Inside the bedroom.Tamara had just come out of the shower. She switched on her phone and noticed Helena had sent her a couple of sad emojis.Helena wrote, "I'm sorry, Tamara…"Tamara sighed. "It has nothing to do with you. Also, it's solved."Helena wrote back, "Really? That soon? Are you the type of couple who believes in never going to bed angry?"Tamara chuckled at Helena's reply. "Well, it's over now. Don't worry. It's getting late. You should get some rest."Helena replied, "Okay. Don't let me come between your alone time with Seb."Tamara sighed. She went through her feed and suddenly paused on a picture.The picture showed that Camilla had her back to the camera, staring into the darkness.Tamara wondered, "What was she implying?"Tamara was confused and posted a question mark beneath the post. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.Tamara quirked one of her brows. She got up and opened the door. When she saw Sebastian's handsome face, she grinned. "So, I'm assumin
Tamara sighed and stared up at the ceiling, resigning to her fate.…The next day.Tamara was still asleep when Sebastian sent the children to school.After the talk they had yesterday, Sebastian and Thomas had grown tremendously closer. The two would go on and on about superheroes and even act out their favorite parts. It looked hilarious.Caleb and Melanie both felt happy for their father and older brother.They also knew how distant Sebastian and Thomas were before this, so they were naturally happy that the two were getting along now.When Sebastian returned home, Tamara was still fast asleep. The man checked his watch and told a maid, "Tell me when my wife wakes up.""Yes," complied the maid.Sebastian turned and left the manor.…Tamara slept well into noon. She slowly got out of bed and did her morning routine before going down to get some food.After taking her seat at the dining table, Tamara asked curiously, "Where's Sebastian?"The maid replied, "He went out."
Sebastian noticed Tamara's blushing cheeks and smiled to himself. "Do you want to go out for a stroll?"Tamara's eyes lit up, and she perked up excitedly. "Where are we going?"Sebastian took a seat beside her. He took her hand and toyed with it. "How about a hike?"Tamara's eyes widened tremendously at this. "Are you kidding me, Sebastian?"Sebastian cocked a brow. "Hm?"Tamara pointed at her legs and back. "I am still very sore from yesterday, and you're telling me to go on a hike?"Sebastian paused and apologized, "Sorry."Tamara took her hand back. "I'm going home for the next two days."Sebastian furrowed his brows at her. "Why?"Tamara huffed, "What can I say? I miss Uncle Jon and Aunt Cheryl."Sebastian fell silent.Tamara's desire to go on strike was evident, but Sebastian was determined not to allow it.Sebastian stood up and pulled Tamara into his embrace. He snuggled against her and mumbled against her neck, "You can always invite them over if you miss them. You
Sebastian chuckled lowly and swooped in for a kiss. "But I don't think it's possible to leave now."Tamara's face was as red as a tomato. She probed, "Maybe you could…take a cold shower?"Sebastian leaned in for another kiss. He even bit her lips as punishment. "You're so cruel, Tammy."Even so, Sebastian got up and went to the shower.Watching him leave, Tamara let out a sigh of relief.She got lucky.He didn't insist on having his way this time.Tamara looked down at her messy clothes and laughed bitterly. She quickly changed out of her clothes and went downstairs to wait for Sebastian.…An hour later.The two of them arrived at the Moore manor.Tamara unlocked the door with her fingerprint and walked in. When the maids saw the couple, they all smiled and greeted them, "Welcome back, miss, sir."Tamara smiled and greeted them back.Once inside, they saw Jonathan sitting on the couch in the living room. He was watching some TV program."Hello, Uncle Jon." Tamara ran ove
Cheryl observed the serious look Tamara was giving her and couldn't help but laugh. "Him? He's going through andropause."Tamara's eyes widened at that. "That explains it.""Did he say anything to you?" asked Cheryl.Tamara nodded and told Cheryl about her interaction with Jonathan earlier. Cheryl clicked her tongue. "I see why you're surprised. Not even I could anticipate him having that kind of attitude. His mood swings are getting worse lately. Just ignore him when it happens."Tamara nodded again. She could do nothing to help with her uncle's changing hormones. It was best to leave it for now."Oh! Silly me! Why did YOU come back?" asked Cheryl as she reached for the door.Tamara hooked onto her arm. "I missed you."Cheryl chuckled. "How sweet of you. But if you're here, what about the kids?""Sebastian will fetch them later," muttered Tamara."Alright. I wouldn't have agreed if you didn't bring your kids along," joked Cheryl.She missed the kids.Tamara immediately chir
Joseph gave Tamara a helpless stare. "Anyone is a good match in your eyes."Tamara shook her head. "But it's the truth."Joseph stood up. "This is getting nowhere. Forget it."With that, Joseph headed for the staircase."Hey! Let's chat a little more." Tamara stared at him. "I actually have a few ideas in mind."Joseph glanced back at her. "Forget it. I'll just avoid her like a plague."The corners of Tamara's lips twitched. "Are you really going to reject her, Joseph? Kimberly is not a bad choice, and she comes from a similar family background as yours too."Joseph sighed. "Not a chance."Tamara begrudgingly acquiesced as she rolled her eyes. "Fine, if that's what Joseph insists," she grumbled to herself. Joseph headed for the study room upstairs.On the table sat a bottle filled with paper stars. The vibrant colors of the stars shimmered in the sunlight, casting enchanting rays of light all around.Joseph narrowed his eyes at it and pondered for a moment. He then picked i
Sebastian's gaze landed on Tamara. He leaned down to peck her cheeks before saying, "Yes, I agree."Tamara continued to admire the stars. "Back when I first lost my parents, I thought that was the end of the world. Even though my father wasn't the best out there, he still gave me a home. I lived a comfortable life because of him. And with all the shit I've been through afterward, there are times when I was so close to calling it quits."Sebastian watched over her silently, allowing her to rant her heart out.Tamara let out a sigh and continued, "Thinking back, everything felt like nothing more than a dream. One blink of the eye, and it's now all in the past."Sebastian walked closer and sat on the swing beside hers. "I'll protect your dreams."Tamara paused in contemplation. After a while, she finally turned to him and said, "Well, I guess what I want to say is, thank you for helping me through the darkest part of my life. And thank you for giving me a new home."If it hadn't bee
The night was cool, and the room was awash with moonlight streaming through the window, creating an otherworldly ambiance. Joseph's face contorted with a deep frown, his eyes firmly shut, as if ensnared in the clutches of a harrowing nightmare.In the dream.Margot's long, wavy hair danced playfully in the wind, her face bloomed with a radiant smile, and her eyes carried a hint of serene laziness and contented glow."Margot?" Joseph stared at her in shock. "You're awake?"Margot flipped her long hair and turned towards him. She sighed helplessly. "Joseph, you know I love Benjamin. Why won't you give up?"Joseph's face fell, but he swiftly regained his composure and asked, "What does your love for Benjamin have to do with my love for you?"Margot was stunned. She was not expecting such a response from him. A smile graced her lips as she spoke, "You're right. There's no correlation. But a word of advice, enough of your staring. I am now living a fulfilling life. Benjamin and I have
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