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My Baby Says You're the Dad
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00:00I'm marrying my longtime boyfriend because I'm pregnant.
00:02At the wedding, the officiant asks if I'm willing to marry Aiden Miller.
00:05I'm just about to say yes, when a childlike voice appears out of nowhere.
00:08Mom, don't say yes.
00:10Aiden isn't my dad.
00:11The baby in your sister, Camilla Buckley's belly, is his.
00:14My brain completely crashes at those words.
00:16Everyone is waiting for my answer, but I freeze.
00:19The baby I'm carrying isn't Aiden's?
00:22Then whose is it?
00:23The next second, the little voice speaks again.
00:26Silly mom, that jerk has been cheating for a long time.
00:28If you marry him, he'll lock you in a basement.
00:32Go ask my real dad for help.
00:33He's the hottest and richest man sitting down there.
00:36I'm shaken.
00:36I can't help but glance at Ian Britt, the ascetic rich air sitting below the stage.
00:40Today is supposed to be my wedding with Aiden, yet people keep drifting toward him with their
00:44eyes.
00:44His looks and presence stand out too much.
00:46I glance at him and unexpectedly meet his cold gaze.
00:49I quickly look away, my heart pounding.
00:51Baby, do you even know who he is?
00:54He's the one and only CEO of Brittcorp.
00:56He's never had any woman.
00:58How could you be his kid?
01:00Even if Aiden is poor, you can't just make things up and deny your dad.
01:05Baby, be realistic.
01:07It's too late to switch fathers at the wedding.
01:09Try again in your next life.
01:11I comfort the baby.
01:12I assume he doesn't accept Aiden as his father, because the ladder is broke.
01:15But the little voice screams.
01:17Did you forget that night you woke up in a hotel?
01:20Aiden and Camila tricked you there.
01:23And tried to offer you to a client.
01:25But you walked into the wrong room.
01:26The man beside you that night was Ian.
01:29I'm stunned.
01:30That man was Ian.
01:32I thought it was Aiden.
01:34Memories rush back.
01:35Late at night, red marks traced a bare back as two bodies tangled.
01:38Aiden is still looking at me gently.
01:40But what fills my mind now is, Ian's sweat and stifled gasps from that night.
01:43He pinned my hands above my head as he demanded more.
01:45The untouchable, ascetic, rich air turns out to be anything but restrained and private.
01:48Noticing I don't respond, the officiant repeats.
01:50Miss Elaine Buckley, do you take Mr. Aiden Miller to be your lawfully wedded husband?
01:54Aiden squeezes my hand, concern flickering in his eyes.
01:56What's wrong, Elaine?
01:57Are you still not ready?
01:59He rubs my palm gently to reassure me.
02:02Don't be afraid.
02:03Once you marry me, I'll give you everything I have to love you.
02:07Don't believe him.
02:08He bought a villa right next to your marital home.
02:11To raise his kid with Camila.
02:13I jolt and shout.
02:15No, I do not.
02:16The moment I say that, gasps ripple through the room.
02:18The Miller family is well known in Drago.
02:21No one expects me to reject Aiden in public.
02:24Especially since I went all out pursuing him back then.
02:27Acting like a total simp without any shame.
02:29Everyone says, the Buckley family's eldest daughter is promiscuous.
02:31Now that I'm finally settling down, I'm throwing away.
02:34A perfect marriage handed to me.
02:35Aiden's expression darkens.
02:37He clearly didn't expect this.
02:39Elaine, stop messing around.
02:41This is our wedding.
02:42If you're upset with me,
02:44We can talk after it's over.
02:46If you wait, it'll be too late.
02:49My real dad is about to go overseas to chase his first love.
02:52Mom, time's running out.
02:54Dump this jerk.
02:56And go get my rich, handsome dad back.
02:58I'm not getting married.
02:59I reply firmly.
03:01My son wouldn't lie to me.
03:02If he says Aiden is a jerk, then this wedding cannot happen.
03:05Camila steps onto the stage with her pregnant belly and stands beside Aiden.
03:08Elaine, what are you throwing a fit about now?
03:11Aiden already agreed to marry you.
03:13When she comes closer, I notice the diamond ring on her hand.
03:16It's exactly the same style as my wedding ring.
03:18Mine looks like cheap plastic in comparison.
03:21In that instant, everything clicked.
03:23The baby in my belly is part of a scheme she and Aiden have been planning all along.
03:27She's just an adopted daughter with no right to marry into the Miller family.
03:30I'm nothing more than a tool to make the union happen for her.
03:32Dad stands up and reprimands me.
03:34Elaine, have you not embarrassed us enough?
03:36This marriage isn't something you can just call off.
03:39You begged and screamed to marry Aiden before.
03:41And now you back out in front of everyone?
03:43Marriage isn't a game.
03:45Can't you act half as sensible as Camila?
03:47No matter what, you will marry Aiden today.
