After mulling over it for a few seconds, Vicky nodded.Despite his memory loss, Vicky knew Tyler would find out everything he wanted to know.Spotting Tyler's demanding gaze, the doctor forced himself to speak, "I initially thought it was the car accident that caused Mister Hart's memory loss, but…judging from the situation now, it seems my initial diagnosis was wrong."Vicky's eyes flickered. "Your initial diagnosis was wrong?"The doctor nodded seriously. "The fact that Mister Hart had two memory losses in such a short period meant that it wasn't the car crash that caused it." He glanced at Tyler and continued in a whisper, "I'm beginning to suspect he has…dissociative disorder.""Dissociative disorder? What's that?" asked the shocked Vicky."Dissociative disorder is a kind of mental illness, commonly known as…"Tyler was getting impatient. "Well, spit it out now."A jolt shot through the doctor's body. "It's commonly known as split personality disorder."The air in the room
Startled, Vicky quickly asked, "How should we treat it?""It takes a long time to treat mental illness, so you must be very patient. Also, he must not be subjected to any more triggers. If my guess is right, his memory loss this time was brought about by a trigger," explained the doctor.Vicky hung her head low out of shame. "You're right. He did get triggered."The doctor sighed. "Missus Hart, that's the worst thing you can do to a patient with mental illness.""I know now, and I promise I won't do it again," said Vicky in a small voice.The doctor nodded. "I'll draw up a treatment plan; we'll start treatment as soon as Mister Hart's condition has stabilized.""Thank you.""There's no need to thank me. I'm just doing my job."The doctor left with Harry.As soon as the door closed, Vicky looked at Tyler, who was still leaning against the headboard.'No wonder he has been looking at me weirdly… He lost his memory again!'"Can… Can you tell me what you remember?" Vicky asked w
"There's no wedding photo or any photo of us together in this room." Tyler looked around. "And the doctor said my memory loss is a coping mechanism for when I'm experiencing something particularly painful. I didn't think my childhood was especially traumatic." His eyes fell on Vicky's face. "So that leaves only you…"It felt weird for Vicky to hear Tyler calmly analyzing his condition, but she had to admit—he was still as sharp as ever, even though he was suffering from some memory loss. It was no wonder she could not escape from him, try as she did. 'He's a monster, alright,' she thought."What made our relationship go sour?" Tyler asked suddenly.Vicky hung her head low to avert his gaze. "It was because of me…and I'm sorry."Tyler frowned. He was about to ask her another question when Vicky beat him to it."You haven't fully recovered, so you shouldn't think so much. We can talk about all of this when you're feeling a bit better."She stood up. "You must be hungry, right? I'll
Vicky told Tyler about the type of wedding dress she dreamed of.It happened so long ago that she had forgotten all about it. She would not have remembered the incident if she had not seen the drawing.She held up the drawing and looked at it in a trance when someone hugged her from behind. Immediately after, Tyler's cold, deep voice rang into her ear."Do you like it?"Vicky half-turned her face to him. "You remembered?""You always look like you have stars in your eyes whenever you talk about this," said Tyler before softly kissing her ear. "How could I ever forget?""Is this for…""We didn't have a wedding, let alone wedding photos. I plan to make it up to you by having one.""Tyler, you don't need—"She was cut off by Tyler's kiss. She instinctively tried to break free, but he held her head firmly in place with one hand and circled his free arm around her waist to keep her trapped.He finally let her go when he saw she was about to suffocate. His blue eyes became even dar
Vicky's lashes fluttered. A few moments later, she summoned the courage to meet his gaze and said, "Tyler, I'm not trying to hide the past. I just didn't know how to put everything into words."She took a deep breath and continued, "Five years ago, we broke up. I initiated it and gave up on you. You...had a tough time adjusting to the breakup. You suffered for a long time. We still broke up, and you resented me for it. Our marriage is nothing but your way of retaliating. After getting married, we tortured one another, and things were bad. Not long ago, you even proposed to divorce me... Tyler, our relationship isn't as pure and beautiful as you remember it to be." Tears welled in her eyes. "You only refuse to remember those things because they were too painful."During this period, Vicky frequently communicated with a psychiatrist, who explained that selective amnesia was a way of self-protection and self-escape.Vicky secretly went to Tyler's residence and found some unopened medic
Two hours later, the door to the hypnosis room opened.Vicky hurriedly approached the doctor. "Doctor, how did Tyler do?""The hypnosis was successful, but we'll have to wait for Mister Hart to wake up to find out if it's effective."Vicky glanced inside the room and asked, "Is he asleep?"The doctor nodded and softly advised, "Mister Hart now trusts you the most, Missus Hart. You must spend more time with him and reduce any potential contact with stimuli. For patients with depression, companionship and care are crucial."Vicky fell silent for a few seconds and replied, "I understand.""He will wake up in a while. You can go in to be with him.""Okay." Vicky was about to enter the room when she remembered something and asked, "Doctor, based on his current condition...has he been suffering from depression for a long time?""You're correct," the doctor said. "This kind of condition is usually a result of long-term repression, depression, and low mood that accumulates over time...
Vicky was stunned, realizing that a part of her did not want Tyler to remember anything.They had an irreconcilable conflict, and she would not know how to face him should he remember the past.After resting in the room for a while, they walked out of the hypnosis room. As they stepped out, they ran into Harry coming their way."Mister Hart, Missus Hart," he greeted them respectfully before glancing at Tyler's expression and giving Vicky a careful look.Vicky understood what he was silently asking and gently shook her head.Harry looked disappointed.If anyone wanted Tyler to recover his memories, it was undoubtedly Harry. There was a lot of work at the Hart Corporation, and Tyler's amnesia was greatly affecting the company's operations.Seeing Harry's dilemma, Vicky asked softly, "Harry, what's wrong?""The rumors about Mister Hart's amnesia have somehow spread, and there are many speculations. Mister Hart is also taking his time to appear. Competitors and partners have heard
"It's fine," Tyler said calmly. "We've looked into everything that we can find, and we won't find anything else even if we keep digging. We'll only alert the others by doing so."Vicky knew that running from one's problems would not solve anything.After a few thoughtful moments, Vicky looked up. "Why don't I come along?"Tyler stared at her intently.Worried that he might misunderstand, she explained, "I might not know as many people as Harry, but I've been to parties with you and met these people a few times. Maybe I can help—"Tyler spoke, "You don't have to explain yourself. I trust you."Vicky's gaze flickered.It had been a long time since she heard the word 'trust' from Tyler's lips. In the past, he would have surely doubted if she accompanied him to the company with any other motives, but he seemed to have changed after the amnesia.Tyler held her hand. "Let's go."...The conference room was filled with people, and every director had come to attend the meeting.Due
[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