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00:00Ten years of marriage. My husband had no idea. I was about to transfer the company to him.
00:06Then came the medical checkup. I'm blood type O. My husband is O. Our daughter is type A.
00:13An impossible result. I looked at her, a little version of Michal. I didn't say a word,
00:19but I did two things. One, I secretly took a strand of her hair. Two, I tore up the
00:25company transfer papers. After watching her walk into school, I went straight to a DNA
00:30testing center. When's the fastest result if I pay extra? Regular takes five days.
00:36Rush, by 4 p.m. today, triple price. My hand shook giving the sample. After collecting
00:42my own cells, I sat staring at the clock. I also contacted a private investigator. I needed
00:48to know Michal's movements recently. At 3.40 p.m., my phone rang. The results were in.
00:55I opened the report. Scrolled to the end. The DNA analysis was clear. The chance I'm her
01:01biological mother? 0.0001%. Genetic markers don't support it. I had expected this, but reading
01:10those words, my legs gave out. She's not my child. I've raised a child that's not mine
01:15for nine years. So, where is my real child? I rushed to the hospital where I gave birth nine
01:21years ago. I met my old obstetrician. Now he's the head of the department. I didn't waste time.
01:27Dr. Lee, I want to check my delivery records from back then. His smile froze. It's been
01:33so long, the files may have been archived. After some effort, the records room brought
01:38me a folder. I opened it. The records were extremely brief. Only admission and discharge
01:44dates, delivery method, and baby's weight. No detailed delivery notes. No nurse handover
01:49records. No pediatrician reports. Is that all? He looked apologetic. This is all the system
01:56has. Delivery records are kept for 10 years. Yours is almost up. What about newborn footprints?
02:05Blood test records? They should be in the newborn files, but we couldn't find them. Too obvious.
02:12A file too simple. A missing newborn record. And a daughter who isn't mine, but looks just
02:19like Michal. Then my phone rang. Michal. Where are you? I picked up Lily. I suddenly realized
02:26school was already over. Luckily, I told the teacher earlier. I'm outside taking care of
02:32something. I'll be back soon. After dinner, I faked a headache and went to my room. Michal
02:38stayed in the living room with Lily, helping with homework. I could hear their quiet voices.
02:44Dad, is mom upset? Mom's just tired. Finish your homework and go to bed.
02:50Once they were asleep, I quietly searched the whole house. Master bedroom, living room,
02:55Lily's room. I found nothing. Finally, my eyes landed on the computer in the study. The truth had to be
03:01there. Footsteps approached. I quickly exited the document. Michal pushed the door open. I was
03:12desktop. Our photo from three years ago. Still not asleep? He asked. Just organizing some old files.
03:19He stood there a moment. Seemed like he wanted to speak. Then just nodded. Go rest early.
03:26I lay in the dark that night, hearing his footsteps fade away. I didn't touch the computer again. My mind
03:32was a mess. The next morning, I let Michal take Lily to school. He looked at me, picked up the
03:38car keys.
03:41As soon as they left, I rushed to the study. Opened the computer, typed the password.
03:46Our wedding anniversary? Wrong. Their birthdays? Wrong. Lily's birthday? Still wrong.
03:52I tried the day we first met. His mother's birthday. Even the company's founding date.
03:57Nothing worked. The system locked me out. Try again in 15 minutes.
04:03I sat there staring at the login screen. The computer we bought together now locked me out.
04:09That evening, Michal came home. Taking off his coat, he said,
04:13Tomorrow I have to go on a trip to City A. Not sure for how long.
04:17I came out from the kitchen, holding dishes.
04:20So suddenly, with who?
04:22He set his briefcase on the table.
04:24This is last minute, Vivian. Can you not do this?
04:26I just stared, confused. Why did a simple question make him react so strongly?
04:31Everything I notice, everyone's under up suspicion. I'm just going to work.
04:36I turned back to serve dinner, hands shaking.
04:39Just asking.
04:41I said.
04:41He said nothing, went straight to the bedroom.
04:44Dinner was quiet. Lily seemed to sense something. She didn't even pick at her food.
04:49Later, Michal came out of the shower, picked up his coat. A receipt fell to the floor.
04:54After he left, I picked it up. A perfume. Expensive. Bought yesterday afternoon.
05:00Name unfamiliar. I knew it wasn't for me.
05:03Ten years of marriage, Michal hadn't given me gifts.