03:49The wedding has turned into a farce.
03:51Guests whisper among themselves, eager for the spectacle.
03:54Mr. Buckley's real daughter is truly hopeless.
03:57She used to pursue Mr. Miller recklessly.
04:00Now that she has him, she wants to back out?
04:02Everyone's waiting to see her get kicked out.
04:04The adopted daughter is much more sensible and clever.
04:07She married a rich guy and is living comfortably.
04:10Mr. Buckley is so unlucky to have such a worthless biological daughter.
04:14The whispers reach my ears and I realize just how bad my reputation in Drago has become.
04:19But I used to be the sensible and clever heiress of the Buckley family.
04:22Ever since Camila came into the house, my standing has been sinking.
04:26And even mom, dad and Aiden have started treating me differently.
04:29Aiden grabs my hand.
04:30Ignoring my words, he announces to everyone, Elaine's just a little upset.
04:34Please bear with her.
04:35She's agreed to marry me, and I'm happy to make her my wife.
04:38I catch Camila clenching her fists.
04:40I take a deep breath, shake off Aiden's hand, and say firmly,
04:44I'm not marrying you.
04:45I know everything.
04:47About you and Camila.
04:49The baby in her belly.
04:51He is yours, isn't it?
04:52The words hit like thunder, detonating through the banquet hall.
04:56Way to go, mom.
04:57Time to expose.
04:59Those two hypocrites.
05:01Camila has been spreading dirt about you.
05:03Your ruined reputation is all thanks to her.
05:06The baby in my belly screams with glee, stirring up chaos like it's his mission.
05:11The soft clack of Ian's prayer beads fills the hall.
05:13Each sounds sharp and chilling.
05:14It's a warning that his anger is building.
05:16Aiden presses my head down, forcing me to kneel on the floor while apologizing.
05:20I'm sorry, Mr. Britt.
05:22She's not in her right mind.
05:23Please forgive her this once.
05:25Go on.
05:25Apologize to Mr. Britt.
05:26Hurry up.
05:27Noticing that Aiden doesn't care at all.
05:28When I say the child isn't his, I realize he knows perfectly well that the baby in my
05:32belly isn't his.
05:33He just wants to control me, so he can openly have an affair with Camila later.
05:36Mom, don't worry.
05:37Once there's proof that I'm dad's, he won't ignore us.
05:42With the Britt family backing us, anyone who's bullied you will pay for it.
05:46Proof?
05:47I laugh bitterly.
05:48I don't have any proof.
05:49I barely know Ian.
05:50Mom lunges forward and slaps me hard across the face twice.
05:53She yells, apologize to Mr. Britt now.
05:56Are you trying to ruin our family?
05:58Ian looks down at me.
06:00I feel small, like a helpless insect.
06:02That night of passion seems like a fading illusion.
06:04Suddenly, a thought strikes me.
06:06I raise my head and say calmly, Mr. Britt, I saw your red-colored birthmark.
06:16Everyone looks at me with mockery and amusement.
06:18No one respects my choice.
06:20For the first time, I snap awake, as if doused with cold water.
06:22I realize how bad my situation is.
06:24Camila and Aiden have been using me as a pawn for their own gain.
06:26Once the ceremony is over, Aiden will find an excuse.
06:29He'll lock you in the basement.
06:30The black cars are all waiting at the doors.
06:32The moment you step out, you'll be taken away.
06:36Mom, go to my real dad for help.
06:38Right, Ian.
06:39I look toward Ian, but he's already standing and walking out with his assistant.
06:43Oh no!
06:44Dad's about to fly off, chasing his lost love.
06:47Ian's my last lifeline.
06:49Desperate, I bite down hard on Aiden's hand.
06:51He yelps in pain and releases me.
06:53I spin around and dash toward Ian.
06:55A bodyguard rushes to stop me, but I crash into the nearest table,
06:58sending the stack of wine glasses flying.
07:00My long dress whips through the chaotic crowd.
07:03Guests scream as chaos erupts, but I don't care.
07:06I hitch up my wedding dress and head straight for Ian.
07:08His assistant hasn't even reacted yet.
07:10Ian turns at the sound, and I crash straight into his arms.
07:14Take me with you.
07:15Please.
07:16Ian's face is hard to make out in the backlight.
07:18The next second, he shoves me hard.
07:20He brushes off his suit, as if he had touched something filthy,
07:23and looks at me with disgust.
07:24Get lost.
07:25Don't you know I don't touch women?
07:26Such an actor.
07:27Don't believe him.
07:29He's just putting on a knack.
07:30When he falls for you, he'll be all clingy like a puppy.
07:33Ian turns to leave again, but I grab onto his pant leg, refusing to let him go.
07:37Footsteps, thunder behind me.
07:38Aiden and the bodyguards rush forward and clamp onto me.
07:41Mom and dad watch.
07:42Ian's dark expression in fear.
07:44I'm sorry, Mr. Britt.
