Tyler glanced at Avery and asked, "Aren't we going to eat?"Avery wanted to confront him but cowered in the face of his cold, striking eyes. She forced a smile and said, "Let's eat."After dinner, Tyler played the role of the perfect fiance and sent her home.When they reached her place, Tyler was about to drive away when Avery stopped him. "Tyler, are you still suffering from amnesia lately?""I'm better now.""The aromatherapy I gave you is almost finished, right?" She stared into his eyes and said, "Why don't you come upstairs and take some more with you?""Sure," Tyler replied.Avery sighed a breath of relief and smiled. "Let's go up, then."...Opening the door to the room, Avery turned on all the lights. "Tyler, please have a seat. I'll get you a glass of water."Tyler settled on the couch, not bothering to take in the decor or surroundings, instead closing his eyes to rest. Before long, the fragrant aroma of tea wafted in the air.Avery approached with a cup of freshl
"She feels so much like someone..."Avery inquired, "Like who?"Tyler shook his head. "I'm not sure, but I just have this feeling, like I've forgotten something.""Forgotten something?" Avery's breathing became more erratic. "Tyler, why do you feel this way?""I've noticed that my memories are somewhat disjointed. I can sometimes catch glimpses of bits and pieces, but I can't quite recall them."Avery's breaths quickened.Tyler's reaction indicated that the memories suppressed by the hypnosis were starting to loosen. Being physically close to Vicky caused him to remember some fragments, but it was uncertain what those memories truly entailed.'No, this can't persist!' she thought."I heard from Grandfather that you were involved in a car accident before... Could that be the reason behind your forgotten memories?"Tyler pondered for a moment. "The memories of the accident are indeed fuzzy.""Tyler, I specialize in this field. If you feel your memory is compromised, why not let
The next day, in the Hart Corporation office.Adam stared at Tyler dazedly and asked in disbelief, "What did you just say, Mister Hart?"Tyler frowned at the confused look on Adam's face and repeated himself, "Hand these three projects over to the Yeagers.""You want to head these over to the Yeagers?" Adam asked.His patience running thin, Tyler questioned, "Just how many times do you need me to repeat myself?""But you've refused to let the Yeagers get involved to prevent them from controlling you. These three projects are the most important projects for Hart Corporation this year, and if you wish to help the Yeagers out, you could've simply handed them one project. If you hand them all three projects and they mess up, Hart Corporation will be doomed..."A cold expression emerged on Tyler's face. "Adam, your job is to heed my order. If you can't even do that, you might as well exchange positions with Harry. After all, he's been transferred away for quite some time, and it may b
"Do you still want to marry Avery?" Old Mister Hart's voice rose with astonishment. "Even after what she did, you still want to marry her?""Avery was just framed.""Her video has spread all over the world. If you marry her, everyone will laugh at you. The Hart family can't afford that kind of disgrace! Moreover, who knows who will end up controlling the Yeagers? Don't forget, Avery has a half-sister from a different mother!"Old Mister Hart's breath became rapid with anger, and the sound of the butler's voice trying to calm him and offering water came through the phone.Tyler waited quietly without hanging up the phone or urging him to continue.After a long time, Old Mister Hart's voice sounded again."Tyler, with your current status and position, you can even marry a princess if you want to. Why must you insist on marrying Avery? She's not as innocent as she appears. She's cunning and malicious. You shouldn't be with a woman like her."To this, Tyler responded simply, "Grandf
Avery suddenly recalled the phone call conversation she had with Lincoln during the day."Miss Yeager, do you really think you can control Tyler? To be honest, without my help, you wouldn't have been able to hypnotize him. The so-called successful hypnosis was just aided by those drugs. I know you've been using the old methods to control him all these years, but the effects are wearing off. Sooner or later, he will remember. Once he regains his memory, the first person he'll want to eliminate is you. Miss Yeager, a man's love is the most unreliable thing in this world. Instead of living in constant fear, worrying about when he'll regain his memory, why not consider working with me? What do you think?"Avery sneered. "You're not feeling so good lately, are you, Lincoln? You relied on my family to rise in the past, but now, for your benefit, you're trying to sow discord and ruin my relationship with Tyler... Dream on, I won't work with you!"Lincoln sighed. "Miss Yeager, how many time
"Sure."...The two drove to a certain restaurant and knocked on the door to a VIP room before stepping inside."Vicky, it's been so long. I've missed you!" Avery immediately threw herself into a woman's arms.Both Vicky and Tyler were stunned.Tyler studied the vacant look in Vicky's eyes, and his expression darkened. "Avery, is this the friend you mentioned?""Yeah." Avery let go of Vicky and explained, "There had been some misunderstanding between Vicky and me in the past, so we had a fallout, but I bumped into her during our wedding, and we started talking again. Eventually, we sorted things out." She turned her attention back to Vicky. "Isn't that right, Vicky?"Vicky's lashes fluttered slightly before she nodded at Avery."Come on, let's sit and chat!" Avery enthusiastically invited Vicky to sit as if they were old friends.Vicky sat in the chair, her hand hidden under the table clenched into a fist.The reason she agreed to meet Avery today was that Avery somehow obtai
Vicky once mentioned to Tyler that she had a boyfriend, so she naturally could not go back on her own story.Vicky nodded and hummed, to which Avery responded by widening her eyes curiously. "Do you really have a boyfriend? Who? Do I know him?""You don't know him."Avery smiled. "Is it Harvey?"Vicky remained silent, and Avery continued, "Vicky, make sure you take your boyfriend out to meet us.""We'll see," replied Vicky dismissively.After a while, the waiter brought the dishes, and Avery finally stopped asking questions.During the meal, Avery incessantly served Tyler food."Tyler, have some more.""This dish tastes really good, give it a try!""This dish is delicious too..."Tyler did not refuse any of the food Avery offered, taking each dish without hesitation.Vicky knew Avery orchestrated this meeting to show off. She expected it on her way here, but it still stung her eyes."Ms. Shaw." At this moment, Tyler seemed to notice that Vicky had not touched her food. "Ar
However, Avery found the idea of introducing Vicky to Lincoln rather promising. She hated them both, and the thought of them making each other miserable was truly delightful. Moreover, given Vicky's background, she would never become a member of the Hart family. Even if Lincoln took her in, Vicky would merely be a mistress at best.The notion of Vicky becoming a despised, hidden mistress brought immense satisfaction to Avery. With Valencia and Orion disliking her as well, Vicky would not have it easy for sure; even Old Mister Hart would not want Vicky to continue lingering around Tyler.A sinister plan began to form in Avery's mind. "Lincoln does seem quite fitting for Vicky," she said with a suppressed smile. "Vicky, how about I arrange a meeting between you and Lincoln in a couple of days?"Vicky's eyes darkened with disgust. "I'm already in a relationship.""If he's not willing to marry you, then you're better off without such a man.""Miss Yeager—""Alright, it's settled then
[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