Tamara’s body began to stiffen gradually. Sebastian’s scent filled her senses as he got closer and closer, making it difficult for her to catch her breath.Just as she was about to pass out from lack of air, the man walked past her without a word.Tamara blinked for a few moments before grabbing Sebastian’s wrist at the last second.Without turning back, he demanded coldly, “Let go.”Tamara did not heed his instruction. She took out her phone and hurriedly typed something to show him: “I didn’t mean to do that last night.”Sebastian’s expression darkened at that. He grabbed her wrist angrily and pinned her against the wall.With his face mere inches from Tamara’s, nose almost touching hers, he snarled, “Tamara Simmons, you clearly did it on purpose!”Tamara shook her head fervently. She did not know what had come over her. She could’ve avoided this confrontation by walking down the stairs without grabbing his arm.At this moment, seeing that she had walked into a wolf’s den, sh
A black Lamborghini stopped right outside the villa at that moment. Sebastian got out of the car and walked inside with long strides.When Ms. Thompson saw that Sebastian had come back, she was startled and asked, “Young Mr. Lynch, did you forget something?”Sebastian hummed, indicating that he did, then headed straight up the stairs.In the master bedroom.Once Tamara got inside, she swept her gaze over the room and found that the bag on the sofa was no longer there.“Did he move it somewhere else?” she thought.She hesitated for a short moment, debating over whether she should keep looking for it.In the end, seeing that her curiosity would not be satisfied until she got a definite answer, she decided to resume her search.After searching the entire room to no avail, she continued to seek the bag out in the walk-in closet on the far left.She was met with rows upon rows of clothes, but all were black, white, or gray. No other colors were in sight.She pursed her lips and th
Tamara held a hand over her abdomen as she got out of the cupboard. Her expression was tense and serious.“Could there be something wrong with my baby?” she thought.After she regained her footing, the slight pain in her abdomen suddenly vanished.The pain she had felt resembled needle pricks.“What on earth was that?” she wondered.She lowered her head to observe her own abdomen. Could it have been her imagination?She touched her belly, pressing against it to find it slightly hardened. It was proof that a new life was growing inside of her.She stood around and waited for a few minutes. When the pain did not resurface, she unfurrowed her brows.Tamara deduced that the pain might’ve been stress-induced.She redirected her gaze back to the drawer from before. Sebastian had tucked the bag back into it before he left.She carefully poked her head out of the walk-in closet to check. Once she was sure that no one was around, she hurried back into the closet and pulled the drawer
Tamara made a pained noise at the back of her throat. The sound resembled nails on a chalkboard. It was piercing to the ears.“Shut up!” The vein in Sebastian’s forehead had popped out. Every time he heard Tamara make a sound, he was cruelly reminded of the fact that he had a mute for a wife.He had become Londsville’s very own laughingstock.A loud smack resounded just then.Tamara slapped the bag off Sebastian’s hand. She dug her nails as deep into his skin as she could.This man was going to choke her to death! She didn’t want to die so soon!Pain from Tamara’s nail-digging caused Sebastian to release his grip on her neck. His expression darkened.She signed: “You’re crazy!”She did not care if Sebastian couldn’t understand her. She needed an outlet to release her anger.Following that, she stuck a middle finger out at him. What this gesture meant was universally known.Sebastian’s face darkened even further at that.Tamara did not want to bother with the man anymore. S
”Tamara Simmons, you don’t have to look so puzzled. Just try leaving and you’ll see.”After Sebastian said that, he spun on his heel and left.The cold chill of his presence in the air did not dissipate for a long while.Tamara remained horrified for a short moment. She didn’t expect Sebastian to go into a fit of rage like that.His anger wasn’t hot and fiery but cold yet biting.It was something she had never experienced before.She suddenly felt regretful of her actions.She stopped packing and cast her eyes toward the torn marriage certificate on the ground. The red document seemed painful to even look at.This marriage of hers was honestly a disaster. All she could do was wait for time to pass.Once she gave birth to the child, she would no longer have to associate herself with Sebastian.When Sebastian returned from work, he noted that Tamara’s door was shut and that the torn pieces of the marriage certificate were nowhere in sight.He let out a cold scoff. It seemed th
When Ms Thompson heard the maid, she asked with concern, “Oh gosh, have you seen a doctor yet?”The maid nodded. “I have. It’s nothing too bad, but seeing that Young Mrs. Lynch is pregnant, I’m worried that I might pass on whatever disease I have to her. I think it’d be best if I went home.”Ms Thompson nodded. “I suppose that’s for the best. But you don’t have to quit completely. How about you take temporary leave for now? You can get back to work any time you like in the future once you’re healthy.”The maid replied, tone grateful, “That’s very kind of you, Ms. Thompson. But my younger brother is still ill at home. I have to take care of him, so I don’t think I’ll be coming back any time soon.” Ms Thompson was quick to catch the drift.“Alright, then. I’ll get the salary you’re owed settled as soon as possible. If you do decide to come back for work, just let me know.” Ms Thompson thought that maid was really good at her job, so she tried her best to make her stay.Once the ma
When Sebastian saw how anxious Tamara looked, he stayed silent for a few moments. Then, he said to the nurse, “We’re going to keep it for now.”The nurse was startled. “But if the stillborn is left in the mother’s body for too long, it will cause a series of malignant diseases. Are you sure?”Tamara nodded firmly. She was sure.The nurse nodded back in acknowledgement but couldn’t help but add, “As parents, I know you two might not be able to believe the news, but the reports are never wrong. I still think it’s best to terminate the pregnancy as soon as possible.”After leaving them with that, the nurse left.Tamara loosened her grip on Sebastian’s hand and closed her eyes slowly.She had to retrace her steps to figure out where exactly everything had gone wrong.Whatever had just happened was too sudden.While living in the Lynch family’s residence, for the baby's sake, she had been fed and provided with the best of the best. Since that was the case, she figured she should’ve
The leaf did not taste unusual. Some sweetness accompanied a faint bitterness.“Young Mrs. Lynch, why are you eating leaves? They haven’t been cleaned yet!” When Ms Thompson saw what Tamara was doing, she hurriedly snatched the carrot away.Tamara’s brows furrowed as she regarded the rest of the vegetables in the fridge. None of them seemed to emit any strange smells.This meant that there wasn’t anything wrong with the food.If that was the case, then where did the problem lie?“Tamara Simmons, come back here! Don’t you dare try to change the topic. I need you to explain yourself! How’s the baby now? Do you think that you can do away with a child of the Lynch family’s blood as you please? Let me tell you, things are not that simple! If you don’t explain yourself properly, I’ll make sure the Simmons family pays for this!”Yareli despised Tamara from the start.Since the Simmons family had been adamant that Tamara married Sebastian, the Lynch family had no choice but to accept th
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