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00:02whoa lady stop stop you don't want to try panhandling here and no loitering
00:08neither do yourself a favor this is a high-end joint and you clearly don't
00:13belong here so get out before I drag you out wait stop hold on a second Miss
00:21Anderson Ashley mom can we talk over there
00:36what are you doing here I told you not to come well I every mother wants to see
00:42their little girl walk down the aisle I brought you some of your favorites from
00:48home strawberry jam turkey turkey and I needed you the scarf are you serious
01:01right now what am I supposed to do with all of these do you have any idea who I'm
01:04marrying oh my god it smells like a barn
01:11Ashley I can see you don't want me here can I just watch no mom
01:18I told everyone that you were traveling abroad and you just couldn't make it now
01:23you just show up out of the blue I'm even gonna explain that
01:29I'm sorry I didn't know I thought it would be a nice price
01:36no you work too hard when I grow up I will take you to the fanciest restaurant and go
01:43on a beach vacation thank you sweetheart that you would be happy to see me
01:51Ashley
01:55who's this
02:01this this is my um my aunt Nancy she just dropped in
02:07got it welcome why don't you just invite your aunt in okay yeah yeah of course
02:33my little girl is marrying into a whole of their world I hear she has no
02:42family attending the wedding that's so sucks they say she comes from pores she's
02:47probably some country hick who somehow clawed her way into the Anderson family
02:56what are you talking about who else the bride of course you can tell by her
03:04posture alone that she comes from broke trash but she acts like she's a goddamn
03:08princess yeah even her mother she didn't show up either Ashley is ashamed or mom abandoned her
03:17either way it's alone plus shit none of what you're saying is true Ashley is kind and thoughtful and she
03:30may have a humble background but she's rich in character who are you anyway you know usually the
03:37janitors don't show up until after the wedding look at her clothes my socks cost more than
03:45off the closet wait wait don't tell me she's related to the bride that will be yikes as a matter
03:55of fact
03:56yes I'm here for Ashley I knew it
04:04I almost feel sorry for Ashley she worked so hard to hide people like you from us
04:12little princess must be mortified you're here
04:19mortified what am I doing to embarrass her and
04:24what would you know about my bank oh my god lady do I really have to spell it out for
04:29you
04:29that sad little outfit of yours wouldn't even hit 50 bucks
04:33what the hell is going on in here
04:37you
04:39what the hell is going on in here
04:42you
04:43you just standing there get back to work
04:46setting tables or whatever it is that you people do
04:50having a word with a manager about
04:52hiring better staff
04:54look at you
04:55filthy
04:56ma'am I'm not part of the staff
04:58please you don't expect me to believe that you're on my list
05:03Lucy actually yes she's here to support miss Ashley apparently
05:07I'm with you Lucy it doesn't look like she belongs here
05:10shhh
05:13well someone's obviously mistaken
05:16because I went through the guest list myself and Ashley never mentioned somebody like her
05:23well maybe you missed it
05:25I don't think so
05:28who are you really
05:29I think you should leave before I call security
05:34I'm not leaving
05:36I'm here to see Ashley
05:39but Ashley didn't put you on the list
05:41did she
05:43or are you here hoping for a handout
05:46I mean these gifts of the bride and groom
05:49they're not for guests
05:55all I wanted was to be here for Ashley
05:58fine
05:58if you want to continue with this madness
06:01then you just prove this on yourself haven't you
06:10Lucy maybe just let it go
06:12it's your son's big day
06:13you shouldn't be getting your hands dirty
06:15no way that lady deserved it somebody had to teach her lesson
06:20I'm not here to cause trouble
06:24I'm just here for the ceremony and to bring some gifts for the bride
06:29really let's see what delightful little treasures that you've dragged in here
06:39incredible
06:42preserves
06:48dried meat
06:52and a scarf that smells like the bottom of a stable
07:05Ashley's mother is vacationing in Switzerland
07:08although my daughter-in-law's family may not be at our level
07:13they are very respectable
07:15and what the hell are you
07:19did she really say that?
