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00:00Ten years ago, a Cross River Bridge project I oversaw collapsed, leaving dozens dead.
00:05My parents didn't want any tie with a murderer, so they left me, and the victims' families
00:09drenched me in gasoline, roaring that they shall perish together with me.
00:13I spent the next ten years in prison.
00:15After my release, I changed my name, moved to a small town, and worked as a barista in
00:20a quiet cafe.
00:21Life seemed to go back to peace.
00:23Just when I thought my days would keep going on like a tranquil river, my ex-husband Julian
00:28Reed found me.
00:30His construction company had long gone public.
00:32Everyone could tell he stood at the very peak of success, with a bright future stretching
00:36out before him.
00:37Then reporters swarmed up to me, cameras thrust inches from my face.
00:41Miss Walker, Mr. Reed has been engaged for ten years but is still unmarried.
00:45What do you think about him waiting for you all these years?
00:48I let out a bitter laugh.
00:49No one knew that ten years ago, it was this Mr. Reed who allowed his mistress to slip into
00:54the construction team and skim kickbacks.
00:56And it was also Julian Reed who shoved me forward as the scapegoat after the disaster.
01:00While he and his mistress went out clean.
01:05Flashing lights lit up Julian's face, but not his expressions.
01:08He remained as cold and unreadable as ever.
01:11My boss was beside himself with excitement.
01:13He rushed over for Julian's autograph, then a photo.
01:16Seeing me standing there without reaction, my boss kindly turned back and called out to
01:20me.
01:20Irene, come take a picture with Mr. Reed.
01:23He's the youngest CEO in the world.
01:25One photo with him can definitely get our cafe buzzling.
01:27I might even give you a raise.
01:29My hands froze mid-wash.
01:31I didn't look up, but some reporters still saw my face instantly.
01:35And the next second, they swarmed toward me.
01:37So you've been here all along, Miss Walker.
01:39Once celebrated worldwide for your designs and now stuck behind a cafe counter.
01:42How does that feel?
01:43We hear your ex-husband has waited 10 years for you, postponing his wedding again and
01:46again.
01:46What do you make of that?
01:47I ignored them, ignored their questions and microphones that nearly poked my face, and
01:51just focused on my work.
01:53Still, I couldn't stop the tremble as I reached for the cups.
01:56I knew Julian too well.
01:57There was no way he could do that for me.
01:59I stayed on guard.
02:01The standoff dragged on until Julian stepped in front of me.
02:04He blocked the cameras.
02:05His expression was so stern.
02:06This is our private matter.
02:08We're not accepting interviews.
02:09We appreciate your understanding.
02:11Then he turned to me, his gaze deep and complicated.
02:14Irene.
02:15He paused, as if he had so much to say, and in the end, only said one thing.
02:19Long time no see.
02:20His voice seemed to come from the past, and my hand quivered beyond control.
02:24Clatter.
02:25A coffee cup hit the floor and shattered.
02:28Flying shards cut into my skin.
02:30Blood dripped from my fingertips.
02:33Julian grabbed my hand instinctively, frowned as if he cared.
02:36Are you alright?
02:37I pulled away at once and apologized to my boss in a rush.
02:40Alan, I'm so sorry.
02:42I'll clean it up.
02:43Just charge it to my pay.
02:44Before Alan could even respond, a bright, cheerful voice came from the doorway.
02:49Julian, what are you doing here?
02:54Julian, what are you doing here?
02:57You just left without a word.
02:59We're all worried.
03:00I followed the voice and saw her walking in with a gentle smile.
03:03She reached for Julian's hand naturally and pressed a soft kiss to his lips.
03:07I remembered her too well.
03:09It was Chloe Bennett, the woman who caused the accident ten years ago.
03:13She had become Julian's fiancée.
03:15And behind her, I actually saw my biological parents, who had disowned me like a stranger.
03:21Chloe turned to me then, her gaze sweeping over me with a thin smile of contempt on her lips.
03:26Well, isn't this our greatest architect, Irene?
03:29Long time no see.
03:32Oh, by the way, your parents have made me their goddaughter.
03:36I suppose that I should call you sister now.
03:39I glanced past her, and there stood my parents.
03:42They had aged so much.
