Lydia had come to terms with this realization, although she was unwilling, she couldn't ignore the truth she faced.Seeing Lydia's crestfallen expression, Lambert's heart ached deeply. He tightened his grip on her hand and asked, "Lydia, what's on your mind again?"Before Lydia could respond, Lambert's phone rang. This time, it was a call from the Halsey family.Frowning, Lambert answered, "Hello...""Lambert, it's me!" came Ogden's slightly weary voice from the other end of the line. "Why did you hang up on your mom again? You know her temperament. She's always been proud, but it's surprising that she's been wrong twice recently!"Ogden sighed, and Lambert remained silent."Lambert, we were indeed wrong this time, and we have been punished for it. We invested a lot of emotions in this Odelia before, and now knowing we were deceived, your mom's initial inability to accept it is understandable. But do you really want to resent her for this? Are you going to disown us?"Lambert heard th
"This is the newly developed revolving restaurant, which also features a romantic theme for couples. I'm so glad you like it here! Beautiful Miss Lydia, may I have the honor of dining with you?"Lydia blinked, "I'd be delighted!"The two exchanged smiles, their lips curling into gentle, warm expressions.Lydia's eyes sparkled with surprise and excitement; it was her first time seeing such a dreamy and beautiful restaurant. At this moment, they were the only guests.Soon, a waiter arrived with menus.After Lydia ordered a few dishes, a soft piano melody began to play.Lydia then noticed a waiter seated at the piano, and another person bringing a bottle of red wine.The man delivering the wine appeared to be the restaurant manager, a dignified man in his forties. He bowed respectfully to Lambert, "Welcome to our restaurant. I hope you both enjoy your meal."Lambert nodded at him, and the manager quickly retreated, exhaling deeply only once he was outside.Having the big boss and his wif
In front of the bar stood a man in his forties, his bald head catching the light, his rugged face marked by a prominent scar.A long gold chain hung around his neck, giving him the look of a nouveau riche.Surrounding him were men exuding an aura of menace, clearly not people to be trifled with. Few dared to meet their gaze directly.Odelia recognized the bald man. In her past with Jo, she had gained some knowledge about the underworld. In Nova City, aside from the Arliss family, another formidable figure was known as "Knife." He was a force to be reckoned with, holding territory alongside the Arliss family.Odelia had seen Knife once before, from a distance.This time, she intended to approach him directly.She swirled the wine in her glass and downed it in one gulp.Apparently, her bold stare had caught Knife's attention. He looked her way, his eyes showing faint displeasure and warning. A woman daring to look at him so brazenly?She must be tired of living.The men around Knife whi
Odgen and Nydia, having recently been deceived, felt a special fondness and warmth seeing Wythe, who shared their blood. This softened their attitude towards Lydia considerably.Lydia felt a gentle joy in her heart.Although the Halsey parents hadn't fully accepted her, as Lambert had said, as long as they loved each other, the Halsey parents would have to come to terms with it.Moreover, the current way of interacting wasn't bad. After so many trials, if Odgen and Nydia were too enthusiastic, she wouldn't know how to handle it.Overall, the dinner went smoothly, leaving Lydia in a good mood as they left the Halsey house, a smile lingering on her face, catching Lambert's attention."You're that happy?" Lambert asked."Of course! I've always dreamed of a simple, harmonious family life. Isn't this wonderful?" Lydia's eyes sparkled with joy.Lambert smiled and held her hand, "As long as you're happy."Lydia felt incredibly fortunate these days, her whole demeanor radiating happiness. The
Although the events described took only a moment, they left a lasting impression.As people gasped in surprise, Lambert stepped forward, shielding Lydia. With a swift motion, he scooped Wythe up by the waist and, in the next second, Wythe was securely seated on Lambert's arm.The crowd erupted in excitement, especially as Lambert, with a caring smile in his eyes, gently flicked Wythe's forehead. "You little rascal, why are you running around? You almost crashed into your mom!"Wythe stuck out his tongue and peeked over Lambert's shoulder to look at Lydia. "Mom, are you okay?"Lydia smiled wryly, relieved that it was a close call. She had genuinely been frightened for a moment.Lambert, holding Wythe in one arm and Lydia’s hand with the other, presented a picture-perfect family that left everyone envious.Wythe whispered into Lambert's ear, "Dad, I think I should walk on my own. This is so embarrassing!"Finding Wythe's serious little face amusing, Lambert obliged to maintain his son's
"You were amazing, but I'm still sore. Can we stop for today? I’ll make it up to you tomorrow!"Newman narrowed his eyes slightly. "You're not brushing me off, are you?"Odelia's heart skipped a beat, and she forced a smile. "How could I dare? I'm counting on you to help me connect with Knife!"Newman spat and slapped Odelia across the face. "Thinking about another man while you're in my bed? If my brother hadn’t turned you down, you wouldn't even be with me!""That's not true! I need to talk to Knife for business, nothing more."Before Odelia could finish her sentence, Newman pressed her down again.Meanwhile, Lambert and Lydia were basking in the limelight. Since revealing their relationship at the celebration party, Lambert often posted photos on his social media account.A new photo he uploaded showed Wythe sitting obediently at the table, a plate of cookies in front of him.With a serious expression, Wythe nibbled on the cookies like a little hamster. Lambert captioned the photo,
She paused for a moment, with a half-smile, "Still calling me 'auntie' after all this time?"Nydia let out a mocking laugh, while Lydia remained silent.Yes, she had her faults too. She never considered Lambert's parents as her own family.To her, they were just her husband's family, not hers. But could she be blamed for that?Relationships are a two-way street. One person's efforts alone aren't enough.In the study on the second floor, Lambert held Wythe's little hand as they stood facing Odgen, who was sitting thoughtfully behind his desk."Dad, is there something you wanted to discuss?" Lambert initiated."Lambert, this matter should have been addressed earlier, but we never had the chance. Wythe is no longer a child. Next month, on the third day, we have our family ancestor worship ceremony. I want to take this opportunity to officially acknowledge Wythe in our family genealogy."Lambert frowned. "What about Lydia? She's my wife and should naturally be accepted together."How coul
Seeing Odelia in such a state, Lydia felt an uneasy sense of foreboding, though she knew this woman could no longer pose a real threat to her.“What are you doing here?” Nydia spoke first, her voice tinged with anger, her gaze filled with loathing as she looked at Odelia.Odelia lowered her head, her long hair casting a shadow over her face, adding an air of fragility and pain. "Auntie, I'm sorry. I came to apologize."“Apologize?” Nydia echoed, her words barely out when Odelia suddenly knelt before her, tears brimming in her delicate, almond-shaped eyes.“Auntie, I know you may never forgive me, but I didn't mean to deceive you. I made mistakes because I thought I loved Lambert. I believed that by staying by his side, staying in the Halsey family, I could win his love. But I never expected to ruin everything.”Tears glistened as they fell from Odelia's eyes onto the floor.“Auntie, I didn’t know about the child at first. I truly believed it was Lambert’s child. Otherwise, why would I