Lambert fell silent after hearing Verna’s words. Although her perspective might not be entirely reliable, she was right about one thing: sometimes women are more resolute than men. While he was still trying to salvage their relationship, Lydia had already moved on to someone else. This realization filled Lambert with a profound sense of sadness.Feeling the weight of this sorrow, Lambert lost the desire to continue the conversation and his tone grew colder. “Verna, if there's nothing else, I’ll hang up now.”“Lambert, we know each other well enough; just call me Verna. It’s late now, so I won’t keep you. Next time, dinner is on me. You must promise to come!”“Alright.”With that, Lambert ended the call. On the other end, Verna pouted, somewhat dissatisfied. It seemed her parents were right—winning Lambert over was not going to be easy. Still, she had brought up Lydia intentionally, hoping to avoid future complications.Lambert didn’t sleep all night, only dozing off on the sofa at daw
Despite the less-than-ideal food, Lambert and Verna had an enjoyable dinner, finding common ground and engaging in lively conversation. By the end of the meal, Lambert saw Verna as more than just a casual acquaintance; she was now like a little sister to him. Verna was content with this progress, understanding that building a relationship with Lambert would take time.Unbeknownst to Lambert, Lydia and Andrew were dining in the adjacent private room, but their visit was mission-driven. Clara, now hospitalized, had requested that Andrew and Lydia film their interactions to keep her entertained. Though the request was odd, Andrew and Lydia obliged, with Andrew particularly grateful for his mother’s assistance. This gave him a legitimate reason to spend time with Lydia.Andrew had chosen the restaurant, known for its romantic ambiance, to enhance the illusion of their relationship. Lydia, despite feeling awkward about posing for intimate photos, complied. Andrew’s suggestion for Lydia to
Lydia clenched her fists secretly, "That's right, my biggest hope now is that you don't show up in front of us anymore, because it really annoys me!"Lambert's emotions gradually calmed down. "I understand.""That's good. I hope Lambert keeps his word and doesn't bother us anymore!" Andrew said cautiously, taking Lydia's hand. "Lydia, let's go."Lambert watched them leave, his eyes darkening. There was no going back for them.Verna, standing nearby, felt a chill from Lambert's demeanor and instinctively stepped back. The current Lambert seemed frightening. Did she really know this man? Would someone like him, whom she hoped would gradually yield to her approach, end up with her?Verna was uncertain. Logic told her to stop, but she felt reluctant. Meeting such a good man was rare; was she really going to give him up so easily? Besides, his ex-wife clearly had a new lover now."Lambert, don't be sad. I'm sorry about today. I wanted to treat you to dinner to thank you, but it seems it up
Lydia lowered her head slightly. Had she not let go yet? She smiled self-deprecatingly at her wild thoughts. She and Lambert had nothing to do with each other anymore, right? So why did it hurt so much to see him with another woman?Verna's gaze occasionally drifted towards Lydia, then a slow smile curved her lips. What an interesting woman, she thought. Lydia was already engaged to Andrew, so why was she still so concerned about Lambert? Eyes couldn't lie, and as a fellow woman, Verna was very sensitive to this feeling. Lydia's words and true feelings were in conflict, making Verna very curious.It wasn't until they reached the Zheng family's door that Verna finally stopped talking, feeling quite satisfied. She politely thanked Andrew and then specifically bid farewell to Lydia.Lydia opened her eyes and stared coldly at her. "Verna, if possible, I don't want to see you again!"Lydia's hostility was obvious, but it only made Verna laugh. She leaned close to Lydia's ear and whispered,
"Maybe, as long as it's Mom's choice, she should know what she wants." Lambert fell silent, holding Wythe tighter, and didn't continue the topic.Wythe glanced at the clock on the wall, hesitating whether to ask Lambert to leave. Though it would be awkward for him to say so, Lambert seemed to understand. Seeing Wythe's expression, he guessed Lydia might be returning soon, and it was time for him to go to avoid making future visits more difficult.Before leaving, Lambert arranged a next meeting with Wythe. Despite Lydia being with Andrew, Wythe was still Lambert's child, an unchangeable fact. Lambert had decided not to remarry, making Wythe his potential sole heir.Lambert gave Wythe a serious goodnight kiss and then left, knowing staying longer might cause unnecessary trouble if Lydia returned. Watching Lambert's figure disappear into the night, Wythe stood at the door, tears welling in his eyes.When Lydia returned, she found Wythe standing at the door, cold and with red eyes. Her he
Lambert smiled slightly. After two days of adjustment, his mood had generally improved. As long as he didn't think about Lydia, he wouldn't feel too heartbroken.Father and son headed to the amusement park. Although it wasn't a Sunday, there were still quite a few people at the park, with many children around Wythe's age accompanied by their parents. The atmosphere was quite lively.Lambert carried Wythe on his shoulders. The striking resemblance and handsomeness of the father-son duo garnered a lot of attention from the crowd."Wythe, you can choose anything you want to play today, and Dad will join you, alright?"Wythe squinted his eyes at the towering roller coaster. "Dad, you said it! I want to ride the roller coaster!""Uh, you're still too young for that. Maybe next time...""How about the drop tower?""That's even more off-limits.""The roller coaster?""No way!" Lambert rejected Wythe's suggestion once again. "Wy
