At nine in the evening, Tyler returned with a laptop and some of his belongings.Vicky was reading at the time and asked, "How is Miss Young?""Her bones aren't fractured or damaged, so she'll be discharged in a few days' time."She nodded and returned to her book.Spotting the book in her hands, he narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. "What are you reading?""Fashion-related book," she muttered as she flipped through the pages. "Cece told me that I opened my own studio before the accident, and since I'll have to get back to work after I'm discharged, I'll have to familiarize myself with what I've done in the past.""Do you still remember those things?"Amused by his question, she looked up. "I've lost my memories, not my entire brain. I might not remember the past, but I won't forget about the skills that I've acquired in the past."People who had lost their memories would not struggle to apply skills they had learned, such as how to eat, drink, or change.Vicky studied his face i
Tyler had always been a cold man who remained expressionless most of the time, and it was always impossible to discern his mood. However, he kept his promise to stay by Vicky's side in the hospital and would even bring food that she liked from time to time.However, Vicky could distinctly sense the difference in his attitude compared with the way he behaved before they signed the agreement.She thought back to their conversation that night and realized that perhaps she had upset him by mentioning the past.One day, Tyler arrived at the hospital with a box containing desserts since Vicky called and specifically asked him to bring it.Vicky had made it a habit to call him whenever she felt like eating something. Since most of the food she wanted was located near Tyler's office, he would buy them for her on his way to the hospital."Tyler!" A voice sounded in the hallway, and Sheila appeared in her wheelchair.She looked at Tyler with a pleasant surprise.Sheila had just finished h
Sheila was certain that Vicky did this on purpose.They both lived in the same hospital and were in the VIP ward, so there was a chance that they could run into each other.Vicky was running a fever and rarely stepped out of her room, so she never ran into Sheila during her stay. Sheila, on the other hand, would often be taken out in her wheelchair by Sasha or Maggie after dinner, and since her schedule was regulated, anyone would be able to run into her if they wanted to.Vicky did not seem to notice Sheila until after she had checked the dessert Tyler bought for her."Miss Young, I didn't see you there." The smile on her face faded as she asked, "Has your leg not recovered?"It was a simple question but meant something different to Sheila and Sasha.Sheila was not badly injured and could have gone home to rest, yet she stayed in the hospital, hoping that Tyler would visit her.Before Sheila could respond, Sasha spoke out."Vicky Shaw, are you that happy that Sheila is hurt?!"
Sheila’s face fell.Vicky never got the chance to meet with Cece, but after Sasha's arrest, Tyler arranged a meeting for Sasha and Sheila. At that time, Sheila had indeed informed Sasha that she could be free if she agreed to apologize to Vicky.Though Sasha could be reckless at times, she could not be unreasonable, especially when she was at fault.Without Sheila there to plead for her, Tyler would have never done anything to help Sasha."Sasha, apologize to Ms. Shaw," said Sheila."I don't want to!" Sasha blurted out."I’ve explained everything to you before you got out, and you agreed to the terms."Sasha stomped on the floor in frustration. "I don't want to, Sheila!"Sheila's expression darkened. "If you don't want to...I won't help you if you get locked up again."The message Sheila was conveying was loud and clear: If Sasha refused to apologize, she would be locked up again.It took so much work for Sasha to be released, and she would rather die than be locked up again.
Sasha and Sheila shared the same family name, so Vicky often referred to them as 'Miss Sasha' and 'Miss Sheila' respectively. However, she used 'Miss Young' in her sentence, making it unclear as to who she was truly referring to.Sheila was a bright woman and immediately knew what Vicky was hinting at. Though it might seem like Vicky was referring to Sasha, she was actually mocking Sheila for relying on Tyler.Sheila clenched her fists until her nails dug into her flesh, but remained expressionless as she commanded monotonously, "This is your last chance, Sasha. Apologize to Miss Shaw right now."Sasha's heart sank.She feared Sheila was angry but would be terrified when Sheila became quiet all of a sudden because it felt like the calm before the storm.All that she did was only made possible because Sheila tolerated her. Without Sheila's protection, she would be nothing.Vicky was Tyler's wife by law, and if something did happen, Tyler would have to defend Vicky to some extent.
With someone as reckless as Sasha as her soldier, Sheila had her do everything she could not do or say while she continued to play the act of an innocent, kind-hearted woman.She had made others do the dirty work for her, and despite the blood on her hands along with the fact that she was trying to destroy a marriage, she still wanted a good reputation.'Things can't go that well for her!' Vicky thought to herself. 'Does she really think that she could manipulate Sasha and get whatever she wants? I'll have her know that Sasha is nothing but a ticking time bomb. She cares about Tyler, doesn't she? She'll always remain the pathetic homewrecker that she is now!'...The next day, Sheila was discharged.The injury on her leg had long recovered, and she only stayed in the hospital with the hope of making Tyler feel guilty about her injury.Though he did feel guilty to a certain extent, it was hardly comparable to the guilt he felt for Vicky.Sheila gritted her teeth as she realized t
"What's wrong?" Vicky's heart sank when she looked into Tyler's eyes. "Does it taste bad?"It had always been stressful to interact with Tyler as his presence was intimidating by nature that suffocated her.She picked up her spoon and had a taste.According to what Nanny Paterson said, Vicky was a great cook who enjoyed cooking whenever she had the time. Though she had lost her memories, she did not lose her instinct.Worried that she might be rusty, she practiced at home in the evening for Nanny Paterson to taste.Nanny Paterson told her that she had practiced cooking for Tyler's sake, so all her best dishes were also his favorite dishes.After tasting them, Vicky did not find any issues and turned to look at Tyler. "Is something wrong? You can tell me if there is, and I'll improve my cooking next time around.""No," he said hoarsely and proceeded to eat in the most elegant manner.Impressed by his mannerism, Vicky finally realized why countless women fell head over heels for
According to Vicky's understanding, other than Sheila, Tyler's first love, no other woman could make him fall for her.If that was the case, who was the person that Tyler saw in her?Without thinking about it, Vicky asked, "Tyler, other than Sheila, have you ever liked anybody else?"Tyler's dark expression suddenly fell back into normalcy. He lowered his eyes and collected his emotions. "Why are you suddenly asking me this?"Vicky replied, "I have to understand who I'm going up against. I want to know if I have any other competition other than Sheila."Since she had signed the agreement, Vicky was open about her intentions. For the past three months, she had tried to make Tyler like her, so asking such a question was not considered strange.Tyler did not answer her, however. He merely closed the documents in his hands. "I'll take a shower, then rest."He then got up and left the room.Vicky remained in the same spot as she stared at the man's long, slender figure. Her brow fur
[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