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00:00Hi! My name is Isabelle, and I grew up in a mansion with my rich aunt, Judith, who ran a successful luxury jewelry brand.
00:07After having her daughter, Riri, she couldn't have any more children, so she adopted me as a baby.
00:13My aunt loved it to spoil me, but deep down I always wondered if it was because she truly cared or because she felt sorry for me.
00:21When I was five, I won a singing competition, and she gifted me a massive dollhouse.
00:26I was happy the entire day, until my cousin Riri ruined it.
00:30She was three years older than me, taller, prettier, and meaner.
00:35She had everything, but somehow my very existence offended her.
00:39Seriously? She gets a castle for singing a stupid song?
00:43Meanwhile, I asked for a bathtub filled with melted chocolate, and you said no!
00:48Riri, first you wanted a voice-activated mirror that only gives compliments, then a tiara for your dog,
00:54and now a chocolate bathtub, and I told you, she's special.
00:59Be smart like her, and ask for something reasonable.
01:02First of all, a voice-activated mirror that only gives compliments is actually a brilliant idea, especially at my age.
01:11It helps me build confidence, which is what you need to be successful.
01:14But of course you wouldn't see that, just like you somehow think a song from your little charity case is castle-worthy.
01:22The words stung, but I pretended they didn't.
01:26My aunt always told me to ignore her, but it was hard when she made it her life's mission to make me feel small.
01:32I used to always ask about my mom.
01:34I only had one picture of her holding me, and I kept it with me everywhere I went, folded, worn, and almost falling apart.
01:40When I got older, things only got worse. By fifth grade, I had stopped growing.
01:46At four foot eleven, I was the shortest kid in school, and people noticed, not in a good way.
01:51Sometimes it made me so frustrated that I avoided everyone and spent time alone.
01:56My aunt would check on me, but I didn't want to burden her any more than I already did.
02:01It was enough that she had Riri as a crazy daughter.
02:04You're like my daughter, Isabel. You can tell me anything.
02:07Like. She said, like, her daughter. I knew she meant well, but somehow that one little word stuck with me.
02:15One time, our school took us to an amusement park. I was sitting alone when the new girl, Daphne, walked up to me.
02:20She was tall, confident, and way too friendly for my liking.
02:24Why are you just sitting here like a statue? Come on, it's a field trip. Act like it.
02:29Thanks for the motivational speech. Now get to the point.
02:32Jeez, someone's cranky. I'm just asking if you want to go on a ride with me. I don't feel like going alone.
02:39We got in line, and I was nervous but excited, until the ride attendant stopped us.
02:44Sorry, kid. You don't meet the height requirement. Maybe get your mommy to ride with you.
02:49I wanted to disappear.
02:50She's with me. I'm her older sister, and I'll make sure she's safe.
02:54The attendant gave us a look, then shrugged and let us in. Seriously? This is your brilliant plan?
03:00You're welcome, short stack.
03:02From that day on, Daphne and I grew closer.
03:04We became BFFs, and it was amazing having her around, especially with Riri constantly making my life miserable.
03:11One day, when I was in the seventh grade, I got accepted into an elite summer camp for free because of my high grades.
03:17My aunt was so proud, she bought me a new car.
03:20Why would you buy her a car she can't even drive?
03:23And even if she could, she'd never reach the steering wheel.
03:26Aunt bought me the car for the driver to pick me up in it. Not my fault you're only good at failing and bullying.
03:33How dare you! I'll catch you and sit on you!
03:36Riri charged at me, but I spun away effortlessly, landing in a perfect stance on the other side of the room.
03:42Oh dear, how many talents do you have?
03:45Aunt Judith immediately enrolled me in a gymnastics team, and soon I became the best one there.
03:50And with every perfect landing, every gold medal, I hoped maybe this would make her love me even more.
03:57Your mom also used to be a gymnast.
04:00Hearing that made me feel closer to her.
04:02And from that moment, I loved gymnastics even more.
04:05But all this gymnastic thing only made Riri even more jealous.
