Although Vicky had recovered most of her memory, she still could not remember the most important ones. After thinking it over and carefully combing through whatever memory she recovered, she still did not understand why Tyler wanted her to forget her past.Thinking about this, Vicky clenched her fists."No, I don't. Your mother told me some of the things that happened in the past. I'm sorry for putting you in such an awkward position."Tyler's eyes suddenly darkened. He looked at her quietly and asked, "Is that so?"Vicky nodded. "No new memory from the past came back ever since I woke up from the coma."Tyler kept staring at her with his deep, dark eyes as if he could reveal her inner secrets.Vicky was starting to worry that he was on to her. The way he looked at her made her feel pressured and nervous."Ty—" Just when she was about to say something, Tyler averted his gaze and said, "She's good at making up things, so you don't have to believe what she said."Vicky breathed a
Tyler did not say anything. He simply remained sitting beside Vicky's bed.Vicky looked at Tyler with a puzzled expression on her face and saw how intently he was staring back at her with his ocean-blue eyes; eyes that were filled with scrutiny, questions, and many other complicated emotions.She thought there was something on her face, so she instinctively rubbed her face."Is there something on my face?" she asked."No.""Then…why are you looking at me like that?""I was just thinking why you're not surprised at all after you found out what I had been through in my life," asked Tyler with a smile that did not reach his eyes. "Could it be you knew about it already?"The corners of Vicky's eyes started to twitch. Whether it was before or after she had lost her memory, Tyler never brought up his life story with her. She, too, did not tell him that she had met Valencia many years before.Her eyelashes quivered slightly as she calmly answered, "I met Old Mister Hart a few days ago
The way Vicky looked at Tyler was both strange and familiar. Many years ago, she had looked at him like that as well. The look was one of worship and adoration. However, she never looked at him like that ever again.Vicky nervously averted her gaze from his as if she had been caught red-handed doing something she should not have been doing. Suddenly, she felt her cheeks burning up.Tyler put her back on the bed and said, "You do know that you still have a fever, right?""I just wanted to take a shower," said Vicky, her voice still feeble and hoarse. "I haven't taken a shower in days, and it's making me feel uncomfortable…"Tyler was quiet for a while, then he picked up the tray from the table. "Have some soup first."Vicky reached out for the bowl, only to have Tyler move the tray out of her grasp. "I'll feed you.""There's no need. My hand is fine. I can feed myself.""You haven't washed your hands in a long time. They could be covered in all kinds of germs for all we know," sa
Initially, Vicky wanted to wait until she regained all of her memory before reconsidering her relationship with Tyler. However, that piece of crucial memory did not seem to be coming. Then, she found out from the servants that Tyler had suffered gravely because of her ruthlessness.It was under these factors, combined with the many mixed feelings she was having, that Vicky suddenly had the impulse to start over again with Tyler. However, she had forgotten how much it would take for a relationship to work, especially one as complicated and convoluted as theirs. Therefore, she should not jump too quickly into starting over again just because her heart was telling her to. At least, that was what she told herself, despite feeling disappointed over Tyler's response."Reason?" said Tyler coldly out of the blue.Vicky raised her head. "What?""Why do you want to start over with me again?""Must there be a reason?""Yeah.""I'll tell you sometime in the future."Tyler let it go at that
Vicky snapped out of her trance, put away her phone, and turned to look at the door.A man in a suit and leather shoes walked in with a document. He stopped in his tracks when he saw Vicky."What are you doing here?" Tyler asked.Vicky smiled and said, "I've come to bring you lunch."Tyler's gaze shifted to the thermal lunch box sitting on top of his desk and said nothing.Vicky sensed something was off, so she asked, "Do you have an appointment later?""Yeah." Tyler closed the door. "Why didn't you give me a call before coming?"It was because Vicky wanted to give him a surprise. She had checked his schedule and found he had no appointments, so she came to deliver his lunch to him."Sorry for not giving you a heads up," Vicky said.Tyler picked up his phone and car keys from the table before checking the time. He was about to say something when someone knocked on the door."Tyler, can we go now?" said a beautiful, voluptuous young woman with fair skin.Vicky was shocked to
The relationship between Aria and Tyler was not that close and yet not that distant either. In fact, it was just right. Vicky would not have even been able to feel Aria's malice if it was not for the fact that she stepped on her deliberately that day.After they had finished ordering, Aria and Tyler struck up a conversation. They did not reminisce about the old days but instead talked about matters relating to work. From their conversations, Vicky learned that Aria had come to Stoneford City to discuss a potential collaboration with Hart Corporation.Working together was the best way to get closer to one another.Tyler did not say much, and their conversation soon came to a standstill. It was then Aria turned her attention to Vicky."I heard that you're a fashion designer, Ms. Shaw."Vicky nodded and replied in the affirmative.Aria looked at her. "Then it shouldn't be a problem for you if I want you to design some clothes for me, right?""Sure." Vicky took out her business card
"Why?" Vicky asked."That's because when he first returned to the Hart family, not a single one of them welcomed him back. In fact, he was ostracized by everyone there. After all, he didn't grow up in the family. Besides, who'd welcome a person who suddenly appeared to fight for the family's inheritance?"Vicky already knew Tyler's biological parents were not kind to Tyler, but she could not help asking, "What about his parents? No matter what, he's their biological son, so they must've welcomed him."Aria scoffed. "Thanks to you, Tyler's relationship with his parents is very strained. In the beginning, his parents had someone in mind for him to marry once he was back. This was their way of showing him they cared about him."However, for people like you and him who think love triumphs over all, you guys think that it's ridiculous to be in an arranged marriage in this day and age. In a family like mine, it's something quite common. The family's survival trumps everything, Vicky. Onl
In the hospital room, Vicky laid quietly on the bed with her eyes closed as if she was asleep.The doctor examined her and found no serious physical injuries; the cause of her unconsciousness was attributed to an unknown stimulus.Tyler, with a cold glint in his eyes, stared at Aria. "What did you say to her?"Aria lowered her head. "What I know is limited, but I told her how much you sacrificed for her... She has lost her memory and doesn't remember anything, so she feels like she's been bullied and oppressed throughout the years when you've endured far worse..."Tyler interrupted her. "Miss Everly, we aren't close enough for you to defend me."Aria looked up at him. "Tyler, over the years, the Hart family, including Old Mister Hart, neglected you because they wanted to test your abilities. Now, with Old Mister Hart personally coming to Stoneford City, it means your abilities have been acknowledged by him. If you return to the Hart family now, no one will have any objections."F
[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