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00:00old farmer next door. My dad said that before he left for the army. The old farmer had a bad
00:05leg,
00:05but he was a savage man. People said he even killed his first wife. He was strong enough to
00:11knock out a bull with one punch. For my mom, marrying him was a death sentence. Three years
00:17later, the news came that my dad was dead. Right away, my grandma sold my mom to the monster for
00:23$2,000. The day we heard the news of dad's death, it was December, right after a blizzard. My mom
00:30was feeding the cattle barefoot. Grandmother never allowed her to wear shoes. She said a bitch like
00:36her didn't deserve them. I often went to the woods to gather branches for warmth, but my uncle would
00:41always snatch them away for his fireplace. No matter how we begged, it was useless. Grandmother would
00:47beat us and curse us for days. I felt sorry for mom and tried to help her feed the cows.
00:53Baby, go play
00:54over there. The sun is out. It's warmer there. My shoes were torn and falling apart. The sun was our
01:01only source of heat. After feeding the cows, we went back to the cabin. Grandmother was already waiting,
01:07fuming with rage. What took you so long? Were you out looking for other men again? She rolled her eyes
01:13and crossed her arms. The army sent word. Jason is dead. Ever since he married you, my son was cursed
01:20by your bad luck. She didn't look sad about her son's death at all. There had to be a secret
01:25behind
01:25this. Now that he's gone, get out of this house. Don't stay here and ruin the Hudson family name.
01:32She looked at us with disgust and kept grumbling. Luckily, my son sold you to Rick before he left.
01:38Otherwise, we would have lost so much money feeding you two. My mom didn't fight back.
01:43She just picked up her coat and held my hand tight. Mom, at least let me take the child with
01:48me. Grandmother looked me up and down. She had a wicked look in her eyes. That depends on if that
01:54old farmer pays more. A girl her age could fetch $2,000 at the town. She's worth much more than
02:06you.
02:06My mom gripped my hand even harder. We both knew the truth. As soon as she marries Rick,
02:13grandmother will sell me away. It was the day we were driven to Rick's ranch. The legendary monster
02:18was there, chopping wood. Each swing of his axe was terrifying. One of his legs was broken and
02:24propped on a wooden stool. He looked strange and menacing. A huge scar ran from his left eye down to
02:30his mouth. It looked like his face was split in two. I hid behind my mom, trembling. Rick looked
02:36at us coldly. You're forcing this woman on me for $500? Now you want $2,000 more? He clearly didn't
02:44want my mom, and he definitely didn't want a burden like me. My son Jason saved your life in that
02:49blizzard. Now that he's gone, you should be grateful to take her. This girl will be your daughter. It's a
02:54blessing. $2,000 is a bargain for you. $2,000 was a lot of money. It could buy so many
03:00seeds. I knew I
03:01wasn't worth that much. Rick glanced at grandmother but said nothing. People said he was a man of few
03:07words, but one look from him could scare anyone to death. Grandmother shoved my mom forward. My mom's
03:14thin body almost hit the ground. She pulled me along and knelt down instantly. Rick, my child eats very
03:19little. She can feed the cows and collect firewood. Please give us a way to live. His eyes were sharp,
03:26judging me. Call him dad. I looked at Rick and that terrifying scar. Dad. Rick froze. His scar
03:36looked even more twisted. Grandmother kicked me hard in the back. Your father just died and you're
03:42already calling him dad. Just like your mother, a traitor to the family. She kept kicking me over and
03:48over. I lay on the ground, motionless. I didn't fight back or scream. I knew if she had her fun,
03:54she would eventually stop. Mom crawled over to save me, but grandmother slapped her across the face.
04:00This was life in the Hudson house. Mom couldn't save me and she couldn't save herself. Suddenly,
04:07Rick threw a roll of cash at grandmother's feet. And enough! This girl belongs to my family now.
04:14Grandmother took the money and tried to leave, but Rick stopped her. He demanded she sign the
04:18guardianship transfer agreement. Grandmother refused. Rick snatched the money back instantly.
04:24No signature, no money. In the end, she gave in for the cash. Mom and I officially became part of
04:30Rick's family. Mom folded our two ragged coats by the cow shed. She started working right away. She wanted
04:36to be useful. She thought hard work would keep us from being beaten. Rick's cabin was simple. Three rooms
04:43and a living area. Only one bedroom had a bed. The other rooms were empty. Mom took me to the
04:49cow shed.
04:49It was kept very clean. Mom found some wooden boards to make me a bed. I will sleep here tonight.
04:56Don't be afraid, baby. I spread hay over the boards. I'm not scared, Mom. It was the same back at
05:03the
05:03Hudson ranch. When Dad was home, he said I was in the way. He always kicked me out to the
05:08cow shed.
