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00:00:00On the day Noelle Rutherford found out she was pregnant, she braved the rain to head to a club that

00:00:05was one of Chester Gray's usual haunts.

00:00:07She stood outside a private room and dried her hair with some tissues, wanting to surprise him with the news

00:00:13of her pregnancy when he came out.

00:00:15She heard laughter through the ajar door.

00:00:18Chester, you're supposed to be marrying Noelle in a week. You're going to surprise her during the wedding, right? Is

00:00:24everything ready?

00:00:25Yeah, it'll be a day she'll never forget.

00:00:28Noelle paused and smiled sweetly.

00:00:31She and Chester had been together for three years and he'd truly treated her like a precious treasure, doting on

00:00:37her endlessly.

00:00:38Wanna bet she'll have a meltdown when she finds out the truth?

00:00:41She'll lose her mind on the big day when she discovers I've been pretending to be you and playing her

00:00:47this whole time.

00:00:48She'd never imagine Chester having an identical twin.

00:00:51When she finds out he's the one who's been getting into her pants these past three years, she's always been

00:00:56so proud, hasn't she?

00:00:58I can already imagine the look on her face when she finds out her boyfriend's brother has toyed with her

00:01:03for three years.

00:01:04The men's malicious laughter made Noelle freeze in place.

00:01:08The blood drained from her face.

00:01:10She could hardly believe her ears.

00:01:12Her feet moved on their own, taking a step forward so she could peer into the room.

00:01:17The next second, she saw a man who looked exactly like Chester sitting beside him.

00:01:23He was Chester's carbon copy, from his features to his hairstyle.

00:01:27Even the tiny mole at the corner of his eye was identical.

00:01:32It's her fault for bullying Winona.

00:01:34Winona is Chester's darling.

00:01:36As punishment, he'll make her feel on top of the world before dropping her into the abyss.

00:01:41Gotta say that he's put in some serious work to achieve that.

00:01:44You're the real MVP here, Simon.

00:01:46You did all the hard labor after all.

00:01:48If I didn't look so different from you two, I'd love to take over the job.

00:01:52Tell me about it.

00:01:54Man, Noelle's face and body.

00:01:56If she loses her mind after the wedding, how about you guys let us play with her first?

00:02:02Chester cooked up a plan like this for Winona, put on an act for three years,

00:02:06and still managed to keep himself untainted.

00:02:09He's a straight-up love saint.

00:02:11Noelle's mind buzzed, and her blood ran cold.

00:02:15She couldn't breathe.

00:02:16Her body trembled uncontrollably, and tears streamed down her widened eyes,

00:02:22which had turned bloodshot.

00:02:24Once upon a time, when she jolted awake from nightmares of being bullied by Winona,

00:02:29Chester had held her close and told her not to be scared.

00:02:32Once upon a time, she told him about the agony of being bullied.

00:02:36Chester had soothed her time and time again,

00:02:39even taking her to see therapists.

00:02:42Noelle didn't dare believe, nor did she want to.

00:02:44She couldn't understand it.

00:02:46The love she'd felt was so intense and vivid.

00:02:48How could it be fake?

00:02:50Winona's coming back soon, so you won't need to keep flying to her, Chester.

00:02:54Honestly, I don't know how you're not worn out from taking a flight every week.

00:02:58And I can finally be myself after three years of role-playing.

00:03:02I'm the one who stuck with Noelle each time Chester goes abroad.

00:03:06Your voices are different, though.

00:03:08Hasn't she ever noticed anything?

00:03:10She's too big an idiot.

00:03:13I lower my voice, tell her I have pharyngitis, and that's enough to make her fuss over me.

00:03:19She gets up before the sun rises to make me something to soothe my throat.

00:03:24That's enough.

00:03:26Once the wedding is over, I'll give her a hefty sum as compensation.

00:03:30It'll be enough to ensure she's comfortable for life.

00:03:33My life.

00:03:35Chester, you're not taking pity on her, are you?

00:03:38Noelle's heart flew to her throat, and she held her breath as she stared doggedly at Chester.

00:03:44As if.

00:03:45What about you, Simon?

00:03:46Has three years of putting it in her made you catch feelings?

00:03:49It's been three whole years I've long since gotten sick of her.

00:03:53You want to have her, Chester?

00:03:55She's too filthy.

00:03:56Anyway, she's the one who begged for this wedding.

00:03:59I'm just paying her off so she won't pester me.

00:04:01There's not much time left, so you guys need to help me.