07:45My daughter is not in her right mind.
07:47Please forgive her.
07:48We'll pay you.
07:49A personal visit to apologize soon.
07:51Aiden chimes in, looking humble.
07:53Mr. Britt.
07:54I failed to keep an eye on my girlfriend.
07:55I'll teach her a lesson when we get back.
07:57Please forgive us.
07:59Meanwhile, Camila stares at Ian in a daze.
08:01This is the man nearly every woman in Drago is obsessed with.
08:04Ian doesn't answer.
08:04He just looks down at my hand, gripping his pant leg.
08:06Camila glances at me too.
08:07She lifts her heel and stomps hard on the back of my hand.
08:10Elaine, how dare you offend Mr. Britt.
08:13Let go.
08:13I scream in pain.
08:14Ian seizes the moment to pull his leg free and strides away coldly.
08:18His broad back is about to disappear from view.
08:20Panicked, I shout after him.
08:21Ian, the baby in my belly is yours.
08:24Ian suddenly stops.
08:26The air goes eerily still.
08:28All the guests in the banquet hall turn to look at me.
08:30Not with mockery this time, but like I've lost my mind.
08:32Camila didn't expect me to drag Ian into this.
08:34She grins and leans close to whisper,
08:37Elaine, even if you wanted to aim high, you picked the wrong target.
08:42Ian's not someone you can just latch on to.
08:44She's right.
08:45Everyone knows Ian avoids women and hates contact with them.
08:49The prayer beads around his wrist are proof of his vow to cut off attachments.
08:51The last woman who approached him with ill intentions ended up with her hands and feet broken.
08:55Is she looking to die?
08:57I thought she was just being shameless, but it turns out she's crazy.
09:01Anyone who messes with Mr. Britt doesn't end well.
09:04Everyone holds their breath, waiting for Ian to snap.
09:06And sure enough, when he turns around, his lips are pressed tight and his expression is icy.
09:10His cold eyes stare at me as if I'm dead.
09:12He rolls the beads between his fingers, murmuring,
09:14Huh?
09:15My baby?
09:17Miss Buckley, you've got some guts.
09:19No one in all of Draco has had the nerve to come to me with a pregnant belly, claiming I'm
09:24the father.
09:24I've heard your reputation.
09:26Have you sunk so low as to name another man?
09:29The father of your baby at your wedding?
09:31The soft clack of Ian's prayer beads fills the hall.
09:33Each sounds sharp and chilling.
09:34It's a warning that his anger is building.
09:36Aiden presses my head down, forcing me to kneel on the floor, while apologizing.
09:40I'm sorry, Mr. Britt.
09:42She's not in her right mind.
09:43Please forgive her this once.
09:45Go on, apologize to Mr. Britt.
09:46Hurry up, noticing that Aiden doesn't care at all.
09:48When I say the child isn't his, I realize he knows perfectly well that the baby in my belly isn't
09:53his.
09:53He just wants to control me, so he can openly have an affair with Camila later.
09:56Mom, don't worry.
09:58Once there's proof that I'm dad's, he won't ignore us.
10:02With the Britt family backing us, anyone who's bullied you will pay for it.
10:06Proof?
10:07I laugh bitterly.
10:08I don't have any proof.
10:09I barely know Ian.
10:10Mom lunges forward and slaps me hard across the face twice.
10:13She yells,
10:15Apologize to Mr. Britt now.
10:16Are you trying to ruin our family?
10:18Ian looks down at me.
10:20I feel small, like a helpless insect.
10:22That night of passion seems like a fading illusion.
10:24Suddenly, a thought strikes me.
10:26I raise my head and say calmly,
10:28Mr. Britt, I saw your red-colored birthmark.
10:31After I say that, Ian freezes for a fraction of a second.
10:33His expression remains calm, but his eyes reveal his shock.
10:36His red-colored birthmark is far below his waist.
10:38It's extremely private.
10:39Only someone very close to him knows about it.
10:41The other guests exchange confused glances, clearly not understanding what I mean.
10:44Camila, quick on her feet, interrupt.
10:46Elaine, everyone has birthmarks.
10:48How can you use something so meaningless as proof that Mr. Britt is the father?
10:53Countless women have tried similar tricks over the years.
10:56If you really want to prove the baby's his, why not just do a DNA test?
11:01Camila smirks, completely unconvinced that I could have anything with Ian.
11:04After all, a low-profile Buckley daughter like me could never be linked to one of the most powerful men
11:09in Drago.
11:09It took Aiden a lot of effort, connections, and money just to get Ian to show up at this wedding.
11:14The crowd starts echoing, yeah, do a DNA test, and give this woman a slap in the face.
11:19Who does she think she is?
11:21Trying to attach herself to Mr. Britt, and openly claiming at her wedding that her baby is his?
11:27How shameless.
11:29Wasn't she so bold?
11:31Let's run the test.
