No man could tolerate this!However, this incident revealed to Lennon the reason why Lambert was drinking so heavily: Lydia had someone else. In fact, everyone in their circle knew Lambert was extremely disciplined. It was rare for him to get drunk, even during social gatherings, let alone drink to drown his sorrows. Such a loss of composure was almost unheard of in Lambert’s life, but unfortunately, the only two times it happened were both because of the same woman.Lennon couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. Lydia had become Lambert’s calamity, an obstacle he couldn't overcome. If Lambert were sober, Lennon would have punched him for this. Was it really worth it to be so devastated over a woman? Here he was, falling apart, while she was thriving and had even found someone new. What was there to hold on to?Unfortunately, any words of comfort were wasted on the drunk in front of him. What is it about love that makes people so obsessed and insane?With a long sigh, Lennon decide
The Winston family were just ordinary people and had never witnessed such a scene. They were scared out of their wits and, almost overnight, decisively left Nova City, disappearing without a trace.Verna, locked up at home, was completely unaware of all this. The only thing she knew was that Winston had called her to break up. Then, she saw the check stub that her father had personally written out—a hefty sum of five million dollars. Quite a number, indeed. With that amount, Winston could certainly work ten years less.He actually broke up with her for money? Abandoning their relationship? She couldn't believe it, but the evidence was right in front of her, impossible to ignore.Verna was heartbroken. Meanwhile, Odgen had come to formally propose to the Zheng family, which delighted Verna's parents immensely. They had thought all hope was lost, but the Halsey family’s support was a chance they couldn't pass up. So, the two families quickly agreed to hold a banquet to acknowledge Verna
Lydia followed Wythe's gaze over and froze there at once.Wythe asked cautiously, "Mom, is that Dad? I look like him..."Lydia's eyes suddenly turned red, and then her chest gushed with endless anger and grievance. She pursed her lips and spoke in a cold voice, "Don't worry about him. He has nothing to do with us now."Wythe bowed his head and murmured, "But he has been in the rain, so he will get sick. The teacher said that even if a stranger is in trouble, we should help him..."Wythe's voice was getting lower and lower, because he found that his mother seemed to be really angry. The little guy sat in the back seat of the car with his head hung low and did not say a word. He felt a little sad.Lydia saw her son's expression in the rearview mirror of the car and felt a little sorry, but when she thought of how unfeeling Lambert was before, she couldn't help but harden her heart. When she left, she was so unfeeling, and now she went to her house to play a bitter drama. She really didn
"There is no consensus. Yesterday was just an accident. Lambert, we are all adults, so we naturally have needs. Just treat yesterday as a mistake made by our hormone outbreak. Did you forget that I am no longer your wife!"Lydia deliberately kept a straight face and looked at Lambert with a cold gaze. Only her clenched fists exposed her nervousness at this time. Her whole body was discussing this topic with the other party without any inch. It really made people unable to show any momentum.However, this was not important. What was important was that if there was someone who wanted to bring it up first, then she would rather it be her who spoke up first. In this way, at least she could still retain her final dignity.Lambert's face was a little pale, and his handsome eyebrows and eyes carried a bit of innate indifference. His thin lips lightly opened, "Is this what you want? Only following the feeling of the body and not talking about feelings?"Lydia gritted her teeth, "Yes!"Lambert
"I know you must be worried about the media. Don't worry, we won't invite the media on the day of the engagement, and I will go to greet the relevant people in advance."When Clara heard this, she also took the words and said, "Yes, Lydia, you don't have to be afraid. We will all stand by your side to accompany you and protect you. No one dares to do anything to you! As for the media, leave it to Andrew's father to deal with it.Clara had already opened her mouth. Lydia could only sigh, "I know."Andrew breathed a sigh of relief and subconsciously held Lydia's hand tighter. Although Lydia didn't struggle because of Clara's presence, she still felt a little awkward in her heart. Especially every time she saw Andrew look at her, she couldn't help but worry. After the matter was completely exposed, could Andrew still come out?The Chen family's parents were also very quick. The two of them quickly agreed on the engagement date. It was just a week later. Although it was a bit urgent, beca
"That's true. What do you think of Lambert now?"Thera's sudden inquiry made Lydia look dejected. She thought of the morning when she parted like a stranger. She was the one who offered to leave, but she always felt abandoned.Seeing Lydia in a trance, Thera understood in seconds. It seemed that she really hadn't come out of her original feelings, and she didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing."Actually, I met Lambert once before...""Ah? When? What did he come to you for?" Thera was a little excited and a little worried that Lydia would be hurt because of this."I don't know what he's here for. It was the day of the heavy rain when he stood alone outside my house. I, I didn't hold back, so I let him in."Lydia's face quickly flashed with annoyance and shyness, causing Thera's heart to thump. "You didn't have sex with him again, did you?"Lydia looked down in embarrassment. Thera had understood everything from her reddened ears and was immediately speechless. "Lydia
