For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.
It's quite strange for me to say that we never had sex, since we were both adults.
But if I said yes...
In the face of Patrick, I found it difficult to say yes.
I felt that Shelton pinched my shoulder with a little force.
I looked at him.
Shelton suddenly leaned over, kissed my forehead, and then said with a smile, "Sorry, I know you are shy. I shouldn't mention this in public."
"Mm..." I nodded my head gently, as a posture for agreement.
I thought I had dodged the bullet, but Shelton continued, "However, this is about my dignity. If you don't say it, others will really think that I lost my ability."
He looked at me softly, but expected me to say something he wished.
He was waiting for me to confirm his ability.
I hesitated and then I realized that he just needed a simple answer. But when I was about to open my mouth, I heard Dulcie say, "Do you guys have to talk about this private thing when we are eating?"
As soon as she spoke, this topic was over.
Everyone knew that Dulcie had divorced for many years. It seemed that she had never found a boyfriend since then, so she certainly hadn't experienced what we were talking about for many years.
She sounded furious, so no one talked about this anymore.
It's over.
Soon, the dishes were served.
At the dining table, everyone was talking about businesses, and they also cared about the marriage between Shelton and me, especially Ned. He had been stressing over and over again that we should have as many children as possible after marriage.
We talked and drank.
The waiter poured Ned another glass of wine. Shelton and I toasted Ned.
After emptying the glass, Ned patted Shelton's arm and said, "Shelton, your marriage has always been the top priority in my heart. Now that you are engaged, I am relieved now. We will also settle down the wedding date tomorrow. You should have a child in half a year. Or you can have a child before the wedding. When your child is born, we will hold the wedding next year."
Ned wanted nothing but the increase in the members of the Cowell Family.
He had been talking about it so many times tonight, and I was used to it.
Shelton held me in his arms, lowered his head and said gently, "Did you hear that? We should work harder when we are back home tonight."
With a blush on my face, I lowered my head and didn't respond.
After we toasted to Ned, Patrick, who had been silent the whole night, suddenly said, "I have something to announce, grandpa."
"What?" Ned looked at him and asked with a smile, "Is Clark pregnant? My great grandson is about to come to this world?"
"No." Patrick directly denied. He looked at me and said, "I divorced Clark. I just did it this afternoon."
Divorce?!
His words were like a thunderbolt out of a clear sky!
I looked at Patrick unbelievably. I was at a loss!
Why did he do this? What would he do next?!
Everyone present was as surprised as I was!
Sheridan raised his hand and directly gave Patrick a slap. "Bastard! What's wrong with you! Are you f*king kidding us?"
By the side, Ned's face was also filled with astonishment.
"I'm not kidding."
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