11:32Expose her ugly lies, and make it impossible for her to stay in Drago.
11:36Ian's gaze darkens, and then he nods once, giving me a chance.
11:40Fine.
11:41Let's do the DNA test.
11:43I'll make sure you die knowing the truth.
11:45Mom, you're amazing.
11:46I finally get to see Dad, getting slapped in the face.
11:49Ha ha ha.
11:50Don't worry, Mom.
11:51I'll teach you how to handle him.
11:53Once he falls for you, you'll have a loyal, clingy puppy.
11:57Soon, the chaos from the wedding spreads like wildfire.
12:00Ian's father, Stephen Britt, gets the news, and rushes to the scene.
12:03Seeing me having blood drawn by a private doctor, he can't hide the joy in his face.
12:06This is great.
12:07I actually get to hold my grandchild before I die.
12:09Ian smirks coldly.
12:11Let's see how she walks out of here.
12:13Once the truth comes out, I close my eyes, letting the blood flow.
12:18Mom and Dad hover nearby, terrified I'll drag the Buckley family down.
12:21Aiden's face looks as black as night.
12:23His fiancƩe is having a DNA test for another man's child at his wedding.
12:27Even if the man is Ian, it's a humiliation he can't swallow.
12:30Mom, luckily you didn't marry Aiden.
12:32He's scheming how to make your life miserable after this wedding.
12:35Oh God, the blood draw is painful.
12:37But, I'll put up with it.
12:39For mom's happiness, I'm battered and weak from the blood draw.
12:43The baby's comfort is the only thing, keeping me going while I wait for the result.
12:46The guests stare at me with judgmental gazes, all expecting Ian to tear me apart.
12:51No one believes that Ian, who stays away from women, could have a child.
12:54I know too that if the baby isn't his, I'm in for a total disaster.
12:57Finally, hurried footsteps echo from outside.
13:00Ian's assistant rushes in, holding a report.
13:02He whispers urgently into Ian's ear.
13:04Ian's usual cold expression gives way to sheer shock.
13:07Meanwhile, Stephen taps his cane impatiently on the floor.
13:09Don't just whisper into his ears.
13:11Is this my grandchild or not?
13:13Tell me.
13:14Camilla covers her mouth, smirking.
13:16It's obvious.
13:17No way that baby is a Brit.
13:19Elaine's lying.
13:20The assistant wipes the sweat from his brow and announces loudly,
13:23The baby in Miss Buckley's womb shares a 99.99% genetic match with Mr. Brit.
13:28The hall falls silent for a heartbeat, then erupts into a heated discussion.
13:32Everyone stares at me in disbelief.
13:34How could a woman from such a small family be carrying a child of the Brit family?
13:38Ian's prayer beads snap suddenly.
13:40Black pearls scatter across the floor, frowning.
13:43He murmurs under his breath,
13:44I don't even know this woman.
13:46How could this be?
13:47The DNA report and the mention of his birthmark prove that the bride standing before him is his woman.
13:51Memories from three months ago come flooding back.
13:53That night, he was drugged after being seriously injured.
13:56In the end, he collapsed in a hotel room.
13:58In a haze of desire, he lost control.
14:00When he woke up, he thought it was just a dream.
14:02He didn't expect it to be real.
14:03Elaine, you really have no shame.
14:06Camilla jumps in again.
14:07When she first hears that the baby in my belly is Ian's,
14:09her mask slips for a moment, revealing pure jealousy.
14:12But noticing that Ian doesn't acknowledge me at all,
14:14she quickly regains her smugness.
14:16You cheated behind Aiden's back and even crawled onto Mr. Brit's bed?
14:19You're far too calculating.
14:21You played us all for fools and dragged our family's reputation through the mud.
14:25To think a virtuous family like ours produced such a promiscuous woman like you.
14:28When Camilla's words sink in,
14:29the guests finally realize that I'm carrying Ian's baby while marrying Aiden.
14:32It's way too outrageous.
14:34Immediately, the guests verbally attack me.
14:36Yeah, this woman first latched onto Mr. Miller,
14:38then secretly schemed to sleep with Mr. Brit.
14:40How could someone like her enter the Brit family?
14:42Unfaithful bitch.
14:43And she chose this day to announce the father of her baby.
14:46The Buckley family should have thrown her out already.
14:48She thinks she can leverage her baby for status?
14:50I think the Brit family will never forgive her.
14:53They won't let her stay in Drago anymore.
14:54She's immoral and shameless.
14:57Publicly announcing her affair?
14:58That's just disgusting.
14:59The jeers grow louder.
15:01Too embarrassed.
15:02Dad shouts.
15:03I have no daughter like you.
15:05Get out.
15:07Camilla is the only true daughter of this family.
15:10Aiden stays silent.
15:11Watching me get scolded.
15:13Suddenly, a cane thunders against the floor.
15:15Stephen's commanding voice rings out.
15:17Enough.