04:09Instead of improving herself, Riri just got worse.
04:12She started sneaking out, wasting money on useless things, and hanging out with shallow friends.
04:17One night, Aunt Judith got a phone call from the police station.
04:20They had arrested Riri after she and her friends vandalized the principal's house and threw eggs at all the neighborhood cars.
04:27Aunt had to pay a hefty fine and cover the damages to get Riri out of trouble.
04:31Why can't you be a normal child?
04:34Oh, you mean like Isabel?
04:36The perfect little angel who never talks back, never does anything wrong?
04:41Why don't you just adopt her and finally get rid of me?
04:44Hey, don't talk to Auntie like that. She loves you. You just refuse to act like a daughter.
04:49Shut up! No one's talking to you. This is between me and my mother, you charity case!
04:54That's enough, Riri. I have given you enough chances, and you've always disappointed me.
05:00And what about you? You got her home and forgot about me.
05:04I'm done being a second fiddle in my own house. I'm going to that fancy boarding school in France.
05:09Go ahead, let Isabel call you mommy instead!
05:14Aunt and Riri had a huge fight, and after a few days, Riri left for boarding school in France.
05:20I knew Aunt loved me, but I also knew no matter what, she would always love Riri more.
05:25And that was okay. Riri was her real daughter, after all.
05:28Aunt tried to hide her sadness, but it was clear. She wasn't happy that Riri left.
05:33I guess this is what they mean when they say a parent's love is unconditional, even when their child doesn't deserve it.
05:39At least I had Daphne around, but things at her house weren't great.
05:42Her dad was unemployed, yet he'd go missing for days and then come back like nothing happened.
05:47Her mom worked two jobs just to make ends meet.
05:50You know what annoys me? Not just that my dad is a useless human being, but also a liar.
05:56He keeps bragging about having another family.
05:58We know it's all nonsense, but it still hurts.
06:02I just wish mom would finally stand up to him and leave him for good.
06:07She's incredible and doesn't need him.
06:10Yeah, that sucks.
06:11Well, that's all you've got? You're terrible at this, you know that?
06:15Hey, I've told you a hundred times already, and here I am saying it for the hundred and first time.
06:20Just come live with me. Aunt Judith already agreed.
06:24She likes you and thinks you're a good kid.
06:25She'd think anyone is a good kid compared to the airhead she gave birth to.
06:30One day, when I was in ninth grade, my aunt told me she had to go on a business trip for an entire month.
06:36I tried to convince her to stay, but she wouldn't change her mind.
06:39Isabelle, this is a huge opportunity for me. I can't miss it.
06:44Besides, you're a responsible kid. You can have Daphne stay over, and I'm sure you two will have the best time.
06:50That night, I slept next to Aunt Judith, because I knew I was going to miss her a lot.
06:55A few days later, Daphne came to stay with me.
06:58One afternoon, while we were chilling in the living room, someone knocked on the door.
07:02I opened it and saw a beggar standing there.
07:04She had a scarf wrapped around her and wore oversized sunglasses.
07:08But something about her felt weirdly familiar.
07:10Oh, dear. God gave you a big mansion.
07:15Not because you necessarily work harder than everyone else, but because luck was given to you.
07:21Keep passing on his goodness, and he will give you more.
07:25A few coins is all I ask to feed my children.
07:30Yeah, sure. Wait here.
07:31Would you be a dear and let me in? I've been walking since morning. Just a moment of rest. That's all I ask.
07:40I won't forget this favor. I'll keep you in my prayers. Always.
07:45I didn't see the harm, so I let her in. Halfway up the stairs, I suddenly remembered I'd left my purse downstairs.
07:51I turned back, and there she was, standing by the entryway, grabbing a crystal diamond decoration off the side table and shoving it into her bag.
07:59Hey, what are you doing? Hearing my shout, Daphne rushed out from the living room and grabbed the woman's wrist, stopping her mid-motion.
08:06I ran down and yanked off her sunglasses and scarf.
08:09Mom?
08:10I can explain. I didn't know this was your friend's house. I swear.
