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Mi padre, el granjero salvaje Drama Chino
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00:00Sold my mom to the old farmer next door. My dad said that before he left for the army.
00:05The old farmer had a bad leg, but he was a savage man. People said he even killed his first
00:10wife.
00:11He was strong enough to knock out a bull with one punch. For my mom, marrying him was a death
00:17sentence. Three years later, the news came that my dad was dead. Right away, my grandma sold my mom
00:23to the monster for $2,000. The day we heard the news of dad's death, it was December, right after
00:30a blizzard. My mom was feeding the cattle barefoot. Grandmother never allowed her to wear shoes. She
00:36said a bitch like her didn't deserve them. I often went to the woods to gather branches for warmth,
00:42but my uncle would always snatch them away for his fireplace. No matter how we begged, it was useless.
00:48Grandmother would beat us and curse us for days. I felt sorry for mom and tried to help her feed
00:54the
00:54cows. Baby, go play over there. The sun is out. It's warmer there. My shoes were torn and falling apart.
01:01The sun was our only source of heat. After feeding the cows, we went back to the cabin. Grandmother was
01:07already waiting, fuming with rage. What took you so long? Were you out looking for other men again?
01:13She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. The army sent word. Jason is dead. Ever since he married
01:20you, my son was cursed by your bad luck. She didn't look sad about her son's death at all.
01:25There had to be a secret behind this. Now that he's gone, get out of this house. Don't stay here
01:31and ruin the Hudson family name. She looked at us with disgust and kept grumbling. Luckily, my son sold
01:37you to Rick before he left. Otherwise, we would have lost so much money feeding you two.
01:43My mom didn't fight back. She just picked up her coat and held my hand tight. Mom, at least
01:48let me take the child with me. Grandmother looked me up and down. She had a wicked look
02:07than you. My mom gripped my hand even harder. We both knew the truth. As soon as she marries Rick,
02:14grandmother will sell me away. It was the day we were driven to Rick's ranch. The legendary monster
02:19was there, chopping wood. Each swing of his axe was terrifying. One of his legs was broken and
02:26propped on a wooden stool. He looked strange and menacing. A huge scar ran from his left eye down to
02:31his mouth. It looked like his face was split in two. I hid behind my mom, trembling. Rick looked
02:37at us coldly. You're forcing this woman on me for $500? Now you want $2,000 more? He clearly didn't
02:45want my mom, and he definitely didn't want a burden like me. My son Jason saved your life in that
02:50blizzard. Now that he's gone, you should be grateful to take her. This girl will be your daughter.
02:55It's a blessing. $2,000 is a bargain for you. $2,000 was a lot of money. They could buy
03:01so many
03:01seeds. I knew I wasn't worth that much. Rick glanced at grandmother but said nothing. People
03:07said he was a man of few words, but one look from him could scare anyone to death. Grandmother
03:13shoved my mom forward. My mom's thin body almost hit the ground. She pulled me along and knelt down
03:19instantly. Rick, my child eats very little. She can feed the cows and collect firewood. Please give us a
03:26way to live. His eyes were sharp, judging me. Call him dad. I looked at Rick and that terrifying scar.
03:35Dad. Rick froze. His scar looked even more twisted. Grandmother kicked me hard in the back.
03:41Your father just died and you're already calling him dad. Just like your mother, a traitor to the
03:48family. She kept kicking me over and over. I lay on the ground, motionless. I didn't fight back or scream.
03:54I knew if she had her fun, she would eventually stop. Mom crawled over to save me, but grandmother
04:00slapped her across the face. This was life in the Hudson house. Mom couldn't save me, and she couldn't
04:06save herself. Suddenly, Rick threw a roll of cash at grandmother's feet. And enough! This girl belongs
04:14to my family now. Grandmother took the money and tried to leave, but Rick stopped her. He demanded she
04:19sign the guardianship transfer agreement. Grandmother refused. Rick snatched the money
04:24back instantly. No signature, no money. In the end, she gave in for the cash. Mom and I officially
04:30became part of Rick's family. Mom folded our two ragged coats by the cow shed. She started working
04:36right away. She wanted to be useful. She thought hard work would keep us from being beaten. Rick's cabin
04:42was simple. Three rooms and a living area. Only one bedroom had a bed. The other rooms were empty. Mom
04:49took me to the cow shed. It was kept very clean. Mom found some wooden boards to make me a
04:54bed. I will
04:55sleep here tonight. Don't be afraid, baby. I spread hay over the boards. I'm not scared, Mom. It was the
05:04same
05:04back at the Hudson ranch. When Dad was home, he said I was in the way. He always kicked me
05:09out to the cow shed.
05:10The Hudson shed was much filthier. There were rats and snakes everywhere, freezing in winter and boiling
05:16in summer. I survived all those years. Mom hugged me tightly. It's my fault I couldn't keep your
05:25father's heart. Dad was always talking to Mom. I knew there was a secret behind all this. Mom, why did
05:31Dad want you to marry Rick? Before, Dad never let her leave the ranch. He never let her look at
05:37anyone
05:37and lie. Grandmother always cursed her for flirting with outsiders. Why the sudden rush to marry her
05:43off? Mom's bitter laugh was muffled in her chest. Her voice was barely a whisper. Because only Rick had
05:51this much money and... She didn't finish the sentence, but I knew. Dad sent Mom here to die. Dad decided
05:58to
05:58sell Mom for money before he even left. He wasn't coming back and he didn't want Mom to survive. He
06:04wanted
06:04to cut off her every means of escape. Even as a child, I could see their plot. It was so
06:09obvious
06:09that all the neighbors were talking about it. A moment later, Rick came back. He ignored us. He
06:14carried a pile of wooden boards into the house. The sound of his heavy hammering echoed, hitting our
06:19hearts. Mom stood outside, hesitant. She wanted to ask where the flour and beef were so she could cook,
06:25but she didn't dare. After a while, Rick came out. He saw us standing there like statues and frowned.
06:30Something wrong? His voice was gruff. I wanted to shrink back, but it was just me and Mom. If I
06:36backed down, she would be all alone. I stood my ground and held her hand tight. Rick noticed my
06:42move and his brow twitched. Mom asked hesitantly, I wanted to ask about dinner. Please give me the
06:50ingredients so I can cook. Rick frowned again, looking at us with confusion. He pointed toward the
06:58kitchen. In there. And the key? Rick's frown deepened. He walked over and kicked the door
07:06open. Then he looked back at us. I felt like he was asking if we were stupid. There was no
07:10lock,
07:11so why would there be a key? But things were different at the Hudson Ranch. The Hudson kitchen
07:15was always locked. Even the flour, beef, and butter were kept in locked cabinets. Mom cooked every meal,
07:21but grandmother decided every gram of food. She would put the exact amount on the counter and watch Mom
07:26cook. If a single grain of flour was dropped, she would scream for hours. She called Mom a money
07:31waster and called us starving ghosts. All you do is eat! You're useless! She was afraid we would
07:38steal food. Mom led me into the kitchen. Seeing the flour, beef, and butter sitting there made her
07:43hesitate. She looked at Rick, but he had already gone back outside. Mom didn't dare touch the food.