05:08The Hudson shed was much filthier. There were rats and snakes everywhere, freezing in winter and boiling
05:15in summer. I survived all those years. Mom hugged me tightly. It's my fault I couldn't keep your
05:24father's heart. Dad was always talking to Mom. I knew there was a secret behind all this. Mom,
05:30why did Dad want you to marry Rick? Before, Dad never let her leave the ranch. He never let her
05:35look at
05:35anyone in the eye. Grandmother always cursed her for flirting with outsiders. Why the sudden rush
05:41to marry her off? Mom's bitter laugh was muffled in her chest. Her voice was barely a whisper.
05:48Because only Rick had this much money. She didn't finish the sentence, but I knew. Dad sent Mom here
05:55to die. Dad decided to sell Mom for money before he even left. He wasn't coming back, and he didn't
06:01want Mom to survive. He wanted to cut off her every means of escape. Even as a child, I could
06:06see their
06:06plot. It was so obvious that all the neighbors were talking about it. A moment later, Rick came back.
06:12He ignored us. He carried a pile of wooden boards into the house. The sound of his heavy hammering
06:17echoed, hitting our hearts. Mom stood outside, hesitant. She wanted to ask where the flour and beef
06:23were so she could cook, but she didn't dare. After a while, Rick came out. He saw us standing there
06:27like statues and frowned. Something wrong? His voice was gruff. I wanted to shrink back,
06:33but it was just me and Mom. If I backed down, she would be all alone. I stood my ground
06:39and held
06:39her hand tight. Rick noticed my move and his brow twitched. Mom asked hesitantly. I wanted to ask
06:46about dinner. Please give me the ingredients so I can cook. Rick frowned again, looking at us with
06:55confusion. He pointed toward the kitchen. In there. And the key? Rick's frown deepened. He walked over
07:04and kicked the door open. Then he looked back at us. I felt like he was asking if we were
07:08stupid.
07:08There was no lock, so why would there be a key? But things were different at the Hudson Ranch.
07:12The Hudson kitchen was always locked. Even the flour, beef, and butter were kept in locked cabinets.
07:18Mom cooked every meal, but grandmother decided every gram of food. She would put the exact amount on the
07:24counter and watch Mom cook. If a single grain of flour was dropped, she would scream for hours.
07:29She called Mom a money waster and called us starving ghosts. All you do is eat! You're useless!
07:36She was afraid we would steal food. Mom led me into the kitchen. Seeing the flour, beef, and butter
07:41sitting there made her hesitate. She looked at Rick, but he had already gone back outside. Mom didn't dare
07:46touch the food. She was afraid that if she messed up, Rick would beat her, just like grandmother did.
07:51She was afraid of being accused of stealing. Mom made dinner with trembling hands. She put the food
07:56on the table, but we stood in the yard, not daring to move. Rick came back carrying two large wooden
08:03crates. He put them into the empty, unused room. He saw the food and then saw us standing outside.
08:09His frown deepened. He sat down at the table and called us inside in a gravelly voice. While he ate,
08:15he grunted, Not enough. Make more tomorrow. He ate quickly, finishing half and leaving the rest
08:21for us. Then he stood there, chopping wood while watching us eat. We didn't dare to eat much,
08:27but I soon noticed something strange. When I took big bites, he focused on his work. The moment I put
08:33down my fork, he would stare at me and frown. Did he want us to eat more? We finished the
08:38meal in fear,
08:39waiting for the beatings to start. But Rick didn't yell or hit us. He just put away his axe and
08:45spoke.
08:47Wash up and go to sleep. It's been a long day.
08:50After Rick finished, Mom took me to wash up. We hadn't used hot water in three years.
08:56She kept muttering as she washed, her face full of nerves. I must get clean, then he won't hate me.
09:02The hot water hit my back and I felt warm instantly. I never knew a bath could feel this good.
09:08At the
09:09Hudson Ranch, this was a heaven I couldn't even imagine. After the bath, I headed to the cow shed to
09:14sleep. Mom pulled me aside. Cover your ears. No matter what you hear, don't come out. Just pretend
09:20you're asleep. Okay? I nodded hard. I understood. Back then, Dad would come home drunk and beat me in
09:28the shed. He called me a waste of money and a curse. He blamed me for his gambling losses. One
09:33time, he almost killed me. Mom had to grab an axe to fight him off just to save me. Now,
09:38looking at
09:38Rick, he was much stronger than Dad. He could probably kill me with one kick, but he wasn't
09:43drunk and he wasn't angry. He picked me up like a little chick and carried me into the empty room.
