'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
Gale just escaped a catastrophe.She never thought that Mr. Hughes would give the jewelry design blueprints she drew to her cousin, create the Florei brand, and then attract the attention of the Wood Group, and then cause Shawn to come to her personally!Fortunately, she used the nickname 'Molly'!The phone rang suddenly. Gale was startled and quickly answered without looking at it. "Hello?""Molly, it's me. Where are you? Are you busy?" Mr. Hughes asked kindly. "I'm sorry, Mr. Hughes, I'm in the hospital, and my daughter is sick."When Mr. Hughes heard that, he was about to say something, but Gale interrupted him. "I don't have time these days, so you don't have to ask anymore. I'm now very busy, the hospital is very noisy, and the signal is not good. Goodbye."She hung up the phone and mustered up the courage to go out.She poked her head out and looked around, making sure that Shawn was not there, before rushing back to Nicole's side."Zoe, I've paid the fee. Let's take
Joshua was carrying a schoolbag on his back, holding a stick that he tore off from a random tree in his hand, scratching the ground as he walked.In his mission to find him a new father, the first man he found and was satisfied with happened to be a widower.Now that his sister was sick, he could only continue this operation by himself.Joshua thought that he must help Mommy find a Daddy!As a woman, you need a man! Before he knew it, Joshua had reached the intersection of the apartment.Just turn a corner, and he would enter the lobby to get home.Coincidentally, three or five elementary school boys came out in a group. When they saw Joshua, the leading boy shouted in a very airy voice, "Hey, little devil!"Joshua was immersed in his own thoughts and did not hear him."Little devil Joshua!" the boy shouted again.Only then did Joshua look up at him. "I'm not a little devil.""You are so small and thin, and this is the nickname I gave you. When I call you that in the future
Laughter, mixed with some unpleasant words, completely angered Joshua.He rushed forward and gave the leading boy a hard push.The boy fell to the ground. "You... you actually pushed me?""What's wrong with pushing you? Who made your mouth so dirty!""What I said is true! That's what my mother told others, and everyone agrees!" the boy replied.The community was also really gossipy.Gale was a young and beautiful single woman with two cute and smart children, so it was inevitable that people would gossip about her.Furthermore, the two children crushed other children in academic performance and various special classes.This made some parents even more unhappy.In addition, Gale was drawing design drafts at home and did not go out to work, so they thought she was idle at home. Where did she get the money to support the babies?Her apartment was the most expensive area in the small town. How could she afford it?She must be the sugar baby of someone or more than one man!"You
"Mr. Wood, the airport...""Change the flight time!"Shawn crossed the sidewalk and walked straight to Joshua.Fiona scratched his head. Mr. Wood was trying to meddle in this little boy's business?Since when has Mr. Wood been so kind?She quickly unfastened his seat belt and got out of the car.The parents rushed over and separated the children.Joshua stood alone, clenching his fists. The stick in his hand had been broken in two.There were a few scratches on his face, and his clothes were messed up, but… Joshua's momentum was not lost!He just stood there, his eyes unruly!He did not pay attention to these people at all!The parents cursed and said, "Oh, hell, you got hurt in the fight! What's going on!"Of course, the group of boys wanted to push all their faults and responsibilities on Joshua."He did it first!""Yes, Joshua pushed me!""He beat us with a stick!""It's all Joshua's fault!"Joshua did not bother explaining and just looked at them coldly."Joshua,
This man looked rich!Big shot!Standing beside Joshua, Shawn was imposing. His eyes swept over everyone.In an instant, everyone was silent.Parents who were shouting loudly just now looked at each other.Joshua looked up at him. "Handsome Uncle? It's you.""What did you call me?""Handsome Uncle."Shawn raised his eyebrows deeply. It was the first time someone called him that, but it sounded pleasing to the ear."Since you call me uncle, I'll take care of your affairs."Joshua blinked and suddenly became full of confidence.He took the initiative to hold Shawn's hand, stood beside him, and said in a loud voice, "Now my uncle is here. If you have anything to say, just talk to him! My mommy is not free, so there is no need to disturb her for this small matter."Shawn curled his lips slightly.What a cheeky kid, who immediately pushed him out as a shield.Clever.It was easy for Shawn to solve this matter.It just depended on whether he wanted to help or not.Since he h
Get the money first!There were also a few cunning people who quietly pinched their children, leaving scars.It was all for money!Shawn did not bother to talk to them at all, he did not care what they did.He lowered his head and looked at Joshua."What are you going to do without me today?""I don't know. But you are still here. You are like a god descending, so heroic, mighty, tall, handsome, handsome, and domineering... " Joshua replied.He had a smart mouth, highlighting Shawn's qualities one after another.Fiona listened beside him, thinking this kid was cunning and smart!"Uncle, you are so handsome. I declare that you are my idol. You must help me solve today's matter. If my mommy finds out, I will definitely be punished!"Joshua hugged Shawn's thigh tightly, refusing to let go.Now, this was his savior!If he let go and it would be gone!Shawn bent his fingers deeply and tapped his forehead lightly.The parents counted the number of scars. "A total of eighteen!"
His face gradually turned grim."I didn't intend to argue with them. I really don't have a father, and I don't know who my father is. But, they started attacking my mommy!" Joshua said."My mommy is the world's most gentle mommy!"Shawn asked, "What did they say about your mommy?""They said… she has a wild man." Joshua gritted his teeth. "Actually, there is no such thing! Mommy has to take care of me every day. She works for my sister and I have never seen her with a man!""They are talking nonsense, and I am very angry, and ask them to apologize. They won't! So, I fought them!"After Joshua finished speaking, the expressions of the parents changed.Joshua's family was indeed a very unique and odd existence in the community.Everyone talked about her in private, with disdain in their expressions.The children must have heard what the adults said, and they followed suit, ran to Joshua and said it.Shawn's voice was chilling. "Did you hear that? Educating children to talk nons
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