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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,
00:52then a tiara for your dog, and 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. We became BFFs, and it was amazing having her around,
03:07especially 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? And 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.
05:38At least I had Daphne around. The things at her house weren't great. Her dad was unemployed, yet he'd go missing for days and then come back like nothing happened. Her mom worked two jobs just to make ends meet.
05:49You know what annoys me? Not just that my dad is a useless human being, but also a liar. He keeps bragging about having another family. We 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. She'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. She likes you and thinks you're a good kid.
06:26She'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. Besides, you're a responsible kid.
06:46You can have Daphne stay over, and I'm sure you two will have the best time.
06:51That 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. One afternoon, while we were chilling in the living room, someone knocked on the door.
07:02I opened it and saw a beggar standing there. She had a scarf wrapped around her and wore oversized sunglasses.
07:08But something about her felt weirdly familiar.
07:11Oh, dear. God gave you a big mansion. Not 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. A few coins is all I ask. To feed my children.
07:30Yeah, sure. Wait here.
07:32Would 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.
07:44I 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?
08:01Hearing 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?
08:32How 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.
08:55You 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.
09:21She told me they had been searching for my aunt since 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.
10:03We 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.
10:12I hope he doesn't bother you.
10:13But if he does, well, I don't care.
10:16This is my mansion.
10:18This is my home.
10:19Just then, her guest stepped inside.
10:22And I couldn't help but notice how familiar he looked.
10:25Is he your boyfriend?
10:26On trial.
10:27I haven't made up my mind yet.
10:28He's my classmate.
10:29But he's a cutie, right?
10:31On a skill of ten?
10:32Solid nine, yeah?
10:33I looked closer at him.
10:35My stomach dropped.
10:37The resemblance was unreal.
10:38He looked just like Daphne.
10:41His name was Nathan.
10:42Riri kept insisting that he and I were strictly forbidden from interacting with each other.
10:46Never talk to him.
10:47What 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, then you call me, Riri,
10:58an 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.
11:30You 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?
12:01You 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.
12:40F-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?
12:59How 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, calmly
13:23playing 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?
13:56Make yourself useful!
13:57I'm gonna steal your kidney in your sleep!
14:00Alright, 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.
14:07Not 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
14:21no 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?
14:35I 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
14:56Riri finding out.
14:58On the night of the party, Daphne and I walked in dressed as Riri's biggest failed dreams.
15:03I 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.
15:19Every time she pressed a button.
15:21The room went silent for a moment.
15:22Then, 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.
15:56Then, 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.
16:15By 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.
16:25Maybe he is?
16:26Didn't your father always say he had another family?
16:29We spent the next hour throwing out every possibility,
16:32debating whether this was just a coincidence or something bigger.
16:35You know, I always thought Riri was just jealous and angry at me.
16:39But when Ant went missing, I really believed, just for a second,
16:43that maybe she'd understand what it's like to live without 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,
16:52until we heard voices downstairs.
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!
17:09I'm sorry, Riri. I didn't mean to.
17:11Oh, great! And 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. Say 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.
17:33How dare you!
17:36She lunged at him, running, but tripped on the carpet and passed out.
17:40We ran down to her and called 911.
17:42Nathan looked shaken, his hands trembling.
17:44I'm sorry. I didn't... I have no... I'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.
18:04What do you mean? You said she's stable.
18:06Yes. Like, not getting any worse.
18:09So she's getting better?
18:10Oh no, not at all.
18:11Relax. I just mean she's not worse.
18:14She's exactly the same, unmoving, frozen in time like a statue.
18:18God. Can we just go in and see her?
18:20Yeah, sure. Especially since it'll be the last time.
18:23What?
18:24The last time she's out cold.
18:25Stop talking riddles and tell me if she's gonna be okay!
18:28Well, I'm afraid I've tried everything I could.
18:31Let her continue.
18:33And now the best doctor in the hospital is in the room looking after your sister, so yeah, she'll be okay.
18:38I wanted to rip off the nurse's head, but thankfully Riri woke up and we all rushed inside.
18:43Someone pushed me! Someone wanted to kill me!
18:46Whoa! No, no one was trying to push her.
18:49The annoying nurse was fussing over her, clearly impressed by the wealth and wasting no time kissing 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? This is classic post-traumatic stress. She's clearly in distress.
19:05The human mind reacts unpredictably to such violent events.
19:08Oh, so now you're a therapist too?
19:10Someone wanted me dead! Catch them!