09:48Mom was already waiting there. The room wasn't empty anymore. There was a wide wooden bed inside.
09:53It was piled with old but clean quilts and two sets of warm clothes. Rick set me down and turned
09:59to
09:59leave. He went back to his own room and closed the door. Soon, I heard him snoring. I never thought
10:05I'd get to sleep inside a house again. That night, we slept restlessly, but it was so warm.
10:10I curled up in my quilt and whispered, Mom, it's so warm. I had never felt this warm in winter
10:16before.
10:17My stomach was full and my heart felt safe. For the first time, I felt like I was actually alive.
10:23Mom stroked my hair. Baby, you called him Dad today. Call him that tomorrow and every day after.
10:30I nodded. Okay. Rick was already much better to me than my real father. After that, Mom slowly
10:37started making more food. She was careful, adding just a little more each time. It took days for her
10:43to figure out Rick's temper and appetite. He ate a lot, as much as Mom and me combined, but he
10:48never
10:48told us we couldn't eat. In fact, if we ate too little, he would frown. He went hunting in the
10:53mountains around the ranch. He sold the big one in town, but sometimes he brought back rabbits or
10:58pheasants for Mom to stew. He only ate half and left the rest for us. In my whole life,
11:03I had only tasted meat three times. This was the fourth. The meat tasted so good. No wonder
11:08Grandmother and my uncle loved it so much. Mom saw how happy I was and gave me extra. I ate
11:13so much
11:13that I didn't notice the pain until midnight. I was rolling on the bed in agony. Mom rubbed my stomach,
11:19but nothing worked. She gave me hot water, but I threw it up instantly. I felt like I was dying.
11:24Rick burst into the room. He wrapped me in a quilt and hoisted me onto his shoulder.
11:29He started running. Mom stumbled along behind him, too scared to say a word. He ran all the
11:34way to the town doctor's house. He kicked the door open. The doctor's family was terrified.
11:39They started to complain, but one look at Rick's face silenced them. The doctor checked me with a
11:44stethoscope. He asked what I had eaten.
11:46It's indigestion. She ate too much. She's been malnourished for years. Her body can't handle
11:53this much meat all at once. I'll give her something to throw it up. He poured something
11:57into my mouth. I vomited everything out. The room smelled awful. The doctor's wife grumbled in the
12:03corner. Clearly she's never had anything good in her life. She doesn't have the luck to enjoy good food.
12:08Rick looked up and gave her a death stare. She scurried back into her room, terrified.
12:13I felt so ashamed. I got sick just from eating meat. Maybe grandmother was right. Maybe I was
12:19just a starving ghost who didn't deserve anything. Rick carried me back home. On the way, he asked in
12:25a low voice. Have you never had meat before? I thought he was judging me. This was only my fourth
12:31time. Before, I only ever had a bite. At the Hudson's, they wouldn't even give us the leftover
12:37broth. I truly had never had anything good. He gave a low grunt. You'll get used to it if you
12:43eat it more often. I was sick and could only eat rice porridge for a few days. Rick bought some
12:48supplements from town. Those were expensive things I had never seen before. I ate rice porridge with
12:54nutrient powder every meal. It was even better than what my mom ate when I was born. Rick watched me
13:00eat every day. Once my face looked healthy again, he stopped worrying. He went to fix the doctor's
13:06fence. Then he dragged the doctor back to check my heartbeat. Only after the doctor said I was fine
13:11did he let him go. He said he was going deep into the mountains to hunt. He wanted to catch
13:16something
13:16big. He would be gone for days and asked mom to pack some food. Mom mixed butter and brown sugar
13:21into
13:21the dough. The flatbread smelled delicious as she baked it. She also gave him thick insoles and a winter hat
13:28she had made. Rick took the food and looked at the gifts. He looked at her and his eyes softened.
13:35Christmas is coming soon. I'll buy you gifts once I sell the big game. Think about what you want.
13:41Mom and I stood at the ranch gate to see him off. Watching his limping figure, I couldn't help but
13:45shout, Dad, come back soon. Rick's body stiffened for a second. He didn't look back, but he waved his hand.
13:52Go inside. It's cold out here.
13:54We waited for five days, but he didn't come back.
13:59That night, the weather turned even colder. On the fifth day, snow began to fall from the sky.
14:06Mom looked at the darkening sky, then at me. She pointed to the food in the kitchen. She told me
14:13to take care of myself and fix something to eat if I got hungry. I'm going to find him. I'll
14:19be back
14:20soon. She put on thick clothes, strapped a dagger to herself, and took a flashlight. I was too worried
14:28to stay, so I hid a small curved knife on myself. I followed closely behind her.
