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00:00Sold my mom to the old farmer next door.
00:02My dad said that before he left for the army.
00:05The old farmer had a bad leg, but he was a savage man.
00:09People said he even killed his first wife.
00:11He was strong enough to knock out a bull with one punch.
00:15For my mom, marrying him was a death sentence.
00:18Three years later, the news came that my dad was dead.
00:21Right away, my grandma sold my mom to the monster for $2,000.
00:26The day we heard the news of dad's death, it was December, right after a blizzard.
00:31My mom was feeding the cattle barefoot.
00:34Grandmother never allowed her to wear shoes.
00:36She said a bitch like her didn't deserve them.
00:38I often went to the woods to gather branches for warmth,
00:42but my uncle would always snatch them away for his fireplace.
00:45No matter how we begged, it was useless.
00:48Grandmother would beat us and curse us for days.
00:51I felt sorry for mom and tried to help her feed the cows.
00:55Baby, go play over there.
00:57The sun is out.
00:58It's warmer there.
00:59My shoes were torn and falling apart.
01:01The sun was our only source of heat.
01:03After feeding the cows, we went back to the cabin.
01:07Grandmother was already waiting, fuming with rage.
01:09What took you so long?
01:11Were you out looking for other men again?
01:13She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.
01:16The army sent word.
01:17Jason is dead.
01:19Ever since he married you, my son was cursed by your bad luck.
01:22She didn't look sad about her son's death at all.
01:25There had to be a secret behind this.
01:27Now that he's gone, get out of this house.
01:30Don't stay here and ruin the Hudson family name.
01:33She looked at us with disgust and kept grumbling.
01:36Luckily, my son sold you to Rick before he left.
01:39Otherwise, we would have lost so much money feeding you two.
01:43My mom didn't fight back.
01:44She just picked up her coat and held my hand tight.
01:47Mom, at least let me take the child with me.
01:50Grandmother looked me up and down.
01:52She had a wicked look in her eyes.
01:54That depends on if that old farmer pays more.
02:00A girl her age could fetch $2,000 at the town.
02:06She's worth much more than you.
02:07My mom gripped my hand even harder.
02:10We both knew the truth.
02:12As soon as she marries Rick, grandmother will sell me away.
02:15It was the day we were driven to Rick's ranch.
02:18The legendary monster was there, chopping wood.
02:22Each swing of his axe was terrifying.
02:24One of his legs was broken and propped on a wooden stool.
02:27He looked strange and menacing.
02:29A huge scar ran from his left eye down to his mouth.
02:32It looked like his face was split in two.
02:35I hid behind my mom, trembling.
02:37Rick looked at us coldly.
02:39You're forcing this woman on me for $500?
02:42Now you want $2,000 more?
02:44He clearly didn't want my mom.
02:46And he definitely didn't want a burden like me.
02:48My son Jason saved your life in that blizzard.
02:51Now that he's gone, you should be grateful to take her.
02:53This girl will be your daughter.
02:55It's a blessing.
02:56$2,000 is a bargain for you.
02:58$2,000 was a lot of money.
03:00It could buy so many seeds.
03:02I knew I wasn't worth that much.
03:05Rick glanced at grandmother but said nothing.
03:07People said he was a man of few words,
03:09but one look from him could scare anyone to death.
03:12Grandmother shoved my mom forward.
03:14My mom's thin body almost hit the ground.
03:17She pulled me along and knelt down instantly.
03:20Rick, my child eats very little.
03:21She can feed the cows and collect firewood.
03:24Please, give us a way to live.
03:27His eyes were sharp, judging me.
03:29Call him dad.
03:31I looked at Rick and that terrifying scar.
03:35Dad.
03:36Rick froze.
03:37His scar looked even more twisted.
03:39Grandmother kicked me hard in the back.
03:41Your father just died and you're already calling him dad.
03:45Just like your mother, a traitor to the power.
03:48She kept kicking me over and over.
03:50I lay on the ground, motionless.
03:52I didn't fight back or scream.
03:54I knew if she had her fun, she would eventually stop.
03:57Mom crawled over to save me.
03:59But grandmother slapped her across the face.
04:02This was life in the Hudson house.
04:04Mom couldn't save me and she couldn't save herself.
04:08Suddenly, Rick threw a roll of cash at grandmother's feet.
04:11And enough!
04:13This girl belongs to my family now.
04:15Grandmother took the money and tried to leave.
04:17But Rick stopped her.
04:18He demanded she sign the guardianship transfer agreement.
04:22Grandmother refused.
04:23Rick snatched the money back instantly.
