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
"You seem a bit off? Did something happen during the time I went to pick up Nicole?" Gale asked."Nothing, everything's normal." Shawn replied, calming himself and opening his arms to Nicole, "Come on, Daddy's here."He desperately needed his daughter to comfort his fragile heart.Nicole was about to run toward him, and he was ready for that joyful satisfaction of his daughter rushing into his arms.However, Joshua intervened."Nicole, weren't you here to visit me in the hospital? How did you go to Daddy's side first? Don't you care about me anymore? Don't you love me anymore?"Nicole abruptly stopped. Then, she turned and ran straight to Joshua's bedside."Why would you think that, Joshua? Mommy told me you were injured, and I was so worried!" Nicole stood by the bedside, looking at him with concern. "It must hurt a lot. Why are you so careless?""It's not my fault. Someone else caused my injury.""But Mommy said it was because you fell."Joshua denied, "It's because of some
"I'm sincere." Nicole looked up at Gale and asked, "Right, Mommy? Daddy must be thinking the same!"Gale nodded and said, "Yes, we welcome Joshua back to the family. He's our bravest little man, and this family wouldn't be complete without him."Nicole's words almost brought Joshua to tears.Gale noticed that and thought she had messed up. Joshua's return to the family was significant. He, too, was a child longing for attention, love, and warmth!"When he is discharged, we'll have a party at home. You can invite your classmates, friends, anyone you like!" Gale said. Nicole was the first to respond. "Great! We need to buy a very, very big cake, taller than me!""No problem!""We also need balloons! Fireworks too! Prepare lots and lots of colorful lights, snacks, desserts, fruits, drinks..."Gale smiled and pinched her cheek. "Nicole, are you using the welcoming party as an excuse to prepare a feast for yourself?""No, no, it's mainly to welcome Joshua!"Joshua, in a cool tone
"But what I want most is for my godparents to attend and celebrate Joshua's return to our home."After pausing for a few seconds, Shawn beckoned, "Nicole, come here."Nicole walked over to him."You just mentioned inviting so many people, but you didn't mention me. It seems that Daddy isn't very important to Nicole."As soon as Nicole heard this, she quickly waved her hands. "Ah! No, Daddy, you're the host, not a guest. You don't need an invitation at all! You'll be there anyway!"Seeing that his plan had failed, Shawn immediately switched tactics."Well, you only asked Mommy's opinion just now, and you didn't ask me."With this, Nicole immediately started blaming herself. "I'm sorry, Daddy, I didn't think of you for a moment.""It's okay, you often overlook me, and I'm used to it.""No, no. Daddy, you're busy with work every day, dealing with many things. I thought these small things could be between Mommy and me so as not to disturb you..." Nicole hurriedly explained.She e