14:33Where you go, I go, Mom. We're going to bring Dad home.
14:36In my heart, Rick was my father. He was a thousand times better than my real father. Mom sighed.
14:43If something really happened to him, you wouldn't survive alone. Let's go. Together.
14:48We held hands and walked deep into the mountains. Before, we only gathered firewood at the edge of
14:54the woods. People said there were wolves, wild boars, and man-eating black bears deep inside.
15:01But, as long as I was with Mom, and thinking that Dad was waiting for us, I wasn't scared at
15:07all.
15:07Heavy snow fell from the sky. It was only afternoon, but it was already completely dark.
15:14The path through the woods was extremely hard to walk. I stepped deep and shallow,
15:19sometimes falling into deep holes made of fallen leaves. Mom pulled me out and used a stick to
15:25check the path ahead. Before long, heavy footsteps came from ahead. Mom pulled out her dagger,
15:33and I gripped my curved knife tightly. We stared ahead, terrified and alert. In that moment,
15:40I thought, even if I die, I want to die with Mom. The footsteps grew closer. A tall,
15:47limping figure appeared. He was dragging a huge black bear, walking with difficulty with every step.
15:53We both froze. I let go of Mom's hand and rushed over suddenly. I hugged his leg tightly and looked
16:01up
16:01at him. The black bear fell heavily to the ground. What? What are you doing here? He looked at us,
16:07completely shocked. He reached out to pick me up. But he was clearly exhausted, trying several times,
16:14but failing. I held tightly to his thigh. Dad, we came to take you home. Mom rushed over as well.
16:21Rick, you've been gone for five days, and it started snowing. She didn't dare say she was worried.
16:29Back then, when my biological father didn't come home for days, Mom went to look for him, too.
16:35I was afraid something happened to you. But my father just slapped her across the face.
16:40Something happened? What could happen to a man like me? It's because you cursed me all day that
16:45I'm so unlucky. After that, Mom never dared to show her worry again. He wasn't a good husband,
16:51a good father, or even a good person. But Rick just looked at Mom and quirked his lips. He tried
16:58to smile, but maybe he hadn't smiled in years and forgot how. He gave us an explanation.
17:04This game was too big. That's why I'm late.
17:08He hoisted the black bear back up and told us to go home.
17:12Go back and start the fire. I'll be home soon.
17:15That bear was massive. He must have dragged it for so long that he was completely exhausted.
17:22Yet, he didn't demand our help. He wanted to carry the burden himself.
17:27Mom saw how tired he was and hesitated. She didn't want to disobey, but she desperately wanted to help.
17:35I ran forward and grabbed the bear's leg.
17:38Dad, we're going back with you.
17:41I didn't have much strength, and the bear's fur felt terrifying.
17:45It was so huge that it looked fierce, even in death.
17:49Mom found her courage and ran over, too.
17:52We'll help you.
17:54It took all our strength to drag the black bear home.
17:57The snow on the ground was thick now.
18:00The ranch was pitch black, and the trail was empty.
18:03We finally made it back.
18:05The giant bear lay in the snow, looking even more fierce.
18:09But I wasn't afraid.
18:11I circled it a few times and ran back to Rick.
18:14I leaned against his leg and looked up.
18:17Dad, you're amazing.
18:19You actually killed a black bear.
18:22Rick was too tired to move, but he reached out.
18:25He gently patted my head.
18:27Yeah.
18:28His hand was large, rough, and heavy.
18:31But when he touched me, it was light and warm.
18:35Jason's hands were big, too, but they weren't rough.
18:38He rarely did any real work.
18:41Jason wasn't even that strong.
18:43When he got into trouble in town, he would just curl up and take the hits.
18:48But when he hit me and Mom, he was very strong.
18:51His blows made my head ring every time.
18:54In this place, many men slap their wives and children.
18:58I used to think all fathers and husbands were like that.
19:01I didn't know someone could be different.
19:04The next morning, before dawn, Rick borrowed a tractor.
19:08He woke us up to go to town and sell the bear.
19:11He knew exactly where to go.
19:14He stopped at a grand luxury house.
19:17A butler came out and greeted him warmly.
19:20They hugged and talked like old friends.
19:22I realized then that Dad could be so full of life.
19:26He could actually talk this much.
19:29Mom and I stayed back, staring at the fancy gates.
19:32We didn't dare step forward.
19:35Dad pointed at us.
19:36The butler looked us over and pulled out a small coin purse.
19:41Here, child.
19:42Take this.
19:43I was too scared to take it, but he pressed it into my hand.
19:47Dad nodded, so I finally accepted it.
19:52There was a silver coin inside.
