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It's Too Late to Apologize [ SHORT DRAMA WITH HIGH QUALITY 2026 ]
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00:00:03Carter and Nora, my husband and daughter, my whole world.
00:00:07I grabbed all this stuff to whip up a special dinner for our wedding anniversary.
00:00:15Daddy, will she like my present?
00:00:19She'll love anything you make her.
00:00:23It's almost time.
00:00:26Let's go get the cake.
00:00:36They remembered.
00:00:41This must be my anniversary gift from Nora.
00:00:44Mommy?
00:00:47Hey, baby.
00:00:49Carter, I got you your favorite lobster and I got Nora her favorite apple pie.
00:00:54I'm gonna make a feast for our anniversary.
00:00:56Mommy, why are you wearing the brooch I made for Miss Ashley?
00:01:00Miss Ashley?
00:01:01Your teacher?
00:01:13Why are you wearing my clothes in my bedroom?
00:01:17Oh, these little things?
00:01:19No wonder the top is a little snug and the waist is loose.
00:01:22Ashley got soaked bathing Nora.
00:01:24Your closet was convenient.
00:01:26You never liked me wearing bright colors.
00:01:28But I guess you're fine with the colors.
00:01:30You just don't like me wearing them.
00:01:32Mommy, give the brooch back to Miss Ashley.
00:01:34I spent all day making it special for her birthday.
00:01:55You threw her a birthday party in my house on our wedding anniversary?
00:02:09Our anniversary?
00:02:11Big deal.
00:02:11Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:02:13I had no idea it was your anniversary.
00:02:15Carter didn't mention it.
00:02:18Nora, it's your mother's special day.
00:02:20If she wants the brooch so badly, she can keep it.
00:02:23I already know how much you love me.
00:02:24No, it's for you.
00:02:26Mommy can't have it.
00:02:28Give it back.
00:02:29It looks ugly on you.
00:02:33Yes, I got it.
00:02:35Here you go, Miss Ashley.
00:02:36It'll look way better on you than Mommy.
00:02:39Nora, I'm your mother.
00:02:41Why are you doing this to me?
00:02:43That's my sweet girl.
00:02:44Thank you, Nora.
00:02:45And thank you for the party, Carter.
00:02:49I've waited years for that smile.
00:02:51But now it's for another woman.
00:02:59Carter, why don't we go and check and see if my clothes are dry?
00:03:03Of course.
00:03:04They look perfect, like a family.
00:03:07And I'm just a ghost in my own home.
00:03:13Nine years ago, I finally gathered up the courage to ask out Carter,
00:03:17who I'd had a crush on for years.
00:03:20Carter, I've had feelings for you for so long.
00:03:25You're not me.
00:03:43After that insane night, I married the love of my life.
00:03:47Don't think drugging me and trapping me with a baby makes you my wife?
00:03:50You're just another gold digger.
00:03:52I didn't.
00:03:54Even though I was never his.
00:03:58Mr. Collins, your wife and baby are in critical condition.
00:04:03We need you to decide, save the mother or the baby.
00:04:06The baby.
00:04:07That's all I care about, save the baby.
00:04:10I survived, only to be crippled by duty and guilt.
00:04:14Your daughter's premature and very fragile.
00:04:18Look how weak she is.
00:04:20She will always need to be on a strict diet for her health.
00:04:23This is all your fault.
00:04:26I put a promising career on hold.
00:04:29Dedicated myself to becoming the perfect Mrs. Collins.
00:04:35I became the whole package.
00:04:36The perfect homemaker, a nutritionist.
00:04:39Oatmeal again?
00:04:40I hate it!
00:04:41I want french fries!
00:04:42I gave it my all.
00:04:44Everything I had for your happiness.
00:04:47But where it was mine?
00:04:53Nora, the restaurant we're going to has those french fries you love.
00:04:57Yes!
00:04:57Miss Ashley, I want you to be my mommy.
00:05:02My husband doesn't love me.
00:05:04My child doesn't want me.
00:05:07I have no reason to stay home anymore.
00:05:13Carter.
00:05:17Sign this.
00:05:24Carter.
00:05:27Sign this.
00:05:31Um, Carter, could you help me with my coat, please?
00:05:33Of course.
00:05:36You didn't even read it.
00:05:38Just signed our marriage away like it was nothing.
00:05:42But the prenup?
00:05:44You scrutinized every comma.
00:05:47Alright, come on.
00:05:48Our reservation's almost done.
00:05:49Do you even know what you just signed?
00:05:53Nora's insurance paperwork.
00:05:55You worry too much.
00:06:00Can't you see I'm busy?
00:06:02Don't bother me in your trivial matters.
00:06:11This is the last time I'll ever bother you with trivial matters.
00:06:15This is the last time I'll ever bother you with trivial matters.
00:06:29Goodbye, Carter.
00:06:31Goodbye, Nora.
00:06:33Goodbye, Carter.
00:06:52Goodbye, Nora.
00:06:55I'm sorry.
00:06:55Daddy.
00:06:56Daddy, Mommy doesn't let me eat snacks, but her strawberry milkshake is so good.
00:07:01I want one now.
00:07:04You can go wake her up if you want to.
00:07:08Sir, I know it's not my place, but Mrs. Collins has been so devoted to this family.
00:07:18Today, today broke her.
00:07:20What are you talking about?
00:07:22Mr. Collins, you know how much she cares for you.
00:07:50Don't touch me.
00:07:52Are you trying to drug me again?
00:07:55You're burning up.
00:07:59Where are you taking me?
00:08:01The hospital.
00:08:07She asked me to give you this before she left tonight.
00:08:11It's your signed copy.
00:08:12What do you mean she left?
00:08:31Ashley.
00:08:32Carter, I think I left my favorite earrings in your bedroom.
00:08:36I'll go check.
00:08:40Yep, found them.
00:08:42They'll be waiting for you when you get back.
00:08:45Sir, the documents.
00:08:50Put them in my office.
00:08:52I'll look at them later.
00:08:53Yes, sir.
00:08:55And don't be fooled, Helen.
00:08:56She may love me, but she loves being Mrs. Collins more than anything.
00:09:03Daddy, Mommy left?