05:06I always excused him. Too busy. Not romantic. Practical.
05:10Now I realized, he knows romance. He just didn't give it to me.
05:14I noted the receipt carefully.
05:16Next morning, after Michal left for the airport, I called the store.
05:20I want to check this receipt. Yes, yesterday afternoon.
05:24Found it. Purchased by Mrs. Casey.
05:27Casey. The name rang a bell. Michal's secretary.
05:30Hired six months ago, in her 30s. Divorced.
05:34Driving to the airport, I didn't know what I wanted to confirm.
05:37Was the perfume for a client? Or was I imagining things?
05:41I waited outside the international departures hall for half an hour.
05:45Finally, I saw Michal walking with her.
05:48At the airport, I finally saw them.
05:50Casey wore a beige coat.
05:51She pulled a small suitcase.
05:53She walked beside my husband, Michal.
05:55He was smiling.
05:57Relaxed.
05:57Happy.
05:58Like I hadn't seen in years.
06:00Right before the security gate, Casey stopped.
06:02She reached out, fixed his collar gently.
06:05Michal didn't move away.
06:07He leaned down, whispered something in her ear.
06:09Casey laughed softly.
06:11Then she stood on her toes and kissed him.
06:14Michal's hand rested on her waist.
06:16They stayed like that for a moment.
06:18Like it was natural.
06:19Like something they did all the time.
06:21At that moment, the last lie I told myself vanished.
06:25All those late nights at work.
06:26All those impatient looks he gave me.
06:29I finally knew why.
06:30Then a thought hit me.
06:32The child I raised for nine years.
06:34Who isn't mine.
06:35Could he be connected to this woman?
06:37On the drive home, I called the private investigator.
06:40Help me check one more per daughter.
06:42Her name is Casey.
06:44I want to know everything.
06:47Especially if she has a child.
06:50The next afternoon, the report arrived.
06:52Casey, 32 years old, divorced five years ago.
06:56She has a 10-year-old daughter.
06:58Her name is Emma.
06:59And when I saw her birth date, my blood ran cold.
07:02She was born only one week apart from Lily.
07:0510 years.
07:06For the first time in 10 years.
07:08A terrifying thought formed in my mind.
07:10I ran into the study.
07:12My fingers hovered over the keyboard.
07:14Then I typed Casey's birthday.
07:16The computer unlocked.
07:17Only one folder.
07:19Work backup.
07:20Inside were dozens of folders.
07:22Organized by year, starting 11 years ago.
07:24I opened the oldest folder.
07:26Photos appeared on the screen.
07:28Michal and Casey in school uniforms.
07:30Standing under a tree.
07:32Young Michal had his arm around her.
07:34Casey looked up, smiling at him.
07:36Next photo.
07:37College library.
07:38They were sitting together.
07:39Then graduation photo.
07:40Caps and gowns.
07:42Holding hands.
07:42That year, Michal said his company struggled.
07:45We canceled our anniversary trip.
07:47My stomach turned.
07:4810 years of lies.
07:50At 3 p.m., I drove west.
07:52The elementary school bell rang.
07:54Children rushed out.
07:55Then I saw her.
07:56A girl walking alone.
07:58No one came for her.
07:59She looked around.
08:00Slowly walking down the sidewalk.
08:02I held my breath.
08:03That girl.
08:04That girl.
08:05No.
08:06That's my child.
08:07The way she walked.
08:09It was a little like me.
08:11A slight turn of her feet.
08:12She lifted her hand to fix her hair.
08:15I saw a birthmark on her wrist.
08:17In the exact same spot I have mine.
08:19Dust on her eyelashes.
08:21Chapped lips.
08:22Her shoes were falling apart.
08:24Her eyes are empty.
08:26Not like a 10-year-old child.
08:28I covered my mouth.
08:29She wouldn't hear me.
08:31She walked away.
08:32Disappeared around the corner.
08:33I collapsed on the steering wheel.
08:36Cried like I'd never cried before.
08:38For the child walking home alone.
08:40For 10 years of a life out of place.
08:42For living like a fool in a life someone else had scripted.
08:46I wiped my tears and started the car.
08:51At the law office I placed a USB drive on the table.
08:54It had all the photos, the DNA report, hospital files, the perfume receipt, and Casey and Emma's records.
09:01I want a divorce.
09:03I want him to leave with nothing.
09:04I want full custody of my child and I want him to pay.