15:18Who do you think you are?
15:19Helping a prestigious family bully a woman?
15:21As long as Miss Buckley is carrying our Brit family blood.
15:25She's my daughter-in-law.
15:27Harry.
15:27Bring Miss Buckley to the car.
15:29We're going home.
15:30Harry White, the butler, nods and reaches out to help me.
15:33I'm exhausted from stress and pregnancy.
15:35After a few steps, I stumble forward.
15:37Just as I'm about to fall, a pair of hands scoops me up, holding me close.
15:41Ian's expression is calm.
15:43I may not acknowledge you, but you're carrying my baby, and you've been mine.
15:49I won't let anyone hurt you.
15:51Ian carries me, his eyes scanning the guests who just mocked me, with a sharp and unyielding gaze.
15:55From now on, Miss Buckley is part of the Brit family.
15:59If I hear another word of gossip about her, don't blame me for being ruthless.
16:03With that, he strides out of the banquet hall.
16:05Through him, I see Camilla's and Aiden's faces.
16:07Their eyes glare at me viciously, as if they won't let this slide.
16:10Ian seats me quietly in the car, then slides in beside me.
16:14The weight of his presence hits me.
16:15This is a man who carved his territory through blood in Drago.
16:19And being the eldest son of the Brit family, he was untouchable in status and influence.
16:22By all rights, someone like me shouldn't even be near him.
16:25Ian closes his eyes for a moment, then picks up his phone.
16:28Cancel my flight and bring Wendy back.
16:31Mom, your biggest rival, Wendy Lane, is about to appear.
16:35She's dad's only first love, and she's far more scheming than Camilla.
16:39But don't worry.
16:41Whether it's Camilla or Wendy, dad and I will back you all the way.
16:45I press a hand to my belly and smile bitterly.
16:47Though my baby is hopeful, I feel none of it.
16:49I almost married another man.
16:51How could I ever catch the eye of the ascetic rich heir?
16:54I escaped Aiden to enter the Brit family.
16:56Who knows if I've just stepped into an even deeper trap.
16:58Ian studies me with narrowed eyes.
17:00His suspicion of me has never faded.
17:02Miss Buckley, even though you're carrying my baby, I won't marry you.
17:07He sneered.
17:08I don't care what tricks you use to get pregnant.
17:10Or how long you've been.
17:12Setting this whole act up.
17:14But entering the Brit family isn't going to be that easy.
17:17This actor.
17:18Continue acting.
17:19You have no idea how dad has been replaying that night in his head.
17:22He's a top-tier, hopeless romantic.
17:25Mom, you don't even need to do anything.
17:27He'll convince himself to fall for you.
17:28I close my eyes and take three seconds to process the baby's words.
17:32Before replying to Ian, I'm not trying to enter the Brit family.
17:35I just want to safely have the baby.
17:37And watch him grow up healthy.
17:39Ian doesn't respond, but my baby pipes up again.
17:42Dad's interest meter is rising.
17:43He's pleased with your answer.
17:45Falling in love with you is only a matter of time.
17:47If I'm trapped now, and surrounded on all sides, the only person who can save me is Ian.
17:53Though I was born into the Buckley family, we're a minor clan.
17:56Our claim to fame is that we're a scholarly, cultured family.
17:58From a young age, I was trained as a proper young lady, and admired in high society.
18:02Everything changed at 18, when Camila arrived.
18:04She's my distant relative's daughter.
18:06After her parents died unexpectedly, mom and dad took her in as an adopted daughter.
18:09At first, she seemed timid, and I naturally reached out to be friendly.
18:12I never imagined that under her docile exterior lay a calculating mind.
18:15Camila's quiet manipulations and her innocent act gradually won over mom and dad.
18:19Even Aiden, whom I'd secretly admired for years, started showing real interest in her.
18:23After just a few interactions, they praised her endlessly in front of me,
18:26saying how thoughtful, considerate, and perfect she was.
18:29Gradually, my reputation in social circles plummeted.
18:31Rumors spread that I was shamelessly clinging to Aiden.
18:33Every small thing I did was twisted.
18:35For instance, I knitted Aiden a scarf in winter,
18:37and people claimed I ignored my sick mother, just to do crafts for him.
18:41I gave him an auctioned watch, worth tens of thousands of dollars.
18:45But the gossip said,
18:46I spent millions on it.
18:49And the money, came from the Buckley family's account.
18:52These lies, came from nowhere,
18:54turning my image from a refined young lady into a shameless, obsessive simp.
18:58I kept a polite front toward Camila,
18:59and when Aiden suddenly proposed, I had even less energy to notice her scheme.
19:03I never imagined she was secretly conspiring with him.
19:06If I hadn't heard my baby's voice at the wedding,
19:09I would have walked into the Miller family as a pawn, waiting to be torn apart.
19:11The Miller family is far more powerful than my family.
19:14Mom and dad will never offend them because of me.
