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
Lydia prayed in her heart, wishing that if there were a next life, her mother could live in peace and happiness, enjoying a lifetime of joy!Kevin stayed at Natalie's grave for a long time, not saying anything, yet it seemed like he had said a thousand words.When he finally left, Lydia noticed his eyes were slightly red. "Men shed tears only when they reach their hearts' deepest sorrows," but he hadn't reached that point yet.Lydia felt heavy-hearted. Coming out of the cemetery, she saw luggage in Kevin's car."Uncle, are you planning to travel?"Kevin smiled faintly, "Lydia, I was just about to tell you. Today, I'm leaving for the United States. I might settle there permanently in the future, so we may not see each other often anymore!"Lydia was surprised. "Uncle, you're leaving? Why didn't you tell us earlier, so we could see you off..."Kevin smiled warmly, patting Lydia's shoulder affectionately. "Lydia, there's no need for goodbyes. I know you have this intention, and that's en
"Lambert, at this rate, you could almost switch careers to become a nanny!" Horace teased, noticing how expertly Lambert cradled the baby.Unfazed by his friend's jest, Lambert beamed with happiness. "You wouldn't understand if you don't have kids. Once you get married, you'll know. This is my legacy, and I didn't get to care for Wythe when he was a baby, so I'm determined to be hands-on with Candice."No one could truly grasp this sense of compensation!Horace rolled his eyes, clearly at a loss for words. It was pointless to engage with someone so enamored with fatherhood.While the men gathered to chat, Thera leaned closer to Lydia and whispered, "So, Lydia, are you really back together with Lambert?"Lydia nodded. "Yeah. After everything that happened, I realized I need to cherish every single day. And Lambert is sincere—I can feel it.""That's great!" Thera sighed in relief, finally putting her worries to rest."What about you, Thera? I see you and Andrew getting along quite well!
At this moment, Lambert felt completely at ease. It seemed that Lydia's earlier words were not just talk; she was genuinely ready to give them a chance!A smile crept onto Lambert's lips, but there was no time to think of anything else; he needed to take care of their baby, Wythe. Thanks to the maternal training classes he had attended with Lydia, he had learned a lot about caring for newborns. Gently, he picked up his daughter and quickly checked her diaper, only to find that she had wet it.With nimble hands, he changed her diaper, and the little one fell back asleep. Looking at her innocent face, Lambert's heart melted. This was his child, the result of his and Lydia's love.The baby slept soundly, and Wythe had been temporarily taken away by Bob, who had come to deliver some items. Now, only Lambert and Lydia remained in the room, but Lydia, having slept quite a bit earlier, was no longer drowsy."Are you still feeling unwell?" Seeing Lydia frown slightly, Lambert asked with conce
Lambert glanced at his son's disapproving expression and was momentarily at a loss. "Wythe, you might've looked even more wrinkled than her when you were born, yet look at you now—a handsome young man," he teased, smiling at his daughter. Though wrinkly, he found her to be the most beautiful and precious little girl.Wythe huffed proudly, his lips in a slight pout. "I wasn't this ugly! Besides, you didn't see me when I was a baby." A hint of sadness crossed his face; he hadn't been as lucky as his sister—he hadn't had his dad by his side when he was born.Hearing the touch of bitterness in his son's voice, Lambert immediately understood. Wythe was jealous, understandably so. For all his maturity, Wythe was still just a child. For his first five or six years, he had only his mother and no father. He often envied kids with both parents, and when Lydia finally returned home, her on-again, off-again relationship with Lambert had left Wythe hurt and forced him to grow up faster than other
Lambert paced restlessly in the hallway, nearly losing his mind. Every moment was agonizing, with Lydia's screams from the delivery room piercing his heart. He prided himself on being strong, yet in that instant, he felt an overwhelming urge to flee, especially as her cries of pain echoed through. Angry at himself, he slapped his own face—Lydia was suffering because of him, and he'd never realized how terrifying childbirth could be."Calm down. This is what childbirth is like," a woman nearby said kindly. She was the mother of a little girl, and both she and her husband couldn't help but notice how visibly nervous Lambert was. "You've been through this once before, so you should be able to handle it," she added."Why isn't it over yet? Is she in danger?" Lambert's mind was in turmoil, fighting the urge to rush inside and see Lydia himself.The little girl's father stepped in, attempting to reassure him. "You and your family will be just fine," he said. The man recalled his own frantic
