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Nevertheless, she tried. She tried to forget about that night, trying to believe that she was still innocent and pure."That's right. Are you hungry?" Shawn patted her head."Let's eat. It's already noon," Gale whispered."Let's have brunch together." He led her downstairs, gently and considerately, showing no impatience whatsoever. While she was eating porridge, he just watched her, making Gale feel embarrassed. "Why are you staring at me while I eat..." "You eat, I'll watch." Gale looked around. "It's fortunate that there's only the two of us in the dining room. If Joshua and Nicole were here, we'd be teased by them again." Suddenly, she remembered something. "I didn't get up this morning, they must have asked about it?" "Mm." "It's embarrassing. I used to be a diligent mommy, but now..." Gale sighed. "You've ruined it all."Every time she did not get up on time, it was Shawn's fault. Either he had exhausted her, or he had turned off her alarm clock. "You can make up
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Seeing her puzzled expression, Shawn replied lightly, "I just found out too.""Not you? Then who could it be..." Gale looked toward Joshua and Nicole.Joshua had just gone to turn on the lights. Now he came back and coughed loudly. "Mommy, just stand there and don't move. Nicole! Where's your stuff?"Nicole also came running, holding something in her arms, but all Gale could see was a white mass."Here it is! Mommy, you... you're too tall, lower your head a bit." Nicole panted.Gale did not know what the two kids were up to, but she complied, squatting down and lowering her head.Nicole took out what she was holding, and with a gentle breeze, it floated lightly. Gale finally saw what it was. It was a white veil with a small crown on top, fastened with a pink clip."Mommy, I'll put it on for you. Don't move, okay? I made this myself," Nicole said."You made this veil?""Yeah, I learned from my handicraft class. Isn't it beautiful? I think it's even prettier than the ones in the
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Shawn gulped. He could not believe it. He was feeling a bit nervous. His hands were trembling. Despite his repeated deep breaths to calm himself down, he could not suppress the nervousness in his heart. "Galey, I..." Shawn said, then swallowed hard, his voice choked with emotion. Never did he expect that one day, he would need the help of two children to propose."I know you're already my wife, and we'll be together for life, always by each other's side," Shawn squeezed the ring box, looking into her eyes. "But looking back on these years we've been through, I've never said my vows to you."If we have a wedding, then during the ceremony, we'll swear together, through poverty or wealth, through health or sickness, that we'll never leave each other, we'll love each other forever."Joshua made the ring, Nicole made the veil. They may not be luxurious, but they are things that money can't buy."Listening to him, Gale's eyes became moist. She blinked, but more tears fell. Shawn lowere
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Even though they were already married and had children, at this moment, her heart could not help but be filled with myriad emotions.She was so lucky to have a lover."Gale, you've always said that you've never experienced a complete dating cycle and never enjoyed a formal pursuit. Not to mention a proposal and a wedding. I understand what you're thinking, and I know you're right. I want to make up for each one, but you haven't given me the chance." Shawn looked deeply into her eyes."I always hoped that you would ask me for more, demand more from me, point out where I fell short, where I needed to improve but you never did, you were always easily satisfied."I don't think I'm a lucky person, but I believe the luckiest thing that ever happened to me was meeting you. Gale, I love you, I really do."I, Shawn, in this lifetime, will marry no one but you. You are irreplaceable to me. You will always be the Gale I fell in love with."As he spoke, Shawn's voice choked up, and tears wel
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Shawn had already wrapped his arms around her waist and lowered his head to find her lips. "The kids are watching..." she reminded him softly."They'll close their eyes," he replied.With that, Shawn's lips met hers, drowning out her words. Nearby, Joshua covered Nicole's eyes. "No peeking!" he warned. Nicole also covered Joshua's eyes from behind. "No peeking for you either!" The siblings covered each other's eyes tightly.They were silent. At first, Joshua and Nicole stood still, not moving a muscle. As time passed, both of them became restless.Why had it not ended yet? How much longer will it take? Did Mommy and Daddy remember them? Since they were the ones who planned it, they could not rush them.Joshua and Nicole could not stand still anymore, and their hands could not cover their eyes anymore. Joshua leaned over and whispered in Nicole's ear, "I'll count to three, and we'll both put our hands down together, okay?""Okay."The siblings made a pact."Alright, three, t
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Joshua was just like Shawn. "Wow, Joshua, what a rare opportunity! Whatever you want, just say it, and it's yours!" Nicole exclaimed.Gale also looked at Joshua.She was curious, what would he ask for? After all, he already had his star. Joshua's eyes twinkled mischievously. "Daddy, will you grant any wish I make?"Seeing his sly smile, Shawn felt something was off."Yeah, I can grant whatever you want, but don't think about anything unreasonable," he replied."How unreasonable can I be? You're my daddy, and I'm counting on inheriting your business. I can't afford to offend you!"Shawn sighed.With Joshua's ambition, Wood Group would be in good hands.Joshua patted his shoulder. "I want to sit on your shoulders, to feel what it's like to be lifted high!"Shawn and Gale were both taken aback.After all this time, was that truly his wish?"Are you sure? Is that really your wish?" Shawn asked, raising an eyebrow.He had generously offered Joshua a wish, expecting something m
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Shawn raised an eyebrow. "Why are you so stubborn?""I just am. Come on, let me down!" Joshua stared at him.Shawn felt as a father, he should be more generous, more accommodating, and not be so petty with his son.So he said, "This wish will be kept for later. You can bring it up again in the future. I can put you on my shoulders."Joshua remained stubborn. "No, I want to use the wish."Even Gale was puzzled. "Joshua, what are you up to?""I'm not up to anything.""Isn't it better to save the wish? In case you want something else later, you can ask your dad to help you," Gale asked softly. Joshua pouted, looking awkward. After hesitating for several seconds, he muttered, "I feel like I already have a lot now. I'm content. I've got everything I want, so I don't really have any wishes. But if I had to say one..."Joshua looked up at Gale. "Mommy, I wish for you to be happy every day, forever. Don't be sad, don't get angry, don't feel down. Let all the beauty in the world surro
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Gale opened her mouth but could not speak; tears streamed down her cheeks. "Don't cry, Mommy. You told me that a girl's tears can't be shed easily because they are precious." Nicole gently wiped her tears."We are all here with you, trying to cheer you up. Don't be angry or sad, okay? I want to see you and Daddy being affectionate and even give us one more brother or sister!""Joshua and I both want a younger sibling, so I can be a big sister too!" Gale hugged Nicole tightly, burying her face in her little shoulder, silently crying. Her sadness, and her vulnerability, were all laid bare in this moment. They were her most beloved, and she was theirs. She had to pull herself together and had to be happy again. That way, Joshua and Nicole would not worry about her.Gale could not help but imagine Nicole learning to make a veil in kindergarten, and Joshua learning to make rings. The two kids must have been thinking they had to do their best, to make their parents happy. They were so
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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
