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."

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

brought her flowers, and she saw me with Kya, so she gave a few to us, not to me,

she smiled, lifting Kya,

waved her little hand, her

warmly,

also bid Shawn

steps, then turned back to see Shawn looking at them with eager eyes. She spoke softly, "Let's leave

up as he waved, "Take good care

Kya from Emily's arms, and they

to Emily and asked, "You guys

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

guys really see me as someone who's

in her car seat with a little milk bottle, said, "Mommy is the best

Emily leaned

with a smile, "It's okay, I love her even

"I

their playful banter, turning

and her mood lifted. The first day

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