08:14But still! Mom, you're a thief! How could you do this?
08:18I'm not a thief. I just, I ask rich people for help. And sometimes I take a little. So what? They won't even notice.
08:26Oh my god! Is this your side job? Or is this the whole job? Begging and stealing?
08:33How else am I supposed to feed you? Pay for your bills? You think that useless, worthless father of yours is gonna do it?
08:40They started arguing. Daphne freaking out. Her mom making excuses like it wasn't a big deal.
08:46Enough!
08:46They both turned to me.
08:48Just go. I'll talk to my aunt and see how we can help.
08:51Daphne's mom scoffed, grabbed her bag, and stormed out.
08:54You don't have to do anything for us. I'll leave for now.
08:58Then she was gone. That night she sent me a message.
09:01Things at home are chaotic. I'll talk to you in a few days.
09:04I didn't see her for days. I understood her though. I would never have judged her.
09:08I didn't want to pressure her, so I gave her space.
09:11At least I still had my aunt. And I was FaceTiming her almost every night.
09:15But one night, no matter how many times I called, she didn't answer.
09:18I remembered her assistant's number, so I called. She told me they had been searching for my aunt
09:23since that morning when she left on her private jet for a short domestic flight.
09:27They had lost all contact with the crew and suspected that something had gone wrong.
09:31My heart dropped. I kept praying for her safety, but a familiar fear crept in.
09:36The same hollow, aching feeling I barely remembered from when my mom was gone.
09:41Except this time, I was old enough to understand the weight of it.
09:44The next day, I heard the doorbell ring.
09:46Miss me, cousin?
09:48Riri had just moved back into the mansion like before.
09:51But what about your school?
09:52It's my last year, and I wasn't feeling like finishing it.
09:55Also, I heard about mom, so I came to be by your side, cousin.
09:58How did you hear about Aunt Judith?
10:00In case you forgot, I am her daughter. We talk.
10:04And her assistant told me the same thing she told you, so I immediately booked a flight and came here.
10:10Oh, by the way, I brought a guest. I hope he doesn't bother you.
10:13But if he does, well, I don't care.
10:16This is my mansion. This is my home.
10:20Just then, her guest stepped inside, and I couldn't help but notice how familiar he looked.
10:25Is he your boyfriend?
10:26On trial. I haven't made up my mind yet. He's my classmate.
10:29But he's a cutie, right? On a skill of ten? Solid nine, yeah?
10:33I looked closer at him. My stomach dropped.
10:37The resemblance was unreal. He looked just like Daphne.
10:40His name was Nathan.
10:42Riri kept insisting that he and I were strictly forbidden from interacting with each other.
10:46Never talk to him.
10:48What if he is, I don't know, coughing and about to die?
10:50If he's dying, you call me.
10:52Riri, an emergency!
10:54But if he's just coughing and clearly just needs a glass of water,
10:57then you call me, Riri, an emergency!
10:59See the difference?
11:01First one is Riri.
11:02Second one is Riri.
11:04Got it?
11:05Or do I need to write it down for you?
11:06What's it like going through life without a single working brain cell?
11:10Say that again!
11:11Let me simplify it for you.
11:13You are stew.
11:14Before I could finish, Riri lunged at me.
11:17I started kicking her, but she knocked me down and sat on top of me, pinning me in place.
11:22God, I've been waiting for this moment for years!
11:25Jeez, when did you get this fat?
11:27No wonder you wanted a bathtub full of chocolate. You were planning to drink it.
11:31I shouted for the maids and shoved Riri so hard that she stumbled back, knocking over
11:36her boyfriend, who apparently had been about to pull her off me.
11:39He winced in pain.
11:41Then she smacked his neck!
11:43Man up!
11:43Instead of defending me, you just stood there like an idiot, watching!
11:47No, he didn't just stand there.
11:49He tried to help me.
11:51He was pulling you off.
11:52No, he didn't!
11:53Yes, he did.
11:54He already likes me.
11:56Nathan opened his mouth to speak.
