“Seb, are you here to pick up Miss Custry?”Yareli looked over at Sebastian with a smile.Sebastian made a noise of assent but did not look at Joanne once. He went over to Tamara and bent over slightly. “What are you doing here?”As Tamara was about to sign her reply, Yareli interjected, “I called her over to get acquainted with Miss Custry. She’s your wife, after all.”Sebastian kept his gaze fixed on Tamara, waiting for her answer.Tamara pursed her lips. There was a hint of joy in her eyes as she signed, “I received a text telling me that Old Mr. Lynch wanted to see me, but when I arrived, I found them waiting for me instead.”Sebastian was the only one who knew how to read sign language in the room.As such, Yareli and Eugenia’s expressions had darkened. Joanne’s gaze remained fixed on Sebastian.He was the only man who dared to disregard her presence!She was suddenly very intrigued by him.Sebastian grabbed Tamara’s hand and said, “Let me drive you home.”Tamara got up
“Sure.” Sebastian answered in a low voice, then turned to leave.Tamara sent him on his way with her eyes and went back to her room. After getting him to promise her a date, she found that her worries had been allayed.…Meanwhile, back at the Lynch manor…When Joanne saw that Sebastian had returned, she grinned widely.“Sebastian, what took you so long?” Joanne walked up to him and asked in a coy voice.Sebastian’s expression was cold. “I was sending my wife home. Why shouldn’t I take all the time I need?”Joanne was stunned. “You’re absolutely right.”Sebastian turned away and left the manor, heading toward his car.Joanne trailed behind him. “Sebastian, you seem to get on really well with your wife. How did you guys meet?” she asked, seemingly unintentionally.However, Sebastian merely took the passenger seat and did not even spare one look at her.Joanne blinked at the man. Seeing that Sebastian was in the passenger seat, did he mean for her to be the one driving?Joann
Joanne looked reverent as she prayed. Her beautiful face fit in very well with the church decor.Sebastian, on the other hand, acted in the same manner. He was still texting Tamara on his phone.Joanne opened her eyes to see Sebastian’s head bowed low over his phone. Sunlight hit his face, illuminating his jawline favorably. He looked noble yet unattainable.Envy flashed in Joanne’s eyes. She said, “Aren’t you going to pray for something? Even if it has nothing to do with seeking a new marriage, you can always pray for a long, happy one with your current wife.”Sebastian’s face froze when he heard that. He put down his phone and began to pray.Disappointment flashed in Joanne’s eyes. It turned out that he would only pay attention to whatever she said as long as it involved his wife.How was this fair?His wife was nothing but a scheming mute who was planning to cheat him out of his inheritance.Joanne watched Sebastian pray for a long while before suddenly speaking up. “To be h
A loud smack resounded.“Tamara Simmons, this is all your fault! Seb wouldn’t have gotten shot if it weren’t for you!”Yareli glared furiously at Tamara. She looked at Tamara like she was dirt beneath her shoe.Tamara froze from the sudden assault. She stared at Yareli in disbelief.Jerome did not expect Yareli to hit Tamara either. He hurriedly explained, “Young Mrs. Lynch had nothing to do with—”“Did I give you permission to speak?” Yareli glared at Jerome in displeasure.Jerome hurriedly shut his mouth, not daring to speak up anymore.Joanne arched her brow. She cast a glance at Tamara’s swollen face, then at Yareli. A taunting look flashed in her eyes.“Miss Custry, are you alright?” Yareli looked at Joanne.Joanne shook her head. “I’m alright.”Yareli looked distressed as she said, “Gosh, how could something like this have happened? Thank goodness you’re alright! If anything were to happen to you, how on earth would we be able to explain it to your family?”Joanne felt
Tamara was stunned. Margot suddenly went up to her and read the contents of the text.“What gives him the right to order you around like that? He asks for you, and you must be available at his whim? Who does he think he is? No, you’re not going!” Margot was still angry over what had happened with Yareli.However, after she said that, she saw that Tamara had already gotten up without question and left.Margot was rendered speechless.It turned out that love truly did make everyone foolishly reckless.…It was already late at night.Upon arriving at the hospital, Tamara saw Jerome waiting for her at Sebastian’s ward’s entrance. When he saw her, he immediately shot her a smile.“Mrs. Lynch, please come in.”Tamara nodded at him, then walked into the ward.Yareli and Joanne were nowhere in sight.Sebastian was lying on the bed. His handsome face was pale as he stared at the door. When he saw Tamara walk in, a smile curled on his thin lips.“Come over here.”Tamara walked up to
Sebastian’s expression darkened. “She didn’t tell on you. You were the one who went too far.”Yareli was incredibly displeased. However, since Tamara had left the room, what she had to say didn’t matter anymore.“Just eat up.”Yareli opened the lunchbox and placed it on the little tray table at the end of the bed. Then, she adjusted Sebastian’s bed so that he could sit up.Sebastian’s gaze never once left the door. Tamara hadn’t come back yet. He wondered where Tamara had gone.Wasn’t she going to eat with him?Yareli was upset when she realized what Sebastian was thinking. “Seb, what are you staring at? Please, just get to eating. The doctor will be over soon to check on you.”“I’ll eat later,” Sebastian said coldly.Yareli was surprised. “You shouldn’t wait any longer.”Sebastian remained silent. He did not speak, nor did he touch his food.The air in the ward suddenly chilled.At this moment, Tamara walked back inside. She was carrying a takeaway box as she walked up to S
“Mom, what are you talking about?” Sebastian glared at Yareli, displeased.Yareli’s expression was calm. When she turned to look at Joanne, her eyes lit up with joy. “I meant that it’s nice to see you youngsters chatting and bickering away like that. It’s so much better than being trapped in constant silence with a certain someone.”Tamara’s face sank. She got her phone out to type.However, Sebastian was quick to retort, “Why do I have to bicker all the time? I think it’s great to spend my days in peace with my wife.”Yareli was rendered speechless.Tamara blinked and looked at Sebastian, smiling brightly and confidently.The upsetting feelings Tamara had been feeling just a moment ago had all but dissipated.With Sebastian by her side, she did not need to get angry.Joanne glanced between Sebastian and Tamara, her eyes filled with scorn.“Fine. You guys can chat all you like. I’ll come by later in the day.” Yareli did not want to spend another moment in Tamara’s presence. Af
Tamara did not want to involve herself with Joanne anymore. As such, she left the hospital without another word.“How despicable!”Joanne had never been ignored in her entire life. She was going to die of anger.“Joanne, what’s wrong?”At this moment, Jessica walked over, holding James’ arm. When she saw how furious her sister looked, she asked in concern.“I just had an encounter with a bitch.”Joanne’s tone was filled with disdain as she spoke. Then, she asked curiously, “What are you doing here?”Then, she shifted her gaze to James, giving him a once-over. Then, she grinned widely. “Who’s this?”Jessica blushed shyly at that. “Joanne, I’ve told you about him before. This is my fiancé, James Gladwell.”Joanne looked surprised. “Hold on, isn’t he the one about to take over Gladwell Corporation?”Jessica was stunned by that. She hurriedly said, “I really like him. We’re already engaged! Who cares about that?”When Joanne saw how anxious her sister became, she said nothing mo
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