Joshua was just being a kid, spouting nonsense.

"Tsk, you don't understand men." Joshua shook his head repeatedly. "Mommy, you still need to stay vigilant. Don't get too comfortable and forget the dangers."

"Go, go, go, quickly wash up and get to bed."

By the time Gale had gotten the two kids to sleep, it was already past ten at night. She returned to the master bedroom. For some inexplicable reason, looking at the neatly made bed, she felt a sense of emptiness. Shawn had not been this late in a long time. He always left work on time and preferred to handle any work he could from home. He was very family-oriented and always wanted to spend his free time with her.

Tonight must be something really important at the company.

Gale lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. She had long gotten used to falling asleep in Shawn's arms.

After some thought, Gale picked up her phone and sent him a message. [Still busy? It's really late.]

After sending the message, she waited, h