Although they would interact and show affection in front of them, the awkwardness shown in their every move and gesture made her want to persuade her son to think it over again for a long time.But after hearing Lydia's words today, Clara suddenly understood. In fact, it was always her son who was enthusiastic while the girl didn't like him! This made Clara want to blame but also feel heartbroken. Why is her son so stupid?"Uncle, aunt, I'm sorry! I know that I have caused you a lot of trouble during this period, and I also know that I have violated the original agreement with Andrew. But I don't want to deceive you anymore, and I don't want Andrew to continue to indulge in this false life. For me, Andrew is like my own brother. I don't want to hurt him. I want him to be happy!"Tears welled up in Clara's eyes immediately. While Chad put his arm around Clara's shoulder, his face was livid. Any parent would not feel good when they hear that their prospective daughter-in-law is only som
"Andrew is just this kind of person. He has been stubborn since he was a child. But this time he has really hit a hard wall. But it's good in a way. Maybe after this time, he will become enlightened!""I hope so!"Chad and Clara were extremely worried. Lydia, on the other hand, was completely relieved. After having a heart-to-heart talk with Chad and Clara, she only felt that the whole person was much more relaxed."Mom, what were you talking about just now?" Wythe asked curiously."Nothing. Wythe, there is one thing that mom has never asked you. If one day you have to be separated from mom, then will you stay at the Fraine family or go back to your dad?"Wythe blinked his big eyes, looking a bit uneasy. He tightly held Lydia's clothes. "Mom, where are you going? Don't leave me behind!"Lydia stroked Wythe's little head. "Wythe, you haven't answered mom's question yet. Among Uncle Fraine and your dad, who do you prefer to live with?"Wythe thought carefully for a while. "Mom, don't be
"Come on, don't be so cold. We're all just here to have a good time. If you're feeling down, why not share it with us? Maybe we can help," one of the women suggested.Andrew took another deep gulp of his drink and muttered to himself, "No, no one can help me. No one!""That might not be true, handsome. From the looks of it, are you heartbroken? Come on, tell us. Maybe we can offer some advice."When Andrew remained silent, the two women exchanged glances and reached out to grab his arm. Before they could, Thera, having seen enough, walked over swiftly, her steps light yet forceful, and yanked Andrew to his feet."Hey! Who do you think you are?"The two women, upset that their "prey" had been snatched away, glared at Thera. But she simply raised an eyebrow, giving them a disdainful look. "You're hitting on my man. Who do you think I am?""What makes you think he's your man? I could say he's mine! We spotted him first!" they retorted. After all, a man with such clean looks, perfect feat
Andrew still hadn't recovered from the shock. The sudden shift from bliss to torment made him feel utterly disoriented.How did this happen? Wasn't the person with him last night Lydia? How had she suddenly become Thera? He had unintentionally betrayed Lydia!Andrew closed his eyes in agony, but Thera blew a puff of smoke directly in his face, causing him to cough repeatedly. She stood up, towering over him with a condescending gaze."Andrew, you don't need to make that face. We're adults; we can own up to our mistakes. Last night was just an accident. If it bothers you, you can just forget about it."Andrew looked at her with a mixture of surprise and disbelief. He was familiar with Thera's tough and independent personality but hadn't expected her to be so nonchalant!Still, regardless of how Thera viewed things, Andrew knew that as a man, he couldn't just walk away after sleeping with someone without taking responsibility, even if his own feelings were in complete disarray."Thera,
"All you want to discuss is the aftermath of last night and whether Lydia will find out about it. So let me make my decision clear first, yesterday was just an accident. I won't care about it or tell Lydia; as for whether you say anything, that's up to you! Second, starting today, I've decided to pursue you!"Andrew was taken aback. The sudden change left him confused. What was happening? Did he just mishear something?Thera's beautiful eyes were fixed on Andrew with a sharp gaze. "What? Am I not allowed to pursue you?""Uh, yes... you can..." Andrew almost instinctively replied under her intense stare."Then what are you waiting for? Didn't I ask you to help me buy an outfit? Are you really going to let me go back like this?"Andrew wanted to protest but found himself swallowing his words. By the time he realized it, he was already in a clothing store helping Thera pick out clothes. After all, he had accidentally torn her outfit the previous day. Ugh, alcohol and mistakes!Andrew, be
"Wythe, you're the best!"Lambert felt his mood lift as he was infected by Wythe's joy, dispelling some of his recent gloom."I wish Mom were here so we could grill the fish together. This is the first fish I've ever caught myself!" Wythe mumbled, a hint of disappointment in his voice.Upon hearing this, Lambert's expression darkened. More than Wythe, he wished Lydia were present, but that was just a fantasy, wasn't it? He had thought that by inviting Wythe to celebrate his birthday, Lydia would join them. Instead, she let Wythe ride alone and didn't want to see him. She must really hate him now.Noticing Lambert's change in demeanor, Wythe realized he might have said something wrong and felt anxious. Today was his dad's birthday, and he didn't want to upset him.Wythe hesitated; he could tell his dad the truth about his mom's pregnancy, but he had promised her not to say anything.Frowning and looking conflicted, he watched as Lambert snapped back to reality, scooping him up and plac
At this moment, Odgen had only one thought in his mind. What Lambert said earlier about cutting off ties with Lydia was simply deceiving him! When did this Lambert become so duplicitous?"Odgen, what's wrong?" Lydia deliberately showed confusion. Odgen, on the other hand, had a cold expression. "Nothing. Since we've encountered them, let's go and take a look."When Odgen and Lydia went over together, Lambert was helping Wythe peel an apple. He carefully peeled off the apple skin, cut it into small pieces, and put one into Wythe's mouth. Wythe chewed with his cheeks puffed up. With those big, watery eyes, he looked exactly like a little hamster.Lambert stared tenderly at his son eating, feeling extremely peaceful in his heart."Lambert! Why are you here? If I remember correctly, the JS project has reached a crucial moment. Instead of supervising at the company, you come here to accompany a child on an outing?"The moment Odgen appeared, Wythe subconsciously widened his eyes. Unfortuna
"Lambert, we have painstakingly raised you and put you in the position of the boss of Universal Conglomerate. And all we get in return is such a sentence from you? You ungrateful wretch! If your mother were still alive, she would probably be angered to death by you again!"Lambert pursed his lips. Wythe widened his eyes and looked at Odgen. "Grandpa, although I don't know why you are so angry, hitting people is wrong. You should apologize to Dad!"Odgen gave Wythe a cold glance. "Sure enough, father and son are alike. The older one is an ungrateful wretch, and the younger one is no better. What right do you have to lecture me? Just because of your inferior mother?"Wythe clenched his small fist, his face flushed red. There was a glimmer of water in his big eyes. He was purely angry. He didn't know that his grandpa was such an unreasonable person."Wythe, be good. This is an adult matter. Don't get involved."Lambert patted Wythe to soothe his excited son. Wythe nodded extremely obedie
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;
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