Penny, on the other hand, quickly went back to change her clothes, she was very glad that the coffee wasn't too hot, otherwise she would have been out of luck, but even so, her chest was flooded with a red mark.Looking at the red marks, Penny's eyes flashed with a trace of resentment!On the other hand, Wythe was in a good mood as he sent a message to Lydia, "Mum, I'm at dad's company, do you want to come over?"Lydia received her son's message and hesitated for a moment, "Mom's side of the action is also very busy, baby, why don't mum have someone pick you up and bring you over?""I don't want to! I'm on a big mission right now, I can't just leave at will!" Wythe returned in a serious voice.Lydia, on the other hand, was a bit puzzled, what kind of mission could he have as a little brat, it couldn't be Lambert asking him to do something, right?When she thought of this, Lydia couldn't sit still! In her heart, she was worried. She wondered if Lambert would be angry with Wythe because
Lydia lifted her gaze, meeting Lambert's deep, accusing eyes. The reproach and interrogation in his eyes made her feel inexplicably guilty for a moment.But that guilt was fleeting. She quickly snapped out of it. What did she have to feel guilty about? After ignoring her for so many days, he was the one who should feel guilty, not her.The more Lydia thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. Deciding not to speak to Lambert anymore, she grabbed Wythe and prepared to leave.Lambert seized Lydia's wrist, turning to Wythe. "Sweetheart, why don't you go play for a while? I need to have a talk with your mom."Lydia raised her voice. "What do you think you're doing, Lambert? There's nothing for us to talk about!""Is that so? Maybe you have nothing to say, but I do!"Lambert forcefully held her hand, pulling her into his embrace.Wythe chuckled behind his hand. It seemed like the issues between Mom and Dad could be resolved now!Lydia widened her eyes, attempting to struggle but findin
Lambert glanced indulgently at Wythe. "If you like it, go ahead and drink! I'm sure she won't mind!"Penny's smile froze on her lips. Of course, she wouldn't mind; she just couldn't stand this little third wheel!Wythe obediently sat next to Lambert, waiting for his dad to serve him. After finishing Penny's breakfast, he licked his lips, somewhat unsatisfied."Dad, this isn't as delicious as Mom's, but it's passable!"Penny almost ground her teeth in anger. How dare this brat criticize her cooking! If he didn't like it, why did he eat it? She didn't make it specifically for her rival's child, did she?Over the next couple of days, Penny noticed that Wythe seemed to be deliberately causing trouble for her at the company! Why else would he always intervene whenever she got close to Lambert?So Penny decided she needed to come up with a permanent solution!That evening, when she returned home, Penny recounted everything that had happened at the Halsey company over the past few days to he
“Who is this person? Why did she push Penny?”"Don't you know? Isn't this Lydia? The future boss's wife, although now who knows if she still will be. She actually resorted to violence out of jealousy. I wonder if the boss will still be interested in her!""...”At the center of the gossip, Lydia stood expressionless, her slender shoulders appearing particularly fragile. Despite her calm demeanor, her face was deathly pale.Seeing Lambert approaching, the crowd fell silent. Lambert's sharp gaze swept over them. "Get back to work!"No one dared to question his command, so the crowd dispersed. Wythe wriggled out of Lambert's arms and hugged Lydia's legs. "Mom, it's okay now. Dad's here!"Lambert stepped forward and embraced Lydia's shoulders. "It's okay! I'm here for everything!"Lydia remained silent, her body stiff and uncertain. Could she trust him?Could she? For the first time, she had doubts!Meanwhile, an ambulance had arrived downstairs.Half an hour later, outside the emergency
Judith involuntarily took a step back, under Lambert's unquestionable gaze, while Lambert turned away directly, saying, "Lydia, you should head back now."Lydia lifted her head, about to retort, but seeing Lambert's resolute and concerned expression, she remained silent. Lambert repeated firmly, "Go back! And your facial injury needs attention too!"With a glance at Lambert, Lydia turned and left the hospital."She can't leave! She—" Judith's words were cut short by Lambert's warning glare. She felt as if her throat had been suddenly clenched shut, unable to utter a word.Philip tugged at her sleeve, and in the end, she didn't speak, simply following the doctors to Penny's ward.Meanwhile, Lydia walked out of the hospital gate, her mind in turmoil. Her head throbbed slightly, and Lambert's concern made her start to speculate. Did it signify that he still cared about her?Standing beneath the hospital building, the cool breeze tousled Lydia's long hair, mirroring the chaos within her.
Lydia was taken aback, instinctively retorting, "It was an accident! I didn't mean to harm you. I'm truly sorry for your injury...""Accident! You did it on purpose! You saw me standing at the staircase, so you deliberately rushed from the entrance! Get out! I don't want to see you!" Penny screamed loudly."We didn't come to see you, we came to see Dad!" Wythe interjected, stepping forward to pull Lambert away.Since Lydia's appearance, Lambert's gaze had been fixed on her."What are you doing in my daughter's room?" A sharp voice shattered the room's tranquility as Judith angrily rushed in, fearing Lydia might harm Penny."Mom! Get this murderer out of here! I don't want to see her!" Seeing her mother, Penny seemed to gain confidence, feeling supported.Lydia, on the other hand, turned pale at being called a murderer!Lambert stepped forward, standing in front of Lydia. "Please calm down. The situation is still uncertain. Before we know the full story, let's not make any rash accusat
Lambert turned to Penny."I'll be back in a moment."Only then did Penny release her grip on Lambert's sleeve, but she shot Lydia a challenging look. Lydia exited first.The oppressive atmosphere in the ward made it difficult for her to breathe. Meanwhile, Lambert walked to the door but didn't come out."Lambert, what's going on? Why are you suddenly so good to that Penny?" Lydia couldn't help but ask.She couldn't accept the sight of the man who once cherished her now holding another woman in his palm. The feeling was unbearable.Lambert furrowed his brows slightly. "This has nothing to do with you! I'll handle the hospital matters.""How does it have nothing to do with me? I caused the harm! If you're only being nice to that woman because of me, then I'd rather take care of her myself!" Lydia raised her voice, feeling frustrated."Lyd," Lambert began, sounding irritated, "just go home for now. Don't come to the hospital for a few days."Lydia was incredulous. "Lambert, what do you m
"Wythe, do you think I've been wrong from the start? Maybe I shouldn't have been with Lambert from the beginning!"Lydia's words made Wythe's heart skip a beat. "Mom, what's wrong? You and Dad have always been so in love, haven't you?""I thought we were too, but today I suddenly realized, maybe Lambert doesn't love me at all!""How is that possible? Mom, don't jump to conclusions! Did someone say something to you at the hospital?" Wythe was puzzled."No! Wythe, it's something I saw myself. I saw Lambert personally taking care of that Penny, and their relationship looks very intimate.""Mom, you must have seen it wrong, or maybe Dad has some reason. If Dad wanted to be with Penny, why wait until now?" Wythe tried to analyze for Lydia.But Lydia couldn't listen, her heart felt like a crystal ball sealed again, with no openings left.Seeing Lydia so upset, Wythe sighed inwardly and quickly dialed Lambert's number after returning to his room."Dad...""What's wrong, Wythe?""Mom said you
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