"Actually, you don't have to accompany me. Shawn wouldn't be pleased," Aurum said."It's a matter of courtesy."Aurum suddenly smirked mockingly. "Do we need that between us?"Gale bit her lip. "I didn't mean that...""Gale, you're very fortunate now that you have Shawn by your side. He loves, respects, and cares for you and is accepted by Joshua and Nicole. Four years ago, when you jumped into the sea, you couldn't have imagined that one day you would have such a perfect life.""Perhaps that's life, we never know what happens next."Aurum stopped, facing her. "Gale, are you happy now?"Gale nodded."Do you love him?"Gale nodded again without hesitation.Aurum remained silent for a few seconds, then smiled. "I knew it. I guessed it a long time ago. Your feelings for Shawn never disappeared; they've always been buried deep in your heart. No matter what I do, I can't replace him.""Even though I've done so much for you. Even though we've known each other since childhood.""A

They were silent for a few minutes. Finally, Aurum spoke slowly, "Gale.""Yes," Gale replied, nervously clutching the edge of her clothes.She was eager to hear Aurum's answer.Aurum raised his hand, placing it gently on her shoulder. "I wish you a lifetime of happiness.""Aurum..."The disappointment in Gale's eyes deepened. It seemed he chose to end things there. She had no choice but to respect his decision and accept reality."As for me, I'll return to my original life. I'll quietly watch over you. I'll always be there," Aurum continued.Gale froze. She stared at Aurum. She could not understand. What did returning to his original life mean? Did that mean they could still interact like they used to?"Aurum, do you mean..." "Just like before. Do you understand?" Aurum said.Gale continued to stare at him, dumbfounded.Aurum added, "The difference is that we now have an additional bond between us. Gale, you're the true daughter of the Yarn family, my childhood playmate. Ou

He trusted her.Although, a tinge of jealousy in his heart kept surging. A man could hardly stay indifferent when his wife was alone with a man who liked her. What more when the man was Shawn, the King of Jealousy.Joshua appeared out of nowhere, standing between the two."Shawn, did Uncle Lefting leave because of you?"Shawn was speechless."Mom, you're smiling even brighter now. Did something good happen?"It was Gale's turn to be speechless.Shawn picked Joshua up. "Go stand aside."Little did he know, Joshua held onto the doorframe, "I won't go, I won't go. Uncle Lefting came to see me, and he left after putting down the flowers. Something's not right. Does this mean I won't see him again?""He's really a good man, Shawn. You can't bully him!""Uncle Lefting is already a sad single man. You have a wife, Nicole, and me. You're the winner in life. You should be gracious and forgiving, turn the other cheek, and be a true gentleman!"What a sneaky kid. For such a young age,

Moreover, Joshua was a piano prodigy. He had already made several public appearances, gaining considerable fame across the internet! If people knew he was the rich young heir of the Wood family, it would be bound to create a sensation online!"It's good to make it public. We can't keep the two children hidden forever," Mary chimed in.Peter nodded. "Yes, Joshua also needs a sense of identity. After all, he had hid from the public for so long.""That's right. It's settled then!" Lucas said.As a boy and the future heir of the Wood family, Joshua would eventually need to appear in public and assimilate into the various upper-class circles in Sea City. After all, he was going to take over the Wood Group.However, it was different for Nicole. As a girl of a wealthy family, she could live carefreely. It did not matter whether or not she managed the company. If she was career-oriented, she could join Joshua in taking over the company. If she was not interested in that, she could pursue

"I've been waiting for you! Come, I'll show you to your room! It's huge!"Hand in hand, the two of them ran swiftly toward the second floor."Slow down. Don't fall," Gale reminded from behind."Ma'am, rest assured, Temperley Hall is carpeted from top to bottom, and all the sharp corners are child-proofed. They won't get hurt," the housekeeper remarked, grinning ear to ear.Temperley Hall had not been this lively for a long, long time. It will continue in the long future without any more lonely moments!Gale said, "Thank you for your hard work.""It's all Mr. Wood's idea. Not only Temperley Hall, but their school has also gotten a makeover to ensure the kids' safety. All funded by Wood Group!" the housekeeper replied.Gale looked at Shawn. She remembered him mentioning something like this. Did he really act on it so quickly? Was it not too pampering? Were they treating the children as if they were too fragile? When Joshua and Nicole lived in the small town, they did not receive s