07:21of course
07:22did you really think you could come
07:25waltzing in here and
07:27ruining my son's wedding?
07:30you're not the first
07:32freeloading fraud that I've encountered
07:36don't worry everyone
07:37this old bag lady
07:39she won't be troubling us much longer
07:42yeah, kick her ass out
07:44I'm sick of her from the little face
07:53why are you crazy?
07:56are you going to murder me in public?
07:58why not?
07:59who'd even notice if you were gone?
08:03mother?
08:07mother?
08:11mother
08:14mother
08:15Ashley, do you know this woman?
08:17so why wasn't she on the guest list?
08:19that's my
08:21uh, a distant relative
08:23aunt Nancy
08:24um, she dropped by last minute
08:27yes, we met her at the entrance
08:31I'm
08:33I'm her aunt Nancy
08:37your mother's in Switzerland
08:39that's right, isn't it?
08:40yes, of course
08:43lying's not going to get you very far in my world
08:46your niece
08:47my daughter-in-law
08:50isn't going to
08:51follow your
08:52tall tales
08:55okay
08:56auntie?
09:07I
09:08I
09:09I never wanted any of this
09:11I just wanted
09:12to see Ashley happy
09:14happy
09:16with you here
09:20well
09:25maybe this will cheer everybody up
09:28maybe this will cheer everybody up
09:47yeah, she just really wanted to see me get married
09:49you're defending this marmalade woman
09:55you know
09:56I call you my daughter-in-law
09:58but
09:58it's not official yet
10:01do you still want to marry my son?
10:04yes, of course mother
10:06good
10:07then I'll give you one more chance
10:09sure mother I'll
10:11probably now
10:12aunt Nancy, I'm sorry but
10:14you have to
10:15oh no, no, no, no dear
10:17that's not enough
10:19go over
10:20and slap her
10:22in her ugly
10:23peasant face
10:24it's that or you can forget about joining our family
10:29come on Ashley
10:30everything's ready
10:31stop wasting time
10:33give her a quick slap
10:34then let's move on
10:36Ashley
10:38look at me
10:41what has happened to you?
10:44look
10:46look at who I am
10:49shut up
10:50that's enough
10:51I know who you are
10:54sorry mom
10:56this is my future
10:57you wanted me to have everything
11:00so
11:01you just have to forgive me
11:1410 years ago
11:15a cross river bridge project I oversaw collapsed
11:17leaving dozens dead
11:18my parents didn't want any tie with a murderer
11:21so they left me
11:22and the victim's families drenched me in gasoline
11:24roaring that they shall perish together with me
11:26I spent the next 10 years in prison
11:28after my release
11:29I changed my name
11:30moved to a small town
11:32and worked as a barista in a quiet cafe
11:34life seemed to go back to peace
11:36just when I thought my days would keep going on
11:38like a tranquil river
11:39my ex-husband Julian Reed found me
11:41his construction company had long gone public
11:43everyone could tell he stood at the very peak of success
11:46with a bright future stretching out before him
11:48then reporters swarmed up to me
11:50cameras thrust inches from my face
11:52Miss Walker
11:53Mr. Reed has been engaged for 10 years but is still unmarried
11:56what do you think about him waiting for you all these years
11:58I let out a bitter laugh
11:59no one knew that 10 years ago
12:01it was this Mr. Reed who allowed his mistress to slip into the construction team and skim kickbacks
12:05and it was also Julian Reed who shoved me forward as the scapegoat after the disaster
12:09while he and his mistress went out clean
12:14flashing lights lit up Julian's face but not his expressions
12:17he remained as cold and unreadable as ever
12:19my boss was beside himself with excitement
12:21he rushed over for Julian's autograph
12:23then a photo
12:24seeing me standing there without reaction
12:26my boss kindly turned back and called out to me
12:28Irene come take a picture with Mr. Reed
12:30he's the youngest CEO in the world
12:32one photo with him can definitely get our cafe buzzling
12:35I might even give you a raise
12:36my hands froze mid-wash
12:38I didn't look up but some reporters still saw my face instantly
12:41and the next second they swarmed toward me
12:44so you've been here all along Miss Walker
12:45once celebrated worldwide for your designs and now stuck behind a cafe counter
12:48how does that feel
12:49we hear your ex-husband has waited 10 years for you
12:51postponing his wedding again and again
12:52what do you make of that
12:53I ignored them
12:54ignored their questions and microphones that nearly poked my face
12:57and just focused on my work
