Before Vicky could say anything, Tyler spoke again, his voice low and alluring, "You thought I was going to really make you do it, didn't you?""No…" said Vicky quickly.Suddenly, Tyler grabbed her by the chin, forcing her to make eye contact with him.A smirk appeared on his face. "You thought that I was going to force you to apologize to Nikki and come up with all sorts of ways to humiliate you until she was satisfied and willing to forgive you… Didn't you?"Vicky's eyes flashed. She tried to look away but could not as Tyler had her chin firmly locked in place."I…" She could not think of anything to say. After all, what Tyler said was true.Tyler’s face moved closer to hers; his eyes bore deeply into hers, making her swoon involuntarily."Missus Hart, how should I punish you for thinking like that?" he asked.His familiar scent infiltrated her nostril, making her heart thump wildly in her chest.He was so close to her that she found it difficult to evenly breathed. His hand
Before Vicky knew it, she found herself already in the restaurant with Tyler hand in hand. Everyone's eyes were on them from the moment they walked in.Tyler was too famous to go unnoticed. Everyone who was anyone in Stoneford City knew him.Everyone's jaw nearly fell to the floor when they noticed the two of them were holding hands, and they began to whisper amongst themselves."Isn't there a rumor going around, saying Tyler has taken a pianist as his mistress?""Why would he be holding Vicky's hand in public if the rumor is true?""Could it be… they're actually giving their marriage another try?"Under everyone's surprised gaze, Tyler and Vicky made their way over to Sebastian."Vicky." Sebastian could not help but smile when he saw Vicky. However, his smile froze when he saw Tyler standing next to her, and it completely disappeared when he noticed the two of them were holding hands.Vicky was just about to explain to Sebastian what happened when Tyler beat her to it. "Hello,
"Okay, let's do that now," said Vicky. She called the waiter over, and the three of them were given a menu each."Vicky, I remember you used to like the foie gras here. Should we order that?" Sebastian asked while flipping through the menu.Vicky had never been to this restaurant after she lost her memory, so she simply nodded and said, "Sure.""No wonder your company isn't doing well, Mister Mill," said Tyler suddenly without looking up from the menu. "Why would it when you spend all your time thinking of chasing after women?"Tyler might usually be reticent, but he would always go for the jugular should the need arise. Vicky had experienced this many times. She always thought of herself as someone who possessed a good temper, but she would be so easily pissed off by what Tyler said to her.Vicky was worried Tyler would say something inappropriate again, so she gently nudged him under the table with her other hand, signaling him to stop talking. However, as soon as their two hand
Sebastian raised his brow, thinking Tyler was just bluffing.He smiled. "If that's the case, I'll leave it to you to order for her. She lost her memory and has forgotten many things. I grew up with her, so I know her very well."Tyler would have dealt with the whole thing in a perfunctory manner if it was any other man and not Sebastian who suggested the idea. After all, it would be easy for Tyler to fool him as long as Vicky followed Tyler's lead and played along with his plan.However, Sebastian was Vicky's childhood friend who only knew Vicky all too well. There were things Vicky had forgotten but Sebastian never would.Sebastian knew that Tyler and Vicky never had a good relationship and that Tyler was rarely home in all the three years they had been married. Therefore, how could Tyler ever know anything about what Vicky liked?Today would be the day Sebastian revealed Tyler's true colors to Vicky. In that way, she would completely give up on him and snap out of whatever illus
Vicky, Tyler, and Sebastian finished their food despite the awkward atmosphere, and the waiter brought over the desserts and ice cream seconds after.Though Vicky loved desserts, she was not entirely sure if she liked ice cream.Under the watchful eyes of the two men next to her, she looked at the sundae in front of her and took a small bite.The icy sweetness filled her mouth along with the aroma of strawberries, and she immediately fell in love with the taste.Tyler had not lied about how she liked ice cream, and she realized he was not as unfamiliar with her as she originally thought.'Does he know this because we've been married for three years?' she thought to herself.After she finished her ice cream, she got up to pay the bill when Tyler grabbed her by the arm. "Hang on.""What is it?" She gaped at him.He leaned closer and before she could react, he pressed his lips against hers.Stunned, she gasped, "Tyler, what are you—"He backed away almost immediately and said, "
Vicky did not know what Tyler was thinking and said, "Take the card back.""Are you trying to split the bill?" he asked.She shot him a confused stare. "What?""Is there a point to separate what's yours and what's mine?"She immediately realized what he was trying to say and stared at the card in her hand, knowing perfectly well how much it was worth.The Hart family was as rich as kings and queens, so she knew that Tyler would not bat an eye if she spent his money.However..."Are you really...going to stay with me in this marriage?" she asked.The look in his eyes darkened. "Why? Are you regretting it?" He glanced at her mockingly. "Changed your mind after seeing your childhood lover?""..." She shot him a polite smile. "Mister Hart, stop blaming everything on me just because I lost my memories. If I wanted to be with Sebastian, why would we be married in the first place?"Before the Shaws fell, Missus Mills had wanted to form a bond with the Shaws and wanted Sebastian to m