04:25No signature, no money.
04:27In the end, she gave in for the cash.
04:29Mom and I officially became part of Rick's family.
04:33Mom folded our two ragged coats by the cow shed.
04:36She started working right away.
04:37She wanted to be useful.
04:39She thought hard work would keep us from being beaten.
04:42Rick's cabin was simple.
04:44Three rooms and a living area.
04:46Only one bedroom had a bed.
04:47The other rooms were empty.
04:49Mom took me to the cow shed.
04:51It was kept very clean.
04:52Mom found some wooden boards to make me a bed.
04:55I will sleep here tonight.
04:57Don't be afraid, baby.
04:59I spread hay over the boards.
05:02I'm not scared, Mom.
05:03It was the same back at the Hudson ranch.
05:06When Dad was home, he said I was in the way.
05:08He always kicked me out to the cow shed.
05:10The Hudson shed was much filthier.
05:12There were rats and snakes everywhere.
05:15Freezing in winter and boiling in summer.
05:17I survived all those years.
05:20Mom hugged me tightly.
05:23It's my fault I couldn't keep your father's heart.
05:26Dad was always hurtful to Mom.
05:28I knew there was a secret behind all this.
05:31Mom, why did Dad want you to marry Rick?
05:33Before, Dad never let her leave the ranch.
05:36He never let her look at anyone in the eye.
05:38Mom hugged me.
05:39Grandmother always cursed her for flirting with outsiders.
05:42Why the sudden rush to marry her off?
05:44Mom's bitter laugh was muffled in her chest.
05:47Her voice was barely a whisper.
05:49Because only Rick had this much money.
05:52And she didn't finish the sentence.
05:54But I knew.
05:56Dad sent Mom here to die.
05:58Dad decided to sell Mom for money before he even left.
06:00He wasn't coming back.
06:02And he didn't want Mom to survive.
06:03He wanted to cut off her every means of escape.
06:06Even as a child, I could see their plot.
06:08It was so obvious that all the neighbors were talking about it.
06:11A moment later, Rick came back.
06:13He ignored us.
06:14He carried a pile of wooden boards into the house.
06:17The sound of his heavy hammering echoed, hitting our hearts.
06:20Mom stood outside, hesitant.
06:22She wanted to ask where the flour and beef were so she could cook.
06:25But she didn't dare.
06:26After a while, Rick came out.
06:28He saw us standing there like statues and frowned.
06:30Something wrong?
06:32His voice was gruff.
06:33I wanted to shrink back.
06:34But it was just me and Mom.
06:36If I backed down, she would be all alone.
06:39I stood my ground and held her hand tight.
06:41Rick noticed my move and his brow twitched.
06:44Mom asked hesitantly.
06:46I wanted to ask about dinner.
06:49Please give me the ingredients so I can cook.
06:54Rick frowned again, looking at us with confusion.
06:57He pointed toward the kitchen.
06:59In there.
07:00And the key?
07:03Rick's frown deepened.
07:04He walked over and kicked the door open.
07:06Then he looked back at us.
07:08I felt like he was asking if we were stupid.
07:10There was no lock, so why would there be a key?
07:12But things were different at the Hudson Ranch.
07:14The Hudson kitchen was always locked.
07:16Even the flour, beef, and butter were kept in locked cabinets.
07:19Mom cooked every meal.
07:21But grandmother decided every gram of food.
07:23She would put the exact amount on the counter and watch Mom cook.
07:27If a single grain of flour was dropped, she would scream for hours.
07:30She called Mom a money waster and called us starving ghosts.
07:33All you do is eat!
07:36You're useless!
07:37She was afraid we would steal food.
07:39Mom led me into the kitchen.
07:41Seeing the flour, beef, and butter sitting there made her hesitate.
07:44She looked at Rick, but he had already gone back outside.
07:47Mom didn't dare touch the food.
07:48She was afraid that if she messed up, Rick would beat her.
07:51Just like grandmother did.
07:52She was afraid of being accused of stealing.
07:54Mom made dinner with trembling hands.
07:56She put the food on the table.
07:58But we stood in the yard, not daring to move.
08:02Rick came back carrying two large wooden crates.
08:05He put them into the empty, unused room.
08:07He saw the food, and then saw us standing outside.
08:11His frown deepened.
08:12He sat down at the table and called us inside in a gravelly voice.
08:16While he ate, he grunted,
08:18Not enough. Make more tomorrow.
08:20He ate quickly, finishing half and leaving the rest for us.
08:23Then he stood there, chopping wood while watching us eat.
08:26We didn't dare to eat much, but I soon noticed something strange.
