However, as Camilla walked past Jayden, he caught hold of her wrist. Jayden said warmly, "Finish your meal first. You can rest after eating. I won't ask you anything else."Camilla gritted her teeth. She wanted to break free from his hold. But she knew that if she didn't eat, he wouldn't let go of her.After a moment, she composed herself and sat back down.The food had never bothered her before. But now, they tasted so bland. She finished about half the bowl before setting down her utensils. With her voice barely audible and her gaze lowered, she murmured, "I'm done."Jayden glanced at her before shifting his gaze to her half-eaten bowl of food. He gave a silent nod.Camilla stood up and headed upstairs without another word. The sound of the door closing echoed throughout the manor, and Jayden also put down his utensils.What did she imagine their relationship to be like? Jayden pondered as he adjusted his glasses. He decided to call up someone.At a café.Kylie sat oppo
Kylie agreed, and the two arranged to meet at the back street of the university.The back street was filled with street food. It was liveliest when evenings rolled around. But it was an empty street during the day.Camilla looked at the familiar surroundings in a daze. Someone tapped her shoulder. Camilla quickly turned around, and Kylie smiled at her."Why did you suddenly want to come here?" Kylie asked in confusion.Camilla pondered for a moment. "I missed the food here. Since I'm free, I thought I'd come to take a look.""I see. Then let's indulge ourselves today." Kylie hooked her arm through Camilla's. She glanced at Camilla and suddenly considered telling her meeting with Jayden. However, when she recalled Jayden's intense gaze, Kylie felt a twinge of fear. Since it wasn't that big of a deal, Kylie decided to keep it a secret for now.After eating their fill, the two women headed to the campus and strolled along the tree-lined path.Camilla looked at the familiar path
Camilla remained silent as she continued her walk. Memories flickered through her mind and played out in front of her. Eventually, her mood lifted.After leaving the university, Kylie left after receiving a call.Camilla returned to Valentia Hill. Instead of entering the manor, she strolled through the courtyard. She gazed at the plants and trees as if trying to etch them into her memory.Jayden had stopped restricting her activities, and she could go wherever she wanted. For the entire month, Camilla was either at the hospital with Nathan or at home with her parents. Time flew.The photos were delivered to the manor a week before the wedding. Camilla sat in the living room watching TV. Her gaze flickered toward the wedding photos placed nearby.She unwrapped the packaging and extracted the largest frame. In the photo, Camilla was wearing a white wedding gown, while Jayden was dressed in a black suit. They were both looking into the camera. Camilla held a bouquet while he
George nodded. "It should be possible."Camilla's eyes lit up. "Please come in, Mr. Checkers."Inside the manor. George took out the medicine and handed it to Camilla. "You'll need to undergo acupuncture sessions in addition to taking the medicine. Tamara will be performing the acupuncture for you. You should be cured in about seven sessions."Camilla turned to Tamara.Tamara nodded. "Master is truly remarkable. He started researching for a cure once he learned that you inherited your mother's illness."Camilla shot George a grateful look. "I'm truly in your debt, Mr. Checkers."George waved his hand dismissively. "You're not only Tammy's sister-in-law but also a friend. Since she wishes to help you, I'm more than willing to do everything in my power to assist her."Camilla gave Tamara a thankful smile.Tamara held her hand. "You don't need to thank me. Curing your illness will mean boosting Master's reputation. Also, I have to perform acupuncture on you for the next 49 days.
Camilla paused. She felt surprised Jayden hadn't informed the Moore family about their wedding. A touch of bitterness flickered in her eyes.Meanwhile, Tamara had already dialed Jayden's number and was questioning him sternly.After a moment of silence from the other end, Jayden's voice finally came through, "Tammy, what are you doing at Valentia Hill?"Tamara huffed at his indifferent tone. "What were you thinking, Jayden? Why did you keep the wedding a secret? What's going on in your head? There are enough misunderstandings between Camilla and you. Don't you plan to inform your parents about something as important as your wedding?"Jayden muttered, "I don't know if we could go through with the wedding."Tamara paused. "What do you mean?"Jayden sounded exhausted. "I'm tired, Tammy. I'm going to take a rest. Don't leave yet. Let's have dinner together tonight."An odd feeling crossed Tamara's heart, and she hung up the phone.She turned around and saw that Camilla had closed
Camilla hummed and glanced at Jayden. She then got up and headed for the dining room. The three of them sat at the table. The atmosphere wasn't as tense as before, mainly due to Tamara's presence. She would switch between conversing with Camilla and Jayden, ensuring there were no awkward silences.However, most of her words directed at Jayden were complaints."Jayden, you're really something. Why didn't you tell the family about the wedding? Are you planning to cut all ties with us just because of Aunt Cheryl's words? This is your wedding with Camilla we're talking about. I'm sure Aunt Cheryl would be delighted." Tamara narrowed her eyes at Jayden.Jayden chuckled. "I'll call them later.""That's the spirit. How can you have a wedding without your parents?" Tamara turned to Camilla. "Right, Camilla?"Camilla hummed in response.Tamara smiled. After dinner, she continued to chat with Camilla for a while.Just then, Jayden walked over. "Tamara, can you come over for a moment?
"There are only three days left until the wedding. Shouldn't you head back to your parents' place until then?" Tamara changed the topic.Camilla paused, and she instinctively replied, "I think so.""I'm a member of the Moore family. I'll be on the groom's side and won't be able to be your bridesmaid." Tamara smiled and linked her arm with Camilla's. "You should prepare yourself for the wedding."Camilla managed a faint smile. "I will."Tamara lowered her gaze. She couldn't hold back any longer. "Can't you forgive my brother?"Camilla gave her an indifferent look. "Tammy, be careful on your way home."That was her way of avoiding the question.Tamara sighed to herself and let go of Camilla's hand. "Alright, I'll be taking my leave now. I'll come back tomorrow for your acupuncture session. Remember to take the medicine.""Okay." Camilla nodded and saw her off.An odd feeling washed over Camilla as her gaze followed Tamara's retreating figure. Just then, Jayden suddenly embrace
Camilla sighed helplessly at Jackie. "Dad, I can't leave now."Jackie was about to ask why when he recalled Nathan was in Jayden's hand."That bastard!" Jackie cursed angrily. A sense of powerlessness washed over him. "Fuck! Why am I so useless? If I wasn't, he couldn't have threatened you.""Dad, it's not your fault." Camilla immediately stepped forward to comfort him. "Don't blame yourself. I can't leave right now, but I could escape during our wedding."Both Jackie and Jenna widened their eyes in shock. "What do you mean, Camilla? Do you have a plan?"Camilla smiled and nodded. "I've been to the hospital many times and had familiarized myself with the layout. I'll wait until the day of the wedding ..."After a while, a hint of a smile finally appeared on Jackie and Jenna's faces. "Camilla, rest assured, we'll support you.""Mom, Dad, you have to act clueless for now. I've already discussed it with my cousin. The plan will be set into motion during the wedding," Camilla murmur
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