"He just went in." Joe glanced at the breakfast in her hand and added, "Are you eating all of that?" How could he say something like that to a girl?!She rolled her eyes and said, "What's wrong? Can't it be done? Which law stipulates it? Am I eating your food, spending your money?"Summer was full of comebacks.Joe nodded in defeat and said, "Eat, eat whatever you want, and grow fat."Summer became even angrier. "You are already fat!""Well, I am tall, so it's well-distributed.""Yuck!" Summer bumped him away and walked toward the company."Hey, Summer, I'm doing this for your own good. If you continue to eat like this, you will really gain weight. No man would like a fat...""Shut up!"Joe sighed again and again. "Fine."Summer also became angrier and angrier the more she thought about it, and turned back, with her hips on her hips, and roared fiercely, "All I do is work! I work overtime every day, and my hair is about to fall out. The pressure is high, so naturally, I eat
Shawn pondered deeply for a few seconds.He slowly turned around, his figure against the light, and his tone was undeniably firm. "Have someone look up Molly, her real name, her photo, all her information... find out everything you can find!""Yes, Mr. Wood!"Shawn thought deeply, and it was he who underestimated Molly.Originally, he had thought that with such a lucrative offer of employment, plus the fact that he personally acted, Molly would definitely agree.As a result, she did not even show up.He will go again.The next time he went, he would not fight unprepared.He had to find out all about Molly's situation and her weaknesses so that he could increase his success rate!Everyone had weaknesses.Just like… Gale was Shawn's eternal pain!However, what Shawn did not expect was that Joe also started to investigate Molly's situation at the same time.Joe always felt that something was wrong.Design styles were boundless… Molly's jewelry works were too similar to Gale's
Gale bit her lip and answered, "Okay, I got it."Nicole, next to her, suddenly yelled and then covered her mouth."What's wrong?"Nicole said, "Bleeding teeth."Gale was startled and quickly pulled out a tissue to help her stop the bleeding.The doctor said that leukemia patients would have the symptom of tooth bleeding.Gale's heart was heavy, looking at the bloody tissues.In the afternoon, Gale came to the doctor's consulting room."You are Nicole's... Mom?"Gale nodded and said, "Yes. This is the test result you want. Also, does my bone marrow match?" The doctor looked carefully.After a while, he shook his head. "Unfortunately, yours doesn't match. Were you the only one who got tested? What about her father?"Gale said, "He… He is out on a business trip."The doctor said, "He still has the heart to work after this? Come back as soon as possible to see if his match is good. If it matches, it's best. If it doesn't match... Then we can only see if there is a successful ma
How could she sleep?Every time she lay down, the thought of finding a bone marrow match flashed across her head. Now, she had to wait for news from the bone marrow bank.In case there was still no match, she could only pin her hope on Shawn and see him with Nicole."I'd better stay. You and Joshua can go to the hotel and get a good night's sleep tonight," Gale said. "You have to take good care of yourself so that you can have the energy to take care of Nicole."Under Zoe's persuasion, Gale took the room card.When she arrived at the hotel, she was taken aback for a moment.It was because this was a five-star hotel in the city.How could Zoe have the money to live here?Could it be… Aurum!Gale quickened her pace and came to the room.As soon as she opened the door, she saw a figure by the window.Aurum, wearing a blue shirt and gray trousers, turned around when he heard the sound.Although they have been in touch for four years, they have never seen each other.Seeing
What a dilemma.She could not bear to give Nicole to Shawn because she would lose her beloved daughter.However, what would Joshua do if she went to see Shawn with Nicole?Could she bring Joshua back?Both children belonged to Shawn!She could not compete with him!However, if Joshua were left to live with Zoe and never showed up, and Shawn did not even know that he had a son, it would mean that Gale would never be able to meet Joshua again.Otherwise… Shawn will discover Joshua's existence sooner or later.Whether it was a son or a daughter, they were all his children.Gale could not bear it!"I want Nicole, and I also want Joshua. I know it's greedy and difficult, but I... I'm their mother," Gale said.Aurum walked in front of her, raised his hand, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally landed on her shoulder. "Think carefully. There is still time."Gale had thought about this question many times.No solution.There was no right answer!"My original thought was that
"For Nicole, I can do anything."Aurum walked back and forth in front of the windows with his hands behind his back, and after a while, he said, "Maybe, I can secretly check if Shawn's bone marrow matches.""If it doesn't match, then you don't need to bring Nicole to him because he can't save Nicole. I can also help you with things if that happens."Gale asked, "What if it matches?"Aurum looked at her firmly. "Then join forces with Joe and find a way to get Shawn to the hospital to complete the bone marrow transplant."This idea… was too bold!It was too risky!Gale stood up in shock. "Joe? Why do we need him?""Because he may know that you are not dead.""What?!"Aurum explained, "Before you jumped into the sea, I said before that someone is checking us. Do you remember?""Yes!""That person is not Shawn, but Joe. But it's strange that he didn't act on it after he found out. After you jumped into the sea and left, he came to me and tested me."Gale did not expect that th
However, she could not care less. Her eyes went dark, but she quickly regained her composure and ran out quickly.That was her whole world!She had just returned to the hotel, and the hospital bed was empty!?Was Shawn here?He came with Aurum and then took the two children away?!Gale stumbled, knocked down several people along the way, and went straight to the nurse's station."Where is the child on bed 26?" Gale grabbed a nurse and asked frantically, "The one who is still living there today, why did she disappear? Where is she!? I haven't gone through the discharge procedures!""I am her mother, and I have the right to decide whether she lives in the hospital or not! How can you let her go casually!""Give me back my daughter! Give her back to me!" The nurse was frightened and said, "What are you talking about?"Gale yelled, "Nicole, in bed 26!" "A three-year-old girl with leukemia, where is she? Why is she missing? Her hospital bed was cleaned up!"There was a big hole in
"We are already looking for a matching donor in the bone marrow bank. You just need to wait for the news," the doctor said."How long will it take?""If all goes well, it will probably be about half a month.""Is it not going well?" The doctor hesitated for a few seconds before replying, "The success rate of bone marrow matching is usually one in a few million... the probability is very low. Whether there is a match is one thing. If there is a match, rejection may also occur.""Rejection?""Yes, but if it is a family member's bone marrow match, the possibility of rejection is much lower."Gale understood the most important parts of it.Now… it depended on whether Shawn's bone marrow could match."It's okay, just be positive. There are so many volunteers now. Maybe, there will be matched soon!"Gale forced a smile and said, "I hope so."…In Sea City.Inside Temperley Hall.Shawn sat in front of the desk, the faint blue light of the computer reflected on his face."Have yo
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