"Then, should we continue with the treatment?" Vicky asked."With this kind of unexpected development, the original treatment plan is likely ineffective. I need to go back and re-evaluate the next steps. However..." Isabella's expression darkened. "I don't think it'd be possible to treat him without him knowing anymore. What's certain is that what we perceive as sudden changes might've been bothering Mister Hart for quite a while..." said Isabella hesitantly."Doctor Yelmon, is there something you aren't telling me?"Isabella sighed. "During the hypnosis, I attempted to have Mister Hart open up, but I failed. His emotional barriers are tightly sealed, so...I'm not entirely sure what's been happening. For someone like Mister Hart, he'll only collapse if his stress has been accumulating for a while."Vicky grasped Isabella's implication and asked, "Are you suggesting...that he's been under stress for a while now?""Exactly.""But I've been with him day in and day out. I know what h
Vicky opened her mouth to speak but ultimately fell silent in the face of Tyler's indifferent expression....Due to the effects of hypnosis, Tyler went straight to sleep upon returning home. Once she was sure that he was fine, Vicky called Valencia.However, there was no answer on the other end. Vicky made several attempts, even sending multiple messages, but received no response.Valencia seemed unwilling to reveal what transpired on that day, almost as though she was keeping the truth from Vicky.Vicky could sense Tyler was distancing himself from her. He no longer requested her company during work, and the frequency of his calls and messages significantly decreased.Even his return home had grown later, and sometimes he did not return at all. It was almost as if he was avoiding her.She did not know what memories he regained, and nothing seemed to explain the change in his behavior.She started to wonder if certain changes had taken root within him before the memory loss, a
Vicky held her phone, unsure of what to say as she knew Tyler was responsible for what happened to Johnson Corporation.Harvey had helped her so much and, in turn, helped Tyler as well, yet Tyler was aiming to take Johnson Corporation down.Vicky had explained everything, yet Tyler continued to hold a grudge against Harvey.Wordlessly, she hung up and headed straight to Hart Corporation.She did not want to keep guessing and wanted to speak her mind in front of Tyler.... Unhindered, Vicky arrived at Tyler's office and knocked on the door gently. There was no response from within.Assuming that Tyler might be in a meeting, Vicky entered the password and stepped into the office to wait for Tyler.About half an hour later, the office door swung open again. Vicky thought Tyler had returned and rose from the couch. Yet, as she looked toward the entrance, she realized it was Tyler's secretary who had walked in."Madam?" The secretary appeared surprised to see Vicky. "Are you looki
Vicky called Tyler several times, but he never picked up. Finally, Vicky stood up.Just then, she heard the sound of the door opening. Simultaneously, unsteady footsteps echoed in the hallway, and Harry walked in supporting Tyler.A strong scent of alcohol hung in the air as Vicky approached. She looked at them, concerned. "Why did you drink so much?"Harry cleared his throat awkwardly and explained, "We secured a major deal today, and Mister Hart was quite pleased, so...he ended up having a bit too much to drink."Tyler was always reserved most of the time and rarely got drunk, so Vicky found it rather difficult to believe he would get carried away over a business deal."You can go home now. I'll help him upstairs," she said."Okay."After Harry left, Vicky supported Tyler and guided him to their bedroom.He was shaky in his steps, and his entire weight rested upon her. Though he was not overweight, his tall figure made it difficult to help him up the stairs.She gently place
Vicky trembled slightly but did not look away from Tyler. "Tyler, are you sure you aren't misunderstanding something?"He lowered his gaze at her dazedly. Neither of them moved or looked away.In the end, Vicky sighed and said, "Tyler, if something's bothering you, you can talk to me. Don't just bottle it all in. Also, about me and Harvey—"Before she could finish, he lowered his head and kissed her."Tyler, wait—mph!"Not giving her a chance to speak, he kissed her passionately....Tyler was already gone when Vicky woke up the following morning.Having just finished her morning routine, she received a call from Isabella."Missus Hart, have you found out what happened with Mister Hart that day?" Isabella seemed eager to uncover the events of that day and frequently sought updates."Not yet." Vicky's voice carried a tone of exhaustion. "I tried calling Valencia, but she hasn't been answering. I'm planning to visit her later to see if I can get any information from her."Isab
Vicky still had a fair amount of work to do, so she gathered her emotions and immersed herself in her tasks.At half past four in the afternoon, Tyler called."I have a contract to sign tonight, so I won't be back too early," he said calmly. "You don't need to wait up for me. Go to bed on time.""Alright." Just as she was about to end the call, something crossed her mind, and she reminded him, "Don't drink too much.""Sure." After a brief acknowledgment, he hung up.Knowing Tyler would not be back too early, Vicky decided not to go home either. Instead, she continued working in her office.By the time she wrapped up her work, it was already dark outside.Checking the time, she realized it was half past eight. Considering Tyler would be returning soon, she hurriedly tidied her things and prepared to head home. Locking up her office, she entered the elevator area.The soft white light illuminated the elevator space, surrounded by quiet emptiness. With her eyes on her phone, Vicky
Vicky lowered her gaze quietly.Harvey spoke calmly, "Jackie has the key to your office. I thought of hiding in your office for a while, but it seems you haven't left work yet."Harvey's assistant often came to Vicky's office to collect medicines for Tyler, so Vicky entrusted her office key to him."You've been shot. You need to remove the bullet as soon as possible," insisted Vicky as she observed his pale face. "Do you have a friend who's a doctor? Maybe...you should have them come over and remove the bullet?"Harvey waved it off. "You don't need to worry about this. I'm just resting here for a while before I leave."Vicky frowned. "Didn't you just mention that once your location is exposed, you'll be at risk of a life-threatening situation? You're injured now. If you're discovered, you might not be able to escape." After a brief pause, she continued, "Since it's relatively safe here for now, rest up. Cece and Jennifer are away on a short business trip these days, so they won't
"Yeah." Harvey expected this to happen and said, "I'll be fine. Don't worry."Ted sighed in resignation and began to prepare for the extraction.Vicky wanted to help, but Harvey spoke up, "Vicky, you should go home.""I'll go after the bullets are out of you," she insisted."This will take some time." Harvey glanced at the clock. "If you return home too late, he'll notice something is wrong."Vicky froze, knowing Tyler had likely targeted Harvey because of her. Without her, Harvey would not find himself hunted by Tyler's assassins and his company maliciously bought over.After a few moments of silence, she nodded. "Alright. I'll see you tomorrow."He smiled at her. "Don't worry. This is nothing but a scratch. I've survived this long, and I've seen enough. This won't stop me."Harvey's silence had its merits as the more he spoke, the more Vicky felt guilty. Suppressing her inner remorse, Vicky left the office after bidding them farewell....By the time she reached home, it wa
[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