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00:00When I come back from a six-month business trip, my wife, Lila Hickman, hugs me and says she wants
00:04a baby. Her sudden request makes me suspicious. Is she already pregnant? Is she trying to make
00:08me take responsibility? After all, I've been away for so long. If she's been seeing someone else,
00:13I wouldn't even know about it. To test Lila's loyalty, I secretly install hidden cameras in
00:17every corner of the house the next day. Then, under the guise of another business trip,
00:21I check into a hotel right across from my house and monitor the house's movements on my phone.
00:25For the next three days, Lila's behavior seems normal, but on the fourth day, she dresses up
00:30and happily leaves the house. I immediately suspect she's meeting a man. I zoom in on the camera that
00:34faces the entrance of our neighborhood and see her walking out. I follow her discreetly,
00:38but then she walks into a farmer's market and I feel a sudden wave of relief. It seems I might
00:42have misjudged Lila. An hour later, she goes home with bags of grocery. I go back to my hotel and
00:47resume monitoring. Lila puts the bags down and immediately picks up her phone. How much longer?
00:53Three more hours. Okay. Someone is coming to our house. My heart instantly leaps into my throat.
01:00I stare at the monitor for a grueling three hours. Finally, there is a knock at the door. Lila joyfully
01:04opens the door and a man enters the camera's view. The moment I see his face, it feels like a
01:09punch to
01:09the gut. It's her boss from work, Sean Poole. Watching them share a meal happily, acting as intimately
01:15as any married couple, I feel like my head is about to explode. I want nothing more than to beat
01:19them
01:19to a pulp. But reason suppresses the impulse. I must wait for concrete evidence. Half an hour later,
01:24they finish their meal and walk into the bedroom to rest. Though my heart burns with rage,
01:28my expression remains calm. I smile wryly. I sacrificed everything to earn money,
01:32all to give her a stable home, to scrape together the $200,000 down payment. I endured countless
01:37hardships. I finally bought the house and got married. Yet only a year later, she betrays me like
01:41this. As I stare at the sickening scene on the screen, a cold smile slowly curves across my lips.
01:46I exit the surveillance app and use a new SIM card to dial the police.
01:51I'd like to report a crime. I think a woman is being assaulted. In Unit 703, Building 6, Oakview
01:57Gardens. I can hear faint cries for help. Please get here as soon as possible. Her life is in danger.
02:02And please keep my identity confidential. I'm afraid of retaliation. The moment I hang up,
02:07I immediately call the media. I have a major scoop. A serious crime is unfolding at Building 6,
02:12Oakview Gardens. Get here now. Without waiting for questions, I end the call. I light a cigarette
02:18in my car. Lila, I've put my reputation on the line for this. Let the games begin.
02:26I watch the sordid scene on my phone again, while narrating in a low whisper.
02:29He looks average, out of shape compared to me. But since he's a company owner, maybe he's richer
02:34than me. Lila, if this is why you betrayed me, then I was truly blind.
02:42Several police cars pull into the neighborhood. As the officers head upstairs, residents begin to
02:47gather and watch. Soon after, the media reporter arrives with the cameraman in tow. My smile grows
02:52more intense. But as I laugh, a few stray tears slide down my face. About half an hour later,
02:57the police leave Lila and Sean, who are now fully dressed. Out toward the patrol cars, the smart
03:01reporter blends into the crowd to snap photos, while onlookers pull out their phones to record
03:05videos. I heard it was a home invasion and assault. That guy is absolute scum.
03:10That's nonsense. Where did you get that info?
03:13Hey, let me tell you. That woman lives right above me. Her husband is always away on business.
03:17Whenever he's gone, I hear those sounds coming from upstairs. I'm sure she's having an affair.
03:21Oh, I knew about it too. I wanted to find a chance to tell her husband. But with how things
03:26are now,
03:27he must be livid. I'm certain that Lila and Sean are officially infamous, and I'll become the victim
03:32of this scandal. My goal is achieved. I just have to wait for the police to call about Lila.
03:36I can't wait to see her reaction when she faces me.
03:43Shortly after returning to my hotel, I received a call from the police.
03:46This is the Hanford Police Department. Is this Mr. Tom Powell?
03:49A triumphant smile spreads across my face, though I keep my voice laced with confusion.
03:53Yes, speaking. Is something wrong? We received a report that your wife was
03:58assaulted. I cut the officer off immediately. My wife was assaulted? Are you sure? This isn't
04:03a scam call, is it? Sir, please calm down. My wife's name is Lila. Are you sure it's her?
04:08Is she okay now? I've interrupted the officer twice now. This time, her tone turns firm.
04:13Sir, please listen to me. Your wife was not assaulted. I let out a staged sigh of relief.
04:18Thank God. As long as she is safe. But she cheated on you. The investigation
04:23confirmed it was consensual. The officer's blunt statement left me silent. I pretended
04:27to be deeply affected, but being cheated on really hit hard. Mr. Powell, are you okay?
