Jonathan and Cheryl stared at the uninvited guests Tamara brought home. They sighed.“At least the house will be livelier this time,” chuckled Jonathan.The rooms Tamara and the three children stayed in were cleaned daily. There wasn’t any need to prepare another room for them.But when it came to Sebastian’s room, Jonathan stated bluntly, “Seb will stay in the room on the first floor. It’s convenient anyway.”Sebastian thought to himself, “Convenient? How is it convenient?”Sebastian disagreed, “There’s no need for that. I can stay in the same room as Tammy.”“No. You’re not remarried yet.” Jonathan shook his head. Sebastian smirked, “Sir, we have never been divorced in the first place.”Jonathan was stunned. He suddenly recalled the time when Sebastian proposed to Tamara. Tamara had admitted to tearing the divorce papers apart and not signing them. In fact, all of them were present that day.So after everything they had been through, Sebastian and Tamara had always been leg
Tamara could feel how heated her body was. She gritted her teeth and went to take a shower. She jumped into bed after but found herself unable to sleep.She swiftly took out her phone and started a random game. But the game did nothing to distract her. She decided to fling it aside and went to the balcony. As the cold breeze brushed against her skin, Tamara felt the wind sweep her thoughts away.Tamara couldn’t help but reminisce about her time with Margot. Those were the days when they were so naive and happy.When was the first time they met?Tamara had sneaked out of her home. She remembered seeing Margot with some candy floss. Tamara was starving when they met, and she was still mute. All she could do was stare at Margot.Margot was enjoying her candy floss when she took notice of Tamara. She thought Tamara was there to steal her candy floss and immediately put up a defensive stance. She even blocked the candy floss from Tamara’s view.Tamara giggled before writing on the flo
Tamara had longed to seek help from George for some time now. But since she found out about the strained relationship between George and Kate, she decided to keep away from George’s life. Despite that, she still found herself asking for help when they met.George raised a brow. “A perfectly healthy person is unconscious?”“That’s right,” said Tamara, nodding.George noticed the worried look on Tamara’s face. He pursed his lips. He knew of Tamara’s medical skills. After all, he was the one who taught her everything.“Where is Margot?” questioned George.Tamara opened the ward’s door. “Right here.”George entered the ward and saw Margot. She looked healthy and to be in a peaceful slumber. George narrowed his eyes at her.He walked over and checked Margot’s pulse. He quietly did his assessment.After a while, George retracted his hand and turned to Margot. “Did you bring your golden needles?”Tamara shook her head. “No.”“Then borrow one from the hospital,” muttered George. “Thi
Kate’s face was as white as a sheet, and her lips were cracked. Sitting in her hospital gown, she glared at George with hatred.George stepped forward and comforted her gently. “What you need right now is rest. Calm down. Once you’re healed, we can have as many children as you want.”“Haha…” snorted Kate. She narrowed her eyes at George mockingly, like she was staring at a clown.George wasn’t angered by her antics. He patiently placed a hand on her shoulder and guided her to lie down. He pulled the covers over her. “How do you sleep soundly at night?” muttered Kate suddenly. Her voice was void of any emotion.George stopped and sighed, “I had to do it, Katie.”The sound of skin hitting skin echoed through the room. A clear mark appeared on George’s face.Still, George remained calm. He slowly straightened up and stared at Kate’s emotionless face. “I will hire a nurse to take care of you. You need rest.”Kate’s eyes widened when she saw George leaving the room. She sneered, “T
When Tamara was talking to Sebastian about Margot, Old Mrs. Moore overheard their conversation. She looked at Tamara and smiled, “Aren’t you forgetting something, Tammy? You can hypnotize Margot up with your scented tea leaves.”“Hypnotize her with my scented tea leaves?” Tamara paused. “But don’t you need the person’s consent before hypnotizing them?”Old Mrs. Moore picked up a chess piece and smiled faintly. “Those are low-level hypnotization. Margot is a special case. We can use something more extreme on her to force her awake.”Tamara immediately rushed to Old Mrs. Moore’s side. She grabbed the old woman’s arm. “Can you help me, Grandma?”Old Mrs. Moore chuckled as she placed the chess piece down. She grinned at Sebastian. “Checkmate, Seb.”Sebastian smiled humbly and remarked, “Well played.”Old Mrs. Moore grabbed Tamara’s hand and stood up slowly. “I was the one who thought your mother about scented tea leaves. She was a genius, but her heart was somewhere else. If she had
Melanie tilted her head in confusion.Sebastian lowered his voice. “Your mommy and I would never stop you from visiting your grandpa. If you miss him, give us the word, and we will send you over.”Melanie blinked up at him. “But I don’t want Mommy to be sad…”Sebastian paused. He never expected that Melanie would be so perceptive despite her young age. She could tell how the adults felt about certain things.The corners of Sebastian’s mouth twitched. “Hmm. How about this? We’ll keep this a secret between us. I’ll bring you over to Grandpa’s place, alright?”“Okay!” Melanie agreed happily. She hugged Sebastian by the neck and pecked his cheek.Sebastian’s heart melted.…Tamara recorded everything Old Mrs. Moore told her. When she finished, it was already evening, and the manor had been adorned with decorations, ready for the New Year’s Eve celebration tomorrow.But Tamara was not in the mood for any celebration. She brought her laptop to another room specifically used to make
Tamara watched Sebastian’s handsome face darken and let out a soft giggle to herself. “Aren’t you going? It’s getting late.”Sebastian stomped off with Melanie in his arms.Cheryl witnessed the whole scene. She sighed dreamily, “Ah, young love.”Tamara hooked her arms around Cheryl’s. “Aunt Cheryl, when are you going on a holiday with Uncle Jon? The two of you can always go on another honeymoon to rekindle the sparks.”Cheryl rolled her eyes at Tamara. “A honeymoon? We’re too old for that. I’m satisfied with just seeing all of you youngsters happy.”Tamara leaned her head against Cheryl’s shoulder. “We will.”“I know you and Seb will. I’m worried about your four brothers. All four of them are still single—especially your oldest brother. He’s already in his thirties. Why isn’t he worried about this?” Cheryl started nagging about the four Moore brothers’ marital status again.Tamara blinked. She wondered if she should tell Cheryl about Jason’s marriage.Should she?Should she re
Tamara stared at Sebastian’s handsome face. She could see the amusement in his eyes. He looked like he was waiting for her to pounce on him.It was all coming together.Tamara finally understood.The reason for Sebastian’s sudden compliance to stay on the first floor was not lost on her.He was planning for this exact moment.They were still young and rambunctious. With everything that had happened in the previous few years, they hadn’t had much alone time.Since everything was settling down, they should have started living in the same room.However, he had taken her jest to heart and was now seeking retribution, albeit in an irritating manner.Tamara took a deep breath to calm herself down. Her voice was still soft, but there was a firmness behind it. “Do you really think that I can’t fall asleep without you by my side?”Tamara huffed and stomped out of the room.She swore under her breath, “Damn it!”Tamara was filled with annoyance.Sebastian cocked an eyebrow at Tamara’
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