Lambert reached out and embraced Lydia, gently wiping away the tears from her eyes before solemnly kowtowing to the tombstone three times."Auntie, no! Please allow me to call you Mom too! Mom, my name is Lambert, and I am Lydia's fiancé, soon to be her husband. Although I've never met you, my heart is filled with gratitude towards you. Thank you for bringing Lydia into this world and for raising her so wonderfully. Now, I solemnly request you to entrust Lydia to me. I will take care of her, cherish her, and protect her for the rest of my life, ensuring that no one will ever harm her!"Lydia, upon hearing this, felt her tears, which had just ceased, welling up again.She reached out and held Lambert's hand, her voice slightly hoarse as she spoke, "Mom, I'll be happy. Will you bless us from heaven?"On the tombstone, Natalie's smiling photo seemed to glow with approval, as if she had heard their vows.After paying respects to her mother, Lydia's heart remained unsettled for a long time
“Lambert, we called you both here today to discuss Wythe's education!" Odgen spoke first, taking a sip of his coffee and pulling Wythe onto his lap. Nydia, sitting beside him, handed Wythe some fruit.Wythe's mouth was filled to the brim, resembling a little hamster sneaking a snack, melting hearts all around.Lambert furrowed his brows in response. "Dad, I don't understand what you mean! I don't see any issues with Wythe's education right now!""Are you sure there are no problems? Haven't you noticed how mature Wythe's thoughts are? I believe it's due to his environment. The only reason a child is forced to grow up quickly is perhaps because he lacks a sense of security, and an unhealthy family makes his childhood destined to be incomplete," Odgen explained."That's my fault!" Lambert interjected. "Actually, I think Lydia is doing just fine!""That's just your opinion. Besides, according to our Halsey family rules, the eldest son and grandson must live in the residence. Wythe is our
Wythe immediately shook off Odgen's hand and rushed to Lydia's side, throwing himself into her arms. "Mom, I missed you so much!"Lambert found it amusing. This mother and son were really alike. It had only been a few hours since they last saw each other. Lambert stretched out his long arms and pulled them both into his embrace. "Wythe, you only miss Mom and not Dad?"Wythe quickly kissed Lambert's cheek. "Of course, I miss you too!"Lambert finally felt satisfied, holding his son and wife as they sat down at the table. He didn't notice the disapproval in his parents' eyes as they witnessed the scene.As they settled down, Nydia put on a friendly smile and served a bowl of soup to Lydia. "Lydia, although work is important for a woman, your health is equally important. I specially had the kitchen make this soup. See if it suits your taste."Lydia was pleasantly surprised. "Thank you!"Nydia chuckled. "Why be so polite among family?"Watching this scene, Lambert's previous worries dissi
Emir obviously hadn't expected Wythe to use this opportunity to meet his mother, so she happily agreed.In her eyes, this child finally showed an appreciation and pursuit of beautiful things, so he would surely fall in love with oil painting!Although the small white building wasn't too far in sight, it took Emir and them nearly three minutes to drive there.When they stood outside the splendid garden, Emir felt that her student was simply a genius. The scenery here was too beautiful.The golden sunlight spread over the white building, giving it an even more pure appearance. Surrounding it were vibrant flowers, resembling a sea of flowers from a distance.However, what surprised Emir was that Wythe seemed exceptionally excited when they arrived.He immediately slipped off the car and rushed into the building without even hearing Emir call after him.Feeling awkward, Emir stood at the door. She knew that although this was part of the Halsey estate, some guests also stayed here.She won
Wythe nodded, signifying forgiveness, then turned his gaze towards Odgen and Nydia."Listen to me! Grandpa, Grandma, I didn't want to come here at all. But because you're Dad's parents, both Mom and I didn't want to make Dad uncomfortable or sad. So, we compromised. I know you've never liked Mom, but as I've said before, without Mom, there's no me. Whether you admit it or not, I'm always going to be with Mom!"Wythe paused sternly before continuing, "As for you two, if you keep causing trouble, I won't recognize you anymore! I'll leave with Mom, and I believe Dad will come with us! So now, think for yourselves if you want to sit down and talk to Mom properly!"Nydia and Odgen were stunned.It had to be admitted; the child was absolutely right.Even if he no longer acknowledged them, it wouldn't be much loss to him. But it was different for them.Lambert was determined to be with Lydia, to the extent that he had almost severed ties with the family before because of it. It was likely to
Lydia nodded slightly, but Nydia, upon hearing her words, retorted angrily, "What are you waiting for? Do you want me to starve to death? And look at the time now, who wakes up this late? As a wife, shouldn't you be up before your husband? At least you should have helped Lambert get ready for work and served him breakfast!"Lydia restrained her frustration and said, "I'm sorry.""Sorry won't cut it. You know you're wrong, so hurry up and make breakfast!" Nydia demanded.After a moment of silence, Lydia finally entered the kitchen.When the fragrant aroma wafted from the kitchen, Lydia knew that breakfast was ready. She brought out the food bowls carefully, serving Nydia a bowl, who tasted it with disdain."Eating something so greasy in the morning. Do you even know how to balance your diet? It's pitiful how Wythe grew up following you," Nydia remarked.Lydia was speechless for a moment before she replied, "Mom, this shouldn't be considered greasy.""But it's filled with eggs and meat,