19:16Ian is my only way out.
19:17This rich air has forces from both sides of the law,
19:20and the Brit family's power blankets, Drago.
19:22Ever since Ian became the successor,
19:24he has single-handedly secured control of the entire family.
19:27He basically leads Drago's elite circle,
19:29and everyone treats him with respect.
19:30But Ian is a hopeless romantic.
19:32Ever since his childhood sweetheart, Wendy went abroad to study.
19:34He has shut himself off emotionally,
19:36and refuses to let any woman get close.
19:38However, Stephen is nearly 100 years old,
19:40and desperate for Ian to settle down.
19:41So, he can hold a grandchild, and enjoy family life.
19:43Ian, who keeps his distance from women,
19:45naturally wants nothing to do with anyone else.
19:47So he made a desperate decision,
19:48to go abroad, to win Wendy back.
19:49But before he could leave,
19:50he ran into me at the wedding.
19:51And suddenly, there's a baby in the picture.
19:53Under Stephen's pressure,
19:54Ian cancels his trip,
19:55and stays at Brit Manor with me.
19:57But I feel the pressure mounting.
19:59He keeps a cold expression all day,
20:00pacing around like a supervisor watching a prisoner.
20:02Mom, Wendy is coming today.
20:05Brace yourself.
20:06I barely react to my baby's warning.
20:09After all, everyone knows how lethal a first love can be.
20:11I never expect Ian to fall for me anyway.
20:13But after seeing the trending list,
20:15I start to panic.
20:16Every hashtag is about my behavior.
20:17At the wedding, it looks absurd from any angle.
20:20The internet tears me apart.
20:21Reporters and gossip seekers camp outside Brit Manor every day,
20:24waiting for me to show my face.
20:26Even the Brit's daily movements are affected.
20:28Ian eats fruit beside me, casually.
20:30Watching the crowd outside.
20:31Clean up your own mess.
20:34The Brit family doesn't support freeloaders.
20:36I fall silent for a moment.
20:37I remember my baby saying Wendy is returning today.
20:40Wendy and Camila are good friends.
20:41She won't miss a chance to come after me.
20:43When I see a line of luxury cars outside,
20:45I turn to Ian and say,
20:47Well, the opportunity just showed up.
20:49The gates of Brit Manor open.
20:51A graceful woman stands outside,
20:53her eyes soft but sharp.
20:54Ian steps forward.
20:56And I know at once that she's Wendy.
20:58The woman he's loved for years must be exceptional.
21:01Wendy is really gentle and refined.
21:02She hooks her arm through Ian's affectionately.
21:04Ian, it's been so long.
21:06She doesn't even glance at me.
21:07Instead, Camila, trailing behind her,
21:09shoots me a provocative look.
21:11Well, well.
21:11Elaine, so this is where you ran off to?
21:14You used tricks to get pregnant with Mr. Brit's child.
21:16But why hasn't he announced that he's marrying you?
21:19Only then does Wendy seem to notice me.
21:20She looks at Ian with a fragile expression.
21:22Ian?
21:23This is...
21:25Ian answers plainly.
21:26She's the mother of my child.
21:27Wendy freezes for a second.
21:28A few tears fall, as if she's been hurt.
21:30Then, she walks over and takes my hand.
21:32Since you're pregnant, you should take good care of yourself.
21:35Even if Ian can't marry you.
21:38The Brit family is a big household.
21:40I won't drive you away.
21:42Wendy carries herself like she's the lady of the house.
21:44Her every word puts me in the role of the other woman.
21:46But Stephen shoots her a sharp look.
21:48No outsider can decide.
21:49Who becomes my daughter-in-law?
21:51Go back and prepare.
21:52For tonight's welcoming party.
21:53You ran off overseas, stubbornly.
21:55Leaving Ian behind.
21:56And now you're suddenly back, huh?
21:58Wendy's face turns pale.
21:59Ian pats her shoulder to comfort her.
22:01Slowly, her expression softens.
22:03When Camila passes by me, she sneers.
22:05Elaine?
22:06Tonight at the party, I'll make sure you're wiped out of Drago.
22:08I calmly reply.
22:09Okay, let's see who gets wiped out first.
22:12You or me?
22:13Camila didn't expect me to talk back.
22:14She glares at me.
22:15Before leaving with Wendy triumphantly.
22:17Mom, be careful.
22:18Camila will team up with Wendy tonight.
22:20They'll try to redo the DNA test and slander you.
22:23Tell dad to come up with a plan.
22:26Smiling, I pat my belly.
22:27And reassure the baby, don't worry.
22:29Even without your dad, I can handle this.
22:33Because of my unique status, only Stephen treats me well.
22:37Like a true daughter-in-law, keeping me by his side.
22:39Guests come and go.
22:41Their eyes, all fixed on me with strange curiosity.
22:44I heard she was the Buckley family's eldest daughter, who played both sides.