07:48She was afraid that if she messed up, Rick would beat her, just like grandmother did. She was afraid of
07:53being accused of stealing. Mom made dinner with trembling hands. She put the food on the table,
07:58but we stood in the yard, not daring to move. Rick came back carrying two large wooden crates.
08:05He put them into the empty, unused room. He saw the food and then saw us standing outside.
08:11His frown deepened. He sat down at the table and called us inside in a gravelly voice. While he ate,
08:17he grunted, not enough. Make more tomorrow. He ate quickly, finishing half and leaving the rest for us.
08:23Then he stood there, chopping wood while watching us eat. We didn't dare to eat much, but I soon
08:29noticed something strange. When I took big bites, he focused on his work. The moment I put down my fork,
08:35he would stare at me and frown. Did he want us to eat more? We finished the meal in fear,
08:41waiting for
08:41the beatings to start. But Rick didn't yell or hit us. He just put away his axe and spoke.
08:49Wash up and go to sleep. It's been a long day. After Rick finished, mom took me to wash up.
08:55We
08:55hadn't used hot water in three years. She kept muttering as she washed, her face full of nerves.
09:00I must get clean. Then he won't hate me. The hot water hit my back and I felt warm instantly.
09:07I never knew a bath could feel this good. At the Hudson Ranch, this was a heaven I couldn't even
09:12imagine. After the bath, I headed to the cow shed to sleep. Mom pulled me aside. Cover your ears.
09:19No matter what you hear, don't come out. Just pretend you're asleep. Okay? I nodded hard. I
09:25understood. Back then, dad would come home drunk and beat me in the shed. He called me a waste of
09:31money
09:31and a curse. He blamed me for his gambling losses. One time, he almost killed me. Mom had to grab
09:36an
09:37axe to fight him off just to save me. Now, looking at Rick, he was much stronger than dad. He
09:42could
09:42probably kill me with one kick, but he wasn't drunk and he wasn't angry. He picked me up like a
09:47little
09:47chick and carried me into the empty room. Mom was already waiting there. The room wasn't empty anymore.
09:52There was a wide wooden bed inside. It was piled with old but clean quilts and two sets of warm
09:58clothes.
09:58Rick set me down and turned to leave. He went back to his own room and closed the door.
10:03Soon, I heard him snoring. I never thought I'd get to sleep inside a house again.
10:08That night, we slept restlessly, but it was so warm. I curled up in my quilt and whispered,
10:14Mom, it's so warm. I had never felt this warm in winter before. My stomach was full and my heart
10:20felt safe. For the first time, I felt like I was actually alive. Mom stroked my hair.
10:26Baby, you called him dad today. Call him that tomorrow and every day after. I nodded.
10:33Okay. Rick was already much better to me than my real father. After that, Mom slowly started making
10:39more food. She was careful, adding just a little more each time. It took days for her to figure out
10:45Rick's temper and appetite. He ate a lot, as much as Mom and me combined, but he never told us
10:50we
10:50couldn't eat. In fact, if we ate too little, he would frown. He went hunting in the mountains around
10:55the ranch. He sold the big one in town, but sometimes he brought back rabbits or pheasants
10:59for Mom to stew. He only ate half and left the rest for us. In my whole life, I had
11:04only tasted meat
11:05three times. This was the fourth. The meat tasted so good. No wonder grandmother and my uncle loved it
11:10so much. Mom saw how happy I was and gave me extra. I ate so much that I didn't notice
11:15the pain until
11:16midnight. I was rolling on the bed in agony. Mom rubbed my stomach, but nothing worked. She gave
11:21me hot water, but I threw it up instantly. I felt like I was dying. Rick burst into the room.
11:27He
11:27wrapped me in a quilt and hoisted me onto his shoulder. He started running. Mom stumbled along
11:32behind him, too scared to say a word. He ran all the way to the town doctor's house. He kicked
11:37the door
11:38open. The doctor's family was terrified. They started to complain, but one look at Rick's face
11:43silenced them. The doctor checked me with a stethoscope. He asked what I had eaten. It's
11:48indigestion. She ate too much. She's been malnourished for years. Her body can't handle this much meat all
11:55at once. I'll give her something to throw it up. He poured something into my mouth. I vomited
12:00everything out. The room smelled awful. The doctor's wife grumbled in the corner. Clearly she's never had
12:06anything good in her life. She doesn't have the luck to enjoy good food. Rick looked up and gave her
12:11a
12:11death stare. She scurried back into her room, terrified. I felt so ashamed. I got sick just
12:17from eating meat. Maybe grandmother was right. Maybe I was just a starving ghost who didn't deserve
12:22anything. Rick carried me back home. On the way, he asked in a low voice. Have you never had meat
12:28before? I thought he was judging me. This was only my fourth time before I only ever had a bite.
12:36At the
12:36Hudson's, they wouldn't even give us the leftover broth. I truly had never had anything good. He
12:41gave a low grunt. You'll get used to it if you eat it more often. I was sick and could
12:46only eat rice
12:47porridge for a few days. Rick bought some supplements from town. Those were expensive things I had never
12:53seen before. I ate rice porridge with nutrient powder every meal. It was even better than what my mom ate
12:59when I was born. Rick watched me eat every day. Once my face looked healthy again, he stopped worrying.
13:06He went to fix the doctor's fence. Then he dragged the doctor back to check my heartbeat. Only after
13:11the doctor said I was fine did he let him go. He said he was going deep into the mountains
13:15to hunt.
13:16He wanted to catch something big. He would be gone for days and asked mom to pack some food.
13:21Mom mixed butter and brown sugar into the dough. The flatbread smelled delicious as she baked it.
13:26She also gave him thick insoles and a winter hat she had made.
13:31Rick took the food and looked at the gifts. He looked at her and his eyes softened.
13:36Christmas is coming soon. I'll buy you gifts once I sell the big game. Think about what you want.
13:42Mom and I stood at the ranch gate to see him off. Watching his limping figure, I couldn't help but
13:47shout,
13:47Dad, come back soon!
13:49Rick's body stiffened for a second. He didn't look back, but he waved his hand.
13:53Go inside. It's cold out here.
13:56We waited for five days, but he didn't come back.
14:00That night, the weather turned even colder. On the fifth day, snow began to fall from the sky.
14:07Mom looked at the darkening sky, then at me. She pointed to the food in the kitchen.
14:13She told me to take care of myself and fix something to eat if I got hungry.
14:18I'm going to find him. I'll be back soon. She put on thick clothes, strapped a dagger to herself,
14:26and took a flashlight. I was too worried to stay, so I hid a small curved knife on myself.
