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Gale took a deep breath, trying hard to appear normal and calm. "Let's go. Let's not disturb them.""Okay."Shawn glanced at the embracing figures, a hint of satisfaction flickering in his eyes. Joe and Summer were finally together. They had trusted fate and kept their determination. After so many years of being apart, they should cherish each other more.Shawn wrapped his arm around Gale's shoulder and left the rooftop, tidying up her tousled hair. Perhaps it was the deep bond between best friends or their telepathy, but Summer turned around and glanced back. She happened to see the elevator doors slowly closing. Gale also saw her and waved, saying something. They were too far apart for Summer to hear clearly, but she read Gale's lips. "Be happy."Summer nodded gently. "Shawn and Gale have left. Joe, how did you convince Gale to help you?" she said."Do I need to convince her? She volunteered to help me," Joe replied."She just wants me to be with you..."Joe answered, "Summer,
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She did not know what was happening, but she ran with him. The wind whistled in their ears as they ran."Gale, where are you taking me?" Shawn asked."Just come with me."He was not running fast, but being tall with long legs, each of his strides was much bigger than Gale's, so she had to sprint to keep up with him. In Gale's impression, Shawn had always been calm, mature, and serious. No matter how urgent the matter, he would only walk fast and rarely run.She thought it was strange. Was there something urgent? All Gale could hear besides the sound of the wind was her own heartbeat. She looked at Shawn's profile, then at his hand, firmly holding her hand, interlocked fingers. Even if they kept running like this without stopping, Gale would still willingly follow him. She would do that to the ends of the earth."Galey, do you want to keep running aimlessly with me?" He breathed slightly heavily.Gale nodded decisively. "Yes."He smiled. At this moment, Shawn surprisingly had a b
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From now on, there will always be a star for them.Gale admired the small, beautiful celestial body. "The star..."Shawn was right behind her, his sturdy embrace enveloping her, wrapping her in happiness. "Do you like it?" Gale nodded. "Yes, I really like it. It's the most special gift I've ever received.""That's not necessarily true.""Huh?" She blinked, puzzled, looking at him.Shawn flicked her nose. "We still have many years ahead. In the future, I'll give you many, many more gifts. Galey, what makes you think this is the most special gift you'll ever receive?"She smiled, her eyes sparkling. "Shawn, what else will you give me?""Whatever I can think of, whatever you want, whatever I have, I'll give it to you."Gale reached out, delicately grabbing his clothing. "You've given me the stars, what gift could surpass that?""There are more. Just wait for your gifts. One gift every year," Shawn said."Birthday gifts?"He raised an eyebrow. "Do I have to wait for your birth
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"No, it's still missing something.""What's missing?""Your expression." Shawn cradled her face. "Galey, when you act cute, I'm completely defenseless."Under his many years of teaching, Gale was no longer as shy as before. She would initiate kisses on the cheeks or lips. She would laugh and smile innocently, saying playful things that tugged at his heartstrings.The current Gale carried a sense of detachment, avoiding intimacy. He knew what she was thinking, what she was concerned about. After the incident at the motel, she had become burdened with worries, and she was cautious and no longer as openly passionate as before.Shawn loved to see and adore the Gale from before, but who knew how long it would take for her to return to her former self and become truly her again?Shawn knew it was not going to happen anytime soon. The damage was too great, the scars too deep, and they would not heal quickly. He could only help her repair little by little."I..." Gale, of course, unders
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"Um..."Gale opened her mouth but found herself unable to give an accurate answer.Yes, how long would it take? A month? Three months? Six months or even longer? Could Shawn endure such a long time?"You see, Gale, you don't even know." Shawn sighed. "I don't have to rush you. I can give you time to slowly emerge from the shadow of the past. But you must understand, we are forever husband and wife, forever able to do the most intimate things without reservation.""I'm sorry..." She tried to apologize again, but her words felt weak as they reached her lips.Sorry was truly the most useless phrase in the world."Shawn, don't push me, don't..." Gale shook her head, still holding onto his neck. "I know you want me to move on quickly, but I can't do it. I also want to go back to how things were before, but can we really go back?"He answered firmly, "We can."She looked into his eyes.Her reflection was mirrored in Shawn's pupils."Thank you, Shawn. You've always been on my side,
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That night's events seemed to cast a spell over her, something she could not shake off in this lifetime. Shawn's tone was slightly solemn. "I've said it before, there's something fishy about this. I believe nothing happened between you and Aurum. It's just that I don't have evidence right now. Give me some time, and I can uncover the truth.""What if the truth is that something did happen between me and Aurum?"Gale lifted her head, looking into his eyes.Shawn furrowed his brow. "Why do you always think in the worst possible direction?""I don't dare to hope for anything because..."The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Gale is always prepared for the worst. That way, even if the worst outcome happened, she could accept it calmly. Watching her like this, Shawn felt nothing but heartache. However, there was nothing he could do. As husband and wife, he felt utterly powerless.Gale noticed the tense atmosphere and changed the subject, "Was I the first person to come
