This crazy woman must have scared Nicole. It was a pity he could not kill her ten thousand times!However…At this time, Nicole's small and weak voice sounded. "Daddy."Shawn was furious and did not hear it.Nicole raised the volume again. "Daddy… Wait a minute..."Winnie quickly reached out and grabbed Shawn's trousers, and shouted, "Nicole is calling you! Mr. Wood, did you hear her!"Shawn did not turn his head back."Nicole is pulling out her IV drip!"Hearing what Winnie said, he stopped and looked back.At first glance, Nicole really sat up and raised his hand to pull out the needle in his hand."Nicole!" Shawn's deep eyes flashed. "What are you doing! Don't!"Only then did Nicole stop her movements, blinked, and tears flowed down her face.While crying, she said, "Daddy, why are you doing this to Mommy… You can't do this..."Shawn froze in place as if struck by lightning.What?When Winnie heard this, she was overjoyed. She raised her head and burst out laughing!
Nicole looked at Winnie's face seriously.Winnie squeezed out a smile and kept saying, "Nicole, of course I am Mommy, how come you don't even know Mommy… Since your surgery, Mommy has been with you. …”Nicole was a little dizzy.'Well, this is Mommy.''That's right, it's her.'The thought in Nicole's mind became more certain as if something was guiding her thinking and changing her cognition.Nicole's eyes froze for a moment.When she regained consciousness, Winnie's face was enlarged before her eyes.'That's right… That's what Mommy looks like.'Nicole looked at Shawn. "Daddy, this is Mommy. You are mistaken."A lot of disbelief flashed in Shawn's eyes.'What the hell is going on here?'Subconsciously, he wanted to find Gale.She should have been in the ward the whole time. Why was there no one around now?However, on second thought, Shawn's heart ached.If Gale saw this scene, she would be heartbroken...Her good daughter, suddenly calling other women Mommy...She wo
As he heard this, anger in Shawn's heart burned even more vigorously.If Gale heard this…However, there is a saying that the more you are afraid of something, the more it will happen.A shocked and flustered female voice came from the door. "Nicole… What do you call her?"Shawn turned his head abruptly.Gale stood at the door, with her hands on the door frame, looking weak.She bit her lower lip tightly, her hair was slightly messy, and she looked at Nicole fixedly.Seeing this, Winnie moved closer to Nicole as if she was afraid that Gale would snatch her away!"Gale!" Shawn stepped forward quickly, wrapped her waist around her, and supported her. "You're here."There was a tremor in Gale's voice.She looked up at Shawn. "I just went out for a meal and went to the bathroom along the way. What happened?"Gale heard it, and Nicole called Winnie 'Mommy'.Her brain has completely lost the ability to think.Shawn was like her life-saving straw, and she could only cling to him
Things suddenly developed like this, which fell out of his control!Seeing Gale so sad, Winnie only felt refreshed physically and mentally.She sat on the hospital bed, hugged Nicole, and replied loudly on purpose, "I don't know who that aunt is. Nicole, do you know her? Have you seen her before?"Nicole shook her head.Winnie was extremely proud.Unexpectedly, Natalie's methods worked, and she made Nicole follow her so wholeheartedly.'Could it be... witchcraft?'Forget it! Winnie could not care less. She saw the shadow of success!"If you don't know her, just treat her as a stranger." Winnie's voice became louder, and Gale could hear every word clearly. "However, Nicole, you have to understand, although she looks like me, I am your mommy. She is not."Nicole nodded vigorously. "Well! Mommy, don't worry, I will definitely remember your appearance! Because you are a unique Mommy, no matter how others look like you, it is not you!""You're so smart. Be sure to look out for Mom
"You called me Auntie...""I'm sorry." Nicole immediately corrected herself. "You are still very young, should I call you Miss?"The daughter she raised knew manners. Nicole already knew things very well and was socially adept.However, this was not the answer Gale wanted to hear."You should call me..." Gale suppressed the lump in her throat but still could not say the word.She never imagined that she would tell Nicole to call her Mommy one day.Nicole looked up at Winnie and asked, "Mommy, this auntie is a bit strange, is she your friend? Or is it Daddy's friend?""A friend of Daddy's.""Why did she appear here, and Daddy just hugged her." Nicole said, thinking of something, "Could it be that you and Daddy quarreled because of this aunt?"Winnie rolled her eyes and nodded, pretending to be pitiful. "Yeah... But don't worry about these things, as long as you take good care of your body.""How can I not care about it? It's wrong for Daddy to do this, and this aunt is even
Even if Nicole did not believe it, Winnie just needed to emphasize it a few more times, and Nicole would believe it.Gale could tell at a glance that something was wrong.However, she did not know where the problem was!The emotions in her heart were surging. Gale could not bear it at all, and she was about to faint.She stared at her fiercely and yelled, "Winnie, what did you do to Nicole! Give back my daughter! Give her back to me!"After trying so many methods, Nicole still only believed in Winnie, which Gale could not accept.Her emotions were on the verge of losing control.Gale pinched Winnie's shoulders with both hands and kept shaking. "What curse did you cast on her, quickly undo it! Undo it! Otherwise... I will die with you!""My daughter who was conceived in October suddenly became yours? Why!""Winnie, return her to me quickly!"Gale could not accept this fact.Winnie waved her hand away. "Why are you acting crazy?""Am I crazy?" Gale was so angry that she almost
The pillow hit Gale's body, and fell to the ground again.She stood there like a wooden figure.Until Shawn came over and said, "Gale, let's go.""Go? Where are we going? Shawn, tell me, where else can I go?" she murmured, her eyes so empty.She could accept that Nicole preferred her father and the prosperity and excitement of Sea City, so she would allow her to stay here.She could also accept that Nicole needed higher education resources and better living conditions and that staying in the Wood family meant she would inherit hundreds of billions of assets.However, why did Nicole mistake another woman as her mother and forget about her!?This was a devastating blow to Gale!"Things will be resolved. It's useless for you to stay here now. You will only suffer more," Shawn said.If Nicole's words hurt her again, he was really afraid that she would pass out."Walk!"Shawn forcibly put his arms around her waist and led her out of the ward.Gale was unwilling to leave and kep
"Then what's going on? Why did Nicole wake up calling someone else her mother?" Shawn said with a gloomy face."Um...so, I said…I will go check it out..."Under Shawn's strong aura, the doctor stuttered and could not speak smoothly.Gale responded immediately. "Go! Go now!"She wanted to go in and take Nicole away but was pulled back by Shawn.Shawn said, "She rejects you very much now because… you beat Winnie just now. Let the nurse take her there. She just woke up, and her body is still weak."Gale's footsteps stopped abruptly.The doctor immediately called the head nurse over.The head nurse was good at this aspect because she had rich experience and was a mother."Come on, Nicole. Shall we go for a physical examination? I'll take you there, and you'll be back soon. You won't have any pain if you don't need injections or medicine. Just lay there," the head nurse said softly.Nicole shook her head. "No, I don't want to go.""Why? Your body is important. I'll take you there
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