14:33I followed closely behind her.
14:35Where you go, I go, Mom. We're going to bring Dad home.
14:37In my heart, Rick was my father. He was a thousand times better than my real father.
14:43Mom sighed. If something really happened to him, you wouldn't survive alone. Let's go. Together.
14:49We held hands and walked deep into the mountains. Before, we only gathered firewood at the edge of
14:56the woods. People said there were wolves, wild boars, and man-eating black bears deep inside.
15:02But, as long as I was with Mom, and thinking that Dad was waiting for us, I wasn't scared at
15:08all.
15:08Heavy snow fell from the sky. It was only afternoon, but it was already completely dark.
15:15The path through the woods was extremely hard to walk.
15:19Stepped deep and shallow, sometimes falling into deep holes made of fallen leaves.
15:24Mom pulled me out and used a stick to check the path ahead.
15:28Before long, heavy footsteps came from ahead.
15:32Mom pulled out her dagger, and I gripped my curved knife tightly.
15:36We stared ahead, terrified and alert. In that moment, I thought,
15:42Even if I die, I want to die with Mom.
15:45The footsteps grew closer. A tall, limping figure appeared.
15:49He was dragging a huge black bear, walking with difficulty with every step.
15:55We both froze.
15:57Dad!
15:58I let go of Mom's hand and rushed over suddenly.
16:01I hugged his leg tightly and looked up at him. The black bear fell heavily to the ground.
16:05What? What are you doing here?
16:08He looked at us, completely shocked. He reached out to pick me up.
16:12But he was clearly exhausted, trying several times but failing.
16:16I held tightly to his thigh.
16:18Dad, we came to take you home.
16:20Mom rushed over as well.
16:23Rick, you've been gone for five days, and it started snowing.
16:27She didn't dare say she was worried.
16:30Back then, when my biological father didn't come home for days, Mom went to look for him, too.
16:36I was afraid something happened to you.
16:39But my father just slapped her across the face.
16:42Something happened? What could happen to a man like me?
16:44It's because you curse me all day that I'm so unlucky!
16:48After that, Mom never dared to show her worry again.
16:50He wasn't a good husband, a good father, or even a good person.
16:56But Rick just looked at Mom and quirked his lips.
16:59He tried to smile, but maybe he hadn't smiled in years and forgot how.
17:03He gave us an explanation.
17:05This game was too big. That's why I'm late.
17:09He hoisted the black bear back up and told us to go home.
17:13Go back and start the fire. I'll be home soon.
17:17That bear was massive.
17:19He must have dragged it for so long that he was completely exhausted.
17:24Yet, he didn't demand our help.
17:26He wanted to carry the burden himself.
17:29Mom saw how tired he was and hesitated.
17:32She didn't want to disobey, but she desperately wanted to help.
17:36I ran forward and grabbed the bear's leg.
17:40Dad, we're going back with you.
17:42I didn't have much strength, and the bear's fur felt terrifying.
17:46It was so huge that it looked fierce even in death.
17:50Mom found her courage and ran over too.
17:53We'll help you.
17:55It took all our strength to drag the black bear home.
17:59The snow on the ground was thick now.
18:01The ranch was pitch black and the trail was empty.
18:04We finally made it back.
18:07The giant bear lay in the snow, looking even more fierce.
18:11But I wasn't afraid.
18:13I circled it a few times and ran back to Rick.
18:16I leaned against his leg and looked up.
18:18Dad, you're amazing.
18:20You actually killed a black bear.
18:23Rick was too tired to move, but he reached out.
18:26He gently patted my head.
18:29Yeah.
18:30His hand was large, rough, and heavy.
18:33But when he touched me, it was light and warm.
18:36Jason's hands were big too, but they weren't rough.
18:40He rarely did any real work.
18:42Jason wasn't even that strong.
18:44When he got into trouble in town, he would just curl up and take the hits.
18:49But when he hit me and mom, he was very strong.
18:52His blows made my head ring every time.
18:56In this place, many men slapped their wives and children.
18:59I used to think all fathers and husbands were like that.
19:02I didn't know someone could be different.
19:05The next morning, before dawn, Rick borrowed a tractor.
19:10He woke us up to go to town and sell the bear.
19:13He knew exactly where to go.
19:14He stopped at a grand, luxury house.
19:18A butler came out and greeted him warmly.
19:21They hugged and talked like old friends.
19:24I realized then that dad could be so full of life.
19:27He could actually talk this much.
19:30Mom and I stayed back, staring at the fancy gates.
19:34We didn't dare step forward.
19:36Dad pointed at us.
19:38The butler looked us over and pulled out a small coin purse.
19:42Here, child.
19:43Take this.
19:44I was too scared to take it, but he pressed it into my hand.
19:49Dad nodded, so I finally accepted it.
19:53There was a silver coin inside.
19:55I immediately put the coin in Dad's hand.
20:00Dad, this is for you.
20:02The butler froze for a second, then burst out laughing.
20:06Rick, you have a sweet daughter. You're a lucky man.
20:10He handed me a big apple.
20:12The coin is for your dad.
20:15If this is for you, keep it for yourself.
20:19Merry Christmas to your family.
20:21The butler bought the bear and invited Dad for a drink.
20:24Won't you come in for a drink?
20:26Rick waved him off and refused.
20:28No, thank you.
20:29We need to buy things for Christmas.
20:32The black bear sold for a lot of money.
20:35Dad took us to the streets.
20:37First, he bought a lot of candy.
20:39He put them into three red socks.
20:41I took one out and put it in my mouth, carefully.
20:46I peeled another one for Mom.
20:48Mom didn't dare to eat and looked at Dad.
20:51She wanted to save it for me, but Dad stopped her.
20:55Too much sugar makes kids sick.
20:58We don't want to see the doctor again.
21:00Mom remembered my stomach ache and didn't give me more.
21:04So, Mom finally opened her mouth and ate the candy.
21:09Dad then took us to buy meat, flour, and butter.
21:13He even bought spices for cooking.
21:16Finally, we went to a clothing store for new coats.
21:20Mom waved her hands and said no.
21:23Our old coats are still good.
21:26I said no, too.
21:28The old quilts and coats Dad gave us were already warm and clean.
21:32That was good enough for me.
21:34I had never worn such nice clothes in my life.
21:38But Dad insisted on buying new ones.
21:42I bought old ones because I was broke.
21:45Now we have money.
21:46In the end, we bought fabric and cotton instead of finished coats.
21:52I can sew quickly.
21:53They'll be ready before Christmas.
21:55She still didn't want to spend too much.
21:58She picked out a plaid fabric for Dad and held it up to him.
22:02Rick, this pattern looks good on you.
22:05It was the first time they were so close.
22:08I think I saw Dad's face turn red.
