“What did you say?” Jayden turned around slowly. His gentle face had the usual calm yet stoic look.Tamara sucked in a breath. She could hear the displease in his tone.But she had made a promise to Simon. She couldn’t go back on her words.She had exhausted all options for repaying the debt and was at a loss.Since she owed money, she had an obligation to repay the debt.What other choice did she have?Camilla closed her eyes. She forced herself to hold eye contact with Jayden when she opened them again. She informed him calmly, “I said I’m quitting.”“I disagree.” Jayden denied her without a second thought. “If you resign, you won’t be able to graduate. Think this through, Camilla. You know how much that degree means to you.”The hands by Camilla’s side balled into fists. Her fingernails dug into her flesh. Although it was painful, it couldn’t come close to the pain she felt in her heart.Camilla pushed down the waves of emotion and headed for the door.The hallway was quie
“What’s wrong, Jayden?” Camilla walked over worriedly and helped him up.Wondering if her mind was playing tricks, she felt Jayden’s tight grip on her, as if his very life depended on it.Camilla didn’t dwell on it. She hurriedly brought Jayden inside.She was relieved Josephine wasn’t around.Her house was small. It only had a room and a living room. Jayden’s towering presence made the space’s diminutive size even more apparent.Camilla switched on the lights and brought him to the couch.When she looked up, she noticed a bruise on his forehead.“This…” Camilla’s brows knitted tightly together. His injury was not to be taken lightly.He was the son of the Moore family. Every injury of his must be taken seriously.The light was bright and glaring. Jayden took off his glasses and put them aside. He pinched the bridge of his nose with his fingers.A glass of water appeared in front of him.“Here, have some water,” Camilla’s voice sounded above his head.Jayden took the water
“You’ve given in so many times already. You don’t mind doing it once more, do you?” Jayden said, pinching her chin. Then, ignoring the shocked look in Camilla’s eyes, he leaned over and kissed her forcefully.The chaotic kiss was ferocious. It was very different from Jayden’s usual temperament.Camilla struggled, but she was no match for Jayden. Unable to break free from Jayden’s grip, she felt her limbs grow weak as Jayden continued to kiss her.Tears, clear as crystals, streamed down her face. She tightened her grip on the collar of her blouse.She tried her hardest to suppress her feelings and distance herself from Jayden so she wouldn’t be hurt beyond repair.However, everything seemed to be developing in the opposite direction.It didn’t matter if she kept her distance from Jayden or closed the gap. She was always the one who got hurt.When their bodies became one, Camilla gave up on struggling. She lost herself to the feeling.She could no longer suppress her emotions for
Tamara rambled on and on to Alex’s gravestone.Sebastian stood on the sidelines, accompanying her silently. A soft breeze blew by, carrying Tamara’s gentle voice away.“Mom, I managed to save Grandma, Uncle Jon, Aunt Cheryl, the quadruplets, and all my three kids. I’m pretty awesome, aren’t I?” Tamara said, then laughed out loud.“I can imagine you singing my praises all day long if you were still here,” she said, remembering fondly. “Back when I was younger, I relied on you so much. Look at how independent and strong I’ve become.”“Mom, I’ve been great recently.”After speaking her mind, Tamara’s smile widened with relief, as if a colossal rock had been lifted from her shoulders. She felt much lighter and at ease.All the nagging, dark thoughts she’d been suppressing in her heart had vanished in an instant.“Let’s go.”Tamara turned back to glance at Sebastian.Sebastian hummed in acknowledgment, then said, “Hold on.” Tamara regarded him curiously. “What’s up?Sebastian we
Tamara was taken aback when she heard that.Elijah Morrison…When Elijah offered her assistance, she turned him down right away. The man did not show up again after that.She couldn’t believe Elijah had returned to Londsville to live out his days.Furthermore, it was clear that the man lived close to the cemetery.Tamara pursed her beautiful lips. After flipping through the document, she realized it was filled with information about James’ business and his backers.It was true that he was working together with the Lane family on Nammu Bay. That was how he got hold of the poison.It was a very detailed document. It showed when James had cooperated with the Lane family, what the terms of exchange were, what industries he was involved with, along with how far and wide his business had spread. Even all of James’ assets were clearly listed.He had approximately 100 million dollars in his name.After Tamara finished reading, she returned the document to the envelope, saying, “This
Tamara’s critiques felt like knives cutting through Elijah’s body. His face paled significantly as he regarded Tamara with an expression filled with guilt.He believed that Tamara might forgive him if he tried his best to make amends for all he had done.However, seeing how things were going at the moment, it was clear that such a thought had been foolish.He could not bring himself to recount the past. Meanwhile, Tamara seemed to be unable to forget what had happened. Even though it had been years, she was still deeply entrenched.It was clear how much he had traumatized her.“I’m sorry…”Elijah apologized weakly. “I’m really, really sorry…”“You’ve never truly understood what you’ve done wrong, have you?” Tamara vented out her emotions. After calming down a little, she said coldly, “You did so many awful things to other people purely based on your false speculations. You were even cruel enough to plan on killing me. I don’t even want to think about how much crueler you were to
Tamara’s vision was blurred. However, a tall figure suddenly appeared in front of her a short distance away.She was taken aback. Her eyes suddenly turned red, and she ran into the figure’s arms and burrowed her head into Sebastian’s chest.Sebastian’s arms wrapped tightly around Tamara’s soft body. He could tell how affected she was. Then, he said in a deep and hoarse voice, “Tammy, you’re not to blame for what happened. Got it?”Tamara hugged Sebastian tightly, and her nose filled with his crisp scent. It was really nice. She felt herself calm down eventually.“Got it.”“Let’s head back, then. Thomas, Caleb, and Melly are waiting for us,” Sebastian coaxed softly.Tamara couldn’t help but smile upon being reminded of her three angelic babies. “Alright.”Her parents had made a mess out of their own relationship. The hatred that was borne out of it was almost stifling. However, Tamara was determined to give her children a happy and perfect childhood.She didn’t want her kids to
Ms. Thompson smiled as she looked at Sebastian and Tamara. “I have too many fond memories here. I’ve watched Young Mr. Lynch grow up here and even watched as he got married and had children of his own. I don’t want to leave.”Tamara blinked her eyes, then leaned her head on Sebastian’s shoulder. Then, she said, “Alright, you can stay and keep vigil over these memories of ours. We’ll come back as often as we can.”Ms. Thompson nodded. “Alright.”Tamara couldn’t help but feel grateful for everything she had. She hugged Sebastian’s arm and leaned quietly on his shoulder.Sebastian prodded her forehead with his nose, then said in a deep, magnetizing voice, “What are you thinking about?”Tamara shut her eyes. “Nothing.”At this moment, in this home that they once lived in, her mind was suddenly filled with old memories.She couldn’t help but laugh before lifting her head to glance at Sebastian. “I’m honestly curious. What were your thoughts about how insistent I was to stay by your s
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