Caleb watched the car depart, unable to decipher what Daddy was feeling.It appeared Daddy knew that Mommy was staying next door.In fact, it seemed that he knew that Thomas was with her as well.However, why didn’t Daddy bring him to meet Mommy?Didn’t Daddy know how much Caleb missed her?Caleb could not hold in his feelings anymore. He reached out to poke Daddy’s hand.Sebastian turned to look at his son. “What’s wrong?”Caleb signed, “Daddy, you’re horrible.”Sebastian was rendered speechless.When he saw how utterly unsurprised Caleb was when he saw Tamara and Thomas, Sebastian realized that his son must’ve met up with Thomas already and might have even made contact with Tamara as well.Sebastian chuckled lowly. “So, Caleb, I suppose you believe everything I’ve said about your mother now, huh?”Caleb’s dark eyes twinkled. “I do.”He had seen Mommy.His mother wasn’t the cruel, heartless monster his grandmother had tricked him into believing.Mommy was gentle, warm, a
Margot leaned over right away and planted kisses on Thomas’ cheeks. “Of course, I missed you, my darling. Your mommy’s been so cruel! She took you and left me for three whole years! God knows how I’ve survived this long.”Thomas grinned brightly. “Aunt Margot, I really want to eat your homemade chicken pie.”“Alright, alright. Let’s head upstairs. I’ll make it for you right now.” Margot nodded fervently, then grabbed Thomas’ hand.Once they were all inside the elevator, Margot scrutinized Tamara’s appearance carefully. “Tammy, my dear, you’ve changed quite a lot over the years.”“What do you mean?” Tamara looked over at Margot, sensing that her friend was about to say something inappropriate.“Well, you’ve become a lot prettier, for starters. Your voice is really soft, and here…” Margot swept her eyes over Tamara’s chest, then whispered softly, “Without a man’s careful ministration, they seem to have grown smaller.”Tamara was rendered speechless.She knew this was going to happ
Thomas didn’t even spare them a look. “Go ahead! Have fun. I’m good here. I’m not a three-year-old kid anymore.”Margot couldn’t help but chuckle at the little boy’s quip.Then, she turned toward Tamara. “Come on, let’s relax downstairs. It’s been a while since you’ve visited an establishment like this, hasn’t it?”Tamara nodded. “You’re right.”“You have no idea how many customers I’ve lost since you’ve stopped bartending here. So, what do you say? Want to bartend a little for old time’s sake?” Margot grabbed Tamara’s arm and said with a grin.“No problem!” Tamara replied. It had been four years since she last bartended. She honestly couldn’t be sure if her skills had dwindled or not.At the bar downstairs, the lights were dim but still colorful. It wasn’t peak hour yet, so there weren’t a lot of people around. However, most of the booths were filled with people.Margot took a seat at the bar counter. Tamara went to get behind it and started to prep the tools she needed to star
Janine’s lips curled into a smile. Her eyes were filled with displeasure, but she didn’t make it seem obvious. She enjoyed being flattered by the people around her. She glanced away for a moment and spotted a familiar figure that caused her eyes to widen exponentially.It was Tamara!She thought Tamara had left Londsville!What was she doing here?Furthermore, the woman appeared to be working in 1999.A flash of hatred appeared in Janine’s eyes. It was all Tamara’s fault that her sister ended up going to jail. Her sister was sentenced to so many years and descended into a state of madness! She had gone insane.Seeing that Tamara had returned to Londsville, Janine swore to herself that she wouldn’t let her off easy.“Janine?”Someone called out, causing Janine to snap back to her senses. “Sorry, it’s nothing. I just spotted someone I really despise. I forgot myself for a moment.”“If it’s someone you don’t like, it must mean that they’re really despicable! Tell me who it is, Ja
The man stared at Tamara in disbelief. “You fucking bitch! How dare you do that to my money?!”The man’s eyes turned red from fury. He reached out to slap Tamara across the face.In the next second, Tamara managed to clasp onto the man’s wrist and bend it forcefully.The man screamed out in agony. His features twisted uglily as he struggled to get out of Tamara’s death grip. He wanted to free his arm from her.However, Tamara wouldn’t let him go. She glared into his eyes coldly and said, “I want you to apologize to me.”“You fucking bitch…Ouch!” the man yelled, but his arm was beginning to hurt even more. If Tamara didn’t let go soon, he was certain that he would lose his arm.“I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have caused you any trouble. Please spare me…” the man begged for mercy, apologizing profusely.Tamara let out a displeased sneer before loosening her grip on him. Then, she got out some anti-bacterial wipes to clean her hands.The man held onto his injured arm and ran back to Jani
Sebastian was momentarily stunned. The silence felt like it lasted for ages.He stared at the empty glass in his hand blankly. His mind suddenly supplied him with memories of when he first tasted these specially crafted drinks.At the time, he was immensely shocked and did everything he could to get a hold of the bartender.However, he eventually found out that the mysterious bartender had been right under his nose. It was his Tammy.His dear Tammy was really talented. She had so many skills, which surprised him to no end.Sebastian let out a bitter smile, then got up to walk out.Simon was taken aback. “Where are you going?”“I’m going to check on Caleb,” Sebastian said raspily, then strode quickly to the bar.At this moment in the bar, Margot and Tamara were reminiscing about their past. They chatted while drinking. Eventually, they ended up getting a little tipsy.Tamara got up unsteadily. “I’m going to the washroom…”“Go ahead.” Margot leaned on the sofa with groggy eyes.
Sebastian felt his breathing grow hot all of a sudden. The heat traveled to his chest, causing not only his heart but also his limbs to ache.Tamara’s weak cries were heart-wrenching, and her eyes seemed to be shrouded in tears. She was staring at Sebastian reproachfully. She didn’t know that the man before her was the so-called ‘pig’ she was cursing at.Sebastian swallowed with difficulty. His gaze darkened significantly, tinted with heartache and bitterness. Subconsciously, he reached out to embrace her.“Don’t touch me!”However, once he made contact with her, he heard Tamara scold him. Sebastian instantly retracted his hands, afraid to make any moves.He gazed deeply at her reddening face. She looked as beautiful as ever, and the pitiful look in her eyes made his heart wrench.“Do you hate him?” he asked with difficulty.Tamara grabbed onto the man’s tie tightly, causing it to wrinkle.A moment later, she shook her head. “I don’t hate him. He’s been nothing but good to me.
At this moment, in the bar.Margot waited for a long while for Tamara, yet her friend had not returned. She glanced around curiously, trying to pinpoint her friend’s location.Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of Tamara. However, she seemed to have been picked up by a tall man in the next second.What was going on?Margot squinted her eyes, hoping to get a better look at the situation. However, the two figures disappeared before she could do anything.She got up in a hurry and rushed over. However, she couldn’t see Tamara’s figure anywhere.The elevator doors opened, and a small figure suddenly appeared before her.“Thomas, why’d you come down here?” Margot leaned over to the little boy who had exquisite features. She pinched his cheeks and said, “Thomas, your considerate godmother, which is me, is going to take you upstairs to wait for Mommy, okay? It’s too chaotic down here. Children like you aren’t allowed here.”With that, she grabbed the boy's hand and walked him to the eleva
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