22:48She got pregnant with Mr. Britt's baby.
22:49At Mr. Miller's wedding.
22:51She called off her wedding on the spot.
22:53And even had a DNA test done with Mr. Britt.
22:55What a move.
22:56Gosh.
22:56She used such dirty tricks and actually got into the Britt family.
23:00And now she shows up at Miss Lane's welcoming party?
23:03The nerve.
23:05Everyone knows, Miss Lane is Mr. Britt's only love.
23:09If she's carrying his child, she's clearly the other woman.
23:13Holding a glass of water, I listen to the gossip without flinching.
23:16Miss Buckley.
23:17Wendy calls out to me at the center of the hall.
23:19She grabs my hand and leads me forward.
23:22Ian stands there with a calm expression.
23:23His gaze on me faintly displeased.
23:25Hello everyone.
23:26I haven't been back for a long time.
23:28And just after arriving, I heard about Miss Buckley.
23:31My health isn't great.
23:32And she got pregnant with Ian's child.
23:35It's actually good news.
23:36Many women have tried to get close to Ian over the years.
23:39But he's always kept himself pure for me.
23:42Only Miss Buckley managed to rise through the ranks thanks to the baby.
23:45But Miss Buckley, before I went abroad, I'd heard that you had been pursuing Aiden passionately.
23:49I can't help but wonder why you suddenly shift your sights to Ian.
23:52Wendy speaks with a gentle tone.
23:54Yet every sentence carries a sting.
23:55It's completely at odds with her soft demeanor.
23:57After all the foreshadowing, she smiles and asks,
23:59Is the baby in your belly?
24:00Really Ian's?
24:02So Wendy doesn't believe me.
24:03She's been setting this up all along.
24:05The last DNA test was rushed.
24:06And doubts about my baby never fully vanished.
24:09Plenty of people whispered that the report might have been fake.
24:11The baby in my belly seeths.
24:13This scheming woman.
24:14She abandoned dad back then.
24:16Now that he's successful, she wants to reap the rewards.
24:19Let her try testing again.
24:21I'm dad's son and yours.
24:23That's a fact.
24:24I'd like to see what tricks she can pull now.
24:26Just then, Camila steps through the crowd, holding a report.
24:29She points at me, smug as ever.
24:31Elaine, you're finished.
24:33I've got the DNA test report.
24:34The baby in your belly has no blood relation to Mr. Britt whatsoever.
24:37I haven't even reacted yet.
24:39When my baby erupts in a furious roar.
24:40That's impossible.
24:41I know for sure who my dad is.
24:43Aiden steps out from behind Camila.
24:44A smirk plastered across his face.
24:46Elaine, you went to all this trouble to climb the social ladder.
24:49And used my wedding.
24:50To stage a fake DNA test.
24:52Just to hitch a ride with the Britt family.
24:54But karma's fast.
24:57Your tricks got exposed immediately.
24:59As long as we run a real test, the truth will come out.
25:03You're nothing but a complete fraud.
25:05Cheating on me all these years.
25:07You cancelled our wedding in front of everyone.
25:09And even ran a DNA test with another man.
25:11You're really shameless.
25:13The cameras keep flashing.
25:15The reporters broadcast me.
25:17As a woman without limits.
25:18Mom's eyes brim with disappointment.
25:20She shakes her head over and over.
25:21She's not our daughter.
25:23We've cut ties with her.
25:25Camila throws the report at my face.
25:27Grinning like she's won.
25:29See for yourself.
25:30You can't fool us.
25:32I quietly glance at Ian.
25:33He lifts an eyebrow.
25:34And makes a slicing motion across his neck.
25:36Threatening me.
25:37The Britt family relatives who had been warm.
25:39Forred me immediately switch sides.
25:41Rallying behind Wendy.
25:43Dammit.
25:43A fake dares.
25:45Show up in the Britt family.
25:46Thinking she belongs here.
25:47We wasted time giving her the benefit of the doubt.
25:50Only Steven.
25:51Stands firmly behind me.
25:52We don't know the result yet.
25:53Nobody here can jump to conclusions.
25:55About Miss Buckley.
25:56I crouch to pick up the DNA test report.
25:58And glance at the smug Camila and Wendy.
25:59As I open the report.
26:00I smile.
26:01You're all in too much of a hurry.
26:02To actually read it.
26:03Aren't you?
26:05This DNA test.
26:06Isn't for my baby with Ian.
26:08Camila.
26:09It's for your baby with your husband.
26:10Theo Baxter.
26:11It says your baby.
26:12Has no blood relation with Theo.
26:14Camila's face drains of color.
26:16Her eyes widen in disbelief.
26:17How.
26:18How is that possible?
26:19She snatches the report.
26:20When she sees her name paired with Theo's.
26:22Her face goes ghostly pale.
26:24She doesn't even have a chance to explain.
26:25Before a hard slap sends her sprawling to the floor.