08:30When I took big bites, he focused on his work.
08:33The moment I put down my fork, he would stare at me and frown.
08:37Did he want us to eat more?
08:39We finished the meal in fear, waiting for the beatings to start.
08:43But Rick didn't yell or hit us.
08:45He just put away his axe and spoke.
08:49Wash up and go to sleep. It's been a long day.
08:52After Rick finished, Mom took me to wash up.
08:55We hadn't used hot water in three years.
08:57She kept muttering as she washed, her face full of nerves.
09:01I must get clean. Then he won't hate me.
09:04The hot water hit my back, and I felt warm instantly.
09:07I never knew a bath could feel this good.
09:10At the Hudson Ranch, this was a heaven I couldn't even imagine.
09:13After the bath, I headed to the cowshed to sleep.
09:16Mom pulled me aside.
09:17Cover your ears. No matter what you hear, don't come out.
09:21Just pretend you're asleep. Okay?
09:24I nodded hard. I understood.
09:26Back then, Dad would come home drunk and beat me in the shed.
09:30He called me a waste of money and a curse.
09:32He blamed me for his gambling losses.
09:34One time, he almost killed me.
09:36Mom had to grab an axe to fight him off just to save me.
09:39Now, looking at Rick, he was much stronger than Dad.
09:41He could probably kill me with one kick.
09:44But he wasn't drunk, and he wasn't angry.
09:46He picked me up like a little chick and carried me into the empty room.
09:49Mom was already waiting there.
09:51The room wasn't empty anymore.
09:52There was a wide wooden bed inside.
09:55It was piled with old but clean quilts and two sets of warm clothes.
09:59Rick set me down and turned to leave.
10:01He went back to his own room and closed the door.
10:03Soon, I heard him snoring.
10:05I never thought I'd get to sleep inside a house again.
10:08That night, we slept restlessly, but it was so warm.
10:12I curled up in my quilt and whispered,
10:14Mom, it's so warm.
10:16I had never felt this warm in winter before.
10:18My stomach was full and my heart felt safe.
10:21For the first time, I felt like I was actually alive.
10:25Mom stroked my hair.
10:26Baby, you called him Dad today.
10:29Call him that tomorrow and every day after.
10:32I nodded.
10:33Okay.
10:34Rick was already much better to me than my real father.
10:37After that, Mom slowly started making more food.
10:40She was careful, adding just a little more each time.
10:43It took days for her to figure out Rick's temper and appetite.
10:47He ate a lot, as much as Mom and me combined.
10:49But he never told us we couldn't eat.
10:51In fact, if we ate too little, he would frown.
10:54He went hunting in the mountains around the ranch.
10:56He sold the big one in town.
10:57But sometimes, he brought back rabbits or pheasants for Mom to stew.
11:01He only ate half and left the rest for us.
11:03In my whole life, I had only tasted meat three times.
11:06This was the fourth.
11:07The meat tasted so good.
11:09No wonder Grandmother and my uncle loved it so much.
11:11Mom saw how happy I was and gave me extra.
11:14I ate so much that I didn't notice the pain until midnight.
11:17I was rolling on the bed in agony.
11:19Mom rubbed my stomach, but nothing worked.
11:21She gave me hot water, but I threw it up instantly.
11:24I felt like I was dying.
11:26Rick burst into the room.
11:27He wrapped me in a quilt and hoisted me onto his shoulder.
11:30He started running.
11:32Mom stumbled along behind him, too scared to say a word.
11:35He ran all the way to the town doctor's house.
11:37He kicked the door open.
11:38The doctor's family was terrified.
11:41They started to complain, but one look at Rick's face silenced them.
11:45The doctor checked me with a stethoscope.
11:47He asked what I had eaten.
11:48It's indigestion.
11:49She ate too much.
11:51She's been malnourished for years.
11:53Her body can't handle this much meat all at once.
11:56I'll give her something to throw it up.
11:58He poured something into my mouth.
11:59I vomited everything out.
12:01The room smelled awful.
12:03The doctor's wife grumbled in the corner.
12:04Clearly, she's never had anything good in her life.
12:07She doesn't have the luck to enjoy good food.
12:10Rick looked up and gave her a death stare.
12:12She scurried back into her room, terrified.
12:15I felt so ashamed.
12:16I got sick just from eating meat.
12:18Maybe grandmother was right.
12:20Maybe I was just a starving ghost who didn't deserve anything.
12:23Rick carried me back home.
12:25On the way, he asked in a low voice.
12:27Have you never had meat before?
12:29I thought he was judging me.
