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
“Don't be foolish! Penny has nothing to regret! Since even Nydia has admitted Penny, even if Lambert doesn't love Penny, so what? As long as she becomes his wife, nothing else matters!”"Sigh, I'm just worried. What if Lambert no longer feels threatened by us? I heard that he and that Lydia had a fight and broke up, so we might not be able to control him in the future."Wythe was astonished to hear this!So that's it! He knew his dad suddenly treating Penny so well must have something to do with Mom!In that moment, Wythe was excited. He couldn't wait to tell Lydia immediately, to make it clear to her that Dad hadn't betrayed her but was protecting her in his own way!Deciding to inform Lydia as soon as possible, Wythe didn't go directly to Lambert but turned and left the hospital, heading to Lydia's workplace.Wythe's sudden arrival puzzled Lydia. Especially seeing him gasping for breath, Lydia couldn't help but pick him up. "What's wrong, honey? What's the rush?""Mom, I already kno
Shortly after, Lambert strode away while Andrew stood there, unable to regain his senses for a long while.When he prepared to chase after Lambert, he found that Lambert's figure was nowhere to be seen."Lambert! Let go of me!" Lydia struggled and wriggled incessantly on Lambert's shoulder, intense shame turning her face as red as a beet."Behave yourself!" Lambert's voice was low as his large palm patted Lydia's buttocks twice.Lydia widened her eyes in astonishment, feeling everything going wrong. He was punishing her like a child? Lydia's body froze, allowing Lambert to carry her to the parking lot.It wasn't until they were seated in the car that Lydia finally regained her senses, her eyes blazing with anger. She reached out and slapped Lambert's face.Lambert caught her wrist with one hand, his deep eyes now filled with fury. With his other hand, he swiftly fastened the seatbelt, restraining her in her seat."What do you want?" Lydia glared at Lambert. "We've broken up! Andrew is
Warm fingers intertwined with Lydia's hand, accompanied by a familiar scent. "Lydia..."Tears fell more fiercely from Lydia's eyes at that moment. She lay there, not wanting to move at all.Lambert sighed softly, reaching out to stroke her long hair. His voice was low as he spoke, "I'm sorry. I didn't realize this would matter to you so much. But believe me, there's an explanation for all of this."Lydia gradually stopped her tears, her emotions calming. She gathered both her distress and vulnerability, leaving only reason and composure."Fine! Speak," she said."Lydia, I never loved Penny. My actions towards her were merely a necessity dictated by circumstances. They caught you in a compromising position. If you were to be prosecuted, you'd face at least three years in prison."Lambert lowered his eyes with a hint of helplessness and regret. He loathed his own powerlessness. "Lydia, I don't want to see you in prison...""So you sacrificed your dignity to deceive Penny, is that what y