Vicky's gaze flickered as she looked at Old Mister Hart. "I don't understand what you mean."Old Mister Hart sighed lightly. "Back then... I was wrong. I shouldn't have stopped you and Tyler from being together."Vicky was taken aback by Old Mister Hart's words. He had always prioritized his interests and was authoritarian, so she could hardly believe he was apologizing to her.It was even more incredible than Tyler apologizing to her.Old Mister Hart continued, "In his early years, Tyler suffered a lot outside, and after returning to the Hart family, he wasn't treated well... It was indeed a mistake made by the Hart Family and myself. It's normal for Tyler to harbor resentment toward us."He looked at Vicky with a conflicted look. "I didn't handle the relationship between Tyler, you, and the Hart family well. The main reason I came here this time is to apologize to you. You and Tyler were separated for so many years, but luckily, your feelings are deep, and you've found your way
Managing the Hart family was difficult, but destroying it could be done in an instant.Old Mister Hart had no other choice but to actively seek out Vicky and apologize to her. Tyler would give up on destroying the Harts if he lived in peace."I know that what Tyler did still weighs heavily on your mind. You can doubt him in anything, but the one thing you shouldn't doubt is his feelings for you.""His feelings for me?" Vicky's tone carried a hint of mockery. "His feelings for me led him to humiliate me, didn't they?"Old Mister Hart wearily replied, "After knowing him for so long, you should know that what he wants isn't just your body but your heart. Locking you by his side is a simple solution; it's also something that he could've done four years ago. He could've easily kept you with him when you asked to break up four years ago, but he didn't. That alone shows that he wants more than just that."Four years ago, I thought he returned to the Hart family and accepted everything be
Apart from Vicky, no one else could change Tyler's mind.The servant approached with the tea, and the atmosphere became somewhat quieter.After what seemed like a long pause, Vicky's voice broke the silence. "I don't deny that he might've genuinely loved me in the past, and perhaps...he even considered taking his life alongside mine at some point, but that was in the past. In the present, I truly can't stop him from doing what he wants."Vicky subconsciously placed a hand on her lower abdomen. "He probably spared me for now because of this child."Old Mister Hart took a sip of tea with a resigned look on his face. "Indeed, but have you ever considered that he cares about the baby so much because this child is both yours and his?"Vicky looked at Old Mister Hart wordlessly."You should be aware that if he wanted a child, there would already be many out there. You've had health issues, and having a child wasn't easy..." Old Mister Hart seemed to recall something, and his voice sudd
Tyler must have gotten the news from Jade, which was why he came back.He gazed at Vicky. "Did he give you any trouble?""No. Old Mister Hart just came to see me." After a pause, Vicky asked, "How's your injury? Is it any better?""Why didn't you come to see me if you knew I was hurt?"Tyler's question confused Vicky. "You asked me to come back to rest, no?""Yes, but I didn't say you can't visit me.""I feel like throwing up whenever I smell the scent of disinfectant in the hospital."Tyler smiled coldly. "So you can't even come once?"Vicky did not understand why he would be upset."You told me to stay home whenever I text you. And like I said, I get nauseous whenever I go to the hospital. Plus, I haven't been out more than a handful of times in the past few weeks.""Do you feel nauseous because of the scent of disinfectant or because of me?" he asked forcefully."No, you're mistaken. It's not that I don't want to see you, but it's really because I can't stand the smell of
Vicky remained calm even when it seemed like Tyler was about to lose control. There was barely a hint of emotion on her face.The tables had turned. Vicky could still remember how, just a few years ago, she was the one hysterically asking him why he treated her so cruelly as he remained indifferent.Vicky did not do this out of revenge; she genuinely could not feel anything. Even she herself did not know how she could stay so calm.Maybe she decided to not pin any hope on him ever since the wedding. Perhaps it was when she decided to terminate her pregnancy, or when she found out about his plans with Aria. Regardless, it did not matter anymore.She could not bother herself with the past anymore. She did not even want to waste her brainpower thinking whether Tyler would let her go and give her her freedom back after she gave birth to the baby.'What's the point of thinking all that?' she told herself. 'No one can be sure of what'll happen in the future.'Tyler started hyperventila
A few days later, Tyler was finally discharged from the hospital.Vicky was there to accompany him, but she started throwing up after a few minutes at the hospital as she could not stand the smell of the disinfectant.Tyler's eyes darkened when he saw her rushing into the bathroom, thinking he was the reason she felt like throwing up.He did not go straight home after he left the hospital. Instead, he asked Harry to send his stuff back while he drove Vicky elsewhere.Vicky looked out the window and asked quizzically, "Where are you taking me?""You'll know when we get there."Vicky turned to look at his handsome but cold side profile.'Is he driving slower than usual because I'm pregnant?' she wondered.After their argument that day, Tyler went back to stay at the hospital for a few more days. Knowing that Tyler did not like her only texting him, Vicky decided to call him. Unfortunately, that did not seem to make him any happier.He did not look happier when she went to the ho
There were a lot of other buildings and man-made landscapes like lakes and rivers in the garden.Vicky looked at the tourists happily taking photos in the distance and suddenly thought of something.She turned to Tyler and asked, "Why did you open this place to the public?"Tyler had been known to prefer solace, and he obviously did not need the money from the ticket sales to recuperate the cost of building the garden."I thought you'd prefer the lively atmosphere."Vicky's gaze wavered at this. She imagined what it would be like if there were no other people there but them. It would be a cold and lonely place. She did not think she would like the place at all.'He's right. This place is made more interesting by the people walking about. It'll be a different feeling if there's no one here. Plus, the roses will be happier with more people appreciating them.'In a way, Vicky understood what Tyler meant.She glanced at him and saw he was staring at her solemnly. This made her inst
Avery had been miserable lately. She had hoped Tyler would come groveling to her.Not only did he not apologize, but he issued even more severe business sanctions on her family!It was as if Tyler did not care about what would happen to his company as well. It was a destructive mentality, an unforgiving motto that he would drag everyone with him if he went down.However, the same could not be said for the Yeagers. They could not afford to lose everything like Tyler.Vernon finally realized something was wrong, but it was too late.Vernon was furious. He pushed all the blame on Avery, who thought she could control Tyler, but it was exactly that thinking that led to her family's downfall.In a fit of rage, Vernon cut ties with Avery and kicked out his wife, Alana.Alana was obviously displeased, but by the time she went home, she discovered that a young woman a few years older than Avery had moved into the family mansion. What was even more infuriating was Vernon had passed on the
[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