"Lydia, look at what Wythe has become by staying with you! Does he show any of the nobility of a prestigious family's heir? Of course, coming from a lowly background yourself, we didn't expect you to raise a proper child, but we can't let this child waste away in your hands!""Why waste words on her? Now that Wythe is with us, let's leave immediately!"Nydia, clearly disdainful of continuing the conversation with Lydia, ordered her men to take Wythe away.Thrown to the ground by the bodyguards, Lydia watched helplessly as Wythe was taken away.Her heart felt as if it was being ripped apart. In a desperate move, she clenched her teeth and rushed towards Wythe without regard for anything else.Nydia sneered at Lydia's actions and ordered her men to block her. "Lydia, don't waste your efforts!""Mom!"Wythe's eyes were red, though he didn't cry. Instead, he stared angrily at the Halsey parents, his lips tightly pressed together.The bond they had painstakingly built was now shattered. Th
Lambert's gaze turned cold. "So what if I am? I've told you before! Lydia is my wife, and Wythe is my son. What you're doing now isn't just hurting them—you're hurting me!"Nydia's face turned a deep shade of blue with anger, her once-beautiful features now twisted in rage. Her eyes burned with venom as she looked at Lydia.She deeply regretted not having discreetly dealt with this woman when she first appeared, sparing them from this confrontation now.Odgen stepped forward, supporting the stumbling Nydia, and scolded, "Lambert! Is this how you treat your parents?"Lambert took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions. "Don't push me to my limit."Nydia, consumed by fury, stepped forward and raised her hand to slap Lambert. He caught her wrist, his gaze icy. "Mother, are you sure you want to do this?"Nydia froze, her body stiffening under his cold stare.She gritted her teeth but finally let her hand drop.Odgen, equally infuriated, thought for a moment before speaking. "If you
Lydia then realized they had come prepared; perhaps their ultimate goal was for her and Lambert to divorce.Previously, she had only noticed the bodyguards, completely unaware that they had also brought a lawyer!A pen was thrust into Lydia's hand, her fingers trembling, nails turning white from the pressure. Her face was pale, and her fragile expression was heart-wrenching."Why aren't you signing? Are you trying to stall?" Nydia's tone was harsh.Lydia pressed her lips together, looking at Nydia. "You don't need to say more. I'll sign."Lambert stood there, watching the scene unfold, feeling a deep sense of absurdity.The woman he loved most and the parents he once deeply respected were now sharply opposed, completely ignoring his presence as the main party involved.Divorce? How could they even suggest such a thing? And what infuriated Lambert more was that Lydia was actually about to sign!Just as Lydia's pen was about to touch the paper, Lambert stepped forward and grabbed the di
Lambert's movements were incredibly gentle, yet his face carried an undeniable authority.Unavoidably, Lydia's ears turned red, unsure if it was from embarrassment or anger.Wythe watched in awe as Lambert, his father, returned with an air of dominance. Any residual anger in his heart dissipated entirely.At that moment, he thought his dad was incredibly cool!After applying the medication to Lydia, Lambert didn't say much more. He gave her a deep look. "Lydia, I won't give up on you so easily. Whether you believe it or not, you've always been the only one in my heart.""You..."Lydia wanted to say more, but Lambert interrupted her. "A lot has happened today. You should rest well. I'll come back to see you later."Lambert quickly left, having many other things to handle.On the other side, back at the estate, Nydia was fuming. "Look at Lambert now! He's willing to say such harsh words to us because of that woman. I regret not dealing with that woman right from the start!"Odgen handed
Lydia excused herself, claiming she felt unwell, and returned to her room.She slowly walked to the window and looked outside.From her vantage point, she could see Lambert's figure.As the sky darkened, Lydia recognized Lambert's tall silhouette standing alone. The small red glow of his cigarette flickered in the night, making him appear inexplicably lonely.Lydia felt a tightness in her chest, an unexplainable sadness overcoming her.In the darkness, Lambert remained at his post, and Lydia continued to watch him from the window, her expression complicated.A knock on the door startled Lydia. She quickly moved away from the window and opened the door.Andrew stood there, holding a tray, his face filled with concern. "Lydia, how are you feeling? I made some of your favorite dishes. You should eat something."Lydia forced a smile. "Thank you, Andrew."Andrew sighed and set the tray down. He took a step closer to Lydia, his eyes filled with emotion as he spoke each word carefully. "Lydi
Nydia cast a sidelong glance at the reporter who had just rebutted her. "In love? How do you know? If they were truly in love, they wouldn't have encountered so many problems since their marriage, nor would they be living apart now."The reporters were in an uproar. "Mrs. Halsey, does this mean your son and Miss Lydia are definitely getting divorced?""That's correct!""Do you already have a suitable candidate for your daughter-in-law in mind?""Of course!" Nydia beamed as she held Odelia's hand. "This is Odelia, the daughter of a friend of mine. I think she would make an excellent daughter-in-law."As soon as Nydia finished speaking, a sharp-tongued reporter spoke up, "Odelia, it's well known that Lambert is deeply in love with Miss Lydia. Doesn't this make you a homewrecker?"Odelia responded gracefully, "Matters of the heart are difficult to explain. I won't comment on Lambert and Lydia's past relationship. Maybe they were once in love, b
Lambert was taken aback by Lydia's calm and distant demeanor.Did she not see the press conference?"Would you like tea or coffee?" Lydia's question felt oddly formal and distant, as if they were mere acquaintances.Seated on the couch, Lambert began, "Lydia, the TV...""I've seen the press conference," Lydia interrupted. "Congratulations.""Lydia, things aren't what they seem!" Lambert said, anxious and frowning, but it was clear Lydia didn't believe him."There's no need to explain. Are you going to tell me you knew nothing about what your mother said?" Lydia's smile was mocking. "Do you think I'm that gullible or foolish?""Lydia, I have no reason to lie about this. I just found out about it myself.""So?" Lydia raised an eyebrow. "What are you going to do?""I promise you, I'll give you an explanation."Lydia shook her head. "Lambert, I don't need an explanation. As your mother said, she never approved of us f
"I really envy you, being able to eat such delicious desserts every day," Flora said with feigned resignation.Nydia quickly took her hand. "What's there to envy? If you want, you can come over every day! Or I can have them delivered to you."Flora laughed, "I couldn't possibly do that. If my husband found out, who knows what he'd say about me.""What's the big deal? This is between us women. It's just a few pieces of dessert. We're practically family now, so why fuss over such trivial things?"Flora's smile became more genuine. "Exactly, who would have thought we'd end up being so closely related?""Indeed. I just adore Odelia!"Odelia jumped in, "Auntie, you're too kind. I'm not as perfect as you say. Otherwise, I wouldn't still be single at this age.""Perhaps fate intended for you to meet Lambert," Nydia said with a knowing smile.Odelia blushed, then put on a slightly bitter expression. "Lambert seems to dislike me. He nev