At this time, Lambert's condition wasn't too good. Just now, he was only focused on protecting Lydia and didn't have time to take off his clothes stained with concentrated sulfuric acid. As a result, the sulfuric acid seeped in through the clothes. Now his back was burning intensely and he didn't even have the strength to speak. His forehead was covered in cold sweat!"Are you okay?" Lydia asked nervously, her eyes full of worry."I'm fine! First, go and see who that person is?"At this time, Lambert was already in so much pain that he was dizzy and his vision was starting to blur.Lydia's eyes were also red. She supported his arm with one hand. "Don't hold on anymore. Other things can be dealt with later. Going to the hospital is the top priority."Lambert was still hesitating. On one side, Wythe also quickly took Lambert's hand. "Dad, go to the hospital. Seeing you like this makes me very uncomfortable."Seeing the worry in his son's eyes, Lambert finally gave in.A short while late
Wythe quietly walked out and took Lydia's cell phone with him. He left Lydia and Lambert bickering in the ward. He hadn't seen such a lively mom for a long time. Sure enough, Mom actually still likes Dad in her heart, right? So, for now, he could only feel sorry for Uncle Fraine.Wythe sighed guiltily. As soon as he went out, the cell phone rang again.Looking at the name on the cell phone, Wythe couldn't help but sigh again. "Really, you adults are so troublesome. We kids have to worry about everything!"He sighed like a little adult. After hesitating for a moment, he had to answer the phone and spoke weakly."Hello! Uncle Fraine?""Wythe? Where's your mom? Where are you now? Why did it seem like you were in a hospital before? Which hospital are you in?" Andrew's voice was very anxious.Wythe thought for a while. "Uncle Fraine, don't worry. When school was over today, we met a bad person. Dad was injured to protect us, so we came to the hospital."Andrew immediately exploded. "Lamber
"Andrew?" Lydia was extremely surprised. Why would Andrew come here with Lambert's bodyguard?"Boss, when I came up just now, I happened to meet Andrew looking for your room. So I brought him here." Bob seemed to see the confusion in Lydia's eyes. While reporting to Lambert, he also answered Lydia's confusion.Andrew had a gentle smile on his face, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes. As soon as he entered the door, he directly came forward and looked Lydia up and down. Only then did he finally feel a little relieved."Lydia, you really scared me. You don't know how scared I was when I heard you say you were in danger. It seems that you'd better not go out alone in the future.""It's not that exaggerated. Andrew, you are too nervous." Lydia was both touched and embarrassed, and there was also a hint of discomfort."Lydia, it's not that I'm making a fuss. It's just that your situation is special now and you can't afford any accidents." Andrew's smile burned Lambert's eyes. Anyone
Bob nodded. "Yes. And judging from your father's intention, it's obvious that he wants to recognize that mother and child."Lambert pondered for a moment and muttered to himself, "It seems that father is planning to leave himself a way out."He sneered. Saying that his love is as deep as the sea is just so much."Boss, now that woman is not so important yet. Do you think we should...?"Bob made a gesture. Lambert didn't agree. "No need. For now, don't do anything. Just wait and see.""Yes!"Lambert waved his hand, indicating Bob to leave first. Bob nodded. In his heart, he admired Boss's calmness even more. He could remain unruffled in the face of such things. Truly worthy of being the boss.But Odgen is really full of vitality in his old age. Just one night and he managed to create an illegitimate child! Perhaps soon it can't be called an illegitimate child anymore. After all, Odgen means to let that pregnant woman live in the Halsey family to wait for childbirth.Recently, Heloise h
Hearing this, Odgen frowned. "Isn't it? If it's not for the company, then why on earth did you come back? I know you may have heard some rumors. But you should believe that for so many years, I have always been training you as the heir."Although he wants to warn his son, the child in the womb still doesn't know if it's a boy or a girl. Even if it's a boy, it's hard to say whether he will be capable in the future.Besides, it will take at least twenty years to stand on an equal footing.In these twenty years, he has to rely on this son in front of him."Father, you don't need to be so excited. I don't mean anything else. I'm just purely curious. What kind of woman made you pave the way for her in such a short time? If I remember correctly, it hasn't even been three months since my mother passed away."Lambert's tone was somewhat cold. He didn't oppose his father finding another woman. It's just that he couldn't accept another woman replacing his mother and entering the family so soon.
Ben knelt in front of Lambert and Odgen, his head hanging low, looking wretched and decadent yet extremely pious.Odgen sighed. "Ben, get up first."After all, they were friends for many years. He couldn't bear it.Ben pleaded humbly. "Boss, don't persuade me. I'm not a human being! I was blinded by greed and did so many things that were sorry to the company and you. But now I really know I was wrong. Please give me a chance. Whether it's being an ordinary worker or a cleaner, as long as you don't drive me out of the company!"Odgen looked at Lambert with embarrassment. Since he couldn't pull this person up all the time, he simply stopped trying."Ben, if you want to kneel, then kneel. But don't kneel at my house. This is not a church. If you want to confess, go to the church!"Lambert's tone was casual. The contempt and humiliation in his words made Ben's face extremely ugly, but he obediently stood up."Boss, how can you forgive me?
However, facing such a result, Ben was not very satisfied. Before he came, he had estimated the amount he might get. No matter what, it should be more than ten million. As a result, it was directly discounted by 20%. This was still obtained by him begging shamelessly.But now that things had come to this point, Ben also understood in his heart that Odgen probably wouldn't add more money to him. He gritted his teeth but showed a grateful smile on his face. "Odgen, you are really a good person!""We are all brothers. Why say such things? It's rare for you to come today. Let's have a drink together." Odgen felt very comfortable in his heart. He felt that he had done a great good deed and was very proud.Ben naturally would not refuse such an opportunity. But he felt extremely uncomfortable in his heart. He endured the discomfort and said all kinds of nice things, making Odgen beam with joy.After leaving the Halsey family's house, Ben spat at the vermilion g
Thinking of this, Sibyl spoke decisively, "You just said that you would get me out as soon as possible. How soon can it be at the fastest?""In half a month?"Before Ben finished speaking, he saw Sibyl looking at him with a fierce expression and cold eyes. His heart skipped a beat and immediately changed his words. "Within a week. I will definitely get you out of here within a week.""Okay! I'll be waiting for you. Remember, when I get out, I want to see my mom! At home, not in a sanatorium!" Sibyl was extremely arrogant as if she had the upper hand.Since he was here to ask for help, then show some sincerity.Ben nodded repeatedly. Even if Sibyl didn't say it, he also planned to pick Janet up from the sanatorium. After all, only when Janet was in his hands would Sibyl be obedient. Ben was very clear about this.After leaving the prison, Ben quickly found a lawyer. They began to study Sibyl's case. Fortunately, the result was good. Since the
"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