He trusted her.Although, a tinge of jealousy in his heart kept surging. A man could hardly stay indifferent when his wife was alone with a man who liked her. What more when the man was Shawn, the King of Jealousy.Joshua appeared out of nowhere, standing between the two."Shawn, did Uncle Lefting leave because of you?"Shawn was speechless."Mom, you're smiling even brighter now. Did something good happen?"It was Gale's turn to be speechless.Shawn picked Joshua up. "Go stand aside."Little did he know, Joshua held onto the doorframe, "I won't go, I won't go. Uncle Lefting came to see me, and he left after putting down the flowers. Something's not right. Does this mean I won't see him again?""He's really a good man, Shawn. You can't bully him!""Uncle Lefting is already a sad single man. You have a wife, Nicole, and me. You're the winner in life. You should be gracious and forgiving, turn the other cheek, and be a true gentleman!"What a sneaky kid. For such a young age,
Shawn smiled slightly. "How dare I. I can only stand here hopelessly, hoping you'll come back soon."Gale grabbed his arm, gently swaying it. "I knew it. Mr. Wood is becoming more and more understanding.""Understanding?"Was it really the appropriate way to describe him?Gale quickly said, "You don't like it? Then how about being gracious then?""Isn't that what Joshua said just now?"Gale laughed. "Anyway, it means the same thing. You get it! In any case, you're no longer petty, suspicious, paranoid, weird, or domineering."Shawn's gaze darkened. "Gale. You use these derogatory terms on me so easily. However, you can't come up with any praises and have to rely on Joshua for help.""No, absolutely not!"Gale put on an innocent look and blinked her eyes.Even if she did, she could not admit it!Gale shook his arm again. "I'm just too tired, my brain isn't working. Come on, let's pack up and go home."They would really return home.The four of them would be reunited, home t
Moreover, Joshua was a piano prodigy. He had already made several public appearances, gaining considerable fame across the internet! If people knew he was the rich young heir of the Wood family, it would be bound to create a sensation online!"It's good to make it public. We can't keep the two children hidden forever," Mary chimed in.Peter nodded. "Yes, Joshua also needs a sense of identity. After all, he had hid from the public for so long.""That's right. It's settled then!" Lucas said.As a boy and the future heir of the Wood family, Joshua would eventually need to appear in public and assimilate into the various upper-class circles in Sea City. After all, he was going to take over the Wood Group.However, it was different for Nicole. As a girl of a wealthy family, she could live carefreely. It did not matter whether or not she managed the company. If she was career-oriented, she could join Joshua in taking over the company. If she was not interested in that, she could pursue
One said, [First, there was Nicole, and now there's Joshua. These kids have such great fortune to be born into this family.]Another said, [Did no one notice Mr. Wood and Mrs. Wood? They were holding hands throughout, such a loving couple!][Wait a minute, this kid seems familiar.]Shawn and Gale, with Joshua in his arms, had only walked a short distance to their car. They boarded the car and left in less than five minutes. However, in these five minutes, the resourceful online community had already dug up Joshua's illustrious history![Isn't this the piano prodigy child?][Yes! He played the world's most difficult piano piece at such a young age and won the championship!][Good genes, intelligence, and being born into wealth... impressive.][A CEO father and a beautiful mother resulted in the birth of a pair of children. They've won in life!]Online discussions skyrocketed.Lucas had achieved his goal. The car slowly drove away and eventually disappeared into the traffic. Rep
"I've been waiting for you! Come, I'll show you to your room! It's huge!"Hand in hand, the two of them ran swiftly toward the second floor."Slow down. Don't fall," Gale reminded from behind."Ma'am, rest assured, Temperley Hall is carpeted from top to bottom, and all the sharp corners are child-proofed. They won't get hurt," the housekeeper remarked, grinning ear to ear.Temperley Hall had not been this lively for a long, long time. It will continue in the long future without any more lonely moments!Gale said, "Thank you for your hard work.""It's all Mr. Wood's idea. Not only Temperley Hall, but their school has also gotten a makeover to ensure the kids' safety. All funded by Wood Group!" the housekeeper replied.Gale looked at Shawn. She remembered him mentioning something like this. Did he really act on it so quickly? Was it not too pampering? Were they treating the children as if they were too fragile? When Joshua and Nicole lived in the small town, they did not receive s
Joshua crossed his arms and snorted, "Well, if he doesn't please me, I will not call him Dad!"Nicole blinked her big eyes, asking in confusion, "Why would it? Joshua, don't you like Dad?""It's not that I like or dislike him."Nicole was confused. "Do you like him or not?"Joshua remained elusive, "I like him a little bit, but not much."Nicole was utterly confused and looked at Gale."He is just being stubborn. He likes him a lot but pretends to be indifferent." Gale picked Nicole up and said, "Let's go, we're going downstairs for lunch; everyone's waiting for you two.""How am I being stubborn? I really like this room! Let's see how he performs!"Gale looked at him and said, "Your father is quite impressive. He can get almost anything you want for you. This room is just a small gesture. If you like it, he can take you to a real spaceship. Do you believe that?"Joshua's eyes sparkled. A real spaceship? The temptation was too great!"Is it true? He can take me for a tour?" J
Shawn felt very uncomfortable."Come on, have a sip. I got this bowl just for you. Consider it a filial gesture!" Joshua said.Shawn's hand trembled, nearly dropping his spoon."Look, how thoughtful Joshua is. So respectful at such a young age!" Lucas praised.Joshua, a bit embarrassed, smiled. "It's just what I should do!"Shawn could not shake the feeling of unease. It was eerie!He knew what kind of person his son was. Surely, he was a fox pretending to be gentle! Should he drink this soup or not?Seeing Shawn hesitating, Joshua asked with great concern, "Shawn, do you not like soup? It's okay, I don't either. It's hot! It's okay; just eat the other food first! I'll serve you!"He began putting some food from each platter into Shawn's bowl. The rest praised him incessantly."Joshua is really thoughtful.""He is a good child who respects his elders.""If only you came home earlier.""We're truly blessed with such a child."Only Shawn remained uneasy.What exactly was Jo
Shawn listened, then swept her up in his arms and stood up. "Let's go back to our room.""But it's too early."Was he going back to rest now? Shawn's intentions were too obvious."Don't get carried away.""I'm just going to massage your back.""Are you sure?""I'm sure. Am I that kind of person to you?" Shawn assumed a dignified look."You are.""Hmm?""You are. Quit pretending," Gale affirmed.She had no idea what Shawn was thinking. She stayed, taking care of Joshua in the hospital every day, rarely going home. Occasionally, he would sleep in the hospital room with her. With Joshua around, even their kissing had to be done discreetly, let alone other intimate activities. Now they were finally back home with a room and a spacious bed, a world for just the two of them, undisturbed... Gale had already anticipated what would happen next!"Start with the waist, we'll see about the rest later." Shawn held her securely and went upstairs steadily.The servants in the living room