00:09:05Where is she?
00:09:06I want my strawberry milkshake.
00:09:08Don't worry, baby.
00:09:10She'll be back.
00:09:11She's got nowhere else to go.
00:09:30Welcome back, Dr. Zoe.
00:09:36Welcome back, Dr. Zoe.
00:09:40Zoe, you're finally back.
00:09:45Director, it's been too long.
00:09:46You know, if you hadn't left for marriage, you'd be running this place by now.
00:09:51Thank God you're back.
00:09:52I thought you'd be locked in that house forever.
00:09:54Well, I'm getting a divorce.
00:09:56I filed the papers, and in a month, I'll be free.
00:10:00Divorced?
00:10:11I'd say congratulations.
00:10:13And welcome back, Zoe.
00:10:16Ethan.
00:10:17It's been a while.
00:10:18It's been a while.
00:10:23My research.
00:10:25My notes.
00:10:26The only things from this house still worth taking.
00:10:33Mommy?
00:10:34Who are you expecting?
00:10:43Nora.
00:10:45You shouldn't watch the iPad for so long.
00:10:47It's bad for your eyes.
00:10:52Miss Ashley lets me.
00:10:54You're always ruining everything.
00:10:56Nora!
00:10:57Get out.
00:10:58I don't want to hear you anymore.
00:11:03Nora!
00:11:04Nora!
00:11:05It's been three hours.
00:11:06Open the door.
00:11:07No, you're annoying.
00:11:08Miss Ashley will come play with me.
00:11:10Nora!
00:11:13Miss Ashley, I missed you!
00:11:17Why is this annoying brat always here?
00:11:20Fine.
00:11:21At least I could use her to get closer to Carter.
00:11:25Nora, let Mommy in.
00:11:26It's so cold.
00:11:29Daddy, Miss Ashley, let's play Lego.
00:11:32When did Nora start hating me?
00:11:36Mommy!
00:11:37Hugs!
00:11:41I love you, Mommy.
00:11:42Nora, let's go.
00:11:45Your grandparents are waiting.
00:11:47Mommy comes too?
00:11:48No.
00:11:52She can't.
00:11:55The doctor said Nora needs more protein at this stage.
00:11:58I'll make her favorite fish today.
00:12:00Promise me you won't grow up to be like your mom.
00:12:03She's just a housewife.
00:12:05She cooks and cleans all day and is totally dependent on your dad.
00:12:08It's sad.
00:12:10Mommy is sad?
00:12:29It was Ashley.
00:12:30I wish you were my mommy.
00:12:32Aw.
00:12:33It was Ashley.
00:12:36I wish you were my mommy.
00:12:37That's the first person.
00:12:42This is Calyns.
00:12:43Mom-a-dub-a-dub-a-uh-ul.
00:12:47No!
00:12:49This is Calyns!
00:12:54Your body temperature dropped dangerously low, and if it weren't for your nanny finding
00:12:59you you wouldn't have made it now you just need plenty of rest and to stay warm my own child
00:13:08almost killed me
00:13:15thanks so we what are you doing here god you're pale is everything okay i'm okay
00:13:25miss zoe you're mia yeah remember this little one when the car accident took my sister and brother-in-law
00:13:35three years ago and i was too busy and overwhelmed so i asked you to help me look after her
00:13:41for a few
00:13:42days she hasn't stopped talking about you since i missed you so much miss zoe you gave me this bunny
00:13:49i named her bun bun i sleep with her every single night i really really like you miss zoe
00:13:59i watched this kid for a week just a week and she never forgot me
00:14:07do you want to have fun but but my own daughter the one i gave everything to
00:14:14she locked me out on that freezing balcony just to get away from me
00:14:18you're always ruining everything no no
00:14:30ethan take me back to the collins house i want to get my research
00:14:35i'm cutting ties with that house with that life for good
00:14:44mommy
00:14:45mrs collins thank goodness you're all right mr collins is in his office i'll let him know that
00:14:52you're back don't bother i won't be staying long
00:14:58it was just a goof last night mommy's fine now
00:15:06mommy where are you going i'm leaving this house
00:15:13nora try to eat something healthy not just snacks and don't watch the screen all day
00:15:19your health is the only thing i was concerned about and baby whatever happens just take care of yourself
00:15:33mommy
00:15:40goodbye carter and nora
00:15:43let's go
00:15:48okay i'm gonna shoot the paperwork over in the morning and seal the deal
00:15:56wait is this the document so we had me sign before daddy mommy's leaving
00:16:06mommy's leaving
00:16:09she didn't stay huh maybe she went to see grandma in europe relax
00:16:15she'll be back weird so he didn't tell me this time whatever
00:16:24can we go see grandma too you want to go
00:16:29oh miss ashley is inviting us skiing tomorrow
00:16:39zoe if you need a place to stay i have an extra apartment by the lab
00:16:43then don't worry about imposing it's just sitting empty
00:16:47thank you ethan i owe you
00:16:55a whole week mommy didn't call me she used to call me every day
00:17:05come on
00:17:07good morning miss zoe
00:17:10good morning mia
00:17:22hi zoe you look well you settling in all right
00:17:26yeah absolutely thank you
00:17:28well me and i were thinking about going to the grocery store
00:17:31yeah figured you were still unpacking and could use a little trip you want to join us
00:17:36pretty please miss zoe
00:17:40okay i just have to get changed really quick
00:17:43huh we'll wait outside
00:17:46it must be mommy
00:17:51mommy hey sweetie it's ashley
00:17:54oh miss ashley your dad told me you love picnics so we're going tomorrow just you me and him
00:18:02yeah yeah i love picnic grace let's go to the supermarket today to get some supplies okay
00:18:15oh
00:18:17are they okay i think i got something in my eye
00:18:20hey let me take a look
00:18:23old stuff i went inside last year
00:18:33why is mommy holding that other kid's hand and why is she kissing that other uncle
00:18:37does she have a new family now does she have a new family now
00:18:43zoe what the hell are you doing
00:18:55so did mommy like disappear what's wrong nothing just a trick of the light probably
00:19:04zoe couldn't be here that woman lives venora and me she should never be with another man and child
00:19:10i'm just overtired come on let's get out of here
00:19:17you can set those there
00:19:25thank you thank you for everything you don't have to thank me you were here for me when i couldn't
00:19:33be
00:19:34but the rent i just be here for me when you can that's i'll ask she misses you and honestly
00:19:45so do i please miss zoe you'll play with me and bun bun of course i'll play with you pinkies
00:19:54where
00:19:57is that a wound on your finger does it hurt
00:20:09it was kind of a wound but it's fading and soon it'll be gone forever
00:20:22it's
00:20:24zoe's wedding ring
00:20:28ellen when was zoe here last
00:20:32uh about a week ago mr collins
00:20:35she ditched her ring what game is she playing now
00:20:43what's wrong with the coffee i'm sorry mr collins i i can't make it right the way mrs collins did
00:20:51she always knew how long to steep the coffee perfect every time
