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,
Without waiting for Lydia to speak, Lambert wrapped his arm around her slender waist, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings. Then he commanded, "Bob, throw this fucking asshole out for me!"Upon hearing this, Bob stepped forward, grabbed Ron by the collar, and swiftly tossed him out the door!Ron fell to the ground and grumbled as he scrambled away.The interruption dampened Lydia's mood slightly, and Lambert reached out, pulling her closer. "Lydia, there's no need to let these insignificant people ruin your mood. Remember, I'm here for you through it all."Lydia nodded slightly, feeling somewhat uneasy.Ron's sudden appearance had thrown her off balance. Suddenly, she gripped Lambert's arm. "Where's Wythe? Why haven't I seen him?"Lambert paused, quickly scanning the crowd. Disappointed, he couldn't spot the little guy darting around anymore!Lydia widened her eyes in panic. "Is Wythe missing?"Lambert's expression darkened, but he tried to reassure Lydia. "Don't worry just yet. L
After tearing off the veil, Lydia's long hair cascaded messily over her shoulders, complementing her enraged expression, making her breathtakingly beautiful."Lambert! I don't want to get engaged to you anymore!" Lydia declared loudly, causing a stir in the crowd!Lambert's handsome face had darkened, like a sky covered in storm clouds. His deep eyes brewed a tempest, his thin lips pressed into a tight line, his fingers clenched into fists, veins bulging on the back of his hand, as if struggling to suppress his inner rage!Odgen and Nydia, standing aside, exchanged a glance after a moment of stunned silence. Then, their eyes twinkled with delight.They had been thinking about how to separate these two, but unexpectedly, they themselves encountered a problem first. However, if someone were to be dumped, it should be Lambert dumping Lydia, right?With this thought, the elderly couple's faces didn't look so good anymore. Hurt pride!After a long pause, Lambert spoke coldly, "What did you
South Quay wasn't too far from where they got engaged, and the pier in this area had been abandoned for years, appearing somewhat dilapidated.Lydia got out of the car at the pier, anxiously looking at the several warehouses in front of her.At that moment, as she stepped out of the car, one of the warehouse doors suddenly opened, and a person inside smiled satisfactorily, saying, "Finally, you've arrived!"Just as Lydia didn't know where to go, her phone rang."Keep walking straight ahead for a hundred meters, then come to the left warehouse here! Don't try any tricks; everything about you is under our control!""I'll do as you say. Just don't hurt my son!"Click... The phone was mercilessly hung up again. Lydia bit her lip, the pain making her more alert. She walked resolutely according to the instructions of the kidnappers.Step by step, Lydia cautiously moved forward. Suddenly, a figure darted out of the warehouse, forcefully dragging Lydia inside and throwing her to the ground.T
Lydia looked at this wolf-like family, her heart pounding.It seemed that they indeed had murderous intentions towards her and Wythe.She wondered about the situation with Lambert. But for now, every second she could delay was a second gained!"Dad! Are you really going to stand by and watch them kill us? I'm your biological daughter! Wythe is your grandson! Don't you feel anything at all for us?" Lydia shouted at Harlan, trying to awaken his conscience.But to her disappointment, Harlan had long become one with these people. He sneered, "Lydia, is it too late to call me dad now? You're quite something, aren't you? Not only did you compete with me for Natalie's inheritance, but you also took over G Group. Do you know that it's the result of my half a lifetime of hard work?""So you're just going to watch us die? Murder is illegal. Aren't you afraid?" Lydia retorted.Before Harlan could reply, Mildred shouted sternly, "Shut up, Ron! Get on with it!"Maggie, on the side, with a fierce g
Lambert's tone was icy, his gaze as cold as if he were looking at dead men.Suddenly, Harlan dropped to his knees with a thud, groveling at Lydia's feet."Lydia, please don't turn me over to the police. I don't want to go to jail! Please, I'm begging you. After all, I'm your father, right?"Lydia closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks.When she opened them again, her gaze was clear. "Harlan, from the moment you wanted to kill me, you ceased to be my father. You never saw me as your daughter, did you? I may have pleaded with you just now, but what about you?""I was wrong, Lydia. I truly know I was wrong!" Harlan pleaded, tears and snot running down his face.Then he pointed at Mildred. "It's all because of this woman. She wanted to kill you. She's ruthless. She even killed your mother. I have nothing to do with it!"Mildred couldn't believe it. "Harlan, are you really blaming everything on me?""Isn't it true? If it weren't for you seducing me, I wouldn't have betrayed Natal
Lambert's tone oozed with confidence, his handsome face softened with a hint of tenderness.Andrew sighed, "I admit defeat to you! But I want to tell you, if you ever mistreat her, I'll take her away!"Lambert narrowed his eyes, a cold gleam in their depths. "Rest assured! That day will never come!"Andrew paused, a smirk playing on his lips. "I hope not!"As Andrew rose to leave, Lambert suddenly spoke up, "Aren't you going to check on Lydia?"Andrew hesitated mid-step. "No need, you take care of her."Watching Andrew's retreating figure, Lambert felt a wave of relief wash over him. It seemed Lydia still had something hidden from him! But now wasn't the time to investigate.Lambert opened the door to the room.Lydia and Wythe were curled up on one side of the bed. Lambert approached Lydia, sitting beside her, and gently wiped away the cold sweat from her forehead.Lydia groggily opened her eyes, relieved to see Lambert. "Are we home?"Lambert kissed her forehead gently. "Yes, you can
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