15 minutes later, Tyler came out of the bathroom in a white bathrobe as he dried his hair with a towel.The bedroom lights were dimmed and to his bewilderment, he felt someone holding him from behind.He stiffened, and he stilled from drying his hair. A few moments later, he said, "Vicky, what are you doing?"Vicky could feel herself quivering. This was one of the boldest things she had ever done since she lost her memories.Tyler had given her the cold shoulder and even went to see another woman because she refused to be intimate with him. Though, she could hardly blame him for it.No man on earth could accept a wife who refused to be intimate with him, especially when they had both agreed to work on the marriage.Vicky had thought about it and researched the issue.Cece was right about how both men and women would have difficulties accepting a marriage without intimacy, and it was a part of their responsibility to maintain this aspect of a marriage.It would eventually happen
Vicky clenched her fists tightly under the sheets and stiffened until her entire body was as hard as a rock. As she tried to stop fighting Tyler, the weight on her body disappeared.She opened her eyes and found Tyler standing by the bed. Panicking, she muttered, "Tyler..."He did not look at her and simply said, "Why bother forcing yourself into it if you don't want to?""I want to..." She lowered her head. "You know that I've forgotten about a lot of things, and it's hard to...get used to things."Since they were already married, there was no point in delaying the inevitable since she knew that her resistance would eventually melt away.He lowered his gaze and stared into her eyes. "I'm not into assaulting women.""That's not it. I'm doing this willingly.""You say that, but your heart says otherwise. That makes this just as bad as an assault," he said emotionlessly.She bit her lower lip when she looked into his eyes.It was not a shame for a woman to try and defend her mar
[Alright.]Aurora sighed in relief. "Vicky, we've been out for quite a while. Shall we head back?"Vicky glanced at Aurora. "Can we finally go back now?""Yes, we can go back... Huh?" Aurora sensed something was amiss. "Vicky, do you...know something?"Vicky smiled. "Every time I go out with friends, Tyler always bombards me with questions about when I'll be back and insists on picking me up. Strangely, he didn't ask me anything today. Also... I remember that it's my birthday today."Aurora was left speechless as she realized Vicky saw right through her act....By the time they got home, it was starting to get dark outside. Inside the mansion, it was quiet and pitch-black. Suddenly, a warm, yellow candlelight gradually illuminated the darkness, revealing a handsome face."Happy birthday, Vicky," Tyler said.Vicky gazed at the flickering candles, feeling a bit dazed.It was then she remembered that during the early days of their relationship, he had prepared a birthday surpri
Tyler showed great disdain when his wish of getting a daughter was let down. What irritated him most was that this son looked remarkably like him.After recovering from childbirth, Vicky accompanied a newly pregnant Aurora on a shopping trip for baby supplies.Upon hearing Vicky's story, Aurora could not help but ask, "Men are usually happy when they have sons, so why does Tyler prefer daughters?"Vicky sighed. "Tyler says that a family is never really balanced and happy unless they have one son and one daughter."Aurora nodded thoughtfully. "Indeed. Now that you have a son, having a daughter would be perfect. Vicky, have you and Tyler considered responding to the national call and having a third child?"Vicky shook her head. "The last time I gave birth, Tyler wasn't around, so he doesn't know what it was like. This time, he was scared out of his wits and had no intention of having more children. A few days ago, he even underwent a vasectomy."Aurora chuckled. "Daughters may be s
However, everything spiraled out of control.Tyler knew his behavior was despicable, but he could not control his emotions.When he loved, every cell within him longed for her. Every time he came to see her, he told himself it would be the last time. However, he found himself appearing at her house more and more frequently.Tyler knew he was in trouble, and it would not be long before he returned to his former self.Vicky was like a drug to him. Even though he knew that contact with her was toxic, he could not bring himself to let go.He knew she was pregnant with his child, and his most primal desires began to surge, making it impossible for him to resist the urge to make her stay.Vicky listened quietly to his confession, and her heart ached.She could not fight off the urge to hold him; her touch was firm and comforting.He only mentioned a few words about the time he regained consciousness, but Vicky knew he had endured a lot of pain. The fact that he was alive was a miracl
