Ah, women are always kept in the dark. She felt her heart ache for Gale.

Mary glanced at Shawn beside her with scrutiny and disapproval.

Shawn, being who he was, immediately noticed. What had he done? What mistake had he made to incur his mother-in-law's disapproval?

"Mom, what's wrong?" Gale also found it strange. "You're acting as if I'm pitiful and suffered greatly."

Every time Mom saw her, it was all warmth and smiles. Today, she sighed as soon as she arrived.

Mary smiled, a bit forced. "Nothing. Just missed you and the two kids, so came over early. Sorry to disturb you and Mr. Wood, all three of us came before you were even up."

"If you wanted to see Joshua and Nicole, why didn't you call me? I could have brought them over tonight for dinner. It's such a simple thing."

"It's fine, you're busy, so I thought I'd make a quick and convenient trip."

After saying this, Mary glanced at Shawn again. This time, her disapproval was even more apparent.

"Mom, Joshua and Nicole haven'