12:58still I couldn't stop the tremble as I reached for the cups
13:01I knew Julian too well
13:02there was no way he could do that for me
13:04I stayed on guard
13:05the standoff dragged on until Julian stepped in front of me
13:08he blocked the camera
13:09his expression was so stern
13:11this is our private matter
13:12we're not accepting interviews
13:13we appreciate your understanding
13:15then he turned to me
13:16his gaze deep and complicated
13:18Irene
13:18he paused as if he had so much to say
13:21and in the end only said one thing
13:23long time no see
13:24his voice seemed to come from the past
13:25and my hand quivered beyond control
13:27clatter
13:28a coffee cup hit the floor and shattered
13:30flying shards cut into my skin
13:33blood dripped from my fingertips
13:35Julian grabbed my hand instinctively
13:37frowned as if he cared
13:39are you alright
13:39I pulled away at once and apologized to my boss in a rush
13:42Alan
13:43I'm so sorry I'll clean it up
13:44just charge it to my pay
13:46before Alan could even respond
13:47a bright cheerful voice came from the doorway
13:50Julian what are you doing here
13:55Julian what are you doing here
13:57you just left without a word
13:59we're all worried
14:00I followed the voice and saw her walking in with a gentle smile
14:03she reached for Julian's hand naturally and pressed a soft kiss to his lips
14:07I remembered her too well
14:09it was Chloe Bennett the woman who caused the accident 10 years ago
14:12she had become Julian's fiancee
14:14and behind her I actually saw my biological parents who had disowned me like a stranger
14:19Chloe turned to me then her gaze sweeping over me with a thin smile of contempt on her lips
14:25well isn't this our greatest architect Irene long time no see
14:29oh by the way your parents have made me their goddaughter
14:34I suppose that I should call you sister now
14:36I glanced past her and there stood my parents
14:39they had aged so much
14:41their backs were hunched their hair completely white
14:44a sharp quiet ache spread through my chest
14:47I couldn't help but wonder how they'd feel if they ever found out their goddaughter
14:50was the one who made me fall like this
14:52my father snorted coldly
14:54we only have one daughter and that is Chloe
14:56a murderer blinded by greed would only make me sick
15:00my mother clenched her jaw
15:02Julian why would you even bother with trash like her
15:05just let her rot away
15:07their words hit the cafe like a cold wind
15:09everyone including Alan looked at me strangely
15:12I turned my face away swallowing the pain refusing to meet their eyes
15:16Julian let out a soft sigh
15:17don't blame your parents that thing hit them too hard
15:20he gave a gold embossed business card to me
15:22I owe you far too much if you ever need anything call me
15:29I didn't refuse Julian's card or rather I accepted it politely like I would for any
15:33customer but that's all I didn't believe he just came for me and I didn't expect to see him again
15:38then three days later
15:44Irene I'm really sorry I didn't know who you were
15:47and people like you should never just stay in a small cafe
15:50I'll mark you down for full appendance this month and send your paycheck shortly
15:53and today's your last day
15:54he hung up before I could say anything
15:55I tried calling back but I'd been blocked
15:57at the same time a message popped up my salary arrived
16:01four thousand five hundred
16:02Alan had even added an extra thousand with a note
16:05consider this my compensation my cafe is small can't bear any trouble
16:10please spare me another visit
16:12my heart sank I knew who was really behind this
16:16sure enough Julian's call came through
16:19Irene I can't undo what happened back then I hope you understand but in every other way
16:22I'll make it up to you that cafe job was way too much for you so I took care of
16:26it
16:26and I bought you a villa in Portwell I'll send you the key and another thing is about Chloe
16:30she's still inexperienced and needs someone who knows the drawings help her out
16:33I'll pay you two hundred thousand a month
16:34my fists clenched so hard they ached
16:38why why could he so easily shove me into the abyss where loneliness and hatred swallowed me alive
16:43and why after all this happened could he still carelessly shatter my peaceful life as if he's
16:48some superior savior why did he think he could arrange everything for me help Chloe he just wanted
16:54me to be her shadow her tool the thought of it made my stomach churn I pressed my lips together
