Shawn said, "I know you've always had your own way of thinking, and if you think it's right, then it's right. But you really need to get along with Mr. James, don't be stubborn, don't—" "Here we go again!" Emily glared at him. "I'm not a child, why would I throw a tantrum for no reason?"

Shawn lowered his head, chuckling to himself, "In my eyes, you're still a kid."

Suddenly, Emily remembered her childhood, a pang of bitterness in her heart as she averted her gaze.

Shawn sighed, "You've had it tough, having me as a father, and then there's your mother... She wasn't always like this, I don't know what happened to make her change."

"Maybe it's because I didn't fulfill my role as the head of the family well, she was under too much pressure, and that's why she became more and more selfish."

Emily calmly said, "When facing choices, everyone has their own priorities. Mom just chose my brother, that's all."

Shawn continued, "Your brother called me yesterday. I didn't want to cause you any trouble, so I didn't tell him about our current situation. I just said we were still living in your apartment. He wants to visit me, but I refused."

Emily nodded slightly, asking, "Do you miss him? We could let him visit you."

"I know your brother won't harm you, but he's too soft-hearted. With a little coaxing from your mom, he might spill the beans. If they find out you're with Mr. James, you'll never hear the end of it," Shawn said. "So, I won't see anyone but you guys!"

Emily simply nodded, not saying much.

After chatting for a while longer, Shawn urged Emily to leave, "It's New Year's Day, the James family must have a lot of guests. Let Mr. James go back, don't keep him here with me. I'm doing quite alright, don't worry about me."

Kya, who was holding some roses, and gave them to Shawn, "These are from Auntie for daddy, and these are for

saw me with Kya, so she

twinkled, and she smiled, lifting Kya,

grandpa!" Kya waved her little hand, her voice soft and

smiled warmly, "Bye-bye,

bid

them with eager eyes. She spoke softly,

up as he waved, "Take good care of

Emily's arms, and

to Emily and asked, "You guys didn't argue, did

speechless. Her dad was worried she would argue with Charlie out of stubbornness,

guys really see me

with a little milk bottle,

sweetheart!" Emily leaned

smile, "It's okay, I love her even when she's

immediately responded, "I

turned red, and she ignored their playful banter, turning to look out the

scenery outside was pleasant, and her mood lifted. The first day of the New Year, everything

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