11:58Shh!
11:59Is that your mouth moving?
12:00You don't talk, you don't breathe, you don't blink unless I give you permission!
12:06Then she grabbed his hand and dragged him upstairs.
12:09What is she hiding this time?
12:12For the next few days, Riri treated Nathan like her personal assistant.
12:16He carried her bags, brought her breakfast, and basically followed her around like a lost
12:20puppy.
12:21I tried to corner him multiple times, but he always ignored me.
12:24Until one day he was struggling to balance a ridiculous tower of whipped cream, marshmallows,
12:29and a giant stack of pancakes in one hand, while clutching a bunch of papers in the other.
12:34He nearly lost his footing.
12:36I quickly stepped in, grabbing some of the toppling food just in time.
12:39F-thank you.
12:41You're welcome, Nathan.
12:42I'm here if you need anything.
12:44And I'm here if you need a punch in the face, cousin!
12:47As Nathan walked away, a piece of paper slipped from his hand and fluttered to the floor.
12:51I picked it up.
12:52It was a card with his face on it, the words written in big fancy letters.
12:56Happy 18, dear.
12:57Wait, 18?
12:58How could he be in Riri's class if he was already an adult?
13:03The place felt suffocating, so I decided to visit Daphne for a change.
13:07But as I got closer to the door, I heard shouting and screams.
13:10I rang the bell, and Daphne opened it without a care in the world.
13:14Oh, cool.
13:15Perfect timing.
13:16Come, enjoy the show.
13:17Inside, her mom was swinging a kitchen spoon wildly, while her dad sat on the couch,
13:22calmly playing on Daphne's iPad, the one she had won in her school's science competition.
13:27You spent my last 20 bucks on a lottery ticket?
13:30I was supposed to buy dinner!
13:33It's called investing.
13:34You don't get rich without taking risks.
13:37And when I do, I'm moving in with my other family.
13:40She swung the spoon at his head, but he ducked just in time.
13:44The spoon smacked the lamp instead.
13:47She's always aiming for the head, but his survival instincts are getting too good.
13:53Why don't you go steal some money, woman?
13:55Make yourself useful.
13:57I'm gonna steal your kidney in your sleep.
14:00All right, it's getting too graphic.
14:03Let's go to the park.
14:04As we walked out, I couldn't help but think about how messed up everything was.
14:08Not just Daphne's family, but mine too.
14:10And all I wanted was to be hugged, whether by my aunt or my mom.
14:14Just someone who felt like home.
14:16Days turned into weeks, and I kept trying to contact Aunt Judith, but there was still no sign of her.
14:22With each passing day, the silence grew heavier, and hopelessness started to sink in.
14:27A few days later, Riri decided to throw a party, despite my constant arguing.
14:31Your mom is still missing!
14:33How could you even think about throwing a party?
14:36I would throw a party or even run for the presidency if I wanted.
14:40That's none of your business, shorty.
14:41I knew there was no point in arguing with her, so I decided to use this to my advantage.
14:46Maybe I could get Daphne to come and meet Nathan.
14:49Plus, we could wear costumes.
14:50One, to embarrass Riri.
14:52And two, to get Daphne involved in helping me figure out who Nathan really was without Riri finding out.
14:58On the night of the party, Daphne and I walked in dressed as Riri's biggest failed dreams.
15:02I wore a bathtub costume, covered head-to-toe in fake dripping chocolate.
15:07On the front, a golden nameplate read,
15:09Riri's Royal Spa, Where Luxury Meets Chocolate.
15:12Daphne, on the other hand, had a giant cardboard mirror strapped to her chest that read,
15:17You are beautiful, Riri, every time she pressed a button.
15:21The room went silent for a moment.
15:23Then, boom, everyone burst out laughing.
15:26Riri stormed toward us, eyes flaring.
15:29Isabel, what do you think you're doing?
15:31I know this is you from your height.
15:33You look like an elf-sized jacuzzi.
15:35Then she turned to Daphne and smacked the button on Daphne's mirror.