09:07Walking out of the office I remembered Michal's words 10 years ago.
09:10Vivian.
09:12I will give you a lifetime of stability.
09:16Turns out his lifetime was only 10 years.
09:19No, maybe less than 10.
09:21I took out my phone.
09:23Called the company's second largest shareholder.
09:26Uncle James, about next week's board meeting, I need to discuss something first.
09:30Michal probably forgot.
09:31This company belongs to my family, the Lynn Group.
09:34He became CEO because of me.
09:37I convinced my father to give him a chance.
09:39I can make him rise.
09:41And I can make him fall hard.
09:43Two weeks after Michal left, I started liquidating everything I could.
09:47Every afternoon, I went near the elementary school in West City.
09:51One rainy day, she forgot her umbrella.
09:53I waited under the store awning.
09:56Half an hour passed.
09:57Finally, she ran back, soaked from the rain.
10:00On a Friday afternoon, I arrived early.
10:02When Emma came out, I got out of the car, pretended to just pass by.
10:07I accidentally dropped a folder.
10:09She froze, then bent down.
10:12Thanks, little guy.
10:13Your mom isn't here?
10:15She shook her head.
10:17Mom's working late.
10:18I took out a sealed water bottle, handed it to her.
10:21How do you get home?
10:23By bus.
10:24She hesitated, then whispered.
10:25Thanks.
10:26I noticed her habit of pressing lips together, just like me.
10:30Her eyes are like mine, too.
10:33Does your mom often work late?
10:35She nodded.
10:36Sometimes.
10:37What about your dad?
10:39She didn't answer, staring at her shoes.
10:41Her sneakers were falling apart.
10:43The left shoelace was broken.
10:45I didn't ask more.
10:46I pulled out $200, put it in her hand.
10:49Go buy new shoes.
10:55She stepped back.
10:57No, I can't take it.
10:58Just think of it as thanks for helping me pick up the folder.
11:02I slipped the money into her backpack.
11:04I walked away a few steps, then glanced back.
11:07Her eyes looked lost, but something inside me stirred.
11:12That night, I stood at Lily's bedroom door.
11:14She was playing with her new Barbie set, a limited edition dream castle.
11:19Very expensive.
11:22Mom, what's wrong?
11:23I walked in and patted her head.
11:25Finished your homework?
11:26Yeah, I finished it.
11:29She said, showing me Barbie.
11:30Happening!
11:32Dad said if I get an A this year, he'll take me to Disney.
11:36That's nice.
11:39But as I turned away, the smile left my face.
11:43Michal treats these two kids differently.
11:45My real daughter wears broken shoes, rides the bus alone.
11:50This child gets everything.
11:52Two weeks later, Michal returned from his trip.
11:54He put down his suitcase.
11:57Where's Lily?
11:57Why is it so quiet?
12:00I signed her up for tutoring.
12:02Two hours a day.
12:03How suddenly?
12:04She's only in fourth grade.
12:06I didn't answer.
12:07I noticed the perfume on him.
12:09He stepped closer to hug me.
12:10I moved away.
12:11Why do you smell like perfume?
12:13Who did you have dinner with?
12:14He looked surprised, annoyed.
12:16Vivian, you're doubting again.
12:17It's from a client dinner.
12:19Can you stop?
12:20I laughed at his bad acting, handing him the envelope containing photos of him and Casey.
12:26Michal's face turned dark.
12:27He grabbed a photo, then threw it back on the table.
12:31You've been following me?
12:32Does it matter?
12:33I smiled.
12:34What matters is, what happens if these photos show up in the board meeting?
12:39Or get sent to your clients?
12:41He slumped on the sofa, hands covering his face.
12:45What do you want?
12:46I stared at him, my voice calm.
12:49First, fire Casey.
12:50Never let her near us again.
12:52Second, tell me what happened at the hospital ten years ago.
12:54You're crazy!
12:55All because of a few photos?
12:57Michal, don't forget.
12:59This company belongs to the Lynn family.
13:01You're here today because of me.
13:03I can give, and I can take away.
13:05I almost softened, but then I remembered Emma, her broken shoes, waiting alone in the
13:10rain.
13:11For ten years of marriage and our child, do what I say and we can keep going.
13:17I turned to the bedroom and handed him a file.
13:19A pregnancy report.
13:21Five weeks pregnant.
13:23Michal stared, stunned.
13:25You're pregnant?
13:27Five weeks.
13:29Doctor says it's stable.
