"Parents can only accompany you for a while. You and your partner will face the rest of your life together. Shawn is not your lover, and he is not worthy.""Sam is the most suitable...cough cough cough."Gale patted her on the back. "Mom, speak slowly and drink some water.""You and Sam are childhood sweethearts, and he was reliable. He was the reason the truth could be uncovered so quickly. Gale, if you and Sam are together again, I will be at ease even if I die.""The doctor said you are recovering well and will live a long life."Actually, Wendy knew her situation very well.Her body had reached a point where it was exhausted.It was a medical miracle that a vegetative person could wake up, which was very rare.She could live for so long because she was supported by a large number of expensive medicines. She might leave at any time.Wendy's eyes turned red. "Silly daughter. There are two things that a woman should do in her life. One is to manage herself well, and the other
Looking at Gale's back, Peter made a major decision.Gale went to Carson Group.She had just walked into the company lobby when a group of people came out of the elevator.The leader was none other than Xavier Carson, the patriarch of the Carson family!Sam was standing beside him, talking about work.Seeing this, Gale immediately turned her back to them.The past grievances came to mind, and she did not want to see Xavier.Therefore, it was better to avoid him!Unexpectedly, Xavier had very sharp-eyed. "Gale? Is that you?"Gale paused.Sam also looked this way. Although it was only a back view, he was absolutely sure that it was Gale. "Dad, that's Gale.""Oh, what an honor." Xavier immediately put on a smile on his face and walked over quickly."It's been a few years since I saw you, and you are getting more and more beautiful!"Gale was a little surprised.Did Xavier remember what he did?Her father was in prison, and her mother was seriously ill. When she knelt at th
"She hopes that we...could reconsider our relationship and be together again. Although this is impossible," Gale said truthfully.Sam paused, and he said in a low voice, "Gale, why is it impossible."Her eyelashes trembled slightly. "I can't go back.""As long as you nod, I..."Gale interrupted him, "Sam, I beg you, go see my mother. You can make her happy, tell a lie that we will be together in the end, okay?"She knew that Sam could be with her regardless.However, she could not ruin his bright future.Moreover, Gale felt that she had lost the ability to love someone.She and Shawn have been entangled for too long. She was hurt too much and deeply, and the scars in her heart were difficult to heal.Sam deserved better.Seeing that Sam did not nod his head, Gale said, "Please, just lie to my mother. She will believe what you say."Sam sighed and said, "I can do anything for you. Such a trivial matter. How could I refuse you.""Then get in the car."Wendy rarely wakes up a
In this situation, it was not suitable for them to stay there.They both decided to give Wendy and Sam some space."Mom, you can talk to Sam. Dad and I will go to the attending physician's office first," Gale said.Wendy did not even spare them a gaze and waved. "Okay, okay."Before leaving, Gale glanced at Sam.It was more than words.Sam gave her a look back, and when they passed each other, he said softly, "Don't worry."As soon as they left, Wendy waved and said, "Sam, sit down for a bit. I haven't seen you for a long time, and I have something to say I want to tell you."Sam walked to the side of the hospital bed and said, "I have plenty of time today, Auntie. Please speak slowly, don't worry."She was smiling happily just now but suddenly raised her hand to wipe a tear from the corners of her eyes.Wendy sighed and said, "I can say I watched you grow up… I will give Gale to you, and I will rest assured. However, everything has changed.""Auntie, my love for Gale has ne
"Don't worry, Auntie.""You are busy, so you don't need to waste time. I will go to the Wood family tomorrow to discuss the divorce. The day after tomorrow... You will take Gale to the Civil Affairs Bureau. Her birth certificate is with me," Wendy said.Sam looked at her and said, "Auntie, I will accompany you until Gale returns.""Your work is important, so don't bother. I'll just lie down alone for a while. What else can I do?"Under Wendy's repeated persuasion, Sam had no choice but to leave.He could see that Wendy's mood was indeed very unstable. She was easily happy or angry, crying or smiling.She seemed mentally unstable.However, even under such circumstances, Gale's happiness was what Wendy thought about.Poor parents.When he reached the elevator entrance, Sam glanced back.There seemed to be a figure flashing past the door of the ward.When he looked carefully again, the corridor was empty, and there was no one.Could it be that he was wrong too?The more Sam t
"Why do you insist on keeping Gale!""Because I love her."Wendy laughed mockingly. "You? Hahahaha! Would you love someone like a cruel devil? My daughter will not fall into your hands! Shawn, I will visit your home tomorrow. I will only leave when you go through the divorce procedures!""If you still don't agree, then even if I die, I will die in the living room of your house and turn into a ghost, haunting your life day and night!"Wendy, being too agitated, coughed up a puddle of blood again.Sprinkles of bright red on the sheets.When Wendy saw it, she panicked and hurriedly wiped it with her hands and sleeves. "Clean it up quickly, and don't let Gale see it, or she will feel distressed... Oh, what's going on? The more you wipe, the more..."She was like a child with gray hair, so anxious that she shed tears.Shawn squatted down and said, "Mother-in-law.""Don't call me that!" Wendy corrected him, "Shawn, you are no less hateful than those two murderers who killed your fat
Wendy wanted to clench tightly, but she really had no strength left. She wanted to close her fingers but finally spread them out again and fell powerlessly on the hospital bed.The jade pendant fell again."Gale, my daughter..." She looked at the ceiling, and her eyes were a little distracted.Seeing that something was wrong, Shawn immediately rang the call bell.Wendy stopped him. "Wait, I don't have much time... It's useless if the doctor comes... It's useless. Even God himself can't save me..." She knew clearly that she could not hold on anymore.The body had reached the most dilapidated point.Shawn replied nervously and dignifiedly, "You have to trust the doctor and go to the operating room for the emergency treatment..."Wendy said, "No, no… Before I died, I asked you, do you want a divorce?"He did not answer.At this time, he could no longer provoke Wendy!However, his silence was the best answer!Wendy understood!Wendy asked, "You really don't want to divorce...
"I only love Gale in this life, I will always treat her well, and I will never change my heart!"She continued, "If there is any violation, then I will be struck by lightning, I will die badly, I will have no descendants for life, and the Wood family will go bankrupt. I will go to the eighteenth floor of hell, and I will never be able to recover!"The door blew shut.The wind was blowing loudly outside.The wind sounded like a shrill roar.It seemed a little eerie, like the Gods were watching them."Say it!" Wendy stared at him. "You don't dare to say it because you have a thorn in your heart, and you don't love her at all!"Shawn slowly opened his lips and said, "If I, Shawn, violated it, then I will be struck by lightning, I will die badly, I will have no descendants for life, and the Wood family will go bankrupt. I will go to the eighteenth floor of hell, and I will never be able to recover! I will forever remain a lonely ghost!"Based on the poisonous oath made by Wendy, he
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