19:54I immediately put the coin in Dad's hand.
19:58Dad, this is for you.
20:00The butler froze for a second, then burst out laughing.
20:05Rick, you have a sweet daughter.
20:07You're a lucky man.
20:08He handed me a big apple.
20:11The coin is for your dad.
20:14But this is for you.
20:16Keep it for yourself.
20:17Merry Christmas to your family.
20:19The butler bought the bear and invited Dad for a drink.
20:22Won't you come in for a drink?
20:24Rick waved him off and refused.
20:27No, thank you.
20:28We need to buy things for Christmas.
20:31The black bear sold for a lot of money.
20:34Dad took us to the streets.
20:36First, he bought a lot of candy.
20:38He put them into three red socks.
20:41I took one out and put it in my mouth, carefully.
20:44I peeled another one for Mom.
20:47Mom didn't dare to eat and looked at Dad.
20:50She wanted to save it for me, but Dad stopped her.
20:54Too much sugar makes kids sick.
20:57We don't want to see the doctor again.
20:59Mom remembered my stomach ache and didn't give me more.
21:03So, Mom finally opened her mouth and ate the candy.
21:08Dad then took us to buy meat, flour, and butter.
21:11He even bought spices for cooking.
21:15Finally, we went to a clothing store for new coats.
21:19Mom waved her hands and said no.
21:22Our old coats are still good.
21:24I said no, too.
21:26The old quilts and coats Dad gave us were already warm and clean.
21:31That was good enough for me.
21:33I had never worn such nice clothes in my life.
21:37But Dad insisted on buying new ones.
21:41I bought old ones because I was broke.
21:44Now we have money.
21:45In the end, we bought fabric and cotton instead of finished coats.
21:50I can sew quickly.
21:52They'll be ready before Christmas.
21:53She still didn't want to spend too much.
21:56She picked out a plaid fabric for Dad and held it up to him.
22:01Rick, this pattern looks good on you.
22:03It was the first time they were so close.
22:06I think I saw Dad's face turn red.
22:11Dad lifted me up and set me on his shoulders.
22:14I could see so far away.
22:17I laughed out loud.
22:18It was my first time being up this high.
22:21Mom was worried and kept checking Dad's leg.
22:24She was afraid he would get too tired.
22:27After a while, Dad bought me some toys.
22:29He also bought hair clips and brooches for me and Mom.
22:34Brother, your wife and daughter are beautiful.
22:36These brooches from the city suit them perfectly.
22:39Both Dad and Mom blushed at the same time.
22:42On the way back, we sat on the tractor.
22:44I hugged my red socks tightly.
22:47This was the happiest day of my life.
22:49As we passed the Hudson Ranch, I saw Grandmother.
22:53She was feeding the cows in the yard.
22:55My uncle was lounging under the eaves in the sun.
22:58He still had no job and no wife.
23:01He just ate, drank, and wasted his life.
23:04After selling us to Rick, he had that money.
23:06Now he worked even less.
23:08He said he was preparing for a blind date.
23:10Grandmother always called us lazy.
23:12But I never dared to say that my uncle was the laziest one.
23:16I gripped my red socks and stared at them.
23:19Grandmother and my uncle noticed us.
23:21Their eyes widened in disbelief.
23:23Then, their faces turned into a hateful scowl.
23:25You two shrewd!
23:28Grandmother was cursing at us.
23:30Dad stopped the tractor.
23:32He threw a stone and hit my uncle right on the head.
23:35My uncle jumped up in pain.
23:37Who did that?
23:39Dad threw another stone into Grandmother's water basin.
23:42They are my wife and daughter now.
23:45If you insult them again, you're dealing with me.
23:48He looked terrifying.
23:50Even with a limp, he stood like a mountain.
23:54Grandmother and my uncle were bullies who feared the strong.
23:57They were furious but didn't dare say a word.
24:01Mom gripped my hand.
24:03Her eyes turned red.
24:04As we drove away, I looked back.
24:07I could still see their hateful glares.
24:10I suddenly felt brave.
24:12I waved my red socks and made a face at them.
24:16I had a real dad now.
24:18They could never bully us again.
24:20Back home, Mom started decorating the tree and making apple pie.
24:25Dad spent his time fixing everything in the house.
24:28He gathered wood and never stayed idle.
24:30He brought back more pheasants and rabbits.
24:33Eat more meat.
24:35Then your stomach won't hurt anymore.
24:37I wanted to follow him into the mountains, but he refused.
24:40Kids stay home and play.
24:42I tried to help Mom, but she sent me away too.
24:46Your dad wants you to play.
24:49Go on, you haven't had a chance to be a kid yet.
