In a luxurious hotel, Lydia hurriedly searched for the room number on her phone. She had long golden hair, dressed in a black dress. Unlike her usual preference for a natural look, she wore light makeup today.
Her beautiful and gentle face was adorned with a faint smile of happiness, her heart beating wildly, and her cheeks flushed with excitement.
Today was Lydia and her husband Ron's first wedding anniversary, a very important day for Lydia. Because today, she would truly become Ron's wife!
Yes, although Lydia had been married to Ron for a year, they hadn't had any intimate contact yet. Ron's attitude towards her had always been lukewarm, which made her feel uneasy.
But yesterday, Ron suddenly called and invited her for a date. She believed that everything would be different from today onwards!
Standing at the door of room 306, Lydia took a deep breath, tidied her slightly messy hair, and smiled as she raised her hand to knock on the door.
The door opened, revealing a familiar and handsome face. Though there was a fleeting expression of impatience and disdain in his eyes, Lydia didn't notice it as she apologized.
Ron asked, "Why are you so late?"
"Sorry, there was traffic on the way!" Lydia replied shyly, her face blushing slightly.
In fact, after receiving Ron's call yesterday, she had been so excited that she couldn't sleep all night. She woke up early in the morning, prepared herself, did her makeup, styled her hair, chose the prettiest dress, picked out jewelry to match, and finally, when she was all dressed up, she accidentally ended up being late.
Lydia cautiously raised her gaze and didn't see the usual cold expression on his refined face. She felt relieved in her heart and a hint of sweetness as well.
"Come in, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
Ron rarely took the initiative to reach out and took Lydia's handbag. Lydia felt warmth in her heart.
The room was already prepared for a candlelight dinner. In the dim light, romantic music played, setting the atmosphere.
Ron handed her a bouquet of vibrant flowers, and Lydia excitedly took them, feeling a surge of happiness she had never felt before.
He was really different now!
Ron pulled out a chair for her, and there were already two glasses of wine poured on the table. Amidst the flickering candlelight, he picked up one of the glasses.
"Lydia, let's toast to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. You've worked hard in the past year, and I will do my best to compensate you and make you the happiest woman in the world."
Lydia's face turned crimson, her long lashes lowered, hiding her shy and expectant eyes. His implications made her heart race like thunder, and she couldn't help but smile.
With a slight smile on her lips, Lydia drank the wine. The slight nervousness from before disappeared, leaving only shyness and beautiful anticipation.
Today, Ron seemed unusually gentle and considerate, making Lydia feel like she was in a dream, like she was in heaven. She shyly looked at the man sitting across from her, feeling a heart full of happiness.
Ron, satisfied, smiled. There was a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, knowing that his plan had succeeded. Even his smile looked genuine. He knew it was time to exit the stage.
So Ron apologized and got up, "Lydia, I need to go to the bathroom."
Saying that, Ron opened the door to leave the room, while Lydia, puzzled, asked, "Isn't there a bathroom in the room?"
"Oh, that seems to be broken. I'll go to the public restroom."
Lydia didn't think much about it and sat in the chair, waiting for Ron to return. What she didn't know was that Ron had already left the hotel and driven away. As he looked back before leaving, there was calculation and coldness in his eyes, but no regret!
As time passed, Ron still hadn't returned, and Lydia became worried. Where did he go to the restroom? Why was it taking so long?
Feeling uneasy, Lydia couldn't help but want to go find him.
Just as she got up, a sudden dizziness made her sit back in the chair.
What's going on?
Lydia rubbed her temples. Although she had an average tolerance for alcohol, she shouldn't have been knocked out by just one glass! Most importantly, an unbearable heat surged from her body, making her mouth dry.
Shaking her head to clear it, Lydia tried to sober up a bit. She needed to find some water to drink.
"Little beauty, where do you think you're going?"
The door of the room suddenly pushed open, and a middle-aged man with a big belly walked in, blocking Lydia's path. His eyes scanned Lydia up and down, and he grinned with extreme satisfaction.
"Who are you?"
The remaining trace of sanity kept Lydia somewhat clear-headed, while her intuition warned her of great danger.
"Of course, I'm here to make you comfortable!" The man's disgusting grin was filled with obscenity. Lydia instinctively took two steps back, watching him warily.
The intense heat made Lydia feel like tearing off all her clothes, yet she remained cautious of the man in front of her. She was in great discomfort.
