Camilla stood at the manor's entrance for a long time. Suddenly, Jayden emerged from the inside. Jayden wore his usual gold-rimmed glasses. His short hair was a mess, and he looked weary. Jayden had changed drastically in just one day. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at her. "You're back."Camilla slapped Jayden across the face, and the sound echoed through the silent manor. Jayden's head snapped to the side. Yet instead of getting angry, he smiled. "Let's go home."Jayden grabbed Camilla's hand and walked toward the manor.Camilla glared at him coldly. That one slap was not enough to quell her anger."Where's Nathan? I want to see him," Camilla hissed coldly.Jayden hummed, "A lot happened today. I'll take you to him tomorrow once everything settles down."Camilla insisted, "I want to see him now."Jayden gave her a gentle look. "Camilla, you have to listen to me."Camilla turned pale. Had she lost her right to speak?Was she doomed to become his puppet on a stri
At the Bass Manor. Jackie anxiously awaited Camilla's return. As he paced around the living room, he suddenly received a message from Camilla. "Mom, Dad, Nathan is still in Jayden's hands. I can't bear the thought of Jayden hurting him. That's why I'm going to meet Jayden. Don't worry about me. At least he hasn't hurt me yet."Jackie's expression turned ugly. "That asshole!""What's wrong?" Jenna was coming out of the room when she heard Jackie swearing. She was curious about what made him angry. Jackie handed the phone to Jenna. "Have a look at this."After reading the message, Jenna panicked. "How could this happen? What should we do now? Jayden Moore! That bastard! What does he want?"Jackie's face grew grim.Just then, Ronan and Noah arrived."What's wrong, Aunt Jenna, Uncle Jackie?" Ronan saw their troubled expressions and asked in confusion.Noah also gave them a concerned look.Jenna held back her tears. "Why is my daughter's life so miserable?"She told the two
However, the thought was quickly dismissed by Camilla. She couldn't harm Jayden. She could never bring herself to do it.Camilla closed her eyes and turned away. She decided to take a stroll in the courtyard.The morning breeze was refreshing, and a faint mist surrounded them. It only began to disperse under the rays of sunlight. Camilla took a deep breath and felt alive again.Jayden finished his morning exercise and approached her. He looked at her pale face and reached out to touch her gently. But Camilla evaded his touch."I want to see Nathan," Camilla stated. Jayden stared at her. "Let's have breakfast first."Camilla remained silent.The two returned to the manor. By the time Jayden was done with his shower, Camilla had finished her breakfast and was sitting in the living room.Jayden glanced at her silently. After a simple breakfast, he sighed. "Let's go."Camilla immediately stood up and went outside with him. Jayden opened the passenger door for her. But Camil
The traffic moved slowly. Camilla closed her eyes again, trying not to think about anything. She would soon meet up with Nathan. She wondered if the sudden transfer had scared Nathan.Soon, the car stopped in the parking lot of a private hospital. Camilla got out of the car and followed Jayden into the hospital.When the hospital staff saw him, they all greeted him respectfully.Camilla remained expressionless throughout the whole process. This was Jayden's territory. It would be hard to sneak Nathan away from here.They arrived at the door of a hospital ward. Suddenly, they heard something shattering from behind the doors."Get out!" Nathan roared angrily with a hoarse voice.Camilla's heart dropped, and she quickly pushed open the door and walked in."Nathan," Camilla called out."Camilla!" Nathan immediately got up when he saw Camilla."Don't move," Camilla rushed to the bedside and held him back. She frowned at his pale face. "Nathan, you haven't fully recovered yet.
Nathan shook his head at Camilla. "I don't believe you. You're lying."Camilla pursed her lips and remained silent.Nathan doubted her words.If the two were truly in love, why would Jayden kidnap Camilla? Camilla was obviously saying this to ease his worries. Now, Camilla was under Jayden's control because of him. He shouldn't add to her burdens anymore. "Alright, I understand." Nathan nodded.Camilla smiled. The pair of siblings understand each other perfectly. The two chatted for a while before the nurse returned with a new plate of breakfast.Camilla hummed. "You shouldn't skip breakfast, or you won't grow taller. How would you protect me then?"Upon hearing this, Nathan immediately started eating. He wanted to grow taller and become stronger. He was going to become better than Jayden and protect Camilla!Camilla felt relieved watching Nathan eat. She waited until he finished before saying, "Alright. You have to rest now. I'll go back and prepare for the wedding."Nat
"A wedding? Are you insane? Camilla would never have a wedding with you after what you've put her through! Release her! Now!" Jackie's face turned red with anger.Cheryl also looked displeased. "Jayden, what were you thinking? Given the current situation, why are you still talking about a wedding? You've gone too far. Camilla doesn't like you anymore. Why are you still keeping her by your side?"Jayden remained calm in the face of their outburst. "We won't separate, and the wedding must be held. Uncle Jackie, there's no need to get worked up about it. You can either wait for the wedding to happen or never see her ever again. You shouldn't doubt my words nor have a showdown with the Moore family. The Bass family is in no position to go against us. I hope all of you can calm down so Camilla can prepare for the wedding peacefully."It was a simple but crude threat!Jackie was fuming with anger. He stepped forward and raised his fist. He wanted to hit Jayden. However, he couldn't swing
Jayden's brow furrowed. After a brief contemplation, he nodded. "Go ahead."Tamara sighed in relief. Luckily, Jayden allowed her to go upstairs and talk to Camilla.Upstairs, in the bedroom.Tamara knocked on the door. But there was no response even after waiting for a while. She opened the door and walked in, immediately seeing Camilla standing on the balcony."Camilla, what are you looking at?" Tamara approached her and followed her gaze, noticing the cliffs outside. Tamara frowned.Camilla stared at the cliff and let out a soft laugh. "Isn't it ironic? He is treating me well but had me locked up atop a cliff. I can either be with him or perish eternally."Tamara gave Camilla a complicated look. She sighed after a moment of silence. "Does it mean you know about his situation but still find it impossible to forgive him?"Camilla blinked. "Tammy, my biggest regret is that I revealed my feelings back then. I don't regret falling in love with him. How could something as pure as
Upstairs.Jayden returned to the bedroom and saw Camilla standing on the balcony. His brows furrowed, and he approached her. "It's dangerous here."Camilla replied coldly, "I'm just enjoying the view outside. What's wrong? Can I not even admire the scenery?"Jayden's breath hitched. He could sense the venom laced within her words."I didn't mean that," Jayden said in a hoarse voice.However, Camilla had already pushed past him and went to lie on the bed. She made it clear she didn't want to communicate with him. Jayden frowned at her actions. He seemed to be in great pain and turned a few shades paler."You should rest. I'll come back to you later." With that, he left the bedroom.He pressed a hand on his abdomen as sweat coated his forehead. But his gaze was as clear as day. Perhaps, this was the pain she felt? Now he could somewhat empathize with her.Nighttime.Camilla opened her eyes and scanned the room. She was in a daze as she sat up on the bed. She couldn't seem to
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