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.
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
"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
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
"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
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
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
Four years ago, Pearton was assigned to be Gale's bodyguard, a job none of the bodyguards wanted to do. It was a thankless task, prone to trouble, and everyone avoided it. However, Pearton took on the role and served her wholeheartedly. Gale, in turn, used all her power to send him away before she jumped into the sea, hoping he would not face punishment because of her.Four years later, Pearton reappeared and saved her son. If Gale had not protected Pearton when she faked her death and left him behind...Yesterday, Pearton might not have stepped forward to save her son."He'll get better. When I get better, I want to be his apprentice and learn how to fight from him! That way, I can better protect you!" Joshua said.Gale sighed. "Joshua, I hope when you're protecting me, you prioritize your own safety first. Don't sacrifice yourself to protect me, do you understand? If something happens to you, your Daddy, Nicole, and I will be devastated. Have you thought about that?""Before sav