"I just arrived in Zendonia recently, and I heard that you're also here, so I came to visit you." She playfully blinked at Isabella. "You won't mind my visit, will you?"Isabella chuckled. "Of course not! Come in, let's catch up."Avery entered Isabella's office and asked, "Isabella, what brought you to Zendonia?"Avery was Isabella's junior at school and studied under the same mentor. Despite a 20-year age gap, they had a good relationship because of their previous time together in Molivia, even though they did not meet often.Among their master's large group of disciples, most of them specialized in internal and external medicine. Only Isabella and Avery focused on the study of the mind.Despite her young age, Avery was exceptionally talented, and Isabella often discussed various research challenges with her.Avery always brought unique insights to their discussions, and they jointly devised Tyler's treatment plan five years ago."I was invited to come and treat a patient," Is
Avery could not understand how Vicky was better than her.Status-wise, she was the only daughter of the Yeager family, and marrying her meant that Tyler would obtain all the power the Yeagers held. In terms of looks, her beauty rivaled Vicky's. All that, yet Tyler could not be bothered to look at her.Avery felt wronged and picked up the documents on the desk to look through them.When she saw the words written on the pages, her eyes widened, and her heart skipped a beat.A few minutes later, Isabella hurried back before she could make coffee.She glanced at Avery—who was playing with her phone on the couch—and glanced at the documents on the table. It seemed as though the documents had not been touched.Isabella sighed a breath of relief before locking the documents into her drawer and returning to making coffee.Avery stared at her as she left and narrowed her eyes slyly.…At four in the afternoon, Tyler came to pick up Vicky from work."I'm done with work," remarked Vicky
Vicky was stunned. "Tyler?""Yeah. Mister Hart came upstairs looking for you because you wouldn't answer your phone. When he found out you weren't in the office, he thought something bad happened to you and panicked!" blurted Cece. "I've never seen him that anxious before... Mister Hart, I managed to call Vicky. Do you want to talk to her?"Cece called Tyler over. The phone was handed to Tyler, and Vicky could hear him panting heavily."Where are you right now?" he asked."I'm downstairs.""Why didn't you pick up the phone?""I was about to enter the elevator, but it was broken, so I took the stairs. There's no signal in the stairway, so..." She trailed off.In just a few short sentences, Tyler had a general idea of what happened. "Wait for me downstairs," he blurted before ending the call.Vicky stood quietly at the entrance of the building, not daring to wander anymore.A few minutes later, a tall and slender figure emerged from the building. He swiftly spotted Vicky waiting
Cece did not fully agree with Jennifer. "But Mister Hart has oppressed Vicky before this and given her the cold shoulder multiple times! How is that considered caring?"However, Jennifer's words silenced all of Cece's disagreement."If he truly didn't care about Vicky, why has he been unwilling to let her go or divorce her?"...After Vicky patiently comforted him, Tyler's emotions gradually stabilized.Once they got in the car and fastened their seatbelts, she noticed Tyler rubbing his temples, looking uncomfortable."Tyler, are you okay? Do you have a headache?" Vicky asked, concerned.Calmly, he replied, "I probably didn't get enough rest yesterday."An ominous feeling loomed over Vicky's heart. She did not say anything more and suggested, "Let's sleep early tonight, then."Unaware of her inner thoughts, Tyler responded, "Sure."Though they did not discuss her 'disappearance' again, Vicky clearly felt that Tyler had become more reliant on her than before. More precisely, h
Tyler's expression darkened.Vicky glanced at the menu and ordered two dishes. The waiter left after taking their order.Tyler said, "Is there somewhere you'd like to go tomorrow?"Vicky, sipping on her water as Tyler spoke, immediately choked. "What?!"Tyler frowned and pulled out a tissue to wipe the water on her jaw. "Do you want to go somewhere tomorrow? I can come with you."She stared at him in disbelief. "Don't you need to work tomorrow?""I am taking tomorrow off."Vicky never expected he would voluntarily suggest taking her out, and for a moment, she struggled to respond."Well..." Vicky pondered. "Staying at home is also fine."Tyler's lashes fluttered slightly. "Being cooped up at home isn't good for the body. We should go out occasionally."'So he does know being cooped up at home isn't good for the body, huh?' she thought.Vicky observed him for a while and found no signs of discomfort on his face, which put her mind at ease. "Let's go shopping tomorrow, then. I
Tyler noticed Vicky staring and smiled. "Satisfied?"Vicky nodded. "If you can be the spokesperson for the male clothes in my studio, we are going to receive more orders than we can count..." She paused. "Tyler, my studio has been looking for male models lately. Can you consider modeling for me?"Tyler's looks and figure were undoubtedly the best anyone had ever seen. No one in the modeling or entertainment business rivaled him in these aspects."No way," he flat-out refused.Vicky knew that with his personality and status, he would not agree, so she was not too disappointed. "I'll look for someone else, then.""Someone else?" Tyler asked."Yes, our studio plans to start a men's clothing line. Our reputation is good, but we lack recognition. On the women's clothing side, Aurora said she could endorse our studio. For men's clothing, we'll have to look for someone else."Both Jennifer and Cece had suggested approaching Harvey, but Vicky refused as she did not want to upset Tyler b
After their intimate moment, Vicky and Tyler went out for a stroll.Vicky intended to pick some casual clothes for Tyler, so she took him to a men's clothing store."Welcome," an enthusiastic salesperson greeted them as they entered.Both of them were well-dressed and exuded an elegant charm that set them apart from ordinary people.The entire store staff offered them enthusiastic service. Even the store manager came to greet them.Feeling irritated by the attention they were receiving, Tyler frowned.Vicky noticed Tyler's impatience and said to the store manager, "You can go about your business; we'll call for your help if needed."The manager smiled and said, "Of course!"After the staff left, Tyler's expression softened a bit.Vicky had a keen eye, and the clothes she picked for Tyler exuded a sense of high fashion that one would see at a fashion show. However, Tyler did not seem satisfied with any of them.Pointing to one set of clothes, Vicky suggested, "How about trying
Vicky pointed to a set of men's clothes hanging in the display cabinet and asked the salesperson, "Can we try that?"The salesperson replied politely, "Of course."They both walked toward the fitting rooms. Just as they stopped at the entrance, Tyler reluctantly said, "Come inside with me."Vicky was about to respond when they heard footsteps and voices behind them."Avery, who are you picking all these men's clothes for today? I can't remember any of our friends having a birthday coming up.""These are all for my crush, of course. You have a similar body type to him, so I need your help to try them out.""Your crush? Lincoln Hart, right?""It's not him; I've already broken off the engagement with him.""Oh? Do you have a new boyfriend now?""He's not my boyfriend yet, but he will be soon... The man I have my eyes on will be mine.""That's ambitious! I support you!"The footsteps and conversation drew nearer. Soon, they stopped at the entrance to the fitting room.The woman
[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