Nydia, looking aggrieved, exclaimed loudly, "Lydia, you're being too much! I treated you wholeheartedly, like my own daughter. Is this how you treat me? At least I'm your elder, right?"Lydia didn't respond immediately, but instinctively retorted, "If you had even a hint of an elder's demeanor, I wouldn't have laid a hand on you!"Then, she saw Nydia look even more aggrieved as she glanced towards the door. "Lambert..."Lydia's heart sank. Before she could turn around, a tall figure walked up to Nydia, carefully examining her wound. "Mom, are you okay?"Nydia shook her head. "Lambert, I know we haven't treated Lydia well before, but we've truly changed now. We genuinely accept her, but..."Lydia felt extremely aggrieved upon hearing this. She looked at Lambert and saw his gaze, complex with incomprehension, disappointment, and a hint of indescribable discomfort."No, Lambert, it's not what you think at all!" Lydia interjected.Standing beside, Nydia took over, "Forget it, Lambert. I k
Lambert, although still upset with Lydia, couldn't refuse his son's request.He paused for a moment, intending to sit back beside Lydia, but saw her releasing Wythe."Wythe, why don't you eat by yourself? Mommy's full and needs to rest!" With that, Lydia left everyone behind and walked away.Lambert's gaze grew colder. He wasn't even angry yet she seemed to be.How ironic, she was the one at fault, wasn't she?This only confirmed Wythe's suspicions further. Mom and Dad were really having issues, but what was going on exactly?Nydia sighed, "Lambert, looks like Lydia's still mad at me!"Lambert responded coldly, "Ignore her! Let's eat, Mom."Nydia smiled, seemingly in good spirits. However, Wythe felt uneasy. He slid off his chair without waiting for anyone's response. "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, you guys enjoy your meal. I'm full. I'll go check on Mom."Without waiting for a reply, Wythe dashed upstairs.In the second-floor room, Lydia sat despondently on the edge of the bed, enveloped in
Lambert presented himself as refined, but his underlying dominance was unmistakable. "That's not the case, Principal. I'm just worried about Lydia's health. She's pregnant, and she's caring for a class full of four- and five-year-olds. If something were to happen, it could be very dangerous for her."The principal furrowed her brow, eyeing him curiously. His concern seemed more like that of a family member than a parent. "While your point is valid, we've already considered this. Surely, you wouldn't expect her to be dismissed? After all, maternity leave is an option now...""Maternity leave is limited," Lambert replied firmly. "Besides, you must know that Lydia can't stay here forever."The principal felt uneasy. Lambert's demeanor and attire suggested he was no ordinary individual; why would he want his family working in such a small place? Something felt off."On what grounds are you so sure?" she asked.Lambert responded with unwavering confiden
Meanwhile, Lydia was feeling quite emotional in her room. The impact of seeing Lambert, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, was overwhelming. He had lost quite a bit of weight, and from his words, it seemed he had been eager to find her ever since he left.It would be a lie to say she wasn't touched; he truly cared about her. She had always held onto him in her heart and never let go. However, the idea of going back because of this was unlikely; after all, she was a stubborn person, and once she made a decision, it wasn't easy to change her mind.Lydia hoped that Lambert would take the hint and leave soon so her life could return to normal. Otherwise, her heart would be in turmoil!As Lambert, whom Lydia hoped would leave, was knocking on the door next door, an elderly man in his sixties opened it, eyeing Lambert suspiciously.Lambert straightened his clothes and spoke with a gentle tone, "Hello, I'm Lambert. The thing is..."Lydia, completely obl
Using their son as a shield might seem a bit embarrassing, but it was undeniably effective. Sure enough, upon hearing Wythe's name, Lydia paused her resistance to Lambert. She struggled to move her legs and began to make her way toward her home.What should have been a short ten-minute walk turned into a half-hour ordeal due to Lydia's difficulty in moving. During this time, she even awkwardly made a trip to the restroom. As she entered the later stages of her pregnancy, not only had her legs swollen, but her trips to the bathroom had also increased significantly. Just moments ago, she had finished a latte, which made the situation even more awkward—suddenly needing to find a restroom while walking.Lambert, while unaware of the many inconveniences pregnancy could bring, couldn't help but feel like a negligent husband and father as he watched Lydia struggle. He realized he knew nothing about what she was going through. Seeing her in such discomfort made his heart