12:30This was only my fourth time before I only ever had a bite.
12:36At the Hudson's, they wouldn't even give us the leftover broth.
12:39I truly had never had anything good.
12:41He gave a low grunt.
12:42You'll get used to it if you eat it more often.
12:45I was sick and could only eat rice porridge for a few days.
12:49Rick bought some supplements from town.
12:51Those were expensive things I had never seen before.
12:54I ate rice porridge with nutrient powder every meal.
12:58It was even better than what my mom ate when I was born.
13:01Rick watched me eat every day.
13:03Once my face looked healthy again, he stopped worrying.
13:06He went to fix the doctor's fence.
13:08Then he dragged the doctor back to check my heartbeat.
13:11Only after the doctor said I was fine did he let him go.
13:13He said he was going deep into the mountains to hunt.
13:16He wanted to catch something big.
13:18He would be gone for days and asked mom to pack some food.
13:21Mom mixed butter and brown sugar into the dough.
13:23The flatbread smelled delicious as she baked it.
13:27She also gave him thick insoles and a winter hat she had made.
13:31Rick took the food and looked at the gifts.
13:33He looked at her and his eyes softened.
13:36Christmas is coming soon.
13:38I'll buy you gifts once I sell the big game.
13:41Think about what you want.
13:42Mom and I stood at the ranch gate to see him off.
13:45Watching his limping figure, I couldn't help but shout.
13:47Dad, come back soon!
13:49Rick's body stiffened for a second.
13:51He didn't look back, but he waved his hand.
13:53Go inside. It's cold out here.
13:56We waited for five days, but he didn't come back.
14:01That night, the weather turned even colder.
14:04On the fifth day, snow began to fall from the sky.
14:07Mom looked at the darkening sky, then at me.
14:10She pointed to the food in the kitchen.
14:13She told me to take care of myself and fix something to eat if I got hungry.
14:18I'm going to find him. I'll be back soon.
14:22She put on thick clothes, strapped a dagger to herself, and took a flashlight.
14:28I was too worried to stay, so I hid a small curved knife on myself.
14:33I followed closely behind her.
14:35Where you go, I go, Mom. We're going to bring Dad home.
14:38In my heart, Rick was my father. He was a thousand times better than my real father.
14:43Mom sighed.
14:45If something really happened to him, you wouldn't survive alone. Let's go. Together.
14:50We held hands and walked deep into the mountains. Before, we only gathered firewood at the edge of
14:56the woods. People said there were wolves, wild boars, and man-eating black bears deep inside.
15:02But, as long as I was with Mom, and thinking that Dad was waiting for us, I wasn't scared at
15:08all.
15:09Heavy snow fell from the sky. It was only afternoon, but it was already completely dark.
15:16The path through the woods was extremely hard to walk.
15:19I stepped deep and shallow, sometimes falling into deep holes made of fallen leaves.
15:24Mom pulled me out and used a stick to check the path ahead.
15:28Before long, heavy footsteps came from ahead. Mom pulled out her dagger, and I gripped my curved knife
15:36tightly. We stared ahead, terrified and alert. In that moment, I thought, even if I die,
15:43I want to die with Mom. The footsteps grew closer. A tall, limping figure appeared. He was dragging a
15:51huge black bear, walking with difficulty with every step. We both froze.
15:57Dad! Dad!
15:58I let go of Mom's hand and rushed over suddenly. I hugged his leg tightly and looked up at him.
16:03The black bear fell heavily to the ground. What are you doing here?
16:08He looked at us, completely shocked. He reached out to pick me up. But he was clearly exhausted,
16:14trying several times but failing. I held tightly to his thigh.
16:18Dad, we came to take you home. Mom rushed over as well.
16:22Yeah. Rick, you've been gone for five days, and it started snowing.
16:28She didn't dare say she was worried. Back then, when my biological father didn't come home for days,
16:34Mom went to look for him too. I was afraid something happened to you.
16:39But my father just slapped her across the face.
16:42Something happened? What could happen to a man like me? It's because you cursed me all day that I'm so
16:47unlucky!
16:48After that, Mom never dared to show her worry again. He wasn't a good husband, a good father, or even
16:55a good person.
16:56But Rick just looked at Mom and quirked his lips. He tried to smile, but maybe he hadn't smiled in
17:02years and forgot how.
17:04He gave us an explanation. This game was too big. That's why I'm late.
17:09He hoisted the black bear back up and told us to go home.
17:13Go back and start the fire. I'll be home soon.
17:17That bear was massive. He must have dragged it for so long that he was completely exhausted.