22:12Dad lifted me up and set me on his shoulders.
22:15I could see so far away.
22:18I laughed out loud.
22:20It was my first time being up this high.
22:22Mom was worried and kept checking Dad's leg.
22:26She was afraid he would get too tired.
22:28After a while, Dad bought me some toys.
22:31He also bought hair clips and brooches for me and Mom.
22:35Brother, your wife and daughter are beautiful.
22:38These brooches from the city suit them perfectly.
22:40Both Dad and Mom blushed at the same time.
22:43On the way back, we sat on the tractor.
22:46I hugged my red socks tightly.
22:48This was the happiest day of my life.
22:51As we passed the Hudson Ranch, I saw Grandmother.
22:54She was feeding the cows in the yard.
22:56My uncle was lounging under the eaves in the sun.
23:00He still had no job and no wife.
23:02He just ate, drank, and wasted his life.
23:05After selling us to Rick, he had that money.
23:07Now he worked even less.
23:09He said he was preparing for a blind date.
23:11Grandmother always called us lazy.
23:13But I never dared to say that my uncle was the laziest one.
23:17I gripped my red socks and stared at them.
23:20Grandmother and my uncle noticed us.
23:22Their eyes widened in disbelief.
23:24Then, their faces turned into a hateful scowl.
23:27You two shrewd!
23:29Grandmother was cursing at us.
23:31Dad stopped the tractor.
23:33He threw a stone and hit my uncle right on the head.
23:36My uncle jumped up in pain.
23:39Who did that?
23:40Dad threw another stone into Grandmother's water basin.
23:44They are my wife and daughter now.
23:46If you insult them again, you're dealing with me.
23:50He looked terrifying.
23:52Even with a limp, he stood like a mountain.
23:55Grandmother and my uncle were bullies who feared the strong.
23:59They were furious, but didn't dare say a word.
24:02Mom gripped my hand.
24:04Her eyes turned red.
24:05As we drove away, I looked back.
24:08I could still see their hateful glares.
24:11I suddenly felt brave.
24:13I waved my red socks and made a face at them.
24:17I had a real dad now.
24:19They could never bully us again.
24:21Back home, Mom started decorating the tree and making apple pie.
24:26Dad spent his time fixing everything in the house.
24:29He gathered wood and never stayed idle.
24:32He brought back more pheasants and rabbits.
24:35Eat more meat.
24:36Then your stomach won't hurt anymore.
24:38I wanted to follow him into the mountains, but he refused.
24:42Kids stay home and play.
24:44I tried to help Mom, but she sent me away, too.
24:48Your dad wants you to play.
24:50Go on.
24:51You haven't had a chance to be a kid yet.
24:53At the Hudson Ranch, I never had time to play.
24:56Now that I could, I didn't know how.
24:59I walked along the path with some candy.
25:01I saved them carefully, not wanting to eat them.
25:04But then, I ran into some mean kids from a nearby farm.
25:09They swarmed me and grabbed my candy.
25:11You're a brat born from that limp farmer.
25:13Your grandmother said so.
25:15It must be true.
25:16A bitch and her brat.
25:18No wonder her husband just died and she remarried already.
25:21I fought back with all my might.
25:23That's not true.
25:25Grandmother kicked us out.
25:26My mom isn't a bitch and I'm not a brat.
25:30But I was too small.
25:32I couldn't beat them.
25:34My clothes were torn.
25:36My candy was gone.
25:38Even my new hair clip was missing.
25:40They laughed and ran off with my sweets.
25:43I sat in the mud and cried.
25:46Grandmother and my uncle stood nearby,
25:48watching with wicked smiles.
25:51You deserve this.
25:52We should have sold them to the town tavern back then.
25:55I screamed at them.
25:57I am not a brat.
25:59You are the bad people.
26:01You are evil.
26:02I was so small back then.
26:04My mom had already had a child.
26:06The tavern would never pay that much for us.
26:09They thought I was too young to understand.
26:11But I had overheard their conversation.
26:13They were the truly wicked ones.
26:15They wanted to leave us at the ranch.
26:17They wanted to watch Rick beat us to death.
26:20But they never expected this.
26:22Dad never hit us.
26:24He never tortured us, even for a second.
26:27He treated us so well.
26:29They couldn't stand it.
26:31So they spread rumors behind our backs.
26:33They framed us everywhere.
26:35Clearly, they are the real monsters.
26:38I lost the hair clip and candy Dad bought me.
26:41I was too ashamed to go home.
26:43I lingered near the gate, hesitating.
26:45Dad came down from the mountain.
26:47He saw me covered in mud and blood.
26:49He dropped his pheasants in shock.
26:51I had never seen him so angry.
26:54Who did this?
26:55I trembled in fear.
26:56I'm sorry.
26:58I'm so sorry.
26:59He panicked, trying to wipe the mud off my face.
27:03Tell Dad who hit you.
27:06His hands were rough, but they calmed my racing heart.
27:09I stuttered through the whole story.
27:11The more I spoke, the darker his face became.
27:15He took me back and left me with Mom.
27:18Then he grabbed his axe to head out.
27:20Rick.
27:21Mom pulled him back and shook her head.
27:24Dad thought for a moment.
27:26He dropped the axe and grabbed a wooden club instead.
27:30That day, the parents of those bullies all got a dream.
27:33If you can't teach your kids, I won't hit them.
27:36I'll hit you instead.
27:38Those grown men were chased like rabbits by a man with a limp.
27:46Dad moved slowly but steadily.
27:48He caught up to them and struck them down.
27:51The men wailed in pain.
27:53I'll break your leg.
27:54Everyone in the ranch came out to watch.
27:57Then Dad went to the Hudson ranch.
27:59He gave my uncle a brutal beating.
28:01My uncle screamed and begged for mercy.
28:04He promised he would never do it again.
28:06I won't do it again.
28:08I promise.
28:08Dad turned to the crowd of onlookers.
28:11If you have something to say, say it to my face.
28:13No one dared to speak.
28:14They all waved their hands and shook their heads.
28:17We all know what the Hudsons are like.
28:18Just go live your life.
28:20Look at how happy your family is now.
28:22Dad dropped the club.
28:24He patted my head and led me home.
28:29Have you lived this long without a name?
28:33I shook my head.
28:34Grandmother called me a brat.
28:36Mom only called me baby.
28:38Dad pulled me close and looked at the stars.
28:40From now on, your name is Stella.
28:44Shine like a star and have a bright future ahead.
28:49For the first time, I had a real name.
28:52Stella Cooper, I have my own name now.
28:55I smiled at Mom.
28:56Dad smiled too and patted my head.
28:59I finally have a daughter of my own.
29:03That night, Mom talked to me.
29:05Stella, you're a big girl now.
29:08Well, starting tomorrow, you sleep on your own, okay?
29:12If I sleep alone, where will Mom sleep?
