Vicky's heart ached as memories washed over her. She did not expect Tyler to keep this picture.After studying the photo, she put it back in place.The beddings were folded pristinely, and it was evident that no one had used them for a while.She walked over to the closet and opened it, noticing only a few sets of clothing. She realized that Tyler seemed to have brought a lot of items the last time he moved back into the mansion and even added another closet to store his clothes.Vicky left the bedroom and located Tyler's study.The room was arranged just like his old apartment, only larger. The entire wall of bookshelves displayed books in different languages, and on the desk were neatly arranged documents and more books. Vicky approached the desk and glanced casually at the contents of the drawers and the desk—all related to work.The villa was vast, and Vicky spent a considerable amount of time searching through every room.She did not find any trace of Tyler on the second fl
Vicky's eyes widened, her breath hitched, and her heart skipped a beat.Countless photos were on the wall, and she was the subject of them all.Seeing so many pictures of herself, Vicky was profoundly shaken and frozen in place.After a long while, she finally walked forward and approached the wall of photos.Next to the photo wall was a large table, and Vicky felt her blood running cold at the sight. The table was also filled with her pictures, but unlike the ones on the wall that were all single shots of her, the ones on the table were group photos. The faces of others in those photos had been torn away, leaving only her in the photos, which looked sinister under the dim lighting.Vicky could even recall what happened in some of these pictures from the backgrounds.A loud thunderclap echoed, startling Vicky, causing her to drop the photos she was holding.She took several deep breaths to calm herself.Picking up the photos once more, she examined each one. She noticed that al
Doubt filled Vicky's mind, and as she walked over, she noticed a few lab reports on the table.She knew nothing about medicine and could not comprehend what was written, but the handwritten note at the bottom of the last page caught her attention.[Three components unknown.]She glanced through all the pages and frowned.Tyler seemed to have run a lot of tests to confirm if the poison was safe to use, but there was a component that he could not identify, which he marked with a question mark.Vicky thought back to what happened when she overheard the conversation between Avery and Tyler. She did not catch their entire conversation but gathered enough information to conclude his intentions.He had indeed bought that drug but claimed he had not poisoned her. He purchased it from the black market and was not certain if it was harmless, so he left it unused.'Had I misunderstood Tyler? Did he really not poison me?' she mulled over.Memories of the past flashed through Vicky's mind.
Vicky regretted even more how she treated Tyler today, and her remorse deepened when she saw the photo.'Even Harvey noticed something was off with Tyler, but I didn't…' She swore to herself that she would treat Tyler better and find him a psychologist after bringing him home. 'His condition must be really serious.'Vicky turned back and walked slowly toward Tyler as quietly as she could, but he still noticed her the moment she got close to him.Tyler must have remembered who she was as he did not turn to face her. Instead, he said lightly, "Why did you come?"Vicky paused for a second before continuing to walk to his side. "What are you doing here? The wind is picking up. You might catch a cold.""I've regained some of my memories…" muttered Tyler as if he did not hear her question.Vicky immediately looked at him. It was then she realized Tyler was drenched in the rain. His handsome face was made even colder by the biting wind.Vicky's breath became erratic. "It's cold out her
Vicky looked down and avoided his gaze.Tyler grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms. It was so sudden that Vicky jerked, nearly falling.They were on top of the highest building in Stoneford City. Standing there, they had a panoramic view of the entire city.Normally, the rooftop would be filled with people who had gone there to take in the city view. However, the storm dampened their plans, so the entire rooftop was vacant.Tyler was standing at the best spot for viewing, but it was also the most dangerous spot. Even with the railing, it was dangerous on account of the howling wind and heavy rain. With every move he made, he seemed about to fall. Vicky did not have a fear of heights, but even she was starting to get vertigo."Tyler…. What do you want to do?" Vicky could not help but think back to the car accident last time. 'Is he still thinking of us dying together?'Tyler stared into the distance. "The view here is nice, isn't it?""The wind is getting stronger… Why
It would be pointless for Vicky to argue with Tyler, so she said as gently as she could, "You haven't fully recovered, and you'll catch a cold if you don't change out of your wet clothes now. Let's talk when we're back, okay?"Tyler looked at her sharply. "You haven't answered my question yet."He seemed to suspect she was avoiding his question.Vicky looked into his eyes and promised him, "I didn't have a change of heart, and there isn't someone else."Tyler locked his gaze on her face as if wanting to see whether she was lying. "Really?"Vicky nodded; she did not look away. "Yes, really.""Then why do you want to divorce me?""There was some misunderstanding between us…"Tyler kept his eyes on her. "Then shouldn't we try to clear up the misunderstanding instead of going straight into divorce?"His face remained calm. In fact, he was so calm that it made his actions look even more daunting. His eyes dimmed a little when their eyes met.Suddenly, he asked hoarsely, "Do you ha
Tyler had passed out from a dangerously high fever. It was just a matter of time before he caught a fever with him being drenched with the rain and standing in the cold wind for so long. He only had himself to blame for this.Vicky stood by his bedside and looked anxiously at his pale face. She then turned toward the doctor who was busy tending to him and asked, "Doctor, why is he still burning up?""Well, he hadn't fully recovered when he went out to stand in the rain…" The doctor's face darkened when he saw the temperature reading on the thermometer. "Not only is his temperature not coming down, but it's actually going up, too."Vicky felt her breath caught in her throat. "Does he need to go to the hospital?"The doctor shook his head. "No. The hospital will only hook him up with some IV drips like I'm doing now. Besides, we shouldn't put any more stress on his body…"After a pause, he added sternly, "Based on the current situation, I think it's best to use a traditional method
Tyler turned to look at the door when he heard it opening. His face was so pale that it made his inky blue eyes even more striking. Weak as he seemed, it did not detract his handsomeness and innate nobility.His eyes lit up when he saw Vicky entering. "Vicky, where did you go?" he asked raspily, and it sounded seductive.Vicky walked over to his bed. "I went to take a nap."She reached out to touch his forehead. "Are you feeling any better?"He looked at her peculiarly. "Yes, much better."Relieved, Vicky put down her hand after making sure his temperature was not as hot as last night's. Then, she turned to face the doctor and asked, "Have you done today's checkup on him? What's his condition now?""No, I haven't done today's checkup on Mister Hart yet," said the doctor sheepishly, slightly awkwardly.Vicky thought that it was odd but decided not to pursue the matter further, so she said, "Well, do it now."The doctor glanced at Tyler and asked cautiously, "Mister Hart, may we
[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