00:21:02ew this cake tastes weird not like before your mother used to bake the cakes she worked so hard
00:21:13to make it healthy and taste right i'll do my best but it's not the same
00:21:20daddy will you call mommy
00:21:27i'm making this call for you norah not for myself
00:21:39what mommy never misses your calls what's this zoe playing hard to get
00:21:52everyone this is zoe the sharpest mind i have ever met published in nature before even graduating
00:21:59high school absolute genius we used to call her the prodigy back in college
00:22:06they're overselling it really the prodigy seriously we all have credentials here what makes her so special
00:22:13watch your tone mike with all respect mr west just because you two go way back doesn't mean she
00:22:18walks right in she's been out of research for years how's that fair shouldn't you be baking
00:22:22cookies at home or something
00:22:28what are you gonna hit me now because you can't argue seriously
00:22:33your date is wrong
00:22:37what your date is wrong
00:22:41what how dare you come here a data spike between days three and four too clean looks manufactured
00:22:49basic error what oh shit no that can't be true
00:22:56spotted it in 10 seconds still got it prodigy anyone else want to question doctor zoe's place here
00:23:08great everyone back to work mr collins here's the file on the nation's leading biotech institute
00:23:16they've brought on a brilliant researcher her drug breakthrough has serious novella potential
00:23:21if they green light our collab ethan west himself will handle the signing get a lockdown
00:23:31two weeks no calls no return is this her petty revenge
00:23:43is that we here yeah someone can do that
00:23:46not taking it
00:23:56we're getting a divorce there's nothing left to say well you've ghosted him for weeks
00:24:03seems like you've truly moved on
00:24:09looks like he really wants to talk maybe he wants to talk about the details of the divorce
00:24:21you want to talk about the agreement hi zoe it's james
00:24:29oh hi james that's carter's father the only one in that family who ever treated me like a person
00:24:36i'm calling about dinner tonight bring carter and nora will you uh james carter and i were um
00:24:45i know heard you haven't been home in weeks don't you worry dear i'll hit carter
00:24:52i at least owe james a goodbye okay i'll be there
00:25:00zoe you did it the trials were a huge success
00:25:04wait wait are you saying i'm saying you're gonna win the novella prize
00:25:13oh zoe this is huge novella worthy ah i'm taking us to dinner tonight we're gonna celebrate big time
00:25:22thank you selena but can i take a rain check i have something i can't miss tonight
00:25:49good to see you james you too dear where are uh carter and laura they'll be along
00:25:57you didn't come together please carter my golden boy with some back water nobody like her
00:26:06she should be grateful she's still carrying our name
00:26:12pardon the interruption may i pour your wine no we're fine leave us
00:26:21you pour the wine
00:26:28hello are you deaf my mother is talking to you
00:26:50help yourselves
00:26:56she used to beg to pour us wine what is wrong with her who knows maybe she forgot to take
00:27:05her pills today
00:27:08the old me was the one who was medicated thinking i needed your approval
00:27:19well now we're all here
00:27:29give it back it looks ugly on you
00:27:33here you go miss ashley
00:27:37wow look at that my brother's already upgraded you're done zoe
00:27:46carter have you lost your mind bringing this woman here zoe is your wife my wife
00:27:54disappeared for weeks abandoned her family ashley stepped up and took care of nora you should thank her
00:28:04you're married this is just a little fling this is your family
00:28:12i see so this is your game
00:28:17no explanation not even man
00:28:22i know you're not satisfied with the marriage so don't worry you can go and find a new wife now
00:28:34so we i know you're hurting i'll talk to him ah playing the victim for dad how pathetic
00:28:52mommy i want the best piece
00:29:01hey nora just asked you to save the best piece of steak are you deaf or something
00:29:09she's eight she knows how to cut her own food
00:29:17ashley will you cut it for me
00:29:23mine as well don't dally
00:29:28mine as well don't dally
00:29:32who do they think i am they're made
00:29:37of course i'd be delighted
00:29:53i'm sorry i'm i'm just so tired after looking after nora all week
00:29:57i can't possibly hold a steak knife right now
00:30:05this is for you ashley
00:30:08thank you for taking care of nora
00:30:12it's gorgeous
00:30:15you're so sweet carter
00:30:26is that for me for a wedding anniversary it's for work
00:30:31not you a marriage built on a scheme doesn't deserve anniversaries or gifts
00:30:43she wants the necklace
00:30:45she wants the necklace fine if she begs for it i can buy her a new one
00:30:50i don't want any gift from you anymore
00:31:00thank you james but this is my last dinner with the collins family carter and i are done
00:31:14so
00:31:15so
00:31:15zoe wait
00:31:22carter explain this god only knows what the hell she's up to now
00:31:26she's clearly upset over the necklace she's playing hard to get it's classic
00:31:32she wants you to chase after her mommy's so petty
00:31:38well why don't i go apologize and talk to her clear the air if you want
00:31:47walking out mid-meal charming manners
00:31:53does it hurt watching your husband and your daughter choose me
00:32:00does it hurt watching your husband and your daughter choose me
00:32:04you're really proud of something that i already threw away
00:32:07nora's robes carter's necklace they're all mine and soon the miss collins title will be too
00:32:18really this again daddy look mommy is stealing from miss ashley let's make it interesting you want
00:32:25to make a bet if we both fell in who do you think your husband and daughter would save you
00:32:30or me
00:32:36help
00:32:49daddy save miss ashley first she can't swim
00:32:59she snatched the necklace i just wanted the gift you gave me back
00:33:03she tried to drown me why does she hate me so much
00:33:10help help
00:33:30miss zoe's awake miss zoe's awake
00:33:38what happened me and i found you unconscious in the water
00:33:42we rushed you to the hospital the doctor said you were in drift too long and it makes you weak
00:33:47you were asleep for a long time thank you for saving me
00:33:55zoe why were you in the water
00:33:58i guess the people who i used to call family finally abandoned me
00:34:06don't be sad miss zoe if they left you
00:34:10uncle ethan and i will be your new family and we'll never leave you
00:34:34thank you
00:34:35thank you
00:34:45Just take it easy and get some rest, okay?