29:15I thought about it and nodded hard.
29:17Okay, Mom.
29:18You and Dad have a baby brother or sister soon.
29:21I'll play with them.
29:22This time, I really wanted a sibling.
29:25A sibling just like Dad would be wonderful.
29:29The next morning, Dad woke me up early.
29:32Stella, was I cool when I handled those bad guys yesterday?
29:35I nodded vigorously.
29:36So cool!
29:37If you want to protect yourself, you want to rely on more forever.
29:42You have to rely on yourself.
29:44Do you want like me strong?
29:46I nodded again.
29:47Yes.
29:48I wanted to be strong like him.
29:50I wanted to protect my parents and my future siblings.
29:54I wanted to hunt bears and earn lots of money.
29:57Dad looked proud.
29:58He made me run 50 laps around our ranch cabin.
30:02By the end, I could barely stand.
30:04He gritted his teeth and wouldn't let me stop.
30:07Mom looked pained, but she didn't say a word.
30:10She just made extra food and added two fried eggs for me.
30:15After running, there was weight training.
30:17Dad brought sandbags from the ranch warehouse.
30:20They felt like a thousand pounds on my arms.
30:24After a day of training, my hands and feet were covered in blisters.
30:28Mom washed my feet and popped the blisters for me.
30:31Stella, train hard.
30:34Your dad is doing this for your own good.
30:38I know, Mom.
30:39Most ranch families only teach girls to gather wood, wash clothes, and cook.
30:44Who would ever teach a girl how to be strong?
30:47I understood how much Dad cared for me.
30:49That night, Mom moved into Dad's room.
30:52I heard them talking for a bit before the lights went out.
30:55My body ached all over, but I slept peacefully.
30:58The next morning, Dad woke up late.
31:01I had already finished 30 laps when he came out.
31:04His eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep.
31:07All day long, Dad and Mom were blushing.
31:10They kept stealing glances at each other.
31:13Why hide it?
31:14Just look if you want to.
31:16Grown-ups are so strange.
31:17We had a perfect Christmas.
31:19Dad used the bear money to expand the ranch.
31:22He bought two dairy cows and a few beef cattle.
31:25When we weren't farming, we were managing the ranch.
31:27During the off-season, we went hunting.
31:30Dad started taking me into the mountains.
31:32He taught me how to track animals and read their droppings.
31:35He showed me how to avoid bears and wolves.
31:38He taught me to set traps and use a hunting rifle.
31:41He even showed me how to knock someone out with minimal force
31:45and how to spot poisonous plants in the woods.
31:47I was weak, so my progress was slow.
31:50But Dad was always patient.
31:52Our family was happy.
31:53But the rumors never truly stopped.
31:55Most of them came from the Hudsons.
31:58Rick's fault he's a cripple.
31:59That person pretends to be arrogant and married a cripple.
32:04So what if Jason was handsome?
32:06His only talents were hitting us, gambling and drinking.
32:10I started staring at Dad's leg.
32:13Dad noticed and tried to walk slower to hide his limp.
32:16Sometimes he would lean on the ranch fence for support.
32:21Your dad is so good to you, Stella.
32:25Don't be heartless.
32:27Don't look down on him like others.
32:29Mom thought I was becoming ungrateful.
32:31Her eyes turned red with anger.
32:33But she couldn't bring herself to hit me.
32:35I quickly grabbed her hand to explain.
32:37Mom, I don't look down on Dad.
32:39I feel bad for him.
32:41I want to study medicine.
32:43I want to fix his leg.
32:45I didn't care that he limped.
32:46I didn't care about the scar on his face.
32:48I just hated seeing him unable to sleep when it rained.
32:52I hated that hunting was harder for him than others.
32:56Mom understood my thoughts, but she was worried.
32:59There were no medical schools in town.
33:01Besides, I was only a six-year-old girl.
33:04Dad overheard us from outside the cabin.
33:06He stayed silent for two days.
33:08He just sat on the porch, staring at the mountains.
33:12Two days later, he took me back to the city.
33:14We found the butler who bought the black bear.
33:17Dad asked him for a favor.
33:18The man looked at me carefully.
33:21He patted Dad's shoulder and agreed happily.
33:23If she wants to learn, she can start as an assistant in the pharmacy.
33:29Stella, studying medicine is very hard.
33:32You have to memorize names, mix medicine, and care for the sick.
33:37People might yell at you or even hit you.
33:41Can you handle it?
33:42I slapped my chest and spoke loudly.
33:45I can.
33:46I'll fix my dad's leg and earn lots of money.
33:50I'll take care of my parents and my future siblings.
33:53The man burst out laughing and nudged Dad's arm.
33:56Rick, your daughter is so sweet.
33:59Is the next one already on the way?
34:02Dad's face turned bright red instantly.
34:04He waved his hands quickly.
34:05It's still too early for that!
34:08I lived at the pharmacy in town, doing odd jobs.
34:11I tried my best to learn everything about medicine.
34:14I only went home to the ranch once every two weeks.
34:17I brought the sandbags Dad gave me to the pharmacy.
34:20No matter how busy I was, I found time to train.
34:24Mom hated leaving me alone in town.
34:26She held my hand and wouldn't let go when she dropped me off.
34:29With red eyes, she told me to eat well and not overwork.
34:32Come home if anyone treats you badly, she said.
34:36I waved and smiled to comfort her.
34:39Don't worry, Mom.
34:40I can take care of myself.
34:42When I learn everything, I'll fix Dad's leg.
34:45Mom laughed through her tears and wiped them away.
34:48All right, I'll be waiting.
34:50I'll make your favorite snacks for when you come home.
34:53The doctor at the pharmacy was an old friend of the butler's.
34:56He was kind to patients, but very strict with apprentices.
34:59If we forgot a drug's name, he yelled.
35:02If we missed a detail in a patient's record, he yelled.
35:05If we took blood pressure incorrectly, he yelled.
35:08Sometimes he made us copy drug names as punishment for being slow.
35:12The other students felt mistreated.
35:14Before long, they all went home crying and never came back.
35:18But I wasn't afraid.
35:19What was this little bit of hardship?
35:21Compared to Grandmother's beatings or Jason's violence, this was nothing.
35:25I was already used to it.
35:27Besides, I knew the doctor wanted me to grow fast.
35:30Just like Dad wanted me to be strong.
35:32The doctor was strict, but he never treated us poorly.
35:35He made plenty of food for us every day.
35:38Sometimes he even gave us nutrient powder.
35:40I might not be the smartest, but I know who was truly kind.
35:43I kept training the way Dad taught me.
35:45I ran five kilometers with weights every morning and night.
35:48I grew stronger, and my movements became faster.
35:51The doctor started teaching me massage techniques.
35:54At first, I practiced on him.
35:56Slowly, I began helping the elderly patients ease their pain.
35:59The doctor worked so hard with his patients and medicine.
