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
"So who did I sleep with that night?" asked Avery between gritted teeth.It was neither Tyler nor Lincoln all along. After discovering the truth, Avery would never keep the baby; it did not matter who the baby's father was. Knowing Tyler, the man he found for her was definitely some dirtbag.However, Avery was not going to let him get off the hook so easily!"It's someone you know very well," replied Tyler honestly.'Someone I know very well? Does he mean Tim?' Avery's face changed at the thought of that.She pointed at Tyler angrily and screeched, "You got Tim to get me drunk too, didn't you?! And the video that played during our wedding ceremony—you did that too, right?!""You're not worthy enough for me to go through all that trouble," said Tyler indifferently. "Your stepsister, Brielle, gave me that video. I just happened to use it to my advantage."Brielle did not know there was bad blood between Tyler and Avery when she went to find him with the video. However, she knew no
"If I can't get you, no one else can! You're going to hell, Tyler!" screamed Avery.She then rushed toward Tyler with the knife in her hand.A flash of annoyance appeared in Tyler's eyes. He was about to dodge the incoming attack when Avery swerved toward Vicky.Tyler's eyes darkened. He grabbed Avery's wrist and effortlessly snapped her bone, causing the knife in her hand to fall with a loud clang.Avery's wrist hung limply by her side."Oh, I forgot to tell you," said Tyler emphatically while looking at her. "I feel like throwing up whenever you touch me, or I, you."He stepped back and took out a sanitizing hand wipe from his pockets to wipe his hand.Avery became even more hysterical after that."I hate you, Tyler Hart! Mark my words, I'm going to make you pay for ruining my life!" she screamed while pointing a trembling finger at both Vicky and Tyler. There was so much hatred in her eyes that it seemed to be oozing out. "I'm going to haunt you two even if I die! And I'm go