00:34:49Your only job right now is to rest up at home.
00:34:51I missed you so much, Ms. Zoe.
00:34:54I promise we'll come visit you every single day.
00:35:04Mia, Ethan told me that you found me by the pool, so I want to give this to you as
00:35:09a thank you.
00:35:11Wow.
00:35:13Thank you so much.
00:35:15I love it, and we'll cherish it forever.
00:35:18Got a special for Nora.
00:35:19She loved Bose.
00:35:21Whatever.
00:35:22Might as well go to someone who'll cherish it.
00:35:28Ethan, is there something on my face?
00:35:31No, just a little jealous of Mia's all.
00:35:35My bad.
00:35:36I guess I should have gotten you a thank you gift, too.
00:35:38I'm just teasing you.
00:35:42Seeing you happy and safe.
00:35:44It's the best gift I could ask for.
00:35:48Thank you, Ethan, for everything.
00:35:53Get some rest.
00:35:55Me and I will be back tomorrow?
00:35:57Yeah.
00:36:06Can Ms. Zoe be my new mommy?
00:36:12I know you're planning to adopt me, Uncle Eason.
00:36:15And if you're going to be my new daddy, I want Ms. Zoe to be my new mommy.
00:36:19Please?
00:36:23I mean, that, that's grown-up stuff.
00:36:30And it's not up to just me.
00:36:33Well, try hard to win her over, and don't let anyone else take her this time, like Carter.
00:36:43Where'd you learn to talk like that, kiddo?
00:36:45Eh, I figured it out.
00:36:49Come on.
00:36:49Hey
00:37:09Mr. Collins, it's Nora's first day of school
00:37:19She and Miss Ashley are awaiting you
00:37:21Okay
00:37:31Don't worry Carter, I'll take great care of Nora this semester
00:37:39Let me just use Nora to get to Carter
00:37:42In due time, that idiot will be out
00:37:44And I'll be the new Mrs. Collins
00:37:54Everyone, say hello to Mia West
00:37:57She's joining our class today
00:37:58Please, make her feel welcome
00:38:01Mia, you can take the empty seat next to Nora
00:38:04Okay
00:38:11Hello
00:38:12Why'd you bring a toy bunny?
00:38:14My favorite auntie gave it to me
00:38:16I want to keep it with me
00:38:23The type that mom used to give me
00:38:28Hmm, what'd you say?
00:38:30A dream
00:38:31My mom used to get me a million Buzz and Bunnies
00:38:33But they're so boring
00:38:36I just asked the maid to just throw them out
00:38:38But Miss Ashley got me this brand new Apple Watch
00:38:42Way cooler than some dumb bunny and bow
00:38:45Why wouldn't you like a present from your mom, huh?
00:38:48Because Miss Ashley said it's more expensive and better
00:38:52Expensive?
00:38:53But your mom's love is priceless
00:38:55Like my bunny and bow
00:38:59If my favorite auntie gave it to me
00:39:01I would love it no matter what
00:39:03It's super duper special
00:39:05Is a bunny and a bow really that special?
00:39:12Zoe, you look awesome
00:39:14We were totally freaking out
00:39:16Glad to see you back on your feet
00:39:18Thanks
00:39:19I'm feeling much better
00:39:20Great
00:39:21Because
00:39:22Fantastic news
00:39:24Your drug research
00:39:25Has been officially nominated
00:39:28For the Nobel Prize in Medicine
00:39:34No excuses tonight
00:39:35You have to come celebrate with us
00:39:39My treat
00:39:40Celebrating a recovery
00:39:41And Nobel Prize in Medicine
00:39:47Welcome to all the
00:39:49Bella
00:39:53Hello
00:39:55Oh, hi
00:39:56Thank you very much
00:40:04Zoe
00:40:11Carter, what's wrong?
00:40:13What are you looking at?
00:40:13I thought I just saw Zoe
00:40:15Zoe?
00:40:16Here, no way
00:40:18Besides us, it's the Bio Institute's shindig tonight
00:40:21Or he's just a housewife
00:40:22Could never be a scientist
00:40:25Yeah
00:40:27Let's sit down
00:40:32Carter, this Michelin star place is so great
00:40:35Thank you
00:40:36Let's just call it an apology
00:40:38For Zoe pushing in the water
00:40:39I understand Mrs. Collins is just upset
00:40:42But honestly
00:40:44What kind of woman leaves her family for a month?
00:40:47What kind of wife?
00:40:50What kind of mother does that?
00:40:53It's just painfully selfish
00:40:56She'll be back
00:40:57It's not a question of if or when
00:41:00Thank goodness Zoe dumped that loser
00:41:03And came back to us
00:41:05This breakthrough is all you
00:41:08Well, cheers
00:41:09To the Nobel Prize
00:41:15I'll be right back
00:41:18It's so good to finally celebrate, honestly
00:41:20Oh yeah
00:41:21Zoe, what the hell are you doing here?
00:41:23Why don't you come back home?
00:41:29Your home seems crowded enough, don't you think?
00:41:31You pushed Ashley in the water
00:41:33Didn't even apologize
00:41:34And now you're throwing a tantrum
00:41:35And refusing to come home?
00:41:36Do you even care about this family at all?
00:41:38Come with me now
00:41:39We are getting a divorce
00:41:41I'm not going anywhere with you
00:41:44Are you threatening me?
