Summer shivered, brushing off the goosebumps on her body. "Who's your baby?""Sigh, are you always so indifferent? You won't even pretend to miss me a little bit?""Go then! You said it yourself. Finally, I can have peace of mind!" Summer gloated, ecstatic.She was free too! She did not need to be his darn girlfriend! She was single, happy, and a person who could enjoy her life without any restrictions! Just thinking about it made her happy!Wow! Shawn exiling Joe to Samutus was just brilliant! She would have to thank Shawn properly for that!"Are you sure?" Shawn raised an eyebrow. "Summer, do you think you can escape?""Huh?" What did he mean? What was wrong with her?"Mr. Wood, I didn't betray you, deceive you, or hide anything like Joe. I am reasonably keeping a secret from you!" Summer hurriedly explained."Yes, I know." She breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good then." Shawn's smile deepened."So, I appoint you as Joe's deputy. You will accompany him to Samutus."Sum
"You have to go."Summer struggled, saying, "I won't go. I resign! I don't want this job anymore!""Resigning is fine; I'll support you. You're my girlfriend, after all. If you're unemployed, you should accompany your boyfriend on a business trip," Joe replied."Joe, your logic is twisted!"The sound of footsteps and the quarrel faded gradually until they could not be heard anymore. Gale chuckled and burst into laughter.Shawn was indeed brilliant. It was beyond her expectations! She thought he was just venting on Joe, but unexpectedly, he gave Joe a slap and followed it up with a sweetener! No matter how tough Samutus was, it could turn into a great experience with Summer by his side! Shawn created an opportunity for the two of them to be alone and extend their time together!"I didn't expect you to do that. I thought you were venting on Joe, sending him to suffer in Samutus," Gale said."He will go to Samutus.""But, you also sent Summer."Shawn raised an eyebrow slightly.
Or he might say, "As long as you love me, it's enough." However, Shawn's response was, "Keep it for now; dig it out when you have time." Gale was silent.Shawn assessed her from head to toe. After confirming that she was healthy, he wanted to leave.Gale grabbed his sleeve. "Wait! Your injury hasn't been treated yet. Where exactly are you injured?"Strange. She clearly saw Natalie's knife slash across him, but why did the wound seem invisible, like it had vanished?"On my back. Do you still want to see it? Hmm?" Shawn said.His shirt collar was still open, revealing his collarbone and chest. Further down... well... it was best not to look.Gale averted her gaze. "I'll call a nurse, wait here."Soon, a nurse came in with a tray. Shawn leisurely unbuttoned and took off his shirt, exposing his upper body. Gale could not help but stare. Slim when dressed, muscular when undressed.Shawn raised his eyes, meeting hers, and said, "Yeah?"Gale quickly looked away, pretending noth
She could forgive her if she was just looking; however, the nurse kept touching Shawn. It was unavoidable during the medication process."It might sting. Mr. Wood, please bear with it," she said."It's okay. Go ahead.""Alright." The nurse tried to be gentle. "Is this pressure okay?"Shawn responded with a simple, "Yes."Gale stood nearby, enduring, repeatedly taking deep breaths. In the end, she could not watch any longer. She snatched the medicine and cotton swab from the nurse. "Let me do it!"The nurse's hands froze in mid-air, staring blankly at her.Gale softened her tone and forced a smile. "I'll do it. Sorry; I've treated my husband's wounds before. I have experience.""Uh... Okay, sure.""You can leave; I'll call you if needed."The nurse nodded, picked up the tray, and left. As she departed, she looked back with a hint of reluctance. However, Gale blocked her view, and the nurse only saw Gale's back.Once the nurse was gone, Gale immediately said, "You're enjoyin
"Not bad." Gale nodded in satisfaction. "I rarely see you so obedient.""Gale, are you trying to educate me?" Shawn asked.She paused and suddenly felt guilty. "Hehehe, I am just kidding.""Did you forget what you've done? Faking death, forging identities, living under Molly's name, hiding me from Joshua..." Shawn asked."Oh! I'm done applying the medicine. Be careful not to touch water!" Gale deliberately interrupted him loudly.She discarded the cotton swab and gently blew on his wound. A cool breeze swept through."All done. You can put on your shirt now. I'll reapply the medicine when we get home tonight," Gale said.She handed him the shirt.Shawn sat straight, slowly buttoning it up. However, his gaze remained fixed on Gale.She really messed up this time. How could he exploit it?He had to think carefully.Gale dared not meet his eyes, avoiding his gaze."Gale, I'm not done talking about this," Shawn spoke lightly.Her face drooped.The inevitable had come; she c
Gale nodded repeatedly, "Yes!"She sensed gossip!Shawn and Joe had been friends for many years, knowing each other inside out. There must be something fishy going on."There's someone Joe doesn't want to meet there. If he goes, that person will get wind of it. They will force a meeting," Shawn replied."Is that person a man or a woman?"Shawn remained silent, just straightening his cuffs and heading out.Gale's appetite for gossip was left hanging, and she could not let him leave! She hurriedly caught up and asked, "Answer me! Is it a man or a woman?""Hey, Shawn, if you don't say anything, it must be a woman!""Because no man would make Joe so terrified that he'd rather choose Samutus!""Could it be Joe's ex?""Or maybe his first love? Or someone he loved deeply but couldn't be with?"Gale trailed along like a little tail, chattering non-stop beside Shawn.Shawn remained silent throughout."Talk, you're making me anxious. Did I guess correctly? Summer can't be a backup o
The one who loves you will naturally learn how to love you and how to make you feel secure. Those with a genuine heart don't need to be taught, and those without it won't learn. Gale nodded. "You're right.""You understand that, and that's good.""But, I still want to know about that person in Canada."Shawn pursed his lips. He felt like everything he said earlier was in vain."Humph, you speak in such a cryptic way. If you're so knowledgeable, how come our relationship is so rocky, so messed up? You're a theorist, not a practitioner!" Gale asked."Wrong, Gale.""Where did I go wrong?"Shawn said, "It's precisely because our journey has been so tough, and we've endured so much hardship to be together, that I've gained practical experience. I've been through it, and that's why I've developed these theories."Gale was stunned. She could not argue with Shawn! So annoying! If this man decided to be serious, she could not win against him even if she had ten mouths! His mind worked
He slowly opened his eyes just a little and glanced at Gale. "Big... big beauty," he said, then closed his eyes, drifting back to sleep. He felt so exhausted, and every part of his body ached. He had no strength left."I'm here. You go ahead and sleep. There's nothing to worry about now. I'm safe, and so are you," Gale replied. Joshua did not respond further, peacefully drifting into sleep. He slept so calmly and obediently. Gale leaned down and placed a kiss on his forehead.The doctor had arranged for Joshua to be in a premium ward instead of a critical condition monitoring ward. Meanwhile, news about Pearton came through."Mr. Wood." The captain stood at the door of the ward, knocking lightly."Speak.""Pearton is no longer in critical condition. However, his injuries are still severe. Whether he can survive remains to be seen. The doctor says he might need to stay in the intensive care unit for at least half a month," the captain reported.After a few seconds of contemp