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
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
He was a patient. Should everyone not bend to his will?"You guys should spend some time bonding," Gale said."Big Beauty…""What's up?""You've changed." Joshua looked pitiful and aggrieved. "Now that you have a husband, you've forgotten your son. You only care about Shawn's feelings, not at all about mine…"The corner of Gale's mouth twitched."If I had known, I should have stayed in the small town and lived with Mrs. Zoe. What's the point of being the young master of the Wood family, the heir of a conglomerate? Whoever wants to take my place can… ""Enough, stop acting. It's useless. There is only your dad and me here. Who are you putting on a show for?" Gale interrupted him.She saw through his act. However, Joshua did not mind. "I need practice, so my acting skills don't become rusty."Gale almost spat blood. "Joshua, oh Joshua.""What's wrong!""Who do you take after?""Why are you asking the same question as Shawn? I am your son, so naturally, I'm following you two
Suddenly, Joshua looked upset. "I don't look cool or handsome at all."Although the father and son quarreled a lot, Shawn would not hesitate when compliments were due."When you stepped forward to save Gale, that was very cool of you.""Of course. A man should protect the one he loves the most!" Joshua suddenly became proud again. A faint, almost imperceptible smile curved Shawn's lips and disappeared as quickly as it appeared.Despite being mischievous and playful, Joshua was still just a kid."I discussed it with Gale. We decided to tell Nicole that you accidentally fell and got injured. Are you okay with that?" Shawn asked. He better be okay with it!Joshua pondered and said, "Can we say someone else caused me to fall, not that I fell on my own? It sounds smarter.""Okay, Sure.""Okay." Joshua expressed satisfaction at last.He began anticipating his little sister's arrival.It was boring. He did not know what to do, and watching TV would disturb Shawn's work.However
He had to endure. Shawn kept reminding himself that he was his son."Ah, much better. I almost held it too long. Alright, Shawn, help me put on my pants." Shawn glanced at him."I can't move, or else I wouldn't have asked you. I've been taking care of myself since I was two!" Joshua said.Shawn silently helped him put on his pants.Just as he finished, Joshua suddenly said, "Wait a moment!""What now?""I need to poop."Shawn was speechless.Was this heaven's way of tormenting him?First, he needed to take the kid to pee, and now he needed to help him poop? Seeing Shawn's speechless expression, Joshua innocently looked at him. "What's wrong? It's normal. It means my digestion is working!"Shawn continued to remind himself he was his son. He needed to be patient.After coming out of the bathroom, Shawn, who had not smoked in a while, went to the smoking room and smoked two cigarettes to calm down.Heaven must send his son to torment him.However, that was just the beginni