00:41:46Come home with me
00:41:47Or I will make that divorce real
00:41:48She said no
00:41:49Get the message
00:41:50And who the hell are you?
00:41:52I'm her best friend
00:41:56So, you're hanging out with your little friends from the BioGenius Squad?
00:41:59Don't you feel a bit too ordinary?
00:42:03Ordinary?
00:42:04Zoe?
00:42:05Are you blind?
00:42:06Selina, don't even waste your breath
00:42:08Carter
00:42:10Laura wants to go home
00:42:12I expect to see you at home tonight
00:42:14Is that clear?
00:42:18What happened?
00:42:20Nothing
00:42:21How dare she ignore what I said
00:42:23And still not come home
00:42:25What the hell is she doing out there?
00:42:27In a historic move
00:42:29Dr. Zoe and her team at the Bio Research Institute
00:42:32Have been nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine
00:42:35For their pioneering drug therapy
00:42:37Dr. Zoe Winters could become the first woman from her country
00:42:41In nearly a decade to receive the honor
00:42:45Zoe?
00:42:46The Nobel Prize
00:42:50Is that Mrs. Collins?
00:42:52Total coincidence
00:42:54Zoe was too busy helping Nora and me
00:42:56And she's no scientist
00:42:58Well, if she didn't run herself ragged
00:43:01Keeping this family afloat
00:43:02She might have actually won the Nobel Prize
00:43:06Stop imagining things
00:43:10It's not her
00:43:11Maybe I pushed too far
00:43:13No
00:43:14She's just being dramatic
00:43:21Yeah
00:43:22Mr. Collins
00:43:23The meeting with the Research Institute is set up
00:43:2510 a.m. this Thursday
00:43:26Good
00:43:28I'll be there
00:43:32Wait
00:43:33Didn't you have a doctor's appointment today?
00:43:35Why are you here?
00:43:36The doctor gave me the all clear
00:43:38The doctor gave me the all clear
00:43:38And I was going stir crazy at home
00:43:40So I figured I'd come in
00:43:42Well, I see you're already on to the next big thing
00:43:46Couldn't sit still, could you, Miss Hotshot Biologist?
00:43:50Don't mind me
00:43:51You guys go ahead
00:43:54I've got a meeting with the CEO
00:43:55Who's pretty keen on the drug you developed
00:43:57He wants to collaborate
00:43:59You want to sit in?
00:44:00No
00:44:01I'll pass
00:44:02I'm not big on business deals
00:44:03And
00:44:04I'm still getting my strength back
00:44:06Of course
00:44:07Wait for me
00:44:08We'll get lunch after
00:44:20Zoe
00:44:22What the hell are you doing here?
00:44:25I work here
00:44:27Work?
00:44:28So you're a janitor now?
00:44:30No
00:44:32You smell like hot garbage
00:44:35She'd rather pick up trash here
00:44:37Than come back home
00:44:40Where have you been all this time?
00:44:41You just vanished
00:44:42None of your business
00:44:45You're my wife
00:44:47Everything you do is my business
00:44:49Like I still am?
00:44:51Looks like you've already found my replacement
00:44:53Enough with your little digs
00:44:55I'm running out of patience
00:44:58Oh no!
00:45:00What a mess
00:45:01I'm so sorry
00:45:03Guess the janitor better get on that
00:45:04This is a research institute
00:45:06Not your little playground
00:45:07Cut the crap
00:45:08How dare a janitor
00:45:09Talk to me like that
00:45:10Stop!
00:45:12Stop!
00:45:16Mr. Collins
00:45:17This is Ethan West
00:45:18From the institute
00:45:19He's the one
00:45:20Handling the collaboration
00:45:21Mr. West
00:45:23I've heard so much about you
00:45:24Nice to meet you
00:45:25Mr. West
00:45:26I'm Ashley
00:45:31Zoe
00:45:32Do you know these people?
00:45:38No
00:45:39Good
00:45:39At least she knows when to keep her mouth shut
00:45:42The last thing I need is anyone thinking my wife is some pathetic janitor
00:45:47Wouldn't that be a stain on my reputation?
00:45:50Take a rest
00:45:51I'll handle this
00:45:54Weird
00:45:55Why is the boss going to bat over a janitor?
00:45:58Why is the boss going to bat over a janitor?
00:46:00Let's go to the conference room
00:46:07I hear you're interested in collaboration
00:46:11Let's hear it
00:46:12Yes, Mr. West
00:46:13Our CEO is deeply impressed with the recent breakthrough, especially the new drug
00:46:17We want to establish a long-term partnership
00:46:20We're prepared to offer full financial backing and technical resources to support the project
00:46:24It's a win-win
00:46:25Carter Collins
00:46:27CEO of Collins Group
00:46:28Carter Collins
00:46:30Zoe's ex-husband?
00:46:32No wonder
00:46:35Mr. West
00:46:41I'm confident our proposal speaks for itself
00:46:45What do you think?
00:46:47We're not interested
00:46:49What?
00:46:50We're not interested
00:46:53What?
00:46:55You didn't even read the proposal
00:46:57I have my reasons
00:46:57And that's all you need to know
00:47:00Mr. West
00:47:00If you would just look at our proposal
00:47:01I made my decision
00:47:04I'll let you two see yourselves out
00:47:21So, how'd it go?
00:47:22Do we pop the champagne?
00:47:23He turned us down
00:47:27What?
00:47:29How could he say no?
00:47:34Look, Carter
00:47:35Is that Mrs. Collins dating Ethan West?
00:47:40Look, Carter
00:47:41Is that Mrs. Collins dating Ethan West?
00:47:46Is that why she hasn't come home to you?
00:47:48Zoey
00:47:50How dare you?
00:47:52How dare you?
00:47:59Miss Zoey!
00:48:04This little one talks about you all the time
00:48:07I miss you so much
00:48:09I miss you so much, Miss Ellie
00:48:11I tried to come visit you
00:48:13But Uncle Ethan told me I had a school nap
00:48:18So I couldn't
00:48:19I miss you too, sweetheart
00:48:21But look, I'm all better now
00:48:22And you have to keep going to school
00:48:24It's important
00:48:25Keep learning
00:48:27Okay
00:48:29Zoey
00:48:29We have a little favor to ask
00:48:32Sweetie
00:48:33You want to ask?
