However, Aurum was very good to him, and he had not suffered any grievances.How a child grows up would leave an indelible mark on them. Shawn hopes that his children will fully experience the childhood happiness he never got to experience. Although Joshua is mischievous, Shawn has never scolded him for it. Boys are meant to be a bit wild."Not bad, not bad. By the way, Shawn, while everyone's here, there's something I'd like to bring up." Lucas chuckled at Joshua's spirited voice."Grandpa, please go ahead."Lucas stroked his beard, pondering for a few seconds. "Now that Joshua and Nicole have returned to the Wood family, shouldn't their surname be changed as well?"Unexpectedly, Lucas brought up the issue of surnames, leaving Gale stunned. She had not even thought about it. However, she could understand Lucas's sentiments.Joshua and Nicole, carrying half of the Wood family's blood, were descendants of the Wood family, yet they both bear Gale's surname, which indeed was not qui
This sight of her family being respectful and loving to each other was what she desired."I'm fine with either. Grandpa, you choose," Gale replied loudly.Lucas did not want to make this decision. He looked at Joshua. "Come on, Joshua, it's your choice. Do you want to take your father's surname or your mother's?"Joshua's eyes twinkled. "Let's ask Nicole! Boys should give way to girls, and ladies first!"Nicole happened to be coming down the stairs, and she heard her name, asking in her childish voice, "What's going on?"She was a true little princess, pampered and spoiled, always wearing pretty dresses, adorned with bows, with long hair and fair skin, and resembled a doll. As soon as Nicole entered the living room, the atmosphere instantly became warm and gentle. No one could maintain a serious expression in front of such a cute and charming little girl."We're choosing a surname! Do you want to be called Nicole Warm or Nicole Wood?" Joshua said to her."Huh?""Which one sound
Nicole smirked at him, feeling very pleased with herself."Alright, alright, let's abide by the bet. You hurry up and choose, everyone's waiting," Joshua said, crossing his arms.Nicole tilted her head and thought for a moment. "I don't want to change my surname, I'll keep Mommy's surname. So, Joshua, you should take Daddy's surname.""Huh?!" Joshua's face fell. He was supposed to have Warm as his surname.Well, okay. Even though he was not very happy about it, he could only reluctantly accept this reality.Joshua Wood, it was."What's with the long face? I haven't even begun to dislike you, yet you're already finding fault with me," Shawn asked, his voice chilly."Why would you dislike me?" Joshua retorted."Why would you dislike me?" Shawn shot back.Joshua continued to ask, "Don't you have any qualms?"Ever since he found out that Lucas could take him to see the spaceship, Joshua felt fearless. He no longer needed to worry about Shawn's mood. He could just be himself and l
However, he would not tell her for the time being.Gale asked puzzledly, "Who could it be? First, you received the intimate photos with Ivy; then, after seeing that we didn't quarrel, they were sent separately to my parents and grandfather. It seems like this person wants to stir up some trouble before giving up.""Exactly. Gale, this is just the beginning. If the photo incident hadn't caused any waves, he wouldn't have stopped. He'll wait for the right moment and plan his next move!" Shawn replied."What could his next step be?""Not sure. He's hidden, which puts us at a disadvantage. We just have to be more vigilant, be on guard everywhere, and not give him a chance to strike."Gale raised an eyebrow, looking up at him. "What's next? This person sends out women even more beautiful, seductive, and cunning than Ivy, continuing to use seduction tactics. The first time you didn't fall for it, he thought it was Ivy's fault. The second time, he'll definitely choose his candidates more
He was a man of integrity and a gentleman; he would not take advantage of someone's vulnerability, let alone stoop to such despicable actions! Gale trusted Aurum. Shawn's gaze grew increasingly intense."Gale, I believe in you, but..."But he did not believe in Aurum. Shawn felt that Aurum might truly be plotting against him, using extremely underhanded and dishonorable means to win Gale over. As resolute as Gale's will might be, as pure as her intentions might remain, it was all one-sided.What if she fell unconscious? Aurum would surely seize the opportunity!"But what? Why don't you continue?" Gale asked."You should try to stay away from Aurum as much as possible. Gale, if you can avoid meeting him, then do so. If you have to meet, make sure there are others present, don't meet alone," Shawn advised."Are you guarding against Aurum?" Gale asked.Shawn pursed his lips and said, "I'm worried about that person harming you two. You wouldn't want Aurum to get involved in this mat
"What's with that look? You're blocking the way, and you blame me? Am I responsible for being late?" Joshua said coolly.Shawn looked around at the vast space ahead and behind him.Nicole had already walked around to the side, "Joshua, you can walk here too, why do you insist on walking between Dad and Mom?""I want to walk between the two of them!"With that, Joshua forcefully squeezed through Shawn and Gale.Gale reached out and grabbed his collar, pulling him back. "What's wrong?" Joshua struggled a bit. "I'm going to kindergarten!"Gale squatted down to eye level with him. "Why the long face? Who made our little master of the Wood family angry?"Joshua glanced at her. "Humph, woman, asking obvious questions!""Oh, because our little master is officially changing his surname to 'Wood', right?""Why do one of us have to take your surname and the other take Shawn's surname? Can't we both take your surname?""You could have refused at the time. Joshua, no one forced you on th
Gale was speechless."Hurry up.""Can you behave normally, Joshua Wood?"Joshua nodded, very satisfied. "Hmm, not bad, say it again.""Joshua Wood, you...""Ah, yes, that's it. Mommy, remember, don't call my name wrongly in the future. My name is Joshua Wood!" he said.He nodded to himself and then looked at Shawn, waving his hand. "Goodbye, I'm going to kindergarten. You guys continue."Gale chuckled helplessly. "Shawn, you have overreached yourself. He'll hold grudges if you can't deliver later.""What can't be done, Gale? In fact, I suddenly feel that there should be a star dedicated to witnessing our love."Forever up high in the sky, forever sparkling, forever dazzling."Huh?" Gale blinked, not reacting at first."Shawn Gale star. How about this name?" Shawn said.Gale still had a dazed expression.She thought it was just a playful trick to appease Joshua, but when Shawn said, "Shawn Gale star," her heart suddenly thumped uncontrollably.It sounded really nice!"Hmm
Gale was actually overjoyed. Who could resist a star as a gift? How romantic was that? There would always be a star existing in the universe in the name of her and Shawn's love. Even many years later, when both of them no longer existed in this world, that star would continue to shine!"That's settled then. Let's call it the Shawn Gale star." He believed that good things were meant to be shared with Gale too.Gale snuggled in his embrace. "Do you think Joshua will feel like we're copying him? He wanted the naming rights for the star, but we ended up getting it."These parents were a handful, coveting things their children wanted."One for his name, one for ours. It has no relation," Shawn said."When we get this gift for him, I think Joshua will definitely call you 'daddy' out loud."Shawn raised an eyebrow. "He'll call me that eventually. Let him be stubborn for now, I'm not in a rush.""I'm really happy," Gale looked up at him. "Suddenly we have a gift from the stars.""When