"You didn't seem to be as happy as I thought you would be when I told you that we could continue with our marriage," Tyler said."That's because you didn't want me to go after Sheila," Vicky retorted without hesitation."And why would that make a difference?" asked Tyler."Of course, there's a difference! You wanting to continue the marriage out of your own will versus you doing it to save somebody else is totally different! What's to say you won't divorce me to save somebody in the future? Given this, isn't it totally normal for me not to jump for joy when you said that?" Vicky uttered."I've already told you, I don't want to marry her anymore," Tyler explained.Vicky pouted and said, "You not wanting to marry her and you compromising because of her are two different things."Tyler looked at her. "I also told you that I didn't make the decision solely because of her."That was exactly why Vicky thought Tyler was a cruel, cold-blooded man; the true reason why her emotions were w
"I am," admitted Tyler calmly.Vicky felt like she could not catch her breath. "Why did you help me with my revenge if you don't want to be with me?"Tyler was an excellent businessman, and his interest always came first. Everything he did served a purpose, and he never did anything without first thinking it through.He would never have crossed the Simmons family if he planned on divorcing Vicky. That would be out of character for him to do it since he was never known to risk his own interest for a mere woman.Tyler looked askance at Vicky, and his tone was cold and demeaning when he replied, "Who else would be willing to be my wife if people heard that Missus Hart was treated worse than an animal?"After a pause, he continued with a straight face, "Don't flatter yourself. I had the same thought as you when I did it: paving a clear path ahead for me to take on a new Missus Hart by showing everyone just how good of a life she would have. That way, the woman in question might look p
Vicky had spent enough time with Tyler, so she knew what he was thinking. With a smile, she took out something from the lunch bag. "This is my lunch."It was only a cupcake.Tyler frowned. "Are you so poor that you can't afford to buy lunch?""I ate too much for breakfast, so I don't feel like eating too much for lunch." Vicky tore the packaging. "I'm pretty sure I'll be hungry again before dinner time. Why don't you get off work earlier so that we can have an early dinner?"Tyler looked at her. "So that was your plan all along?""Yes." Vicky admitted it without hesitation. "You don't want a disabled wife, right? Come home early for dinner. Both you and I will be well. It's a win-win situation, and everyone is happy.""Vicky, I can always look for a new wife if you've become disabled," Tyler replied.Using a fork, Vicky took a bite of the cake. "You won't be able to take a new wife as long as I don't agree to the divorce," she said while still chewing the cake."I seem to remem
"You're right, Miss Young. I neglected my duty as Tyler's wife."Vicky made no excuses and swiftly agreed to Sheila’s oversight. "Thank you for reminding me. I'll pay extra attention and would never allow such things to happen again."She then turned around to look at Tyler. "Honey, I'm sorry I've neglected you these days, but it won't happen again."Sheila's face stiffened. She subconsciously tightened her grip on the lunch bag. Her expression darkened even more when she saw Tyler holding a pair of cutlery.If she had not entered the office, Tyler would have eaten the food Vicky brought for him. She took a glance at the food inside the lunch box and then at Vicky."Tyler shouldn't be eating things that would upset his stomach. Some of the food you've brought will do exactly that. Ms. Shaw, why don't we let Tyler eat the food I've prepared for him today?" Sheila put a smile back on her face and opened up the lunch box she brought.A delicious aroma filled the entire office. The p
An ex-lover straddled the world between the familiar and the strange; not to mention, no woman in the history of the world would ever be truly comfortable with the thought of her man remaining in contact with his ex. In fact, most women possessed the ability to imagine all kinds of scenarios concerning their partner and their partner's ex based on their partner's offhand remark.Vicky could tell that Sheila was deliberately showing off even though her remark sounded innocent enough. While it might be true that she did not remember anything from before the car crash, she still felt disgusted by what Sheila was doing.Tyler looked at Sheila's gentle face and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but please take the food back with you."To Sheila, what Tyler just said sounded even more hurtful than all of Vicky's harsh words.Sheila's face turned pale, and her eyes reddened. "Tyler, I'm just worried about your health. I don't have any other intentions…"Tyler's handsome face remained ca
"On my birthday, a reporter took pictures of the two of you having dinner together. And on that very same night, I received a text message from you asking for a divorce. If I've guessed correctly, it was at that moment you thought of rekindling your relationship with Sheila, wasn't it?" Vicky asked.Although she did not remember anything from the past, it did not mean she was an idiot. Tyler took his sweet time showing up in her ward after she had a car accident. Besides, the first thing he said to her then was to ask for a divorce. Even a fool could tell he did not want to stay married to Vicky.Tyler looked calm and aloof. "Me having dinner with her doesn't mean I want to rekindle our relationship, but…"His eyes became dark and steely. "It was true I wanted a divorce at that time."Vicky felt a twinge of pain in her heart, but she quickly calmed herself. "I didn't call you cruel because I wanted to be kind or sympathize with Sheila. I just think you should have never led her o
The thought sent chills down Vicky's spine.She gazed straight into Tyler's eyes and boldly claimed, "All this while you've been using me to repay what you owed Sheila, haven't you? That's the reason you've always sided with her instead of me…"Vicky clearly saw Tyler's eyes darkened for her gaze had been fixed on him the whole time. It was then she knew she had guessed correctly.She subconsciously clenched her fists. 'There's no end to this man's cunningness! No, it's more accurate to call him cold-blooded and heartless!'The fact that Tyler would no longer owe Sheila and that he was willing to draw a line between them should have made Vicky happy. Instead, she was gripped by an unknown fear. To her, Tyler was too calculative, too rational, and too ruthless."Why?" Vicky asked blankly."It's simple," said Tyler. "I don't want to marry her, nor do I want to owe her forever. If I didn't do what I did, she would have used that excuse to get closer to me. Then she would fall deeper
It was a question Vicky had asked Tyler before. At that time, Tyler did not answer it.This time, Tyler had no intention whatsoever to answer the question either."I've finished eating. You can leave now," he declared."But you haven't answered my question."Tyler put on a straight face and said, "You should leave now."Vicky's eyes twinkled deviously. "Tyler, you're not answering the question. Is it because you don't dare to answer it, or… you have a secret you don't want anyone to know?"It was obvious Vicky was trying to trick Tyler into answering the question, but Tyler would not fall for the trap."Foolish," muttered Tyler."Tyler…"Tyler started flipping through his documents, ignoring Vicky.Seeing this, Vicky stopped pestering him. She packed the lunch box and left the office.It was half past four in the afternoon when Tyler's phone rang. A soft feminine voice came from the other end of the phone. "What time will you be back? I'll ask Nanny Paterson to get the dinne
[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