00:04:05I'm going to propose to Winona in a week after revealing the truth.

00:04:36All of this had happened over a minute.

00:04:38A meaningless campus bell tied off.

00:04:41Noelle's candid, bare-faced photo had beaten Winona's retouched contest entry,

00:04:46so Winona and her gang had dragged Noelle into the restroom to teach her a lesson.

00:04:50They'd used every cruel trick possible to torment her before shoving her head into a toilet.

00:04:56Noelle had refused to kneel and apologize,

00:04:58so they'd made the next three years of her life a living hell.

00:05:02They'd ganged up to beat her, stabbed her with needles,

00:05:05hidden thumbtacks in her shoes, rallied the entire class to isolate and bully her,

00:05:10wrecked her part-time jobs, and smeared her reputation.

00:05:14Winona had even arranged for a bunch of rich boys to pursue Noelle.

00:05:17Noelle had once overheard the plan Winona wanted her to be corrupted by money

00:05:21before having the rich boys dump her.

00:05:23Winona never fully succeeded, though.

00:05:25Even by junior year, when Winona had left to study abroad,

00:05:29she still hadn't broken Noelle completely.

00:05:32However, by then, Noelle was already deep in depression,

00:05:36with the severe urge to harm herself.

00:05:39That was when Chester appeared.

00:05:41Unlike those other rich boys who pursued her and eyed her the way men appraised goods,

00:05:45he hadn't flung credit cards at her and called it affection.

00:05:48He'd had a clear, righteous gaze.

00:05:50He'd taken time to understand her situation and listen to what she needed.

00:05:55When he learned that her grandmother, Marie Wakefield, needed long-term medication,

00:06:00he didn't look down on her.

00:06:02Instead, he'd done whatever he could, within the bounds of what she could accept,

00:06:07to improve her life.

00:06:09Chester had helped Noelle find internships and part-time jobs.

00:06:12When she rushed between gigs,

00:06:14he'd sit with her in a convenience store for dinner and gently pat her head.

00:06:18It must be tough, Elle. You're really amazing.

00:06:21Once, Marie had fallen ill while Noelle was out of town.

00:06:24It was Chester who'd brought her to the hospital and stayed by her side for a full day and night.

00:06:30The next day, when Noelle had made it back,

00:06:33he'd smiled and comforted her despite his exhaustion.

00:06:37Marie's fine, so don't worry. Don't wear yourself out.

00:06:40At the time, a voice inside her had said,

00:06:43This is it. Try to trust him.

00:06:45Whatever the ending, just cherish the present.

00:06:46And Chester really did keep treating her well.

00:06:49He'd even bravely defied his family for the sake of being with her.

00:06:53Simon's sneers echoed in Noelle's mind.

00:06:56She's so dumb.

00:06:57How could our family ever allow a nobody like her to marry in?

00:07:01All it took was hiring two people to play a part.

00:07:05Chester pretended to stand up to our parents,

00:07:07and Noelle was moved to bits.

00:07:09What an idiot.

00:07:11She didn't notice anything for the past three years.

00:07:13She's stupid.

00:07:14Even now, she thinks Chester's devoted to her.

00:07:18She's dumb.

00:07:18She's stupid.

00:07:20She's a fool.

00:07:21Noelle collapsed in the rain.

00:07:23Her tears spilled over and mixed with a downpour.

00:07:26She really was dumb.

00:07:28Much too dumb.

00:07:29She suddenly threw back her head and laughed, sounding wild and unhinged.

00:07:33She let the torrential rain pound her face without mercy.

00:07:37Just then, her phone rang.

00:07:39It was Marie's caregiver.

00:07:41Elle, come quick.

00:07:42Your grandmother's on the brink of death.

00:07:44Noelle's mind went blank, and her ears buzzed.

00:07:47Her limbs turned to jelly.

00:07:49On instinct alone, she scrambled to her feet and rushed to the curb to hail a car.

00:07:55However, every crowd threw a face.

00:07:58Their lights flashing and horns blowing, refusing to stop.

00:08:02She was about to run to the hospital when a car pulled over.

00:08:05A tough-looking man in isolation.

00:08:08Beyond caring about sitting, she dove into the car.

00:08:17By the time Noelle reached the hospital, the doctor had already issued a critical notice.

00:08:23She has respiratory failure.

00:08:25There's no point in further resuscitation.

00:08:27You should spend these last moments with her.

00:08:30Noelle dropped to her knees with a thud.

