Suddenly, Joshua looked upset. "I don't look cool or handsome at all."

Although the father and son quarreled a lot, Shawn would not hesitate when compliments were due.

"When you stepped forward to save Gale, that was very cool of you."

"Of course. A man should protect the one he loves the most!" Joshua suddenly became proud again.

A faint, almost imperceptible smile curved Shawn's lips and disappeared as quickly as it appeared.

Despite being mischievous and playful, Joshua was still just a kid.

"I discussed it with Gale. We decided to tell Nicole that you accidentally fell and got injured. Are you okay with that?" Shawn asked.

He better be okay with it!

Joshua pondered and said, "Can we say someone else caused me to fall, not that I fell on my own? It sounds smarter."

"Okay, Sure."

"Okay." Joshua expressed satisfaction at last.

He began anticipating his little sister's arrival.

It was boring. He did not know what to do, and watching TV would disturb Shawn's work.

However