"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
His eyes were filled with anticipation. It seemed as though if Shawn agreed, he would leap up to touch the ceiling in joy. Conversely, if Shawn said he was not going, he would collapse right there on the spot."Shawn," everyone tells me that being your son is a great blessing. I can have everything I want. I haven't experienced these privileges yet. Do you want to prove it to me?"Have you seen me these days? I've been behaving well, haven't I? I'm obedient, studious, doing homework with Nicole, never causing trouble for you and Mom, not meddling in your plans, not being a third wheel!""If you fulfill this wish of mine, I'll obey you more in the future!"Shawn nodded. "Alright."Joshua's eyes widened, somewhat disbelieving. "Alright? You agreed?""Yes, fulfilling this wish of yours is not difficult for me."The Wood Group had sponsored aviation and space projects before, so arranging for Joshua to visit the space center was quite easy. He just had to ask."Yes!!!" Joshua hugge
With such wonderful children like Joshua and Nicole, why would Shawn even consider having another one? Did he and Nicole not do well enough? That was when Shawn finally understood Joshua. He was getting old; he did not understand how kids these days communicate.Shawn replied, "I am just asking for your thoughts and opinions. Didn't you say that everyone should have a say when we have a decision to make?""Yeah, so are we voting now?""No, just casually asking."Under usual circumstances, Joshua would have spoken back by now. However, things are different now. He needed Shawn's help, so he was willing to play ball with Shawn."As long as you and Mom are happy, I support you. Having another one would be great. I hope it's a little brother so I can be a big brother!" Joshua said."So, you would only be in favor of it just because you want to be a big brother?""No, no, I support you unconditionally." Joshua grinned at him. "Shawn, when are we leaving for the space center? Can we
"Alright." Gale noddedSuddenly, their phones rang, echoing in the dining hall.Shawn saw Fiona's name on the screen. Gale's call was from Summer.They exchanged a look, and then both answered the calls."Hello, Mr. Wood. The PR department just received a draft article and a set of photos!""What kind of photos and what article?" Shawn's expression changed."It's intimate photos of you and Ms. Park! The headline was 'President Wood's Late-night Tryst with Female Star, Arms around Each Other's Shoulders, Half-exposed!'"Shawn's face turned cold.Fiona continued, "Currently, there's no trace of this rumor on the internet, and these photos haven't been leaked yet. I believe the other party intends to threaten or blackmail you!"Shawn spoke coldly, "Any other updates?""Not at the moment. The PR department is urgently convening a meeting. Mr. Wood, we need your decision on this matter! If this leaks out..."It would certainly affect the image of the Wood Group and strain the rel