On the other side, Harlan entered alongside Vanessa, and both parties to the lawsuit were present.The trial officially began!The presiding judge made opening remarks, and then it was time for arguments from both sides.Vanessa was the first to stand up. "Your Honor, my client Mr. Harlan accuses Miss Lydia, former chairman of G Group, of embezzlement and colluding with outsiders to drain the company. We request the court to adjudicate and strip Miss Gilford of her position as G Group's boss, transferring the shares to my client Mr. Harlan!"As Vanessa spoke, Jarek immediately countered, "Please present relevant evidence, otherwise we reserve the right to accuse you of defamation!""We certainly have evidence!" Vanessa produced a file bag. "Inside are the evidences of Miss Lydia colluding with outsiders. Judges, please have a look!"Items were taken out from the file bag, surprisingly some were just candid photos of Lydia and Lambert, showing them holding hands intimately, gazing into
Click, click...In an instant, the media was abuzz!The whole room seemed to boil over, almost losing control. Lambert adjusted his breath as he held the roses, taking each step towards Lydia's position.At the sight of Lambert, Lydia's heart nearly stopped.Could this be the surprise he mentioned?Meanwhile, the attention of the crowd shifted to the group following Lambert: Horace, the chairman of LifeCrest Medical Group; Lennon, the heir of Horizon Entertainment Group; and the renowned lawyer Kevin.Goodness, what were these titans gathering for?In the dazzling gaze of the media and audience, Kevin approached the judges, who reluctantly chuckled and seemed to agree to his request.Meanwhile, all attention was drawn to Lambert and his entourage!"Go get her, brother! I'm rooting for you!" Horace patted Lambert's shoulder, while Lennon gave him a thumbs-up.Then, they both stepped aside, assuming the roles of friends and family. Wythe emerged from behind them, winked at Lambert, and
Harlan, consumed by rage and embarrassment, trembled with fury as Mildred dragged him out of the courtroom.Continuing this lawsuit would only turn them into a city-wide joke, though they were already a laughingstock.Before leaving, Harlan cast a hateful glance at Lydia, surrounded by people, before begrudgingly sneaking away.With the abrupt departure of the plaintiff, the lawsuit ended inexplicably.However, the proposal became the highlight after the mansion drama, attracting extensive coverage from major TV stations, igniting fervor.Lambert's proposal continued to be celebrated as the most romantic and unique ever, hands down!Exiting the courtroom hand in hand, Lambert and Lydia headed to Eleganza with their friends to celebrate.Eleganza had closed for the day, specially arranged for the celebration.In the black Maybach, Lydia felt like she was still dreaming. She occasionally glanced at Lambert's profile, feeling somewhat settled.Wythe accompanied Kevin, leaving private spa
The family of three went affectionately to the home goods store to pick out bedsheets and duvet covers.Truth be told, they already had these items in their villa, but Lambert wanted to give Lydia a fresh start, so he decided to redecorate the bedroom according to her preferences.Shopping was always a somewhat exhausting affair, especially for men and children.After browsing through several stores, Wythe started feeling reluctant to continue. To him, weren't bedsheets just for sleeping? Weren't they all more or less the same?Moms could be so troublesome! Despite all the options, he couldn't find anything he liked.So Wythe acted a bit sulky, tugging at his dad's sleeve, "Dad, can we go get ice cream first? Let Mom pick by herself."Lambert lifted Wythe up, "Are you tired? Daddy can carry you, but Mommy might feel lonely picking alone."Wythe frowned, "But it's so boring."Resting his little head on Lambert's shoulder, he pondered for a moment, "How about Mommy joins us for ice crea
Andrew's heart sank as he bitterly closed his eyes.He should have known that if Lydia had feelings for him, she wouldn't have waited until now.But even so, he still wanted to express the feelings he had buried for years. Even if there was only a one in a million chance, he wanted to try.In truth, Andrew deeply regretted it now. If he had known that Lydia would meet someone like Lambert as soon as she returned home, why did he wait until now to speak up?But waiting for so many years had already become a habit, a habit that had turned into a prison, trapping his love for her without daring to take a step forward."Lydia, perhaps it sounds unbelievable to you, but whether you believe it or not, I've liked you for ten years. I even remember when we first started school, you were wearing a light blue dress and smiling as you asked me for directions. It felt like my heart was suddenly struck, and since then, I've liked you!"Lydia still bowed her head in silence. She didn't know what to
Wythe rolled his eyes at Lydia, sitting across from her. "Come on, Mom, everyone in the world can see it except you, right?""You know too?" Lydia asked.Wythe nodded naturally. Otherwise, why would he have listed Uncle Fraine as one of the candidates for Dad?"Okay, you little rascal, why didn't you tell me earlier?" Lydia pretended to be angry, patting Wythe's head, but her wrist was caught by Lambert."Do you think you knew too late? Are you regretting it?"Seeing the blazing anger in Lambert's dazzling eyes, Lydia felt it necessary to first soothe the vinegar-loving person at home, so she quickly softened her voice."Lambert, let me explain. I just firmly rejected him just now. Although I was indeed a bit surprised earlier, and my point is, if you had told me about this earlier, I would have kept a bit of distance from Andrew."Lambert's anger subsided slightly at Lydia's words, but he didn't let go of her hand. Instead, he pulled her into his embrace, lowering his head to kiss he
But regardless of others' opinions, May 20th finally arrived in Lydia's anxious heart.Early in the morning, Lambert got up and prepared himself. After he tidied himself up, he called for Wythe.Wythe was particularly excited today. His little face was flushed with excitement.Almost before Lambert called him, he sprang up, quickly brushed his teeth, washed his face, and then changed into the custom-made little suit his dad had specially ordered for him.As for Lydia, she couldn't wait to start preparing even before dawn.Although it wasn't her first time getting married, she felt inexplicably nervous. She distinctly remembered not feeling this anxious and excited when she married Ron years ago.When Lydia emerged from her room fully dressed, Lambert couldn't take his eyes off her.Clad in a white strapless wedding gown, it perfectly hugged her graceful figure, revealing a glimpse of her slender neck and sensually elegant collarbone.Her long hair, slightly curled, cascaded down both
From the moment these two appeared, Lydia sensed Lambert's displeasure. She gently tapped Lambert's hand, indicating him to remain calm.After all, these were Lambert's parents, and regardless, they deserved respect.So Lydia took the initiative to lead Lambert over."Uncle, Aunt, welcome to our engagement ceremony. We're delighted to have you here!"However, Lydia's gesture of goodwill didn't improve Lambert's parents' expressions.Nydia glanced at Lydia with disdain and spoke haughtily, "Who are you? What right do you have to speak to me?"Nydia's obvious disdain and mockery made Lydia feel uncomfortable.Lambert's eyes flickered with a storm of emotions at the words.He stepped forward, standing in front of Lydia. "Sir, Madam, do you have an invitation? If not, please leave. My engagement ceremony doesn't welcome unrelated people!"Nydia's eyes widened at the words, feeling hurt. "Lambert, we raised you, and just because of a woman, you say we're unrelated? Even as ordinary elders,
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