"Okay.""I'll let you get back to work, then," Vicky said.Tyler did not respond, and Vicky took the hint to leave the office.As soon as the door shut behind her, Tyler picked up the agreement expressionlessly before tearing them in half. The copies were torn into shreds, and he carelessly tossed them into the dustbin next to him...."Vicky, don't go.""I'm sorry, I swear that this won't happen again...""Vicky, don't leave me.""I'll never let go! Never!""If you dare to walk away from me, I'm going to kill you.""Ah!" Vicky jolted awake from a strange dream.For reasons she could not begin to fathom, she had been having the strangest dream.It was odd enough to dream of a time when she and Tyler were a loving, sweet couple, but she dreamed of something even more surreal this time.She pinched the bridge of her nose and sat up from the bed.'Was the man who begged me not to leave really Tyler?' she thought.She would occasionally regain her memories in the form of dre
After finally calming down, Vicky stared at the man before her and asked, "Why are you here?"Tyler narrowed his eyes in displeasure. "This is my house. Why can't I be here?"She sobered. "That's not what I mean. I thought—""You thought, what?""... Nothing."She delivered the divorce agreements to Tyler earlier that day, and since Tyler did not say anything against it, she assumed they had reached a consensus that the divorce was confirmed and all that was left was for them to proceed with legal procedures.'Did he come home tonight so we can head out early tomorrow morning to file for divorce?' she thought. Deciding not to question any further, she said, "It's late. Let's just go to sleep."He hummed in response and headed into the bathroom.She heard the water running in the bathroom shortly after, but she struggled to go back to sleep because of the dream she had earlier.Vicky had been struggling with quality sleep and would continuously dream of strange things; she coul
Vicky took out her phone and came close to having a heart attack from rage when she saw his only response was a question mark.[When are we going to file for divorce?] she texted.In the next two hours, there was no response.Four hours later, she finally received another text from him.[I'm busy.][When are you free?] Vicky replied.Tyler did not respond again, even after Vicky fell asleep.'Maybe he really is busy,' Vicky thought and glanced at the clock, noticing that it was almost midnight.Since Tyler did not even have the time to respond to her texts, she assumed he would not return home and found consolation in that thought.She turned off the lights and slowly drifted off to sleep.Sometime later, she woke up to a forceful kiss, and everything felt like deja vu from the night before.She felt confused at first, and it took her a while before she finally realized that the man who claimed to be so busy that he could not respond to text messages returned home....Whe
Tyler lifted his gaze at the woman before him.Vicky looked at them with a smile with Cece, who looked sheepish, next to her."Cece and I happen to come here for dinner as well. Let's dine together, shall we?" said Vicky, and she sat down before anyone could react.Though Vicky was not as serious about etiquette as Gloria was, she would rarely act in ways that might upset others, so her behavior shook Cece to her core.Vicky looked up and saw Cece frozen in place. "What are you doing? Sit down."Cece glanced at Tyler and Gloria before sitting down next to Gloria.Since Tyler and Gloria sat across one another, Vicky sat down next to Tyler and called for the waiter. "Have you two ordered? Let's order together if you haven't. Oh, by the way..." She shot Tyler a smile and said, "Don't worry about the bill for Cece and me, Mister Hart. Let's split the bill later.""..." Cece remained absolutely quiet and thought to herself, 'People like Tyler and Gloria wouldn't care about paying for
Instinctively, she could tell that Tyler was not upset and was even a little amused, so she could not help but wonder if she was imagining things.In her mind, Tyler should have scolded Vicky with a dark look on his face before saying something along the lines of 'Vicky, even if you cling onto me like this, I will never love you' or 'What are you trying to do to Gloria now, you vicious woman? How dare you bully someone as kind as Gloria? Apologize to her right now!'.Cece's mind instantly ran wild with imagination.Just then, Gloria said coldly, "It's your choice to go wherever you want."Vicky nodded. "Where is this concert you're going to?"Gloria informed her of the venue and time expressionlessly.Vicky frowned thoughtfully. "It's quite a hassle to take a taxi there from here. Since you two are going anyway, why don't you give us a lift?""It's Tyler's car, so you should be asking for his approval."Vicky looked up at Tyler. "Mister Hart, since you are going there anyway, d
When Tyler did not move, Vicky asked, "Why aren’t you eating? Oh, I know. Do you want me to feed you?" She stabbed her fork into the half-eaten foie gras and presented it to Tyler. "Open up, hubby."Even a fool could tell Vicky was trying to irritate Tyler and Gloria on purpose.Gloria sneered coldly, while Tyler stared at the foie gras. He did not move away nor accept it.Vicky's hand began to feel sore from maintaining the position and gazed up at him. "No? Can it be that..." She paused. "You want me to feed you in a different way?""A different way?" He lifted an eyebrow with amusement. "Like what?"She smiled. "Mouth-to-mouth."Tyler pretended to be confused. "How exactly does that work?"Vicky froze for a split moment, as she knew he no doubt understood what she was implying. She glanced at Gloria, who sat with a dark look on her face, before looking back at the man before her.He looked at her quietly with an eyebrow raised as though he was truly confused, but Vicky could
Tyler married Vicky reluctantly, and Vicky had not gotten anything she wanted from the marriage, so Gloria had not felt any jealousy toward Vicky.However, she could sense jealousy rising within her chest at this very moment.Vicky looked up and saw Gloria looking at her dazedly. The look in her eyes darkened, but she chose to lower her gaze to hide the emotions in her eyes.After the meal, Vicky paid for the food she and Cece ordered, and Tyler did not object to it.Upon walking out of the restaurant, Cece glanced at Gloria and whispered, "Vicky, are we really going to the concert?""Yeah. Isn't that what I said?"Tyler went to the parking lot to get his car, while the other three remained by the entrance.Vicky and Cece stood next to one another, while Gloria kept her distance from them.Tyler drove over shortly after, and before Gloria could react, Vicky went and opened the door to the passenger's seat and went into the car.Gloria, who was going to sit on the passenger's s
Vicky nodded. "Noah, do you know Tyler?""Well, you were dating him, so I've met him a couple of times," said Noah before swiftly changing the subject. "Vicky, is this your friend?"Cece smiled. "Hello. My name is Cece."Noah greeted Cece with a smile and asked, "Are you two here for the concert? Why are you just standing out here?"Vicky smiled sheepishly. "I... I don't have any tickets.""Oh, that's simple." He chuckled. "Come on, then. Follow me."She looked at him and asked, "Is that really okay?"A concert that would draw the attention of the likes of Tyler and Gloria was bound to be rather exclusive, and money might not be the only criterion for one to obtain a ticket."My uncle is the one who organized this concert and the Canyers are the sponsors, so bringing in a few quests is a piece of cake for me," Noah said casually.Noah and Vicky used to study in the same art school.The Canyers were a big family with members who excelled in medicine, business, and other fields
[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