At that moment, Lydia was on the verge of total collapse, as if her entire world had crumbled in an instant, and sorrow overwhelmed her.What had she done? What had she been doing these past days?She had been recklessly indulging in Lambert's affection, without any sense of gratitude or restraint. Now, she regretted her actions deeply. If only she had known this day would come, she would never have argued with Lambert or dismissed his love and efforts out of a misguided sense of pride.All she wanted was for him to be safe, to live happily with her and their children, never to be apart.Lydia's vision blurred as she stood in shock, unable to step closer to the crowd to confirm what had happened. But through a gap, she caught sight of a blood-red stain spreading across the ground. The sight was so jarring that it felt as though her heart had been ripped out of her chest."Mom, are you okay?"Wythe ran over, panting, to see Lydia sitting dazed on the ground, staring at the red stain in
Lambert's words made Wythe roll his eyes, secretly exasperated. What was going on with his dad? Wasn't everything decided? Why was he suddenly backing out at the last moment?Men! Their thoughts are just impossible to figure out!Lambert had indeed changed his mind unexpectedly. He didn't want to deceive Lydia, even if it was just a harmless joke. Something about it felt wrong. Even if it was to bring them closer, lying to her didn't seem right.Wythe's plan had been simple he wanted Lambert to stage an accident, making it seem like he'd been hit by a car. He was certain his mom would show her true feelings; if she still cared for him, there was no way she'd just stand by. It was a good plan, but now that the moment had come, Lambert didn't want to test Lydia this way.People's feelings shouldn't be tested.Wythe grew increasingly anxious. They'd prepared everything, but now his dad was retreating? That wasn't like him at all! Taking advantage of n
Half a month had passed since Lydia's last check-up. Lambert continued caring for Lydia with the same attentiveness, unbothered by her cold attitude towards him. Although her indifference saddened him, he was undeterred; his determination grew in the face of difficulty, a testament to his personality.But little Wythe had had enough. He felt it was time to give his parents a nudge towards reconciliation. Yes, it was his turn to step up!So, one morning, when Lambert went out early to buy groceries as usual, Wythe found an excuse to tag along. Lydia didn't think much of it; over time, she had noticed Lambert's earnest efforts and couldn't deny feeling somewhat touched, even if her heart remained conflicted. Deep down, she feared reopening herself to love, only to be hurt again.After all, "Once bitten, twice shy," as they say. Lydia never saw herself as particularly brave—in fact, in love, she was timid and afraid. She longed for a peaceful, uncomplicated l
Once, Lydia believed she and Lambert would grow old together, inseparable and loyal. But her genuine love had only brought repeated hurt and disappointment. That's why she had fled Nova City, leaving behind everyone she knew, so this time, she refused to open her heart again.Lambert sighed, his tone gentle. He knew Lydia wouldn't easily open up to him again, but he didn't mind; he was willing to wait. Determined, he led her to the prenatal clinic, aware of the many tests ahead—ultrasounds, blood tests, monitoring the baby's heartbeat—a series of over ten examinations. Each department was exceptionally busy, requiring an immense amount of patience.Throughout, Lambert remained unwaveringly attentive, showing no sign of impatience. He stayed by Lydia's side with the eager anticipation of any expectant father, his heart fully in it.Before the ultrasound, Lydia needed to drink water, but Lambert, inexperienced in these matters, hadn't prepared any. She didn't feel inclined to remind him
Happiness, it seems, makes people wish the same for those around them. Like the husband in the next hospital bed—he had the sense to keep quiet the moment he sensed the tension between Lydia and Lambert.Lambert didn't seem to mind Lydia's sudden outburst. He simply took off his suit jacket, now stained with soup, and said regretfully, "The soup spilled, Lydia. I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little longer. I'll have someone bring a new one right away! Why not have a piece of cake to tide you over?"Lambert's calm demeanor only made Lydia feel as if her anger was landing on nothing but soft cotton, frustrating her even more. What was Lambert up to? Was he mocking her on purpose?It was infuriating!Lydia knew her emotions were out of sorts lately. Ever since Lambert left, she hadn't had much of an appetite. When she found out his trip was delayed, everything around her began to irritate her. It was as though a cloud of anger clogged her heart, but she couldn't find a way to let it ou