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
Vicky stared at Tyler. "I thought you said it's resolved. What happened?"He walked over to grab the remote controller before turning the television off. "Isn't it more fun to give someone hope, only to devastate them once again?" he said bitterly."What do you mean?""It's none of your concern." Tyler had no intention of discussing the subject further. "Go take a shower and get ready for bed."She observed his expression for a few moments and decided against asking any more questions....The night was quiet and peaceful, but Vicky jolted awake in the middle of the night, likely due to the change of environment.She reached out next to her and noticed that Tyler was not by her side.She rubbed her eyes and sat up before stepping out of the bedroom to find the living room in the dark.Vicky frowned and wondered, 'Where can Tyler be at this time?'She looked around and suddenly noticed that there was light coming from the gap in a door that led to a certain room.It seemed to
"Did you get hurt in prison?"Tyler mentioned that he thought Vicky wanted him dead in prison during the day, and though she did not understand what he meant at the time, she finally realized that he was beaten in prison.She knew that Tyler was sent to prison, and at the time, she thought that it would be good that he could stay away and calm down for a while.He had gone too far with no concern for consequences.Noah was not a man he could simply beat and get away with it.She was never truly dating Noah. He wanted to repay the favor of the assistance she provided him in the past, or he would have never put up with Tyler repeatedly. Regardless, Tyler’s actions escalated, and even Vicky herself was starting to lose patience.When the Canyers found out that Noah was rushed to the hospital for what Tyler did to him, they decided to send Tyler to prison, and Vicky stopped begging for mercy on Tyler's behalf.However, she had not expected Tyler to get hurt.She tore on his shirt a
They stayed in the same mansion for a little over a week in peace, and throughout their stay, Tyler had gone outside a few times to make purchases of living necessities.He would lock the door every time he left, and Vicky had not been allowed to go outside the house.So long as she was careful not to provoke him or mention anything about leaving, Tyler was kind and would not force her to do anything she did not want.Still, being confined in a house left Vicky feeling a little depressed.Sensing her mood, he said, "Wait for a few more days. We're leaving soon."Vicky knew he was not only out buying things they needed but also to make arrangements for their departure. However, she was clueless as to when they were leaving and where they were heading to.After painting for a while in the study, Vicky felt tired and decided to return to the bedroom to sleep.Sometime later, someone woke her up."Vicky, wake up."She opened her eyes and saw Tyler's face right before her. "Tyler?"
In the following days, Tyler continued to take her from house to house, and the time they managed to stay in each house shortened with each relocation.Vicky was no fool and soon realized that they were being chased.One day, Tyler left her in one of the houses and headed out right away. She did not know where he went, but that night, he returned with injuries.There was a gigantic cut on his left arm, and the blood drenched his shirt.As soon as he stepped into the house, she caught onto the scent of blood and paled. Not wasting any time asking questions, she blurted out, "I'm getting the first-aid kit."However, he stopped her immediately. "I'm fine," he said in a low voice. "Leave with me right now."She glanced at his left arm. "But your arm...""Let's leave first," he repeated sternly and started dragging her outside.Guns were fired at them as soon as they stepped foot out of the house, and Vicky was startled.Tyler pulled her behind him and said, "Don't be afraid. I won
Vicky thought the same as anytime Tyler would get rid of the cars behind them, other cars would catch up to them shortly after.It would be impossible for these people to locate them so swiftly if they did not have the means to do so.The two went into another car, but the same thing happened....The night enveloped the surroundings with its deep and mysterious hues, while the dim glow of the street lamps by the river cast an eerie light, twisting the trees on either side of the road into peculiar shapes.Two figures moved through the vastness of the night, weaving their way through the shadows.Since the second car seemed to have a tracker as well, they abandoned the car and started running on foot.The people who were chasing them did not catch up, and Vicky slowly began to relax.Suddenly, Tyler stopped.Vicky, who was deep in her thoughts, bumped into his back. She lifted her gaze and saw a car in their way.At the same time, she heard footsteps approaching from behind,
[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