Hugo's eyes briefly betrayed a tinge of dejection as he caught on to their uneasiness. Nevertheless, it swiftly vanished."Thomas, Caleb, Melly, come with me. I have a surprise for you, and it's waiting for you there," he said, opening the glass door.Thomas and Caleb instinctively looked at Tamara. It was after she nodded that they followed Hugo.Jeremiah's eyes landed on Tamara and Sebastian, and a smile formed on his face. "It seems like you've had a good rest. You're looking much better than before."Tamara and Sebastian sat on the couch.Sebastian said coldly, "Are you hoping we'll be unwell?"Jeremiah's smile stiffened, and he robotically turned to look at Henry. "Was that what I meant?"Henry, who was engrossed in his book, looked up at Jeremiah with a perplexed expression. "Huh? What did you say?"Jeremiah was speechless.Then, Helena chimed in, "Seb, aren't you being too sensitive?"Sebastian shot her a glance and said nothing.Tamara quickly said, "He's just too fr
Caleb hesitated at first but eventually nodded and said, "I had fun."Having been raised within the Custry family, Caleb still cherished a sense of attachment toward Hugo. Regardless of any previous misunderstandings, he believed everything could be resolved easily as long as Hugo extended an olive branch.The only one who was struggling to come to terms was Thomas. Thomas's visage betrayed a whirlwind of emotions, a maelstrom of conflicting sentiments swirling beneath the surface. His face oscillated between moments of doubt and puzzlement as if caught in a perpetual struggle. After a prolonged pause, he expelled a heavy breath as though relinquishing the weight of his internal battle.Tamara's voice carried a hint of concern as she addressed Thomas. "Thomas, what's going on in your mind?"Thomas met Tamara's gaze and spoke earnestly. "Mommy, I've been thinking about whether I want to accept him as my grandpa or not."Tamara arched an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "What exactl
"What?"Tamara was confused. She totally did not understand what Anthony was talking about.She ruffled her hair with annoyance. "Anthony, I don't know what you're talking about, but I have nothing to do with the things between the two of you. If something has happened, you shouldn't be coming to me."Upon saying that, she directly hung up the call.She was no longer sleepy after being interrupted, and she looked very sullen.Sebastian opened the door and came in to see her looking like that. He immediately went to her and asked, "What's the matter? Did you have a nightmare?"Tamara looked at him, then she immediately hugged him. "Dear, I'm not awake…"Sebastian was a little helpless. "Did someone wake you up?"Tamara responded with a hum while nuzzling her face in his chest.Sebastian carried her in his arms and walked toward the bathroom. "Just get up since you can't sleep anymore, and we'll take a walk together."Tamara was feeling very reluctant. However, she could not go
Anthony's face broke into a sorrowful smile. Looking at Helena, he was torn between emotions.Helena was very cool and collected. She looked at Anthony and calmly said, "I know you have someone else in your heart. I lost my feelings for you when I found out about this. I am not unwanted, and it's not like I have to be with you. So, let's break up."She had wanted to communicate that since the beginning. However, after receiving a definite answer from Tamara, she discontinued all contact with Anthony. She went as far as blocking him on all platforms.Helena had never considered this to be a complicated matter. In her view, if they were incompatible, the straightforward solution would be to end their relationship.Anthony looked sullen. "Are you sure you want to break up with me?"Helena raised an eyebrow. "What's the matter? You disagree?""Yes, I don't agree."Anthony fixed his gaze upon her with an astonishingly serene and earnest expression before he uttered, "I like you, and
Tamara looked at him in a daze, then she sighed. "Mm-hmm. You're right."Sebastian wore a gentle smile, addressing the situation before him. "If they can overcome this hurdle and find a way to be together, it would prove the strength of their love. Yet, if they can't resolve their differences, it might be better to end things sooner. Otherwise, they could face even greater heartache in the future."Tamara looked at him and said nothing. She still felt like a mess.Sebastian glanced at her and said, "Do you want to roam around in the city?"Tamara hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "Oh, alright."Both of them left the villa and drove downtown to wander around.Sebastian parked his car right outside the mall. As Tamara laid eyes on the familiar sight, she was taken aback. "Why did you bring me here?"Sebastian said softly, "Didn't they say retail therapy can uplift one's spirits? That's why I brought you here, to shop and hopefully make you feel better."Tamara was
Tamara saw the dangerous glint behind Sebastian's smile and immediately chirped, "No, I'll think about it. I'll let you know when I come to a decision."The smile on Sebastian's face deepened. He waved the waiter over to give their orders.Tamara got up from her seat. "Excuse me while I use the washroom.""Okay," nodded Sebastian.Tamara headed for the washroom. There was one inside the restaurant, so she didn't have to leave. After relieving herself, Tamara touched up on her makeup in front of the mirror.Unperturbed by the sudden appearance of someone from the men's washroom, Tamara continued with her task, placing her makeup back into her bag, seemingly unaffected. She readied herself to depart without acknowledging the passerby.But that person suddenly blocked her off."Hello…I never expect to run into you here," sounded a familiar voice. Tamara's brows knitted together at the voice. She turned around and saw a charming man smiling at her.Tamara stared at the man. "And yo
