"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
He looked at her with a smirk. "Go on.""I just hope you'll work hard and do your best."Shawn leaned in, hands on her sides. "Galey, you can't escape tonight."Gale felt her legs go weak, gazing into his meaningful eyes. Thankfully, she was lying down; otherwise, she would have fallen.With just a glance, Shawn had her scared. After enduring so much in the hospital, Shawn could not wait, eagerly anticipating. He was a hungry wolf pouncing on its prey."I... I wasn't planning to hide. It's still early... I have to put the kids to bed." Gale swallowed hard."We have servants.""I'm not at ease.""Zoe is there."Gale hesitated. "I... I want to do it myself.""Fine. You can."Huh? He agreed? Something's not right. When did Shawn become so easygoing?"Is it true?" Gale could not believe it. "Don't go back on your word.""Of course." Shawn nodded. "It's a little past seven now. Joshua and Nicole go to bed at nine. Galey, we have a little over an hour."Damn! Gale understood! H
"My Galey is getting smarter." Gale suddenly felt deflated. She knew Shawn would not easily let go of this. However, what he wanted was too much!"Forget it. You just continue being mad. I don't care anymore." Gale let go, turning away from him.She was willing but unable. Take it or leave it. She was tired of negotiating.Before she could touch the bed, Shawn's arms tightened around her waist, and he pulled her back. Gale struggled.As a result, both of them tumbled onto the big bed. Shawn was impossible to pry away."Hey, you..."Shawn raised an eyebrow, his breath lingering by her ear. "Galey, you have to bear the consequences of your actions.""What did I do?""You should have known that the day I found out about Joshua, I would be angry."Gale, who had just struggled fiercely, went limp upon hearing this sentence."Indeed, it was my fault. Both Nicole and Joshua are your children. I shouldn't have kept one hidden. However, it's not entirely my fault! If you had given m
What a day it was. Was this normal for other couples?Gale entered Joshua's room, finding him on the floor, engrossed in his Lego blocks."It's time to sleep. We can continue tomorrow," Gale said.Joshua did not even lift his head. "Just a little more.""Don't you get bored staying in the room all the time?"Joshua was the restless type, always on the move, exploring everywhere as if afflicted with hyperactivity.However, he seemed unusually settled."I could stay in this room forever, Mom. When will Shawn take me on a real spaceship?""Ask him yourself."Joshua suddenly became hesitant. "I... I find it hard to ask.""If you call him 'Daddy', he'd pluck the stars from the sky for you.""Well, I hesitated to call him Daddy all this time, all for your sake."Gale pointed at herself. "For me?""Yes. When you and Daddy truly reconcile and stop arguing over the fact that you hid me away, then I'll call him Daddy."Having just endured an hour and a half of torture from Shawn, G
"It's okay, you're welcome to join." Gale had to resign herself and walked in. Why was Shawn here? She thought he was still resting in the master bedroom.Was this man never tired? Was his energy so abundant?"Mommy, Daddy said that from now on, you and him will take turns telling bedtime stories to me and Joshua. Today is Daddy's turn, and tomorrow is yours. Daddy will go to Joshua tomorrow," Nicole sweetly said."Daddy also said that this way, both Joshua and I can feel loved. Most importantly, it saves time, and you and Daddy can rest earlier!"It did save time. However, Gale did not want to save time! She could only maintain an awkward yet polite smile. After she arrived, Shawn's reading speed clearly increased.Ten minutes later, he closed the book, looked at the sleeping Nicole, and then turned his head to glance at Gale.That look was that of a big bad wolf looking at a little white rabbit."Gale, we should also rest." Shawn got up, turned off the light with one hand, a