17:24Yet, he didn't demand our help. He wanted to carry the burden himself.
17:29Mom saw how tired he was and hesitated. She didn't want to disobey, but she desperately wanted to help.
17:36I ran forward and grabbed the bear's leg.
17:40Dad, we're going back with you.
17:42I didn't have much strength and the bear's fur felt terrifying.
17:46It was so huge that it looked fierce even in death.
17:50Mom found her courage and ran over too.
17:55It took all our strength to drag the black bear home.
17:59The snow on the ground was thick now. The ranch was pitch black and the trail was empty.
18:05We finally made it back. The giant bear lay in the snow looking even more fierce.
18:10But I wasn't afraid. I circled it a few times and ran back to Rick.
18:16I leaned against his leg and looked up.
18:18Dad, you're amazing. You actually killed a black bear.
18:23Rick was too tired to move, but he reached out. He gently patted my head.
18:29Yeah.
18:30His hand was large, rough, and heavy. But when he touched me, it was light and warm.
18:36Jason's hands were big too, but they weren't rough. He rarely did any real work.
18:42Jason wasn't even that strong. When he got into trouble in town, he would just curl up and take the
18:48hits.
18:49But when he hit me and Mom, he was very strong. His blows made my head ring every time.
18:55In this place, many men slap their wives and children. I used to think all fathers and husbands were like
19:02that.
19:03I didn't know someone could be different.
19:05The next morning, before dawn, Rick borrowed a tractor. He woke us up to go to town and sell the
19:12bear.
19:13He knew exactly where to go. He stopped at a grand luxury house. A butler came out and greeted him
19:20warmly.
19:21They hugged and talked like old friends. I realized then that Dad could be so full of life. He could
19:28actually talk this much.
19:30Mom and I stayed back, staring at the fancy gates. We didn't dare step forward. Dad pointed at us.
19:38The butler looked us over and pulled out a small coin purse.
19:42Here, child. Take this.
19:45I was too scared to take it, but he pressed it into my hand. Dad nodded, so I finally accepted
19:51it.
19:53There was a silver coin inside. I immediately put the coin in Dad's hand.
20:00Dad, this is for you.
20:02The butler froze for a second, then burst out laughing.
20:06Rick, you have a sweet daughter. You're a lucky man.
20:10He handed me a big apple.
20:12The coin is for your dad, but this is for you.
20:17Keep it for yourself. Merry Christmas to your family.
20:21The butler bought the bear and invited Dad for a drink.
20:24Won't you come in for a drink?
20:26Rick waved him off and refused.
20:28No, thank you. We need to buy things for Christmas.
20:32The black bear sold for a lot of money. Dad took us to the streets.
20:37First, he bought a lot of candy. He put them into three red socks.
20:42I took one out and put it in my mouth, carefully. I peeled another one for Mom.
20:48Mom didn't dare to eat and looked at Dad. She wanted to save it for me, but Dad stopped her.
20:55Too much sugar makes kids sick. We don't want to see the doctor again.
21:01Mom remembered my stomach ache and didn't give me more.
21:04So, Mom finally opened her mouth and ate the candy.
21:09Dad then took us to buy meat, flour, and butter. He even bought spices for cooking.
21:16Finally, we went to a clothing store for new coats. Mom waved her hands and said no.
21:24Our old coats are still good.
21:26I said no, too. The old quilts and coats Dad gave us were already warm and clean.
21:32That was good enough for me. I had never worn such nice clothes in my life.
21:38But Dad insisted on buying new ones.
21:43I bought old ones because I was broke. Now we have money.
21:47In the end, we bought fabric and cotton instead of finished coats.
21:52I can sew quickly. They'll be ready before Christmas.
21:55She still didn't want to spend too much.
21:58She picked out a plaid fabric for Dad and held it up to him.
22:02Rick, this pattern looks good on you.
22:05It was the first time they were so close. I think I saw Dad's face turn red.
22:13Dad lifted me up and set me on his shoulders. I could see so far away.
22:18I laughed out loud. It was my first time being up this high.
22:23Mom was worried and kept checking Dad's leg. She was afraid he would get too tired.
22:29After a while, Dad bought me some toys. He also bought hair clips and brooches for me and Mom.
22:35Brother, your wife and daughter are beautiful. These brooches from the city suit them perfectly.
22:40Both Dad and Mom blushed at the same time.
22:43On the way back, we sat on the tractor. I hugged my red socks tightly.
