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Chapter 781

Author: Wen Tang Tang
Gale pushed down the panic in her heart.

Nicole said, "Mommy, if I can, I want to attend the same school as Joshua. It doesn't matter where it is."

Gale patted her on the head. "Yes, I understand."

In truth, Gale was thinking about Joshua's future as well.

Joshua was incredibly intelligent and an amazing piano genius as well. If he kept on staying in that small city, his experiences and exposure would be limited. He would not be able to see the vast world.

It was too small of a place, and it was way less developed than Sea City.

Gale had planned on waiting until Joshua was older. She had planned on waiting until Joshua was in primary school.

For the sake of her children's future, she could go to any city except for Sea City.

Yet, fate loved to toy with her. Even after going through so much, she still returned in the end.

At the Lefting family residence, Joshua sat on the sofa with his chin on his little hand, staring into space.

"Joshua, here are some fresh cherries. Why
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    "That's right. Then, Gale would lose everything. She can't beat Shawn. Even if this ends up in court, Shawn has the advantage. Shawn has money and power, and the court will give the both of you to Shawn. That's not something you want, right?"Joshua answered, "Yes, I understand that, which is why I didn't acknowledge him in the park. I'm not angry, Uncle Lefting. I…"He stopped.Aurum looked at him and said, "What? Tell me what's on your mind. I'll do everything in my power to help you.""I want to stay in Sea City. I want to go back with Mommy after Nicole's surgery. I don't want her to leave alone even if she came with Nicole. She'll feel very sad if that happens." How could Aurum possibly reject a reason like that?It was so mature and caring.That was right. If Nicole was taken by the Wood family, then Gale would be all alone.How sad would she be then?Yet, Gale was so strong. She would always bury everything in her heart.Those beside her would not even know how to con

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    She looked a bit fierce, and she seemed to be plotting a lot of things!In the living room.Natalie let out a smile the moment she saw Aurum, saying softly, "Aurum, where were you today? The company said you weren't in.""I was settling some private matters."Natalie said, "I went to make reservations for our wedding banquet today. I looked at it so much that my eyes feel so tired now."Aurum nodded. "You've worked hard today. You should have just left it to the housekeeper to handle.""It's a once-in-a-lifetime event for us. I wanted to make sure that I was a part of the process. If I make sure that I did all the details during the wedding, I'll feel very accomplished!""Alright, as long as you're happy."Natalie said, "That's right. I got some really high-quality ingredients from the banquet providers just now. I plan on giving them as gifts.."Aurum never cared about those things. Natalie was usually the one who dealt with everything.He usually just agreed with whatever s

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    He even made it known that whoever managed to get pregnant with Shawn's child would be able to do anything they wanted to the Wood family. He would give them anything!Yet, Shawn's will was too firm. Even though women threw themselves at him, not a single person managed to succeed. To the rich and noble, children was the continuation of their line. How could Lucas allow his family to end with Shawn?After so long, Nicole finally appeared. Even if she were a girl, Lucas would not let her go easily."Luckily, they don't know about Joshua. Otherwise, you would have really just helped the Wood family raise a child for four years and ended up with nothing for yourself," Peter said.Gale's expression sank. "Dad, let's take it one step at a time. If Nicole wants to stay behind, I'll respect her choice.""Nicole is still young. No matter how mature she is, she's just a child. She doesn't understand what it all means. She'll just feel that being with her father doesn't mean she'll lose h

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    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

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