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!”
Thera’s confident and natural demeanor left Thera at a loss for words.Ronald, on the other hand, glanced at the three of them with a half-smile and raised his glass. "It's an honor to have Lydia here, and who's this handsome fellow by her side? Lydia, aren't you going to introduce him? Or are you planning to surprise us?"Lydia felt a bit awkward, but Andrew smiled and said, "I've long heard of Ronald's charm and sophistication, and now I see it's true! I'm currently pursuing Lydia."Andrew's straightforwardness made Lydia's face flush, not from shyness but from embarrassment.She instinctively looked at Lambert, who remained expressionless as if he was oblivious to everything, which made her feel a deep sense of loss.Ronald continued, "Brother Chen has a keen eye, unlike some people who miss out on gems. I wonder if they ever regret it!"The previous remarks were subtle, but this one was an obvious jab. Lambert's handsome face showed no signs of being affected, which only added to
Seeing that Lydia seemed somewhat sober and not as drunk as he had imagined, Lambert was about to turn and leave when Lydia suddenly grabbed his collar.Lambert was taken aback, and then he saw the woman in front of him shedding large, heavy tears.“Lambert! Why? Why are you doing this to me?”Seeing her tears, Lambert felt a pang in his heart. He instinctively reached out to caress her face but quickly withdrew his hand, realizing it was inappropriate. “You’re drunk. I’ll have Thera take you home.”By this time, Lydia was thoroughly drunk. Her eyes were red, and she clung tightly to Lambert’s clothes, refusing to let him leave.Lambert felt a bit at a loss. He wanted to push her hands away but couldn't bring himself to do it.“Lambert... Lambert...”Lydia called out his name repeatedly, her tears falling like pearls, soaking Lambert’s shirt and piercing his heart.Lambert couldn’t care about anything else anymore. He scooped her up and strode toward his car.Lydia’s face was pale, he
Even though he knew everything before him was nothing more than a beautiful dream, and that once the dream ended, they would still go their separate ways, Lambert couldn't bring himself to let go.Lydia responded passionately to his kiss. Her small frame suddenly seemed to burst with immense strength, pushing Lambert onto the bed and straddling him. Her hands fumbled eagerly at his clothes, and her lips impatiently kissed his face.Lambert felt both amused and saddened. The usually reserved woman now behaved like a kitten, eager to assert her territory. He could easily push her away, but he couldn’t bear to let her go.In her hazy state, Lydia felt an urgent need to do something incredibly important. She wanted to hold the man before her, to make him hers forever, never to leave. However, she couldn’t seem to find the right way, and frustration filled her eyes.Seeing Lydia like this softened Lambert’s heart, and the heat stirred by her eager movements made him feel out of control.At