22:48This was the happiest day of my life. As we passed the Hudson Ranch, I saw Grandmother. She was feeding
22:55the cows in the yard. My uncle was lounging under the eaves in the sun. He still had no job
23:01and no
23:01wife. He just ate, drank and wasted his life. After selling us to Rick, he had that money. Now he
23:08worked
23:08even less. He said he was preparing for a blind date. Grandmother always called us lazy, but I
23:14never dared to say that my uncle was the laziest one. I gripped my red socks and stared at them.
23:20Grandmother and my uncle noticed us. Their eyes widened in disbelief. Then, their faces turned into
23:26a hateful scowl. Grandmother was cursing at us. Dad stopped the tractor. He threw a stone and hit my
23:35uncle right on the head. My uncle jumped up in pain. Dad threw another stone into Grandmother's water
23:43basin. He looked terrifying. Even with a limp, he stood like a mountain. Grandmother and my uncle were
23:57bullies who feared the strong. They were furious, but didn't dare say a word. Mom gripped my hand,
24:04her eyes turned red. As we drove away, I looked back. I could still see their hateful glares.
24:11I suddenly felt brave. I waved my red socks and made a face at them. I had a real dad
24:18now. They
24:19could never bully us again. Back home, Mom started decorating the tree and making apple pie. Dad spent
24:27his time fixing everything in the house. He gathered wood and never stayed idle. He brought back more pheasants
24:33and rabbits. Eat more meat, then your stomach won't hurt anymore. I wanted to follow him into the
24:40mountains, but he refused. Kids stay home and play. I tried to help Mom, but she sent me away too.
24:48Your dad wants you to play. Go on, you haven't had a chance to be a kid yet. At the
24:53Hudson Ranch,
24:54I never had time to play. Now that I could, I didn't know how. I walked along the path with
25:01some
25:01candy. I saved them carefully, not wanting to eat them. But then I ran into some mean kids from a
25:08nearby farm. They swarmed me and grabbed my candy. You're a brat born from that limp farmer. Your
25:14grandmother said so. It must be true. A bitch and her brat. No wonder her husband just died and she
25:20remarried already. I fought back with all my might. That's not true. Grandmother kicked us out. My mom
25:27isn't a bitch and I'm not a brat. But I was too small. I couldn't beat them. My clothes were
25:35torn.
25:36My candy was gone. Even my new hair clip was missing. They laughed and ran off with my sweets.
25:43I sat in the mud and cried. Grandmother and my uncle stood nearby, watching with wicked smiles.
25:51You deserve this. We should have sold them to the town tavern back then. I screamed at them. I am
25:57not
25:57a brat. You are the bad people. You are evil. I was so small back then. My mom had already
26:05had a child.
26:06The tavern would never pay that much for us. They thought I was too young to understand,
26:11but I had overheard their conversation. They were the truly wicked ones. They wanted to leave us at
26:17the ranch. They wanted to watch Rick beat us to death. But they never expected this. Dad never hit us.
26:24He never tortured us even for a second. He treated us so well. They couldn't stand it. So they spread
26:32rumors behind our backs. They framed us everywhere. Clearly, they are the real monsters.
26:38I lost the hair clip and candy Dad bought me. I was too ashamed to go home. I lingered near
26:43the gate,
26:44hesitating. Dad came down from the mountain. He saw me covered in mud and blood. He dropped his pheasants
26:51in shock. I had never seen him so angry. Who did this? I trembled in fear. I'm sorry. I'm so
26:59sorry.
26:59He panicked, trying to wipe the mud off my face. Tell Dad who hit you. His hands were rough,
27:07but they calmed my racing heart. I stuttered through the whole story. The more I spoke,
27:13the darker his face became. He took me back and left me with Mom. Then he grabbed his axe to
27:19head out.
27:20Rick. Mom pulled him back and shook her head. Dad thought for a moment. He dropped the axe and grabbed
27:28a
27:28wooden club instead. That day, the parents of those bullies all got a beating. If you can't teach your
27:35kids, I won't hit them. I'll hit you instead. Those grown men were chased like rabbits
27:43by a man with a limp. Dad moved slowly but steadily. He caught up to them and struck them down.
27:51The men wailed in pain. I'll break your leg. Everyone in the ranch came out to watch. Then Dad
27:57went to the Hudson Ranch. He gave my uncle a brutal beating. My uncle screamed and begged for mercy.
28:04He promised he would never do it again. I won't do it again. I promise. Dad turned to the crowd
28:10of
28:10onlookers. If you have something to say, say it to my face. No one dared to speak. They all waved
28:15their
28:15hands and shook their heads. We all know what the Hudsons are like. Just go live your life. Look
28:20at how happy your family is now. Dad dropped the club. He patted my head and led me home.
