By the time Lambert snapped out of his thoughts, his car was already parked at the entrance of the complex.
He got out and walked to that familiar spot, looking up at the second-floor window.
He knew that was where Lydia lived, but now, he no longer had a place in that home.
Lambert stood there for a long time, smoking cigarette after cigarette.
Finally, he stubbed out the last one and strode purposefully towards the apartment building.
He couldn't stay passive any longer.
Since Lydia refused to talk to him, he would take the initiative.
After the doorbell rang, he heard Lydia’s familiar voice, "Coming!"
Then the door opened, and Lydia's delicate face appeared, making Lambert's heart flutter. Lydia was clearly taken aback as well.
She thought she had made things clear with Lambert, but here he was again.
"What are you doing here?"
Lydia's voice was cold and distant, trying to make Lambert leave on his
In front of them, thinking they had shaken off the paparazzi for good, Lambert was dismayed to find the pursuing car relentlessly closing in.Frustrated, he jerked the steering wheel in reverse. In that split second, due to the excessive speed, Lambert failed to notice a truck hurtling towards them from the side road.Everything seemed to happen in a blink of an eye.The truck grazed the front of the Maybach, sending the entire car crashing brutally into the guardrail.In that moment, without a second thought, Lambert spread his arms, shielding the two people he loved most in his life!The massive truck didn't stop either, colliding directly with the following press car, leaving no survivors inside.Five minutes later, the major traffic accident was reported, and the few survivors were rushed to the hospital.White walls, bustling doctors, the sharp scent of disinfectant—everything felt like a blur to Lydia.She felt as i
Lydia pursed her lips and walked directly towards the room door, only to be stopped by the two guards."Miss, you can't go in here!""I am Lambert's wife, I have the right to visit my husband!""Sorry, we only recognize Lambert's parents. Without their permission, no one can enter!"Lydia's face turned paler. She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger and worry. "Please, I'm really worried about him. I just want to take a quick look. Please."The two guards remained expressionless. Their employer was Nydia, so even if they sympathized with Lydia, they wouldn't let her in.Lydia's pleas fell on deaf ears. The guards stood there like robots, not giving Lydia any leeway.As Lydia fretted, a sharp voice filled her ears. "What are you doing here?"Lydia turned and saw Nydia standing angrily in front of her. Perhaps from taking care of Lambert in recent days, she looked somewhat haggard, her eyes bloodshot, giving her a more sinis
Moreover, she needed some rest.At eight o'clock in the evening, Lydia woke up on time. After eating something, she began to wait for Horace's arrival.Two hours later, there was a knock on the door of the ward. Lydia quickly got up to open it and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw Horace."Horace, you're here."Horace looked at the nervous Lydia with some amusement. "Since I promised you, of course, I'll come.""Yeah, I know. So, Horace, shall we go now?""No, we need to wait a little longer. Nydia and the others have gone back now. There's only one nurse in Lambert's ward. Let's wait a bit. You should change your clothes first!"Lydia then noticed the nurse's uniform he was holding. It turned out he wanted to dress her up as a nurse.In order to see Lambert as soon as possible, Lydia didn't care much and quickly changed her clothes. Soon, a lovely nurse appeared in front of Horace.The light green
Nydia froze, exchanging a shocked look with Odgen. "Lambert, do you... Do you not recognize me? What about your father? Do you remember him?"Lambert's gaze shifted to Odgen's face, then furrowed his brow. After a long pause, he spoke politely, "I'm sorry."Now Nydia was completely convinced that he had amnesia. After countless thoughts, she thought this might be an opportunity. She simply instructed Lambert to rest well and then pulled Odgen out of the ward.Meanwhile, Lambert in the room stared blankly at the white ceiling, feeling like he had forgotten someone very important.Coming out of the doctor's office, Nydia and Odgen stood in the hospital corridor, both looking serious.The results of the previous examinations had come out, indicating that Lambert's condition was due to a head injury from the car accident, which had damaged his memory cortex, causing him to forget them."I wonder if Lambert's memory will ever recover. What if he
Horace and Lennon shook their heads. "Uncle, you're too kind. You're Lambert's father, and Lambert is our friend. Besides, we've known each other for years.""Yeah, Uncle, just tell us what you want."Odgen stopped being polite. "I know you're all Lambert's good friends, and by now, you all know about Lambert's condition, right?"Horace nodded, knowing Lambert's condition better than anyone.Odgen sighed. "Actually, today, I have something to ask of you! I, Odgen, only have one son, and nobody wishes for his health and happiness more than me. We had a lot of unpleasantness regarding his marriage before, but no matter what, there's no bad blood between father and son. His mother and I both want him to have a happy family.""Uncle, I don't quite understand. If you care about Lambert so much, why can't you accept him being with Lydia? Besides, they already have such a smart and lovely son!""Wythe is indeed lovely, and we like him very much. Bu
"Or maybe both?" Horace's tone was mocking. "With Lambert's looks and background, few women wouldn't be tempted. I think Odelia is quite scheming!"Lennon snorted. "A fox will always show its tail. Let's just wait and see. What worries me the most now is whether Lambert has truly forgotten about Lydia and Wythe. If so, what will happen to them?"Horace fell into silence too. They really didn't know how to break the news to Lydia.Sure enough, not long after, Lydia found Horace. She had heard the news of Lambert waking up and wanted Horace's help once again.However, this time, Horace refused Lydia. "I'm sorry, Lydia, but I can't help you this time. I can't even go see Lambert myself."Lydia's eyes dimmed at his words. Horace sighed. "There's actually something else I think I should tell you in advance. Lambert... he's lost his memory!""Uncle, are you saying Dad lost his memory? Does he not remember us?" Wythe's eyes widened in disbelief!