24:51At the Hudson Ranch, I never had time to play.
24:55Now that I could, I didn't know how.
24:57I walked along the path with some candy.
25:00I saved them carefully, not wanting to eat them.
25:03But then, I ran into some mean kids from a nearby farm.
25:07They swarmed me and grabbed my candy.
25:10You're a brat born from that limp farmer.
25:12Your grandmother said so.
25:13It must be true.
25:15A bitch and her brat.
25:16No wonder her husband just died and she remarried already.
25:20I fought back with all my might.
25:22That's not true.
25:23Grandmother kicked us out.
25:25My mom isn't a bitch and I'm not a brat.
25:29But I was too small.
25:31I couldn't beat them.
25:33My clothes were torn.
25:34My candy was gone.
25:36Even my new hair clip was missing.
25:39They laughed and ran off with my sweets.
25:42I sat in the mud and cried.
25:44Grandmother and my uncle stood nearby, watching with wicked smiles.
25:49You deserve this.
25:51We should have sold them to the town tavern back then.
25:54I screamed at them.
25:55I am not a brat.
25:57You are the bad people.
25:59You are evil.
26:01I was so small back then.
26:03My mom had already had a child.
26:05The tavern would never pay that much for us.
26:07They thought I was too young to understand.
26:09But I had overheard their conversation.
26:12They were the truly wicked ones.
26:14They wanted to leave us at the ranch.
26:16They wanted to watch Rick beat us to death.
26:19But they never expected this.
26:21Dad never hit us.
26:23He never tortured us, even for a second.
26:26He treated us so well.
26:28They couldn't stand it.
26:29So they spread rumors behind our backs.
26:32They framed us everywhere.
26:34Clearly, they are the real monsters.
26:36I lost the hair clip and candy Dad bought me.
26:39I was too ashamed to go home.
26:41I lingered near the gate, hesitating.
26:44Dad came down from the mountain.
26:45He saw me covered in mud and blood.
26:48He dropped his pheasants in shock.
26:50I had never seen him so angry.
26:52Who did this?
26:54I trembled in fear.
26:55I'm sorry.
26:56I'm so sorry.
26:58He panicked, trying to wipe the mud off my face.
27:02Tell Dad.
27:03Who hit you?
27:04His hands were rough, but they calmed my racing heart.
27:08I stuttered through the whole story.
27:10The more I spoke, the darker his face became.
27:14He took me back and left me with Mom.
27:17Then he grabbed his axe to head out.
27:19Rick.
27:20Mom pulled him back and shook her head.
27:23Dad thought for a moment.
27:24He dropped the axe and grabbed a wooden club instead.
27:28That day, the parents of those bullies all got a beating.
27:32If you can't teach your kids, I won't hit them.
27:34I'll hit you instead.
27:37Those grown men were chased like rabbits
27:41by a man with a limp.
27:44Dad moved slowly but steadily.
27:47He caught up to them and struck them down.
27:50The men wailed in pain.
27:53Everyone in the ranch came out to watch.
27:55Then Dad went to the Hudson ranch.
27:57He gave my uncle a brutal beating.
28:00My uncle screamed and begged for mercy.
28:03He promised he would never do it again.
28:05I won't do it again.
28:06I promise.
28:07Dad turned to the crowd of onlookers.
28:09If you have something to say, say it to my face.
28:11No one dared to speak.
28:13They all waved their hands and shook their heads.
28:15We all know what the Hudsons are like.
28:17Just go live your life.
28:19Look at how happy your family is now.
28:21Dad dropped the club.
28:22He patted my head and led me home.
28:28Have you lived this long without a name?
28:31I shook my head.
28:33Grandmother called me a brat.
28:35Mom only called me baby.
28:37Dad pulled me close and looked at the stars.
28:40From now on, your name is Stella.
28:43Shine like a star and have a bright future ahead.
28:48For the first time, I had a real name.
28:50Stella Cooper, I have my own name now.
28:53I smiled at Mom.
28:55Dad smiled too and patted my head.
28:58I finally have a daughter of my own.
29:01That night, Mom talked to me.
29:04Stella, you're a big girl now.
29:07Starting tomorrow, you sleep on your own, okay?
29:10If I sleep alone, where will Mom sleep?
29:13I thought about it and nodded hard.
29:16Okay, Mom.
29:17You and Dad have a baby brother or sister soon.
29:19I'll play with them.
29:21This time, I really wanted a sibling.
29:23A sibling just like Dad would be wonderful.
29:27The next morning, Dad woke me up early.
29:31Stella, was I cool when I handled those bad guys yesterday?
29:34I nodded vigorously.
29:35So cool!
29:36If you want to protect yourself, you want to rely on more forever.