28:29Have you lived this long without a name?
28:33I shook my head. Grandmother called me a brat. Mom only called me baby. Dad pulled me close and
28:40looked at the stars. From now on, your name is Stella. Shine like a star and have a bright future
28:47ahead.
28:49For the first time, I had a real name. Stella Cooper, I have my own name now. I smiled at
28:56Mom.
28:56Dad smiled too and patted my head. I finally have a daughter of my own.
29:03That night, Mom talked to me. Stella, you're a big girl now. Starting tomorrow you sleep on your own,
29:11okay? If I sleep alone, where will Mom sleep? I thought about it and nodded hard.
29:17Okay, Mom. You and Dad have a baby brother or sister soon. I'll play with them.
29:22This time, I really wanted a sibling. A sibling just like Dad would be wonderful.
29:29The next morning, Dad woke me up early.
29:32Stella, was I cool when I handled those bad guys yesterday?
29:35I nodded vigorously. So cool.
29:37If you want to protect yourself, you want to rely on more forever.
29:42You have to rely on yourself. Do you want like me strong?
29:45I nodded again. Yes.
29:49I wanted to be strong like him. I wanted to protect my parents and my future siblings.
29:54I wanted to hunt bears and earn lots of money. Dad looked proud. He made me run 50 laps around
30:01our
30:01ranch cabin. By the end, I could barely stand. He gritted his teeth and wouldn't let me stop.
30:07Mom looked pained, but she didn't say a word. She just made extra food and added two fried eggs for
30:14me.
30:15After running, there was weight training. Dad brought sandbags from the ranch warehouse.
30:20They felt like a thousand pounds on my arms. After a day of training, my hands and feet were covered
30:27in blisters.
30:28Mom washed my feet and popped the blisters for me.
30:37I know, Mom.
30:40Most ranch families only teach girls to gather wood, wash clothes, and cook.
30:44Who would ever teach a girl how to be strong?
30:47I understood how much Dad cared for me.
30:49That night, Mom moved into Dad's room. I heard them talking for a bit before the lights went out.
30:55My body ached all over, but I slept peacefully. The next morning, Dad woke up late. I had already
31:02finished 30 laps when he came out. His eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep. All day long, Dad and
31:09Mom were blushing. They kept stealing glances at each other. Why hide it? Just look if you want to.
31:16Grown-ups are so strange. We had a perfect Christmas. Dad used the bear money to expand the ranch.
31:22He bought two dairy cows and a few beef cattle. When we weren't farming, we were managing the ranch.
31:28During the off-season, we went hunting. Dad started taking me into the mountains. He taught me how to
31:33track animals and read their droppings. He showed me how to avoid bears and wolves. He taught me to set
31:39traps and use a hunting rifle. He even showed me how to knock someone out with minimal force.
31:45And how to spot poisonous plants in the woods. I was weak, so my progress was slow. But Dad was
31:51always patient. Our family was happy. But the rumors never truly stopped. Most of them came from the
31:57Hudson's. Rick's fault he's a cripple. That person pretends to be arrogant and married a cripple.
32:04So what if Jason was handsome? His only talents were hitting us, gambling and drinking.
32:11I started staring at Dad's leg. Dad noticed and tried to walk slower to hide his limp.
32:16Sometimes he would lean on the ranch fence for support.
32:21Your Dad is so good to you, Stella. Don't be heartless. Don't look down on him like others.
32:29Mom thought I was becoming ungrateful. Her eyes turned red with anger. But she couldn't bring
32:33herself to hit me. I quickly grabbed her hand to explain. Mom, I don't look down on Dad. I feel
32:39bad
32:40for him. I want to study medicine. I want to fix his leg. I didn't care that he limped. I
32:46didn't care
32:47about the scar on his face. I just hated seeing him unable to sleep when it rained. I hated that
32:53hunting
32:53was harder for him than others. Mom understood my thoughts, but she was worried. There were no
32:59medical schools in town. Besides, I was only a six-year-old girl. Dad overheard us from outside
33:05the cabin. He stayed silent for two days. He just sat on the porch, staring at the mountains.
33:12Two days later, he took me back to the city. We found the butler who bought the black bear. Dad
33:17asked
33:17him for a favor. The man looked at me carefully. He patted Dad's shoulder and agreed happily.
33:23If she wants to learn, she can start as an assistant in the pharmacy.
33:30Stella, studying medicine is very hard. You have to memorize names, mix medicine, and care for the sick.
33:37People might yell at you or even hit you. Can you handle it? I slapped my chest and spoke loudly.
