Tamara’s smile stiffened then and there.“Yeah.” Sebastian nodded. “She’s mute, but she’s pregnant with my child.”One could tell Old Mr. Lynch was displeased by the entire ordeal. After that, he only spoke with Sebastian and completely ignored Tamara, not sparing her even a single glance.Tamara maintained the same humble posture while standing aside. Sometime later, Sebastian’s gaze swept past his wife. A complex emotion swirled in his dark orbs as he said, “Grandpa, you’ve just recovered, so you should get some rest.”Old Mr. Lynch naturally understood the intention behind his grandson’s words. He shot a quick look at Tamara before nodding. “Alright. You can head home now and visit me tomorrow.”“Okay,” replied a nodding Sebastian, who headed toward the door. Tamara awkwardly blinked twice, flashed a polite smile at Old Mr. Lynch, then turned to leave with her husband. Alas, before she could, the ward’s door flung open to reveal Yareli and Rowena.“What are you doing here,
“Y—You!” Yareli stuttered. Never did she picture Tamara as someone capable of arrogance. Now that it happened, she wondered if the latter intended to stay in the Lynch family forever.With her nose scrunched into a sneer, Yareli hissed. “With your social status, all you’re worthy of is birthing the Lynch family’s grandchild. As for anything else to do with our family, you can forget about it, Tamara!” At that point, the elevator door had opened, and Yareli let out a scoff before storming out.Tamara, on the other hand, was devoid of emotion. It seemed like she was not the slightest bit offended by the former’s ridicule or threat. Still, one should know that Tamara had never cared about joining the Lynch family, so it was only natural that she reacted indifferently. Contrary to Yareli’s accusations, Tamara was more eager than anyone else to be free of this family that tied her up like chains.It took about ten minutes of waiting in the hospital’s lobby before Sebastian came downst
Tamara snapped back to her senses and saw Sebastian’s eyes fixating on her. Danger seemed to lurk deep within his pitch-black gaze. Right away, she set her glass on the coffee table and picked up some pen and paper to write: “It’s late. Why aren’t you asleep yet? Can’t sleep?”After reading the message, Sebastian narrowed his eyes. “How does that concern you?” “I was only worried. Does he have to be so mean?” Tamara complained in her heart. A frown marred her face as she crumpled the paper, dumped it in the bin, and marched upstairs with her glass of water.Sebastian watched her withdrawing figure leave before whipping around and opening a window. Soon, a breeze gushed into the living space, cooling down Sebastian’s fiery lust.…Tamara tossed and turned in her bed. Flashbacks of Sebastian’s reddened eyes plagued her mind. She knew it was a result of long-term insomnia. At the same time, she felt his foul temper was also to blame. The thought of Sebastian’s nasty behavior irri
An overwhelming fragrance wafted over, causing Sebastian to frown. “What have you done to me?”With every word he said, he inhaled more of the scent and felt grogginess taking over. Shock flickered in his dark orbs that gawked at Tamara.Meanwhile, Tamara took back the scented tea. Her lips pursed into a taut line, and she looked slightly displeased that he had not fallen asleep.Sebastian shook his head, trying to regain his alertness, but the exhaustion he felt was too intense. He released Tamara’s wrist while yawning several times in a row. “W—What’s going on…?” he faltered. Simultaneously, many questions ate at his mind, and he wondered, “What was that in Tamara’s hand? Why do I feel so sleepy after inhaling it?”Seeing him struggle to stay awake, Tamara snaked an arm around his waist while guiding him onto the couch. After setting him there, she grabbed the pen and paper off the coffee table to write: “You should get some rest.”Sebastian used his last bit of willpower to r
Sebastian’s countenance hardened so much that it made Tamara’s blood rush with anxiety. She hurriedly got to typing: “The scented tea was a gift from my friend… Is there a problem with it?”“Friend…?” Sebastian wondered. A frown marred his face as his pitch-black eyes stared Tamara down. After making sure there weren’t any abnormal reactions from her, he promptly left her room.Only then did she let out the faintest sigh of relief.“Gosh, he looked so serious earlier… It was scary,” Tamara mused. Her attention instinctively landed on the suitcase in her room as she declared in her heart, “I can’t reveal that part of my identity. Not yet.”She then got ready for the day, had her breakfast, and lounged on the couch to watch some television.“Good day, Mrs. Lynch and Miss Xanthos.” Ms. Thompson’s voice echoed from the main door just then.Tamara glanced over, only to see her mother-in-law, Yareli, leading Rowena into the living room. Out of respect, Tamara stood to greet the two but
Yareli was determined to see the look of humiliation plaguing Tamara’s face. However, the outcome was destined to disappoint her.Tamara flashed a faint smirk as she watched Yareli and Rowena put on their act. Seeing the two initially repulsed Tamara as she knew nothing good would come from their combined presence, but now, she changed her mind. There was no harm in spectating a show between two vipers.Not getting the desired reaction from Tamara, Yareli frowned bitterly.Even Rowena sensed things were going awry. Hatred and hostility lurked deep within her eyes as she glanced at Tamara. Yet, that vanished in the next second when she spoke with a gentler tone, “Mrs. Lynch, this must be Young Mr. Lynch’s new home, huh? It’s my first time here.”At once, Yareli’s attention snapped over to Tamara. “Go, Tamara. Show Rowena around the place. She’s a guest, so I expect you to treat her with the utmost welcome.”Tamara raised a brow, but Rowena had already shot onto her feet and taunted
Despite getting yelled at by Yareli, Tamara seemed unfazed and merely smirked.“Jeez. I’m only going to be in the Lynch family for a short time, so why do I have to put up with this bullshit?” Tamara thought while ascending the stairs, leaving behind Yareli and Rowena with their jaws agape.Unable to hold back her anger, Rowena shrilled, “How can she treat you this way? Don’t be upset, Mrs. Lynch. Otherwise, you might fall ill, and your son will surely worry when he finds out.”Yareli’s face darkened due to her gushing anger. A sinister aura formed in her eyes after listening to Rowena, and she thought, “That Tamara is a horrid bitch! She’s taking advantage of her baby, who bears the Lynch family’s blood, to behave arrogantly! Just wait, Tamara! Once the baby’s born, I’ll make you pay dearly!” “Let’s get out of here!” Yareli commanded before storming out the door with Rowena in tow.After getting into their car, Rowena eyed the older woman cautiously and decided to test the water
Benjamin’s lips curved. “Don’t be so nervous, Margot. I’m just curious about this particular mixologist. She only mixes three alcoholic beverages in one day, but each has a unique flavor. How does she do it?” That elicited a proud smile from Margot, who replied, “I’m not telling you. It’s a trade secret!”“Well, why won’t you let me meet her in person?” asked Benjamin, who toyed with the phone in his hands.“Do you think you can just meet anyone as you please?” Margot scoffed, assuming Benjamin’s interest in Tamara was because he wanted to steal the latter. Hence, she did not bother to soften the blow of her words. “Mr. Inkling, I suggest you give up on trying to see her. My mixologist is loyal to 1999. She won’t go anywhere else.” Benjamin’s smile deepened as he clicked on his WhatsApp to text someone. He wrote: “That mixologist’s here again. Aren’t you coming over to see her?”At the same time, Sebastian’s phone vibrated in the office on the top floor of ST Corporation. He pic
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