16:59and said through gritted teeth thanks for the offer Mr. Reed but I have my own life now
17:03please don't come to me again Julian was silent for a long moment
17:09Irene don't be difficult a genius like you who only truly enjoys working as an architect
17:14I'm taking care of your life and letting you shine what else could you want don't push me
17:19Irene I've got my ways and then he hung up a faint unease settled in my chest
17:27that very afternoon I found out exactly what he meant I needed to find another job as soon as
17:32possible but no matter where I went people only pretended to respect me I decided to go back
17:37home for a rest but at the door I found the landlady waiting she was a kind old lady when
17:42I
17:42first came here with no money she had waived a month's rent and always brought me her homemade
17:46treats now her eyes were red standing at my doorstep Irene you're back I'm so sorry but I
17:53can't rent the apartment to you anymore please don't blame me I have no choice some great man
17:59came to town he said if I let you stay my daughter she she her voice broke as tears ran
18:05down I didn't
18:06want to make things harder for her that night I packed my things and moved out this was Julian's
18:11compensation destroying my life and then arrogantly offering compensation ridiculous
18:18the day I moved out Julian showed up he lost weight in just a few days dark shadows sat under
18:24his eyes like he hadn't slept at all he came with a moving crew and directed them as if this
18:28was
18:28something he ought to do his manner was so natural that anyone who didn't know us would consider him
18:32as a husband picking up his wife and taking her home you've always been tense this helps you relax
18:39I took the glass in silence and had a small sip it was sweet so sweet it made my hands
18:44tremble so this
18:45must be a part of his compensation it tasted like heaven but could drag me down to hell in the
18:50next
18:50second I set the glass down Mr. Reed what happened before is over if you really wanted to make up
18:56for it
18:57you shouldn't have shown up uninvited he froze for a moment a flicker of disappointment crossing his
19:02eyes before he masked it don't keep pushing it I know what you feel this is just the first step
19:07I'll soon find someone to claim the fall and clear your name I know you don't like Chloe I'll keep
19:14her
19:14out of sight for now just rest his tone was gentle but the message was clear I wasn't being offered
19:21a
19:21choice he wanted control absolute control and Chloe was never going to stay out of sight the very day I
19:27moved in Julian had barely arrived when she stormed in with a group of reporters Julian had barely
19:33arrived when she stormed in with a group of reporters Julian I heard Miss Walker was here why didn't you
19:37tell me she was wrong of course but everyone has to live on I hope Miss Walker has learned her
19:43lesson
19:43and will walk the right path from now on she pressed a card into my hand this is just a
19:48small gesture
19:49you're my senior and also my fiancee's ex-wife please take it if life gets hard just let us know
19:56she played her role perfectly by that afternoon the news had spread all over portwell disgraced
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20:06ever find peace suddenly Julian became the devoted tycoon and Chloe became the gracious fiancee and once
20:12again I was only the one who got torn apart by public outrage whether on purpose or not Chloe leaked
20:17my
20:18address from then on grieving families and angry crowds gathered outside my home every day
20:24three days later my parents came it was the first time in 10 years that they had come to see
20:28me on
20:28their own when I saw them standing at the door the good old memories came back a spark of hope
20:33rose in
20:33my chest mom dad you're here come in have some water I stepped aside to welcome them my father only
20:40snorted at me we wouldn't dare drink a murderer's water Irene we can't forgive what you did back
20:47then but don't keep making the same mistake we're begging you Chloe truly loves Julian you're divorced
20:52now stop clinging to him she's considerate she doesn't want to say it out loud so we will leave portwell
20:57if you insist your father and I will find to make you leave her voice was still gentle the same
21:04voice
21:04that once sang me to sleep now every word felt like a blade cutting into my heart until my blood