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When he went down, his two kids had already finished their breakfast and were dressed for school.As soon as they saw him, Joshua ran over. "Shawn! Do you remember what you promised me?"His face was full of anticipation.Shawn looked at him. "I remember.""That's good, that's good." Joshua breathed a sigh of relief. After all, we both had the same surname. You can't break your promise to me, right?"He had been dreaming about his star! For the sake of a star, he could even accept a name change. If anyone still called him Joshua Warm, he would definitely correct them loudly, "My name is Joshua Wood!"It absolutely could not be wrong, especially not in front of Shawn.Nicole interjected, "But Joshua, the reason you have to have dad's surname is because you lost to me in rock-paper-scissors."Joshua's face dropped. After hesitating for a moment, he coughed. "When boys talk, girls don't interrupt."Nicole was not afraid of him at all, immediately turning to Shawn. "Daddy, look, J
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Joshua was speechless. He could not believe his father. He was stern with him but coddling Nicole. Shawn clearly favored girls over boys.Joshua remembered the promise of the star and decided to let it slide."Daddy, isn't Mommy having breakfast with us?" Nicole asked."She's still sleeping, we shouldn't disturb her.""Is Mommy pregnant?" Shawn was taken aback. "Why would you ask that?"He had asked the kids before if they wanted a little sibling, but they were not planning for it for now. If he and Gale were really planning for a third child, they would need to prepare first, he needed to quit smoking and drinking so they can get healthy for the baby. It could not just happen so casually.Nicole earnestly replied, "Because only pregnant women sleep so much.""Where did you hear that?" Shawn asked curiously."Our teacher said it, and it's also in the books. Every mommy is very tired during pregnancy, their belly gets big, it's inconvenient to walk, they get fat and ugly, can'
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Summer didn't know, but the more she said that, the more unsettled Gale felt inside. Everyone was telling her that Shawn wasn't that busy, didn't need to work overtime, let alone stay in the office until late at night. So, what was he doing that night? Did he have some secret that she couldn't know?Just as she was pondering this, several exclamations suddenly rang out in the office. "Wow! Look at this!" "Oh my god!" "This is so explosive!" "The hype is skyrocketing!"Several colleagues were glued to their computer screens, their faces full of gossip and excitement. Gale was puzzled and asked, "What's going on? What happened?"Summer immediately picked up her phone. "Let me see... Oh my god!"Gale grew even more curious. What on earth had happened? She hurried over and stared at Summer's phone screen.News stories flashed one after another, relentlessly. Gale quickly caught the most crucial information: "Ivy announced her withdrawal from her latest film, leaving the female
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She wondered what Shawn was doing that night, that he came home only at dawn. Where did he go? Was he lying?Just a moment ago, Gale merely felt something was off, but now, she was overwhelmed with a strong sense of panic. Joshua's words about how women flocked to Shawn and how men would not be suddenly busy, suddenly flooded her mind.Even though Gale tried hard to tell herself not to overthink things, that it was impossible, and that Shawn deserved her full trust, she was having a hard time controlling herself!“Gale?" Summer called her several times. “What are you thinking about? You seem so distracted.”“Nothing,” she shook her head. “It’s nothing. I’m getting ready to work on the design. I really can’t delay any further.”She wasn’t in the mood to joke around with Joe and Summer anymore, so she turned and sat down in front of her computer. Her mind was completely blank. What on earth was Shawn doing that night when he came home so late? Clearly, there wasn’t any urgent matter
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Summer chuckled, "Look at you, anyone who doesn't know might think I bully you just because my position is higher than yours. Gale, come on, show some authority. I heard from Joe that Shawn has all the shares...""Shh!" Gale quickly covered her mouth. This was a sensitive matter; it wouldn't do to discuss it casually. If someone with ill intentions overheard, it could lead to unnecessary trouble."Okay, okay, I won't say anything," Summer understood her meaning. "Let's talk about work then? Oh great designer, where's your design draft? It was due last week! You've been delaying for quite some time!"Gale looked embarrassed. "I... I haven't finished it yet...""Show me the draft.""I haven't even started the preliminary draft...""What?!" Summer looked shocked. "Gale, how did you become so lax?""There's so much going on, taking care of two children, and Shawn..." Gale's voice trailed off.At this moment, Joe suddenly appeared from nowhere. "Is Shawn clinging to you, or are you
