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
As an insider, Gloria knew a thing or two about what happened between Vicky and Noah in the past.Tyler shifted his gaze, and the look in his eyes darkened when he saw Noah.The seats Noah arranged for Vicky and Cece were in a row in front of Tyler and Gloria, and as soon as he took his seat, he could sense chills down his spine.Noah frowned and turned around before jolting in fear when he saw Tyler."Sh*t!" Despite his usual elegant demeanor, he cursed and jolted. "Why is he here?!""What's wrong, Noah?" Vicky asked.He rubbed his eyes and stared at Tyler, before stuttering, "T…That's T—Tyler H—Hart..."Vicky was talking to Noah about the past and had completely forgotten about Tyler up until this moment."Why is Tyler Hart here?!""I'm sorry, but I forgot to mention that Tyler is here as well..." Vicky studied the panicked look on his face and whispered, "Noah, did something happen...between you and Tyler before?"'Something? That's an understatement!' Noah thought.Not w
Gloria's eyes widened in resentment. "You did everything you did tonight on purpose, didn't you?"Vicky was about to respond when Cece tugged at her sleeve.She looked up and spotted Tyler's towering figure approaching.She turned her attention back to Gloria and said, "Yeah, I did it all on purpose.""Was it to show off how close the two of you are?""You're wrong.""Are you trying to say that you did those things unintentionally?" Gloria said sarcastically.Vicky stared into her eyes sharply. "I want you to know that for as long as I'm Missus Hart, it's my right to be all lovey-dovey with Tyler or get him to do things for me. As much as he cares for you, you're still nobody to him."Also, I assume that there are quite a lot of people who mistake you for Missus Hart when the two of you go outside, right? But are you? You're not his wife. You can make excuses all you want by telling others that you're just Tyler's friend, but unless you are determined to never be with him...you
As Tyler got closer, Cece shot Vicky a look and said, "Vicky."Vicky was never an aggressive woman, so what she said to Gloria surprised Cece. However, thinking back to what Gloria had done, Cece agreed that Gloria deserved to be treated this way.Gloria was only pretending to be innocent by claiming she maintained an appropriate distance from Tyler. However, if it was true, she would have refrained from meeting Tyler frequently and should have turned Tyler down even if he reached out to her.Hence, Cece did not do anything but watch when Vicky mocked Gloria. To her bewilderment, Vicky slapped Gloria across the face, and Cece was instantly concerned that Tyler might be upset with Vicky over it.Vicky noticed that Tyler was approaching and chuckled before raising her arm to strike again. Only this time, she failed as her arm was held in the air.She looked up and saw Tyler's face before her. With a dark look in his eyes, he glared at her with a cold expression. "Vicky, what do you
[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