00:48:34Yes
00:48:36Tomorrow
00:48:38Is parent day
00:48:39And all the other kids
00:48:42Will have their moms
00:48:43And their dads
00:48:44And Uncle Ethan
00:48:46Has to go on a trip
00:48:48From work tomorrow
00:48:49So
00:48:50Could you call us?
00:48:54My mom
00:48:57Could you call us?
00:49:01My mom
00:49:05Her mom passed away in the accident
00:49:07That's why she asked me
00:49:09She really needs a mom figure there
00:49:13Of course
00:49:15I would be honored to be your mom that day
00:49:17Really?
00:49:18Mm-hmm
00:49:33My favorite aunt
00:49:34She's coming to the open house this afternoon
00:49:37The same one who got you the bell and the bunny?
00:49:39Yeah
00:49:40She's so pretty
00:49:41And so nice
00:49:44I invited her
00:49:45And she said yes right away
00:49:46So
00:49:47My mommy's coming too
00:49:50She's spending the whole afternoon with me
00:49:53I'll call her right now
00:49:54Yeah
00:50:08It's parent's day
00:50:09When are you going to come play with me?
00:50:16Daddy
00:50:17Save Miss Ashley first
00:50:18She can't swim
00:50:22I'm not coming
00:50:25I'm not coming
00:50:27But why?
00:50:28I need you there
00:50:30I want you to come
00:50:31Just take Ashley with you
00:50:35Fine
00:50:35Don't come then
00:50:36I hate you
00:50:45Are you upset?
00:50:48How's your mom?
00:50:49Well
00:50:49I changed my mind
00:50:51I'll invite Miss Ashley to come
00:50:52But
00:50:54It's parent day
00:50:55Why didn't you invite your mom?
00:50:58Did you fight with your mommy?
00:50:59No
00:51:00Mommy would never fight with me
00:51:03Oh
00:51:03So
00:51:05You made her mad
00:51:06I didn't
00:51:07Whatever
00:51:08She's my mommy
00:51:09She'll forgive me
00:51:12Nora
00:51:14Even if she's your mommy
00:51:15If you keep making her mad
00:51:17She'll be very upset
00:51:19And if you're not nice to her
00:51:22She doesn't have to stay your mommy
00:51:25She could go be someone else's mommy
00:51:27No
00:51:29She wouldn't
00:51:29She's my mommy
00:51:42Nora
00:51:42You've called ten times
00:51:44Parents' day is about to start
00:51:45Come on, let's go
00:51:45I
00:51:46Nora, come on
00:51:56I hate her
00:52:01I hate her
00:52:02Come on
00:52:04I never want to go to that student school again
00:52:08I want to go home now
00:52:10Come here
00:52:10Ugh, such a pain
00:52:13If she weren't Carter's daughter
00:52:15I'd dump her in a trash can
00:52:17Let's call your father
00:52:22Hey, Carter
00:52:23Nora isn't feeling well
00:52:24And she wants to head home
00:52:25Okay
00:52:27We'll head back right away
00:52:38So Mia, did you have fun today?
00:52:40Yes
00:52:41All my friends were so jealous
00:52:43Because he has the coolest
00:52:44And the most beautiful list
00:52:48Thank you so much, Ms. Zoe
00:52:50Of course
00:52:53Ms. Zoe
00:52:55I can tell you Uncle Ethan's secret
00:52:58As a thank you
00:52:59Okay
00:53:00I'm all ears
00:53:02Uncle Ethan had a crush on you
00:53:04For a long time
00:53:06He still does
00:53:10Uncle Ethan had a crush on you
00:53:12For a long time
00:53:15He still does
00:53:22Um
00:53:24Uncle Ethan's adopting me
00:53:26And
00:53:27Ms. Zoe
00:53:29I was going to ask you to be my real mom
00:53:33Because
00:53:34I really love you like a mom
00:53:37And
00:53:37If you don't like Uncle Ethan
00:53:39That's okay
00:53:40Um
00:53:41I don't need him
00:53:41I only need you
00:53:44You're everything
00:53:47Spilling your uncle's tea
00:53:48And then throwing him under the bus
00:53:50You little rascals
00:53:52I'm sorry
00:53:53But
00:53:54Is that a yes or no, Ms. Zoe?
00:53:59Yes, Mia
00:54:00I'll be your mom
00:54:03But you have to promise me something too
00:54:05Yes
00:54:06You cannot tell Uncle Ethan
00:54:09Why?
00:54:10Because that's Uncle Ethan's secret
00:54:12Okay
00:54:12We have to pretend that we don't know it
00:54:14That's the respectful thing to do
00:54:17Okay, Ms. Zoe
00:54:18And besides
00:54:20I trust Ethan
00:54:21If he really likes me
00:54:23I know he'll tell me
00:54:24Okay
00:54:34Ashley said you came home upset
00:54:36What happened?
00:54:38Daddy
00:54:38Today was parents' day
00:54:40And I called mom
00:54:41And begged her to come
00:54:42But she said no
00:54:47Nora
00:54:48Even if she's your mommy
00:54:50If you're not nice to her
00:54:51She doesn't have to stay your mommy
00:54:54She could go be someone else's mommy
00:54:59Daddy
00:55:00Is mommy still mad at me?
00:55:02Does she want to be someone else's mommy?
00:55:04Does she don't want me anymore?
00:55:05No
00:55:08Your mom would never
00:55:09Ever leave you
00:55:10But I've been so mean to her
00:55:12I didn't want to fight
00:55:13I really didn't
00:55:14I
00:55:16And I didn't mean to lock her on the balcony all night
00:55:18I just forgot
00:55:19What?
00:55:21You locked her on the balcony
00:55:23All night?
00:55:26Nora, what the heck happened?
00:55:29You locked her on the balcony
00:55:31All night?
00:55:33Nora, what the heck happened?
00:55:37Mr. Collins
00:55:39It's true
00:55:40I found Mrs. Collins locked out on the balcony
00:55:44All night
00:55:45You're always ruining everything
00:55:47Nora!