26:27Theo's expression darkens.
26:28As he yanks her by the hair.
26:30And asks her sharply.
26:31Who's the guy?
26:32Tell me.
26:32Camila grits her teeth.
26:33Refusing to answer.
26:34But when Theo's fist lands on her.
26:36She finally breaks under the pain.
26:38Stop it.
26:39I'll tell you.
26:40I'll tell you.
26:41It's Aiden.
26:42The room falls into stunned silence.
26:44It turns out Camila has been involved.
26:46With Aiden all along.
26:47And everything I said at the wedding.
26:48Was the truth.
26:49Exposed.
26:49Aiden tries to run.
26:50But Theo claps his hands.
26:52And a few burly bodyguards immediately grab him.
26:54How dare you betray me.
26:55You're asking for trouble.
26:56Theo's temper is notorious.
26:58His elite guards easily subdue.
26:59Aiden and Camila.
27:01Camila.
27:02Beaten and coughing blood.
27:03Glares at me with pure hatred.
27:04Elaine.
27:05You think Ian will marry you?
27:07Just because.
27:08You're carrying his baby?
27:09He loves Wendy.
27:11You're nothing.
27:13I shrug.
27:14Keeping a nonchalant expression.
27:15So what?
27:16I never said I have to marry him.
27:18We're all adults here.
27:19Love.
27:21Doesn't really matter.
27:22I was betrayed after eight years together.
27:24Love isn't essential to me anymore.
27:26My baby is what matters.
27:28Way to go mom.
27:29That's the spirit.
27:30But why is dad getting so mad?
27:34Perhaps my nonchalant attitude.
27:36Cricked Ian's pride.
27:37He suddenly comes up to me and hugs me.
27:38Sorry.
27:39To disappoint.
27:41Who says I won't marry her?
27:43Wendy stares at Ian in disbelief.
27:45Ian.
27:46How could you do this to me?
27:48Ian replies calmly.
27:50We broke up a long time ago.
27:52Why did you still go abroad to find me then?
27:55Ian frowns.
27:56Did you misunderstand something?
27:58I just happened to be there on business.
28:01He leans closer and whispers in my ear.
28:03I underestimated you.
28:04I really thought you were nothing but a useless pushover.
28:07Yay.
28:08Mom and dad are finally together.
28:10I can come into the world.
28:12My baby is so excited.
28:13Steven beams with joy and immediately takes out a gift box.
28:16Inside is an emerald bracelet.
28:17An heirloom of the Brit family.
28:19Wear this.
28:20Carrying my grandchild.
28:21That must have brought you so many hardships.
28:23I want to refuse.
28:24But Ian forces it onto my wrist.
28:26Since you're my wife.
28:27Just keep it.
28:28I can't exactly refuse.
28:30In front of everyone.
28:31So I accept it reluctantly.
28:33I feel no affection for Ian.
28:34I only see him as my lifesaver.
28:36Things have settled down.
28:37When Ian is done with everything.
28:39I've finished packing.
28:40And am ready to leave Brit Manor.
28:41Confused.
28:42Ian frowns and blocks my path.
28:44What are you doing?
28:45You just accepted my proposal.
28:47And now you want to abandon me?
28:49I shake my head.
28:50Mr. Brit.
28:50As you know.
28:52This was just a deal from the start.
28:54That one night.
28:56Was an accident.
28:57You don't love me.
28:59And I don't love you.
29:00Let's end it here.
29:03Ian looks surprised and grips my waist.
29:05Who says I don't love you?
29:06This time.
29:07I'm confused.
29:08How could there be love for a one night stand?
29:10But we already have a baby.
29:12That's not the product of love.
29:14Noticing I won't be swayed.
29:15Ian realizes my stubborn nature.
29:17I don't care for jewelry.
29:18Or purses.
29:18That small bit of sincerity I had is gone as well.
29:21My baby giggles inside my belly.
29:23Yeah.
29:24Orchard dad just like that.
29:25He had it coming for how he treated you.
29:26True to his word.
29:27Ian finally starts his slow, relentless pursuit.
29:30From that moment on.
29:30Everyone in Drago realized that.
29:32The so-called ascetic rich air isn't cold at all.
29:34In front of his fiance.
29:35He's basically a loyal puppy.
29:37When are you actually going to marry me?
29:40Ian asks helplessly.
29:42After his 99th failed proposal.
29:43In front of me.
29:44His patience stretches wide as the ocean.
29:46I think for a moment as I caress my growing belly.
29:49I haven't heard my baby's thoughts in a while.
29:51I know.
29:51He's coming soon.
29:53For the baby's sake and the paperwork later.
29:55I glance at Ian.
29:56Say what you just said again.
29:58Ian freezes.
29:59Then pulls me into a kiss.
30:00I said.
30:01Will you marry me?
30:03Grow old with me.
30:04And be buried side by side.
30:06I finally nod.
30:07I do.
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