'Isn't that today?' Vicky thought. 'Eight o'clock? I was probably still in surgery at the time, yet he went to enjoy a concert.'She chuckled bitterly.The next day, Tyler brought her home as promised, but it no longer mattered to Vicky where she lived or recovered....Time flew, and soon, the stitches on her ankles were removed.She stared at her feet dazedly."Missus Hart." A woman who was assigned to look after her called Nikki came over. "The weather out there is great. Do you want to go for a walk?"Vicky sat in her wheelchair and stared out the window expressionlessly. "It's fine."Nikki wanted to say something else, but she decided against it when she saw the depressed look on Vicky's face.Once Nikki was gone, Vicky lowered her head and looked at her phone.Ever since she returned from the hospital, Tyler had given her phone back to her.Though she was still bound to the mansion, she could finally contact the outside world and even work in her own study, but none of
That was the reason why Tyler hurried back.Finally, Vicky's gaze landed on the fourth photo where Gloria and Tyler were seen stepping out of a private airport while talking to one another.Vicky's lips curled into a bitter smile and thought, 'He told me a few days ago that he's going to York City for a business trip, but he actually went there to attend Gloria's concert? What a busy man he is.'...In the airport, Gloria smiled gently at the tall, handsome man before her. "Thank you for today, Tyler. Had it not been for you, I would've been late for my interview."Ever since she returned to Zendonia, her schedule had been fully packed.After the performance in York City, she was supposed to return to Stoneford City immediately to attend an interview by a certain television station which would be played in real-time. However, the flight she was on had encountered issues and needed to be sent for maintenance, and she would be late if she took the next flight.Since the interview
Vicky's familiar fragrance filled Tyler's nose and seduced him quietly.He had always been a man to do as he pleased and saw no issue in being intimate with his wife, so he deepened the kiss.After being married to Tyler for so long, Vicky instantly sensed his intention and opened her eyes abruptly. "Go away, Tyler!" she roared in disgust.His touch sent chills down her spine, and every cell within her screamed to get away.He stopped and opened his eyes to look at her. "Not pretending to be asleep anymore?" His voice was hoarse, and his eyes seemed to have darkened in color as lust burned within them.Vicky felt as though she was being hunted by a wolf.She knew the man before her and knew she would suffer if she tried to fight him. Vicky suppressed the disgust in her heart and tried to remain calm. "It's getting late. I'm getting hungry... It's time for dinner."Tyler did not move and simply stared at her quietly. "I heard from Nikki that you haven't been eating."Vicky lower
Tyler disliked crowded places, so instead of taking Vicky to the park, he went on a stroll down the roads around.Though they were not in a park, the environment around them was peaceful and refreshing. However, there was no sign of joy on her face. There was only sorrow in her eyes.She hated Tyler and desperately wanted to kill him. At the same time, she feared him and knew she was powerless against him.She was forced to wear a heart rate monitor around her wrist, and a minor spike in her heart rate would alert Nikki.Vicky no longer had the choice to take her life, because Tyler might make her stay in the bed for the rest of her life as he promised."By the way." Tyler broke the silence. "I found our wedding rings."He took out a familiar-looking ring from his pocket, and her breath caught in her throat at the sight.Tyler bent down and took her hand before putting the ring she had once thrown away onto her ring finger with his long, slim fingers.Their wedding rings glitte
The night view outside the mansion was splendid, and Vicky used to enjoy the view from the window. At this moment, however, she lost all ability to appreciate the view.She lowered her gaze and muttered, "I want to take a bath."Tyler kept his arms around her. "Don't you love watching the view outside the window?""I want to take a bath now.""The bath is still running."She fell into silence.Their reflection in the window was entangled together, but despite how close they were physically, their hearts were miles away....Tyler bathed her in the bathroom, and since it was not the first time he had done it, she got used to it.However, lust would flash in his eyes occasionally when he looked at her, and she could not help but tense and shiver under those eyes.Tyler mistook it as a sign that she was cold and asked, "Are you feeling cold?""A little…""Let's get you out, then."Vicky could only bathe in the bathtub in her state and could no longer use the shower.She woul
"I don't want to go..." Vicky muttered.Tyler interrupted her and said, "It's settled."She scowled in frustration and did not respond.He leaned closer and buried his nose into the crook of her neck as he muttered, "You smell wonderful, Vicky."She turned her head away to get away from him, but she had nowhere to run to when she could not even walk—and he was pressing his body against hers.Suppressing the disgust boiling within her, she said in a calm tone, "You must be exhausted. Get some rest."The quiver of her voice exposed her true emotions, and Tyler chuckled. "Vicky, do you really think that I keep you around for nothing?""I don't mean that..." Her eyes darted around. "I just think that you should rest because you've just come home..."He lowered his head to stare at her with his ink-black eyes. "But I don't want to rest." He caressed her cheek and said, "You're ovulating today, right?"Shocked, her eyes widened and thought, 'Why does he know about this? Could he…'
Vicky was like a pet to Tyler. He could treat her however he wanted and disregard her feelings or thoughts.…After they had their lunch, Tyler took her out as he said. Vicky's disability meant she needed Tyler's assistance to either carry her or she had to use the wheelchair. Regardless, she was the center of attention.When she entered a high-end fashion clothing shop, the people around her began whispering. However, they were not mocking her for being wheelchair-bound or other hateful comments, but instead…"Oh my god, that pretty lady's husband loves her a lot. Did you see the way he carried her from the car and how he looked at her all the while? I can feel how much he loved her!""I know, I saw it too! He loves her so badly that he was afraid he'd hurt her or something. He cares for her so much, and urgh, I'm so jealous!""He looked very focused, not even minding his wife's disability. He's not like those egoistic men who wouldn't even care and help their wives when they ac
Jade knew her place and walked to the side, allowing some space for the couple.However, Tyler did not return to Vicky's side. Instead, a young, beautiful salesgirl followed him from behind with a visible blush on her cheeks.Vicky was confused. "What's going on?"Tyler looked at her. "If you like this pair of shoes, why don't you try them?"It was then Vicky noticed the salesgirl was wearing a pair of white gloves and had a pair of silver high heels in her hands. It was the same pair she laid her eyes on. Nonetheless, it was probably because she looked at the heels a few seconds longer than the others.Tyler would not have noticed her interest had he not been monitoring her.The salesgirl placed the high heels on the floor. Just as she was about to help Vicky to put it on, Tyler stopped her."It's alright," he said faintly. "She doesn't like strangers touching her. I'll do it."The salesgirls gave Vicky an envious look and stepped away.Tyler bent down to take off Vicky's sho