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
Ron felt he had turned the tide and was extremely pleased with himself. So what if Lydia inherited the G Group now?She would still be a woman scorned by many, wouldn't she? The media was always the best tool.Just thinking about his performance on TV not long ago, he himself felt deeply emotional.A cold gleam flashed beneath his gold-rimmed glasses.Ron refused to believe it. If he could corner Lydia six years ago, how could she still have him under control six years later? Hmph!After parking the car in the underground garage, Ron checked the time.As a token of appreciation for the help from the director earlier, he had made a dinner appointment with him today.Stepping out of the car, Ron straightened his clothes and walked confidently towards the exit of the parking lot.Suddenly, several burly men got out of a Hummer, each one tall and muscular with fierce expressions.Ron glanced at them and quickened his pace. These guys looked like trouble, and he didn't want any part of it.
Emotional interviews could quickly be brought to an end, with no further broadcasts, and even the host apologizing for their words – all thanks to Lambert.Although this left him owing his friend Lennon a favor, hearing from Wythe's call that Lydia's mood had improved greatly also brought him a sense of satisfaction.As for Lydia, though unaware of all this, she didn't continue to focus her energy on the scoundrel Ron.As for remarriage, Lydia expressed complete indifference, stating she could just as well sue Ron for bigamy!Meanwhile, Lambert hadn't called during this time, leaving Lydia feeling unsettled. Despite her earlier request for no contact, she couldn't help but secretly resent his absence.Wythe noticed Lydia's mixed feelings and thus, on the same day, when he and Lambert were video calling, he deliberately called Lydia over.Seeing Lambert's dazzling dark eyes on the screen, Lydia couldn't help but blush. Suddenly, all those little bumps in their relationship seemed to va
Lydia's gaze swept over the recently completed sample clothes and the precious design sketches, a hint of heartache flickering in her eyes, but anger soon replaced it.Seeing Lydia appear, the madness in Maggie's eyes gradually subsided a bit. "You finally decided to show up! I'm asking you, did you arrange for someone to hurt Ron? I know you're wealthy and powerful now, but don't forget, all of this was supposed to be ours!"Lydia looked at the hysterical Maggie, her angry gaze gradually cooling into pity.She slowly curved her lips into a smirk. "Maggie, it seems it's you who hasn't figured things out! Last week, I officially acquired ownership of the G Group. Moreover, these things were all left to me by my mother. They have nothing to do with you!""Bah! Let's not talk about property matters. How do you explain Ron's injury?" Maggie knew the property issue was settled, so she moved on to the matter of Ron being hurt.Lydia frowned. "What happened to Ron?""Don't play dumb with me!
Lydia dialed Maggie's number first. Maggie sounded startled when she answered, then her tone turned sour. "Why are you calling me?""It's nothing. I just wanted to thank you for the compensation. Harlan has already given the money. Since that's settled, those crazy videos I have of you are useless now. So, I've decided to give them back to you." Lydia's tone remained calm."You're being so generous?" Maggie frowned, clearly not believing Lydia's words."Whether you believe it or not is up to you. Since I'm short on time, you better make up your mind quickly. Today at 1 PM, Queen Hotel, second floor. Whether you come or not is your choice." Lydia hung up the phone, feeling confident that Maggie would show up. Even if it wasn't for the videos, she would come to see what Lydia was up to.Indeed, Lydia's guess was correct. Maggie did plan to check the situation. Moreover, she intended to use this incident to tarnish Lydia's reputation, portraying her as a seemingly innocent but internally
Maggie's footsteps staggered. Eight years of love couldn't compare to Lydia?Or perhaps, it couldn't compare to Lydia's position in the G Corporation! She couldn't bear to listen anymore!Especially when Ron blamed her for all the things they did to Lydia back then, Maggie felt like her heart was plunged into an ice cellar, trembling with cold!This man! This man she had been with for eight years, investing her youth and emotions in, was he really speaking ill of her like this?Moreover, for the sake of gaining Lydia's forgiveness, he wanted to divorce her?Maggie's eyes turned red, flames of anger almost engulfing her whole being. She looked squarely at Lydia.It was all because of this woman! It was because of this woman that Ron would say such things!Maggie gritted her teeth and took a step forward. "Lydia! You wicked woman! Go to hell!"As she spoke, she picked up the coffee cup from the table and hurled it towards Lydia.Fortunately, Lydia was prepared. She quickly got up and av
In the hospital room, permeated by the smell of disinfectant, Maggie lay pale on the bed.Outside, Ron sat on a bench, several cigarette butts scattered at his feet.He held another cigarette in his hand, smoke curling around him, darkening his genteel face, giving it a somber air.His clothes bore traces of blood, and his hair was disheveled from the earlier press scrum, making him look disheveled.After a moment, hurried footsteps approached, and Harlan rushed with Mildred towards the direction of the ward.Seeing Ron sitting there, Mildred hurriedly asked, "What's going on? Where's Maggie?"Ron stubbed out his cigarette. "She's inside.""What exactly happened?" Mildred was on the verge of breaking down.Ron paused. "They said she had a miscarriage.""What?" Mildred's eyes widened, and she stepped forward, grabbing Ron's collar. "What are you saying? When did Maggie get pregnant? How could she suddenly have a miscarriage? Did you do this?"Why were they both present when things went
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