"You can't run, Galey."She shut her eyes and raised her hands to hug her. Her hands were on her back.Shawn shuddered as he hugged her even more tightly.He was very happy she responded to him.However…"Shawn, do you know? What I want is to leave you completely. The further away I go from you, the better," Gale said to him.His heart hurt. Even his breathing felt painful."Why did you find me? It was so hard to get Lucas to help me escape, but you came so quickly. Do you not want your arm anymore? Do you want to become a cripple?""Shawn, how could a crippled man match up to me? I'll toss you aside.""Don't think I'll be grateful because you lost a hand to save me, and I'll love you immensely for it. You're wrong. You hurt me so much more than you've been good to me!"Everything Gale said was like a vicious stab into Shawn's heart.His breathing got erratic as he tried his best to hold back his anger."Galey, stop…""No, I want to continue. When Susan had me, you kneeled
Shawn's words started to trail off toward the end.Gale pursed her lips. "Will you find me no matter where I run to?""Yes.""That's not love. Shawn, you're just being selfish and possessive!" Gale said."You can say whatever you want, Galey. I can be selfish if you say so."Shawn never believed that love involved letting go or letting the other one be happy.He loved her, so he had to have her!Gale bit her lips, trying to push him away. "Since you found me, I can't run anyway. Do what you want."She used a bit of force to make sure that she would be able to push him away. After that, she left without turning back.After two steps, Gale did not hear anything behind her.Strange, what was Shawn doing?He did not chase after her and said nothing as well. How was he so quiet?Thinking about it, Gale could not stop herself from turning back to look.She saw Shawn against the wall, clutching the wound on his left hand with his right. His eyebrows were furrowed, looking like he
If that was the case, then Shawn was satisfied."Keep smiling!" Gale tried to get up as she said that, but Shawn forcefully held on to her waist."I'm not leaving. I'm going to call someone over.""I just want to stay with you here quietly and be together. I don't want anyone interrupting us," Shawn said.Gale did not know what to do with him.She wanted to struggle but was worried that she would aggravate his wound.The two of them looked at each other.Slowly, Shawn's lips got closer to her.Gale hurriedly avoided it. "Shawn, you…""Galey, let's have a kid." He spoke very slowly. His voice was raspy and sincere.Gale's heart ached."I won't have another kid with you. Even if I end up getting pregnant, I won't hesitate to abort it!" she said very firmly.Shawn shook his head. "You won't do that. You wouldn't be willing to.""I will!""You haven't even gotten over losing that child. How could you bear to toss away a new one? Gale, stop talking like that."Shawn sealed he
She cried as she shouted at him, "Shawn, I hate you. I hate you so much!""Be good. I love you." He kissed away her tears.In the end, Gale had no more strength. She shut her eyes and fell asleep.She felt her body move in a daze. Shawn had picked her up.She immediately woke up in shock. "Shawn, your hand.."How could he still pick her up? The doctor said he could not use any strength!"I can still pick you up with one hand. Don't worry. Just sleep." Shawn kissed her on the forehead.It was true.Shawn was muscular. He worked out every day. Picking her up with one arm was nothing.Gale had been thoroughly tortured by him. She was completely exhausted, so she fell back asleep very quickly.Shawn's heart softened when he looked at her.No matter how heartless her words were, he could still tell that she cared for him from her actions.She hated him. That he knew, but there was definitely love as well.Love and hate were better than just hate.When Gale woke up again, the r
Dr. William nodded in agreement. "That's right. Usually we kiss on the cheek."Shawn was speechless. No one can touch her hand, let alone her cheeks. "Mr. Wood, you are too possessive. Is this your friend?" William said. "She is my wife."Hearing Shawn introduced herself, Gale's heart trembled slightly.It would be great if he could introduce her like this before.It's too late.Dr. William looked at Gale in surprise. "So this is your wife. Sorry for disrespecting you." Gale smiled and said, "You speak English well."Comment by Eunice Low: TBC"Thank you for your praise. Mrs. Wood, may I ask what is wrong?" Dr. William asked."I..."Gale suddenly had no idea how to explain it.She could not mention how she recalled the intimate relationship between her and Shawn last night, panicked and retched?Besides, it was not the first time Shawn had touched her. She had never felt nauseous before.After thinking about it, Gale said, "My stomach felt a little uncomfortable, an
She has only had a miscarriage for a few months, and her body is still weak, so it was only a small probability of pregnancy."Really?" Shawn raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth curled up. "Then I'll take your word.""Of course, I will cure your illness."After Dr. William prescribed some medicine, he left.Shawn poured a glass of warm water and watched Gale take the medicine. Her complexion eased up a lot."Are you feeling better?"Gale nodded and said, "Yeah. What's up with that illness Dr. William said you had?" Shawn pursed his lips deeply.For men, discussing this matter felt shameful.However, thinking about it carefully, it also verified the fate between him and Gale."You want to hear?" Shawn asked deeply."Yes, I think.""It's a long story." Shawn sat down beside her. "Do you still remember that Paula used to deliver soups to Temperley Hall every day?""Yes. You forced me to drink it. You only stopped forcing me when I drank and vomited once."Shaw
During the few months Gale stayed in Shawn's place, it became more and more obvious that Paula's mother and son were the most vicious people in his life.They were also the most motivated...the ones who wanted Alex Wood to die!"I know who it is. Be it Paula or her son. I will solve it sooner or later. They have no chance to hurt you," Shawn replied.Gale looked at him. "You have always acted vigorously and without mercy, but you let Paula and her son go repeatedly and didn't settle accounts with them. Is it out of respect to Alex?""No.""Then why?"Shawn looked unwilling to mention more.Gale sweated, and her palms were very moist.Talking about these issues in front of him was risky, and if she was not careful, she would bring up Alex.Alex's death had always been taboo for Shawn.After a while, Shawn calmed down and said, "It's because my father specifically told me to treat them kindly before he died."That was why!What did Alex Wood say?Gale was curious, but...she
Shawn's lips seemed to be coming nearer to her."Don't... "Shawn!" Gale shuddered.He buried his head in her neck again. "I'm teasing you. I won't touch you." After romping around hard last night, he also wanted her to rest well.He really felt a bit uncomfortable being able to look at her but not being able to touch her… Gale was thinking about his father's case and was in a bad mood, so she slapped his hand away angrily. "If you are so energetic, find another woman."Shawn said with a straight face, "What nonsense are you talking about?" In his life, he would only want her and touch her.No matter how difficult it was for other women to catch his eyes!Gale looked at him and suddenly remembered something. "When you and Susan were together..." Her heart suddenly began to feel astringent.Just thinking about the intimate scene between him and Susan, she could not accept it.Moreover, she also saw him lying on the bed with Susan.Shawn's voice interrupted her thoughts. "T
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
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
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
“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
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
"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
"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
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
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