Hmm, it seemed like Joe had set his sights on Summer."How nice, we can go home together. I knew it. Even without me tonight, you'd still be able to handle Ivy's issue!" Gale leaned on Shawn's shoulder.Shawn wrapped his arm around her waist. "You stood her up. Ivy was asking why you weren't there."Gale's eyes brightened. "Is she really eager to see me?"'Wow. This kind of beautiful female friendship really warms my heart.' Gale felt she helped the right person."Someday, I'll introduce Ivy and Summer to each other. Who wouldn't like such a cool chick," Gale said.Shawn toyed with his wine glass, speaking softly, "Why don't you ask me how I resolved Ivy's contract issue?""You surely have your ways. I trust you completely.""Yeah, trust to the extent you can drink without a care in the world."He was networking, forced to drink, and compelled to attend dinners he would not even attend at all. He did all of this for her. And her? She was having a blast, leaving him in the dust
"She's right." Shawn reached out and took her hand, gently caressing it. Summer's drink was already empty, and she swiftly poured herself another glass, continuing, "I know you men, especially high-quality men like you."She pointed at Shawn, paused, then moved her hand as if to point at Joe but stopped midway."Tall, rich, and handsome, you've got all three qualities. Women flock to you in droves. Even if you don't want them to, they keep coming, thinking they might be the lucky ones to catch your eye.""You can resist temptation today, but what about tomorrow? The year after? Ten years from now?""If you're married, you should uphold your values and cherish your wife. Don't look at foxy women!""Loving your wife brings you good fortune, you know?"Shawn's serious expression from earlier had softened. In fact, he even wore a faint smile.Summer's words were not directed at him; they were clearly aimed at Joe.It must also be Summer's true concerns. Joe was also a well-known
"Darling, I'm not afraid of trouble. I'm more afraid if there was no trouble," Shawn said lazily."But isn't that bad?""Do you think Summer's drunk?""A little, but overall, she's still sober.""So, she knows what she's doing and saying. If something really happens, it'll be because she willingly let it," Shawn replied.Many things only happen under the influence of alcohol. Many things might just naturally happen. He wondered if Summer or Joe would be the one to take the initiative. If the former, he would be disappointed in Joe.Gale wanted to look back again, feeling uneasy, only to hear Shawn say, "Instead of worrying about Summer, you should worry about yourself."She startled, almost losing her balance and toppling over. That was right. She drank and did not reply to his messages or answer his calls, fearing he might have a bone to pick with her.Fortunately, Shawn had been holding her tightly, securely catching her."What's the rush? We're not home yet," he said."I w
"I promise I'm not just playing around." Joe looked at her. "I want to be with you for a long time, forever and ever. So, I won't mess around."He was not after momentary pleasure. He wanted a lifetime of stability.He wondered if Summer heard him, but she lowered her head and got into the car, obediently fastening her seatbelt.The night was hazy. It was already dawn.After taking a shower, Gale climbed into bed and laid down cautiously, trying to minimize her presence. She was afraid of attracting Shawn's attention!She lay with her back to him and closed her eyes when she heard Shawn ask, "Going to sleep?""Mm! Goodnight!"Shawn spoke lightly, "Sobered up yet?"Gale sulked, "I only had a little, why would I need to sober up? You're overthinking it.""Is that so? Why are you sleeping so far away? Come over."Gale slowly moved toward him, reluctantly."Come closer."She moved a little closer."Even closer."Gale stopped moving. "I'm already quite close. If I get any clos
Shawn lifted his hand and stroked her hair repeatedly. "Why are you acting like a child? Even Nicole isn't as afraid of going to the hospital as you are.""I've been to the hospital too many times. I do have a bit of a trauma," Gale replied.She lightly rubbed against his chest. "When I lived in the small town, I didn't have time for check-ups, and I was fine. How come, back in Sea City by your side, suddenly I'm treated so delicately and preciously and need so many check-ups?""You were always precious."Gale closed her eyes, yawning. "Okay, if I still have stomach discomfort, I'll willingly go to the hospital..."Her voice grew softer, gradually turning into a squeak. She was tired. After a long day, she just wanted to sleep well. Shawn's large hand combed through her long hair."Shawn...""Yeah?""I want to sleep...""Alright. Sleep."Gale mumbled, "Then you..."Before she could finish her sentence, she was already gradually slipping into dreamland.She was really exhaus
She still had not fully recovered from that dream. How could she suddenly dream about being pregnant? What was going on? Thinking about it, the chance of Gale being pregnant was quite high. Shawn had not missed a night with her, and last night was a rare night where she got some peaceful sleep.Did he take precautions? Gale was puzzled. She did not know if he did or not! Every time the lights were turned off, she did not dare to look at him directly. How would she know these details! "Shawn!" Gale suddenly called out. Shawn, who had just entered the bathroom, walked out again. "What's up?" "You..." She hesitated. "Hmm?" "Did you... at that time, um... take precautions?" Shawn raised an eyebrow. "That time?" "Yes, that time." "Which time?" She bit her lip. "Stop pretending!" Shawn finally understood her expression. "Precautions?" "Yes!" "Why, why are you suddenly asking this?""Just asking, did you or didn't you?" He asked, "Don't you know?" "I don't
Strange. Was there something else in her dreams that he did not know about?Shawn leaned against the frame of the bathroom door. "Gale, no contraceptive is a hundred percent reliable. Do you get what I mean?"She replied in a muffled voice, "I understand."Even if they were careful, there was still a possibility of pregnancy. The probability was extremely low, but there is still a possibility. It was like winning the lottery. What if she won?Ah! Gale's mind was a mess, and she remembered her menstrual cycle.Right, how could she forget something so important?She could just calculate from her cycle.She tried to recall the last time her period came. Gale thought for a moment but could not remember. However, every time she got her period, she habitually marked it on the calendar.Gale pulled back the covers, picked up the calendar from the bedside table, and flipped through it. It seemed like she did not make a mark on the calendar this month or the last month. Did she forget
"What are you two busy with? You didn't come home last night, and you missed breakfast.""We had work matters. They're almost sorted out, and I won't be working late tonight," Shawn replied.Joshua grinned at him. "Hey, Shawn, do you have more free time coming up?"He was trying to gauge if he could go to the space center.Shawn saw through him."Not really. Why? What's up?" Shawn replied vaguely."I... I..." At this moment, Joshua stuttered, feeling too embarrassed to speak directly!"Hmm?" Joshua said, "If you're free this weekend, could you... take me, and Nicole, and Mommy on a trip?""It's a good suggestion. We can arrange something, like a countryside trip or a beach vacation." Shawn nodded."No, no, those are boring. Besides, we can go to those places anytime!" "Oh? Then where do you want to go?" Just as Joshua was about to answer, Shawn turned to Nicole and asked, "Nicole, do you want to go to the beach? We can catch some crabs, walk on the sand, watch the sunris