04:32We know this is incredibly difficult to hear, but please try to stay calm. My voice sounded
04:35hollow and bitter. I'm fine, thanks. This is just too sudden. I need a moment to process.
04:41By the way, did you tell my in-laws about this? They're old, and in poor health. They
04:47can't handle the shock. The officer went silent for a moment. I'm sorry, but my colleague
04:52has already notified them. They're currently on their way. I smile at that, but I force my
04:56voice to sound frantic. I'm coming over right now. The moment I hang up, I toss the phone
05:00aside and collapse onto the bed. Lila, let's see how you face your parents. Your dad has a
05:06heart condition, doesn't he? I wonder if you'll be the one to finally set it off. With a cold
05:12sneer, I lie there considering how I should carry myself later. I wait until 11 PM before finally
05:17heading to the station. As soon as I step out of the car, I rush into the observation
05:21room, feigning anxiety. My expression was a mask of suppressed fury. Lila is sitting there
05:25in a chair, her gaze hollow. Seeing me, Lila lowers her head in shame. I grip her hand.
05:30She tries to pull away, but I hold firm.
05:32Honey. Tell me. Have I not been good enough to you?
05:35Lila remains silent, eyes fixed on the floor. Just then, my phone rings. I check the screen.
05:42It's your parents. You don't have to talk to me. But think about how you'll explain this
05:48to them. I step aside to answer the call. What? Her dad's heart condition has flared
05:54up again. I'm coming over with Lila right now. I turn back to see Lila still dazed.
05:58What are you waiting for? Let's go. Your dad is in the hospital. We'll talk about this when
06:03we get home. On the drive, I roll down the window, letting the cold air bite at my skin.
06:08Out of nowhere, I ask. Are you pregnant? Lila gazes out the window, remaining silent.
06:13If you want us to stay together, get an abortion. I don't believe it's mine. And I won't raise
06:18someone else's child. She stays quiet. The succession of blows is clearly more than she
06:22can handle. When we arrive at Hanford Hospital, I see my mother-in-law, Chloe, and Lila's uncle,
06:27Brian, outside the oar. I rush over. My voice is tight with tension as I ask.
06:32Chloe. How's he? Is it life-threatening?
06:35Chloe grabs my hand, her expression etched with guilt.
06:38Tom, sorry. I'm so sorry. We didn't raise Lila right. We've brought shame on you. I'm so sorry.
06:47No, let's talk about that later. The surgery fees haven't been paid yet, right? I'll go
06:51settle the bill first. Chloe holds me back, looking utterly ashamed.
06:56Tom, how can we possibly take your money now?
06:59Chloe, you have always treated me like family. I'm an orphan. You showed me what home feels like.
07:05Even without Lila, I would still do this.
07:08I gently pull my hand away, and head toward the cashier. As Chloe stares at my retreating back,
07:13she starts to say something but stops. She's drowned out by her own guilt.
07:16She walks up to Lila, still looking down. Lila offers a timid.
07:20Mom, don't call me that. I didn't raise a child this shameless.
07:24Chloe delivers a sharp slap to Lila's face.
07:28Tom is such a good husband, yet you did this? Think about how you're going to make this right.
07:34Lila grabs Chloe's hand, crying out.
07:36Mom, I was out of my mind. Please, just forgive me this once.
07:41Chloe violently shakes off Lila's hand and turns away. She sinks into the chair, staring at the
07:46doors. When I return from the cashier, I see Lila standing there, isolated and ignored. A faint
07:50smile brushes my lips. Ignoring her, I walk straight to Chloe and comfort her.
07:54Chloe, don't worry too much. He will be fine. The fees are all paid, and I'll cover whatever
07:59else comes up. Chloe is overwhelmed with both shame and gratitude.
08:02Tom, we've failed you. Even if you want a divorce, we won't stand in your way.
08:07We'll pay you back for the surgery as soon as we can.
08:11Let's talk about that at home.
08:13Lila hesitates for a moment, then slowly steps toward me. Suddenly,
08:16she drops to her knees. Her voice breaks as she calls out.
08:19Honey, I'm sorry. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me just this once. I promise it will
08:25never happen again. With a stoic expression, I reach out as if to help her up.
08:28This is a hospital. We'll talk at home.
08:32But Lila clings to my leg and weeps harder. Chloe stands up and delivers another slap to
08:36the back of Lila's head. Get up. Here's the hospital. Haven't you embarrassed us enough?
08:42Lila looks at Chloe in shock. She wants to use Chloe's presence to force my forgiveness.
08:46Even if it's just a perfunctory response, she'd see a glimmer of hope. She didn't expect
08:50Chloe to turn on her. A wave of mockery flashes through my mind. I see right through her. I've
08:54already cast aside my reputation. Why would I care what Chloe thinks of me anymore? A few
08:58hours later, my father-in-law is finally wheeled out of the oar. I turn to Chloe and put on
09:02a thoughtful
09:02act. Chloe.
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