29:40You have to rely on yourself.
29:42Do you want like me strong?
29:44I nodded again.
29:46Yes.
29:47I wanted to be strong like him.
29:49I wanted to protect my parents and my future siblings.
29:52I wanted to hunt bears and earn lots of money.
29:56Dad looked proud.
29:57He made me run 50 laps around our ranch cabin.
30:00By the end, I could barely stand.
30:02He gritted his teeth and wouldn't let me stop.
30:06Mom looked pained, but she didn't say a word.
30:09She just made extra food and added two fried eggs for me.
30:14After running, there was weight training.
30:16Dad brought sandbags from the ranch warehouse.
30:19They felt like a thousand pounds on my arms.
30:22After a day of training, my hands and feet were covered in blisters.
30:27Mom washed my feet and popped the blisters for me.
30:30Hey, Stella, train hard.
30:33Your dad is doing this for your own good.
30:36I know, Mom.
30:38Most ranch families only teach girls to gather wood, wash clothes, and cook.
30:43Who would ever teach a girl how to be strong?
30:45I understood how much Dad cared for me.
30:48That night, Mom moved into Dad's room.
30:50I heard them talking for a bit before the lights went out.
30:54My body ached all over, but I slept peacefully.
30:57The next morning, Dad woke up late.
30:59I had already finished 30 laps when he came out.
31:03His eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep.
31:06All day long, Dad and Mom were blushing.
31:09They kept stealing glances at each other.
31:11Why hide it?
31:12Just look if you want to.
31:14Grown-ups are so strange.
31:16We had a perfect Christmas.
31:18Dad used the bear money to expand the ranch.
31:20He bought two dairy cows and a few beef cattle.
31:23When we weren't farming, we were managing the ranch.
31:26During the off-season, we went hunting.
31:29Dad started taking me into the mountains.
31:31He taught me how to track animals and read their droppings.
31:34He showed me how to avoid bears and wolves.
31:37He taught me to set traps and use a hunting rifle.
31:40He even showed me how to knock someone out with minimal force
31:43and how to spot poisonous plants in the woods.
31:46I was weak, so my progress was slow.
31:48But Dad was always patient.
31:50Our family was happy.
31:52But the rumors never truly stopped.
31:54Most of them came from the Hudsons.
31:56Rick's fault he's a cripple.
31:58That person pretends to be arrogant and married a cripple.
32:02So what if Jason was handsome?
32:05His only talents were hitting us, gambling and drinking.
32:09I started staring at Dad's leg.
32:12Dad noticed and tried to walk slower to hide his limp.
32:15Sometimes he would lean on the ranch fence for support.
32:20Your dad is so good to you, Stella.
32:24Don't be heartless.
32:25Don't look down on him like others.
32:28Mom thought I was becoming ungrateful.
32:30Her eyes turned red with anger.
32:31But she couldn't bring herself to hit me.
32:33I quickly grabbed her hand to explain.
32:36Mom, I don't look down on Dad.
32:37I feel bad for him.
32:39I want to study medicine.
32:41I want to fix his leg.
32:43I didn't care that he limped.
32:45I didn't care about the scar on his face.
32:47I just hated seeing him unable to sleep when it rained.
32:51I hated that hunting was harder for him than others.
32:55Mom understood my thoughts, but she was worried.
32:57There were no medical schools in town.
33:00Besides, I was only a six-year-old girl.
33:02Dad overheard us from outside the cabin.
33:05He stayed silent for two days.
33:07He just sat on the porch, staring at the mountains.
33:10Two days later, he took me back to the city.
33:13We found the butler who bought the black bear.
33:15Dad asked him for a favor.
33:17The man looked at me carefully.
33:19He patted Dad's shoulder and agreed happily.
33:21If she wants to learn, she can start as an assistant in the pharmacy.
33:28Stella, studying medicine is very hard.
33:31You have to memorize names, mix medicine, and care for the sick.
33:36People might yell at you or even hit you.
33:39Can you handle it?
33:41I slapped my chest and spoke loudly.
33:43I can.
33:44I'll fix my dad's leg and earn lots of money.
33:48I'll take care of my parents and my future siblings.
33:52The man burst out laughing and nudged Dad's arm.
33:55Rick, your daughter is so sweet.
33:58Is the next one already on the way?
34:00Dad's face turned bright red instantly.
34:03He waved his hands quickly.
34:04It's still too early for that!
34:07I lived at the pharmacy in town, doing odd jobs.
34:10I tried my best to learn everything about medicine.
34:13I only went home to the ranch once every two weeks.
34:15I brought the sandbags Dad gave me to the pharmacy.
