Sebastian noticed that Tamara was staring at the pendant. His expression shifted as he said in a hoarse voice, “What’s wrong? Does the pendant look familiar to you?”Tamara kept staring at the pendant. It was made out of jade and looked like the one she had before. The only difference was the word ‘Custry’ was engraved on it.Did every family have their own jade pendants?Tamara retracted her gaze and muttered softly, “I have one too.”Sebastian smiled. “We have so many things in common.”Tamara kept silent.The luxurious car started to drive down an unfamiliar road.Tamara’s soft hands unconsciously held onto the seatbelt. She was going to the Custry manor and would be meeting Sebastian soon.She had many things she wanted to ask him. She needed to hear what he had to say.Tamara’s eyes glistened slightly, and her breathing grew heavy.Soon, the road grew wider while the buildings shrank away.Not far into the distance stood a palace.The palace was magnificent. The closer
Caleb was confused and tilted his head at Tamara’s action. What was his mommy doing?Tamara observed Caleb’s pulse. After a while, her furrowed eyebrows gradually relaxed, and a smile appeared on her face.“My dear Caleb, I have something to tell you.” Tamara rubbed Caleb’s head.Caleb nodded seriously. “Go ahead, Mommy.”Tamara thought for a moment before she started, “Truth be told, I used to be mute as well. I thought I was born with it. But some time ago, I met an amazing doctor who told me my muteness was due to me being poisoned. And since I gave birth to you, the poison was transferred over to you. It’s all my fault. I’m sorry.”A guilty look spread across Tamara’s face.Caleb immediately shook his head. “It’s not your fault, Mommy. I don’t blame you!”Tamara was deeply moved. “Even so, it’s still my fault. However, since this is due to poison, it means we can find an antidote. And I’m well-versed in this. Do you believe I can treat you, Caleb?”Hearing this, Caleb’s eye
Sebastian stared at Tamara with his deep eyes. After a moment of silence, he nodded. "I was the one who brought you here. I was afraid you’d cry if you couldn't find me once you came outside."Tamara fell silent.She wanted to roll her eyes at him. However, this was his place. It'd be better if she didn't kick up a fuss here.Tamara spun around and went downstairs, completely ignoring him.Sebastian quirked an eyebrow and trailed behind her. "Are you angry, Miss Moore?"Tamara remained silent."I've been a big help to you, Miss Moore. Yet you won't even talk to me?" Sebastian was relentless.It wasn't until they left the palace did Tamara finally turn around to face him. "Where’s the restroom, Mr. Custry?"It was Sebastian's turn to fall silent.Tamara was finally speaking to him, but was this considered a proper interaction?Sebastian pointed in a direction.Tamara entered the palace again. She used the restroom and tidied up her hair, so it took her a while before she came
Tamara cleared her throat to cover up her awkwardness. She picked up the menu and flipped through it before deciding to go for the most expensive dishes.Then, she passed the menu to Sebastian. "It's your turn, Mr. Custry."Sebastian gave the menu back to the manager. "I'll have what she has.""Alright." The manager nodded and sneaked a glance at Tamara while wondering who she was.She looked like she was from a wealthy family.Mr. Custry never brought any woman over, yet here Tamara was. Could it be that she was Mr. Custry's fiancée?The manager hurried back to the kitchen.Inside the lounge, Tamara crossed her arms and smiled sarcastically at Sebastian. "We'll be eating soon. Aren't you going to take off your mask, Mr. Custry?"Sebastian paused, then muttered, "I might give you a fright if I take off my mask.""Nonsense. I've seen many things. Not even ghosts and ghouls faze me," mocked Tamara.Sebastian fell silent.He lost his courage to take off the mask.Tamara saw he
Tamara sat back down. Her clear eyes shone with mischief as she stared at Sebastian, who smirked. “Since Miss Moore is up for the challenge, who am I to back down?”A cruel glint flashed across Tamara’s eyes. “That’s the spirit, Mr. Custry!”Just then, the waitress came back in and placed the dishes on the table. She also brought in a few bottles of liquor.After the waitress left, Tamara popped open one of the bottles and poured both Sebastian and herself a glass.“Here’s to you, Mr. Custry. Thank you for bringing me to visit my son,” said Tamara before she downed the entire glass.Sebastian frowned. However, when he saw the weird smile Tamara was giving him, he slowly lifted the glass to his mouth.Tamara widened her eyes in disbelief. He had put a hole in the mask. Whenever he opened his mouth, the hole would open to allow him access.“You!” Tamara pointed an accusing finger at Sebastian, but she was at a loss for words.Sebastian’s eyes glinted with amusement as he downed t
Tamara hesitated. Her usually clear eyes watered, and she bit her lip as she slowly reached out a hand.Suddenly, her phone rang.Tamara’s hand snapped back, and she answered the call. “Hello?”“It’s me, Miss.” A familiar voice came from the other end of the line.Tamara was stunned. “Anthony?”“It’s me,” said the familiar husky voice.“Where are you, Anthony? Where have you been for the past four years? Why did you leave all of a sudden? Have you come back?” Tamara couldn’t believe this was happening. She dished out question after question.“I’m outside the clubhouse, Miss. I saw you entering earlier.” Anthony’s voice was as monotone as ever, but Tamara could still hear the repressed emotions underneath.“Wait for me. I’m coming down now.” Tamara almost cried tears of joy. She had not only been searching for her children these past four years but also Anthony.She was afraid something bad might have happened to Anthony.Tamara left the lounge hurriedly, forgetting all about
“What?” Tamara couldn’t believe her ears and gawked at Anthony in disbelief.Not only her, but Old Mrs. Moore, Jonathan, Cheryl, and even Margot all widened their eyes at the news.“What did you say, Anthony?” Margot stalked closer to Anthony.Anthony pursed his lips and swallowed hard before repeating, “Miss Melly has leukemia.”Tamara’s slim figure stumbled backward, and she almost fell over.Margot caught her. “Calm down, Tammy. Maybe this is…”Even the witty Margot was at a loss for words. She didn’t know what to say to comfort Tamara.Anthony never lied.A young and cute girl like Melanie had leukemia?How was anyone supposed to accept this news?Tears slid down Tamara’s cheeks as she grabbed Margot’s hands. “How could this be? Melly is still so young. Why would she have leukemia?”Margot tried to speak up, but no words came to mind.Jonathan was pissed. “I’ll go and get the girl back right this instant! That asshole Elijah! How dare he do this to a child?”Then, Jona
“Bring us there now,” said Tamara to Anthony.Anthony nodded and led them out.Tamara observed Anthony’s muscular frame and had a weird feeling about him, but she didn’t have time to ponder over it. Her mind was occupied with the news of Melly’s sickness.At the hospital that was under Morrison Corporation, Tamara and the others got out of the car and headed straight for Melanie’s ward.However, when they arrived at the elevator, they saw two bodyguards standing guard there.When the guards saw them, they exchanged looks. One of them came forward to stop them while the other made a phone call.“You can’t go in there,” the guard said, stopping them.“I’m here for my daughter. Who are you to stop me?” Tamara’s beautiful face was icy-cold. She stomped on the guard’s foot.Tamara was wearing sharp heels, so when she stomped down, the guard’s face immediately twisted in pain.Tamara cruelly retracted her gaze and turned to Anthony. “Which ward is she in?”“The one at the end of 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