"You are just right for her, definitely a match made in heaven!""Besides, when you are with my mommy, you can have such a handsome son!""Isn't it a good deal to marry one and get two for free!"It was weird.Even Shawn could not help but raise the corners of his lips.He was amused by Joshua.In the past four years, he did not know what it was like to feel happy. He did not expect that it would be a little boy who made him feel it."You just sold your mommy to me. Does she know about this?" Shawn asked.Joshua was full of confidence. "As long as you agree, I will persuade her to agree!"Shawn squeezed the tip of his nose and smiled lightly, but did not answer."By the way, you haven't answered the question I just asked! Are you single? My mommy is my baby. She must be married to someone who is rich and beautiful!" Joshua said.Shawn slowly opened his lips and said, "Widowed."Joshua was stunned for a moment.The word 'widowed' was indeed beyond the scope of his age.Wha
"Aren't you curious who his mother is?" Fiona asked.Shawn glanced over."Why? Should I follow Joshua to find the mother he was talking about and then get married?"Did they think Shawn really wanted to be his father?Fiona covered her mouth. "Mr. Wood, I didn't say anything!"Shawn stood up and looked up at Mr. Hughes."Mr. Wood!""I will stay here for one night. Tomorrow, I hope to see Molly," Shawn said.His aura was so strong that Mr. Hughes subconsciously wanted to nod in agreement.However after thinking about it, Mr. Hughes asked tentatively, "Mr. Wood, if Molly… doesn't want to see you… Shall I tie her up?"Shawn was speechless.Mr. Hughes laughed dryly."I must see her. If not this time, then I will come back next weekend." The more Molly hid, the more curious he became.It had been a long time since Shawn had met someone who had interested him so much!He left the restaurant, got in the car, and went back to the hotel.Looking at the street scene outside the ca
"Is Nicole still sick?""The fever has gone down, but she is still coughing."Joshua said, "It would be great if I could give half of my health to Nicole."His words made Gale's heart suddenly soften."Stupid child. My Joshua also has to be healthy!" she said."Well! I'm the man of the family!""Yes!" The mother and son high-fived happily.After lecturing Joshua, Gale went to Nicole's bedroom.Joshua hurriedly followed behind."Mrs. Zoe, is Nicole feeling better?""She has already taken medicine, but she still coughs from time to time." Zoe looked worried. "Nicole's body has always been weak."Gale also was so nervous. "If she still hasn't improved after tonight, I'll take her to the hospital for a check-up.""Okay. It's just that you work too hard."Gale shook her head. "As long as Nicole's illness can get better, I won't suffer. Zoe, I'm sorry to trouble you these days."Zoe sighed and said, "I'm also very worried seeing her like this."For Nicole, colds and fevers wer
"Mommy, it's not that you're not doing well enough. On the contrary, you're doing too well," Joshua said. "Huh?" Gale did not quite understand."Yes. You are too tired, doing this alone. Mommy, I hope that someone can help share your burden so that you can relax a bit. He will be responsible for making money and supporting the family, and you will be responsible for being beautiful!"Gale did not expect Joshua wanted a father because he thought she was too tired!For a moment, she did not know whether to be happy or sad.Yes, she was tired.She had to work and take care of her family at the same time. Although it was tiring, it was worth it to her.Every time she saw Joshua and Nicole, she would be full of energy and motivation again!Gale replied softly, "I can make money to support my family and be as beautiful as a flower!""No, no, making money is a man's job. Mommy, when I have money, I won't let you work. Just dress up beautifully!"She smiled and said, "Okay, I'm wait
Shawn leaned closer, his handsome facial features magnified infinitely in front of her eyes..."Ah!"Gale screamed and sat up suddenly from the bed.She was panting heavily, and her whole body seemed to be fished out of the water, covered in sweat.Her hair stuck to her face, and her back was soaked.It took Gale a while to recover.This was the house she had lived in for four years.It was the same cozy little town.She did not go back to Sea City, did not see Shawn, and no one found out that she was still alive!Just a dream!It was a dream!Gale closed her eyes, swallowed, and raised her hand to wipe the sweat off her face."Fortunately, it's a dream. It's just a dream… It was a false alarm," she muttered to herself.Zoe knocked on the door. "Gale, what's the matter? I heard a scream. Are you all right?""Oh, it's okay!" Gale replied loudly and asked as she got out of bed, "How is Nicole?""She is still coughing, and taking medicine didn't help. Besides, she seems to
The car door opened, and a silver-haired man appeared, wearing a mask, with deep and dark eyes.His sharp eyebrows slightly frowned, and he wore a shirt and trousers, giving him an air of extravagance."Mr. Wood, this is the best hospital in the area," Fiona said.Shawn clenched a fist with one hand, put it on his lips, and coughed twice. "Uh… cough cough, let's go in.""You take some medicine first and see if it improves. If not, we will leave tonight and return to Sea City to ask the family doctor to take a look at you."Shawn coughed and felt tight in his chest.He did not know if it was because the climate was not suited to him or if the air quality here was too bad.Everything in the five-star hotel was up to his standard.He did not sleep all night, and he was not used to it, so he sat in the living room of the suite with his computer on and worked all night.Then, at dawn, he started coughing.The hospital was filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant, people came
The people who came to the hospital were all in a hurry with a bunch of papers in their hands. Was there anything strange about it?"A woman," Shawn said."Eh..." Fiona thought, 'Aren't there women everywhere?'However, she dared not ask more.Shawn stood quietly at the stairs, staring at where the woman had walked by just now.He longed to see her again.That figure always gave him a sense of familiarity.Shawn felt that he was absurd. How could he think that someone's silhouette looked like Gale?However, recently, he met Winnie and then Molly. Shawn did not leave, and Fiona dared not to urge him, so she quietly stayed by his side.After paying the fee, Gale glanced at the numbers silently.Just the consultant fee cost several thousand.She was willing to spend any amount for her children, but she was very disturbed.If the consultant cost so much money, did it mean that Nicole was really sick?Biting her lip, Gale took a deep breath, calmed down, and returned to the p
'Where is she?''She just disappeared into thin air?'Or… was it really just because he missed her so much that he was hallucinating?"Fiona."She quickly responded, "Mr. Wood, what's the matter?"Shawn asked, "Did you see a person passing through the door in the stairwell just now?""Er..."Fiona saw a lot of people!"She was wearing a T-shirt and trousers. She didn't tie her hair up, she wore a mask, and she was holding a bunch of papers in her hand. She was a young woman... very similar to Gale. Did you see it?""There might be someone who looked like that..."To be honest, Fiona did not really pay attention."You saw it too!" Shawn's emotions were instantly agitated. "So, it's not that I'm delusional, nor is it an illusion, but there is such a woman!""Is...?""Why did she disappear? Is it because she found me and hid?" Shawn asked.He stood at the end of the corridor with the window behind him.Light shrouded him.Fiona did not know how to answer, so she could only
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