03:44Their backs were hunched, their hair completely white.
03:47A sharp, quiet ache spread through my chest.
03:50I couldn't help but wonder how they'd feel if they ever found out their goddaughter was the one who made
03:55me fall like this.
03:56My father snorted coldly.
03:58We only have one daughter, and that is Chloe.
04:01A murderer blinded by greed would only make me sick.
04:05My mother clenched her jaw.
04:06Julian, why would you even bother with trash like her?
04:11Just let her rot away.
04:12Their words hit the cafe like a cold wind.
04:15Everyone, including Alan, looked at me strangely.
04:17I turned my face away, swallowing the pain, refusing to meet their eyes.
04:22Julian let out a soft sigh.
04:24Don't blame your parents.
04:25That thing hit them too hard.
04:26He gave a gold-embossed business card to me.
04:29I owe you far too much.
04:30If you ever need anything, call me.
04:35I didn't refuse Julian's card.
04:38Or rather, I accepted it politely like I would for any customer, but that's all.
04:42I didn't believe he just came for me.
04:44And I didn't expect to see him again.
04:46Then, three days later...
04:52Irene, I'm really sorry.
04:54I didn't know who you were.
04:56And people like you should never just stay in a small cafe.
04:58I'll mark you down for full appendix this month and send your paycheck shortly.
05:02And today's your last day.
05:03He hung up before I could say anything.
05:05I tried calling back, but I'd been blocked.
05:07At the same time, a message popped up.
05:09My salary arrived.
05:11$4,500.
05:12Alan had even added an extra thousand with a note.
05:15Consider this my compensation.
05:17My cafe is small, can't bear any trouble.
05:20Please, spare me another visit.
05:23My heart sank.
05:24I knew who was really behind this.
05:27Sure enough, Julian's call came through.
05:30Irene, I can't undo what happened back then.
05:32I hope you understand.
05:33But in every other way, I'll make it up to you.
05:35That cafe job was way too much for you, so I took care of it.
05:38And I bought you a villa in Portwell.
05:39I'll send you the key.
05:40And another thing is about Chloe.
05:42She's still inexperienced and needs someone who knows the drawings.
05:44Help her out.
05:45I'll pay you $200,000 a month.
05:47My fists clenched so hard, they ached.
05:50Why?
05:51Why could he so easily shove me into the abyss, where loneliness and hatred swallowed me alive?
05:56And why, after all this happened, could he still carelessly shatter my peaceful life
06:01as if he's some superior savior?
06:03Why did he think he could arrange everything for me?
06:06Help Chloe?
06:07He just wanted me to be her shadow, her tool.
06:10The thought of it made my stomach churn.
06:12I pressed my lips together and said through gritted teeth,
06:15Thanks for the offer, Mr. Reed, but I have my own life now.
06:18Please don't come to me again.
06:21Julian was silent for a long moment.
06:24Irene, don't be difficult.
06:26A genius like you only truly enjoys working as an architect.
06:30I'm taking care of your life and letting you shine.
06:32What else could you want?
06:34Don't push me, Irene.
06:36I've got my ways.
06:38And then he hung up.
06:40A faint unease settled in my chest.
06:44That very afternoon, I found out exactly what he meant.
06:48I needed to find another job as soon as possible.
06:50But no matter where I went, people only pretended to respect me.
06:53I decided to go back home for a rest.
06:55But at the door, I found the landlady waiting.
06:58She was a kind old lady.
06:59When I first came here with no money,
07:01she had waived a month's rent and always brought me her homemade treats.
07:05Now...
07:05Irene, you're back.
07:06I'm so sorry, but I can't rent the apartment to you anymore.
07:12Please don't blame me.
07:13I have no choice.
07:15Some great man came to town.
07:17He said if I let you stay, my daughter, she...
07:20Her voice broke as tears ran down.
07:23I didn't want to make things harder for her.
07:25That night, I packed my things and moved out.
07:27This was Julian's compensation.
07:29Destroying my life.
07:31And then arrogantly offering compensation.
07:33Ridiculous.
07:36The day I moved out, Julian showed up.
07:38He lost weight in just a few days.
07:41Dark shadows sat under his eyes like he hadn't slept at all.