"Don't worry, I will take good care of myself and, of course, our child!"Hearing the word "child," Lambert's eyes softened gradually. "Yes, take good care of yourself."Nydia was increasingly satisfied with Lambert's response.She exchanged a glance with Ogden, joy evident in her eyes.Nydia was in a great mood as she left the hospital room, that is, until she encountered Lydia."What bad luck! How could this woman be here?""Aunt, don't forget, she's here for treatment too," Odelia whispered softly beside her.Just as Nydia was about to ignore Lydia and walk away, Lydia stepped forward, blocking her path."What do you want? Don't you know better than to block someone's way?" Nydia looked at Lydia with great displeasure. This uncouth woman was truly detestable!Lydia's face was pale. She looked up at Nydia, her unflinching attitude surprising Nydia somewhat. Not long ago, this woman was weeping bitterly under her humiliation.How had she regained her confidence so quickly?"Mrs. Hals
Odelia's expression turned somber. "It was an accident. That night, I was in a bad mood and got drunk. When I woke up, we were... together. I intended to leave right away, but my aunt found out and told your mother. So, we ended up together."Lambert felt that this was something he might have done, explaining why he didn't feel any special affection for this woman even when she stood before him. They were only together out of a sense of duty. But now, they were his responsibility.Lambert patted Odelia's hand. "Don't worry. I will take good care of you and the child from now on."Odelia looked up, her face full of joy, making Lambert feel even more guilty.What Lambert didn't know was that this entire exchange was witnessed by Wythe through the window.Wythe's beautiful eyes were filled with anger as he watched the intimate scene between the man and woman inside. If looks could kill, they would have died many times over, especially that woman who had seduced his father.For some time,
Once Lydia calmed down, she realized Lambert had already come in. Given Wythe's presence, it was obviously unrealistic to ask him to leave.Seizing the moment, Wythe turned to Lydia and said, "Mom, can I stay with you tonight?"Lydia nodded without hesitation. "Of course you can! Where else would you stay?"As she spoke, she shot a glance at Lambert, her eyes clearly indicating that she wanted him to leave as soon as possible. He was just too much to deal with.Unfortunately, Lambert didn't take the hint and instead asked, "Lydia, you only have a small bed here. Wythe won't fit; I think he should stay at my place."Although it was just next door, Lambert's place was vastly different—a spacious two-hundred-square-meter apartment with three bedrooms and two living areas, while Lydia's was only about ninety. As soon as he moved in, Lambert had redecorated one of the rooms specifically for Lydia.Before Lydia could respond, Wythe looked at
No matter how upset Lydia felt, Lambert followed her like a shadow. However, he managed to avoid any more foolish actions after their earlier confrontation, even going so far as to apologize.He was humble, hoping to cheer her up, but she remained as cold as ice, leaving him in despair."Dad, I've arrived at Y City Airport! Come pick me up!"When Lambert received Wythe's call, he felt like a savior had arrived. Ever since their argument over Lydia's job, she hadn't spoken to him at all. Initially, she wouldn't let him in, and now she didn't even open the door. If she saw it was him through the peephole, she would resolutely stay inside!With that attitude, even Lambert's best efforts were useless.Wythe's arrival was the perfect catalyst to break the deadlock. Delighted, Lambert headed straight to the airport after dropping off Lydia's meal, as usual.Meanwhile, Lydia was fuming at the sight of meals consistently hanging on her door. She cou
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;