Exquisite dishes were quickly served, most of which Lydia had never seen before. Taking a bite, she was pleasantly surprised to the core.Seeing the satisfaction and joy in her eyes, Lambert's gaze softened with tenderness. He was willing to do everything he could to protect the smile of this woman in front of him.By the time the two of them were done eating and drinking at "Eleganza," it was almost dusk!"Goodness, we've been eating for over three hours!" Lydia sighed.Indeed, had it been over three hours? Eating, chatting, time just flew by unnoticed.Especially seeing Lydia seeming to enjoy the food at Eleganza so much, Lambert couldn't help but want to order every dish for her to try. Consequently, Lydia inevitably ended up overeating.Seeing Lydia's embarrassed face, Lambert felt in high spirits. He took her hand, "Let's take a stroll nearby. The scenery here is decent!"Lydia nodded shyly, knowing that Lambert was accompanying her to aid digestion.The two walked hand in hand o
Bathed in the cold moonlight from outside the window, Lambert carried Lydia into the room. Leaning forward, his sexy muscles hinted through the thin shirt, pressing against her softness, incredibly ambiguous.His hot and domineering tongue ravaged Lydia's slightly parted lips, making her scalp tingle, her toes curling involuntarily.Helplessly, she grasped Lambert's strong arm, like a drowning person clutching at the last piece of driftwood.Lambert switched on the bedside lamp, casting a warm, dim light that made the room even more ambiguous and tender.Propping himself up on his arm, Lambert pressed his body even closer to Lydia's, and she could even feel the blazing heat against her thighs.Lambert's fingers gently traced her face, his eyes already tinged with red, yet still suppressing the raging desire, his voice husky as he asked, "Is it okay?"Lydia felt her whole body burning up, she bit her lip, unable to speak.Lambert's eyes grew even darker, a throbbing ache in his lower a
Nydia's expression turned ugly.At first sight, Lambert showed no courtesy to Penny. How could this date proceed like this?Moreover, Penny was the daughter of an old friend of hers. She had played with Lambert when they were children.Although Penny's family background was not as affluent as theirs, she was their only daughter and had received good upbringing.Especially since Penny was a high-achieving graduate from Harvard University. Such a girl was talented, beautiful, and led a clean private life.She was a perfect match for their family! Nydia couldn't understand why Lambert was so averse to her!Seeing that the mother and son were about to quarrel again, Odgen quickly intervened, "Alright, let's calm down. Let's just treat this as meeting a new friend, isn't that nice?"Lambert's expression softened slightly at this, but he didn't sit next to Penny. Instead, he walked over to Nydia and said, "Mom, since this young lady is your friend, why don't you accompany her?"Penny's emba
At this moment, Lambert didn't care about their thoughts.His heart was filled with joy. This clever little guy had disappeared after that one time, and he had spent quite some effort searching for him.Unexpectedly, the child suddenly appeared!How could he not be surprised?Wythe stiffened for a moment when Lambert lifted him up, but then relaxed when he remembered his purpose for coming.After all, Dad wouldn't hurt him. As for the others, they still needed to be observed.So, Wythe lifted his cute little head. "I came here to eat, of course, but it's such a coincidence to see Dad here!"Lambert's heart softened, and he reached out to touch Wythe's soft hair. "I've been looking for you for a long time. I didn't expect to find you here. I'm so happy! This time, no sneaking away, okay?"Wythe pursed his lips. "We'll see."Watching the interaction between father and son, the people at the table were completely dumbfounded.Especially Nydia, she had never seen her son so affectionate a
After giving it some thought, Penny's smile deepened at the corner of her lips."Uncle, what are you talking about? Why would I mind such a thing? I'm thrilled for you both! Besides, I really like children. Having such a cute and lively child around would definitely be fun."Odgen sighed inwardly and didn't say anything further, but Nydia's eyes held a newfound appreciation as she observed Penny. Poised, courteous, and most importantly, able to assert her position, such a woman would be more than enough to be Lambert's wife!Lambert paid no mind to their interaction. Ever since Wythe appeared, his entire attention had been focused on the child.Having such a soft and adorable child nestled in his arms was a completely new experience, leaving him somewhat at a loss but also eager to provide everything good in the world for him."Jamie, you mentioned you came for food, have you eaten yet?"Wythe shook his head. "Not yet, I saw Daddy as soon as I came in."Lambert nodded and signaled the
Wythe's indifferent expression made Odgen and Nydia uneasy, especially Nydia.Her frosty face carried a heavy expression of confusion. "Why?"Wythe innocently blinked his eyes. "At first, I was just curious about who my dad was, so I went to find him. Today was just an accident. Besides, my mom doesn't know about this. I was raised by my mom, so of course, I want to be with her!"Nydia's complexion changed several times.Subconsciously, she mentally blacklisted the unidentified woman. These words must have been taught to the child by that woman. Even the incident where Wythe teased Penny was blamed on his mother.To Nydia, the child's mother seemed quite cunning. She knew that directly appearing would not win them over, so she sent a child first.This way, she established her presence, making it easier to marry into the Halsey family later on!The more Nydia thought about it, the more she felt that the child's mother must be a calculating woman. And she detested such women the most.L