13:31His expression kept changing.
13:33His throat moved nervously.
13:34His eyes kept flicking between me and the report.
13:37I continued, calm but firm.
13:40You cut ties with Casey.
13:41She leaves the company.
13:43Our lives.
13:44Do that, I won't bring up the past.
13:46We still have Lily.
13:47And now this baby.
13:49Michal's gaze fell on my belly.
13:51I saw the struggle in his eyes.
13:52I...
13:53I...
13:54I need to think.
13:55His voice hoarse.
13:56He turned and went into the bedroom.
13:58That night, his light stayed on late.
14:01The next morning, I sipped coffee as Michal came out, dark circles under his eyes.
14:06I pushed a glass of water toward him.
14:09He took it silently without looking at me.
14:10I've made my decision, Vivian.
14:12We...
14:13No need.
14:13I interrupted, pulling the divorce papers from the folder and placing them on the table.
14:19What do you mean?
14:20We have a child now!
14:21I said coldly.
14:26I told you I was pregnant, so you'd spend the night thinking about leaving her.
14:31What about the baby?
14:32What about Lily?
14:33I laughed, sharp.
14:35You mean the child I raised for ten years was actually yours and Casey's?
14:39How did you know?
14:40When did you find out?
14:41Thanks to your file, password was Casey's birthday.
14:46Ten years.
14:47You've used it all along, right?
14:48His breathing quickened.
14:50Let me explain.
14:51I stayed calm, mocking.
14:53Explain how you switched my baby, how you let Casey into the company, how you laughed at me for ten
14:57years!
14:57The funniest part?
14:59The guilt you show around that child.
15:01Is it guilt for tricking me, or guilt for not treating your daughter right?
15:05Emma?
15:06Where's Emma?
15:07I want to see her!
15:08It's too late!
15:10You can't do this.
15:11Your daughter, no, our daughter, is now somewhere you can't find her.
15:16The girl you and Casey had is upstairs.
15:20She's asleep, unaware of what's happening.
15:22Vivian!
15:23You can't do this!
15:24That's my child!
15:26Mikal rushed, grabbed my arm.
15:28I pulled away.
15:31From the day you switched our baby, you stopped being a father.
15:35Now leave my house.
15:36I closed the door.
15:38He pounded on it.
15:39Then the sound of a car leaving.
15:41I knew where he went.
15:42To find Casey.
15:43To find the daughter he lost ten years ago.
15:46Three days ago, my investigator gave me Casey's info.
15:49I met the girl again.
15:50I told her the truth.
15:52She stayed calm.
15:53Those eyes, like mine, had wisdom beyond her years.
15:57I held her hand.
15:58I'll take you away.
15:59We'll start over.
16:00She was silent, then nodded.
16:02Yesterday afternoon, her assistant took her abroad.
16:05Good schools, a home, new friends.
16:08Once I finish here, I can finally be with my daughter again.
16:11Divorce papers sat there.
16:12Three full days.
16:15Then Mikal finally showed up.
16:17He stood at the door.
16:18Dark circles under his eyes, stubble on his face.
16:21I hadn't seen him this broken.
16:23Vivian, we need to talk.
16:26I leaned on the door frame, still in my pajamas.
16:28I didn't let him in.
16:30The agreement is clear.
16:31There's nothing to talk about.
16:33I can't divorce you.
16:36Ten years of marriage.
16:40And we have a child.
16:44That child?
16:46Which one?
16:46The one in the videos?
16:49Or the one upstairs?
16:51His face went pale.
16:52One week ago, Casey sent me files.
16:55I opened them.
16:56Video after video.
16:58Emma crying.
16:59Emma getting beaten.
17:00Locked in a dark room.
17:01The email had one line.
17:03Thanks for raising my daughter for ten years.
17:06I watched it all night.
17:07By morning, I threw up three times.
17:10Mikal tried to explain.
17:11Casey.
17:13Sometimes she loses control.
17:15That's your daughter.
17:17You visit every week.
17:19You notice her perfume.
17:22Her new nails.
17:25But you never notice the bruises on your child.
17:28Mikal said nothing.
17:30I've already hired a lawyer.
17:31If you don't want to sign, we'll go to court.
17:34The baby swap evidence?
17:37Your affair photos, too?
17:39All of it goes to court.
17:40Are you crazy?
17:41Our company is going public.
17:43Why do this now?
17:45Before I closed the door, I said one last thing.
