However, the physical pain that plagued Tyler's arm was not as painful as the emotional pain in his heart. Vicky's beautiful hand was like a sharp knife, cutting his flesh little by little, causing his whole body to stiffen in pain.Being at the receiving end of betrayal was inherently painful, but what was even more painful was being betrayed by a loved one when one was at their most vulnerable.Magnus sighed inwardly and thought, 'No matter how many of my elite men I brought to take down Tyler, they'll never be as powerful as Vicky's womanly wiles.'Seeing the opportunity, Magnus immediately signaled his subordinates with his eyes to take down Tyler. One of them immediately knew what he was hinting at and without a moment of hesitation raised his hand and swiftly brought it down on the back of Tyler's neck.Even when he fell unconscious, Tyler still held onto Vicky's hand; he never let her go.Magnus walked over to Vicky and asked, "Miss Shaw, are you okay?"Vicky did not answe
Before Noah could finish speaking, he heard a weird noise coming from the other side of the phone, and his call was cut off.He tried calling Vicky again, only to be greeted by the sound of the automated voice message telling him that her phone had been turned off.Noah was gobsmacked. "Oh, sh*t! I never thought Tyler would move so fast. He's crazy, absolutely crazy!"He anxiously paced around the same spot over and over again with the phone in his hand.Noah had ways of getting the latest news about Tyler, so had been keeping a close watch on him all this while. He heard that after Tyler was taken away, he was first locked up in a dark room for a week as punishment.However, Tyler remained stubbornly obsessed after he was released from the room. Later, he was diagnosed as being mentally ill, so they administered electric shocks to his brain.When Noah found out about this from his father James Canyer, he found the whole thing unbelievable instead of feeling happy."While it's t
A shudder coursed through Noah's body, and he could not help but curse, "Holy sh*t! This Tyler is ruthless."'Thank heavens my manhood is still intact,' he thought after remembering the one time when he pretended to be Vicky's boyfriend. Just thinking of this sent a chill running up his spine."How could Tyler's parents not be angry when both their beloved adopted son and father have been sent to the hospital because of him? So while Senior Hart was lying unconscious in the hospital, Tyler's parents began the so-called 'treatment' on him, but anyone with a brain could tell that it was clearly a form of torture. I don't know any other specific details since I only found out by overhearing the discussion from the other Hart family members.""And then what happened?" prompted Noah."It's not like Tyler's parents could kill Tyler there and then because, as you said, that'll make them no better than animals. Senior Hart values his bloodline more than anything in the world. Once he woke
Tyler emerged from the darkness; his twisting tall shadow was reflected on the wall.Vicky sensed something was different between the kidnapping this time and the kidnapping last time. Her palms became slicked with cold sweat as she stared at the approaching man with wavering eyes. She could feel a wave of oppression washed over her, and the temperature around her dropped to zero as he approached."You…" croaked Vicky. It was only then she realized her voice was hoarse."Are you surprised?" Tyler condescendingly looked down at her with cold, cold eyes. She had never seen him look at her like that as if she was nothing but a stranger to him. In fact, his eyes were even colder than the first time they met.Tyler seemed to have changed a lot in a short month. He had lost a lot of weight, but apart from that, Vicky could not quite put her finger on the other changes Tyler had undergone as she had no idea just what kind of torture he had been put through.Noah called her before she was
"Do it, then!" Vicky closed her eyes, her willingness to face death head-on apparent.Tyler squeezed her neck tighter and tighter, making it harder for Vicky to breathe. Even with her eyes closed, she could feel Tyler staring coldly at her. She knew then that the man before her would be crazy enough to do anything.Vicky was starting to feel like blacking out from the lack of oxygen as Tyler's fingers closed around her neck. Still, she did not put up a struggle; she quietly waited for death to claim her.Suddenly, Tyler released his grip. A burst of fresh air immediately rushed into Vicky's lungs, causing her to cough violently."I'm not going to let you die that easily," said Tyler coldly.Vicky wheezed and panted, and it took her a while to finally calm down.She did not say anything, nor did Tyler.The two of them stared silently at each other. The room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Tyler sat on the bed and looked at her with his piercing eyes as if he wanted t
"Eat this," ordered Tyler coldly."I want to eat with my own two hands." Vicky looked at Tyler. "Can you please untie me?"Tyler scoffed. "So that you'll have the opportunity to shout for help?""You'll need to untie me sooner or later." Vicky had calmed down a lot after a night's sleep. "I'll need to brush my teeth, take a shower, use the toilet…"In short, it would be impossible for her to live her life out on the bed.After a few seconds of silence, Tyler unlocked the iron chains on her hands and feet.Vicky instantly felt her body lightened. She moved her wrist and ankle to shake off the soreness before turning to Tyler."Can… Can I take a shower?"Tyler glanced at her and said nothing.Vicky took his silence as consent and got off the bed cautiously. However, her feet had been chained up for too long, and they immediately went numb the minute they touched the floor.She nearly fell to the ground, but Tyler caught her just in time. She did not even have the time to thank
However, Tyler started to get irritable again when he saw Vicky's listless appearance.Still lying on the bed, Vicky closed her eyes and was just about to fall asleep when she suddenly heard a click. Her eyes snapped open and saw Tyler unlocking the iron chains on her hands and feet."Thank you," said Vicky softly. She was probably the first person to ever thank a kidnapper.Tyler did not say anything.Since she regained a sliver of her freedom, Vicky could not wait to get out of bed. She walked over to the window and stared out of the window.Although the sun was shining outside, she could not clearly catch a glimpse of the scenery outside as the windows were outfitted with thick iron bars. So densely packed were they that Vicky could not even put one of her fingers between them.Just when Vicky was trying to take a closer look, she suddenly felt a piercing gaze burning a hole in the back of her neck. Startled, she turned to look back, only to discover Tyler sitting on the chair
Vicky was a little taken aback. The door opened!She felt like she was dreaming when she peeked out at the empty corridor outside of the door. A cool breeze washed over her, bringing with it a freshness that she never experienced in the house.Vicky took a deep breath and instinctively stepped out of the door. However, that was only as far as she got before she suddenly came to a halt. Her eyes revealed the hesitation she was feeling inside.'Tyler will never trust me again should I end up falling into his hands the next time…' she thought.Vicky had been locked up in the house for too long, and her longingness for freedom was like an irresistible temptation. Her heart began to beat faster with each step she took outside of the house.She came upon a quiet and pleasant, though somewhat remote, courtyard. There were all sorts of green foliage and flowers. The afternoon sun fell on her, warming and comforting her. She closed her eyes and yawned lazily.Vicky loved being in the cour
[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