Andrew, satisfied, took her hand and said, "Let's go, Lydia, don't keep the designer waiting!"Lydia, reluctantly, was led out of the café by Andrew. Meanwhile, Wythe's cunning gaze fell on their joined hands, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and he pursed his lips, lost in thought.What Lydia and Andrew didn't know was that just around the corner in a black Bentley, Bob was faithfully reporting the situation."Boss, Andrew and Lydia have left the café. Should we continue following them?"Lambert was silent for a long time before his hoarse but determined voice came through, "Follow them!"Bob quickly followed. Twenty minutes later, Lambert received the news that Lydia and Andrew had entered a bridal shop.His heart sank to the bottom, and then was filled with the flames of anger, making him increasingly irritable. "They went to a bridal shop?""Yes, from their conversation, it sounds like they are planning to get
Andrew didn’t insist. Somehow, he managed to convince his parents to let Lydia go directly to the hotel with him. Thera had also arrived early. As the bridesmaid, she naturally stayed close to Lydia. Lydia looked at her reflection in the mirror, feeling a bit dazed.Under the makeup artist’s skillful hands, Lydia’s originally delicate face became even more radiant. Her long eyelashes fluttered like little fans, creating ripples in one’s heart. Her glassy eyes, though confused, added a touch of softness, making it hard to look away."You look stunning, Lydia!" Thera couldn't help but praise, causing Lydia to blush."Thera, stop joking. You know the truth behind all this...""No matter the reason, beautiful is beautiful. Speaking of which, we didn’t know each other during your previous engagements, so I couldn't be your bridesmaid. I’m quite happy to have this chance now."Faced with Thera’s teasing, Lydia fe
"Lambert, at this rate, you could almost switch careers to become a nanny!" Horace teased, noticing how expertly Lambert cradled the baby.Unfazed by his friend's jest, Lambert beamed with happiness. "You wouldn't understand if you don't have kids. Once you get married, you'll know. This is my legacy, and I didn't get to care for Wythe when he was a baby, so I'm determined to be hands-on with Candice."No one could truly grasp this sense of compensation!Horace rolled his eyes, clearly at a loss for words. It was pointless to engage with someone so enamored with fatherhood.While the men gathered to chat, Thera leaned closer to Lydia and whispered, "So, Lydia, are you really back together with Lambert?"Lydia nodded. "Yeah. After everything that happened, I realized I need to cherish every single day. And Lambert is sincere—I can feel it.""That's great!" Thera sighed in relief, finally putting her worries to rest."What about you, Thera? I see you and Andrew getting along quite well!
At this moment, Lambert felt completely at ease. It seemed that Lydia's earlier words were not just talk; she was genuinely ready to give them a chance!A smile crept onto Lambert's lips, but there was no time to think of anything else; he needed to take care of their baby, Wythe. Thanks to the maternal training classes he had attended with Lydia, he had learned a lot about caring for newborns. Gently, he picked up his daughter and quickly checked her diaper, only to find that she had wet it.With nimble hands, he changed her diaper, and the little one fell back asleep. Looking at her innocent face, Lambert's heart melted. This was his child, the result of his and Lydia's love.The baby slept soundly, and Wythe had been temporarily taken away by Bob, who had come to deliver some items. Now, only Lambert and Lydia remained in the room, but Lydia, having slept quite a bit earlier, was no longer drowsy."Are you still feeling unwell?" Seeing Lydia frown slightly, Lambert asked with conce
Lambert glanced at his son's disapproving expression and was momentarily at a loss. "Wythe, you might've looked even more wrinkled than her when you were born, yet look at you now—a handsome young man," he teased, smiling at his daughter. Though wrinkly, he found her to be the most beautiful and precious little girl.Wythe huffed proudly, his lips in a slight pout. "I wasn't this ugly! Besides, you didn't see me when I was a baby." A hint of sadness crossed his face; he hadn't been as lucky as his sister—he hadn't had his dad by his side when he was born.Hearing the touch of bitterness in his son's voice, Lambert immediately understood. Wythe was jealous, understandably so. For all his maturity, Wythe was still just a child. For his first five or six years, he had only his mother and no father. He often envied kids with both parents, and when Lydia finally returned home, her on-again, off-again relationship with Lambert had left Wythe hurt and forced him to grow up faster than other
