Nydia could see that Ogden was genuinely angry, so she decided not to say anything more at the moment.She stewed in her own frustration, increasingly resentful of Lambert's thoughtlessness.Meanwhile, when Penny returned to the hospital, her parents were waiting for her with smiles on their faces."Penny, how did the photos turn out today?" Judith asked cheerfully as she sat down by Penny's bed, absentmindedly peeling an apple.Philip noticed that Penny's expression was off and nudged Judith, gesturing towards her. Judith paused, then asked hesitantly, "What's wrong? Was today not going well?"Penny's face turned livid at the question.Anger surged through her as she angrily knocked over the water glass on the nearby table, the sound of shattering glass momentarily easing her mood."Lambert didn't even show up!" she spat out."What?" Judith exclaimed, her eyes widening in disbelief. "He didn't go? Where did he go?""I have no idea where he went. I waited at the photography site dress
The enchanting music flowing everywhere made everyone eagerly anticipate the upcoming grand wedding!Yes! This was the wedding scene of Lambert and Penny!Nydia, wearing a dark red evening gown, her long hair elegantly coiled up, appeared remarkably youthful despite being over fifty.Ogden stood beside her, also wearing a smile on his face.Nydia's face remained smiling all day, standing at the door welcoming guests alongside Lambert, who was dressed in a black suit.A black stretch Lincoln stopped at the entrance of the estate, followed by several equally expensive luxury cars!As the car stopped, the Nydia couple quickly approached, respectfully standing by the car door. Following behind were several tall, well-trained bodyguards!However, these bodyguards exuded a military demeanor in their every move.The bodyguards quickly lined up in front of the Lincoln, and the leader slowly opened the door.The first thing that appeared in everyone's sight was a slightly withered hand, follow
Philip felt somewhat uncomfortable in his heart, even more so than Judith's excitement and joy, his emotions much more complex.Philip walked behind Penny's wheelchair, gently pushing it, and they walked out of the dressing room, heading towards the church along the red carpet.The solemn and romantic wedding march began to play slowly, and the guests at the venue quieted down, eagerly awaiting the bride's appearance.Inside the sacred church, a kind-faced priest stood there early, and beside him stood today's other protagonist, Lambert!Lambert was dressed in a black handmade suit, with a delicate rose tucked into his chest pocket, exuding elegance! His jet-black hair was all swept back, revealing a full and clean forehead.His cold and stern face still had no expression, but upon closer inspection, there was a faint smile in his obsidian-like eyes, captivating and mesmerizing.Beneath his high nose bridge was a perfectly shaped thin lips, the slight curve at the corner adding to his
On the enormous screen, there were nothing but intimate photos of Penny with various men, none of them the same! At the sight of these photos, Penny screamed, "Turn it off! Turn it off!"Philip was utterly shocked. Coming from an intellectual family, they had raised Penny with conservative values. He had never witnessed such a spectacle before.Nydia was dumbfounded too. How could her envisioned perfect daughter-in-law be such a promiscuous woman? She was trembling with anger, looking at Judith, "You said your daughter has always been virtuous! Is this what you call virtuous?""I..." Judith was speechless. Seeing Penny's devastated expression, she gritted her teeth, "This is a conspiracy! Your son doesn't want to marry my daughter, so he's resorting to this despicable means to ruin her reputation! Lambert! You've gone too far!"Lambert sneered, "Too far? Unfortunately, these are all facts! According to my investigation, your daughter, while in university, changed boyfriends almost eve
Upon seeing Hiram's attitude towards the situation, the murmurs among the guests ceased.Lambert respectfully nodded to Hiram and said, "Grandfather Hiram, I apologize for the delay. But please, do not worry. The real wedding is about to begin!""The real wedding?" Nydia's face displayed astonishment, and Odgen's expression turned sour.It was clear from Lambert's words that the earlier commotion was orchestrated!Realizing this, the Ogdens were utterly dismayed! But before they could react, the wedding march began playing again.Then, the doors of the church slowly opened, and a bride in a wedding gown walked in, accompanied by the Attorney General Kevin.Behind her, a little boy in a white suit carried a flower basket, scattering petals along the way!All eyes were drawn to Lydia. Even though they had seen Penny's attire earlier, seeing this bride before them was still breathtaking!The elegantly tailored wedding gown accentuated her figure, her jet-black hair softly gathered at the
Lambert smirked, casting a provocative glance at Odgen. "Dad, I believe the wife I chose for myself is far superior to the one you picked for me. At least, when I'm in trouble, she stands up for me instead of hiding behind me! Doesn't her love for me prove that my choice isn't wrong?"Odgen fell into thought. Indeed, if not for his initial bias, Lydia would have been quite a decent girl, especially considering she had given birth to Wythe, such an adorable child.Seeing Odgen's expression waver, Nydia stepped forward. "So what? We admit that the previous fiancée wasn't the right choice. We didn't investigate Penny due to the relationship between the Ackley and our families. But that can't justify you to toy with us. Do you realize that today's drama will only make the Halsey family a laughingstock in high society? Where do you place the Halsey family? And where do you place us, your parents?"Pausing briefly, Nydia continued, "Ever since you've been with this Lydia, it's like you're u
As the fireworks illuminated the sky, tears welled up in Lydia's eyes.Countless fireworks turned the pitch-black night into daylight, and the beautiful display made Lydia feel like the luckiest person in the world.Soft music flowed gently, and Lambert gracefully approached, slightly bending his knee and extending a hand. "Lydia, may I have this dance?"Lydia shyly nodded and placed her hand in Lambert's. With a gentle pull, he whisked her onto the dance floor, where they danced gracefully amidst the dazzling fireworks, both wearing smiles of happiness.Meanwhile, not far away, Andrew's gaze was fixed on the couple embracing tightly on the dance floor. He raised his glass of red wine, downing it in one gulp, his lowered eyes concealing his feelings of loss and melancholy. After a while, he set down the glass and left quietly.It seemed Lydia had found her happiness!As the reception came to a close, nearing midnight, Kevin had taken Wythe to rest early, while Lambert had reserved a h
Lydia looked at her noticeably expanded waistline and realized she couldn't continue to indulge herself like this.Her life seemed to revolve around eating and playing. Therefore, Lydia insisted on ending this honeymoon trip!Back on the soil of Nova City, Lydia was in high spirits. Just as they stepped out of the airport, Lambert's phone rang.After taking the call, Lambert's expression softened even more."What's wrong? Who's calling?" Lydia couldn't help but ask. Whoever could make Lambert show such an expression, aside from herself and their darling, seemed non-existent at the moment.Seeing Lydia's curious and slightly jealous tone, Lambert couldn't help but smirk. "It's someone important to both you and me!""Hmm? Stop teasing, just tell me!" Lydia raised an eyebrow.Lambert played along, "Alright, alright! My dear wife, it's your uncle calling. He wants us to have dinner at the Queen Hotel today. He said there's something important to discuss with us! Isn't he someone important
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