21:09ran out I stared at them in disbelief dad mom did you ever believe me not even for a second
21:19what if I
21:20told you that everything I went through was a setup by Chloe Bennett you rascal you dare smear Chloe's
21:27name Julian had just arrived to drop something off and witnessed the scene he rushed over flustered clearly
21:32about to explain when his phone rang it was his assistant mr reed miss bennett is drunk and she's
21:39getting an iv in the hospital to sober up the moment those words fell panic flooded Julian's face
21:43my parents expressions changed just as quickly no one looked at me again they turned got into the car
21:49and drove off without hesitation I watched their backs disappear and laughed I laughed until tears
21:54streamed down my face so this was it whether it was threatening me or pretending to care whether I was
22:00hurting or falling apart none of it mattered as much as a word from Chloe Bennett I thought that
22:04would be the end of it after all the past 10 years had taught me one thing I should never
22:09expect anything
22:10from my parents or from Julian Reed I was wrong I didn't expect my parents solution to come this fast
22:19one afternoon I was out shopping for groceries when several victims family members tracked me down
22:23they clubbed me unconscious with iron rods and dragged me away when I woke up I was inside a
22:28sack through a tear in the fabric I could make out a riverbank the man in front kicked me hard
22:33in
22:33the stomach we didn't even go looking for you and you still dare to come back his words ignited the
22:39crowd give me back my daughter it's only 19 and just started college you animal you killed my mother
22:45you'd pay for it fists and feet rained down on me I tried to explain but my mouth was stuffed
22:51shut only muffled sounds you owe us so many lives even tearing you apart wouldn't be enough you'll get
22:57what you deserve today I heard the iron rod swing the pain exploded through me 99 blows I passed out
23:05then I got splashed away again and again I felt every bone break one by one at the end as
23:11my
23:11consciousness faded they tied stones to me and threw me into the river the water was freezing it rushed in
23:17from all sides crushing my lungs stealing every breath I closed my eyes this was fine my life had
23:23been nothing but pain I was so tired if this was the end then let it end just as my
23:29awareness flipped
23:30away strong arms caught hold of me and fresh air flooded my lungs Chloe told Irene's parents that
23:38several victims families wanted to confront her and they were kind of worried after all she was their
23:42daughter even though they were furious at her back then for her reckless greed deep down they could not
23:47completely wipe out their love and care for her don't worry I've investigated they're decent people
23:52they won't hurt Irene maybe after this she'll know how to lie low and protect herself Chloe promised
23:58confidently and assured them reluctantly Irene's parents shared her whereabouts with the families
24:04still a heavy unease coursed through their veins and finally settled deep in their bones and today
24:09my heart keeps racing Irene hasn't been in touch for days should we try to find her maybe call the
24:14police
24:14why bother calling the police for her is just a waste no news is better someone like her her death
24:21shall do a good thing to the society Mrs. Walker frowned at her husband's words but said nothing
24:26the same unease gnawed at Julian Reed for three days straight Chloe kept stopping him from seeing
24:32Irene every time he insisted Chloe would show her tears I know it you're still hung up on your ex
24:37if you
24:38love her then why are you looking for me Julian had no choice but to stay and calm her down
24:44but the
24:45anxiety grew too strong finally one day he rushed to the villa when Chloe was away not for anything
24:51else he just needed to know Irene was safe but when he arrived the villa was empty only Irene's anxious
24:56parents welcomed him the three exchanged a knowing glance and silently began searching for her
25:05it must be Irene but when she opened the door it wasn't her daughter you are
25:12seeing who was outside Mr. Walker and Julian both came to a halt Mr. Walker was the first to react
25:17officer is Irene causing trouble again if she hurts anyone again just sentence her to death I don't have such
25:24a
25:24daughter please calm down we're here to speak to Ms. Irene Walker's parents and ex-husband evidence suggests that Ms.