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“Sorry, Gale, I'll be more careful next time.” He hugged her, lightly brushing her forehead with his chin.Gale wondered if she was overthinking things. It was just normal work busyness that made Shawn come home a bit late, and she hadn't really minded or dwelled on it. But, it seemed this issue kept resurfacing in her mind.Just as she was thinking, she suddenly felt lighter."Ah..." Gale exclaimed, "Shawn!"He scooped her up horizontally and headed upstairs in large strides. It was another night of intense entanglement. Gale was tired and sleepy. Her eyes were barely open, but just before drifting off to sleep, she managed to say, "I have to go to work tomorrow, on time... no more skipping.""Okay."With Shawn's response, she immediately fell into a deep sleep.She left everything else to him… She was going to fall apart! She didn't know what was going on with Shawn, these past two nights have been endless. Before, he might ask for too much, but he would care about her physica
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The trip back home was serene and filled with warmth for Gale. Shawn in contrast, felt tumultuous. By the time they arrived home, the two little ones were already fast asleep in the back seat, slumped over in different directions."Just a moment ago they were chattering non-stop, now they're all curled up asleep," Gale chuckled. "No matter how clever they are, they're still just kids."They were her little darlings. She opened the back door and gently lifted Nicole out. For some reason, when she lifted Nicole, she felt a bit unsteady and swayed."Careful," Shawn noticed and reached out, pulling her and their daughter into his embrace.Gale leaned securely against him. "With you here, how could I fall?""No worries, maybe Nicole's just gotten heavier as she's grown. I'm having trouble carrying her now," Gale said."Let me."She tilted her chin. "You take Joshua. I can manage for this short walk, really.""I can handle both," Shawn replied."Yeah, yeah, I know you're strong."S
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"Alright, alright," Joshua shrugged and said, "Old man, you do your thing. Actually, I hope you could be a bit busier.""You want me to be busier?""Yeah, just a bit busier than now. Not too much, just a moderate increase," Joshua gestured, "You're always so leisurely, it makes me uneasy, Shawn!"Shawn asked, "What makes you uneasy?""Your business. I'll have to inherit it in the future! If you continue being so idle and not managing the company well, when I take over, I'll be swamped! Shawn, can't you think about your son?"So that was Joshua's concern. He feared Shawn wouldn’t manage the company well and it would burden him in the future.Gale sighed repeatedly, "How did I end up with such... "She couldn't find the right words.Smart?Mischievous?Shawn replied calmly, "Joshua, do you now realize you're my son? I should consider you? Then let me ask you, what do you want to call me?""Daddy."Joshua smoothly said.Both Shawn and Gale were somewhat surprised.He actuall
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"Joshua!" Gale turned around to look at him. "What's been going on in that little head of yours day after day?"Joshua replied seriously, "I'm thinking about you, Mommy. Shawn leaves work on time every day, never stays late. Suddenly he's busy until midnight. Don't you think that's a bit strange?"As he said this, Gale felt something wasn't quite right. But she trusted Shawn enough. The company was big, with lots of business, so the occasional unexpected situation was normal. Even if she pushed the thought further, what would Shawn do? Would he be seeing other women? Gale wasn't concerned at all because Shawn wouldn't give any woman a chance! He loved only her and she was confident that she held the only place in his heart."Alright, I think you've been watching too many dramas lately," Gale said. "Joshua, from now on, you need to cut down on your TV drama time!""No! I refuse!""Joshua, your protest is futile!"Joshua was getting frustrated; he really wanted to watch TV.After
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Joshua reluctantly said goodbye to Ivy, "Bye-bye, Ivy. I'll come over again when I have time. You can come to my house too! Love you! Mwah mwah!"He kept blowing kisses."Shawn," Gale looked at him, "Does your son know no shame?""I'm starting to suspect he might have a genetic mutation."Both Shawn and Gale were quite reserved by nature, especially in expressing their feelings. They loved subtly and rarely voiced it openly. But Joshua was different. He worked his charm on everyone from the old Lucas down to babies. He could make anyone happy if he wanted to!The car moved along the road.Gale asked, "What do you think about Ivy's condition today?""What do I think?""Yes.""I didn’t observe closely," Shawn replied. "Why?"Gale couldn't help but laugh, "I allow you to look and give your opinion. It's fine. You don’t have to create your distance so strictly.""She's better than last time," Shawn said. "Beyond that, I don’t know."Even if he knew, he couldn't say.Gale reac
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Ivy stared at Gale, her eyes bright and clear.“Gale, if I hold the truth in my hands, would you want me to reveal it?”Gale nodded firmly. “Yes!”“Do you want to know the whole truth?”“I do!”Ivy blinked, then suddenly smiled. “Okay, okay, Gale, I know what to do now.”“Can you tell me now?”“Not yet.”“Why?” Gale asked. “Have you been threatened?”She grew tense all of a sudden.Ivy shook her head. “No. It’s just too complicated to explain in a few words. But with your support, I suddenly feel stronger and know what I need to do!”Even if President Wood tried to stop her, she would expose it. She would vent her anger, punish Paul, tear off Aurum’s hypocritical mask, let Gale know Aurum's ugliness... Ivy decided to act on her own. She resolved silently.Smells of food wafted from the kitchen.“Dinner’s ready,” Ivy smiled. “Joshua, Nicole, did you wash your hands?”They replied, “We’re going now!”“I’ll take you.”“No,” Gale stopped her. “They’re big enough to wash the