When Tamara returned to her seat, she noticed that the food had already been served. "They're fast," she remarked, impressed by the efficient service.Sebastian chuckled. "No. You just took a long time."Tamara rolled her eyes.She muttered silently to herself, "Fine."She decided to be the bigger person this time and let it slide.Besides, it was true that she was gone longer than usual. Randy had taken up some of her time.Tamara felt nothing toward Randy, so she didn't think much about their interaction.She dug into her food like a hungry wolf. In the face of delicious food, Tamara's negative emotions disappeared without a trace.Sebastian mused, "So it's true. The quickest way to cheer a girl up is through shopping and food."With gentle precision, Sebastian skillfully peeled the prawns for Tamara. Seeing the contentment and satisfaction on her face as she relished each bite, he felt his mood lifting too. "Where do you want to go later?" asked Sebastian.Tamara shook h
"You and Mr. Custry make such a happy couple." After saying that, the beautician sat down and prepared her tools.Tamara smiled but said nothing.Silence filled the room. Only the sound of water flowing could be heard.Tamara relaxed against the bed. Sleep slowly crept up to Tamara, and with a soft flutter of her eyelids, she succumbed to its peaceful arrival.When the beautician noticed this, she got up to light up some candles. The room instantly became imbued with a faint fragrance.However, Tamara's eyes immediately sprang open when she took a whiff of the scent. Her eyes turned cold as she turned to the beautician.The beautician froze. "Mrs. Custry. Weren't you…weren't you about to sleep?"Tamara took note of how anxious the beautician was. It didn't seem like she was shocked by Tamara's waking up. If anything, she seemed more like a thief caught in the act.Tamara narrowed her eyes and laughed suddenly. "What candles did you use?"The beautician hesitated to reply. "It'
The bed was also adorned in striking white. Margot's bridal gown gradually slipped off, and her hair spread out behind her on the bed. Her smooth skin shone beneath the dazzling light.Benjamin stared at her. "Margot, you have to spend the rest of your life making up for your lies.""Okay," Margot agreed without hesitation.The temperature in the room rose, and the night had just begun.It was as Tamara said. Because of their tragic past, the heavens decided to bless them in this life. They lived happily ever after from that day onward.Benjamin successfully inherited the Inkling Corporation. A year later, Margot gave birth to a daughter. She resembled Benjamin and was as beautiful as a doll.Their little girl grew up in a loving family, and the love between Margot and Benjamin only grew with time. They developed Nammu Bay, transforming it into a popular tourist destination.Another year passed, and Tamara and Sebastian got married. The wedding was almost identical to the one fr
The newlywed walked into the wedding hall hand in hand.The wedding hall was also well-decorated. Shane, Trevor, Jacob, and Alex sat in the front row.The host congratulated the couple, and after the couple exchanged rings, the crowd erupted in cheers. The wedding went past quickly. And when Margot was led to her bridal room, she was still very much in a daze.Because of Margot's condition, she had to leave early and let Benjamin deal with the guests alone.As time passed, Margot grew more and more anxious. But she didn't dare move a muscle. Benjamin had told her to keep the veil on and wait for him.Margot had never been this obedient before. But she had no choice. Disobeying wouldn't do. What if her husband ran away?Just then, the door opened. Margot's heart tightened, and she immediately went tense in anticipation.A faint stench of alcohol wafted over, and she saw his shoes from under the veil.He was standing before her but made no move to greet her.Margot couldn't help
When the others saw Benjamin standing still in a daze, they all asked in confusion, "What's going on? Why did he stop?""What is he thinking about?""Did he lose his mind because he was too excited to meet his bride?"Someone made a joke, and others burst into laughter.Downstairs, Sebastian exchanged looks with Tamara, who was upstairs. His gaze returned to Benjamin.The wedding had been going on smoothly. But it seemed that Benjamin's memories might be their biggest challenge.Now that Benjamin had recovered his memories, what would he do next?However, Benjamin quickly came back to his senses. He walked forward calmly until he reached the door. As his gaze swept over Tamara and Natasha, a small smile appeared on his face.Tamara piped up, "Mr. Inkling, Nat and I had planned to set up some challenges for you. However, considering the hardships you and Margot have gone through, those challenges seem trivial in front of you. So, I thought, why not give you a clear path that led
"Shit! Isn't that too ruthless?""Leave it to the four Moore brothers to pull this trick!""Stop standing around and start drinking!"Benjamin watched on without any change in expression. He turned to the last row of men and smiled. "I'll leave the first round to you."Those men were all eager to try. They rolled up their sleeves and loosened their ties, their eyes gleaming with excitement.Benjamin made room for them, and they eagerly stepped forward. They picked up the glasses and downed them in one gulp."Let's go!" The cheers that erupted motivated them further. But despite their fierce drinking, they were no match for the abundant alcohol. When they looked up, they found that they were only halfway through. Some of them were already feeling tipsy!Sunlight spilled onto the drinks. A gentle breeze caused ripples on the liquid, resembling scattered stars.The men noticed the entrance was within arm's reach, and they gritted their teeth to endure the torture.Harris was th
The morning sunlight bathed the earth, casting a brilliant glow on every corner of Simmons Residence. Everyone's faces were filled with smiles. In the room, the styling team was already in position. They first helped Margot into the wedding gown and began styling her hair.Although Margot never decided on her bridal makeup, she did try each style. To surprise her, Benjamin accompanied her to try out the bridal makeup but kept the final choice from her.Now, dressed in the beautiful wedding gown, Margot remembered the makeup styles she had tried before, and a smile graced her face. Tamara and Natasha also changed into their bridesmaid dresses. The makeup artist was working on them when Alex walked in with a gentle smile. "Have you done your preparation for the challenges?"Tamara gave a thumbs up. "Don't worry, Mom. I won't let them take your daughter away easily."Alex giggled. "That won't do. We have to see if Margot agrees."Margot immediately exclaimed, "I'm all in favor!"