25:30Irene is likely murdered the suspect has been apprehended and efforts are ongoing to recover
25:34her remains we're sorry for your loss Julian stared at the officer in disbelief tears streaming down his
25:44face he tried to step forward to confirm but his legs betrayed him in the end two officers had to
25:49support him our loved ones were all killed by your daughter this is what is called justice you two gave
25:54us her whereabouts isn't that what you wanted her parents even told us exactly where she was they
25:58didn't stop us so why are you stopping us you have your grievances but the law decides justice
26:02private revenge is never allowed murder is a crime Irene is your daughter how could you do this to her
26:07how could you be this cruel and heartless we didn't know it would end like this it was Chloe Chloe
26:14said
26:14these people would only scare Irene a little so she would leave here she must have planned all of this
26:19and she would have been warned us from the start no wonder she stopped him back then Julian's face
26:23darkened with rage the walkers were stunned too realizing Chloe's manipulations just then Chloe
26:30Bennett walked in calm and confident you're so worried about that murderer weren't you the ones who
26:35hated her the most and yet here you are scared good that she's gone right now i can be your
26:40daughter
26:40and Julian i'm your fiancee you can only love me someone like her who killed so many people 10 years
26:46ago
26:46this is her karma Julian snapped grabbing Chloe by the throat how can you do this i did nothing wrong
26:56she was a murderer and now she still is 10 years ago her sentence cut off abruptly her face paled
27:04as
27:04if a memory had suddenly taken her breath Julian laughed bitterly through his anger i've woken from
27:09countless nightmares regretting ever protecting someone like you at the cost of hurting the one i loved most
27:14we both know i protected you just because you're my teacher's child my teacher helped me once so i
27:18sacrificed my own wife to shield you other people maybe may be fooled but you the real surmerer you
27:23know the truth better than anyone his words dropped like a bomb shattering the hearts of everyone present
27:29the police were the first to react stepping forward to stop Julian from tightening his grip on Chloe
27:34julian you just said the murderer wasn't irene we wronged her and we even took the real culprit as
27:47our daughter julian lowered his gaze silently confirming mr walker staggered back and couldn't
27:53help falling into a chair mrs walker rushed forward waving her hand and striking julian across the face
27:58the sharp sound echoed julian's head turned but he stayed upright silently taking the blow i'm i'm sorry
28:08my daughter my iran the victim's families exchanged stunned glances their voices shaky
28:17we we took revenge on the wrong one but all that answered them were the anguished cries of irene's
28:23parents in an endless suffocating silence i woke up on a soft bed i tried to sit up but a
28:30sharp pain
28:30shot through my body making my sweat break out don't move just lie down a gentle male voice came
28:36from the doorway thank goodness the doctor said you'd probably wake up in a few days and i've been making
28:43this porridge every day just in case you'll wake up hungry he carefully placed the porridge on the bedside
28:47table then with practiced ease he adjusted the bed that's when i finally got a good look at him
28:52sharp brows almond-shaped eyes and a perfectly placed little mole by his nose for some reason he felt
28:58strangely familiar because of that i couldn't let my guard down around him when the porridge reached my
29:03lips i instinctively took a sip it tasted exactly like the porridge my grandmother used to make when i
29:08was a child i stared at him shocked and finally managed to say who who are you
29:17dummy only two of us and grandma's to fire fan would you really remember suddenly memories flooded
29:22back when i was a child there had been a boy who often played with me since my grandmother
29:26was always busy he would come by from time to time to take care of me there was a period
29:30i
29:30struggled with my weak stomach and i could only eat porridge so that boy learned from my grandma how