36:02I massaged him to help him relax.
36:04He started smiling at me more.
36:06He even taught me about heat and cold therapy.
36:09He said these skills would really help my Dad.
36:11When I went home every two weeks, the first thing I did was massage Dad's leg.
36:16I rubbed the stiff muscles from his knee to his ankle.
36:19Then I used the heat therapy the doctor taught me.
36:22At first, Dad refused.
36:24He thought it was awkward for a man to have his legs rubbed.
36:26I had to beg him for a long time before he finally agreed.
36:30After the massage, he stood up and took a few steps.
36:33His eyes lit up and turned a bit red.
36:36Stella is so smart.
36:38My leg feels much better now.
36:41Mom saw this and asked me to teach her, too.
36:43When you're away, I can do it for him.
36:46He worked so hard on the ranch and in the mountains.
36:49I taught them both step by step.
36:51I laughed and said,
36:52When I'm not here, you two can massage each other.
36:55That way, you'll both feel better.
36:57Both their faces turned bright red instantly.
36:59They glanced at each other and quickly looked down.
37:02Mom gave me a little pinch for talking nonsense.
37:04They are so strange.
37:06What is there to be embarrassed about?
37:08I studied in the city for five years.
37:10My medical knowledge and physical strength grew fast.
37:13I went from a skinny little girl to a strong, healthy teenager.
37:17The fear in my eyes was gone, replaced by confidence.
37:21During this time, Mom and Dad never had another child.
37:25Rumors started spreading around the ranch.
37:27Most of them came from the Hudson's.
37:29They claimed Dad couldn't have children.
37:31It must be Rick's fault!
37:33He's disabled!
37:34He probably doesn't even have the strength to father a child!
37:36Maybe that's why his first first wife fought with him before she died?
37:39I overheard some workers gossiping when I returned home.
37:42I clenched my fists, ready to fight them.
37:44But Mom grabbed my hand and stepped forward.
37:47She raised her voice so everyone could hear.
37:48It's my fault!
37:50I was abused at the Hudson's and it ruined my health!
37:53It has nothing to do with my husband, Rick!
37:55Stop your lies!
37:57Dad was healthy, but Mom was right.
37:59Years of hunger, heavy labor, and beatings had left her scarred.
38:03She had been taking medicine for five years, but nothing happened.
38:07Mom was anxious and often sat by the creek staring into space.
38:10Sometimes I caught her wiping away tears.
38:13Dad was always there to comfort her.
38:15Raising Stella is enough.
38:18She's smart and capable.
38:20She's worth more than ten sons.
38:24With her around, we have nothing to worry about.
38:32But right then, my biological father, Jason, suddenly returned.
38:36I was at the pharmacy when I saw him.
38:39It was Jason, dressed like a gentleman.
38:41He wore a sharp suit and slicked back hair.
38:44A rich, delicate young woman was by his side.
38:47They looked very close, almost too sweet.
38:49He held her arm with such careful grace.
38:52It was like he was afraid she might break.
38:55I stood there in total shock.
38:57It took me a while to believe my eyes.
39:00Many years had changed me completely.
39:02I wasn't that skinny, dark girl from the ranch anymore.
39:05He didn't recognize me at all, but I could never forget his face.
39:09No fancy clothes could hide his selfish eyes.
39:12He was still a coward deep down.
39:15Wasn't he supposed to be dead?
39:17How could he be alive and living so well?
39:20I quietly asked the doctor's assistant.
39:22He told me Jason and the woman were married.
39:25They were here to treat infertility.
39:27She was a lady from a wealthy family.
39:29She couldn't get pregnant, no matter what.
39:31They traveled a long way to find our doctor.
39:34As they walked out, Jason held her hand.
39:37He whispered sweet, comforting words to her.
39:39He looked so humble and devoted.
39:42It was a look I had never seen before.
39:44When my mom couldn't give him a son,
39:46he was a completely different monster.
39:49He only knew how to beat and shame her.
39:51He took all his anger out on her life.
39:54I was closing the pharmacy that night.
39:57Jason's face was stuck in my head.
39:59I couldn't focus at all.
40:00I almost put the medicine in the wrong spot.
40:02The doctor gave me a harsh scolding.
40:05Your skill is slipping, slipping, Stella.
40:07Do you still want to fix your dad's leg?
40:09I kept my head down and whispered.
40:11Doctor, I'm just confused.
40:14If a man was supposed to die in war,
40:16but suddenly shows up alive, what happens?
40:19The doctor froze for a second.
40:21Then he let out a cold laugh.
40:22What happens?
40:23He's a deserter.
40:26Running away from battle is a huge crime.
40:29They go to jail or even face death.
40:33My heart skipped a beat.
40:34Jason was a deserter.
40:36I asked the doctor for some time off.
40:38I had to tell my parents the truth.
40:40The doctor saw the look in my eyes.
40:42He knew something was wrong and said yes.
40:45Back at the ranch, I told them everything.
40:48I told them about seeing Jason at the shop
40:50and the fact that he was a coward on the run.
40:53Dad looked at Mom with worry in his eyes,
40:55but Mom's face remained cold and calm.
40:58She just let out a soft sigh.
41:00The Hudsons have nothing to do with us.
41:04Stella, let it go.
41:05We just need to live our own lives.
41:07Dad was so happy she had moved on.
41:09He gripped her hand tight and nodded.
41:11Exactly.
41:12They mean nothing to us.
41:15Don't worry, Stella.
41:16As long as I'm here, no one will hurt you.
41:18We decided to leave the past behind.
41:21We were ready to start our new life.
41:23I had a few days off and stayed at the ranch.
41:26I helped Mom with chores and massaged Dad's leg.
41:29But that night, Jason sneaked to our door.
41:32He knocked on the back door under the moonlight.
41:35He held a paper bag with a smug, greedy smile.
41:39Dad opened the door and his face went dark.
41:41He tried to push him away instantly.
41:45What are you doing here?
41:46Get out!
41:48But Jason forced his way inside anyway.
41:50He dumped a stack of cash from the bag.
41:52Don't be so cold, Rick.
41:54Here's $2,000.
41:56I'm paying you back.
41:58Just let her bear me a son for a few years.
42:01Then I'll leave you two alone forever.
42:02We all stared at him in total shock.
42:04I wondered if this man had lost his mind.
42:07But he acted like he was doing us a favor.
42:09My new wife is broken.
42:11She can't have kids.
42:12I need a woman to give me a son.
42:15Then he looked at Dad with a cruel smirk.
42:18Besides, Rick, everyone knows you're a dud.
42:20When she has the baby, just say it's yours.
42:24Then people will stop calling you a useless cripple.
42:27He had it all figured out in his sick head.
42:29He really thought we were all fools.
42:31Jason wanted a son of his own blood.
42:34But he didn't dare tell his rich wife.