07:44He came with a moving crew and directed them as if this was something he ought to do.
07:48His manner was so natural that anyone who didn't know us would consider him as a husband picking up his
07:52wife and taking her home.
07:54You've always been tense.
07:56This helps you relax.
07:59I took the glass in silence and had a small sip.
08:01It was sweet.
08:03So sweet it made my hands tremble.
08:05So this must be a part of his compensation.
08:07It tasted like heaven, but could drag me down to hell in the next second.
08:11I set the glass down.
08:12Mr. Reed, what happened before is over.
08:16If you really wanted to make up for it, you shouldn't have shown up uninvited.
08:21He froze for a moment, a flicker of disappointment crossing his eyes before he masked it.
08:25Don't keep pushing it.
08:26I know what you feel.
08:28This is just the first step.
08:30I'll soon find someone to claim the fall and clear your name.
08:34I know you don't like Chloe.
08:36I'll keep her out of sight.
08:37For now, just rest.
08:40His tone was gentle, but the message was clear.
08:42I wasn't being offered a choice.
08:45He wanted control.
08:46Absolute control.
08:48And Chloe was never going to stay out of sight.
08:50The very day I moved in, Julian had barely arrived when she stormed in with a group of reporters.
08:56Julian had barely arrived when she stormed in with a group of reporters.
09:00Julian, I heard Miss Walker was here.
09:01Why didn't you tell me?
09:02She was wrong, of course.
09:04But everyone has to live on.
09:06I hope Miss Walker has learned her lesson and will walk the right path from now on.
09:10She pressed a card into my hand.
09:13This is just a small gesture.
09:14You're my senior and also my fiancé's ex-wife.
09:18Please take it.
09:19If life gets hard, just let us know.
09:22She played her role perfectly.
09:24By that afternoon, the news had spread all over Portwell.
09:27Disgraced engineer resurfaces after deadly collapse.
09:30Billionaire X shows mercy.
09:31Back among the elite, can the victims ever find peace?
09:34Suddenly, Julian became the devoted tycoon and Chloe became the gracious fiancé.
09:39And once again, I was only the one who got torn apart by public outrage.
09:44Whether on purpose or not, Chloe leaked my address.
09:47From then on, grieving families and angry crowds gathered outside my home every day.
09:52Three days later, my parents came.
09:54It was the first time in ten years that they had come to see me on their own.
09:58When I saw them standing at the door, the good old memories came back.
10:01A spark of hope rose in my chest.
10:03Mom, Dad, you're here.
10:06Come in, have some water.
10:08I stepped aside to welcome them.
10:09My father only snorted at me.
10:11We wouldn't dare drink a murderer's water.
10:15Irene, we can't forgive what you did back then.
10:18But don't keep making the same mistake.
10:20We're begging you.
10:21Chloe truly loves Julian.
10:22You're divorced now.
10:23Stop clinging to him.
10:24She's considerate.
10:25She doesn't want to say it out loud, so we will.
10:27Leave Portwell.
10:29If you insist, your father and I will find to make you leave.
10:33Her voice was still gentle.
10:35The same voice that once sang me to sleep.
10:38Now, every word felt like a blade, cutting into my heart until my blood ran out.
10:42I stared at them in disbelief.
10:45Dad.
10:46Mom.
10:47Did you ever believe me?
10:50Not even for a second?
10:53What if I told you that everything I went through was a setup by Chloe Bennet?
10:58You rascal.
10:59You dare smear Chloe's name?
11:01Julian had just arrived to drop something off and witnessed the scene.
11:04He rushed over, flustered, clearly about to explain.
11:07When his phone rang, it was his assistant.
11:10Mr. Reed.
11:11Miss Bennet is drunk.
11:13And she's getting an IV in the hospital to sober up.
11:15The moment those words fell, panic flooded Julian's face.
11:19My parents' expressions changed just as quickly.
11:22No one looked at me again.
11:23They turned, got into the car, and drove off without hesitation.
11:27I watched their backs disappear and laughed.
11:29I laughed until tears streamed down my face.
11:31So this was it, whether it was threatening me or pretending to care, whether I was hurting
11:36or falling apart, none of it mattered as much as a word from Chloe Bennet.
11:40I thought that would be the end of it.
