Vicky refused to eat and had not ingested any food apart from the water she had been forced to take by Tyler.She was stuck in a marriage she did not want, but she refused to be kept like a pet.In merely two days, Vicky lost tremendous weight, and Tyler resorted to giving Vicky injections with the necessary nutrients. However, the injections could only keep her alive for so long, and Vicky was fading away as she fought back for her life.Eventually, Tyler returned home one day and said, "Vicky, I told you that you'd meet a fate worse than death if you try to kill yourself. You clearly didn't listen, so let's see how stubborn you can be."...After leaving the room, Harry brought over a group of doctors in white coats."Mister Hart, I've brought them here and interviewed each of them myself. They're all skilled actors and have played doctors countless times in the past, so one can hardly distinguish them from real doctors."Tyler glanced at the actors. "You will be rewarded if y
"You'll know if I dare to," Tyler said coldly and carried Vicky outside.She felt chills down her spine and thought to herself, 'Why would I be stupid enough to challenge if he dares to do it? He's a lunatic, and there's nothing he won't do. He did say that he'll make me pay if I try to run again and he is a man of his word. If he dared to break Alex's legs, he'd do anything he wanted to an orphaned daughter who had no support from her family, just like how he doesn't have to face any consequences for chaining me up in this mansion.'Tears filled her eyes. "Tyler, you can't do this to me. I don't owe you anything.""Ha." He laughed and kept his dark eyes on her. "How dare you say you don't owe me anything?"Disgust filled his face as he recalled the past and gritted out, "You can never repay me enough for what you owe me."The car was already waiting outside the mansion, and when Tyler appeared with Vicky at the entrance, Harry immediately opened the car door for them. Tyler went
The car soon arrived at the hospital, and Tyler carried Vicky out of the car.The sunlight shone on his face, casting a shadow over his alluring features.Vicky could no longer remember why she fell in love with the man before her nor could she recall why she started developing feelings for the man again after losing her memories.The scent of sanitizer in the air filled her nose, and she knew the consequences she would face if she continued to be stubborn, so she whimpered, "I... I was wrong."Tyler paused and looked at her.Her eyes were red, but there were no tears when she met his eyes and continued, "I was wrong. I won't... I won't run again."In the end, she caved.Tyler studied her for a few moments and chuckled. "Do you think that I'll forgive you every time you make a mistake if you just apologize?""No...""No?" The look in his eyes was chilling. "You seem to have no qualms about disobeying me, though.""I promise that I won't do it again.""Your promise means noth
Vicky stared at Tyler and waited for his response.He looked at her thoughtfully. "Do you really admit to your mistakes?""Yes. I know that I was wrong.""And you won't do it again.""I won't. This is the last time."He studied the hope in her eyes and said, "I still think that the surgery gives me more security compared to your promise."She froze, and the hope in her eyes faded. She stared at him and whispered, "Were you toying with me?"He lifted an eyebrow but did not deny it. "That's right.""Is it fun to toy with me?""It's fun, but most importantly, I want you to have a taste of what it's like to be toyed with," Tyler said casually. "At least I didn't promise you something, only to break that promise, did I?"He started marching forward again, and Vicky could no longer suppress her emotions. "Why won't you just kill me, Tyler?! Who are you to do this to me?! How dare you?!""I can do this because I'm your husband!" he said.Soon, the two arrived at the surgery room w
Vicky's promise to obey his every order was tempting, and Tyler narrowed his eyes slightly as he studied her face.Just then, one of the doctors asked, "Mister Hart, should we proceed?"Tyler sobered and backed away. "Proceed."His words were just as horrible as a death sentence to her, and Vicky fell into the depth of her despair as Tyler left."Tyler Hart, come back here! You can't do this to me! I didn't do anything wrong! You can't do this!"Tyler continued to walk away elegantly."Tyler, come back... I'm begging you. Don't do this to me..."Tyler did not turn around or pause at her plea and remained cold as though he did not possess any human emotions at all.As she watched him walk away, a surge of strength rose within her, and she fought off the doctors who were about to sedate her before jumping out of bed.However, that was all she could do, and she slammed onto the ground immediately."Missus Hart!"The doctors shouted as they did not expect Vicky to fight so hard.
A sheepish look appeared on Adam's face as though he read Harry's thoughts.Just as Harry was about to take the ticket back, Tyler accepted it.Before Adam could register what happened, Tyler turned to leave....Gloria's performance started at eight o'clock that night, and the entire hall was filled with guests.Gloria was a famous pianist. At the age of 25, she had become one of the most renowned pianists, and most people treated her with respect.The tickets to her performance would be sold out within a matter of seconds, and one could hardly come by the chance of watching her performance.On top of that, Gloria was the idol of all high-born ladies. Sheila might be an actress with great influence in show business, but she could not compare to Gloria.Members of the elite community often looked down on actors and actresses working in the entertainment business and admired artists and musicians instead.Regular people chased after singers and spent their money on concerts, wh
In a sophisticated restaurant, a couple sat across from one another.The warm candlelight wavered slightly between them, masking Tyler's handsome features in the shadow."Tyler, how have you been in the past years?" asked Gloria.Tyler nodded. "Good. How about you?"Gloria took a sip of her wine. "I thought leaving and starting a new page would help, but in truth..." She smiled bitterly. "I've just been running from reality. I've pretended like everything was alright, but I know that I'm not doing alright."The look in Tyler's eyes darkened.Under the dim light, Gloria's face lost its usual edges and seemed gentler.She was a beautiful woman, but contrary to Vicky's vibrant beauty, she had a more sophisticated and timeless beauty.She looked into his eyes and said, "That's why I came back. I wanted to relieve myself of this burden, and I...also want to see how you're doing."Tyler did not respond, and Gloria simply swirled the wine in her glass, the crimson color of the wine c
"On the day I was kidnapped, did you blame me for seeking help from Harvey instead of you?" A gloomy look appeared on Gloria's face. "I was furious when I found out about 'that incident', and since I've saved Harvey's life once, I wanted to give him the chance to make it even and break all ties with him. I just didn't expect it...Vicky to get kidnapped as well."Gloria was young and proud back then. She had always been the brightest star wherever she went and had countless pursuers, who included two of the most eligible bachelors of her generation: Tyler and Harvey.She had saved Harvey's life once, and from that day onward, she became his priority above all. He even confessed his love for her in public, making her the target of envy of all women in the city.She was not interested in Harvey and turned him down, but he continued to care for her as he had always done.After that, Tyler started pursuing her as well. Though his approach had not been as obvious as Harvey, everyone in t
[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