15:39Okay, this can stay.
15:41Mates!
15:41Catch that infant-sized hot tub and throw her away!
15:44Next thing I knew, I was sitting in my room, watching the party from the window,
15:48when I spotted Daphne moving toward Nathan.
15:51She stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly froze.
15:54Her whole body tensed.
15:55Then, without hesitation, she whipped around and bolted toward me.
15:59Not so fast!
16:00Before Daphne could make it out, Riri grabbed her by the arm.
16:04We're making a line.
16:05Everyone gets a turn to press your button.
16:08I want to reinforce the saying that I'm very beautiful until it becomes an absolute truth.
16:14By the time Daphne finally broke free, half an hour had passed.
16:18She burst into my room, gasping like she had just run a marathon.
16:21He just looks like a lost brother.
16:24And maybe he is?
16:26Didn't your father always say he had another family?
16:29We spent the next hour throwing out every possibility, debating whether this was just
16:33a coincidence or something bigger.
16:35You know, I always thought Riri was just jealous and angry at me, but when Ant went missing,
16:40I really believed, just for a second, that maybe she'd understand what it's like to live
16:45without a mom.
16:46And then?
16:47And then she threw a party.
16:49We were so caught up in conversation that we lost track of time until we heard voices
16:53downstairs.
16:54We rushed over and peeked from an angle where they couldn't see us.
16:57The party was over, and for the first time, Riri and Nathan were arguing.
17:01How could you spill juice on the most important guest tonight?
17:05She's a modeling agent, and I invited her to impress her!
17:08I'm sorry, Riri.
17:10I didn't mean to.
17:11Oh, great!
17:12And what exactly will your sorry fix now?
17:15She's never going to pick me!
17:17She was never going to pick you anyway.
17:19What did you just say?
17:21Nothing.
17:22No.
17:23Say that again, you worthless idiot piece of dirt!
17:26Before she could finish, Nathan suddenly shoved her.
17:29Like even he didn't realize he was going to.
17:32She stumbled back, looking stunned.
17:34How dare you!
17:35She lunged at him, running, but tripped on the carpet and passed out.
17:39We ran down to her and called 911.
17:42Nathan looked shaken, his hands trembling.
17:44I'm sorry, I didn't...
17:46I have no...
17:47I'm sorry.
17:49We reached the hospital, and Riri was immediately taken into the ICU.
17:53Nathan and I were waiting outside when this gum-chewing redhead nurse walked over.
17:57How is she?
17:58She's stable.
17:59Oh, thank God.
18:00Wow, I didn't think you'd take the news so well.
18:03You're tough for such a tiny person.
18:05What do you mean?
18:06You said she's stable.
18:07Yes, like not getting any worse.
18:09So she's getting better?
18:10Oh no, not at all.
18:12Relax, I just mean she's not worse.
18:14She's exactly the same.
18:15Unmoving, frozen in time, like a statue.
18:18God, can we just go in and see her?
18:21Yeah, sure.
18:21Especially since it'll be the last time.
18:24What?
18:24The last time she's out cold.
18:26Stop talking riddles and tell me if she's gonna be okay!
18:29Well, I'm afraid I've tried everything I could.
18:32Let her continue.
18:33And now the best doctor in the hospital is in the room looking after your sister, so yeah,
18:37she'll be okay.
18:38I wanted to rip off the nurse's head.
18:41But thankfully, Riri woke up and we all rushed inside.
18:43Someone pushed me!
18:45Someone wanted to kill me!
18:47Whoa!
18:47No, no one was trying to push her.
18:50The annoying nurse was fussing over her, clearly impressed by the wealth and wasting no time
18:55kissing up to her.
18:56Well, looking at her injury, it does seem like someone really wanted to hurt her.
19:00The shock in her eyes?
19:01This is classic post-traumatic stress.
19:04She's clearly in distress.
19:05The human mind reacts unpredictably to such violent events.
19:08Oh, so now you're a therapist too?
19:11Someone wanted me dead!
19:12Catch them!
