After chatting a while longer, Natalie did not reveal anything.So the secret was still a secret!Temperley Hall, next to the garden."I don't know what Mr. Wood wanted to tell me by calling me here," Aurum said calmly and frankly."No other meaning, just want to know, the few days before Gale jumped into the sea… did she tell you anything?"Aurum replied, "Mrs. Wood didn't say anything."Shawn narrowed his eyes slightly. "Are you sure?""Yes."Shawn's eyes were deep and full of inquiry, kept staring at Aurum, trying to see the flaw.However, Aurum's expression was indifferent."I understand what Mr. Wood is thinking. Mrs. Wood was in close contact with me a few days ago. But she behaves very normally, and we only talked about some daily and work matters," Aurum said."No more?""No more."Shawn was silent for a few seconds before asking again, "Has she ever told you...about me."He wanted to hear how she described him to others."Yes."Shawn's eyes lit up slightly but
Joe folded his arms with a small smile. "Last time... when you secretly hired a large number of netizens to keep reading the comments about Gale jumping into the sea and dying, I called you. Could it be that you had such a bad memory that you forgot about it early?"Aurum's expression changed slightly.He guessed that before the jump into the sea was implemented, the person who checked him was Joe!However, Aurum did not know what he found and how far he got!Could it be...Could it be Joe...Joe took a step forward, whispering, "Yes, it's me. I know it all."Aurum's pupils dilated."You secretly found divers, and you prepared vehicles and first-aid kits on the shore, combined with Gale's jumping into the sea... A fool can figure out what you did."Joe took a step closer. "Where is she?" The distance was so close that Aurum could feel the oppression on his body.He was so uncharacteristically threatening.Everyone in Sea City said that Mr. Winter had a good personality and a g
"Really?"Aurum took her hand. "Yes, don't worry. Don't think too much. Just leave things to me."Natalie replied, "I want to help."Aurum walked out. "Let's go first. I won't come here again in the future."He was still him, living a life similar to before.Gale only briefly appeared in his life and then left again.Just like... the little girl back then, the real daughter of the Yarn family.Aurum's life has returned to the original track.He suddenly asked, "Natalie, are you still angry?""Angry?""Yeah. Angry that I'm too busy to spend time with you. Angry that I've been close to Gale and neglected you."Natalie shook her head again and again."How could I be really angry with you? Besides, Mrs. Wood has already... alas," she said, quietly looking at Aurum's face.Nothing unusual.Natalie silently thought in her heart, 'Gale, don't think I'm too cold and heartless. After you die, I can indeed sleep well and rest easily.''I'm always afraid that you will snatch Aurum aw
Summer gritted her teeth. "Because you finally forced her! Shawn, the reason why I am not arguing with you is because of Gale's funeral! Otherwise, I really don't want to see you for another second!"Summer also broke down several times and cried countless times till her pillow was wet.So what?Gritting her teeth, she still had to face Gale's death."The sea area is so wide, and it's impossible not to find her body. But there is no news now. Maybe she has gone ashore," Shawn said. His voice was flat, but his eyes were dull and lonely.Summer was so angry that she threw the funeral brochure at him. "It was night; it was dark and windy. How could she survive as a person who can't swim? Shawn, I think you are crazy! You are sick!""Yes, I am crazy. I am indeed sick... I am no longer a normal person from the moment she jumped off.”Although Shawn looked very calm now, he felt haggard and tired.A huge disturbance could happen, but he always suppressed it!Shawn once told Gale him
Joe pulled her away. "Do it for my sake and stop irritating Shawn. It's not easy for him to maintain such calm now!"Summer turned sideways. "Don't touch me. I'm not in a good mood."Joe sighed.He was worried that Shawn's emotions were out of control every day, but fortunately, Shawn looked normal.Grief and low mood are understandable.Thank goodness he was not going crazy.Joe was really afraid that one day, what word or what thing stimulated Shawn's nerves, he would do something insane!With Shawn's ability, he can totally mess up the whole Sea City!That was a scene that no one wanted to see!"Stop arguing in front of Gale. Who is keeping watch tonight?" Joe said. "Me.""Me."Shawn and Summer looked at each other."Of course it's me! Gale doesn't want to see you at all, and you still refuse to leave!" Summer said."I'm her husband.""Her biggest wish is to divorce you. What kind of husband are you!"Shawn pursed his thin lips tightly. "I will always be her husband
Shawn looked at her."Gale...is pregnant with a child. Shawn, Gale is not the only one who jumped into the sea." Summer spat each word out. Shawn's tall body swayed, and then there was a plop. As if he could not bear the strength of his body, he knelt on one knee on the ground.A cloud of dust was raised.His knees were covered with dirt, and his trousers were torn!"What did you say? Say it again? Gale is… pregnant?" Shawn could not believe his ears."That's right!""No, it's impossible, it's not true...Summer, you're lying to me!"Shawn's eyes were scarlet, and his handsome face was completely ashamed.The news hit him really hard!After Joe heard this, he also gasped. "What? Gale is pregnant?"She had tears in her eyes. "She kept this a secret."Shawn knelt there in a daze and slowly raised his head, looking at Gale's posthumous photo.She was pregnant with his child again!He did not even know it!Huge pain enveloped Shawn, and his sadness doubled again!He had alr
He propped his hands weakly on the ground, unable to lift his head for a long time."You haven't seen how much Gale suffered to protect her pregnancy. How many medicines does she have to take a day, and have needles in her stomach... It hurts just looking at it, but she never complained." Summer sniffed."Shawn, now you understand how desperate she is to jump into the sea with her child from the yacht! You forced her to this point. You are the executioner!"Summer's voice echoed for a long time in the empty mourning hall.Even Joe was stunned and remained silent.This news was too shocking.There was actually Shawn's child in Gale's stomach!This was simply sprinkling salt on Shawn's wounds!How could Shawn accept it!"She is pregnant with my child. She is pregnant with my child...She left me and took our child..." Shawn repeated over and over again."We have lost a child before, and it is an eternal pain in my heart and her heart. Why this time, the child is still..."Shawn
So, that was why Shawn could tolerate Summer again and again!Joe breathed a sigh of relief. "Summer is just as sad as you are. She is also emotionally unstable now, so don't take some things to heart.""She is right."Summer walked to the room in silence. The candles that were about to burn out were removed, and a new pair of candles were lit.The secret was finally out.Shawn was far more in pain than Gale could ever imagine.Summer felt that he deserved to suffer.It was because this was what he deserved, and people like him did not deserve sympathy!Behind her, the sound of footsteps faded away.Summer looked back. "Shawn left?""Yes. It will be even sadder for him to stay here alone," Joe replied."You revealed that Gale was pregnant. It was a big blow to him, and he really couldn't accept it."Summer looked at him sideways. "Joe, do you believe in retribution?"Joe remained silent.Summer continued, "This is Shawn's retribution. The cost is Gale jumping into the sea
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