Where did Ron go? Hurry back!
Unbeknownst to Lydia, her face was now flushed with desire, with a hint of watery shimmer in her eyes, making her look pitiful yet adorable. Sweat formed a thin layer on her fair skin, making her irresistibly enticing.
The man's eyes gleamed with hunger, and he couldn't contain his desire as he lunged towards Lydia.
Panicked and confused, Lydia's head was spinning, her legs weak, rendering her unable to move. She was both anxious and afraid, on the verge of tears.
The man drew closer, his fat hands already grabbing Lydia's collar.
Rip!
The strap snapped.
Lydia's fair shoulder was suddenly exposed, radiating a seductive glow under the light, causing the man's eyes to widen in lust.
In a mix of shock and anger, Lydia found the courage from somewhere and grabbed the bedside lamp, smashing it towards the man.
"Ah... you BIT*H!"
The middle-aged man was hit squarely on the forehead, causing it to split open. Blood streamed down, making his face appear even more ferocious.
"Ron! Ron! Help me!" Lydia screamed loudly, taking advantage of the man's momentary daze to stumble out of the room, with the man closely following.
Lydia ran frantically, darting in all directions.
Crash!
She collided with someone's arms.
The person was tall, estimated to be about six feet three inches, with sharp features carved into a handsome face. His deep-set eyes were cold and indifferent, his thin lips pressed tightly together, exuding an aura of nobility.
But his furrowed brow showed clear dissatisfaction towards the woman who had suddenly collided with him.
"Help!"
Lydia subconsciously reached out and grabbed the man's sleeve. Her vision began to blur, and she felt like a drowning person grasping onto a floating reed unwilling to let go.Lambert lowered his head and saw a pair of stubborn yet bewildered eyes. The woman's face was flushed suspiciously, her torn strap and her current expression made Lambert quickly understand the situation.She must have been drugged!Seeing Lambert's furrowed brow, the bodyguard standing not far behind him quickly stepped forward, pulling the woman who was still grabbing onto his clothes away. At the same time, he broke out in a cold sweat, realizing he had just failed in his duty.His boss was not someone to be trifled with. Those who offended him usually had only one outcome: death."Bit*h, stop right there!" The man with a hand covering his head came over, and upon seeing Lambert standing in front of Lydia, he angrily questioned, "Who are you? Mind your own business!"Lambert's expression darkened, and he orde
The morning sunlight streamed through the window mullions, casting gentle rays onto the hotel's large bed, adding a peaceful aura to the sleeping woman. Lydia was awakened by the sound of the phone, slowly opening her eyes to find herself unclothed. Her head still felt heavy with sleep, but her current situation sparked a subconscious sense of fear.After a series of annoying phone rings, she heard a sexy, husky voice, "Hello? It's me!"The unfamiliar voice startled Lydia awake from her daze. Memories of her unconscious state flooded back, causing her fair face to instantly drain of color! She seemed to have been drugged yesterday! And apparently ended up in bed with a stranger!Lydia's expression was filled with uncertainty. She had been celebrating her wedding anniversary with Ron yesterday. How could a sleazy man break in, and that glass of red wine felt suspicious.A thought kept recurring in Lydia's mind, but she couldn't bring herself to believe it. She took a deep breath, bitin
"Ron!"Lydia gnashed her teeth as she uttered the name. Compared to Maggie, who always liked to compete with her for things, Ron's betrayal cut her even deeper!Lydia's sudden appearance momentarily stunned the two people on the sofa who were engaging in their daytime debauchery. However, being shameless people by nature, they merely paused briefly when Lydia opened the door, quickly returning to their calm demeanor.Maggie leisurely dismounted from Ron's body, even giving Lydia a disdainful glance, before walking naturally into their bedroom to change clothes.Seeing Maggie's familiar appearance shattered the last trace of hope in Lydia's heart. She was indeed foolish! Maggie was so familiar with this place, indicating she had been here more than once! She even seemed more like the host of this house than Lydia herself!Ron showed no intention of avoiding the situation. He casually lit a cigarette, reclining on the sofa, exhaling smoke clouds, and spoke with extreme disdain, "What's