19:14Riri slowly raised her arm and pointed straight at Nathan.
19:17Before I could even think, I stepped in front of him.
19:20I did it.
19:21Obviously!
19:22Who else would be that pathetic?
19:24Well, that's a surprise confession.
19:25And a short one.
19:26Nathan looked relieved, but I also caught him glancing at Daphne, his eyes scanning her
19:31carefully.
19:32The nurse called the police and they questioned me.
19:34But in the end, they just gave me a warning and left.
19:37For the next few days, I just avoided Riri and her boyfriend.
19:40But things with my aunt were not getting any better.
19:42I wanted to do something.
19:44So I kept visiting the police station.
19:46But they told me there was nothing else to do and that all search attempts had stopped.
19:50Then I had enough.
19:51I decided to attract media attention and start doing interviews.
19:55People began noticing my aunt's case, and some even joined me in peaceful protests.
20:00Daphne was right there by my side.
20:02But Riri?
20:03She never tried to help or even fake being concerned.
20:06She continued partying and wasting money left and right.
20:10One day, after finishing my TV interview, I went upstairs to lie down when I ran into Nathan
20:15on the way.
20:16He kept his head down, only glancing up when he got closer.
20:19Psst!
20:20I never got the chance to thank you the other day.
20:22Why did you cover for me?
20:23I just had a feeling I should.
20:25Who even are you?
20:27I just… can't say… yet.
20:30Are you related to Daphne?
20:32He paused, nodded once, then walked away without another word.
20:36I thought about contacting Daphne and telling her, but I decided to wait a bit longer.
20:40Maybe she would tell her mom.
20:41And her mom was always unpredictable.
20:43I figured it was time to get back to practicing gymnastics.
20:47I had stopped ever since Aunt Judith went missing.
20:49And now felt like the right time for a distraction.
20:51Sometimes healing comes from doing what you love.
20:54Especially when I imagined my mom watching me, proud and smiling.
20:58I pushed myself a little too hard in practice and ended up hurting my leg.
21:02The doctor told me I needed to rest and avoid many activities for the next few weeks.
21:07Perfect.
21:08Just what I needed.
21:09Staying at home was boring.
21:10Especially having to hear and see RiRi's dumb fights.
21:14Did you forget about my nail appointment?
21:17Nathan, you've been too distracted lately.
21:20I need sharp people around me.
21:22Fast thinkers, geniuses.
21:23If I wanted stupidity, I'd talk to a goldfish.
21:26Or Isabel.
21:26So I'm doing you a favor.
21:28You're grounded until you learn how to think smarter.
21:32Don't ever leave the house.
21:33With RiRi always out partying, Nathan finally had the chance to talk to me alone.
21:38The idiot had literally given us the perfect opportunity after forbidding us from even looking at each other.
21:44How does someone get stupider this fast?
21:47My name isn't Nathan.
21:49It's Alan.
21:50I was in RiRi's class and that's how I found out that she was from this town.
21:55So I figured if I got close to her, it would give me an excuse to come here without looking suspicious.
22:01Suspicious?
22:02Suspicious? Why?
22:03Because I come from a really rich family.
22:06My mom's side, at least.
22:08My dad, though?
22:09He's a nobody.
22:10A total loser.
22:11And you already know who that is.
22:13Daphne's dad?
22:15Yes.
22:16I'm Daphne's stepbrother.
22:18My mom comes from a really rich background.
22:20But she fell in love with the wrong person and had me.
22:23Her father, my grandfather, never truly believed that my father existed.
22:28And always saw me as a stain on the family.
22:30He never truly accepted me as his grandson and gave all his inheritance to my cousins instead.
22:37The ones with respectable fathers.
22:40Wait.
22:41So your grandfather doesn't even know your dad is alive?
22:43No.
22:45My mom tried her best to convince him.
22:47But without knowing where my dad was, we had no way to prove anything to my grandfather.
22:52Mom left a few years ago.
22:54And after that, there was no one left to help me uncover the truth.
22:58So I had to take matters into my own hands and search for him myself.
