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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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The kid had closed a line. He could not let him cross his boundaries all the time."I didn't think so. It's not yet time for my great-grandpa to step in. You'd need to go through a few people first," Joshua said.Joshua began to boast, "Firstly, you have to go through my mom. If you can get past her, then only Grandpa comes into the picture.""When Grandpa can't help, I still have Grandma.""Well, the probability that both grandparents won't help me is very, very low. In case both grandparents side with you, I'll turn to my great-grandpa for support!"Joshua had many supporters."Oh, by the way, Shawn, I haven't called you 'daddy' yet. If you want to hear that, you better behave well until I'm satisfied!" Joshua added.Shawn pursed his lips. He did not want Joshua to call him 'daddy' anymore because of his attitude!Joshua was so much more mischievous than the adorable, well-behaved Nicole. Why was there such a stark contrast in their personalities?Shawn thought that his inte
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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
