"Moreover, Wythe is a boy. In his upcoming growth, having his father by his side would be better," Lambert argued logically, clearly wanting to keep Wythe with him.However, only he knew that if Wythe stayed with him, he could at least see Lydia in the future. Otherwise, their connection would be completely severed.Lydia's eyes were already red.She stared at Lambert, speaking each word clearly, "No need to trouble Mr. Halsey. If you're worried about Wythe's upbringing, rest assured, I'll find him a father he's satisfied with soon!"Lambert clenched his fist secretly, while Odgen narrowed his eyes, glancing between them. "Enough, both of you. Lydia, if you disagree with this divorce agreement, we can modify it."Lydia nodded. "Fine, I want custody of the child! After all, you should know by now, Wythe chose me!"Lambert wanted to say something, but Odgen held his shoulder. "Lambert, Lydia is Wythe's mother. Believe that he will grow better with his mother. Besides, there will be othe
Seeing the concerned look on her son’s face, Lydia’s feelings of grievance and discomfort surged up once again. She hugged Wythe tightly.“Wythe, from today onwards, it’s just you and me.”Lydia’s voice choked with emotion.Although Wythe didn’t know what had happened to his mother, he instinctively hugged her back.“Mom, no matter what happens, I won’t leave you.”Lydia didn’t speak for a long time, and the mother and son leaned on each other until Lydia’s phone rang.Lydia snapped back to reality and picked up the phone. Seeing the number on the screen, she hesitated for a moment before finally answering.“Lydia, where are you now? Are you okay?” Andrew’s voice sounded anxious and worried.“Andrew, I’m at home. Did something happen?”“Is the news on the internet true?”Although Andrew knew it was a bit too much to ask at this moment, he desperately wanted an answer.Lydia was still a bit confused, but Wythe, who had heard the call, had already opened the computer.Unlike a few days
He mainly feared that in a moment of excitement, she would take the initiative to find Lydia, which would be awkward.Meanwhile, as Andrew was asking his mother for tips on how to pursue Lydia, Lydia had already started packing."Mom, are we really going out with Uncle Fraine?" Wythe asked, folding his clothes and placing them in his small suitcase.He looked up at Lydia. He knew his parents had divorced, and now his mom was traveling with Uncle Fraine.This clearly meant Uncle Fraine was pursuing her, and from the looks of it, his mom was somewhat accepting his advances.Wythe felt a bit down.He understood what divorce meant. Some kids at his kindergarten had divorced parents, and the looks others gave those kids made him uncomfortable. Plus, he was sad about it himself.Seeing the forlorn look on her son's face, Lydia felt a pang of guilt.Adults' actions often had consequences for their children.She knew the divorce from Lambert had upset Wythe, but he had never complained.If sh
Elegant and refined, Andrew stood beside Lydia. They really did look quite suited to each other.Even though Lambert understood that he had no right to reproach her—after all, he had been the one to initiate the divorce—seeing the woman he loved traveling to France with another man so soon after their separation filled him with a jealousy he couldn't suppress.Yes, jealousy.As much as he hated to admit it, that was the undeniable truth.He was jealous of Andrew, jealous that he could openly stand by Lydia's side, hold her hand without hesitation, and even make her smile.Lambert's long fingers swiped across the screen, hesitating to delete the photos because Lydia was in them.He never realized he could be so indecisive. His lips curled into a self-mocking smile. Since he had chosen to divorce, why was he still so reluctant now?He had been so heartless facing Lydia before; she must hate him by now. Thinking of this, his heart sank.After a moment's thought, Lambert transferred the p
The sudden appearance of someone trying to replace his father should have been unacceptable.So when Wythe said such words to Andrew, he was overjoyed, feeling that this child might accept him."Wythe, I solemnly promise that I will take good care of and cherish Lydia. I will never let her shed a single tear or suffer any harm. I only wish for her to be safe and happy for the rest of her life."Wythe nodded, his big eyes showing a hint of reluctance before turning to relief. "Although it doesn't sound nice, I still have to say it: you must keep your promise. Otherwise, no matter what, I will take Mom away."Andrew breathed a sigh of relief and gently tapped Wythe's nose. "Wythe, you're still a kid. You don't need to worry about so many things. At your age, having fun is the most important thing. If you keep thinking so much, you'll turn into a little old man.""Hmph! If I'm a little old man, then Uncle Fraine, you're a big old man, an ancient old man. Let's see how you chase Mom then!
Wythe's eyes turned red, and he threw himself into Lydia's arms. "Mom, don't worry, I'll grow up quickly so I can protect you!"Lydia was moved, gently stroking Wythe's hair. "Good boy! Mom will protect you too. I won't let anything hurt you."At that moment, there was a sudden knock on the door, followed by Andrew's gentle voice. "I'm sorry to interrupt you two, but dinner is ready. Would you like to eat?"Mother and son exchanged smiles and walked out together. Andrew was already waiting outside. Seeing them, he gave a warm smile. "Finally, you decided to come out. I thought you might forget dinner while talking."Wythe stuck out his tongue. "We weren't just talking. I was helping Uncle Fraine by saying good things about him. Otherwise, who knows when Uncle Fraine will finally win over Mom!"Lydia blushed slightly and gently coughed to remind Wythe to watch his words. Wythe, however, pouted and muttered softly, "But it's true. Uncle Fraine seems a bit slow.""Wythe! Don't be rude!"
Lydia sighed. "Thera, as soon as you beckon, a crowd of men will be at your feet. How could you ever be alone?""I don't care. Wythe is mine! Either find another date or come with Andrew. I've already informed him. As for the rest, you handle it. That's that!"With these words, Thera quickly left Wythe's office, leaving him speechless.After getting into her car, Thera dialed a number. Soon, a soft voice came from the other end, "Godmother?""Wythe, I've taken care of it. Just wait and see. Your mother will definitely attend with someone.""That's wonderful. Thank you!" Wythe's voice was filled with joy.Thera, however, felt a bit worried. "Wythe, is this really okay? Helping to matchmake your mother and Andrew?""Of course, it is. Don't worry, Godmother. Everything will be fine. Mom is divorced now and fears being alone. Uncle Fraine will treat her well. Don't you think my plan is good?"Thera laughed. "It's quite good. Once Andrew wins your mother over, we must treat him to a grand
The children were playing happily, so much so that Wythe didn’t even notice Lydia’s arrival.Lydia had indeed come with Andrew today.Andrew was dressed in a white suit, looking as refined and elegant as a prince, while Lydia wore a mauve long dress, exuding intellectual elegance.Their entrance garnered considerable attention, given that it was, after all, an Arliss family gathering.The appearance of two unfamiliar faces naturally sparked curiosity.The Arliss family’s extended relatives whispered among themselves, speculating about Lydia’s identity.“Who are those two? I don’t think I’ve seen them before! But she seems quite familiar with the family—didn’t you see Andrew personally greet her?”“That child playing so well with the eldest’s kids called that woman ‘Mom’. Could she be an illegitimate daughter from somewhere?”“That doesn’t seem likely. I saw Grandpa call them over earlier, and he seemed quite amiable. Given Grandpa’s temper, he detests illegitimate children the most!”