perceptive, knew what all of it meant. She could not deceive him.As expected, Joshua said, "Stop lying to me, big beauty. The bad lady wants me, not you. So, you can't be in danger.""
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She was really aggressive, and her face was flushed.Joshua looked at her, pouting, appearing aggrieved. He wanted to save her, so why was she being so harsh on him? Although Joshua actually understood. Gale did not want him to be in danger. Gale breathed a momentary sigh of relief when she saw Peter hold Joshua in his arms. When Joshua walked straight toward her without hesitation, a vivid memory flashed in Gale's mind. It was the time Susan abducted her, and Shawn did the same, striding over directly to exchange himself for her. Unhesitant, unflinching, unafraid. Joshua was exactly like Shawn back then. They had the same demeanor. They genuinely wanted to save her and were willing to use themselves to secure her safety.At that moment, Gale genuinely felt like the luckiest woman in the world. Her husband loves her. Her son loves her. Her daughter loves her. She was completely surrounded by love, so much love from so many people."Natalie, I understand now why you're so jealo
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Gale nodded. "Yes! You've never been a mother. You'd never understand!""Don't worry, I won't harm Joshua. I just think he's small and easy to control. I can single-handedly control him. So, the idea of exchanging you for him came to mind. He's a child, you're an adult. I need a hostage I can control, right?" Natalie quipped. Gale did not buy into her narrative. "I'll never allow my child to be in the slightest danger!"That made Natalie rather furious."You do know I can destroy your face, right! You won't be able to seduce men anymore, and everyone who sees your face will be shocked!" Natalie threatened."Go ahead. My face has been scarred before."She had been scarred by a long, deep cut before. Over the years, she used various expensive ointments to minimize the scars. Gale did not care much about her appearance.Natalie was irritated. "I don't know how any man would be drawn to your trashy character and be so devoted to you!"However, if she could not persuade Gale, she'd
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Peter would have been incredibly accommodating to Joshua if it were any time other than this. However, the issue of his personal safety was non-negotiable!"I won't. I'm just going to check if Uncle Shawn's here! He's the only one who can save big beauty!" Joshua replied."Let's wait together.""Granda, I really am going to get Uncle Shawn. I want to know what his plan is to save our big beauty and update him on the situation inside the ward!" Joshua said. He kicked his legs, insistent on getting down.Peter held him firmly. "No, you can't."Seeing his grandfather's firmness, Joshua calmed down and stopped struggling.Suddenly, there was a sound at the door.They had no idea where the sound was coming from or who it was."Wow!" Joshua looked toward the door and shouted, "It's Uncle Shawn!"Shawn arrived?Peter quickly raised his head, his attention solely on the door. Joshua took advantage of this moment, quickly pushed away from Pete and smoothly leaped out of his embrace!
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Joshua shrugged and said, "Okay, I'll show you myself. Look, my pockets are empty, my hands, my neck, nothing!"He pranced and jumped, to prove his point.Natalie said, "Turn around."Joshua complied.There was nothing suspicious about him.Natalie sighed. "Gale, oh Gale, you're so lucky. On the brink of death, and someone is willing to take your place. I envy you, really."She was sarcastic, basically adding salt to Gale's wounds.Feeling both sad and desperate, Gale said, "Joshua, why are you so disobedient! I'm angry this time, I'm truly angry with you, I won't forgive you!"Joshua looked at her. "Big beauty..."He blinked, tears shimmering in his eyes.Gale could not hold back any longer, and tears streamed down her face. In reality, Joshua was scared too. However clever and resourceful he might be, he was still just a child. Even the most rational of adults would feel fear when put in his situation.Gale was scared too, but she did not show it. Joshua was the same, he w
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
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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
