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 atmosphere in the living room thickened.The arrogant joy in Rowena’s eyes was palpable. Her eyes were barely visible as she grinned at Tamara.Rowena was certain that Tamara would be kicked out of the Lynch family by the end of the day. Soon, Sebastian would be hers!Soon enough, Ms Thompson hurried downstairs with a solemn look on her face. She shot a surprised look at Tamara.Yareli turned towards the housekeeper and asked, “Did you find anything?”Ms Thompson nodded. Then, she placed the item in her hand on the coffee table.Everyone leaned forward to get a closer look at what it was. Rowena pursed her lips and was the first to speak. “Those are pregnancy interfering pills!”Once those words were said, Tamara felt her face fall.She walked up to the table to examine the pills. Then, she threw it onto the ground and signed to Sebastian: “I didn’t take those!”Meanwhile, Rowena continued to add fuel to the fire. “Miss Simmons, you might not like Young Mr. Lynch, but you
Sebastian’s expression darkened. His voice was low and magnetizing as he asked, “You’d let me do anything?”Tamara nodded, looking incredibly serious. Her beautiful eyes shone with determination.Yareli had no idea what words the couple were exchanging with each other. However, she could tell that Sebastian and Tamara had struck some sort of deal with each other.“How can this happen?” she thought to herself.“Seb, what are you guys doing? You’re not planning to let this wicked woman off easy, are you?” Yareli asked, stone-faced as she looked at her son.Sebastian turned his head towards her and said, “Mom, I’ll handle this my way. You must be tired. You should head home to rest.”“Hold on, what do you mean by that?” Yareli was truly startled. “You’re really going to let this evil wench off scot-free? Seb, listen to me, that woman has to be kicked out of the family today or –”“Ms. Thompson, please show my mother out.”Sebastian interrupted Yareli, then tugged Tamara upstairs b
The reply read: ”Roger that, Miss Simmons.”Tamara put her phone down and then closed her eyes slowly.It was clear that whoever was behind the incident had begun plotting a long while ago. They were definitely trying to get rid of the baby in her belly.Once the baby was gone, Tamara would not be able to retain her position as Young Mrs. Lynch anymore.When that happened, who would be the one to benefit from the situation the most?An image of Rowena crossed her mind at that thought.Tamara recalled that when she had gone to retrieve her marriage certificate with Sebastian, Rowena had nothing nice to say to her.Furthermore, she even tried to push Tamara over, hoping she would lose the baby.It was very likely that Rowena had been the one to bribe the maid.However, these were all just guesses. Tamara would have to get the whole truth from Cynthia.Half an hour later.Tamara’s phone vibrated in her hand. She hurriedly looked at it and found that the person she had contacted
Sebastian’s handsome features seemed frosted over with ice. He looked down at his expensive wristwatch and said curtly, “Let’s hold off for a short while.”Jerome was confused. He did not know what Sebastian was waiting for.Soon enough, he found the answer to his query.Benjamin called Sebastian to invite him to a meal in 1999.Sebastian got his car key from Jerome, then reminded the latter, “Keep a close eye on the situation over there.”Jerome nodded. “Understood, Young Mr. Lynch.”Sebastian drove himself to 1999. Just as he passed the key to the valet, he spotted a familiar figure heading her way into 1999’s lobby.He quirked an eyebrow and thought, “What a coincidence.”Tamara managed to get someone to track Rowena down. When she was notified that the woman was having a little get-together in 1999, she made her way to the bar straight away.1999 felt like home to Tamara.As such, she had no trouble navigating her way to the private lounge Rowena was said to be in.Insid
”Miss Simmons, what are you trying to do? You barged in here all of a sudden. Are you looking for Young Mr. Lynch? He’s not here, you’re looking in the wrong–”Before Rowena could complete her performance, Tamara landed a tight slap on her face.Her beautiful, delicate features frosted over icily. Her bright eyes fixed themselves on Rowena, impatience burning through them.“Oh my God!”Someone exclaimed. No one had expected Tamara to raise her hand against Rowena.Rowena was stunned and rendered speechless for a short moment. When she finally snapped back to her senses, she glared angrily at Tamara. “How dare you hit me!”“As she should. Why? Do you need a warning every time it happens?”Before Tamara could reply, a cold voice sounded from behind her.“Young Mr. Lynch…”“He’s on Tamara’s side?”“I thought he was still mad at Tamara for getting rid of their baby!”The private lounge suddenly buzzed with chatter and whispers. Rowena’s expression darkened.She did not expect S
Tamara followed Sebastian into his car. After putting on her seatbelt, she turned to cast her beautiful eyes on the man next to her, her gaze unblinking.Sebastian started driving without another word. With a cold expression, he asked, “What are you staring at?”No matter how long Tamara looked at him, she couldn’t tell what had gone wrong.Sebastian’s dark eyes swept over Tamara for a short moment. When he saw that she was sitting obediently in her seat with a hint of confusion on her face, faint joy flashed in his eyes.He brought Tamara to another hospital.After the checkup, the doctor showed them the medical report and said, “You’re showing some signs of a potential miscarriage. Please mind what you eat. Here are some meds for you to take. They’ll help regulate your body. If you take good care of yourself, everything will be fine.”Tamara nodded with a smile.Coldness flashed in Sebastian’s eyes as he stood behind Tamara.It seemed that the poison Tamara had ingested throu
Tamara remained still. Her cheeks puffed out a little, making her look like an irritated pufferfish. The stone-faced Sebastian did not cow her.Sebastian’s eyes darkened. With a dangerous glint in his eyes, he asked, “Tamara Simmons, are you going to fight me on this?”Tamara lowered her head to type. She didn’t like Sebastian’s controlling behavior. She should be free to leave the house for work.She wrote: “Sebastian Lynch, we agreed that we wouldn’t interfere with each other’s lives over the next ten months. Have you forgotten?”Sebastian swept his gaze over the message, and a cold aura began to emit from his body.“That agreement was made when the baby was safe and healthy. Seeing that the little one’s life is at stake right now, I believe you do not have the right to negotiate the terms with me.”Tamara’s brows furrowed at that. Tightening the grip on her phone, the white of her knuckles was suddenly very prominent.“Leave.”Sebastian returned his gaze to his computer, his
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