The blinding red light above the emergency room door was on, and the air outside was cold and heavy. Sounds of steady footsteps could be heard coming from the other end of the corridor.Selene looked up dazedly from her chair and saw Tyler making his way over to her. Harry was also with her, and he immediately stood up to greet Tyler. "Mister Hart."Tyler looked at him, and asked, "What happened?""The doctor said that Miss Gloria has been suffering from depression and it got worse after the recent events she's been through," explained Harry heavily. He paused and glanced at Selene before continuing, "It's best to ask Selene for the details."Tyler immediately turned his sharp eyes toward Selene. He seldom looked at her directly, or even paid attention to her to the point she had become completely invisible to him.He did not do it out of malice; it was just that he did not want to waste time listening to her bullshit. However, doing so seemed to have the opposite effect for Selen
Though Gloria had not pointed the blame to anyone in specific, anyone who was involved knew who she was referring to.Tyler remained quiet.Sometime later, they heard footsteps approaching.Harvey hurried over after hearing what had happened and was not surprised to find Tyler there.He glanced at Selene and asked, "What's going on?"Selene repeated the same thing she said to Tyler again.Since Gloria had told Selene that Harvey was hiding Alex, Selene added, "Harvey, Alex is the person who had Gloria kidnapped. You need to teach him a lesson!"Selene knew that the 'true culprit' Gloria was referring to was not Alex, but she dared not mention Vicky's name in front of Tyler.Harvey did not comment on it and asked, "Why would Gloria have depression? Why haven't I ever heard about it?"Selene glanced at Tyler gingerly and muttered, "Gloria was diagnosed with depression four years ago, and that's the main reason why she left Stonefield City. She might seem wilful to others, but th
Harvey smiled but did not continue the subject. "It's good that Tyler is busy, though. With him being distracted, your treatment will go smoothly."Vicky’s lips curled into a bitter smile. "I guess I should be thanking Gloria, then."After the call, Vicky headed to her studio.The treatments had been rather effective. Though she had not recalled anything yet, she started having dreams again.She was not sure how long she could keep a secret from Tyler, and to her surprise, Tyler found himself entangled in Gloria’s affair, which was great news for Vicky....It was late by the time Vicky left her studio.Work had been hectic ever since she took on a few big orders, and any free time she had was placed with receiving treatment for her amnesia.Vicky's studio was located a little further away from the city, and since it was late at night, there were only a few cars on the road.Vicky stood for 10 minutes on the road but could not find a single taxi.Unfortunately, her phone had
Vicky had kept a lot of self-defense tools in her bag, including pepper spray and a Taser.Just as she was about to leap into action, another car drove over from a distance.Vicky's heart sank.She might stand a chance in disabling two men, but she would be helpless if she was surrounded by a big group.With that in mind, she decided to act quickly as it would be much easier for her to deal with others once the two men before her were on the ground.The men were distracted by the approaching headlight, and Vicky swiftly pulled out the pepper spray and sprayed it at their eyes."Aah!"The men were hit without a chance to react.The solution in the pepper spray Vicky had been made specifically so that its victim would not be able to open their eyes for a prolonged period.The men covered their eyes and wailed loudly, and Vicky took the opportunity to attack them with the Taser.By the time another car stopped nearby, the men were already unconscious on the ground.The car door
"The doctor he hired as one of my subordinates. She is a hypnotist who can rival Isabella. That's not someone that can be bought with just money."Vicky noticed the message hidden between his words.'The hypnotist who is treating me right now works for this mysterious man,' she thought. 'So is he trying to hint that Isabella works for Tyler?'"You haven’t told me how you found out all this.""I've been watching you, so I know a lot about you," the man said."Why have you been watching me?"He chuckled. "I'll answer that question once you get your memories back.""Why are you so certain that I am getting my memories back?""Your amnesia was caused by human effort, so it can be undone by human effort."Vicky narrowed her eyes as she realized that man knew far more than she had anticipated.She lowered her gaze at the bracelet she received on her birthday from Tyler. "Did you just say that this bracelet has a tracker in it?"The man lifted an eyebrow. "You might've lost your me
The man's lips curled into a gentle smile. His appearance was the perfect image of what one might call 'prince charming', and he was gentle and approachable.A few moments later, Vicky went into the car, knowing that it was indeed dangerous for her to be alone on the streets.On top of that, she wanted to know who this man was.The car drove forward on the quiet road, and the streetlights flew by outside the window. Gentle jazz music played inside the car, creating a peaceful atmosphere."Who are you, sir?"The man kept his long fingers steady on the steering wheel and his gaze straight ahead. "You will know once you get your memories back."Vicky scowled. "Were we close?"The man considered her question for a few moments. "Not really, but I'd say that we were closer than ordinary friends.""Do we contact each other frequently?""Occasionally," he said gently. "Your husband is a jealous man, and we stopped talking ever since you two got married. I think it's been years."Vick
Though she was home late, Tyler rarely returned home before midnight as of late, too.After changing into her slippers, she was about to head upstairs when she caught a faint scent of tobacco from the living room.She looked over and saw a red dot flashing in the darkness.Her heart threatened to leap out of her chest, and she came close to screaming.After taking a few deep breaths, she calmed herself and turned on the lights in the living room.Snap! The chandelier above her lit up in blinding light, and she frowned in discomfort.After a while, she got used to the light and asked, "Tyler, what are you doing here?"The man stood before the balcony, his towering figure casting a long shadow over the wall.From where she was standing, she could only see the side of his face.He held a cigarette between his fingers absentmindedly; white smoke curled and rose around him, blurring his face.Tyler did not turn around. "Why are you home so late?""Why are you home so early?" Vick
Tyler stared into Vicky's eyes and gritted out, "Say that again, Vicky."In a fit of rage, his eyes reddened as he began panting heavily. His fingers around her wrist were trembling ever so slightly, threatening to snap her wrist in half.Her heart sank and wondered for a moment as to why she would risk enraging him after all that she had put up with in the past.She knew that she would only suffer if she provoked Tyler. On top of that, she was still undertaking hypnosis in secret, so it was the worst time possible to be in a conflict with Tyler.She pursed her lips and turned her head around in silence, but her silence did not appease his anger.He lifted her chin and glared at her with rage burning in his eyes. "Who was that man, Vicky?""I don't know," she answered. "It was late, and I couldn't catch a taxi. That man happened to drive by, so I asked for his help to give me a lift.""Didn't you say he is your lover?"She closed her eyes. "You've been spending days and nights
[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