42:36So he planned to use my mom in secret.
42:38The plan was to hide the child at our ranch.
42:41Then he would steal the boy back years later.
42:44He already had it all calculated.
42:46But would his current wife ever agree?
42:48He probably had some cruel trick ready.
42:51A way to force her to accept the child.
42:54Living off a wealthy family changed him.
42:56He had become arrogant and delusional.
42:58He didn't even hide his evil plot anymore.
43:01My wife's family has no other heirs.
43:04They took me in because they need a man.
43:06After she left, that fortune belongs to me.
43:09Everything will go to me and my son.
43:11He looked at my mom with fake kindness.
43:13But his voice was still full of cold pride.
43:16This is a great deal for you.
43:18I'll make sure our son takes care of you.
43:20A little of my wealth will keep you rich.
43:23Finally, his eyes landed on me.
43:25He studied me for a long time.
43:27He barely recognized the girl I had become.
43:29His face twisted into a look of disdain.
43:32I didn't expect you to grow up so fast.
43:35I'll find a good future for you, too.
43:37You're even prettier than your mother.
43:39Rich men in the city love girls like you.
43:42I'll set you up as a wealthy man's mistress.
43:45You'll live a life of luxury you can't imagine.
43:49I couldn't believe my own ears.
43:52Jason wanted to sell me as a mistress.
43:54How could a father treat his own daughter like this,
43:57before he could even finish his sentence?
43:59Rick was already shaking with pure rage.
44:02He grabbed the wooden club by the door.
44:04He swung it at Jason with all his might.
44:08I'll kill you, you heartless beast!
44:11Keep dreaming!
44:13Stella will never be a mistress!
44:15Dad was consumed by a burning hatred.
44:18He struck Jason again and again.
44:20Jason screamed and scrambled to the door.
44:24Jason was howling in pain from the beating.
44:26But he still wouldn't shut up.
44:28Think about it.
44:29It's a guaranteed profit.
44:31Don't be so stubborn and stupid.
44:33I don't even want that old woman anymore.
44:36I just want to use her to get a son.
44:39The life is still Yordas, and I'll pay extra.
44:41His disgusting words made Dad hit even harder.
44:45The heavy club almost snapped in half.
44:48Suddenly, Mom rushed out from the room.
44:50Her eyes were blood red with fury.
44:52She looked like she had gone completely mad.
44:55She lunged forward and tackled Jason.
44:57She pinned him down and hammered his chest.
44:59She sobbed and cursed him with every strike.
45:02I am Rick's wife now!
45:04Stay away from me!
45:05You won't bully us ever again!
45:07This was the second time Mom fought back.
45:09The first time she fought to save me.
45:12The second time, she fought for herself.
45:14Dad stood by and watched her.
45:17He didn't stop her, but his eyes were full of pain.
45:20When she finally grew tired, he pulled her up.
45:23He held her tight and patted her back.
45:25Mom sobbed loudly against his chest.
45:28She let out years of bitterness and hate.
45:31Jason scrambled away, bruised and bloody.
45:33He looked back and shouted a threat.
45:37You just wait!
45:38This isn't over!
45:40We ignored him and held each other tight.
45:42We felt the warmth of our real family.
45:45Mom cried for a long time that night.
45:47She cried for every beating and insult at the Hudson's.
45:51Dad and I stayed by her side.
45:53Finally, she fell asleep in Dad's arms.
45:55Dad gently touched my head.
45:57His eyes were very serious.
46:00Stella, remember this forever.
46:02Never let yourself be someone's mistress.
46:06Rich houses look grand, but they hide deep pain.
46:09I want you to rely on yourself and live with pride.
46:14I nodded hard, tears falling down.
46:16I know, Dad.
46:18I won't let you down.
46:19I'll study medicine and train hard.
46:22I will protect you both and build our own life.
46:26I soon returned to the city pharmacy.
46:28Everything seemed to go back to normal.
46:31Until one day, I went out to deliver medicine.
46:34Two strangers suddenly blocked my path.
46:36They were strong and looked dangerous.
46:38Before I could scream, they grabbed me.
46:40They forced me into a sack.
46:42I was being kidnapped in broad daylight.
46:44When I finally woke up, I was tied to a chair in a cold warehouse.
46:49Jason and his wife Lillian stared at me.
46:52Jason wore a fake, kissing-up smile.
46:55Lillian, don't be mad.
46:58I'll use her life to force her mother to bear our child.
47:06Then we'll kick them both into the street.
47:09Lillian giggled behind her hand.
47:11She looked delicate, but her eyes were cruel.
47:13She's your daughter.
47:14Don't just throw her away.
47:17Sell her to a butcher later for some cash.
47:20My mouth was gagged, so I just glared.
47:22I cursed them a thousand times in my head.
47:25These two monsters were truly insane.
47:28Lillian left the warehouse with a smirk.
47:30Jason stayed behind and untied my gag.
47:33He snatched the hair clip from my head.
47:35He stuffed it into an envelope for blackmail.
47:38As long as I have you, your mom will obey.
47:42Once I have my son, you're useless.
47:44I'll leave you both to rot in the dirt.
47:46You bastard!
47:48Keep dreaming!
47:49My mom won't listen to a coward like you,
47:51and my dad will come and save me!
47:53Jason's face turned purple with fury.
47:55He slapped me so hard I hit the ground.
47:58Blood trickled from the corner of my mouth.
48:00You ungrateful brat!
48:02I ignored the pain and looked up at him.
48:06Don't be so sure it's Lillian's fault.
48:09Maybe you're the one who was broken.
48:13I remembered what the doctor once said.
48:15Jason had refused to be tested at the clinic.
48:18He claimed he already had a child.
48:20But the doctor had laughed behind his back.
48:22A life of waste and sin ruins a man.
48:26He's too ignorant to see the truth.
48:28I knew Jason's body was already failing.
48:30He was living a lie this whole time.
48:33A monster like him deserved nothing.
48:35He deserved to have his bloodline end here.
48:38I stared at him in the eyes and laughed.
48:41The terror on his face was beautiful.
48:44Jason was stung by the truth and flew into a rage.
48:47He struck me again with a heavy blow.
48:50My body trembled with pain, but I didn't make a sound.
48:53He wasn't afraid of Lillian hearing him.
48:55In fact, the harder he hit me, the better.
48:59Cruelty toward me was his way of proving a point.
49:01He wanted her to believe he had no feelings for me, and that he had long forgotten about
49:05my mother.
49:07They dragged me along for three agonizing days.
49:10I was given almost no food or water.
49:14When I was thirsty, I licked rainwater from the roof.
49:17My limbs grew numb from being bound so tight, and new bruises covered my face every single
49:23day.
49:24By the third day, I was drifting in and out of sleep.
49:28In my days, I heard a voice that made my heart leap.
49:32It was full of worry and pure, raw anger.
