"Well, the wine only deserves you," Aurum remarked."You're flattering me now? If I had a bit more alcohol tolerance, I might just finish it," Gale joked.Aurum responded, "If you like it, I'll send you a few bottles.""No need, no need." Gale waved her hand. "We've got quite a lot of wine at home. Don't waste the good stuff."She picked up her knife and fork, diving back into the steak before her.The medium-rare filet mignon was succulent, flavorful, with just the right chewiness.Aurum stole a glance at her, then at the bottle of red wine, his lips curling into a subtle smile.Just waiting for time to slowly pass by!Meanwhile, outside the restaurant, a sports car halted at the entrance, Shawn stepped out. He tossed the keys to the valet, his expression devoid of emotion, his demeanor imposing.The restaurant manager greeted him upon sight, "Mr. Wood, are you here for dining or… "Shawn's face remained cold as he directly inquired, "Looking for someone. Which private room
Perhaps he was in a hurry; his rushed movements as he reached for the door caused his body to lean too far toward her.Gale instinctively shifted aside. She did not want to be so physically close to Aurum.In her attempt to move, her footing faltered. "Oops!" Gale exclaimed as her body began to topple to the ground."Watch out, Gale!"Seeing this, Aurum quickly reached out to catch her.Yet Gale did not want him to assist her.She would rather fall.The set of photos of Shawn and Ivy happened because Ivy accidentally slipped, and Shawn reached out to help, which led to those intimate shots.Having learned from that, Gale could not possibly allow history to repeat itself.So, Gale wanted to evade Aurum's touch.Just then, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open from the outside. It nearly knocked Gale over. However, Gale took the opportunity to grab the door handle to steady herself. Thankfully, everything was fine. It was just a false alarm.Observing this, A
Shawn also looked at him. The two men locked eyes, confrontational.Gale kept her head down, not bothering to pay attention to what they were saying.She just wanted to go home and rest as soon as possible.Shawn's hand encircled her waist, feeling as steady and hot as a branding iron."Let's go, Gale.""Okay." She replied, glancing at Aurum, "I'm leaving first, bye.""Goodbye."Aurum stood at the door of the private room, watching Shawn and Gale leave.Only after their figures completely disappeared from sight did Aurum's expression slowly turn cold."Aurum, are you..." the manager asked."Get lost!"Aurum turned around and returned to the private room, slamming the door shut with a bang.The remaining birthday cake, steak, and a few other dishes on the table were barely touched.The more he looked, the angrier Aurum felt.Where did it go wrong?Why did his carefully planned rumor about Shawn and Ivy not work?Were Shawn and Gale still as loving as ever, without any es
When Gale sang the birthday song, her voice was soft and sweet. As he made his wishes, he listened to her singing, feeling content. Tonight, it was truly just her celebrating him. Aurum did not achieve anything else."It's okay, it's okay." Aurum closed his eyes, taking deep breaths. "There are still plenty of opportunities. It's just this one time. There's always next time and the time after that!"He could not believe that every time, Gale would steadfastly stand by Shawn's side, always believing in him. Even if she believed in Shawn again, this trust must have a breaking point.The street was busy. Cars and pedestrians intertwined. Gale leaned against Shawn's embrace. Shawn did not speak either, carrying her toward the car."Are you angry...?" Gale asked softly, "Shawn, why are you angry?"Although she was feeling very dizzy and in pain, her whole body was hot. She still cared about Shawn's mood."What do you think? Gale, you're deliberately upsetting me," Shawn retorted."I'
Gale placed her hands on her abdomen, trying to warm it with the heat from her palms to alleviate the pain.However, it did not help.However, when Shawn saw her do this, he became even more alarmed.What was Gale doing, clutching her stomach like that?Could it be? He froze in place!Gale rolled over, curling up into a ball.Coincidentally, Shawn saw the blood stained on the seat and on Gale's pants.Now, he was even more frightened.How could there be so much blood on him, where she sat, even on her pants, and she was still holding her stomach?Was Gale having a miscarriage?The thought exploded in Shawn's mind like thunder.He took out his phone to call an ambulance, his hands trembling."Sh-Shawn… don't... it's not necessary..." Gale said.Going to the hospital because of menstrual cramps would be too embarrassing. A simple painkiller could solve the problem.However, Shawn could not hear what she was saying at all, just holding her hand tightly. "I'm here, I'm here."
At this point, Shawn felt immensely remorseful and regretful. Why did he not insist on taking her to the hospital? If he had, none of this would have happened! A momentary lapse in judgment resulted in such serious consequences.The doctor took readings on Gale's vital stats, all of which seemed normal. Yet, Gale had already passed out. To be precise, she had actually fallen asleep. She was too tired, her stomach hurting, her head spinning, feeling nauseous, her body radiating heat like there was a fire inside her. If her body were not so weak, she would have wanted to take a cold shower and then go for a run to burn off this inexplicable heat. The moment Gale touched the pillow, even though it was in the ambulance, she closed her eyes and fell asleep directly.Shawn stayed by her side the whole time, never leaving, holding her hand tightly. It was unclear how much time passed, but Gale slowly woke up. As she opened her eyes, she saw a group of doctors and nurses in white coats s
"Gale!" Shawn walked in, his face grave as he glanced at her pale face. He looked at her flat abdomen. His hands hanging by his side trembled."It's okay, it's okay." Gale was not sure if Shawn was consoling himself or her. "As long as you're safe.""Shawn..."He sat down beside the bed, holding her hand and lightly kissing it. "I'm listening. Go ahead."Gale looked into his eyes. "Did the doctor tell you?"Shawn hesitated for a moment, then answered, "No. He told me to ask you myself."Wow.The doctor was speechless.Gale cleared her throat. "So, do you want to know?""Of course! Gale, whether it's good or bad, I should know. Your health is the most important thing. You can be angry with me, blame me for being too close to Ivy, but please, your body comes first," Shawn replied."I'm fine. Nothing happened. I just need to rest for a while longer, then I can go home."Shawn was taken aback. "Can you go home? You don't need to stay in the hospital?""No, because..." Gale gr
Gale also wanted to play a prank and tease Shawn a bit!She ended up shooting herself in the foot.Shawn's face turned dark, lips pursed, not saying a word.He looked a bit scary like this.Gale did not say anything either. Right now, she could almost be considered a patient. How would she have the energy or inclination to tend to his emotions? Women on their periods are usually irritable. Nobody had the sense to provoke one. She thought she was already being gentle and kind. After a while, Shawn suddenly got up."Hey, where are you going..."Only to see Shawn walk to the water dispenser, pour her a glass of hot water, and when he sat back on the hospital bed, he placed his palm on her abdomen.He gently massaged her in circles."Will this feel better?"Although his tone was a bit cold and his expression sour, Gale knew he had compromised.After all, she was his wife."It will." Gale nodded quickly. "But it still hurts...""The painkillers haven't kicked in yet. Just wait a