"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.'
Nicole looked at him, then shrank back, only showing half of her face. "How can the strange white-haired uncle be Daddy..."Shawn had never cared about his silver hair before.However, now his daughter dislikes his hair color so much.Shawn tried his best to keep his voice as gentle as possible. "What... is your name? Tell Daddy.""Nicole."Nicole... What a nice name. It sounds like an echo.""How do you know that Mommy gave me the name because it sounds like that?"Shawn smiled faintly and explained, "Because she is missing me, just like, I am missing her. Daddy misses Mommy, and Mommy misses Daddy, so you are called Nicole, like an echo of our past."Nicole seemed to understand and nodded.Gale retorted, "The meaning of this name is not what you think! Shawn, don't misinterpret it!"What does he mean that she misses him too? No way!Shawn's smile deepened. "Okay, well, it does sound like it.""You..."Gale did not know what to say.She had not seen him for so long, but
That was why Gale quickly reminded her!"Let her go on. I really didn't fulfill my responsibility as a father, it was my fault. Nicole is not wrong to not like me." Shawn misunderstood, thinking that Gale was afraid that Nicole's words would provoke him and hurt him again."It's meaningless to say these things now. Four years, I chose to live by myself, why let Nicole pour bitter water in front of you."Gale pinched Nicole's palm.Nicole immediately understood what she meant.She could not tell Daddy about Joshua and Mrs. Zoe!She remembered again!Gale quickly changed the subject. "I came back this time to visit Dad first. I didn't expect it to be so lively when I entered the door. Everyone is here. What happened?"Peter just watched them and burst into tears. "Gale… didn't expect you, you..."'Why are you back!' Peter could not say this sentence.She had been hiding for years, and it had been fine. Although Shawn had found out and was onto them, he and Aurum were still tryi
Gale glanced sideways at Shawn. "I'm asking Aurum. I didn't ask you!"Shawn pursed his lips."Aurum has helped me many times. He is my benefactor, Shawn. Is this how you treat him? Do you want to offend all the friends around me and force them to leave before you are satisfied?""That's not the case, Gale. Doesn't he know your whereabouts?"Gale asked back, "Why would Aurum know my whereabouts?"Shawn frowned.It was strange.'Isn't Molly Gale?'There were two of them?Did he make a mistake in judgment and misunderstand Aurum?However...Before Shawn could think about it, Aurum said, "Gale, Mr. Wood recently met a designer named Molly. He always felt that Molly is you. I kind of know Molly, I helped her escape and hide.""Then, he forced you to ask about the whereabouts of that woman named Molly?"Aurum nodded. "Yes. I said I didn't know them well. But Mr. Wood's temper… you will understand." The two were playing along.They have been friends for many years, and there was
The person he wanted was right in front of him!Shawn's obsession with Molly was only because he lost Gale.However, Gale was back!The stand-ins were meaningless!"They?" Gale keenly caught the word in his sentence. "Besides Molly, do you have other women?""I..."Shawn was at a loss for words for a while.Indeed there were.There was still Winnie in Temperley Hall!Seeing that he did not speak, Gale's heart suddenly ached.She thought that he would have somehow… yearned for her and stayed single for life. Turned out… a man's commitment and affection had a time limit!Gale thought if she was not Molly, but if there really were a woman called Molly, Shawn would definitely fall in love with her!How funny!Aurum said, "There is one in Temperley Hall. She looks exactly like you, with exactly the same facial features. At first glance... I thought it was you."Shawn glanced over.Aurum needed to shut up.Gale looked at him and said, "It seems that you don't love me as you s
"Gale, leave it to me, I will definitely find the bone marrow for Nicole!"Gale looked at him and said, "The probability of matching is higher for immediate family members. Shawn, I have checked all the medical banks, and there was no match. Right now... only your bone marrow may be able to save Nicole."Shawn agreed without hesitation, "I will arrange for an examination tomorrow. Once they match, I will send Nicole to the hospital immediately to prepare for the transplant operation!"Hearing these words, Gale's heart, which had been on hold for so long, could finally fall to the ground.She was finally relieved.She did not have to worry anymore, and Nicole will soon be able to get rid of the torment of the disease!Gale looked at him. "I can only rely on you… Shawn, Nicole is still so young and her life hasn't even started yet. I must save her and let her recover." "Don't worry, with me here, nothing will happen to Nicole!"His daughter is so delicate and precious, and she m
He was so selfish and conceited, and he wanted to satisfy his personal wishes so much. How could he let her leave with Nicole.However, Gale still had the slightest hope.She wanted to ask.Maybe... Maybe Shawn would agree?Perhaps, in the past four years, his temperament has changed greatly, and he has matured a lot?Shawn fell silent.There was silence all around, so quiet that Gale's breathing could be heard.Gale felt that she was really ridiculous and she was humiliating herself here...She shook her head and said, "Forget it. Just pretend I didn't say anything!""Gale, why are you still thinking about leaving me?"Gale put down her hand that was covering her face and looked straight at him. "Because I hate you! Are you satisfied with this answer?""You still… Do you still hate me?""Yes! I hate you all the time! I will never be able to forgive you!"Shawn asked, "Then what should I do, so that you will try to let go of the past hatred and... forgive me?""Let me go,
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