"Galey being sad for a while is better than not seeing through Aurum's true face for a lifetime. If Aurum can repent and leave Sea City forever, I can give him a chance so you don't have to be hurt by the truth!" Shawn muttered to himself.

It all depends on what Aurum will do. Will Aurum fight to the end like Natalie used to? Or will he be a bit more sensible and retreat?

Shawn left the study. There were occasional sounds of joy and laughter in the playroom. Gale was playing with the two children.

Shawn walked in, and Nicole was the first to see him, sweetly calling out, "Daddy!"

A baby girl's baby voice always comforts her father.

"What's Nicole playing?" Shawn crouched down, patting her head. "You're sweating."

"A game, Daddy, do you want to join?"

Gale said from the side, "It's getting late, time to prepare for bath and bedtime. Daddy will play with you when he's free tomorrow."

Nicole nodded obediently. "Okay."

Joshua was still sitting coolly beside, playing with a Rubik'