Hearing this, Tamara froze. “What about the other one?”“We tried our best,” muttered the doctor apologetically. They sighed and left.Soon, two beds were pushed out from within. One was draped in a white cloth, while the other was strapped to an oxygen mask.“My dear grandson. Look at how badly you’re injured…” The old woman pounced on the man with the oxygen mask. She cried pitifully.Tamara bit her lips.Rico was the one who didn’t make it.Roxy stared at the body. Her eyes reddened even further, and she stalked over slowly.“This is just a prank, right?” cried Roxy.Tamara’s heart broke for the girl. She averted her gaze.The old lady had left for the ward with her grandson. They were the only ones left there.The nurse patted Roxy. “I’m sorry for your loss.”Roxy pushed the nurse away and pulled the cloth off of Rico. She stared at Rico’s pale face and started sobbing. “Why are you still asleep, Rico? Didn’t you promise to bring me to the amusement park after you return
Tamara sent someone to give Rico a proper burial. Roxy was crying her eyes out during the funeral. She looked pitiful.Roxy had just turned twenty but had already lost her only relative. Tamara felt sorry for her.Suddenly, Roxy called out to her. “Miss Moore.”Tamara was surprised by this. “What’s up?”Roxy stared at her with puffy eyes. “Can you take me in?”Tamara wasn’t expecting that. Roxy continued, “Since my brother left, I have had no other relatives. I’ve been thinking. My brother trusts you with his life, which means you must be one of the good ones. You’re probably not as bad as the other rich folks.”Tamara pursed her lips and continued to stare at the girl.Roxy looked anxious. Still, she continued, “I was thinking…can I ask for something other than compensation? Please take me in. I can be your maid. I just want someplace I could stay.”How could Tamara say no to that?While Roxy’s emotional state had been unstable before, she seemed to exhibit symptoms of depres
“Alex, where has all your stuff gone?” Old Mrs. Moore gripped Tamara’s hand. “Why did you remove everything that you love? Are you still mad at me?”Tamara’s nose pricked. She started, “Not at all. I’m not angry at you. You must be tired. Let’s head in to have some rest, okay?”Old Mrs. Moore continued to stare at her. “Why did you tear them all down? Those were your favorites.”Tamara didn’t know what to say. “I’m tired. Let’s head in to have some rest.”“Oh. Since you’re tired, let’s head in.” Old Mrs. Moore was distracted.Tamara helped the old woman to her room and watched as she fell asleep. Tamara breathed a sigh of relief.Quietly returning to her room, she stepped onto the balcony and observed the structure below. Everything Old Mrs. Moore had mentioned had vanished.Tamara didn’t know why they were gone.But Old Mrs. Moore did seem to remember all of Alex’s favorites.Tamara was lost in thought. Just then, her phone rang.Tamara pulled out her phone and saw it was a
Tamara’s eyes widened as she looked at the caller ID on her phone and quickly answered the call.…The following day, at the airport.When Tamara arrived, she saw James already waiting for her. He had an impatient look on his face, but when he saw her, all negative emotions disappeared without a trace.“You’re finally here, Tamara,” grinned James. He tried to grab her hand, but she avoided him swiftly.Tamara gripped her luggage and muttered coldly, “Let’s board the plane.James’ face fell, but remembering they were getting married tomorrow, he bit back his words.“Sure. We’ll see how nice our wedding place is,” said James.Tamara didn’t reply and went straight inside the airport.They arrived at Biarus six hours later.A chilling gust of wind hit Tamara as they exited the airport, causing her to tremble with cold.Tamara was already wearing a thick jacket, but it seemed that wasn’t enough for the cold weather.The sun was setting. It painted the city sky a light orange. Lo
To Tamara’s surprise, the Lane family had installed a robust security system that was considerably stronger than its previous version. Numerous confidential files were now encrypted, and all records related to the family members were behind a secure firewall.Tamara clicked her tongue.Did they realize they got hacked?Was that why they upgraded their security system?But this didn’t make a difference to her.Tamara’s nimble fingers danced across the keyboard. She soon broke through the firewall and found Sebastian’s location.Tamara’s eyes glossed over when she saw Sebastian was being held captive by the Lane family.It was a big house. A man stood in the empty living room and was feeding the fish.He had his back to Tamara. Something flashed across Tamara’s eyes. She suddenly remembered something and couldn’t help but laugh.Upon checking the house’s security system, Tamara noticed that both families were keeping a close watch, making it impossible for anyone to get to Sebas
Tamara furrowed her eyebrows but said nothing.She knew that her words would fall on deaf ears anyway.As the evening wore on, the sea turned a captivating shade of golden orange, casting a spell on all who gazed upon its enchanting beauty.The waves hit the sand rhythmically.Tamara narrowed her eyes and stared out into the sea.Sebastian was on the other side of the sea.“You’re thinking about him,” came James’ cold voice.Tamara shrugged, “I love him.”“I’ll allow you to love him for another day. But from tomorrow onwards, your body and soul belong to me and me alone,” ordered James.Tamara sneered mockingly, “You’re a greedy asshole, James.”This wasn’t the first time Tamara had insulted him.But James was really greedy and wanted everything for himself.He threatened her and forced her to marry him, and now he was demanding to have all of Tamara.Was he fucking serious?James pursed his lips. He could clearly sense Tamara’s mockery. His gaze darkened. “It’s human nat
James saw the hatred in Tamara’s eyes. He laughed without warning. “I wonder if this was how your father threatened your mother back then.”Tamara gritted her teeth and released James. She gave him a cold stare.She will not go down her mother’s path.James smoothed over the creases. “Let’s head back.”Tamara turned and left for the car. She did not spare another glance at James.Back at the hotel, Tamara took out her room key and opened her door. James pushed the door open just when she was about to slam it shut behind her.Tamara stared blankly at him. “Fuck off.”James returned her stare. “Let me in.”Tamara cracked her knuckles.“I don’t wish to fight you, James. Don’t push your luck,” said Tamara through gritted teeth.Just another day, and she would get the antidote. Better yet, the lab would make the antidote.Tamara had to stay rational. James observed Tamara’s hate-filled face. His face fell. “You will be my wife tomorrow, Tamara. Why are you still like this? Do you
“Yes,” complied Tamara’s men.She hung up the phone and shut down her laptop.She stood up and went to the balcony. Tamara stared out into the sea.Fear and worry etched her face as she thought of the danger Sebastian was in, along with her concern for Benjamin and Margot.The latter two had disappeared once they arrived at Nammu Bay. Neither the Lane family nor the Zimmerman family could find them.Tamara was in the same boat as them.This was a disaster.Time ticked on, and it was finally nighttime. The dark sea swallowed the last trace of orange. Tamara returned to her room and waited for the news patiently.It was 10 pm when someone came to knock on her door.The corners of Tamara’s lips twitched. She stood up and went for the door. She smiled when she saw who it was. “Let me put on some makeup for you.”The person nodded, and Tamara took out her makeup purse.After half an hour, Tamara went to knock on James’ door.James opened the door and was shocked to see Tamara st
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