"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
Since Vicky had that thought in her mind, she made an effort to reach for the crutch on the side. She was not used to walking with the crutch, so she was slow with it. There were even times that she nearly fell because the crutch got in her way and nearly tripped her.The first-aid kit was just in the living room, not too far from her. Despite that short distance, it took her a while to reach.After she found the contraceptive pill, she took two out and was ready to eat it without water. Just as she was about to put them into her mouth, she stopped all of a sudden and stared at the two pills in her palms.Appearance-wise, the pills looked the same as the ones she ate before. As she looked closely, however, the shape of the pills looked slightly different.Being a fashion designer, she had a keen eye for detail. Just one look was enough for her to tell the difference.The last time she ate the medicine, she did not know Tyler was the masked man. When she followed Tyler on a busines
Vicky did not exert a lot of strength as she bit Tyler, but she still bit hard.Tyler began to bleed from the wound, and blood stained Tyler's white shirt.When the metallic taste reached her taste buds, Vicky snapped out of her stupor. 'What am I doing?!'There was nothing she could do to defend herself against Tyler, yet she could not control herself due to the sheer rage.'How… How is he going to punish me this time?' she whimpered.The thought of facing cruel consequences and punishment appeared in her mind. Her body started to tremble as she looked at Tyler fearfully.Tyler looked down at her pale face and mocked, "Weren't you trying to kill me when you bit me? Why are you so afraid now?"Vicky tried to curl up into a ball, and she found herself unable to run as Tyler hoisted her into his arms.Tyler sneered and carried her out of the room.…Tyler did not treat her any differently even when they dined in the dining room. Nonetheless, Vicky was in constant fear, not kno
When did this start? Why was she suddenly unable to withstand people staring at her?Just then, Tyler seemed to notice something. He stood behind Vicky and meaningfully said, "I'm here. They can't do anything to you."Vicky did not reply. As days passed, she found herself becoming quieter. She felt like she was just Tyler's toy and had lost herself.After staying in the hall for a while, Vicky finally caved, unable to stand everyone looking at her. She said, "I want to go to the garden for fresh air."Tyler was not really a bad-tempered man. As long as it was reasonable, he would not reject her request. Thus, he nodded. "Okay."The night was dark. Despite that, the garden looked exceptionally pretty and quiet.Vicky looked at the fountain not too far from them, but her thoughts wandered far away.'I'm ovulating this week, but Tyler didn't use any prevention every night. Am I…going to be pregnant with his child?' she thought.It was clear that when Tyler said he wanted a child…h
Maria sneered haughtily. "Gloria is on a different level from you. She's smart and good at everything. She's also the eldest daughter of the Shaw family. Do you think someone like you can compare her? If it wasn't for Gloria, do you think Tyler would lay his eyes on you?"Her arms crossed at her chest as she looked at Vicky proudly."Vicky, this plan of yours can only keep Tyler's attention for just a while. Once Gloria is in trouble, you won't have a place. Aren't you just a little curious where Tyler is now when he was just with you seconds ago?"Vicky knew Tyler went to answer a call. Though, it had been a while, and he was not back. As she thought about it, she looked in the direction where Tyler was. Sure enough, the tall guy was not there.Maria snorted and raised her chin. "Gloria had a little situation, yet Tyler still went over to help her."Vicky's eyes wavered a little. She was surprised she did not notice when Tyler left.'That's right. Maria would've never looked for
It would not take too long to rescue Gloria.By the time Tyler found Gloria, the man had brought her to a remote corner. Her clothes were torn into pieces, and they could hardly cover her body.Scowling, Tyler growled, "Let go of her."This man was from a rich family and had been fond of Gloria for many years. He once confessed his love to Gloria but was rejected. Thus, he planned on forcing himself onto her, intending to make her his.It was a good opportunity, and he nearly succeeded. Needless to say, he was enraged when Tyler appeared out of nowhere and disrupted his plan."Scram! Mind your d*mn business—!"A loud kick landed on the man's abdomen.Thump! It was a strong kick that his organs nearly went out of place, and it was powerful enough that he was sent tumbling away. Blood oozed from the corner of his lips, and he passed out immediately.Gloria was baffled at the sudden turn of events. She was ready to kill herself rather than allow the man to take her purity. Who kne
[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