17:48Then sign the papers.
17:49While I'm still leaving you a way out.
17:51The door shut.
17:53He stood outside for a long time.
17:55Then he finally left.
17:56Three days later, Mikal signed the papers.
17:59Four days after the divorce, Instagram exploded.
18:03Photos everywhere.
18:04Mikal and Casey's wedding.
18:06Casey wore a white dress.
18:08Mikal held her waist.
18:09But his smile looked stiff.
18:11The caption said,
18:12Ten years of waiting.
18:14Finally together.
18:15I took a screenshot.
18:16Then turned off my phone.
18:18That afternoon, my lawyer called.
18:21Mrs. Lynn, everything is ready.
18:23The bank transfer records.
18:25For switching the babies.
18:27The messages between him and Casey.
18:29And the abuse videos.
18:31Plus hospital records.
18:33It's enough to file a case.
18:36I said.
18:37Of course.
18:38He replied.
18:39Then he paused.
18:40But don't you want to see him once more?
18:42He came yesterday.
18:43Said he knows he was wrong.
18:45I answered calmly.
18:46Too late.
18:47Early morning, my plane took off.
18:49My assistant met me at the airport.
18:51She whispered.
18:52Emma is doing better this week.
18:54She started talking again.
18:56Yesterday, she even asked when you'd arrive.
18:59My heart raced.
19:00The car stopped in front of a white house.
19:02In the garden, a thin little girl crouched.
19:06Watching ants.
19:07Emma.
19:08She looked better than in the videos.
19:10But still too thin.
19:11I walked closer and knelt down.
19:14I'm your mom.
19:15She stared at me for a long moment.
19:17Then she nodded slowly.
19:19I held her gently.
19:20She didn't pull away.
19:21I'm sorry.
19:23Mom came too late.
19:24Her body trembled in my arms.
19:26After that, I stopped working.
19:28I stayed with her every single day.
19:30I took her to the park.
19:31Her first carousel ride, she held the rail tight.
19:34At the library, I learned she loves books about stars.
19:38At night, after she slept, I would gently touch her hair.
19:41She still spoke little.
19:43But sometimes, she smiled at me.
19:46Then one night at 3 a.m., my bedroom door opened slowly.
19:50A quiet, sobbing sound filled the hall.
19:52It pierced my ears like a needle.
19:54I woke instantly, and I knew.
19:57It was Emma.
19:58I opened her bedroom door.
20:00Moonlight came through thin curtains.
20:02Shadows danced on the floor.
20:04She was curled up, tiny and scared.
20:06Her hands gripped the blanket tight.
20:09Cold sweat on her forehead.
20:10Mom, no.
20:11Don't lock the dark room.
20:13There are rats.
20:15I rushed over, sat carefully on the bed.
20:18Held her icy shoulders gently.
20:20Her body stiffened, then jumped in my arms.
20:22She cried quietly, desperate.
20:25Tears soaked my pajamas fast.
20:27Mom, I'm scared.
20:29That storage room is so dark.
20:31My heart ached like it was cut.
20:34I patted her back again and again, shaky but trying to be steady.
20:39Emma, it's okay.
20:41Mom's here.
20:43I'll protect you.
20:45Tears fell silently on her hair.
20:47I remembered the videos Casey sent.
20:50The little girl shaking in the dark.
20:52The old and new bruises.
20:53I wished I could tear apart everyone who hurt her.
20:56That night, I held her on the sofa.
20:58We stayed there until morning.
21:00I told her stories from my childhood.
21:02How I was scared of thunder.
21:04Dad held me, counting stars, singing wellabies.
21:07How I cried in the stairwell when old employees were mean.
21:10Then I wiped my tears and went back to negotiate.
21:13How silly interns spilled coffee on important contracts.
21:17She listened quietly.
21:19Sometimes she looked up, eyes like mine, and asked,
21:21Mom, weren't you scared?
21:24Yes, I was scared.
21:25But I knew if I held on, things would get better.
21:30And now I have you, Emma.
21:32I can't be scared anymore.
21:34She nodded slowly.
21:36Her tiny hand held my finger.
21:38A few days later, I took her to a countryside observatory.
21:41We drove past fields of wheat, wind carrying the sweet smell.
21:45Emma pressed her face against the car window.
21:47Her eyes were wide, full of wonder.
21:49Night fell.
21:50The observatory dome slowly opened.
