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
Wythe's voice was low, but it struck Lydia like thunder, waking her up completely.She hadn't realized that their time together had deepened Wythe's feelings for Lambert so much.Lydia fell into contemplation. It was her fault that Wythe had been without a father for so long, and now, just as he had finally found one, she had to go back on her word because of the issues between the adults.Seeing Wythe's face, so much like Lambert's, Lydia's heart softened. She reached out to ruffle his hair. "I'm sorry, darling. I haven't been considering your feelings. But I promise, I won't forget them from now on!"Wythe looked at her oddly, then listened as Lydia continued, "I should have explained better before. Sweetheart, whether your dad and I are together or not, we'll always be your parents and love you just the same. So, don't worry."Wythe wrinkled his nose. "I'm not worried. I just want you and dad to make up."Lydia gave a bitter smile. Make up? Easier said than done.Seeing Lydia's exp
Andrew wasn't too concerned. Although he vaguely suspected that Lydia might have been detained by Lambert, he was already happy that she could reach out to him for help.Wythe had already set aside his computer and raised an eyebrow at Lydia. "Mom, you don't have to worry now! Dad won't notice we're gone for a while.""What did you do?" Andrew was quite curious.Wythe smirked proudly. "I just created signal interference using the computer, so Uncle Bodyguard's calls couldn't reach Dad's phone.""But if you disappear like this, Lambert might turn the whole city upside down."Although this statement diminished his own prestige, Andrew couldn't help but suspect that Lambert would do just that, considering his previous demeanor."It's okay, I've left a message for Dad, but he won't receive it until an hour later! By then, we'll have already found a place to stay!"Andrew was utterly impressed by the genius of this child. Before even contacting him, Wythe had already thought of so much."L
Lambert snapped back to reality, finding Penny's parents calling for him, while Penny stared at his face intently."Is something wrong?"Penny's parents exchanged a glance. "Lambert, well, you and Penny seem to get along quite well. We've also talked to your parents. Our idea is for you and Penny to get married as soon as possible!""Married?" Lambert raised an eyebrow, sounding surprised.Sensing Lambert's unusual tone, Penny's face fell. "Mom, Dad, can I talk to Lambert alone?""Sure, since it's your own matter, you two discuss it." Penny's parents left the ward, leaving Penny to confront Lambert directly. "Lambert, have you ever considered marrying me?"Lambert frowned but remained silent.Penny sneered, "I know you still have feelings for Lydia. I'm not asking you to fall in love with me, but since both our families are so eager for us to marry, isn't this the best solution? Of course, you can refuse, but then you should know what awaits Lydia!"Penny's usually graceful face twist
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