23:02It was only recently that I got a lead.
23:04My dad was in this town.
23:07But I couldn't come here alone.
23:08My cousins have always seen me as a threat.
23:11And if they found out that I was looking for my dad, they'd do everything in their power to stop me.
23:16If they found him first, they'd make sure I never did.
23:20But I couldn't just show up without raising suspicions.
23:23So I needed a cover.
23:24That's where Riri came in.
23:26A rich, spoiled girl who wouldn't question why I was suddenly hanging around.
23:31All I had to do was play along.
23:33Pretend to be interested in her and make it seem like I was just another rich kid chasing wealth.
23:39At least, as far as my cousins were concerned.
23:42Riri, on the other hand, thinks I'm some desperate, dumb, poor kid trying to break into her world.
23:47And honestly, that worked in my favor.
23:50So I posed as her boyfriend and came here.
23:53But it's been a painful journey.
23:56But I found out you're 18.
23:58How were you even in Riri's class?
24:00Well, I had to retake my senior year.
24:03All the drama with my family messed me up and I failed the first time.
24:07I told Nathan I'd talk to Daphne, explain everything, and that we would help his dad confess he's the father.
24:13I promised to do everything I could to help him out.
24:16When Daphne and Nathan finally met, it was awkward.
24:19But eventually, things worked out.
24:21And her father agreed to go with Nathan to his grandfather and confess that he was his father.
24:25On one condition.
24:27I might do it, but maybe you need to pay me $10,000.
24:32All right.
24:33Cough, I meant $20,000.
24:38All right.
24:39Daphne's dad started coughing, clutching his chest like a dying man.
24:43Cough, actually, $40,000.
24:49All right.
24:50Daphne's dad suddenly collapsed onto the couch, wheezing like he was on his deathbed.
24:55Oh, I see the light.
24:57You know, what I meant to say was...
25:01$50,000.
25:02And it's over.
25:03Daphne's dad immediately sat up, miraculously healed.
25:06Pleasure doing business with you, son.
25:08Nathan handed over the money.
25:10And just like that, the deal was sealed.
25:12Nathan also suggested helping us find Aunt Judith.
25:15I have a feeling Riri is hiding something.
25:18What do you mean?
25:19I know she's stupid, but not this evil.
25:21We should search her room.
25:23That night, we waited for Riri to go out.
25:25And the three of us snuck into her room.
25:27We searched everywhere, but found nothing.
25:29What do you think you're doing?
25:31We spun around to see Riri standing at the door, calmly licking Nutella off a spoon.
25:36If you're looking for something to help you find Mom, don't bother.
25:39I already did.
25:40I hired expert investigators, and they found her.
25:44Turns out, she lost her memory on some island.
25:47I've been paying for her treatment.
25:48Don't worry.
25:49She's in one of the best hospitals.
25:51I just didn't feel like seeing her anytime soon.
25:54Are you serious?
25:56We've been searching for her for months.
25:58The entire town has been helping us.
26:00Why didn't you say anything and save us all the effort?
26:02And the stress.
26:04What is wrong with you?
26:05And you were all very cute about it.
26:08Very passionate.
26:09Gold star for effort.
26:10Calm down.
26:11She's fine.
26:13I'll give you the hospital's contact, and you can deal with it from now on.
26:16I'm done.
26:18She never loved me.
26:19The only time she ever called was when I was in trouble.
26:22Which is almost every day.
26:24She loved you unconditionally.
26:26Shut up, Isabel.
26:27And by the way, Nathan, I know you're not poor.
26:31I'm not that dumb.
26:32But I did enjoy making you my personal servant.
26:36And with that, she grabbed the bag she had already packed and walked out.
26:39A few days later, Aunt Judith was finally back with us.
26:42Her memory was still recovering.
26:44But after some hugs and tears, the first thing she did was pull out a worn-out picture from her pocket.
26:49It was of her, Riri, and me.
26:51I remember you.
26:54You're Isabel.
26:55My daughter, right?
26:57Where's your older sister, Riri?
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