Gloria's nails dug into Vicky's skin without her realizing it, and she gritted her teeth. "He said that I've gone mad and electrocuted me, calling that treatment... He wants to make me insane so that I can't ruin his plan. He doesn't want to fulfill his promise!"Gloria looked up abruptly at Vicky. "Vicky, I don't want him anymore. Get me out... Get me out of here! I want to play piano. I don't want to be locked in here like some lunatic!"Gloria was hysterical and was clearly in shock, so Vicky could not tell if she was telling the truth."Can... Can there be some kind of mistake?" Vicky asked hesitantly."No! He'd come here every other day to see if I'd gone mad... Vicky, he was responsible for causing your memory loss! He resents you for dumping him back then and wants to retaliate! Do you know what his plan is? He tortures you and puts you in misery, only to care for you later on. Once you fall back in love with him and can no longer live without him, he'll dump you! He's all h
Vicky knew that Tyler was perceptive, but she did not know that he was perceptive to such an extent."You came so suddenly, so shouldn't I feel nervous?" Gloria looked up and chuckled darkly. "You've only been here yesterday, and you are back today. Why didn't you pay me visits as frequently before? Have you thought of some new ways to torture me?"Vicky could not see his face as his back faced the closet, but she spotted the fear in Gloria's eyes right away.'What exactly has Tyler done to Gloria for her to be so scared of him?' Vicky thought.Sensing Gloria’s fear, Vicky's heart started racing as well."You're mistaken," Tyler said. "I'm just treating your depression.""You call this treatment?!" Gloria shouted hysterically. "You're trying to get me killed!"Tyler remained unwavering. "If I wanted you dead, you won't survive until now.""But I'd rather be dead than to be like this! Tyler, what exactly have I done wrong? Why are you doing this to me? I've never wronged you in
It was not the worst if Tyler aimed to seek revenge, but the possibility that he truly thought this was a way to treat someone with depression made him an evil man.Gloria's screams continued for over half an hour until she finally fainted.Tyler simply watched without emotions on his face. From where Vicky was crouching, she could only see his clenched jaw line and thin lips.Her blood ran cold as she found her own husband unfamiliar."Mister Hart, Miss Shaw has fainted," the doctor said."Wake her up and continue.""But..." The doctor argued, "Miss Shaw isn't fit to continue the treatment... If we carry on, she'll go insane."After a long silence, Tyler said, "Forget it. We'll continue tomorrow."A few minutes later, Tyler exited the room alongside the doctor.Vicky dared not to go out right away and waited a few more minutes before sneaking out of the closet after hearing the sound of the car engine running downstairs.Gloria was unconscious on the ground, and because she
Gloria mumbled to herself, "That's right. You don't remember... You don't remember what happened..."Sensing that there was a hidden message in Gloria's words, Vicky asked, "Do you know what happened back then?""I don't... I don't know much..."Vicky was disappointed when Gloria continued, "But I know that he once kept you prisoner for a whole month.""What?"Gloria met Vicky's eyes and muttered weakly, "Noah knows about it as well... He was the one who saved you from Tyler, after all. At the time, you needed someone to take care of you, so Noah contacted me. You were in a horrible state at the time..." She paused and added, "Even worse than the state I'm in right now. You were his girlfriend, and he still managed to do that to you, so who am I to think I'm different? That's right... Who do I think I am? Harvey told me that I idealized Tyler and that I should stay away from him. I didn't listen...and now, I brought this to myself. But..."She swiftly became hysterical once again
Tyler was the one who rescued Gloria on his way to attend Vicky's performance. Because he saved Gloria, however, he missed the performance.Since then, Gloria could not stop herself from paying attention to Tyler.People tended to see the ones they loved in a favorable manner, and even if the reality was far from ideal, it would be hard for them to believe that their loved ones were less than perfect until their bubbles were completely shattered.Gloria recalled something that sent chills down her spine.Harvey once said that Tyler had not made any mistake and that he had always been looking for Vicky.Tyler had not shown Gloria any mercy even though he was misled to think that he was mistaken, so Gloria could not help but wonder if he would kill her if he found out that it was Vicky he was looking for all along.She started panting heavily, but Vicky did not notice this as her head began to hurt.Vicky knew that Gloria might lie, but it was unlikely for Noah to do so. On top of
Vicky's tone was cold, and she showed no fear after learning that Tyler was her kidnapper, likely because she believed he would never hurt her.Her anger boiled in response to his silence."Tyler, why did you bring me here?!" she questioned sharply.He glanced at her. "We'll leave this place after a while.""Leave? To where?""Where do you want to go?" he asked.Vicky was stunned, dumbfounded that he was asking her where she wanted to go after kidnapping her."I don't want to go anywhere else. I want to stay in Molivia... Let me go, Tyler."He ignored her once again and asked, "What do you want for dinner?""Tyler Hart, let me go!"He bent down to study the anger on her face and drawled, "Vicky, you're not here as a guest, do you understand?"His words did not scare her, and Vicky remained cold and distant. "Tyler, let me go, or I'll call the police and send you back into prison!"The look in his eyes darkened at her words. "Send me back into prison, huh? Ha!" He chuckled d
"Don't try to escape," Tyler warned, "or I'll chain you up."Vicky knew better than to provoke him and remained quiet.He pushed the tray toward her. "Eat."She started eating, but she stopped not long after as she did not have an appetite.Tyler scowled when she set her spoon down. "Is that all you're eating?""I don't have an appetite.""Eat some more.""I can't."Tyler stared at her and said forcefully, "Eat some more if you don't want me to force-feed you."His glare was intimidating, and her heart instantly sank. Scared, she took a few more bites.After dinner, Tyler collected the tableware, and Vicky took the opportunity to scan her surroundings. She had seen everything there was to see about the room she was in, so she turned her attention to the outside.She walked over to the window and opened the white curtains, only to find bars on the window.The outside of the house was surrounded by trees without any sight of roads or passers-by.She seemed to be in a remote
"Why won't you believe me?" Vicky asked. "You've seen and met more people than I do, and you should know that people change. You only refuse to believe me because you don't want to accept reality as it is. Tyler, there really isn't a point in obsessing over the past... I know you're a better man than that.""I won't believe you," Tyler repeated."What can I do to make you believe, then?"Tyler fell into silence, and Vicky knew that Tyler was merely in denial."Tyler, we haven't dated for long, and you...don't really love me that much anyway. You are just frustrated that I dumped you, so—""No." He interrupted her. "It's not that.""Is that so? You've never once said that you love me throughout the time we spent together."Vicky had confessed her love to him on multiple occasions during their first anniversary, but Tyler simply held her close and kissed her in silence.Vicky knew that Tyler was not a man who was used to showing his emotions and would never allow himself to say s
[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