49:38Dad's voice thundered outside the warehouse.
49:41Jason, give me back my daughter.
49:44Jason's face turned pale the moment he heard it, but he tried to act tough and shouted back,
49:49Rick!
49:50You cripple!
49:52You dare to follow us?
49:54You don't know your place!
49:57Guards!
49:58Kill him!
49:59The warehouse was filled with the sounds of chaos, shouts from the guards and Dad's
50:04fierce roars.
50:05The fighting didn't last long at all.
50:07The silence was broken by Jason's terrified begging.
50:11Rick, have mercy!
50:13I was wrong!
50:14I'll give your daughter back.
50:16Just stop hitting me!
50:17I squeezed my eyes shut, tears finally falling.
50:21My dad, the man everyone called, a cripple.
50:24He had fought through the guards to save me.
50:27I knew then, I was finally safe.
50:29The warehouse door was kicked open with a bang.
50:31Dad rushed in like a madman.
50:33He saw me tied up, covered in bruises and starving.
50:37His eyes turned red with tears and rage.
50:39He ran to me and untied the ropes with trembling hands.
50:42He pulled me into a tight, protective embrace.
50:45Still, I'm so sorry.
50:47Dad came too late.
50:49I let you suffer so much.
50:51His voice was shaking and so were his hands.
50:54Resting against his chest, I finally broke down.
50:57All the fear and pain from the last three days exploded.
51:00Meanwhile, Lillian was screaming in the corner.
51:03Her face was pale, but she still tried to act powerful.
51:06You bastard!
51:08Do you know who I am?
51:10My father is a wealthy merchant.
51:12You're dead!
51:14Dad looked at her with eyes as cold as ice.
51:17The sheer hatred in his gaze silenced her instantly.
51:21You are harboring a deserter and a fugitive.
51:24Think about whether the army will let you go.
51:28Lillian's face turned white as a sheet.
51:31She looked at Jason in total disbelief.
51:35A deserter?
51:37Jason, is he telling the truth?
51:39You told me you were honorably discharged!
51:43It turned out she knew absolutely nothing.
51:45She thought she had found a loyal, reliable husband.
51:48She had no idea she was sleeping next to a coward.
51:51How could someone so rich be so incredibly blind?
51:54She never once questioned Jason's dark past.
51:58She was just a foolish pawn in his game.
52:01I leaned against Dad.
52:02A weak smile on my lips.
52:04I looked straight at Lillian's trembling eyes.
52:08Jason had a plan for you all along.
52:10He's waiting for you to die so he can take your wealth.
52:17He only wanted my mom to bear him a son.
52:21A son to inherit your family's money.
52:25And you're still protecting him?
52:27You're such a fool.
52:29Lillian looked at Jason, her world crumbling down.
52:33Lillian trembled with rage as the truth hit her.
52:36She pointed at Jason, her voice trapped in her throat.
52:39Her vision went black and she nearly collapsed.
52:42Before long, the military police arrived.
52:45We watched as they shackled Jason.
52:47Lillian was also taken away for investigation.
52:51Harboring a deserter is a severe crime.
52:53Dad held me tight, his eyes full of lingering fear.
52:57My precious daughter will never be hurt again.
53:00Later, Mom told me what had happened.
53:02When I didn't come home for two days, Dad went wild.
53:06He searched every corner until he got that envelope.
53:08He didn't hesitate for a second.
53:11He charged straight toward Jason's warehouse.
53:13Dad's old leg injury was acting up.
53:15Every step was agonizing, and he fell twice.
53:19He didn't care about the pain or the blood.
53:21His only thought was my safety.
53:23Because of his bravery, Jason was behind bars.
53:27And the entire Hudson family was dragged down, too.
53:30The Hudsons had known Jason was alive all along.
53:33For years, Jason had been sending them secret cash.
53:37Now they screamed that they were innocent.
53:39They claimed they knew nothing about his desertion.
53:42They turned on Jason, cursing him like demons.
53:47You monster!
53:49You've destroyed us all!
53:52Jason didn't back down.
53:54He fought back just as hard.
53:55You didn't say you were innocent when you took my money!
53:58Now that we're caught, you want to blame me?
54:01Keep dreaming!
54:02We're all going down together!
54:04The whole family pointed fingers and barked like mad dogs.
54:08It was a prophetic, ridiculous sight.
54:10They finally got the ending they deserved.
54:13Lillian did not escape her fate, either.
54:16For harboring a deserter, her family assets were seized.
54:19Her life was utterly destroyed by Jason's lies.
54:24But I had no time to worry about their downfall.
54:27My only concern was my father's leg.
54:29To save me, he had run for three days and nights.
54:33His old injury had flared up completely.
54:36The pain was so sharp he couldn't even stand.
54:38He could only lie bedridden in a state of agony.
54:41I brought him directly to the pharmacy.
54:43I became his personal nurse every single day.
54:46I gave him massages and applied herbal ointments.
54:50I followed the doctor's methods to heal his nerves.
54:53The head doctor watched me and praised my progress.
54:57Stella, you are becoming truly skilled.
55:01You will surely become a great physician.
55:04Cold sweat often poured down dad's forehead from the pain.
55:08But whenever he looked at me, he always smiled.
55:11His eyes were filled with comfort and immense pride.
55:15Our Stella has grown up so well.
55:21You truly are your father's greatest pride.
55:25In this small pharmacy, I finally saw the light.
55:29After a month of treatment, dad finally improved.
55:32He could slowly get out of bed and walk.
55:35Though he still limped, he was much more agile.
55:38The rainy days no longer kept him awake with pain.
55:41Six months later, Jason was sentenced to death.
55:44On the day of his execution, he looked like a ghost.
55:48Arrogance and greed vanished from his eyes.
55:51He finally paid for everything he owed us.
55:54This was the karma he truly deserved.
55:56Even then, some meddling elders in the village spoke up.
56:00They said I was his daughter and should bury him.
56:03Dad stood before the entire village and roared.
56:06Stella is my daughter!
56:08Rick's daughter!
56:11She has nothing to do with that bastard, Jason!
56:14He glared at the gossiping crowd with fierce eyes.
56:17Jason was a deserter and a monster.
56:21I hear to his family.
56:22Are you connected to him?
56:24Should I call the army?
56:25The villagers shut their mouths in an instant.
56:28No one dared to mention Jason's name ever again.
56:31They didn't want to end up like the Hudsons or Lillian.
56:35Under my care, dad's leg was almost fully healed.
56:38Unless you looked closely, the limp was invisible.
56:42He could hunt and work the ranch like a normal man.
56:45Now, dad was the happiest man alive.
56:48He walked with a new spring in his step.
56:51Because after all the years of suffering and waiting,
56:54mom was finally pregnant.
56:56Our true family was finally growing.
56:58The shadows of the past were gone forever.
57:01We will never, ever be apart.
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