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
Wythe nodded, feeling strangely curious. "Uncle Fraine, where's my mom?"Andrew placed the prepared dinner on the table. "Your mom is sick. Her fever just subsided, so she might need some more rest."Wythe learned for the first time that his mom was actually sick.As they spoke, the door opened, and Lydia stumbled out, still half-asleep, with disheveled hair."Mom, are you feeling better?""Lydia, are you feeling any better?"Wythe and Andrew spoke simultaneously, both looking at Lydia with concern."I'm fine, just feeling a bit hungry."Andrew reached out to feel her forehead. "Looks like the fever's gone. As long as you're hungry, that's good. Dinner's ready; try my cooking."Lydia felt a bit embarrassed. "Thank you for today, Andrew.""Why be so polite with me? We've known each other for more than just a day or two."Lydia smiled. Indeed, Andrew had always been considerate of her at school."Alright, let's sit down and eat!"Lydia nodded, and Andrew promptly prepared utensils for h
Lydia earnestly replied, "Yes, I think maybe we can give it a try!"Andrew was overjoyed. He took a step forward, embracing Lydia as if he had finally obtained a long-awaited treasure.Lydia's body stiffened, but she didn't push him away.Andrew felt like his heart was about to burst out of his chest. He carefully held Lydia's hand, his eyes filled with affection. He almost stuttered as he spoke, "Lydia, I will take good care of you!"Lydia sighed inwardly, suppressing whatever emotions she felt and trying hard to adapt to Andrew's affection.Fortunately, Andrew understood that this matter couldn't be rushed. Lydia was giving him a chance, and he was already very happy about that. As for the rest, he wasn't in a hurry.The years of their relationship weren't fake. Since he could wait for so many years, why worry about a day or two?Andrew was a gentle and considerate lover, and Lydia deeply felt that. He always politely asked for her opinion, seeking her thoughts, unlike Lambert's sel
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