11:42After all, the past ten years had taught me one thing.
11:45I should never expect anything from my parents or from Julian Reed.
11:50I was wrong.
11:51I didn't expect my parents' solution to come this fast.
11:57One afternoon, I was out shopping for groceries when several victims' family members tracked
12:01me down.
12:02They clubbed me unconscious with iron rods and dragged me away.
12:05When I woke up, I was inside a sack.
12:08Through a tear in the fabric, I could make out a riverbank.
12:10The man in front kicked me hard in the stomach.
12:13We didn't even go looking for you, and you still dared to come back!
12:18His words ignited the crowd.
12:19Give me back my daughter!
12:21It's only 19 and just started college, you animal!
12:24You killed my mother!
12:25You'd pay for it!
12:27Fists and feet rained down on me.
12:29I tried to explain, but my mouth was stuffed shut.
12:33Only muffled sounds escaped my throat.
12:35You owe us so many lives.
12:36Even tearing you apart wouldn't be enough.
12:38You'll get what you deserve today.
12:41I heard the iron rod swing.
12:43The pain exploded through me.
12:4599 blows.
12:46I passed out.
12:47Then I got splashed awake.
12:48Again and again.
12:50I felt every bone break, one by one.
12:52At the end, as my consciousness faded, they tied stones to me and threw me into the river.
12:58The water was freezing.
13:00It rushed in from all sides, crushing my lungs, stealing every breath.
13:03I closed my eyes.
13:05This was fine.
13:06My life had been nothing but pain.
13:08I was so tired.
13:10If this was the end, then let it end.
13:12Just as my awareness flipped away, strong arms caught hold of me, and fresh air flooded my lungs.
13:20Chloe told Irene's parents that several victims' families wanted to confront her, and they were kind of worried.
13:26After all, she was their daughter.
13:28Even though they were furious at her back then for her reckless greed, deep down, they could not completely wipe
13:33out their love and care for her.
13:35Don't worry.
13:36I've investigated.
13:37They're decent people.
13:38They won't hurt Irene.
13:40Maybe after this, she'll know how to lie low and protect herself.
13:43Chloe promised confidently and assured them.
13:46Reluctantly, Irene's parents shared her whereabouts with the families.
13:51Still, a heavy unease coursed through their veins and finally settled deep in their bones.
13:56And today…
13:57My heart keeps racing.
13:58Irene hasn't been in touch for days.
14:00Should we try to find her?
14:01Maybe call the police?
14:02Why bother?
14:04Calling the police for her is just a waste.
14:07No news is better.
14:08Someone like her, her death shall do a good thing to the society.
14:12Mrs. Walker frowned at her husband's words but said nothing.
14:15The same unease gnawed at Julian Reed.
14:18For three days straight, Chloe kept stopping him from seeing Irene.
14:22Every time he insisted, Chloe would show her tears.
14:24I know it.
14:25You're still hung up on your ex.
14:27If you love her, then why are you looking for me?
14:32Julian had no choice but to stay and calm her down.
14:35But the anxiety grew too strong.
14:37Finally, one day, he rushed to the villa when Chloe was away.
14:40Not for anything else, he just needed to know Irene was safe.
14:44But when he arrived, the villa was empty.
14:46Only Irene's anxious parents welcomed him.
14:48The three exchanged a knowing glance and silently began searching for her.
14:57It must be Irene.
14:59But when she opened the door, it wasn't her daughter.
15:02You are…
15:04Seeing who was outside, Mr. Walker and Julian both came to a halt.
15:08Mr. Walker was the first to react.
15:10Officer, is Irene causing trouble again?
15:13If she hurts anyone again, just sentence her to death!
15:16I don't have such a daughter!
15:18Please calm down.
15:19We're here to speak to Ms. Irene Walker's parents and ex-husband.
15:23Evidence suggests that Ms. Irene is likely murdered.
15:26The suspect has been apprehended and efforts are ongoing to recover her remains.
15:29We're sorry for your loss.
15:33Irene.
15:35Julian stared at the officer in disbelief, tears streaming down his face.
15:40He tried to step forward to confirm, but his legs betrayed him.
15:43In the end, two officers had to support him.
15:46Our loved ones were all killed by your daughter.