"You're right!" Tamara exclaimed, and the three women chatted for a while before gradually falling asleep.In the Inkling Manor, lights were on, and a festive atmosphere filled every corner. Wealthy young men who knew Benjamin gathered there, celebrating the night.A few people sat on the couch by the pool. There were various drinks on the table. Jack picked up a bottle and praised, "This is a good wine. It's at least 30 years old! You're going all out, Mr. Inkling."Benjamin's face carried a contented smile. "It's my big day, so let's all have a good time together."Jack gave him a thumbs up. "You're very generous, Mr. Inkling."The others laughed along.Benjamin turned to Sebastian and suddenly smiled. "Why are you so calm? When we go over tomorrow, I wonder what challenges Tamara has for you."Sebastian calmly muttered, "She'll only cause trouble for you."Benjamin cocked an eyebrow. "You're quite confident. I can't wait to see you eat your words tomorrow."Sebastian shrugg
Margot responded, "Yes, but I believe he will recover his memory soon."Joseph chuckled. "It doesn't matter if he does recover his memory. He loves you either way."A sweet smile appeared on Margot's face.He was right. Benjamin loved her with or without his memories. Nothing could ever change that.Joseph gazed at Margot for a while before shifting his gaze away. He turned to the night sky outside. "It seems that tonight will be a special one."Margot looked at him. "Do you have any plans for the future, Joseph?"Joseph smiled. "I will work for Moore Corporation. After all, I'm the only one in our family who studied business."Margot's eyes flickered. Joseph's life was still the same as in her past life. He would still manage Moore Corporation while the other brothers shine in their respective fields."That's great! I'll have a powerful backer now. I can just mention your name if someone bullies me. As the cousin of the Moore Corporation's president, no one would dare lay thei
Margot reached out to touch the wedding gown, feeling the expensive fabric. Every stitch and thread carried Benjamin's love for her. She looked up at Tamara. "I'm scared, Tammy."Tamara seemed to know what she was afraid of and hugged her close. "Don't be. This is real. It's really happening.Tears welled up in Margot's eyes. Tamara understood her the best. She feared this was just a dream, an illusion she would wake up from. There was no rebirth, cat-and-mouse games, or Nammu Bay destruction. Everything was just a trick her mind had made up.After all this time, Margot finally felt fear.She held onto Tamara tightly. Even when tears streamed down, Margot didn't dare to blink, afraid that she would return to a cold room if she did, a world without him.Tamara gently stroked her back. "Hold me tight, Margot. I'm real. You've felt the wedding dress. That's real, too. Nothing is an illusion. It was all real."Margot finally calmed down. She suddenly felt embarrassed. "Sorry about
"I do! I do want to be your daughter," Margot hurriedly exclaimed. She looked flustered. "I was just a bit overwhelmed. I never expected this. Aunt Alex, I …"Tamara laughed. "Since you're now her daughter, why aren't you referring to her as your mom?"Margot felt even more embarrassed!She grew up in an orphanage and had little concept of parental love. Although she had fantasized about having a mother like Tamara's, it was just a dream. She didn't have a mother. That was why she felt close to Alex. With Alex officially adopting Margot as her daughter, Margot gained a mother from that point onward.Margot's eyes watered. No matter how hard she tried to hold it in, she couldn't stop the tears from falling.Seeing this, Alex quickly took out tissues to wipe them away. "Don't cry. You'll get wrinkles if you cry."But the comforting words only made it worse.Margot threw herself into Alex's arms.Alex comforted Margot patiently, her eyes also glossing over.However, Jacob fr