"Odelia, ..."The sharp questions from the reporters made Odelia's face turn pale.She instinctively covered her belly, trying to feign discomfort to avoid facing the facts.Perhaps she didn't need to pretend, as her excessive nervousness was indeed causing her to feel unwell.At that moment, the hotel door was suddenly pushed open from the outside, and two teams of bodyguards entered, forcibly parting the crowd to create a path.The reporters grew even more excited, as if injected with adrenaline. Someone else was coming? It seemed today's dramatic scene was far from over!"Who said Odelia is not part of our family anymore?"Odgen's powerful question instantly gave Odelia confidence. She brightened up and straightened her back, greeting them, "Uncle, Aunt, why are you here?"The appearance of Odgen and Nydia generated another flurry of camera flashes. Under the lights, Nydia smiled gently as she stepped forward to hold Odelia's hand, not even glancing at Lydia as she passed by.Lydia
Just the thought of their usually obedient son defying them ever since meeting this woman made the old couple feel extremely frustrated."Lydia, don't get too proud of yourself. Lambert is only temporarily infatuated with you. Who knows what the future holds? You better watch yourself!" Odgen's words showed mild disapproval, but Nydia's statement clearly placed her on the opposing side.Everyone at the scene was focused on the unfolding events, speculating on what might happen next. Some even wondered if things would escalate into a physical confrontation.Odelia, standing beside Nydia, was visibly pleased.So what if Lydia was with Lambert? Without the approval of the Halsey parents, Lydia's position as their daughter-in-law would always be precarious.No one likes having someone they dislike around constantly.Odelia was particularly pleased because if Lydia and Odgen were on bad terms, it might extend to her child.As long as Odelia could produce a male heir, her position would be
Lydia had long given up on trying to understand what their criteria were for judging if she was a qualified daughter-in-law.Now, she truly didn’t care anymore. As long as Lambert stood firmly by her side, that was enough.Seeing Lydia remain silent, Wythe took the initiative to respond, “That’s not right. My mother taught me well, but I can’t say the same for you. Every time we meet, nine out of ten times it ends in a fight!”“So you always stand by Lydia’s side? Haven’t you considered that this woman might be using you? You’re too young to understand and realize you’re being used,” Odelia chimed in, desperate to assert her presence.Wythe looked at her with utter disdain, “Aunt, it might be impolite, but I seriously doubt your intelligence. This is my mother, the person I love the most, who gave birth to and raised me. If I don’t protect her, should I protect you? Besides, if a person doesn’t love their own mother, are they even human?”Wythe’s words stunned everyone present. They f
Odgen calmed down, but Nydia wasn’t ready to let it go. “Nonsense? Who’s really being nonsensical here? You’ve abandoned your fiancée at home, still entangled with Lydia. If it wasn’t to deal with your mess, would your father and I have come here?”Lambert raised an eyebrow, “Mom, are you sure it’s because of me? Isn’t it for this woman named Odelia?”“She’s your fiancée!”“She’s not! My wife has always been one person, and her name is Lydia!”“But she’s carrying your child now!”“Are you sure that child is mine?”Lambert’s mocking smile made Nydia’s heart skip a beat. “Lambert, what are you saying?”Odelia, emotional, also chimed in, “Lambert, don’t you believe me? The child is definitely yours! Have you forgotten that night…”“Shut up!”Lambert was thoroughly tired of this woman’s persistence. He turned to his parents, “Dad, Mom, do you really want to continue this discussion here?”Odgen hesitated, but Nydia waved it off, “There’s nothing to hide. Why can’t we discuss it? We can sc
Nydia’s heart nearly stopped at the sight of the blood. "Quick, take her to the hospital!"Odelia, crying, said, "Auntie, do you believe me now? This child really is Lambert’s! I didn’t want to keep him at first, but now, I can’t bear to lose him..."Nydia held her hand tightly, desperately trying to comfort her. "Enough, Odelia, don’t speak anymore. Rest well. We’re going to the hospital now. Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, no one will bully you."She was extremely anxious; after all, Odelia was carrying her grandchild."Thank you, Auntie!" Odelia finally closed her eyes, pretending to faint.Lambert took a step forward, wanting to say more, but Odgen glared at him. "What else do you have to say? Don’t think I don’t know about your little tricks. Horace helped you with that fake paternity test, didn’t he? You’ve really outdone yourself, using such a method to shirk responsibility!""Don’t you believe me?" Lambert frowned."Do you think Odelia would go to such lengths to stay in the
"Well, as long as you understand," Flora sighed, "regardless of whether Odelia marries into the Halsey family, for your future’s sake, you can’t have a fierce daughter-in-law."Nydia sighed deeply, resonating with Flora’s words. "Flora, you’re absolutely right. But my son won’t listen to us. It’s as if he’s bewitched. Who knows what spell that vixen has cast on him.""You can’t let the younger generation do whatever they want. You are the parents, after all."They chatted as they walked toward Odelia’s hospital room. Upon entering, Flora immediately saw Odelia’s conspicuous bandage and rushed over."My poor Odelia, what happened? Why did you do this to yourself?"Odelia, looking pale but spirited, saw Flora and Nydia enter and quickly tried to sit up. "Aunt, Auntie, you’re here...""We’re family, lie down. Is your head still dizzy?" Nydia’s voice was incredibly gentle, which would astonish Lambert and others if they were present.Odelia forced a weak smile. "I’m fine now. Thank you fo
Lydia glanced at him but said nothing more.By the time they got back, Wythe had fallen asleep in the car, prompting Lydia to voice her lingering doubts."Lambert, what are your intentions?" Lydia's voice was calm, though Lambert sensed an underlying unease in her tone. He pulled the car over, turning to face Lydia."What's troubling you?"Lydia pursed her lips. "Nothing. I just think if you can't bear to..."Lambert narrowed his eyes slightly, his voice low and dangerous. "Bear what? Ignore Odelia and let her ruin what we have between us?"Lydia's eyes flickered as she tightened her grip, murmuring softly, "I didn't mean it that way. It's your choice."Lambert stared at her for a long moment before sighing deeply. Then, with a firm hand under her chin, he made her meet his eyes.Tenderness softened his dark gaze, and without hesitation, his lips covered Lydia's rosy ones.His tongue traced her lips gently yet firmly, parting them before her attempt to escape, intertwining with her li
It was at that moment that Jo suddenly realized he hardly knew his bed companion at all.Since then, although Jo still missed Odelia, his desire to see her gradually waned, especially upon hearing she had hooked up with a wealthy man.The last time they bumped into each other at the café,Jo found himself not as composed as he had imagined. He wanted to have a proper talk with Odelia but ended up missing the chance due to a scuffle with a detective.This time, Jo hadn't expected to encounter Odelia at the hospital. He was determined not to let this opportunity slip by.Following Odelia cautiously, Jo waited until she stopped in a secluded corner of the garden. She glanced around anxiously before lowering her voice, "What do you want to say? I already told you at the café, we're over. You better not bother me again!""I'm not trying to bother you. I just want to know if you're doing okay now."Odelia grew impatient. "I'm fine. If I didn't make it clear last time, let me repeat it today