As Tyler's long fingers touched her skin, Vicky felt a noticeable tremor. Her breath hitched, and her heart softened as she gazed into his eyes."Tyler." She grabbed his hand. "Don't worry, I'm alright."Her words had just fallen when Tyler pulled her into his embrace. He held her tightly to the point that it started to hurt; it was as if he feared she might disappear if he loosened his grip even slightly.Tyler remained tense, and his anxiety about losing her brought him to the verge of snapping.Vicky felt a pang of sympathy and gently held onto him. "It's alright, Tyler, I'm really fine—mph!"Her response was met with Tyler's unexpected kiss. It was not like their usual affectionate ones, nor was it as purposeful. Instead, it seemed chaotic and without any defined pattern. It was as if even Tyler did not know what he was doing and was acting purely on instinct.Vicky sighed silently and willingly returned the kiss....In the middle of the night, Tyler silently sat up from t
It only took Vicky a few minutes, but when she returned with the coffee, she saw Tyler hurrying out of his office anxiously.He froze when he saw her, but his expression swiftly darkened. "Where have you been?"Vicky showed him the cup of coffee in her hand. "You looked really busy, so I went to make you a cup of coffee..."He raised his arm and slammed the cup out of her hand.Thunk! The cup landed on the ground, spilling the coffee inside."Did I not tell you to stay where I can see you?!" he roared.Vicky stared at the man before her, and her face turned pale.Sensing that his behavior had frightened her, Tyler stiffened for a moment, and his anger gradually subsided. He subconsciously reached out, wanting to hold her hand.Instinctively, however, Vicky pulled away from him.His arm froze midair, and time seemed to have stopped.Vicky's gaze flickered slightly, and she wanted to say something, but Tyler slowly retracted his hand. His long eyelashes drooped, hiding his emot
Tyler looked at Vicky dazedly. "Remember what?""The things you've forgotten.""No."She scowled and was about to say something when he interrupted her."Do you want me to remember?""You should remember everything that's happened.""You aren't answering my question directly.""Tyler...""You said that our marriage was never a happy one. Since I chose to forget about the past, it means that I don't want to remember..." He stared at her dazedly and continued, "You like the Tyler from five years ago, and now that I've lost my memories, I'm still the man you love. Isn't that a good thing?"Under the dim light, his profound features hid in the shadows, giving off an aura of gloominess.Vicky clenched her fists. "But you won't be complete without your memories!""But you don't like me when I'm complete, do you?""No, it's not like that..." Vicky held his hand, wanting to explain.Tyler interrupted her once again. "Actually... I don't like that version of myself either."Gazing
Despite Tyler's formidable power and authority in Zendonia, there were certain social occasions he could not avoid.As they entered the venue, all eyes were instantly drawn to them. Tyler stood tall and handsome, exuding an air of nobility. Vicky was stunningly beautiful, captivating all with her radiance.Beautiful things naturally drew admiration, and people could not help but steal glances at the couple.Vicky had grown used to such attention and paid it no mind. However, Tyler's mood seemed to have taken a dark turn, and his eyebrows furrowed in displeasure.Concerned, Vicky looked up at him. "Tyler, what's wrong?"His deep, mysterious gaze fell upon her. "You look beautiful today."Despite the compliment, what he was truly thinking was how much he wanted to gouge out the eyes of those other men who dared to lay eyes on her.Hearing Tyler praise her appearance with such sincerity made Vicky's cheeks flush. "Thank you."Tyler rarely said sweet words, so she felt delighted an
"Missus Hart?"Vicky turned and saw a blond, blue-eyed foreign man standing behind her. It did not take her long to remember who he was—Harold, one of Tyler's business partners. She had met him during a contract signing with Tyler some time ago.Vicky politely extended her hand. "Harold, it's a pleasure to see you again."Harold held her hand and lightly kissed the back of it. "Missus Hart, I'm delighted to see you again too."Having lived abroad, Vicky understood this kind of gesture was mere etiquette, so she was not at all surprised and remained composed and graceful.As she was about to exchange pleasantries with Harold, a dull sound was heard, followed by Harold's pained cry."Ah!"Vicky was taken aback for a moment before she looked up.Behind Harold stood a tall, handsome man. His face was refined, but his expression was downright intimidating. His pitch-black eyes seemed to emit chilling intent.He seemed to have smashed the tray in his hand down onto Harold's head wit
Tyler slammed the menu onto the table and stood expressionlessly before leaving.Stunned for a few seconds, Vicky then hurried after him. "Tyler, let me explain!"He ignored her and walked through the door.He took long strides, so it was challenging for Vicky to catch up to him. By the time she was out of the restaurant, he was already across the road."Tyler!" she called out anxiously.She could tell Tyler had been odd, and she had to talk to him about it instead of letting it be. With that thought in mind, she ran after him.Beep!At that moment, a piercing horn resounded.Vicky instinctively turned, only to have a blinding light shine on her face as a black sedan hurtled toward her.Due to her anxious state, she had not paid attention to the cars on the road, and it was too late to run.Vicky could only watch helplessly as the car rushed toward her."Vicky!" Tyler called out desperately, and at the same time, she was forcefully pushed aside.The car brushed against her
Unease overwhelmed Vicky's heart as she buried herself in Tyler's embrace, softly replying, "I promise you, I'll never leave you again."These words seemed to finally comfort Tyler, and his emotions began to stabilize....The next day, Vicky woke up early. Recently, she had been going out with Tyler every day, and she rarely cooked for him.She knew Tyler enjoyed it when she cooked for him herself and said that it made him feel at home.Thinking about Tyler's anxiety and fear from the previous night, Vicky's heart softened.Skilfully, Vicky washed the fruits and started making oatmeal. The milky white steam rose from the pot, and the aroma filled the kitchen.Mesmerized by the steaming pot, Vicky's mind was actually preoccupied with something else.She had decided to start anew with Tyler, and there was no need to dwell on whether he remembered their past or not. However, his current behavior was peculiar, and she knew he must see a doctor no matter what.As she racked her br
Vicky's concern was genuine, but she had no idea how Tyler interpreted it. His displeasure was evident, and lately, he seemed to have become somewhat unpredictable.Vicky decided to test the waters, "Shouldn't we consider seeing a doctor?""What kind of doctor?" Tyler's face grew tenser as he spoke.Vicky stared at him intently, her voice barely audible. "A psychologist..."As expected, Tyler's expression darkened. "So, you first arranged for a hypnotist for me, and now you want me to see a psychologist... Do you think I'm mentally unstable, Vicky?""I don't think that! I just feel like you've been tightly wound up lately, and maybe seeing a psychologist could help ease your anxiety. In this fast-paced society, it's not unusual for people to have some psychological issues..." Under Tyler's increasingly cold gaze, Vicky felt her explanations fall short, and her voice grew weaker.Finally, she took a deep breath and changed her approach. "Tyler, I think I might have some issues wit
[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