Sebastian observed Tamara’s curious glance and smiled, “Let’s eat first.”Tamara sighed.It seemed Sebastian was not planning to spill the beans.Fine! She wasn’t curious about it anyway!Tamara felt that what happened in the lift had ruined her entire reputation.The couple returned to the hospital after finishing their meal. Tamara purposefully avoided the previous lift in favor of a more distant one.Sebastian shook his head at Tamara’s actions. He sighed, “All of them were either workers or patients. You will still run into them no matter which lifts you choose. The only way to avoid them is to transfer to another hospital.”Tamara fell silent.Damn it!Tamara came to her children’s ward and noticed they were still asleep. She silently crept in and sat down on the couch. She watched over her children like a silent guardian.When Sebastian came in, he let out a helpless sigh and took a seat beside Tamara. He watched her silently.The two of them fell into a comfortable si
Simon grinned. He really did look like the devil. He narrowed his eyes on Camilla. “Hello, Miss West. What a coincidence.”Camilla pursed her lips. She was sitting on the bench beside the road when she called Jayden. She never expected to run into Simon here.Simon was the last person she wanted to see. After all, she still owed him a million dollars.“Mr. Dashner, I…” started Camilla.Simon grinned at her. “I almost forgot, Miss West. Your time is almost up. Have you prepared the money you owed?”The hands by Camilla’s side curled into fists. She unclenched them and lowered her eyes. She couldn’t bring herself to meet Simon’s gaze.Simon muttered lowly, “Get in. We have a lot to discuss.”He opened the car door.Camilla hesitated. In the end, she reluctantly got on.The underground casino ought to have a wide variety of jobs, right?It wasn’t a must for her to work as a lady of the night.Simon observed Camilla. As he noticed how tense she was, he chuckled, “Well, what do y
Camilla shut her eyes and nodded.Simon toyed with the ring on his pinky. He muttered faintly, “Let me think.”Camilla’s heart started racing.She didn’t want to be a lady of the night, but the wages for a waiter were too low. She needed to get the money for her brother’s kidney transplant fast, or her brother would be dead.“There is another way,” Simon piped up suddenly.Camilla’s head snapped toward him. She had turned bright pink with excitement. “What is it?”Simon chuckled at her twinkling eyes. “Become my woman.”The colors drained from Camilla’s face.Why…Why were all men the same?They only ever saw her for her looks—even Jayden. He only agreed to her for her looks.Camilla’s eyes dimmed. She laughed lightly and said, “Let me off.”Simon observed the despair on Camilla’s face. She looked like a flower caught in a storm. Despite everything that was thrown at her, she still stood strong and proud. He softened a little. “Whatever. What if you be my assistant? I’ll gi
Camilla jumped in surprise. She gave Simon a questioning look.Simon muttered faintly, “Use it how you want. I’ll deduct it from your salary.”Camilla stared at Simon. She didn’t know what he was thinking about.Didn’t he want to…What was the meaning of this?Simon noticed the look Camilla was giving him. He smiled, “What’s wrong? Do you think I’m acting weird? Truth be told, so do I.”He had always been a womanizer. Women were like clothes to him. One day he could have one by his side, and on another day, he would have a new one.He had never felt this way before. His heart broke when he saw her pale, and he grew soft when he noticed she was afraid. Not to mention, he would feel bad when he looked at her helpless self.Damn it.When had Simon ever cared this much about a woman?Camilla hesitated. “I’ll…just be an assistant, right?”Simon smirked devilishly. He gave her an amused look. “What’s wrong? Do you feel bad for taking my money? Well, it’s been some time since I got
Tamara pecked Melanie’s chubby cheeks. “Melly is the best!”Melanie wrapped her arms around Tamara’s neck and snuggled up to her.The door to the greenhouse opened, and Sebastian walked in. When he witnessed the duo’s heartwarming interaction, his gaze softened. “Why are you two here?”“Melly wanted to meet up with Jay.” Tamara passed Melanie over to Sebastian.Sebastian pouted at Melanie. “Oh? Melly likes Uncle Jay?”Melanie blinked up at him. “I like Daddy more.”Sebastian chuckled. “You’re such a charmer.”Melanie snuggled up to Sebastian.Meanwhile, Thomas and Caleb were playing video games in a corner.After Thomas’s fifth defeat, Caleb couldn’t help but exclaim, “You’re a noob, Thomas.”Thomas retorted, “I’m not! I’m just feeling a little under the weather, that’s all. Once I get better, I’ll be sure to carry us through the game.”“Me, Daddy, and Mommy are all good at this. Why are you so bad at gaming?” Caleb asked in all seriousness.Thomas rolled his eyes.He wasn
Tamara shrugged helplessly at Thomas. “Thomas, not even I can help you now.”Tamara had picked a supporting character. She followed Thomas throughout the game, yet, she still witnessed his demise time and time again.Thomas gritted his teeth.That was it!“What about Daddy? Did you secretly help him?” Thomas pushed the blame onto Sebastian.He suddenly saw Sebastian maneuvering another supporting character and facing another opponent.It seemed like he was having fun.Thomas stomped his feet.So was Caleb the one who kept defeating him?And his parents were just there for moral support?A head suddenly popped up in front of Thomas. He raised his head slowly.Oh. There was another who was also here as moral support.Melanie blinked her eyes and squished Thomas’ cheeks. “Don’t be angry, Thomas, or you’ll get wrinkles soon.”Thomas sighed, “Thanks.”He wasn’t angry.He was just annoyed.Caleb put down his phone slowly. He spoke up, “Do you know how bad you are at the game
Upon reaching the gazebo inside the greenhouse, Jayden retrieved his phone and proceeded to make a call. “Please find out where Camilla’s brother is currently receiving medical care, including the details of his illness and associated costs. I need to confirm the veracity of her statements,” he instructed the person on the other end of the line.“Yes,” his man complied.After Jayden hung up the call, he glanced at another number. A familiar name appeared on the screen.Jayden’s gaze darkened. Five minutes later, his phone rang. His men had gotten the information he requested.“Sir, we have found what you asked for. Camilla’s brother has been diagnosed with congenital uremia. He has been in the hospital for most of his life, but his family couldn’t pay his recent medical fees. He also needs five hundred thousand dollars for a kidney transplant,” informed his man.Jayden’s brows knitted tightly together. “So she was telling the truth,” he thought to himself.He recalled Camilla’s d
“Nat, excuse me for a moment. I need to take this call.” Camilla smiled at Nathan before leaving the ward with her phone in hand.“Hello?” Camilla answered the call. The smile on her face disappeared without a trace.“Come over now,” came Jayden’s low and cold voice.Camilla was taken aback. She quickly retorted, “My brother will be undergoing surgery soon. I can’t go over now.”“I thought his surgery was in three days,” the man snarled. “Camilla, you are still my student. You have to listen to me.”Camilla furrowed her brows. This aroused her curiosity. How did Jayden learn about her brother’s operation?“Bring me the D2 file from the research institute,” said James before he hung up the phone.Camilla squeezed her phone tightly. Her heart was clouded with bitterness. After composing herself, she turned around and put on a smile before returning to the ward. “Nat, I have something to do and will be taking my leave. I will come back to accompany you tomorrow, okay?”Nathan nodd
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