Lydia widened her eyes, taking a moment to process Lambert's words.She blushed crimson, but by then, she was already melting under Lambert's kiss. Her hands clung helplessly to Lambert's arm, her eyes shimmering with desire.Her slightly parted lips, flushed from the kiss, looked irresistibly tempting.Lambert's gaze fell, catching a glimpse of her delicate skin peeking out from her slightly open neckline, and the softness of her breaths, quickening, almost teasingly elusive.A surge of heat rushed through Lambert, his throat tight.His gaze grew even deeper as he lowered his head, capturing Lydia's lips in a possessive, dominant kiss.The fiery sensation from the depths of her being left Lydia feeling utterly defenseless. Her hazy eyes carried a hint of anticipation, like a fish waiting to be pulled from the grill, yearning for someone to extinguish the flames."Mama! Your favorite TV show is starting!"The sudden sound from outside abruptly snapped the two out of their desire-fille
Lydia's eyelashes fluttered lightly like dancing butterflies, the warmth still lingering on her cheeks.Seeing Lambert's determined gaze, as if he wouldn't give up without a kiss, she reluctantly relented.After all, she couldn't deny the stirring of her own heart, could she?Taking the initiative, Lydia leaned in, her cherry lips brushing against Lambert's sensual jawline.A fleeting touch, but before she could pull away, Lambert's large hand firmly held her head in place.His gentle yet authoritative tongue ventured into Lydia's mouth, leaving her breathless before releasing her, a low chuckle rumbling from his chest as he rested his head on her shoulder, infecting Lydia with its vibrations.She knew Lambert was genuinely happy, and suddenly, many of her worries from before seemed to dissipate.Perhaps, even if he left the Halsey household, it wouldn't be as dismal as she imagined?Besides, who's to say who would compromise first in the end? Lydia felt strangely certain about this i
With both parties acquainted and SAC already leaning towards Lydia's studio, the meeting proceeded smoothly, facilitated by Andrew's presence.After the meeting, Andrew stayed behind to speak with Lydia alone."I didn't expect this!"Seeing the smile in Lydia's eyes, Andrew's gaze softened even more. "Yeah, if I hadn't come over, I wouldn't have known that the studio our company is collaborating with this time is yours, Lydia."Lydia smiled. "I have to thank you for your generosity earlier, making our first business deal go so smoothly.""If you want to thank me, how about having coffee together?"Lydia's eyes sparkled. "Sure!"Andrew was pleasantly surprised. He thought she might refuse, but to have the opportunity to have coffee with the girl he had secretly admired for years excited him beyond measure.Andrew tried to contain his excitement, reminding himself not to be rude. So, they left the meeting room one after the other, heading to the café downstairs.It was still working hou
The next morning, when Lydia woke up, her favorite breakfast was already on the table.Lambert and Wythe were already seated, eating.Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lydia glanced at them and sat down next to Wythe, stealing a glance at Lambert.Lambert was elegantly sipping his coffee, as if tasting expensive wine.Sensing Lydia's gaze, he raised his eyes slightly, meeting hers for a moment, causing Lydia to quickly lower her head.She wondered why he was looking at her like that when she hadn't done anything wrong.After coughing lightly, Lydia spoke up, "I know I've neglected you guys these past few days, but the company's just getting started. Thankfully, we'll be done in another two days. How about we all go out for a day of fun as a family?"Lambert put down his spoon. "Another two days?"Lydia nodded repeatedly. "Yes! I promise!""Hmph! I don't believe Mom's promises. You promised to sleep with us at night, but these past two days, you've been sleeping alone. You came back and didn'
Lydia and Andrew sat facing each other in a nearby restaurant near Lydia's company. They each ordered a simple meal and ate quietly.Andrew was quite content. These days, being able to work and eat together with the person he liked, discussing their favorite designs, made him feel like this was the happiest life he could have."Lydia, slow down your eating. Eating too quickly isn't good for your stomach," Andrew reminded her.Lydia looked up and gave Andrew a smile. "I know, Andrew. You always care so much. In the future, you'll definitely be a perfect boyfriend!"Andrew's heart skipped a beat, his mouth dry. Suddenly, he wanted to ask her if she would give him a chance to take care of her for the rest of her life."Lydia..."Ring...Lydia's phone interrupted Andrew's almost-confession, and it also made him retreat back into his shell of courage.He decided to wait a bit longer.Maybe when Lydia got used to having him around, she would notice his feelings. He had waited for so many ye
However, that commanding presence, which instinctively demanded submission, made her hesitate; could it be any ordinary client?Upon receiving the news, Lambert rose from his chair, straightened his suit, and strode purposefully towards the third-floor conference room.The meeting had just begun. Lydia, along with some company executives and several from SAC Corporation, had just taken their seats.Andrew, as the general manager of SAC, was the first to speak."Thank you all..."Bam! The sound of the conference room door being pushed open suddenly echoed!All eyes turned towards the sound, revealing a tall, imposing figure standing at the doorway.Clad in a tailored black suit that perfectly accentuated his tall stature, his gaze swept over the occupants of the room, sending a chill down their spines and causing an involuntary shiver.Andrew furrowed his brows subconsciously, sensing a foreboding.Lydia, equally surprised, looked towards Lambert, her mouth agape. What was he doing her
Lydia and Lambert were out buying groceries for dinner, but back at SAC Corporation, Andrew wore a mask of melancholy.Lambert! The man who's like a myth in the business world turns out to be Wythe's father.And judging by Lydia's demeanor, they must have been in contact all this time.Does that mean he has no chance at all?Andrew stood despondently by the floor-to-ceiling window in his office, filled with determination.He wouldn't give up! Despite years of secret admiration and waiting, he couldn't let Lambert win just because he seemed unbeatable.He closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, they were filled with determination.He wouldn't give up!***Since they had some time, Lambert and Lydia went together to pick up their son, Wythe, from daycare.As Wythe happily joined his classmates, he was pleasantly surprised to see both his mommy and daddy there to pick him up!With a broad smile, Wythe hurried forward, "Daddy! Mommy!"Seeing his son's joyful expression, Lambert's
The next day when Lydia showed up for work, her face was glowing with excitement.As a result, the stories circulating in the company about her and Lambert gained further validation.For a while, many female employees looked at her with envy in their eyes.Especially the receptionist who had previously met Lambert, she proudly boasted to her gossiping colleagues, "See, I told you he was Lydia's boyfriend! Didn't you see how intimate they were when they left together yesterday? And he's so handsome, so wealthy! How can Mr. Andrew even compare?!"Cough!One sharp-eyed female employee noticed Andrew not far away and quickly tried to warn the receptionist with a wink, but she was too carried away, not realizing that the subject of her gossip was standing right behind her!"That's the truth, not to mention anything else, just look at that face, Mr. Andrew can't hold a candle to him!"As Andrew approached, the female employee who had been warned earlier quickly bowed and greeted, "Mr. Andre
"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