Lambert closed his eyes, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He had truly found Lydia!"Sorry, Lydia, I think I got a bit carried away!"Could this be a dream? If it is, he hoped he'd never wake up.Lydia was at a loss for words. This wasn't just being a bit excited; he was clearly overwhelmed!She decided to change the subject. "Lambert, how's Wythe doing?" Her son was the person she cared about most, and the one she felt she owed the most to."He's fine, but he really misses you. I didn't expect that after all this time, you wouldn't even call once."Hearing this, Lydia lowered her head, guilt washing over her. In some ways, she knew she hadn't been a very good mother. She had neglected her son for her own feelings."I'm sorry..."Lambert sighed softly, a mix of emotions swirling within him. "You don't need to apologize, Lydia. It's all my fault. If I hadn't misunderstood you, you wouldn't have felt the need to leave Nov
Debby felt a sudden jolt, her ears turning bright red. Being caught doing something wrong and exposed in public was a uniquely uncomfortable experience."Uh, I..."Lambert's heart raced. Could it be that he finally found the right place? Was Lydia really at this kindergarten?Fearing he might startle her, he spoke gently, his tone patient. "Debby, there's been a misunderstanding between Lydia and me. I care about her deeply, and I can't lose her. I don't know how you've interpreted our situation, but as her friend, I assume you want her to be happy too?"Debby hesitated at his words. Was this man truly a scoundrel? Upon reflection, Lydia had only mentioned that she had divorced her partner and left Nova City due to some circumstances. She had never spoken ill of her ex-husband, so perhaps she had misjudged him?Debby's expression shifted, yet she still seemed unsure. Lambert seized the moment to ask, "Debby, Lydia hasn't left, has she?""How
Lydia could hardly believe her ears, but Debby wouldn't lie to her. So, Lambert had really come looking for her.Her emotions were a whirlwind. It had been nearly five months since she left. During this time, she had come to Y City alone, found a job at a kindergarten, and gradually found some peace.Being away from the chaos allowed Lydia to reflect on herself, and she realized that the situation with Lambert wasn't entirely his fault. While he sometimes acted presumptuously, his intentions were good—he always acted out of concern for himself. Each argument only chipped away at their relationship.No bond can withstand constant fighting.Lost in thought, Lydia absentmindedly traced her fingers over her phone screen. Should she reach out to Lambert? According to Debby, he was probably headed to Rong City.She lowered her gaze, her long eyelashes casting shadows over her troubled eyes. When she first heard that Lambert was looking for her, her
As Lambert stepped out of the apartment, a lost look lingered in his eyes. For the past few months, he had been caught in a cycle of hope and disappointment almost every single day.He should have been used to it by now, but each time he felt let down, hurt, and increasingly restless. The longer the search went on, the more he worried about whether he would ever find Lydia."Hey, don't be too downcast. Finding someone is like this; as long as you persevere, you will eventually locate them!"Lambert nodded at her comforting words, knowing well that now wasn't the time to give up."Lambert, since you haven't found her yet, what's your next move?"He frowned slightly. "I think I'll stay here for a while. According to the information my friend gave me, there might be another Lydia in City Y."She sighed. "You really have it tough. How long do you think it will take to find her? It's like searching for a needle in a haystack!""It's okay;
Upon seeing the information, Lambert felt as though he'd been tirelessly searching, only to stumble upon the answer effortlessly.Watching him hold the household registry, his hands trembling, the elderly woman knew that this young man truly loved his wife. She couldn't help but sigh. Why couldn't people just talk things out calmly instead of storming off? When this Lambert finally found his wife, she made a mental note to have a good talk with her. After all, finding someone who genuinely loves you these days isn't easy, especially someone as handsome and devoted as him.As she shared more advice, Lambert listened attentively. A couple of hours later, there he was, standing outside apartment 803 of Building 6, disguised in a delivery uniform, complete with a sunhat and a package in hand.*Ding dong, ding dong...*Lambert stood at the door, feeling anxious. He feared the person inside wouldn't be Lydia, but also worried they wouldn't answer at all.
The intense longing Lambert felt was like ants gnawing at his heart—an unbearable pain that consumed him. Yet, this separation made him realize even more clearly how deeply Lydia had become a part of his life. Without her, he felt utterly lost, as though she had completely permeated his existence without him even noticing.After a brief rest, Lambert began his search for information. He quietly arrived at the neighborhood where one of the pregnant women named Lydia was living and started asking around about her."You seem unfamiliar. You're not from around here, are you?" An elderly woman approached him, curiosity in her eyes.Lambert's heart leaped at the question. He had been wondering how to start the conversation, and now someone had given him the perfect opportunity. "You've got a sharp eye, ma'am. I'm new here.""I thought so! We don't usually see such a handsome young man in our neighborhood," the woman commented."Are you here for work, or are you planning to settle down? You