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She had wanted to tell him about Joshua's true identity back then. He was the one who did not believe her. It turned out he had misunderstood her. It turned out Gale had no intention of keeping it a secret forever. At this moment, all the discomfort in Shawn's heart disappeared. He was no longer holding a grudge; he had come to terms with it. However, he would not let Gale know. He still wanted to put on a show of being upset; he wanted to see her trying to appease him! After being kept in the dark for so long, Shawn felt he deserved to be compensated by Gale."I like Joshua, a lot. I want him to live with us..."Shawn responded, "He'll be able to live with us very soon."Nicole was initially stunned, but then her eyes lit up. "Really?""Yes, I'll bring him back."Nicole was about to cheer but suddenly remembered something and froze. Seeing her cautiously thoughtful expression, Shawn tapped her forehead with his finger. Nicole quickly covered it. "Ouch!" It was the first tim
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Indeed, his daughter was the apple of his eye. Even before she cried, Shawn had already softened his stance. If Nicole shed a few tears, he would feel heartbroken. If it were Joshua, Shawn would not even frown if he cried until his throat went hoarse and his eyes went blind. Nicole extended her hand from under the blanket. "Daddy, hug.""Alright." Shawn lifted her, sitting her on his lap."Did Mommy really tell you about my brother Joshua?" Nicole was still worried and confirmed again, "Daddy, you can't lie. If you lie, your nose will grow very long!""You already call him your brother, and you drew him in the family portrait of the four of us. I'm not clueless."Nicole finally breathed a sigh of relief. She murmured, "Why didn't Mommy tell me beforehand..."She had to maintain her innocence in front of Daddy."Dad, you finally know that Joshua is your son. From now on, he and I can play and go to school together, just like before!" Nicole happily said."Yes, just like before.
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He would sleep alone that night. A tinge of melancholy lingered in his heart. He had long grown accustomed to her presence by his side. Shawn took out his phone and saw a message from Gale.[Joshua's condition is currently very stable, with no major issues. Rest at home and take care of Nicole. Don't tell her about Joshua's injury. She'll worry.]He did not reply, afraid of disturbing her. He just stared at the message over and over, calm and reassuring. At this moment, Shawn suddenly affirmed one thing: he and Gale would definitely have a future. She would choose him, not Aurum! They had a lifetime ahead. How could Gale love Aurum? Clearly, Aurum had feelings for her, but she was indifferent to them! Gazing into the boundless night, Shawn tightened his grip on his phone. He had already obtained the thing he most desired.Soon, it was dawn. Sunlight streamed in from the window. Gale lay on the bedside, half-asleep. Originally, she slept on the sofa. However, Joshua kept groaning in
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"I'll call the doctor." Gale quickly ran to the bedside, pressed the button, and said, "Don't move. I know the wound hurts, just endure it for a moment." Joshua stared at her."Big Beauty?" "Yes, it's me. You can't even recognize me?" "How could I not? I just feel you're too beautiful, I almost didn't recognize you." Joshua was still himself. He did not forget to cheer her up even when he was injured. Gale could not help but laugh. Her son was brave, mentally strong, and healthy! He did not seem traumatized by Natalie. He would use it as a learning experience to grow from it and learn how to respond to danger better.The doctor came over with a group of people, surrounded the bed, and examined him for a long time. Finally, he said, "You can remove the oxygen mask. The head nurse is ready to change the dressing." Gale asked, "He won't have any more problems, right?" "No, just take good care of the wound, change the dressing on time, and avoid water. He also needs to wa
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She could have been more stern and tried harder to stop him; maybe the exchange would not have happened. Joshua looked at Gale's distressed and sympathetic expression and smirked. "Big Beauty." "What's wrong?" she asked nervously. "Nothing, just calling you," he said. Then, Joshua asked the head nurse. "Nurse, is my mom beautiful?" The head nurse was stunned. Gale was also stunned. The head nurse nodded. "Beautiful... yes. Your mommy looks like a young girl, it doesn't look like she's had a child." "Right, that's what I think. Look, I was injured and unconscious all night. She stayed with me, but she is still so beautiful. There's a word to describe it, something about appearance and something..." Joshua said.The head nurse replied, "Radiant." "Yes! She's still radiant!" Joshua responded.Gale's cheeks blushed slightly, feeling embarrassed. "I put on makeup..." "See, I'm lying on the hospital bed, and she still has the mood to put on makeup. Oh, my, I really don't kn
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"Why?" Joshua asked. Gale nervously replied, "He's upset because I hid your identity from him. Right now, I want to eliminate any possible leverage he could use against me." "Oh, I see..." "Yes, good boy! You can call me Mommy for now. Once his anger subsides, you can call me any endearing term you like." If Shawn hears Joshua calling her Big Beauty repeatedly, he might misunderstand, and she would have to console him again.Gale did not actually specifically instruct Joshua to address her that way just to conceal his identity. Joshua insisted on calling her Big Beauty himself. He had called her that ever since he could speak. However, Gale was concerned that Shawn would not believe it. So, she made Joshua change the way he addressed her! "I understand. So, you're afraid of him." "What do you mean afraid? I'm just... trying to have a harmonious family!" "Tsk tsk tsk. Big Beauty, what should I do with you?" "What's wrong? What did I do?" "Can't you stand up for yo
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Joshua looked at her disdainfully. "You have to fight back a little." "Let's not fight this battle. There will be plenty of opportunities and time in the future. Let's talk about my status after this ordeal is over!" Honestly, she was in the wrong, and it was better to humble herself this time. Joshua sighed. "Well, I had hoped that you and Uncle Aurum could be together... um!" He was muffled again. Gale listened in shock and terror, her soul almost escaping her body. "My dear son, you must never say such things again, especially not in front of your dad!" Her mistake was not just hiding Joshua's identity; She also lied about loving Aurum. This was something she needed to explain to Shawn as well. She said that out of anger and lied just to get a divorce. "Uncle Aurum and I are not going to be together. Don't make up stories. I'm still married to your dad," Gale said.Joshua pulled down her hand and said, "Are you saying that I can only set you up with Uncle Aurum if you
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Gale smiled and patted his head. "Joshua, your dad has successfully passed my test. I am sure he is someone worth spending a lifetime with. I chose him, and I believe in my judgment.""Are you really not considering Uncle Aurum?""He and I have fate but not destiny."She had never liked Aurum. Initially, she considered him a benefactor, then a friend, and now, she saw him as family. Aurum would be an important person in her life, but not as a lover."Oh, what a pity. Destiny…" Joshua shook his head repeatedly."Yes, Aurum and I go back more than twenty years.""Big Beauty... oh no, Mommy, I meant the destiny between you and Shawn."Gale sighed. Joshua lay on the hospital bed, looking like he was fully recovered."Joshua, did you have nightmares? Did you dream of Natalie holding a knife at you?" Gale asked tentatively."No, who do you think I am? How could that scare me!""That's good. You are as strong as your dad's, frighteningly strong...""But the dreams I have now are al
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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