While all this unfolded, Wythe had already been whisked away by Nydia and Odgen for comfort.In their eyes, with a mother who would resort to physical punishment regardless of the situation, Wythe must have endured a lot over the years.Even though Wythe earnestly admitted that today was indeed his fault for leaving his mom without saying anything, causing her to worry and leading to her resorting to physical discipline, they couldn't accept his explanation!Lydia's head was still spinning, and she felt dazed by the current situation. Why did a simple dinner end up unexpectedly leading to the discovery of Wythe's biological father?Everything that happened six years ago replayed like a movie in Lydia's mind, making her face even paler, her steps somewhat unsteady.Seeing her expression, Lambert quickly reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Lydia, I'm so happy! I never expected you to be Jamie’s mother! It must be fate!"For the first time, Lambert sincerely thanked the heavens, n
Over the next two days, Lambert truly didn't contact Lydia again, and Lydia focused all her energy on work.However, when she returned home, she would hear Wythe mentioning a few words about his dad calling again.After carefully collecting her thoughts, Lydia finally started to make sense of things a bit.Regardless of whether Lambert was Wythe's biological father or not, she had developed feelings for this man. Or perhaps it should be said that, upon knowing he was Wythe's father, she felt joy and gratitude in her heart. After all, he was such an outstanding man.But at that time, the fear of losing Wythe suppressed the few feelings of joy in her heart, leaving her in extreme confusion. Moreover, Lydia felt that the events of six years ago were ambiguous in terms of who was right and who was wrong.Even if Lambert had stayed that day, perhaps she wouldn't necessarily have ended up with him, and those past hurts would still have occurred. If that's the case, why couldn't she leave be
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;
Upon seeing the information, Lambert felt as though he'd been tirelessly searching, only to stumble upon the answer effortlessly.Watching him hold the household registry, his hands trembling, the elderly woman knew that this young man truly loved his wife. She couldn't help but sigh. Why couldn't people just talk things out calmly instead of storming off? When this Lambert finally found his wife, she made a mental note to have a good talk with her. After all, finding someone who genuinely loves you these days isn't easy, especially someone as handsome and devoted as him.As she shared more advice, Lambert listened attentively. A couple of hours later, there he was, standing outside apartment 803 of Building 6, disguised in a delivery uniform, complete with a sunhat and a package in hand.*Ding dong, ding dong...*Lambert stood at the door, feeling anxious. He feared the person inside wouldn't be Lydia, but also worried they wouldn't answer at all.
The intense longing Lambert felt was like ants gnawing at his heart—an unbearable pain that consumed him. Yet, this separation made him realize even more clearly how deeply Lydia had become a part of his life. Without her, he felt utterly lost, as though she had completely permeated his existence without him even noticing.After a brief rest, Lambert began his search for information. He quietly arrived at the neighborhood where one of the pregnant women named Lydia was living and started asking around about her."You seem unfamiliar. You're not from around here, are you?" An elderly woman approached him, curiosity in her eyes.Lambert's heart leaped at the question. He had been wondering how to start the conversation, and now someone had given him the perfect opportunity. "You've got a sharp eye, ma'am. I'm new here.""I thought so! We don't usually see such a handsome young man in our neighborhood," the woman commented."Are you here for work, or are you planning to settle down? You
Lambert knelt down, meeting Wythe's eyes, and asked gently, "Wythe, are you sure this is what you want? Staying here while we're away—won't you feel lonely?"Though Wythe didn't want to be separated from his father, he wanted even more for his dad to focus fully on finding his mom, so they could all be together again. There's a saying about temporary separation being for a longer reunion—something like that."If I miss you, I can always call or video chat! Don't worry, Dad, I'm all grown up now—I won't embarrass you!"Lambert ruffled Wythe's hair, pride swelling in his chest. "You'll always be my best son! Both your mom and I are so proud of you."Wythe blushed a little. "Dad, don't praise me in front of everyone like this, I might actually get too proud!"Thera, standing nearby, burst into laughter at his bashful expression and swooped in to pick him up, giving him a playful kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry, Lambert. I've got Wythe covered. He'll be just fine with me."Andrew chimed i
Lambert carefully tucked Wythe into bed before solemnly opening the letter Lydia had left behind."...Lambert, by the time you read this letter, I'll probably already be in another city. I'm not sure if we'll ever see each other again.Sometimes, I wonder how we ended up like this. We once loved each other so deeply, but now, we've only caused each other endless pain.There's nothing going on between Andrew and me. I don't know if you'll believe me when I say this, but when I first found out I was pregnant again, I wanted to tell you the truth. Sadly, it seemed like you weren't willing to listen.I tried, again and again, to get back together with you, but no matter how hard I tried, it felt like we were two parallel lines—never to intersect again.Lambert, I don't know if I'm making the right decision, or even why I'm doing this. I just know that if I stayed in Nova City, I would lose my mind. So I've decided to leave. I need to find a place where no one knows me, and I don't know an