21:53The sky filled with stars like tiny diamonds on deep blue.
21:57The guide pointed at Orion.
21:59He told the story of the hunter.
22:01Emma's eyes sparkled like stars.
22:02A small smile appeared on her lips.
22:05On the way home, the bus rocked.
22:07She leaned on my shoulder.
22:09Mom, the stars are so far.
22:12But seeing them makes me feel safe.
22:14I held her hand tight, feeling her warmth.
22:17I knew her deep scars wouldn't vanish with one visit.
22:20Old wounds leave marks.
22:22But as long as I'm here, loving her,
22:24the starlight will pierce the darkness and light the path ahead.
22:27That afternoon, we baked cookies.
22:29The doorbell rang.
22:30The nanny went to open it.
22:31I heard her say,
22:35Mikhail?
22:35The flower spilled from my hands.
22:37Through the glass door, I saw Mikhail standing there.
22:40His hair was messy, eyes sunken.
22:42He dragged an old suitcase.
22:46Vivian, I've been looking for you for two weeks.
22:48I wiped my hands, walked out, closed the door behind me.
22:54Now you know.
22:55You can leave.
22:56I want to see the child.
22:58He looked at the small figure in the kitchen.
23:00I've been dreaming.
23:02Dreaming of her as a baby.
23:04Dreaming of Casey hurting her.
23:06I didn't know.
23:07You knew.
23:07You just chose to ignore it.
23:09I cut him.
23:11The baby still there?
23:13He looked at my belly.
23:14Of course.
23:15The baby is here.
23:17I smiled, feeling light for the first time.
23:19The doctor says everything's fine.
23:21She'll be born next spring.
23:23His face darkened.
23:25Suddenly, he rushed toward me.
23:27I sidestepped.
23:29He stumbled into the cabinet, shouting,
23:32Vivian!
23:33I want to see my daughter!
23:35You can't do this!
23:36I looked at him and laughed coldly.
23:39Mial, the thing you should worry about isn't my daughter.
23:43It's your son.
23:44Will he be born safely?
23:46To keep your son safe, you need to deal with Casey first.
23:51Settle your mess with her yourself.
23:53After saying that, I kicked him out.
23:55Even now, thinking of him makes me sick.
23:58When I closed the door, I saw Michal sitting on the floor, messing with his hair.
24:02He looked pathetic.
24:05Soon, my lawyer called.
24:06Miss Vivian, it's messy, but things aren't going well.
24:10Michal and Casey had divorced and sued each other.
24:13In court, Casey yelled, revealing how Michal used his power to transfer money and promised to divorce her to marry
24:20her.
24:21I gripped my phone, listening calmly.
24:24Michal blamed everything on Casey, said she forced him to switch the baby.
24:28In the end, Casey was sentenced.
24:31Three years in prison.
24:32Charges, child kidnapping, fraud, multiple crimes.
24:37Michal, he walked free.
24:40Cried in court.
24:42Claimed he was a victim too.
24:44Controlled by Casey for ten years.
24:46It sounded ridiculous.
24:47But the judge believed him.
24:49Or maybe his lawyer was just that good.
24:52Before hanging up, my lawyer whispered,
24:55Miss Lynn, I'm sorry.
24:57This result isn't ideal.
24:58If you want, we can plan the next step.
25:01Enough.
25:02At least my child is back.
25:05Emma was doing homework.
25:07Emma, I made the bad people face justice, but maybe not enough.
25:12Do you blame me?
25:14Mom, I know who treated me well, who didn't.
25:17I covered my mouth, tears falling.
25:20You cry so ugly.
25:23I laughed through my tears.
25:25These days, I tried my best to make up for ten lost years of love.
25:30I transferred all my company shares to her name.
25:33She's still little, but this is her security.
25:35Her school?
25:36The best local international program.
25:38The principal frowned at her old report cards.
25:41Casey barely cared about her studies.
25:43Let her struggle alone.
25:44I hired several tutors.
25:46Emma worked hard every day, catching up on ten years of knowledge.
25:49One night, I brought her milk and found her asleep at her desk, hands still holding a pen.
25:54I didn't wake her, just covered her with a blanket.
25:57On Friday afternoon, I went to pick her up from school.
26:00The gate was crowded with parents.
26:02Emma ran out with her new backpack, face flushed from activity.
26:06Mom, I got an A on today's math test.
26:09I hugged her tightly.
26:10Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a figure in the coffee shop across the street.
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