34:19No matter how busy I was, I found time to train.
34:22Mom hated leaving me alone in town.
34:24She held my hand and wouldn't let go when she dropped me off.
34:28With red eyes, she told me to eat well and not overwork.
34:31Come home if anyone treats you badly, she said.
34:35I waved and smiled to comfort her.
34:38Don't worry, Mom.
34:39I can take care of myself.
34:41When I learn everything, I'll fix Dad's leg.
34:44Mom laughed through her tears and wiped them away.
34:47All right, I'll be waiting.
34:49I'll make your favorite snacks for when you come home.
34:52The doctor at the pharmacy was an old friend of the butler's.
34:55He was kind to patients, but very strict with apprentices.
34:58If we forgot a drug's name, he yelled.
35:00If we missed a detail in a patient's record, he yelled.
35:04If we took blood pressure incorrectly, he yelled.
35:07Sometimes he made us copy drug names as punishment for being slow.
35:10The other students felt mistreated.
35:13Before long, they all went home crying and never came back.
35:17But I wasn't afraid.
35:18What was this little bit of hardship?
35:20Compared to Grandmother's beatings or Jason's violence, this was nothing.
35:24I was already used to it.
35:26Besides, I knew the doctor wanted me to grow fast.
35:29Just like Dad wanted me to be strong.
35:31The doctor was strict, but he never treated us poorly.
35:34He made plenty of food for us every day.
35:36Sometimes he even gave us nutrient powder.
35:39I might not be the smartest, but I know who was truly kind.
35:42I kept training the way Dad taught me.
35:44I ran 5 kilometers with weights every morning and night.
35:47I grew stronger, and my movements became faster.
35:50The doctor started teaching me massage techniques.
35:53At first, I practiced on him.
35:55Slowly, I began helping the elderly patients ease their pain.
35:58The doctor worked so hard with his patients in medicine.
36:01I massaged him to help him relax.
36:03He started smiling at me more.
36:04He even taught me about heat and cold therapy.
36:07He said these skills would really help my dad.
36:10When I went home every two weeks, the first thing I did was massage Dad's leg.
36:14I rubbed the stiff muscles from his knee to his ankle.
36:18Then I used the heat therapy the doctor taught me.
36:21At first, Dad refused.
36:22He thought it was awkward for a man to have his legs rubbed.
36:25I had to beg him for a long time before he finally agreed.
36:29After the massage, he stood up and took a few steps.
36:32His eyes lit up and turned a bit red.
36:34Stella is so smart.
36:37My leg feels much better now.
36:39Mom saw this and asked me to teach her, too.
36:42When you're away, I can do it for him.
36:44He worked so hard on the ranch and in the mountains.
36:47I taught them both step by step.
36:50I laughed and said,
36:51When I'm not here, you two can massage each other.
36:54That way, you'll both feel better.
36:56Both their faces turned bright red instantly.
36:58They glanced at each other and quickly looked down.
37:01Mom gave me a little pinch for talking nonsense.
37:03They are so strange.
37:04What is there to be embarrassed about?
37:07I studied in the city for five years.
37:09My medical knowledge and physical strength grew fast.
37:12I went from a skinny little girl to a strong, healthy teenager.
37:16The fear in my eyes was gone, replaced by confidence.
37:20During this time, Mom and Dad never had another child.
37:24Rumors started spreading around the ranch.
37:26Most of them came from the Hudson's.
37:28They claimed Dad couldn't have children.
37:29It must be Rick's fault!
37:31He's disabled.
37:32He probably doesn't even have the strength of father a child.
37:35Maybe that's why his first first wife fought with him before she died.
37:38I overheard some workers gossiping when I returned home.
37:41I clenched my fists, ready to fight them.
37:43But Mom grabbed my hand and stepped forward.
37:45She raised her voice so everyone could hear.
37:47It's my fault!
37:49I was abused at the Hudson's and it ruined my health!
37:52It has nothing to do with my husband, Rick!
37:54Stop your lies!
37:55Dad was healthy, but Mom was right.
37:58Years of hunger, heavy labor, and beatings had left her scarred.
38:02She had been taking medicine for five years, but nothing happened.
38:05Mom was anxious and often sat by the creek staring into space.
38:09Sometimes I caught her wiping away tears.
38:12Dad was always there to comfort her.
38:14Raising Stella is enough.
38:16She's smart and capable.
38:19She's worth more than ten sons.
38:22With her around, we have nothing to worry about.
38:31But right then, my biological father, Jason, suddenly returned.
38:34at the horizon. I can't remember.
38:35I know... I'm
38:35We're power too. We'll
38:35wha... Be an
38:35no. We'll be okay...
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