Tyler's lips quivered as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he fell silent.What was there to say? It was not like he could apologize. The deed had been done, and his apology would not mean anything. Besides, he had no regrets whatsoever.Vicky stared at him. "You tampered with the surveillance, didn't you?""Yes.""And the servants and nannies. They're all under your control, right?"Tyler lowered his gaze. "Yes."Since all of this was real and not a dream, she must have been unconscious when Tyler returned. No matter how soundly she slept, she should have felt something. Since she had to take care of Lufian, she came home every day for meals, so she guessed that something was added to her food.For the past few days, she pretended to eat at home while secretly disposing of her meals. As it turned out, her suspicions were correct.Vicky repeated the question she asked before. "Why didn't you come to me?"Tyler remained silent once again."Did you come here just t
"Are you planning to leave just like that?"The man's body tensed.Click! The desk lamp was turned on, its warm, amber light illuminating the darkness."Why won't you look at me? Are you brave enough to do it but not to admit it?" echoed Vicky's gentle voice.Tyler snapped out of it and instinctively pulled his hand away from hers, ready to escape, only for Vicky's next words to pin him in place."If you leave now, I'll get rid of the baby in me tomorrow."He swiftly froze in place and turned back to her. "What did you just say?"Even though she prepared herself mentally, seeing the shock on his face made Vicky's eyes widen in shock. In an instant, her eyes welled up with tears. "You..."As Tyler met the shock in her eyes, he came to a sudden realization and turned his face away, looking anywhere but at her.When she learned about her pregnancy and knew she had not been dreaming, Vicky had a hunch about who it was that came and went freely into her home. The only one capable o
Vicky began to feel increasingly uneasy. She was pregnant without even knowing who the father was. That had to be one of the most absurd jokes in the world.Aurora, Noah, and the others were bewildered.They knew Vicky's character well, and she was not the type to casually sleep around. Besides, she still had feelings for Tyler, so she would never sleep with another man.Getting drunk was even more out of the question. After all, she was either working or taking care of her child. She had neither the time nor the inclination to go out drinking.Even Vicky herself was bewildered, and her thoughts were in disarray. "I... I don't know."The others exchanged glances, all noticing that Vicky's first instinct was not to terminate the pregnancy."Vicky, go home and think it over carefully. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call us," Aurora said gently.Vicky nodded absently.Back at home, Vicky reviewed the surveillance footage once more.She had watched it numerous times, but
Just then, a dish that Vicky usually enjoyed was brought to the table by the waiter.The aroma filled the air, but Vicky paled instantly. Before anyone could react, she retched and rushed to the bathroom.Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.Cece blinked. "What's wrong with Vicky?"Jennifer furrowed her brow. "Vicky doesn't look well. Is she ill?"The concerned Aurora chimed in, "Ever since Tyler's disappearance, Vicky hasn't been in the best mood. She even suffered from postpartum depression. Let's take her to the hospital after dinner. We can't afford for her to fall ill again."Everyone assumed that something was physically wrong with Vicky, but Noah, who remained silent, spoke up."I remember when Vicky was pregnant last time... She seemed to be very sensitive to certain smells."All eyes turned to Noah.Jennifer's eyes widened. "What are you trying to say, Noah?! You don't mean to suggest that...Vicky might be pregnant, do you?"Under the curious gazes of everyone, Noah c
As Anthony and Jennifer grew up in Lovian, and their families had deep roots there, they had to stay at Lovian as well. However, whenever they had free time, Jennifer often returned to Stoneford City to meet her friends for gatherings and meals.Vicky's birthday was approaching in a few days, and Jennifer came back early for the occasion.Lufian, on the other hand, became the darling of the group, and everyone loved him. Thus, one of the highlights of visiting Zendonia was to see Lufian.On this day, Vicky had some free time and decided to go to the airport to fetch Jennifer.Harvey held Lufian and walked out of Vicky's mansion.He had also come back early to celebrate Vicky's birthday. Like everyone else, he adored Lufian. His priority the moment he returned was to see Lufian, even though Lufian resembled Tyler most uncannily.Harvey carried Lufian and settled into the back seat, preparing to bond with him during the ride. Vicky sat in the driver's seat.Just as they were about
"Lufian is usually very well-behaved. He doesn't cause a fuss and is easy to handle.""Is his name Lufian?""That's right. Lufian Hart."Gloria's gaze flickered briefly but quickly returned to normal. "Have you given him a nickname?""Not yet," Vicky replied.Gloria did not say anything further.After playing with the child for a while, she carefully placed the necklace she had prepared around Lufian's neck.The baby played for a while and soon fell asleep.Gloria then gently returned Lufian to his stroller.Leaving the nursery, Vicky and Gloria engaged in casual conversation. They had no deep-seated grudges, and over time, their past love and hatred gradually faded away.Vicky smiled and remarked, "You seem to really like children. How about having one yourself? A kid would make a good companion for Lufian.""I'd like to, but I haven't found the right person," Gloria lamented.Gloria had been single for years. It was not because she could not forget Tyler or was waiting fo