00:55:49Get out
00:55:50I don't want to hear you anymore
00:55:51Nora!
00:55:53She was unconscious from the cold
00:55:55So I took her to the hospital
00:56:01What do you have to say for yourself?
00:56:03I didn't mean to
00:56:03Mommy was nagging me
00:56:05So I pushed her all onto the balcony
00:56:07And locked the door
00:56:09I just need her to be quiet
00:56:11Look, Nora
00:56:12Your mom nags
00:56:13Because she loves you
00:56:16But locking her out is dangerous
00:56:18Look what happened
00:56:19She ended up in the hospital
00:56:20I'm really sorry
00:56:23I messed up
00:56:24That's why Zoe wouldn't come home
00:56:26She must have been holding a grudge all along
00:56:29We're apologizing to your mother
00:56:31Do you understand?
00:56:32If I apologize to her
00:56:34Will she come back?
00:56:38She will
00:56:41What's with the panic?
00:56:42This isn't me
00:56:43Zoe loves us
00:56:45She'll come around
00:56:49So is this where Mommy's staying now?
00:56:53According to Luke's intel, yes
00:56:58You're here
00:57:00Mommy
00:57:01Zoe
00:57:03Cut this out
00:57:05Come home with us
00:57:13Mommy, open the door
00:57:15Don't be mad at me anymore
00:57:17Zoe, stop being petty
00:57:19I know you're mad
00:57:20Nora locked you out all night
00:57:21But she's just a kid
00:57:22It was an accident
00:57:23Are you seriously this upset?
00:57:29Carter
00:57:32Unbelievable
00:57:33Still so arrogant after all these years
00:57:35Just like now
00:57:36You don't know what I've been through
00:57:38And you don't know half the pain
00:57:40That you've caused me
00:57:42Do not come back here
00:57:44Ever
00:57:50What does she mean by that?
00:57:52Has she been hurt again?
00:57:56Mr. Collins
00:57:57I found Mrs. Collins' record
00:57:58Turns out
00:57:59Besides the hypothermia
00:58:00She also had a drowning incident
00:58:03Here's everything on Mrs. Collins
00:58:05She showed up a month ago
00:58:06With hypothermia
00:58:07And then more recently
00:58:08A near drowning
00:58:10Docs say she'd been in the water for hours
00:58:12She's still recovering from it all
00:58:22No way
00:58:24She knows how to swim
00:58:25And she's the one who pushed Ashley in
00:58:28For a damn necklace
00:58:31Mr. Collins
00:58:31If she really could swim
00:58:32She wouldn't have been out there that long
00:58:33Docs say that if Ethan West
00:58:35Hadn't gotten there in time
00:58:37She wouldn't have made it
00:58:39Does that mean Ashley's lying?
00:58:40Find out everything you can about Ashley Grant
00:58:43Now
00:59:00What's wrong?
00:59:02Everything okay?
00:59:05It's nothing
00:59:09Carter and Nora came by yesterday
00:59:12I don't know how they found out that I live here
00:59:15What'd they want?
00:59:17Begging for me to come home
00:59:18As usual
00:59:26Don't
00:59:28Zoe
00:59:29Please
00:59:30Do not listen to them
00:59:33I can't lose you again
00:59:35Because
00:59:39I love you
00:59:44I love you
00:59:48I know you're going through a bit of a rough patch right now
00:59:50And maybe you're not ready to date
00:59:52But
00:59:53But
00:59:54I needed to tell you this
00:59:57You have my heart
01:00:07Ethan
01:00:09I promise
01:00:10Once the divorce is final between Carter and I
01:00:14I'll think about this
01:00:16About us
01:00:27Thanks Zoe
01:00:29I'm not going anywhere
01:00:31Take as much time as you need
01:00:34I'll be right here when you're ready
01:00:41Mr. Collins
01:00:43Found some dirt on Ashley
01:00:45Turns out she worked at the same hotel where you got drugged years ago
01:00:50Nine years ago
01:00:51She was in college and she spotted you sitting alone at the bar
01:00:54When you stepped away she spiked your drink to make a move on you
01:00:56Good thing you ran into Mrs. Collins instead
01:00:58It didn't go down like she planned
01:01:00What?
01:01:01The owner spilled everything
01:01:03Nine years back Ashley paid him off to keep quiet
01:01:06To stop their offer
01:01:08She's the real creepier Mr. Collins
01:01:10She was the one plotting to get you into bed
01:01:14This can't be real
01:01:17All this time I was hating the wrong person
01:01:19Nine years
01:01:21I never gave her a second glance
01:01:23And all along I was
01:01:26Blaming the wrong person
01:01:30Ashley
01:01:31This is all your fault
01:01:34Luke
01:01:35Bring her to me
01:01:37Time to settle this once and for all
01:01:52Hmm
01:01:53Having Luke drag me over this late
01:01:55Is Carter looking for some late night action?
01:01:59Too bad I didn't slip into my sexiest lingerie
01:02:04Explain this
01:02:06Now
01:02:09Carter where did you get this picture?
01:02:13This is some kind of misunderstanding
01:02:16This is
01:02:17I
01:02:19Bullshit
01:02:20Luke dug up the whole story
01:02:23Ashley Grant
01:02:24It was you who drug me nine years ago
01:02:26It was you who drug me nine years ago
01:02:31No
01:02:31No
01:02:32You know how much I love you
01:02:36All these years I hated Zoe for nothing
01:02:39All my rage
01:02:40All because I got played
01:02:42To think
01:02:44The whole time
01:02:45The real culprit was right under my nose
01:02:50I can't wrap my head around it
01:02:55Keep up the lies
01:02:56I'll make you talk
01:02:58The Collins family has ways of getting answers
01:03:03Yeah
01:03:04The big bad Collins heir
01:03:07Such a big shot
01:03:09I was hooked the minute I laid eyes on you
01:03:11So I drugged you
01:03:13And I set the whole thing up
01:03:15And all of it
01:03:16All of it just gift-wrapped you for that bitch Zoe
01:03:20Why did she get to marry you, huh?