19:13Riri slowly raised her arm and pointed straight at Nathan. Before I could even think, I stepped in front of him.
19:19I did it.
19:20Obviously! Who else would be that pathetic?
19:23Well, that's a surprise confession. And a short one.
19:26Nathan looked relieved, but I also caught him glancing at Daphne, his eyes scanning her carefully.
19:31The nurse called the police and they questioned me. But in the end, they just gave me a warning and left.
19:36For 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, so 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, she never tried to help, or even fake being concerned.
20:06She continued partying and wasting money left and right.
20:09One day, after finishing my TV interview, I went upstairs to lie down when I ran into Nathan on the way.
20:15He kept his head down, only glancing up when he got closer.
20:18Psst!
20:19I 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?
20:26I just… can't say yet.
20:29Are you related to Daphne?
20:31He paused, nodded once, then walked away without another word.
20:35I 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.
20:46I had stopped ever since Aunt Judith went missing.
20:49And now felt like the right time for a distraction.
20:52Sometimes 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.
21:01The doctor told me I needed to rest and avoid many activities for the next few weeks.
21:06Perfect.
21:07Just what I needed.
21:08Staying at home was boring.
21:10Especially having to hear and see Riri's dumb fights.
21:13Did 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 Isabelle.
21:27So I'm doing you a favor.
21:29You're grounded until you learn how to think smarter.
21:32Don't ever leave the house.
21:34With 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
21:44at each other.
21:45How 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
22:00suspicious.
22:01Suspicious?
22:02Why?
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.
22:12And you already know who that is.
22:14Daphne's dad?
22:15Yes.
22:16I'm Daphne's stepbrother.
22:18My mom comes from a really rich background, but she fell in love with the wrong person and
22:22had me.
22:23Her father, my grandfather, never truly believed that my father existed and always saw me as
22:29a stain on the family.
22:31He never truly accepted me as his grandson and gave all his inheritance to my cousins
22:36instead.
22:37The ones with respectable fathers.
22:40Wait, so your grandfather doesn't even know your dad is alive?
22:43No.
22:44My mom tried her best to convince him, but without knowing where my dad was, we had no way to
22:50prove anything to my grandfather.
22:51Mom 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.
23:05My dad was in this town, but 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
23:15to stop me.
23:16If they found him first, they'd make sure I never did.
23:20I 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, pretend to be interested in her, and make it seem like
23:36I 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
23:47her world.
23:48And honestly, that worked in my favor.
23:50So I posed as her boyfriend and came here, but it's been a painful journey.
23:56But I found out you're 18.
23:58How are 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
24:12confess 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, and her father agreed to go with Nathan to his grandfather
24:23and confess that he was his father, on one condition.
24:26I might do it, but maybe you need to pay me $10,000.
24:32All right.
24:33I meant $20,000.
24:37All right.
24:39Daphne's dad started coughing, clutching his chest like a dying man.
24:43Actually, $40,000.
24:48All right.
24:49Daphne's dad suddenly collapsed onto the couch, wheezing like he was on his deathbed.
24:54I see the light.
24:57You know, what I meant to say was...
25:00$50,000, and 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, and just like that, the deal was sealed.
25:11Nathan also suggested helping us find Aunt Judith.
25:14I have a feeling Riri is hiding something.
25:17What do you mean?
25:18I know she's stupid, but not this evil.
25:21We should search her room.
25:22That night, we waited for Riri to go out, and the three of us snuck into her room.
25:26We searched everywhere, but found nothing.
25:28What do you think you're doing?
25:30We spun around to see Riri standing at the door, calmly licking Nutella off a spoon.
25:35If 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.
25:43Turns out, she lost her memory on some island.
25:46I'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?
25:55We've been searching for her for months.
25:57The entire town has been helping us.
25:59Why didn't you say anything and save us all the effort?
26:02And the stress.
26:03What is wrong with you?
26:05And you were all very cute about it.
26:07Very passionate.
26:08Gold star for effort.
26:10Calm down.
26:11She's fine.
26:12I'll give you the hospital's contact, and you can deal with it from now on.
26:16I'm done.
26:17She never loved me.
26:19The only time she ever called was when I was in trouble.
26:21Which is almost every day.
26:23She loved you unconditionally.
26:25Shut up, Isabelle.
26:26And by the way, Nathan, I know you're not poor.
26:30I'm not that dumb.
26:32But I did enjoy making you my personal servant.
26:35And 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.
26:43But 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.
26:53You're Isabelle.
26:54My daughter, right?
26:56Where's your older sister, Riri?
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