Half an hour later, Lydia stood outside the amusement park, panting. Her eyes were slightly red, as if she had just cried. She gazed at the familiar yet unfamiliar attractions inside the park, feeling a surge of mixed emotions.Meanwhile, inside the park, the father and son duo were blissfully unaware that Lydia had arrived. Wythe was having the time of his life on the bumper cars, a rare treat for him.Suddenly, a message was broadcast over the amusement park's PA system:"Attention Wythe, attention Wythe, your mother is looking for you. Please stay near the carousel and do not wander off. Repeat, stay near the carousel."Wythe's eyes widened with surprise and delight as he turned to Lambert, "Dad, did you hear that? It's Mom! Mom is here looking for me. How did she know we were here?""She probably guessed, Wythe. Let's go quickly so we don't keep her waiting."Lambert's expression grew complicated as he stepped out of the bumper car and t
"Here, take this."Lydia thought for a moment and handed the ointment to Lambert. His eyes flickered as he reached out and grabbed her fingers.Her fingers felt hot, like they were burning with fire. Lydia felt a sudden panic. "What are you doing?""You're concerned about me, aren't you?" Lambert's eyes were bright, sparkling like the stars in the night sky. The excitement and anticipation in his eyes made Lydia feel inexplicably flustered."Don't get the wrong idea. I just think you look awful with that face. I don't want to attract attention, and besides, I caused it. I can't just leave it like this."Lambert's expression quickly darkened, looking disheartened. Holding the ointment, he fixed his intense gaze on Lydia's face. "I can't see it myself. Can you help me apply it?"Lydia's face turned red with a mix of irritation and embarrassment, but she softened and didn't refuse his request. Lambert moved closer, and although there was still
Once Lydia calmed down, she realized Lambert had already come in. Given Wythe's presence, it was obviously unrealistic to ask him to leave.Seizing the moment, Wythe turned to Lydia and said, "Mom, can I stay with you tonight?"Lydia nodded without hesitation. "Of course you can! Where else would you stay?"As she spoke, she shot a glance at Lambert, her eyes clearly indicating that she wanted him to leave as soon as possible. He was just too much to deal with.Unfortunately, Lambert didn't take the hint and instead asked, "Lydia, you only have a small bed here. Wythe won't fit; I think he should stay at my place."Although it was just next door, Lambert's place was vastly different—a spacious two-hundred-square-meter apartment with three bedrooms and two living areas, while Lydia's was only about ninety. As soon as he moved in, Lambert had redecorated one of the rooms specifically for Lydia.Before Lydia could respond, Wythe looked at
No matter how upset Lydia felt, Lambert followed her like a shadow. However, he managed to avoid any more foolish actions after their earlier confrontation, even going so far as to apologize.He was humble, hoping to cheer her up, but she remained as cold as ice, leaving him in despair."Dad, I've arrived at Y City Airport! Come pick me up!"When Lambert received Wythe's call, he felt like a savior had arrived. Ever since their argument over Lydia's job, she hadn't spoken to him at all. Initially, she wouldn't let him in, and now she didn't even open the door. If she saw it was him through the peephole, she would resolutely stay inside!With that attitude, even Lambert's best efforts were useless.Wythe's arrival was the perfect catalyst to break the deadlock. Delighted, Lambert headed straight to the airport after dropping off Lydia's meal, as usual.Meanwhile, Lydia was fuming at the sight of meals consistently hanging on her door. She cou
Lambert presented himself as refined, but his underlying dominance was unmistakable. "That's not the case, Principal. I'm just worried about Lydia's health. She's pregnant, and she's caring for a class full of four- and five-year-olds. If something were to happen, it could be very dangerous for her."The principal furrowed her brow, eyeing him curiously. His concern seemed more like that of a family member than a parent. "While your point is valid, we've already considered this. Surely, you wouldn't expect her to be dismissed? After all, maternity leave is an option now...""Maternity leave is limited," Lambert replied firmly. "Besides, you must know that Lydia can't stay here forever."The principal felt uneasy. Lambert's demeanor and attire suggested he was no ordinary individual; why would he want his family working in such a small place? Something felt off."On what grounds are you so sure?" she asked.Lambert responded with unwavering confiden
Meanwhile, Lydia was feeling quite emotional in her room. The impact of seeing Lambert, whom she hadn't seen in a long time, was overwhelming. He had lost quite a bit of weight, and from his words, it seemed he had been eager to find her ever since he left.It would be a lie to say she wasn't touched; he truly cared about her. She had always held onto him in her heart and never let go. However, the idea of going back because of this was unlikely; after all, she was a stubborn person, and once she made a decision, it wasn't easy to change her mind.Lydia hoped that Lambert would take the hint and leave soon so her life could return to normal. Otherwise, her heart would be in turmoil!As Lambert, whom Lydia hoped would leave, was knocking on the door next door, an elderly man in his sixties opened it, eyeing Lambert suspiciously.Lambert straightened his clothes and spoke with a gentle tone, "Hello, I'm Lambert. The thing is..."Lydia, completely obl
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;