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
He seemed to be massaging her legs for her, his expression extremely focused, completely unaware of Lydia's gaze.Meanwhile, Penny noticed Lydia looking at her, and she smirked, flashing a provocative smile. Then, she slightly parted her lips and silently mouthed a few words.Despite the distance, Lydia unexpectedly understood what Penny said, "You lost! He's mine!"Lydia's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.She felt this seemingly tender scene was glaringly harsh. Awkwardly, she took Wythe's hand and left, her mind vaguely making a decision!Perhaps she and Lambert were simply not compatible. Whether it was his parents' matters or Penny's affairs, along this journey, she felt increasingly unable to fathom Lambert's heart. She didn't know if the things she once insisted on still had any meaning.After Lydia left, Lambert, who had been squatting, stood up and walked back to Penny's side. "All set!"Penny smiled, "Lambert, you're amazing. I thought we'd have to call someone to fix
Nydia chuckled, "Don't worry, feelings like this will fade over time. Just relax. Penny is the one I've set my eyes on. I won't let her suffer. As for Lydia, if she knows what's good for her, there won't be any problems. If she doesn't, I have plenty of ways to deal with her!"Judith nodded heavily, "Nydia, thank you so much!""Don't mention it. We're family now. Doing these things is only natural. Besides, I know my son well. He may seem cold, but he's warm-hearted. Over time, he and Penny will naturally be sweet to each other."Nydia's words completely reassured Judith.Just as Nydia and Judith's conversation ended, Lambert returned with Penny. Seeing Nydia, Lambert's expression soured. Judith, being perceptive, realized that mother and son had something to discuss, so she quickly found an excuse and left the ward with Penny.This was the first meeting between Lambert and his son since their last argument. Lambert felt somewhat annoyed, especially seeing Nydia's attitude towards Pen
The caregiver approached, "Miss Ackley, it's time for your medication."With practiced ease, she poured water for Penny and helped her sit up carefully. It was evident that she was an exceptionally professional and skilled caregiver.As Penny took her medicine, she noticed Lydia's gaze on the caregiver and couldn't help but smile lightly. "This caregiver is quite good, isn't she? Lambert specifically arranged for her to take care of me. He said he's too busy with work to be with me all the time, and he didn't feel comfortable leaving me alone here!"Lydia was taken aback. Hearing Penny mention Lambert so casually made her inexplicably bitter!The caregiver, upon hearing Penny's words, chimed in, "Yes, I've been a caregiver for a long time, and this is the first time I've seen such a caring boyfriend. Miss Ackley is really fortunate! Mr. Halsey's care for her makes even us feel inadequate. Surely, for Miss Ackley, he must have self-taught a lot of nursing knowledge."Penny's eyes almos
Lambert's heart tightened at being addressed as Mr. Halsey. The distance in Lydia's voice made him focus on her, his gaze lingering without turning away.Yet, his rationality reminded him to endure. Now was not the time.Penny evidently noticed Lydia's slightly reddened eyes, which only fueled her satisfaction. Despite this, she feigned concern. "Lydia, what's wrong with your eyes?""Oh, it's nothing. A little bug got in earlier. I rinsed it out with water," Lydia lied expressionlessly.Penny, seemingly eager to flaunt her diamond necklace, picked it up. "Look, Lambert gave me this as a birthday gift. Isn't it beautiful?"Lydia's gaze swept over the necklace with little emotion. "Yes, it's indeed beautiful. Miss Ackley, take care of yourself. If you need anything, feel free to contact me. I'll take my leave now."Lydia just wanted to escape as soon as possible. She felt like she would go mad if she stayed any longer!But Penny thwarted her plans. "It's a shame you're leaving so soon.
Just a few days left, and he had already arranged for someone to handle this matter privately.As long as he could completely refute the accusations against Lydia by the Ackley family, he could finally rid himself of this bunch.Lambert was also well aware that his actions today had hurt Lydia. When he saw her eyes turn red, his heart felt like it was being tormented as if dipped in oil.He wished he could just go up to her and hold her in his arms, but he couldn't.Sitting in his black Maybach, furrowing his brow, Lambert began dialing the thirtieth phone call of the day eagerly longing to hear Lydia's voice.Even if it was reproachful, perplexed, angry, or displeased, anything was better than this silence.The night breeze was cool, but Lambert's forehead was already sweating from anxiety. The face that usually showed no expression was now filled with worry.After hearing the beep of the phone once again, Lambert reluctantly hung up. He closed his eyes slightly, his emotions gradual
"Lydia, can you give me a little more time? Just a few days! In a few days at most, I'll have this matter completely sorted out...""That's enough, Lambert!"Lydia interrupted Lambert impatiently. In her eyes, besides determination and pain, there was no longer the trust and tenderness usually found.Lambert felt a sudden pang in his heart, as if it had been squeezed tightly, suffocating him.Lydia was truly exhausted. She felt like she couldn't fit into Lambert's life no matter what she did.Sometimes, she couldn't even understand his thoughts, especially after seeing how affectionate Lambert was towards Penny. It was as if she was witnessing her first failed marriage all over again.To Lydia, relationships couldn't tolerate any flaws, and men seemed to enjoy having their cake and eating it too.She had always been uncertain about her feelings for Lambert, and with the lack of approval from his family, Lydia felt isolated.Lambert's love had always been Lydia's greatest courage, allo