Nicole could not hold on any longer!"I'm here, Nicole. Come, let's change your clothes." Gale put her up against the bed frame. "Wait a moment. I'll go get your shoes."Nicole nodded, and her nose suddenly started to blood.Suddenly, the sheets were stained red. Her bleeding would not stop!Gale's hands started to shake when she saw that.She said immediately, "Nicole, look up! Don't move around too much!However, the blood continued to flow. Half of Nicole's face was covered in blood!Gale forced herself to control her trembling hands. "Nicole, don't be afraid. I'm here…"In truth, she was the one who was afraid.That was because Nicole's eyes were already shut. She was not talking or moving anymore."Nicole, Nicole?"Gale suddenly felt her legs go soft, and she almost collapsed.She grabbed her phone and called the ambulance, shouting, "Zoe, stay here and take care of Joshua. I'll bring Nicole to the hospital!"Zoe hurried out when she heard that they were going to the
"Nicole, you'll be fine. I'll definitely save you… I won't hesitate anymore. I'll bring you to your father. His bone marrow is a match for yours. With him, you'll recover!""It's all my fault. I was stalling for time, hoping you'll find a suitable match. I made you get worse."Gale was blaming herself as her tears suddenly started to flow.She wiped it away with her cold hands.If anything happened to Nicole, she would never forgive herself!"Nicole, get through this. We'll go see your father immediately…"As she said that, Gale's voice started to choke up.Only when the sky started to get bright did Gale see the light of the operating theater dim.She immediately got up, but her vision turned dark as she collapsed to the ground.The doctor immediately helped her up."How is Nicole? Is she fine?" Gale was still dizzy. She could not even see anything clearly as she clutched the doctor's hand, asking, "Is she out of danger?""Not yet."Her face froze.Was Nicole still in dan
However, no one answered.She called again, but the number was blocked.Gale's phone card was bought under Zoe's name, and she used a secondary card, and Aurum knew the number.He was not answering on purpose!It seemed that the situation in Sea City was not optimistic!Shawn must be targeting Aurum now, and he must be wanting to find out her whereabouts!She had to go back!For Nicole, but also for Aurum.Gale suddenly felt at peace.It turned out... there was no way to hide.Then she just had to face it directly!Two days later, Nicole was successfully transferred out of the intensive care unit into the general ward and woke up."Mommy...""Yes, my Nicole is awesome, you have defeated the disease."Nicole wanted to laugh, but she was too weak, so she could only twitch the corners of her mouth.Gale held back tears and sniffed. "Nicole, Mommy will take you to meet someone.""Who?""Daddy."Nicole's eyes slowly opened wide. "Daddy!"Gale said, "Yes, because now... on
There was no mistaking it! She had to be Gale! It definitely was!If she were disfigured, he would still recognize her.At this moment, Shawn's heart beat faster than ever, and he could not even hold the mouse steadily with his hand."Where is this place? Where is she? Tell me!" His voice was trembling with excitement."Mr. Wood, we saw this on the Internet, but we couldn't find the person who took the photo..."Shawn ordered, "Go and search! Go and ask!"He was 100% sure that the beautiful figure in the photo, even with the hazy silhouette, was Gale!This was the person he missed day and night, engraved in his mind, in his bones, in his heart, a woman who would never be forgotten!It was her!It was really her!She was not dead!Shawn had never been so excited before. He stared at the photo greedily over and over again without blinking.This was his Gale.She was still in this world, and she had not left him forever!Sure enough, he was right to have been looking for M
The photo was under scrutiny, and he repeatedly confirmed that it was Gale!Aurum glanced at it but did not take it. "Where is this photo taken… Maybe someone photoshopped it?""Impossible."Peter also picked up the photo, looked at it, and echoed, "Aurum is right, there are so many people in the photo. Which person are you talking about?"Shawn pushed his hand and let go of Aurum's collar.His strength was too great. Aurum took two steps back and fell down on the chair.Shawn grabbed the photos and pointed her out. "This one. This is here. This one, she's here. I've seen it countless times… Father-in-law, you don't even know your own daughter?""Of course I do, but this… it's not like..."Peter was lying with his eyes open.He was secretly startled, unsure where Shawn found the photo! "Just like what Aurum said, maybe someone photoshopped it and wants to ask you for money with this photo. I'm going to wear reading glasses and take a closer look…" Peter said.Aurum nodded.
Peter struggled hard, trying to get rid of the restraint of the bodyguard and ran over.Peter shouted, "Aurum! Go, go, I'll take care of it here!"Aurum held Shawn's wrist with both hands, trying to pull it away.The two kept wrestling.During this confrontation, no one noticed the extremely subtle sound of footsteps outside…One set of footsteps sounded light, and one was heavy.Two minutes later, Gale walked into the living room with Nicole in hand.The bodyguards and Peter both had their backs turned toward the door. Shawn and Aurum had not even noticed them!"Mommy, what are they doing?" Nicole asked, raising her head.The childish voice was very clear and abrupt in such an atmosphere.Where did the child come from?Everyone looked over at the same time.Everyone seemed to be frozen!Nobody could believe their eyes at what they saw!Moreover, there were two copies of Gale! One big and one small."Gale..."Shawn looked at her and slowly withdrew his hand from Aurum's
"Well… you can ask him yourself? Ask him why his hair is gray," Gale said.Nicole looked puzzled. "I'm here to find Dad. I'm not looking for a strange uncle with white hair."As she spoke, she hid behind Gale.Nicole looked at Shawn with fear.She always felt that he was very strange. He had such a young face and no wrinkles, but his hair was white.Her brother told her that he had also met such a strange uncle.Therefore, subconsciously, Nicole did not like Shawn very much.Gale held Nicole's face. "But Nicole, the man with white hair is your father.""Huh?"Nicole was stunned.Gale nodded. "It's him, and he's your daddy."Nicole stopped talking and turned to look at Shawn. She quickly retracted her gaze and then took another look at Shawn.She suddenly threw herself into Gale's arms, holding her neck tightly. "Mommy, no matter whether that is Daddy or not, you will always be by my side. You can't leave me, okay?""Of course, Mommy will be here all the time." After Gale's
Her voice was calm, but every word seemed to cut Shawn's heart.He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but did not know what to say.He was afraid that she would be angry, afraid that she would be unhappy.Shawn has never been so cautious before. He is afraid that he will be wrong in everything he does.Gale lowered his eyes, looking at his hand on her waist.He immediately shrank back like an electric shock."Gale, you don't like me hugging you, then..."Then what would he do?What must he do to satisfy her?At this moment, Shawn was humbled to the extreme.All he wanted was to please the woman in front of him, to use up everything he had to do so.He was willing to stand in front of her, as lowly as dust, and let go of all his position in life.He just hoped that she would not leave him alone again."Gale, if you come back, don't leave again." Shawn's eyes were so deep, and the affection inside was about to overwhelm Gale.He almost said, 'Gale, don't leave me.'
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