29:35to make my favorite sweet potato porridge i hesitated then whispered evan his eyes cheered finally my
29:42darling then he began to explain everything after my parents took me to the city years ago his biological
29:48parents also found him his real identity was the long lost heir of the sterling family the wealthiest
29:53family in the north gate but he had never forgotten me and had been searching for me all along
29:57seeing me become a renowned architect brought him genuine happiness yet because i had married julian
30:03he could only stay away afraid to disturb my life as for the accident 10 years ago he told me
30:08he had
30:09never believed i was the one responsible he had quietly investigated and gathered evidence all these years
30:13but had found nothing even until i was released even though i saved you this time i still crossed your
30:19privacy and yes i've been following your movements for so many years i'm sorry i smiled and shook my head
30:30thank you evan when i saw chloe being led away by the police on television i thought i was in
30:36a dream
30:37evan and i exchanged a look we had spent 10 years struggling to uncover the truth laid bare before the
30:43public julian looked deathly pale there was no trace left of his former confidence as for my parents
30:48who had trusted outsiders over their own daughter they were just so tired and aged my father was slumped in
30:56her face her sobs breaking through despite her efforts to suppress them lying in bed watching
31:00these scenes i felt none of the imagined dissatisfaction of justice served there was
31:04only desolation and a weariness i couldn't quite put into words everything seemed to have settled
31:08my name was finally cleared the company i once worked for released a public statement restoring
31:12my reputation online waves of apologies followed countless people went to my empty grave laying flowers
31:17in mourning after all of this evan frowned slightly and asked one day what shall we do now show up
31:22in
31:23front of everyone again as soon as he said it my parents faces and also julian's flashed through
31:27my mind i could already imagine how desperately they would try to make it up to me i shook my
31:31head
31:32and smiled at evan let this be my rebirth i decided to go along with it i stayed at the
31:36sterling's house
31:37to recover for half a year evan took meticulous care of me though he was already busy working as the
31:44powerful head of the sterling's he still looked after me the same way he did before once i could eat
31:47normally again he insisted on cooking himself constantly coming up with new nutritious meals for me
31:52six months later not only had i recovered but i had also gained 10 pounds another spring arrived
31:57jacaranda blossoms were in full bloom outside my window i stared at them for a long while then
32:02turned to evan let's go out and see the world we left the city behind he arranged all his company
32:08affairs switched to remote work and accompanied me on a journey around the world we reached every
32:12corner of the world tracing all the romance that had ever been depicted in poems and literature
32:16i had never expected that after so many years apart evan and i would share such similar interests
32:22and views on life at last we arrived in england by the thames evan looked at me his eyes full
32:27of
32:27nervous anticipation i knew what he was about to say smiling softly i spoke first evan
32:35i think i've fallen in love with you his face flushed instantly then he leaned forward and a kiss
32:41gently landed on my lips in the end evan and i opened a small bookstore in a town far from
32:47our past
32:47life passed quietly now and then news from back home would drift across my screen julian seemed to
32:53become a different person he overhauled his company with ruthless efficiency cutting away every force
32:58connected to chloe and he never stopped looking for me the crushing weight of guilt made him obsessively
33:03believe that i was still alive somewhere in the world on a snowy christmas eve streets were blanketed in
33:07heavy snowfall i closed the shop early planning to go home and cook a christmas dinner with evan
33:12but just as i reached the building downstairs i saw a familiar figure
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