33:44I can. I'll fix my dad's leg and earn lots of money. I'll take care of my parents and my
33:52future
33:52siblings. The man burst out laughing and nudged Dad's arm. Rick, your daughter is so sweet. Is the
34:00next one already on the way? Dad's face turned bright red instantly. He waved his hands quickly.
34:06It's still too early for that! I lived at the pharmacy in town, doing odd jobs. I tried my best
34:12to learn
34:13everything about medicine. I only went home to the ranch once every two weeks. I brought the sandbags
34:18Dad gave me to the pharmacy. No matter how busy I was, I found time to train. Mom hated leaving
34:25me
34:25alone in town. She held my hand and wouldn't let go when she dropped me off. With red eyes, she
34:31told me
34:31to eat well and not overwork. Come home if anyone treats you badly, she said. I waved and smiled to
34:38comfort her. Don't worry, Mom. I can take care of myself. When I learn everything, I'll fix Dad's leg.
34:46Mom laughed through her tears and wiped them away. All right, I'll be waiting. I'll make your favorite
34:51snacks for when you come home. The doctor at the pharmacy was an old friend of the Butler's. He was
34:57kind to patients, but very strict with apprentices. If we forgot a drug's name, he yelled. If we missed
35:03a detail in a patient's record, he yelled. If we took blood pressure incorrectly, he yelled. Sometimes
35:09he made us copy drug names as punishment for being slow. The other students felt mistreated. Before
35:15long, they all went home crying and never came back. But I wasn't afraid. What was this little bit of
35:21hardship? Compared to Grandmother's beatings or Jason's violence, this was nothing. I was already used to it.
35:27Besides, I knew the doctor wanted me to grow fast, just like Dad wanted me to be strong.
35:32The doctor was strict, but he never treated us poorly. He made plenty of food for us every day.
35:38Sometimes he even gave us nutrient powder. I might not be the smartest, but I know who was truly kind.
35:43I kept training the way Dad taught me. I ran five kilometers with weights every morning and night.
35:48I grew stronger and my movements became faster. The doctor started teaching me massage techniques.
35:54At first, I practiced on him. Slowly, I began helping the elderly patients ease their pain.
36:00The doctor worked so hard with his patients in medicine. I massaged him to help him relax.
36:04He started smiling at me more. He even taught me about heat and cold therapy.
36:09He said these skills would really help my Dad. When I went home every two weeks,
36:13the first thing I did was massage Dad's leg. I rubbed the stiff muscles from his knee to his ankle.
36:19Then I used the heat therapy the doctor taught me. At first, Dad refused. He thought it was
36:25awkward for a man to have his legs rubbed. I had to beg him for a long time before he
36:29finally agreed.
36:31After the massage, he stood up and took a few steps. His eyes lit up and turned a bit red.
36:36Stella is so smart. My leg feels much better now. Mom saw this and asked me to teach her too.
36:43When you're away, I can do it for him. He worked so hard on the ranch and in the mountains.
36:49I taught them both step by step. I laughed and said,
36:53When I'm not here, you two can massage each other. That way, you'll both feel better.
36:57Both their faces turned bright red instantly. They glanced at each other and quickly looked down.
37:02Mom gave me a little pinch for talking nonsense. They are so strange. What is there to be embarrassed
37:07about? I studied in the city for five years. My medical knowledge and physical strength grew fast.
37:13I went from a skinny little girl to a strong, healthy teenager. The fear in my eyes was gone,
37:20replaced by confidence. During this time, Mom and Dad never had another child. Rumors started
37:26spreading around the ranch. Most of them came from the Hudson's. They claimed Dad couldn't have children.
37:31be Rick's fault. He's disabled. He probably doesn't even have the strength of father a child.
37:36Maybe that's why his first first wife fought with him before she died.
37:40I overheard some workers gossiping when I returned home. I clenched my fists, ready to fight them.
37:44But Mom grabbed my hand and stepped forward. She raised her voice so everyone could hear.
37:49It's my fault! I was abused at the Hudson's and it ruined my health! It has nothing to do with
37:54my
37:54husband Rick! Stop your lies! Dad was healthy, but Mom was right. Years of hunger, heavy labor,
38:01and beatings had left her scarred. She had been taking medicine for five years, but nothing happened.
38:07Mom was anxious and often sat by the creek staring into space. Sometimes I caught her wiping away tears.
38:13Dad was always there to comfort her. Raising Stella is enough.
38:18She's smart and capable. She's worth more than ten sons. With her around, we have nothing to worry about.
38:32But right then, my biological father, Jason, suddenly returned.
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