"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,
Reality proved much more challenging than Lydia had anticipated.Lambert's parents strictly controlled access to his room, and Lydia had no one to help her.She was truly at a loss.One day, taking advantage of a moment when Nydia and others left, Lydia donned an outfit she had specially bought from a nurse, and, with a nervous heart, attempted to sneak in as she had done before.At first, everything seemed to go smoothly. The bodyguards didn't stop her. However, just as she was about to reach Lambert's bedside, a voice halted her."Wait a minute!" Lydia's steps froze, her fingers trembling slightly as she instinctively lowered her head.Odelia, eyeing Lydia's back suspiciously, had only gone out to buy some water. Why was a nurse here now? No one should be doing rounds at this hour."Who told you to come in?"Lydia feigned calmness. "Dr. Horace gave last-minute instructions to do another check-up.""Really? Then hurry up!" Odelia, not giving it much thought, sat on a sofa nearby and
“Andrew, how do I look?” Lydia asked nervously.“You look stunning, absolutely captivating. You’ll surely be the center of attention,” Andrew replied, unable to hide his admiration.Lydia blushed slightly. She wasn’t seeking the attention of everyone, just Lambert’s.Once ready, they both got into the car and headed to the Queen Hotel, where the banquet was being held.On the other side, Nydia and Odgen had already arrived at the hotel early. Nydia skimmed through the guest list, her eyes landing on a particular name.“Did you send an invitation to that Andrew?” she asked, frowning.Odgen chuckled. “Is there a problem with that?”Nydia frowned deeper. “He’ll surely bring Lydia with him. If Lambert sees her and regains his memory, all our efforts to make him believe Odelia is his wife will be for nothing.”“Don’t worry, they won’t even get a chance to meet. I’ve already made arrangements,” Odgen assured her confidently.Feeling a bit more at ease, Nydia nodded. “As long as you have thi
With this realization, Lambert suppressed the inexplicable feelings in his heart and left with Odelia. Lydia, noticing Lambert’s departure, felt unable to stand still any longer.She quietly followed them, hoping no one would notice.Andrew, aware of Lydia’s intentions, also followed her closely.Lambert found the event dull and had no intention of lingering at the hotel. He planned to leave through the side entrance with Odelia.Since he didn’t recognize the guests, he saw no reason to waste time mingling with them.Lydia hurriedly pursued them, intending to wait for Lambert at the side entrance. However, to her surprise, Lambert was nowhere to be seen.She frowned, searching around. She was certain she had seen Lambert and Odelia heading in this direction. Based on her understanding of Lambert, he would likely leave early.“You’re really relentless, aren’t you?” A familiar, mocking voice sounded behind Lydia, causing her to frown. Turning around, she saw Nydia.Nydia approached with
Andrew's suit, once pristine for the party, now hung loosely in his hand, and his tie was nowhere to be found. His shirt had two buttons undone, revealing a pale chest.His face was flushed, and the strong smell of alcohol and his unsteady steps made it clear he was drunk.Lydia was puzzled. How could Andrew be this drunk? At the hotel, he had only had a few sips.Seeing Andrew almost stumble, Lydia rushed to support him. "Andrew, are you okay?"Andrew's eyes were slightly red, and he gripped Lydia's shoulder tightly, causing her pain."Lydia!""I'm here! Andrew, you're drunk. Let's get you to the sofa so you can rest while I make some coffee."Lydia struggled to drag Andrew to the sofa, finally letting out a sigh of relief as she did so. She rubbed her sore shoulder and got up to make some coffee.At that moment, she felt a strong grip on her hand. Andrew pulled her with such force that she felt dizzy. When she regained her senses, she was met with Andrew's pained and determined gaze
Lydia's face was pale, and her dark eyes were filled with unspeakable sorrow."Do you really have to leave?"After a long pause, Andrew finally spoke.He knew that his actions yesterday had frightened Lydia, but he never expected her to be so resolute about leaving."I'm sorry, Andrew. I should have left long ago. It's just that the house at SG Manor wasn't ready before. Now it's time to move."Lydia had bought the house at SG Manor specifically for herself.Due to various reasons, she hadn't moved in. But after what happened, she felt that staying here was selfish.Lydia had spent a sleepless night reflecting. Since her return, she had unconsciously treated Andrew as family.When her father schemed against her, her ex-husband betrayed her, and she was all alone, Andrew's presence felt like the brother she had always yearned for.She indulged in this sense of "family," unaware of the harm it caused Andrew.Clenching her fists, Lydia's face turned even paler. How could she have been so
Ogden quickly followed suit. "Since you can't eat, let's have a good chat. Someone, clear these dishes and bring some desserts and drinks."The butler swiftly carried out the instructions, and soon the table was cleared of the food, replaced by plates of exquisite desserts set before Odelia."Odelia, let's talk!"This was the first time Nydia had spoken so seriously to Odelia since she moved into the Halsey house, making Odelia sit up straight unconsciously."Auntie, whatever you need to say, please just tell me directly. I'll definitely do my best."Nydia smiled. "You're a smart child; I don't need to say much. But you understand Lambert's situation. While we've all accepted you, Lambert's feelings are something you need to win over yourself. He has forgotten his past, which is the best and maybe the only chance for you!""I know!" Odelia nodded.She was well aware that her current position beside Lambert was sheer luck.If Lambert hadn't lost his memory, how could she have ever ente