After listening to Vicky's account, Tyler fell silent for a long while.He was clear-headed for the moment, but who was to say how long this clarity would last? He might forget everything tomorrow, or the day after, or even the next second.Suddenly, Tyler felt his head pounding, much to Vicky's shock."Tyler, are you okay?""I'm fine," he replied groggily. His vision blurred as he struggled to make out the features of the face before him."Tyler..." Concern filled her eyes and voiceHer figure twisted into a strange shape before his eyes, and Tyler abruptly pushed her away. "Stop acting! You're acting concerned to please me now, just so I'll let my guard down and you can secretly escape with Alex, right?!"Vicky stared at him in astonishment. "You... Have you forgotten again?""Forgotten?" He smirked. "I'll never forget what you did to me."Vicky's breath stalled, and her eyes dimmed gradually.Tyler's memory lapses had become increasingly frequent.The intensity of Tyler's
Vicky opened her eyes and stared at the crazed man before her before saying, "Tyler…I don't want to die."Tyler flinched. A few moments later, he let go as though he was burnt.Vicky fell onto the ground and coughed.The malicious intent in Tyler's eyes faded slightly when he stared at Vicky's pained expression. His chest heaved as he struggled to contain his anger."Don't even think for a second I'm going to let you leave with Alex," he said viciously. "Get rid of this child!""... I'm not pregnant right now," Vicky said.Baam!The table lamp by the sofa was thrown to the ground, and Vicky trembled as she observed him. She had grown accustomed to Tyler's suspicious nature, explosive temper, and even his hallucinations. He even suspected that she was trying to poison him when she merely cooked for him.Vicky had a hunch that Tyler might know about her attempt to drug him with medicine in the food before he started having hallucinations, but he merely remained quiet as she hande
Vicky assumed Tyler was badly injured when she noticed his blank stare. "Tyler, can you get up? Should I call an ambulance?"Tyler collected himself and said hoarsely, "I'm fine."Gently pushing Vicky aside, he quickly got up. Although there were shards and debris scattered all over the ground, Tyler had not sustained any severe injuries as he wore a suit jacket. Only the back of his hand was exposed to the debris and suffered from a few cuts.From Tyler's perspective, a few cuts were nothing to be worried about, but Vicky noticed and immediately held his hand."Your hand is cut. Let's treat it with ointment right away." She led him upstairs, holding his hand gently.Tyler instinctively wanted to shake off her hand and mock her for pretending to be concerned as that was what he thought. However, for some reason, he found himself following her upstairs silently when he saw the concern on her face.Vicky swiftly fetched the medical kit.Though the wounds were not very serious, the
It was only then Vicky realized Tyler had no boundaries or limits when it came to her....Tyler took Vicky to the hospital for an abortion the next morning, but after a brief body check, the doctor softly declared, "Mister Hart, your wife...isn't pregnant."Tyler narrowed his eyes. "What did you say?"The doctor trembled and repeated, "Missus Hart...isn't pregnant."Tyler was unwilling to believe it.He snatched the medical report from the doctor's hand, and his expression darkened after reading it carefully. He grabbed Vicky's wrist and said to Harry, "Arrange for a different hospital sponsored by Hart Corporation."Harry hesitated to speak, wanting to tell Tyler that this hospital was, in fact, owned by Hart Corporation.Vicky shook her head at Harry, gesturing for him to make the arrangements.Such situations happened many times before, and Harry had grown used to them.Tyler's suspicion that Vicky was carrying another man's child seemed absurd, and considering Tyler's cu
"I know you're in a bad mood, so I'll let this slide for now. I'll repay this slap in the future!" Avery's gaze turned cold. "I promise I'll return the favor."Vicky glanced at her indifferently and was about to walk past Avery to leave. Looking at Avery alone made her nauseous.She and Isabella were sure Avery was behind Tyler's worsening condition, but unfortunately, they had no evidence to prove it.As she was leaving, Avery called after her. "Vicky, based on the clues you and Isabella have gathered, you should've pieced things together, right?"Uninterested in Avery's attempts to sow discord, Vicky was about to leave when Avery added, "Have I ever told you there's only one way to cure Tyler?"Vicky knew Avery had malicious intentions and that she should not believe anything Avery said, Nonetheless, Vicky slowed down at the mention of Tyler's name.Avery's words might not all be true, but she was so arrogant and self-assured that she might accidentally reveal the truth.Seein
Avery smirked viciously.Vicky's grip tightened around the phone as she recognized her voice.A moment later, the melodious voice of a man followed."Thank you for everything you've done for these past few years, Vicky. It must've been hard to remain by his side and put up with him for my sake.""It's fine; I'm just doing what I should do. After what he did to you back then, I've always wanted to retaliate... Right now, he's already transferred fifty-one percent of his company's share to me. Once he loses his mind, I'll transfer all of that to you.""Vicky, do you really...feel nothing for him?""No." The woman's voice was ruthless in the video. "He's forced me to be with him all these years. He's taken me forcibly, imprisoned me, and he never cared about my feelings. If I truly wanted to be with him, I wouldn't have tried to escape multiple times. I came so close to being with you the last time I escaped, but he caught me again!"Her voice dripped with bitterness. "I hate him t
When she saw Vicky's startled expression, Avery's smile widened. "Surprised?" She teased.Vicky bent down to pick up the phone. The sounds of the couple engaging in unspeakable acts were painfully clear in the silent corridor.Vicky's gaze refocused on the screen of her phone, her blood running cold. After watching for a bit longer, her gaze sharpened, and she coldly said, "That's not me.""That's right," Avery admitted."Who are they?"Crossing her arms, Avery playfully replied, "Guess."Vicky lowered her head, ignoring the explicit content on the screen, and calmly said, "The visuals aren't that clear, but from these angles, it's convincing enough to fool others into believing that's me. If I'm not mistaken, you found two individuals who looked a lot like Harvey and I and had them act out this scene, right?""While there are some differences, what you've said is essentially correct."Avery had a purpose in coming to Vicky, so she did not bother to mess around for long. "There
Even when lighting the incense, Avery was cautious out of fear Tyler would catch on. She did not even dare to administer the kind of potent sedatives that would keep him unconscious for too long. The longer he was unconscious, the stronger the drugs, and the easier they would be to detect. Fortunately, the plan worked without a hitch.Seeing Vicky's increasingly grim expression, Avery's heart was filled with delight. "With the help of the drugs, making him believe what was in that video shouldn't be difficult, right?""There must be more to it," hissed Vicky. "You've done other things to him, haven't you?""Correct." Avery took pride in her perfect plan and continued, "Stunned by the video of you and Harvey 'cheating' on him, he fell into a deep coma. I arranged for him to undergo hypnosis."Although she had guessed the general idea, hearing Avery admit it sent a shiver down Vicky's spine.Vicky was not mortified because of the evil plan Avery had come up with but the fact that Va
[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