He hesitated.Joshua continued, "Mommy said that Shawn was really persistent in pursuing her. Why don't you try the same?""If you don't act now, Aunt Summer might really leave.""If she wanted to reject you, she would have said it directly. Since she has not outright refused you, it means she still has feelings for you!""Uncle Joe, what you need to do is dispel her doubts and give her a sense of security!"Upon hearing Joshua's words, Joe felt motivated. Right, Summer had not rejected him!She had just run away.Maybe she had not figured out how to face him yet. That did not mean she did not like him!Joe was invigorated.He immediately stepped through the side door, patting Joshua's head. "Well done, I owe you one for this!"Joshua chuckled. "Go for it, Uncle Joe, win the lady's heart soon, and give me some siblings to play with!""Go for it!"The guard was speechless.Should he stop them or not?He had not done anything wrong; Joshua had let him in. It had nothing to do

"Are Uncle Joe and Aunt Summer getting married?""Not yet, but they can now, since they have. When the time comes, we'll definitely be walking down the aisle with them," Joshua said.Nicole nodded. "So only married boys and girls can kiss.""Yes. You need to remember this, so you don't let other boys take advantage of you!"Cough, cough! Shawn lightly coughed twice. "It's past eight, you guys should go wash up and get ready for bed."Nicole looked innocent. "Dad, I haven't finished watching this episode of the cartoon yet."Only Nicole was actually watching TV."Watch it tomorrow. Let's go, Daddy will take you upstairs," Shawn said, standing up.He took his daughter's hand.Joshua could go by himself.Why was Joe able to come in? It must have been Joshua's doing.Joshua thought he had slipped out unnoticed, but Shawn had seen him all along. He just did not want to expose him.After all, they did need Joshua's help.Seeing this, Gale also got up. "Right, it's getting late,

Summer felt even more confused. Women tend to overthink, keeping things to themselves, and men cannot guess what is going on. Joe and Summer just stared at each other from afar, neither taking a step forward. After watching for a while, Gale finally could not help but turn to Shawn. "What do you think? How long will they stay like this tonight?""How would I know?"It was not like he was the one chasing after a woman.Gale muttered, "What is Joe doing? After so many years with no action or progress, suddenly confessing and pursuing all in one night, Summer would be scared to death by him. He either does nothing at all, or moves too fast. Who can adapt to that?"If she were Summer, she would panic too. How could a longtime friend and boss suddenly become someone who had been secretly in love with her for a long time?"Is it still fast? I thought he would have won Summer over when they left the country," Shawn said.Gale gave him a scornful look. "Do you think every man is like you

Was Joe serious, or was it just a fleeting infatuation, or worse, a desire to possess her?Summer's question was what most women had in their hearts. They always wondered what he truly loved about me? What specific qualities do I possess that he loved? How deep was his love? Would it last? Would he leave?Men seemed to treat emotions more casually, withdrawing when they pleased, diving in when they wished. Women were different. Once they loved, it was with all their hearts and souls.Joe gazed into her eyes, silent. His silence undoubtedly made Summer's heart flutter even more.Could he not answer? Did he not want to address her worries?Gale's heart clenched. "Speak up, Joe! Isn't this what you've been waiting for? Show some sincerity, why are you suddenly mute?""Goodness me! I'm anxious!""Say what's on your mind!"The living room remained eerily quiet.Gale glanced at Shawn again.Shawn looked back with a wronged expression. How many times had he endured Gale's silent rep

Summer glanced at the staircase.Shawn and Gale had said they were taking the kids to wash up and sleep, but they had not returned for quite a while now, and there was no sign of them anywhere.She figured that they would not show up as long as she and Joe did not leave. Those who knew, knew. This was their way of giving space to her and Joe, letting them sort things out on their own!At this point, even best friends were not entirely reliable anymore."Gale already has two kids, and you're still single. Need some encouragement? Hm?" Joe leaned in close to her ear, whispering.Usually, Summer would have shot him a fierce glare and snapped back at him. However, she was quiet and docile.She even could not help but wonder if having children and a family would make her gentler.Suddenly, she was startled by her thoughts. She snapped out of it. What was she thinking?Seeing her being so obedient melted Joe's heart.The usually fierce and bold little wildcat had suddenly turned into