So, Joshua could only lie there, bored out of his mind. Every part of his body seemed to ache. However, he was too proud to complain about the pain.He needed something to distract himself. He wished he had supersonic hearing to eavesdrop on the conversation between Shawn and his mother outside the door.The door soon opened, and it stunned him. "You're back... huh?"'Who was this white-haired old man?' Joshua asked, "Old man, did you walk into the wrong room?"Lucas was ecstatic, and his eyes lit up upon seeing him. "No! This is the place!" Lucas hurriedly walked to the bedside, feeling heartache and pity. "Dear great-grandson, you must be in pain. Oh, I wish I could bear this injury for you."Joshua was bewildered."Lie down and rest," Lucas wanted to pat his head but hesitated, afraid of causing him more pain, "Why are you so thin? You need to eat more. Later, we'll get you all the best food.""Oh dear, my poor great-grandson."While Gale treated Joshua a little better tha
Lucas was extremely nervous. He genuinely worried that Joshua would not take him as his great-grandfather. Who knew..."Great-Grandpa! Why would I blame you? I like you a lot!"Lucas's eyes welled up with tears. It was so touching!"My dear great-grandson." Lucas gently touched his head. Seeing that Joshua did not avoid his display of affection, his heart melted.He might be old, but the descendants of the Wood family were thriving!Joshua was always good at sweet-talking. Everyone was charmed by him. They all treated him with extra care and praised him everywhere they went."Great-Grandpa, I'm injured and can't move. Otherwise, I would definitely hug you and hold your hand. When I recover, I'll do that, okay?" Joshua said.Lucas agreed readily, "Okay!"What a great-grandson, so sensible, articulate, and extroverted! With him, the Wood family's ancestors could rest in peace!"Great-Grandpa, I used to envy my friends who had grandparents. Never thought that I would have them al
Shawn rolled his eyes despite being usually calm and collected. Unfortunately, Lucas caught him in the act."What did you do to Joshua? Look at how scared you've made the child. He's keeping things to himself!" Lucas asked."What could have scared him?" Shawn had never seen Joshua scared."You don't understand! Step aside, step aside. Stay away from my dear great-grandson; he is too scared to say anything," Lucas scolded.Impatiently, Lucas shooed Shawn away, then looked at Joshua with a smile. "Speak up, don't be afraid."Joshua pouted and said, "Shawn said he won't give me shares of the company in the future.""What?!""He also said he prefers his daughter over me.""What?!!"Unable to bear it any longer, Shawn tried to explain, "I..."Lucas interrupted him, "Shut up!"Joshua almost burst into laughter at Shawn's predicament."In fact, it's not about the shares… What he said hurt me..." Joshua continued, still pouting, looking pitiful.Lucas hurriedly comforted him, "Wha
Joshua played the part of a wounded child so well. He planned to rely on his great-grandfather in the future.Shawn turned away. When everyone left, Gale gently tapped his nose. "You... ""What did I do?" Joshua blinked his eyes, looking innocent and teary. "I haven't done anything, Mommy…" He even imitated Nicole's tone. Both siblings had large and adorable eyes, resembling Gale, making them extraordinarily charming. When Joshua grows up, he will undoubtedly captivate numerous girls and become the crush of many.Gale shivered. "Behave, please.""Why, Mommy…""Joshua!""Alright. Are you worried about your husband?" Joshua pouted.She was speechless."If I weren't hurt, you would've twisted my ear off by now. I must make the most of my injury," Joshua said.Gale asked, "Haven't you done enough? You almost risked your life!""That was to save you, it was not an act.""Okay, settle down." Gale glanced at the door. "Now, he is going to scold Shawn all because of you."Joshua lo
Lucas felt that he had been too harsh with Gale. Gale had never done anything to betray the Wood family; it was the Wood family that owed her too much."Treat her well from now on. She has sacrificed and given too much for you. We need to make it up to her," Lucas said.Shawn replied lightly, "Some things can't be compensated for; we can only do our best.""That's true. However, your relationship with Gale will affect the children, do you understand?"Lucas had observed their relationship all along. He saw clearly how difficult and exhausting their relationship was."Grandpa, I will do everything in my power to sincerely keep her by my side as my wife. I want her to love me. I will only love her."Lucas patted his shoulder. "I'll be waiting for your good news.""Hopefully.""As expected. Shawn, I wish you success," Lucas said.Shawn slightly hooked his lips. "I am confident.""Good, good." Lucas laughed heartily. "Excellent."After seeing Lucas off at the hospital, Shawn ret
"He's only quiet when he's asleep. Did he cry out in pain?" Gale said.Shawn shook his head. "No, he slept even more peacefully than you."While she occasionally turned and scratched her head, Joshua remained completely still.Shawn felt at peace and really productive with everyone he loved sleeping peacefully. He probably would be distracted if he were at the office alone."He's injured and can't move much. Of course, he's quiet. He is finally sleeping without waking from nightmares," Gale replied. "Are you staying up again tonight? How about I take over, and you can go home to be with Nicole?" he asked in a low voice."No, you might be careless and absent-minded. Better not. I'd feel better taking care of him myself," Gale refused."Nicole also needs you.""I'll take some time off this afternoon to pick her up from school. I'll also tell her that Joshua is injured, so I won't have time to accompany her for now.""You plan to tell Nicole?" Shawn inquired."Let's just say he
Gale looked into his eyes with a joyful smile. Shawn inquired, "Are you still satisfied with my answer?"Gale nodded. "You're getting better and better with significant improvement." "Thanks for your approval. I'll keep working hard and strive for more."She wrapped her arms around his neck and felt overwhelmingly happy. With so much happening lately, Gale felt it had been a while since she had such sweet moments with Shawn. "Am I disturbing your work? The computer screen has gone black," Gale asked."When you were sleeping, I had already handled most of the important matters. The rest can wait," Shawn replied. He added, "Now, the most important thing is you.""You are getting sweeter.""Want a taste?"She quickly avoided him as he leaned in. "No, no. You better focus on your work first."Shawn's hand clasped her waist, preventing her from leaving. "This morning, you were so eager to kiss me and wouldn't let go. Now, you're rejecting me?"Gale confidently responded, "It w
She would never see Natalie again, and she would not pose any threat to her. However, Gale still felt shame and pity. She sighed incessantly. Natalie could have had a much better life compared to an ordinary person, but she chose to walk the path of no return."Gale, what's wrong?" Shawn noticed the subtle change in her expression. "I'll go to the cemetery tomorrow morning.""For Natalie's funeral?"Gale nodded. "Yes.""I'll go with you." Pausing, Shawn added, "I happened to see that message. It wasn't intentional."He really happened to glance at it.Gale chuckled. "Justifying so quickly. Worried I'd blame you for peeking at my phone?""A bit."He admitted it so openly, leaving Gale momentarily stunned. That was not Shawn's usual style. He would typically deny doing such a thing.Gale reached out, placing her palm on his forehead. "No fever. Your temperature is normal. What's going on?"This version of Shawn was unfamiliar and unsettling.Shawn pulled her hand away. "Ga