Tamara’s mind went blank, and the rest was history.Benjamin came up from the basement. He had apprehended the man from earlier.When he saw Yareli, Benjamin unconsciously walked up to her. Thinking about Sebastian, his eyebrows furrowed.It was strange.How could Sebastian lose his phone in his own house? This whole ordeal was clearly aimed at Tamara.However, why wasn’t Sebastian out yet?He even hid Tamara away. Benjamin wondered if he had missed out any anything.“Mr. Inkling, have you seen Seb?” Yareli stopped in front of Benjamin. She had fixed her eyes on Benjamin, not wanting to miss out on even the subtlest of expressions.Benjamin gave her a laid-back smile. “Nope! Maybe he went out to look for some fun. After all, Little Mute is a bit of a killjoy.”Yareli sighed at this. “If that bitch hadn’t pulled a move on Seb, the Lynch family would never have tolerant her presence here.”Benjamin said indifferently, “You worry too much. Seb would never fall for Little Mute.”
Tamara’s heart fluttered, and she played with her hand habitually.Sebastian grinned. “You don’t need to hurry to deny it. Even if you don’t know it yet, I know what your heart wants.”Sebastian’s eyes were fixed on Tamara.When he saw her trembling with nervousness, an amused glint shone in his eyes.Tamara bit her lips and didn’t dare to return Sebastian’s gaze.Her heart was pounding, and her mind a mess.Worried about him…Tamara had searched anxiously for Sebastian back there. No one would believe her if she said she wasn’t filled with worry for Sebastian then.Seeing how Tamara was cowering in a corner, Sebastian decided to have mercy on her and leave her be.They were a unique pair. Back when they first met, happiness seemed to be a foreign term in their relationship.However, relationships take time.And Sebastian was a patient man.When Tamara finally comes to terms with her feelings for him, he would finally have her.Determination flashed across Sebastian’s eyes.
No words could describe the awful events that unfolded at the Lynch manor. Sebastian merely wanted to bring Tamara away from the place. Who knew a visit to the Lynch manor would result in a threatened abortion?Not to mention, someone had poisoned Tamara before this. Her body had grown weak from it.Indeed, these back-to-back events had not been kind to the pregnant lady.Seeing how pale Tamara was, Sebastian gritted his teeth and gave her a pitied look.“You’ll be fine. All you need is some rest,” comforted Sebastian.Tamara nodded and placed her hand over her stomach.She could feel her baby’s heartbeat underneath. Her baby was her everything.Tamara swore to herself that she would let no harm come to her baby.Yareli and Eugenia’s faces suddenly came to mind. Someone was definitely behind the events that happened at the Lynch manor.The only person that had an issue with Tamara was Eugenia.Was Eugenia tired of acting?She had put on a natural and poised act back at the u
“Why, Mrs. Lynch?” Eugenia covered her face in disbelief.She couldn’t understand why Yareli would slap her out of nowhere.“You stupid bitch! Everything was set in place! The place! The time! And you still managed to fuck it all up!” Yareli glared daggers at Eugenia. She thought a graduate like Eugenia would have a high EQ and IQ. Yet Eugenia was nothing but a disappointment!Eugenia blinked up at Yareli, feeling wronged. “Mrs. Lynch, the mute is just too vigilant. She had Benjamin go with her. How was I supposed to pull it off?”“Fine! We can ignore Tamara for now! What about Seb? Didn’t you give him the ‘special drink’?” Yareli stared mockingly at Eugenia.She could believe Eugenia would lose to a mute!Eugenia composed herself. “Mrs. Lynch, Young Mr. Lynch had locked himself in a room once the medicine kicked in. I couldn’t get to him.”Eugenia could not wrap her head around why things didn’t go according to plan.How could a mute be so attentive?Sebastian too!Yareli fa
Sebastian glanced at Tamara before something shifted in his gaze. “What do you mean?”Tamara rolled her eyes.So that’s how Sebastian wanted to be.Well, two can play the game.Tamara gave Sebastian a weird smile. Sebastian chose to act dumb.So, she decided that she would play along with him.Seeing the cunning look Tamara had, the corners of Sebastian's lips curled into a smile, and a glint of joy shone in his eyes.A coziness hung in the room. Ms. Thompson was happy for the couple. She truly believed that nothing could bring the couple down as long as they had a loving relationship.Tamara continued with her meal. To her, Ms. Thompson’s cooking skills were the best.Sebastian undid his tie and walked closer to Tamara. He said in a low voice, “I’m hungry too.”Ms. Thompson perked up, “That’s great. I have prepared some for you too…”Before she could finish, Sebastian tilted Tamara’s head up and kissed her.Tamara had just eaten a spoonful of food when Sebastian swooped in
Sebastian’s attitude toward Tamara was changing fast.He was still on the fence a few days ago. Yet today, he was not shy in being intimate with Tamara.Thinking back on the past two days, Tamara flushed slightly. She turned and set her gaze on Sebastian.Sebastian was a good-looking man. One who always had a cold and intimidating aura surrounding him. Even so, his gaze would soften whenever he looked at Tamara.At least, this was true these past few days.Sebastian used to treat Tamara very badly.But now…Tamara was lost in thought.Has Sebastian fallen for her?Tamara’s heart quickened.…In the afternoon.Ms. Thompson brought the couple some lunch. When she arrived, she saw the unruly state the couple was in and the unmistakable blush Tamara had.Ms. Thompson knew what was up and smiled at this.“I prepared your favorites, Young Mrs. Lynch.” Ms. Thompson put the food on the bed top table. She couldn’t care less if she was interrupting something.Tamara must have her
Sebastian gave Tamara a triumphant look before his gaze fell onto the phone.Tamara’s phone had a lock screen set in place. Sebastian could not open it.Although Sebastian frowned slightly at this, he was not annoyed.Tamara gave him a weird smile. Did Sebastian really think he could do as he pleased once he stole the phone from her?“I wasn’t interested anyway,” huffed Sebastian before he threw the phone onto the bed.Tamara giggled, but she tensed up in the very next second as Sebastian had gotten on top of her.Sebastian gave Tamara a warning look. “Tamara Simmons, if you dare come in contact with another man, I will not let you off kindly.”Sebastian let his threat hang heavy in the air and left.Tamara’s heart was beating widely.Not long after Sebastian had left, Margot rushed in.“What’s wrong, Tammy? Are you feeling ill? My heart dropped when I heard the news of you fainting! What the hell happened?” Margot observed Tamara. Her heart broke at how frail Tamara looked.
“You have got to be kidding me! You’re three months into your pregnancy! Yet you still haven’t come up with a name?” Margot exclaimed after reading Tamara’s expression.Tamara was a little embarrassed. She was not on good terms with Sebastian back then. They only started to get along because of Old Mr. Lynch’s stay at Skarrowlilt Grove.As for their new-found intimacy, that only started two days ago.Tamara thought it over before she signed, “Let’s wait until we get the baby’s gender.”Margot nodded. “That works too.”The two of them indulged in some conversation. When Tamara showed signs of tiredness, Margot took to leave.Tamara slept right after.Her body was still recovering. She needed plenty of rest.In the evening.The lights in the room were switched on when Tamara woke up. Someone was typing away on a keyboard beside her. When she turned to look, she saw Sebastian sitting cross-legged on the couch with his laptop in his lap.“You’re awake, Young Mrs. Lynch. Are you h
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