Her tone softened. "Give Joshua some time, okay? Spend more time with him. I'll talk to him. He will call you Daddy in no time."Gale tugged at his sleeve, swaying gently. Her voice was both soft and tender. She looked innocent and pitiable with her big, watery eyes fixed on him.Shawn could not resist. He sighed softly and reached for her hand."This is my fault. If you knew Joshua was your son, you would not have treated him like that, and he wouldn't hold a grudge." Gale took a step forward, leaning onto him. "Take it easy, okay?""Should I apologize? Or should I give you a kiss so you'll feel better?"Shawn could not resist Gale's gentle plea. He held her waist, pulling her into his embrace. "A kiss?""Yes, a kiss for my husband." Gale nodded.Shawn gulped. Suddenly, her sudden display of affection made him a bit restless. If they were not in a hospital, he would press her against the wall and kiss her passionately until she could not stand anymore."Gale, do you think I

His two children would surely not prioritized money above all else. Shawn had confidence in Gale too; she had raised the two children well. Joshua and Nicole surely valued their bond over all else.When Joshua was living away, Nicole talked about her brother daily. She thought about him while eating, doing everything with him in mind. Despite returning to the luxurious life at Temperley Hall, she never forgets her brother. She even kept trying to hint at Shawn subtly, but unfortunately, Shawn remained oblivious."You're really jumping ahead of yourself. Maybe Nicole will be a career-oriented strong woman in the future, while Joshua will be a carefree young master." Gale chuckled."The children would have to find this out themselves. We can't control them that much, Gale."True. Each person has their own path. Parents cannot accompany their children throughout their lives.Gale lifted her chin, lightly poking his chest. "You seem to be quite open-minded. If only you could be this

So, Joshua could only lie there, bored out of his mind. Every part of his body seemed to ache. However, he was too proud to complain about the pain.He needed something to distract himself. He wished he had supersonic hearing to eavesdrop on the conversation between Shawn and his mother outside the door.The door soon opened, and it stunned him. "You're back... huh?"'Who was this white-haired old man?' Joshua asked, "Old man, did you walk into the wrong room?"Lucas was ecstatic, and his eyes lit up upon seeing him. "No! This is the place!" Lucas hurriedly walked to the bedside, feeling heartache and pity. "Dear great-grandson, you must be in pain. Oh, I wish I could bear this injury for you."Joshua was bewildered."Lie down and rest," Lucas wanted to pat his head but hesitated, afraid of causing him more pain, "Why are you so thin? You need to eat more. Later, we'll get you all the best food.""Oh dear, my poor great-grandson."While Gale treated Joshua a little better tha

Shawn rolled his eyes despite being usually calm and collected. Unfortunately, Lucas caught him in the act."What did you do to Joshua? Look at how scared you've made the child. He's keeping things to himself!" Lucas asked."What could have scared him?" Shawn had never seen Joshua scared."You don't understand! Step aside, step aside. Stay away from my dear great-grandson; he is too scared to say anything," Lucas scolded.Impatiently, Lucas shooed Shawn away, then looked at Joshua with a smile. "Speak up, don't be afraid."Joshua pouted and said, "Shawn said he won't give me shares of the company in the future.""What?!""He also said he prefers his daughter over me.""What?!!"Unable to bear it any longer, Shawn tried to explain, "I..."Lucas interrupted him, "Shut up!"Joshua almost burst into laughter at Shawn's predicament."In fact, it's not about the shares… What he said hurt me..." Joshua continued, still pouting, looking pitiful.Lucas hurriedly comforted him, "Wha

Lucas felt that he had been too harsh with Gale. Gale had never done anything to betray the Wood family; it was the Wood family that owed her too much."Treat her well from now on. She has sacrificed and given too much for you. We need to make it up to her," Lucas said.Shawn replied lightly, "Some things can't be compensated for; we can only do our best.""That's true. However, your relationship with Gale will affect the children, do you understand?"Lucas had observed their relationship all along. He saw clearly how difficult and exhausting their relationship was."Grandpa, I will do everything in my power to sincerely keep her by my side as my wife. I want her to love me. I will only love her."Lucas patted his shoulder. "I'll be waiting for your good news.""Hopefully.""As expected. Shawn, I wish you success," Lucas said.Shawn slightly hooked his lips. "I am confident.""Good, good." Lucas laughed heartily. "Excellent."After seeing Lucas off at the hospital, Shawn ret