15:48This is what is called justice!
15:49You two gave us her whereabouts.
15:51Isn't that what you wanted?
15:52Her parents even told us exactly where she was.
15:54They didn't stop us, so why are you stopping us?
15:56You have your grievances, but the law decides justice.
15:58Private revenge is never allowed.
16:00Murder is a crime.
16:02Irene is your daughter!
16:03How could you do this to her?
16:04How could you be this cruel and heartless?
16:07We didn't know it would end like this!
16:10It was Chloe!
16:11Chloe said these people would only scare Irene a little, so she would leave here.
16:16She must have planned all of this from the start.
16:18No wonder she stopped him back then.
16:21Julian's face darkened with rage.
16:23The walkers were stunned too, realizing Chloe's manipulations.
16:28Just then, Chloe Bennett walked in, calm and confident.
16:31You're so worried about that murderer?
16:33Weren't you the ones who hated her the most?
16:35And yet, here you are?
16:36Scared?
16:37Good that she's gone, right?
16:39Now I can be your daughter.
16:40And Julian, I'm your fiancé.
16:42You can only love me.
16:44Someone like her, who killed so many people ten years ago?
16:47This is her karma.
16:50Julian snapped, grabbing Chloe by the throat.
16:54How can you do this?
16:56I did nothing wrong.
16:58She was a murderer, and now she still is.
17:01Ten years ago.
17:03Her sentence cut off abruptly.
17:05Her face paled, as if a memory had suddenly taken her breath.
17:08Julian laughed bitterly through his anger.
17:10I've woken from countless nightmares, regretting ever protecting someone like you at the cost of hurting the one I loved
17:16most.
17:16We both know I protected you just because you're my teacher's child.
17:20My teacher helped me once, so I sacrificed my own wife to shield you.
17:23Other people maybe may be fooled.
17:25But you, the real Surmerer, you know the truth better than anyone.
17:28His words dropped like a bomb, shattering the hearts of everyone present.
17:33The police were the first to react, stepping forward to stop Julian from tightening his grip on Chloe.
17:39Julian, you just said the murderer wasn't Irene?
17:47We wronged her.
17:50And we even took the real culprit as our daughter?
17:54Julian lowered his gaze, silently confirming.
17:57Mr. Walker staggered back and couldn't help falling into a chair.
18:00Mrs. Walker rushed forward, raising her hand and striking Julian across the face.
18:05The sharp sound echoed.
18:07Julian's head turned, but he stayed upright, silently taking the blow.
18:12I'm sorry.
18:13I'm sorry.
18:15My daughter.
18:18My Irene.
18:20The victim's families exchanged stunned glances, their voices shaky.
18:25We took revenge on the wrong one?
18:28But all that answered them were the anguished cries of Irene's parents and an endless, suffocating silence.
18:36I woke up on a soft bed.
18:37I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my body, making my sweat break out.
18:42Don't move.
18:43Just lie down.
18:45A gentle male voice came from the doorway.
18:48Thank goodness.
18:49The doctor said you'd probably wake up in a few days, and I've been making this porridge every day, just
18:54in case you'll wake up hungry.
18:55He carefully placed the porridge on the bedside table.
18:58Then, with practiced ease, he adjusted the bed.
19:01That's when I finally got a good look at him.
19:03Sharp brows, almond-shaped eyes, and a perfectly placed little mole by his nose.
19:08For some reason, he felt strangely familiar.
19:10Because of that, I couldn't let my guard down around him.
19:13When the porridge reached my lips, I instinctively took a sip.
19:17It tasted exactly like the porridge my grandmother used to make when I was a child.
19:21I stared at him, shocked, and finally managed to say,
19:24Who are you?
19:29Dummy.
19:30Only two of us and Grandma's to fire friend would just really remember.
19:34Suddenly, memories flooded back.
19:35When I was a child, there had been a boy who often played with me.
19:39Since my grandmother was always busy, he would come by from time to time to take care of me.
19:43There was a period I struggled with my weak stomach, and I could only eat porridge.
19:47So that boy learned from my grandma how to make my favorite sweet potato porridge.
19:51I hesitated, then whispered,
19:53Evan?
19:54His eyes cheered.