Lydia was awakened by hunger. She hadn't eaten or drunk anything for a day and a night, and her stomach had been rumbling for a while.She slowly opened her eyes, finding the surroundings dim. As she adjusted to the light, she realized she was in what seemed to be a warehouse.Some sunlight filtered in through the skylight, providing just enough warmth to keep Lydia from feeling too cold.Where was she? She remembered being on the street, with the sound of waves faintly echoing in her ears. Could this be a warehouse near the beach?The door suddenly swung open, and the glaring light made Lydia shield her face with her hand. As she adjusted to the brightness, she couldn't help but widen her eyes."Awake, are you? How do you feel? Surprised to see us?" Maggie's face carried a mocking smile, ridiculing Lydia's naivety and foolishness. Why didn't she just sign the agreement? Instead, she had to make things so complicated, only to end up in their hands anyway?Ron stood next to Maggie, his
Lydia didn't know if it was lucky or unlucky, but there wasn't a soul outside the warehouse. However, not far away seemed to be a cliff, with the deep blue sea below.Ron and Maggie caught up with her. Despite her desperation, Lydia ran without considering anything else. Betrayal and pain filled her mind with only one thought: she mustn't let Ron and Maggie succeed. She couldn't let them capture her again.Running frantically, Lydia failed to notice that the direction of her escape was flawed. Her strength waned, and her steps gradually lost their initial lightness. Gasping for air, her lungs felt as if they were stuffed with sponges, making it hard to breathe.In contrast, despite his injury, Ron, being a man, quickly caught up with Lydia's pace. Maggie followed closely behind.As Lydia ran, she realized there was no path ahead anymore. The surging waves crashed against the cliffs, roaring menacingly.Lydia froze in her tracks, despair filling her eyes."Why aren't you running, you b
Six years later—Nova City Airport, just landed from Paris.Among the crowd, a woman slowly walked out from the exit passage. She had long, golden hair, so silky and shiny that it could rival those models in shampoo commercials.The woman had slender wrists, and delicate fingers were holding onto a soft and adorable Wythe. Wythe was about five years old, with a round face that looked serious at the moment, only his eyes were darting around mischievously, making him look particularly cute and clever.Since landing from the plane and setting foot on the land of Nova City again, Wythe noticed that his mother's mood seemed somewhat off. Therefore, he behaved very well along the way, not causing any trouble.Lydia's heart was filled with mixed emotions. She was back!After jumping into the sea years ago, she miraculously survived, rescued by a kind person and taken out of the country. It was the lowest point in her life, being alone in a foreign land with no family, no friends, and no job.
Lambert's eyes flickered with a hint of complexity for a moment, but quickly returned to calmness.He finished urinating, zipped up his pants, washed his hands at the sink, and then slowly walked over to Lydia, removing her hand covering her eyes.Lydia's gaze darted around, her face flushed, not knowing where to look. Lambert's action made her feel like a cat with its tail stepped on, and she pushed Lambert's hand away instinctively."What, what do you want?"Lambert's dark eyes were deep, his demeanor calm and indifferent as he pointed to the prominent smoking pipe symbol on the restroom door. "Miss, this is the men's restroom, you've walked into the wrong place."Swish!Lydia felt extremely embarrassed and angry.Her face felt like it was burning. She stuttered out an apology, "S-sorry!"Then, with her head down and eyes closed, she awkwardly crouched under Lambert's arm and hurriedly escaped.A faint scent seemed to linger in the air, and Lambert watched the flustered figure with
“Ahem, ahem...”Lydia, who was sipping her soup, choked a bit. Setting down her bowl, she stared in surprise at her son sitting across from her. “Wythe!”Wythe calmly put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth. “Mom, haven’t you noticed how his eyes light up when he looks at you?”Lydia felt a bit speechless as she rested her hand on her forehead. Was her child really this perceptive? “Wythe, how many times have I told you to watch less TV?”With his round, sparkling eyes, Wythe looked at Lydia seriously. “Mom, I’m not making this up. It’s just that you’re a bit slow. I can tell that Uncle Fraine likes you!”Rolling her eyes, Lydia sighed. “Come on! Did you notice that I don’t like him?”“Of course I did! That’s why I didn’t let him stay for dinner earlier!”Faced with Lydia’s stunned expression, Wythe, feeling a bit helpless, furrowed his brows and added, “Mom, when are you going to help me find a dad?”“Well, I don’t have any plans for that at the moment.”Lydia looked at her son w