Lambert paced restlessly in the hallway, nearly losing his mind. Every moment was agonizing, with Lydia's screams from the delivery room piercing his heart. He prided himself on being strong, yet in that instant, he felt an overwhelming urge to flee, especially as her cries of pain echoed through. Angry at himself, he slapped his own face—Lydia was suffering because of him, and he'd never realized how terrifying childbirth could be."Calm down. This is what childbirth is like," a woman nearby said kindly. She was the mother of a little girl, and both she and her husband couldn't help but notice how visibly nervous Lambert was. "You've been through this once before, so you should be able to handle it," she added."Why isn't it over yet? Is she in danger?" Lambert's mind was in turmoil, fighting the urge to rush inside and see Lydia himself.The little girl's father stepped in, attempting to reassure him. "You and your family will be just fine," he said. The man recalled his own frantic
At that moment, Lydia was on the verge of total collapse, as if her entire world had crumbled in an instant, and sorrow overwhelmed her.What had she done? What had she been doing these past days?She had been recklessly indulging in Lambert's affection, without any sense of gratitude or restraint. Now, she regretted her actions deeply. If only she had known this day would come, she would never have argued with Lambert or dismissed his love and efforts out of a misguided sense of pride.All she wanted was for him to be safe, to live happily with her and their children, never to be apart.Lydia's vision blurred as she stood in shock, unable to step closer to the crowd to confirm what had happened. But through a gap, she caught sight of a blood-red stain spreading across the ground. The sight was so jarring that it felt as though her heart had been ripped out of her chest."Mom, are you okay?"Wythe ran over, panting, to see Lydia sitting dazed on the ground, staring at the red stain in
Lambert's words made Wythe roll his eyes, secretly exasperated. What was going on with his dad? Wasn't everything decided? Why was he suddenly backing out at the last moment?Men! Their thoughts are just impossible to figure out!Lambert had indeed changed his mind unexpectedly. He didn't want to deceive Lydia, even if it was just a harmless joke. Something about it felt wrong. Even if it was to bring them closer, lying to her didn't seem right.Wythe's plan had been simple he wanted Lambert to stage an accident, making it seem like he'd been hit by a car. He was certain his mom would show her true feelings; if she still cared for him, there was no way she'd just stand by. It was a good plan, but now that the moment had come, Lambert didn't want to test Lydia this way.People's feelings shouldn't be tested.Wythe grew increasingly anxious. They'd prepared everything, but now his dad was retreating? That wasn't like him at all! Taking advantage of n
Half a month had passed since Lydia's last check-up. Lambert continued caring for Lydia with the same attentiveness, unbothered by her cold attitude towards him. Although her indifference saddened him, he was undeterred; his determination grew in the face of difficulty, a testament to his personality.But little Wythe had had enough. He felt it was time to give his parents a nudge towards reconciliation. Yes, it was his turn to step up!So, one morning, when Lambert went out early to buy groceries as usual, Wythe found an excuse to tag along. Lydia didn't think much of it; over time, she had noticed Lambert's earnest efforts and couldn't deny feeling somewhat touched, even if her heart remained conflicted. Deep down, she feared reopening herself to love, only to be hurt again.After all, "Once bitten, twice shy," as they say. Lydia never saw herself as particularly brave—in fact, in love, she was timid and afraid. She longed for a peaceful, uncomplicated l
Once, Lydia believed she and Lambert would grow old together, inseparable and loyal. But her genuine love had only brought repeated hurt and disappointment. That's why she had fled Nova City, leaving behind everyone she knew, so this time, she refused to open her heart again.Lambert sighed, his tone gentle. He knew Lydia wouldn't easily open up to him again, but he didn't mind; he was willing to wait. Determined, he led her to the prenatal clinic, aware of the many tests ahead—ultrasounds, blood tests, monitoring the baby's heartbeat—a series of over ten examinations. Each department was exceptionally busy, requiring an immense amount of patience.Throughout, Lambert remained unwaveringly attentive, showing no sign of impatience. He stayed by Lydia's side with the eager anticipation of any expectant father, his heart fully in it.Before the ultrasound, Lydia needed to drink water, but Lambert, inexperienced in these matters, hadn't prepared any. She didn't feel inclined to remind him
Happiness, it seems, makes people wish the same for those around them. Like the husband in the next hospital bed—he had the sense to keep quiet the moment he sensed the tension between Lydia and Lambert.Lambert didn't seem to mind Lydia's sudden outburst. He simply took off his suit jacket, now stained with soup, and said regretfully, "The soup spilled, Lydia. I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little longer. I'll have someone bring a new one right away! Why not have a piece of cake to tide you over?"Lambert's calm demeanor only made Lydia feel as if her anger was landing on nothing but soft cotton, frustrating her even more. What was Lambert up to? Was he mocking her on purpose?It was infuriating!Lydia knew her emotions were out of sorts lately. Ever since Lambert left, she hadn't had much of an appetite. When she found out his trip was delayed, everything around her began to irritate her. It was as though a cloud of anger clogged her heart, but she couldn't find a way to let it ou