Lydia sighed, feeling a bit embarrassed. "I should be the one apologizing for wrongly accusing you. I'm really sorry. I wasn't intentionally angry at you; I was just frantic at the time. Now that I think about it, Felix was hit and confused, and might have misheard someone talking about you, Roxanne."
"Alright, enough with the apologies. It's tiring to hear," Jerome said with a smile.
Everyone laughed, and Jerome felt relieved. This laughter seemed to dissolve any lingering grudges.
He had just received definite news that Lydia's son had been kidnapped, and one of the rescuers was Lambert!
So, Jerome had carefully explained the situation to his sister, hoping she could improve her relationship with Lydia and not see her as an enemy.
What truly made Roxanne set aside her grievances and happily come to apologize was learning that Lydia and Lambert were indeed married, and Wythe was their child.
She had heard this from her brother before but ha
Lambert drove directly to the Halsey residence, his lips pressed into a tight line, and his eyes deep with suppressed anger.His mind was a chaotic mix of emotions: rage, disappointment, confusion towards his parents, and guilt, heartache, and self-blame for Lydia and her son.His emotions were teetering on the edge of collapse.The Maybach sped along the road, kicking up dust. The wind blowing through the open window ruffled his hair and slightly calmed his nerves.A journey that normally took half an hour, Lambert completed in under twenty minutes.At the Halsey home, Odelia was with Nydia, looking at baby clothes. Based on the due date, the baby was expected around the New Year, so Nydia had custom-made festive winter clothes for the child, even though they might not fit.When Lambert walked in, Odelia was surprised but then smiled.She had mentioned the arrival of the custom baby clothes to him yesterday, suggesting he come home e
Lambert's gaze was icy. "If she's so prone to agitation, then Odelia's pregnancy is really a difficult one to protect. If that's the case, she might as well just go to the hospital and get an abortion. It would save her a lot of trouble!""You insolent fool! What nonsense are you spouting? Are you trying to drive me and your mother to our graves?" Odgen's face turned livid with rage, while Odelia bit her lip and remained silent.She hadn't forgotten that she was pretending to be in distress due to her pregnancy and couldn't argue with Lambert like a normal person.Lambert remained indifferent. "Odelia, there's something else I want to warn you about: secrets have a way of coming out. Don't think you can hide everything forever."With that, Lambert strode away, driving off swiftly from the estate.He didn't notice that after he left, Odelia, terrified by his words, actually fainted.The estate plunged into chaos. Nydia and the others, unaware
Lambert gazed deeply at Lydia, unable to comprehend her thoughts. Women were indeed the hardest to understand.He had believed Lydia went to great lengths to find him, hoping he would regain his memory and they could live together again.But now, she was saying they were not suited for each other?"Is this all you want to say to me?" Lambert's brows furrowed as he suppressed the inexplicable anger rising within him.Lydia looked up and glanced at him briefly before lowering her eyes again. Her tone remained calm and steady."Yes, that's all I want to say. Isn't it the only thing I can say right now? After all, you've completely forgotten everything. The joys and sorrows of the past are just memories for me alone now. Besides, you have a new fiancée and were even on a honeymoon with her recently. So, Mr. Halsey, what should I say to you? What can I say to you?"There was an unintentional hint of grievance in Lydia's words. Lambert's pr
Nydia sighed at Flora's words. "From what I know of Lydia, she's incredibly stubborn. She only becomes more determined when faced with setbacks. Otherwise, she wouldn't have kept trying to get close to Lambert after he lost his memory."Flora rolled her eyes. No wonder Odelia had called her for help dealing with that mother and son. Nydia was indeed too soft-hearted."Nydia, how about I meet with Lydia myself?" Flora suggested."Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?""I’m Odelia’s aunt. Besides, I’m doing this for Odelia’s sake. It's no trouble at all. Of course, if you disagree, I won’t push it. After all, your son seems quite taken with her.""Why would I disagree? Flora, if you can persuade Lydia to leave, I'd be more than happy.""Really? Then I'll handle it. Leave it to me."Nydia's expression relaxed considerably. Flora getting involved seemed like a good choice.Flora, however, was secr
Lydia was surprised and looked up.Thera, however, immediately adopted a stern expression, exuding a powerful aura as she glared at Flora. "Who are you? What do you want?"Thera, with her years of experience as a renowned magazine editor-in-chief, intimidated Flora for a moment.But Flora, accustomed to her status as the mayor's wife, quickly regained her composure.She gave Thera a disdainful look. "You're from the Arliss family, right? Don't worry, I'm not here for you."Thera retorted, "Good, because I’ve never seen anyone like you in my social circle!"Thera's sarcasm made Flora's face darken.Flora prided herself on her nobility and looked down on younger people. She turned to Lydia and said, "Are you Lydia?"Lydia met Flora's gaze without backing down. "Isn't it more polite to introduce yourself before asking someone's name, ma'am?"Lydia didn't know who this older woman was, but it was clear she was here to
"I think it looks like a pregnant mistress confronting the wife.""Not necessarily. Maybe the pregnant one is the wife. Mistresses nowadays are bold and wouldn’t kneel.""She might be a slut, acting all weak and pitiful...""Alright, let's just watch!""…"Lydia felt uneasy. What was this woman up to?Odelia began to cry. "Lydia, please stop clinging to Lambert. You have so many young, talented men around you, like Andrew and Mr. Arliss. Even without Lambert, you would do just fine. But I only have Lambert, and now I'm carrying his child. I can't lose him, and the baby needs a father. Please, have mercy on my child."Lydia’s face turned pale, her lips tightly pressed together. Odelia’s kneeling made it seem like Lydia was forcing her.Lydia stood up, intending to leave, but Odelia clung to her legs."What are you doing? Let go of me!"Lydia's face darkened further. She felt like she was de
As the car stopped at the entrance of the neighborhood, Thera noticed a tall man standing outside Lydia's villa.Recalling the reports from the bodyguards and Lydia's previous words, she immediately understood the man's identity.Thera's anger surged.Holding Lydia with one hand and Wythe with the other, she strode toward Lambert.Seeing Lydia and her son, Lambert's expression softened, his eyes filled with a faint affection. "Lydia, you're back!""Mr. Halsey!" Thera's tone was icy. "Why are you standing here all day? Are you here to disgust our Lydia? Do you think she's easy to bully because she has no family? Let me tell you, from the day she became my god-sister, the Arliss family has been her family."Lambert was taken aback but quickly responded, "Thera, I...""Don't 'Thera' me! We're not close. What do you want?"Lambert felt like he was dealing with a fierce sister-in-law. He composed himself and said respectfully, "I don't intend to do anything until Lydia forgives me. I just
Lydia lowered her head, her emotions complicated.The food tasted bland in her mouth, and her long eyelashes trembled, masking her nervousness.Suddenly, a slender hand reached across the table and touched Lydia's chin.Startled, Lydia instinctively slapped it away. "What are you doing?"Lambert's hand was immediately reddened by the slap, but he didn't seem to mind.He kept his eyes fixed on Lydia. "Nothing, you had a piece of vegetable on your face."Lydia blushed at his words, feeling a mix of anger and embarrassment.She lowered her head and resumed eating, her mouth moving rapidly, looking just like Wythe beside her—like two hamsters.Wythe, observing the scene, rolled his eyes internally. Even with amnesia, Dad's tricks were still top-notch.The breakfast was awkward and bizarre, though Lambert found it immensely satisfying. After breakfast, Lydia thought Lambert wouldn't bother her again.However, within half an hour, he returned, this time claiming he had no cleaning cloths an