19:56Finally, my darling!
19:58Then, he began to explain everything.
20:00After my parents took me to the city years ago, his biological parents also found him.
20:05His real identity was the long-lost heir of the Sterling family,
20:08the wealthiest family in the Northgate.
20:10But he had never forgotten me and had been searching for me all along.
20:14Seeing me become a renowned architect brought him genuine happiness.
20:18Yet, because I had married Julian, he could only stay away, afraid to disturb my life.
20:23As for the accident ten years ago, he told me he had never believed I was the one responsible.
20:28He had quietly investigated and gathered evidence all these years,
20:31but had found nothing, even until I was released.
20:34Even though I saved you this time, I still crossed your privacy.
20:38And, yes, I've been following your movements for so many years.
20:42I'm sorry.
20:44I smiled and shook my head.
20:49Thank you, Evan.
20:52When I saw Chloe being led away by the police on television, I thought I was in a dream.
20:57Evan and I exchanged a look.
20:59We had spent ten years struggling to uncover the truth, laid bare before the public.
21:04Julian looked deathly pale.
21:06There was no trace left of his former confidence.
21:08As for my parents, who had trusted outsiders over their own daughter,
21:11they were just so tired and aged.
21:13My father was slumped in a chair.
21:15My mother sat beside him, covering her face,
21:17her sobs breaking through despite her efforts to suppress them.
21:20Lying in bed, watching these scenes,
21:22I felt none of the imagined dissatisfaction of justice served.
21:25There was only desolation and a weariness I couldn't quite put into words.
21:29Everything seemed to have settled.
21:30My name was finally cleared.
21:32The company I once worked for released a public statement restoring my reputation.
21:36Online, waves of apologies followed.
21:38Countless people went to my empty grave, laying flowers in mourning.
21:41After all of this, Evan frowned slightly and asked one day,
21:44What shall we do now?
21:45Show up in front of everyone again?
21:47As soon as he said it, my parents' faces, and also Julian's, flashed through my mind.
21:52I could already imagine how desperately they would try to make it up to me.
21:55I shook my head and smiled at Evan.
21:57Let this be my rebirth.
21:59I decided to go along with it.
22:00I stayed at the Sterlings' house to recover.
22:04For half a year.
22:05Evan took meticulous care of me.
22:07Though he was already busy working as the powerful head of the Sterlings,
22:10he still looked after me the same way he did before.
22:12Once I could eat normally again,
22:14he insisted on cooking himself,
22:15constantly coming up with new nutritious meals for me.
22:18Six months later, not only had I recovered,
22:20but I had also gained ten pounds.
22:23Another spring arrived.
22:24Jacaranda blossoms were in full bloom outside my window.
22:27I stared at them for a long while,
22:29then turned to Evan.
22:30Let's go out and see the world.
22:32We left the city behind.
22:34He arranged all his company affairs,
22:36switched to remote work,
22:37and accompanied me on a journey around the world.
22:39We reached every corner of the world,
22:41tracing all the romance that had ever been depicted in poems and literature.
22:45I had never expected that after so many years apart,
22:48Evan and I would share such similar interests and views on life.
22:51At last, we arrived in England.
22:53By the Thames, Evan looked at me,
22:55his eyes full of nervous anticipation.
22:57I knew what he was about to say.
22:59Smiling softly, I spoke first.
23:01Evan,
23:04I think I've fallen in love with you.
23:07His face flushed instantly.
23:09Then he leaned forward,
23:10and a kiss gently landed on my lips.
23:14In the end,
23:15Evan and I opened a small bookstore in a town far from our past.
23:18Life passed quietly.
23:20Now and then,
23:21news from back home would drift across my screen.
23:23Julian seemed to become a different person.
23:25He overhauled his company with ruthless efficiency,
23:28cutting away every force connected to Chloe.
23:30And he never stopped looking for me.
23:33The crushing weight of guilt made him obsessively believe
23:35that I was still alive somewhere in the world.
23:37On a snowy Christmas Eve,
23:39streets were blanketed in heavy snowfall.
23:40I closed the shop early,
23:42planning to go home and cook a Christmas dinner with Evan.
23:44But just as I reached the building downstairs,
23:46I saw a familiar figure.
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