01:03:21I loved you the most
01:03:22But no
01:03:23No
01:03:23She
01:03:24She got your bed
01:03:25She got your kid
01:03:26A damn daughter
01:03:26Who ties you down
01:03:28That should have been me
01:03:29That's not fair
01:03:30I should have been Mrs. Collins
01:03:31You're insane
01:03:33Yeah
01:03:34I'm insane
01:03:36I became Nora's teacher to get close to you
01:03:39I used her
01:03:42As a piece of cake
01:03:43You all despised Zoe so much
01:03:46All I had to do were plant a couple of whispers
01:03:49And bam
01:03:50You dumped her like trash
01:03:53A day at the pool
01:03:55She snatched the necklace
01:03:57I just wanted the gift you gave me back
01:03:59She tried to drown me
01:04:01You did that on purpose
01:04:02To sit Zoe up
01:04:03Duh
01:04:05I made a bet with her
01:04:06To see which one of us her family would save
01:04:10I grabbed her hand
01:04:11And I acted like she was trying to take the necklace
01:04:13And then I pulled us both under
01:04:17And you actually saved me
01:04:19You didn't let me down
01:04:21You should have seen the look on her face
01:04:23While she was stuck in that pool
01:04:26Priceless
01:04:30Shame you didn't catch it
01:04:33I can't believe I let a snake like you near Nora
01:04:36Near us
01:04:38And I let you hurt Zoe
01:04:40How hilarious
01:04:42You and Nora let me get away with everything
01:04:45Again and again
01:04:46You let me take Zoe's place
01:04:48Luke
01:04:51Get her out of here
01:04:52I don't want her stepping foot in this country again
01:04:56Ever
01:04:58Zoe will never come back to you
01:05:00Never
01:05:07No way
01:05:10Zoe loved me
01:05:12She put up with my bullshit for nine years
01:05:16She's never even pushed for a divorce
01:05:19If I just say sorry
01:05:21Really mean it
01:05:23She'll come back
01:05:25She has to
01:05:33Zoe, please
01:05:36Just listen to me
01:05:38We're done
01:05:38Get out now
01:05:39I'm calling security
01:05:41No, Zoe, listen
01:05:50So this is what it felt like that night on the balcony
01:05:55If I freeze out here all night too
01:05:58Maybe you'll have to forgive me
01:06:03Now, and then push the gate with me
01:06:05Okay
01:06:05Yeah
01:06:06That was fun though, huh?
01:06:22Zoe, are you seriously?
01:06:25Are you that desperate for the next guy?
01:06:28What are you doing here?
01:06:29Why shouldn't I be here?
01:06:30I'm waiting for my wife
01:06:33And you
01:06:35No wonder you wouldn't cooperate with me
01:06:37Ethan West
01:06:39You're trying to make a play for my wife?
01:06:41Tough luck!
01:06:42She's still mine
01:06:44Carter
01:06:45We're officially divorced as of today
01:06:47Please stop saying things just to piss me off
01:06:49Seriously?
01:06:50You couldn't even bother to glance at what you signed over a month ago?
01:06:54See, that's your arrogance
01:06:56You never appreciated anything that I gave you
01:06:59Well, fine
01:07:01That's the last thing you'll ever get from me
01:07:17We're officially divorced as of today
01:07:22Where the hell is this?
01:07:27Oh, come on
01:07:28Come on
01:07:43It was from that time when
01:07:48Sign this
01:07:50I screwed this up
01:07:54Why didn't I even look at it?
01:07:56You can go and find a new wife now
01:07:59Carter and I are done
01:08:02Carter
01:08:04Unbelievable
01:08:05Still so arrogant after all these years
01:08:08Just like now
01:08:09You don't know what I've been through
01:08:10And you don't know half the pain that you've caused me
01:08:22I ended it
01:08:24I ate the rest away and didn't even know it
01:08:29No
01:08:29I'm not divorcing her
01:08:32I'm going to go down there right now
01:08:33And pull the papers
01:08:35I'm calling the whole thing off
01:08:36There's still time
01:08:38Mr. Collins
01:08:40This just came in from the courthouse
01:09:04How did we get here?
01:09:07Is it really too late?
01:09:09It's really too late
01:09:10Divorced
01:09:11For real?
01:09:16Divorced?
01:09:18Daddy, are you and mommy really breaking up?
01:09:22No
01:09:24No
01:09:25No, we're not
01:09:27Nora
01:09:29We'll go together
01:09:30We'll apologize
01:09:32Beg her to come back
01:09:33She's too soft hearted
01:09:36She loves us too much
01:09:37To ever really leave
01:09:49Ladies and gentlemen
01:09:50The Nobel Prize ceremony
01:09:52Will begin at this time
01:09:54Will our distinguished nominees
01:09:56Please
01:09:56Make your way down to your seats
01:09:59Zoe
01:09:59Good luck
01:10:00When I lose
01:10:02We'll be right here cheering you on
01:10:08Zoe
01:10:11I've searched everywhere for you
01:10:13I've finally tracked you down here
01:10:16I get it now
01:10:17I know what you've been through
01:10:20Everything
01:10:21I'm so sorry
01:10:24Please forgive me
01:10:27Mommy, I'm sorry
01:10:28Please
01:10:29Please come home
01:10:31I swear I'll never play with Miss Ashley again
01:10:33I promise
01:10:37Please don't give up on us
01:10:39Just give us one more chance
01:10:43Just give us one more chance
01:10:46You're blocking me from my prize
01:10:49You?
01:10:51You're receiving a prize?
01:10:52And the Nobel Prize in Medicine
01:10:55Goes to
01:10:55Dr. Zoe
01:10:57And her team
01:11:10What an incredible honor
01:11:11I'd like to thank the Institute Director
01:11:13And my dear friend, Selena
01:11:15I'd also like to thank my family
01:11:19Ethan and Mia
01:11:21Without you, I wouldn't be here
01:11:22The honor is ours
01:11:24Thank you all so much
01:11:32Aren't we mommy's family?
01:11:38Congratulations
01:11:38I love you
01:11:43It's too late to apologize
01:11:47I love you
01:11:47I love you
01:11:52I love you
01:11:55I love you
01:11:55I love you
01:11:55I love you
01:11:55I love you
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