00:08:33Her hands trembling as she clasped Marie's.

00:08:37Marie forced a smile.

00:08:39Elle, don't cry.

00:08:40I'm sorry.

00:08:42I couldn't hold on long enough to see your wedding.

00:08:46Noelle shook her head hard.

00:08:48She couldn't get any words out, nor could she stop her low, aching sobs.

00:08:53Marie struggled to scan the room.

00:08:55Where's Chester?

00:08:56I want to see him.

00:08:58Okay.

00:08:58Noelle's voice was so worse, it was barely there.

00:09:02She pulled out her phone and called Chester again and again.

00:09:05Each call was rejected, so she fired off messages in a hurry.

00:09:09Chester, Grandma has respiratory failure.

00:09:13She can't hold on anymore.

00:09:15Please come to the hospital.

00:09:16She wants to see you one last time.

00:09:19Chester, Grandma's waiting for you.

00:09:21It's just one meeting.

00:09:23Can you come?

00:09:25Chester, I'm begging you.

00:09:27At that moment, the lies and betrayal didn't matter.

00:09:30As long as Chester came, as long as Marie could leave in peace, nothing else happened.

00:09:36But Chester never replied.

00:09:38Noelle stopped and forced out an ugly smile.

00:09:41She squeezed Marie's hand and tried to comfort her.

00:09:44Grandma, I think Chester's tied up with something.

00:09:47Don't worry about us, alright?

00:09:49Tonight, we're getting along fine, and our wedding is next week.

00:09:52I'll be happy, so please don't worry.

00:09:56Suddenly, Marie's grip tightened.

00:09:58She fixed her eyes on Noelle and whispered,

00:10:01Elle, live well, be happy.

00:10:04Her hand loosened and went limp.

00:10:07In her final moments, there was still worry in her gaze.

00:10:11Noelle stared at their hands dazedly.

00:10:13Then, she broke down and collapsed on the floor, crying her heart out.

00:10:18That night, she numbly went through the process of dealing with Marie's affairs.

00:10:22Chester still didn't reply.

00:10:25While waiting, she unblocked Winona's social media and checked her posts.

00:10:29I was going to fly home early for a surprise, but I was the one surprised.

00:10:34The attached photo was taken at the airport.

00:10:36Chester wore a mascot costume and held flowers.

00:10:40His head was slick with sweat, but he wore a warm smile, and his gaze was tender.

00:10:46There was another picture of him with Winona.

00:10:49She smiled sweetly while his head was turned to her, his gaze lingering and full of love.

00:10:57Noelle let out a bitter laugh and turned off the screen.

00:11:00The next day at noon, she returned to the hospital with Marie's urn in her arms.

00:11:06She did two things.

00:11:08First, she scheduled an abortion for three days later.

00:11:12Second, she submitted her application to join Doctors Without Borders.

00:11:17Her superior, Tanya Brown, was shocked.

00:11:20Weren't you getting married soon?

00:11:22Noelle went quiet for a moment.

00:11:24Not anymore.

00:11:25I want to leave, Dr. Brown.

00:11:27The faster, the better.

00:11:29Tanya didn't press for more information when she saw Noelle's bloodshot eyes and urgent expression.

00:11:35You just barely caught the application deadline.

00:11:37I'll give you the next few days off to prepare.

00:11:40Gather at the hospital to depart in a week.

00:11:42Got it.

00:11:43A week from now was exactly the day she was supposed to marry Chester.

00:11:47Not only would she leave on that day, but she would also send him, Simon, and Winona.

00:11:53A grand gift one they would never forget.

00:11:58Knowing she was heading somewhere dangerous, Noelle decided to give Marie a proper burial.

00:12:04She bought a cremation pendant, tucked a strand of Marie's hair, and a pinch of ashes inside,

00:12:10and buried the rest of the cemetery.

00:12:12Grandma, don't worry.

00:12:14I'm about to do what I've always wanted to do, and I'll keep myself safe.

00:12:20By the time Noelle returned to the villa, it was already dusk.

00:12:24The moment she stepped inside, she heard laughter in the living room.

00:12:28Come on, let me introduce you to two friends.

00:12:31A man and a woman stood from the couch and turned to look at her.

00:12:35Somewhat malicious mischief flickering in their eyes.

00:12:39It was Winona and Simon.

00:12:41Noelle couldn't stop the tremor that ran through her.

00:12:44It was her body's reflex whenever she faced Winona.

00:12:48Winona is a childhood friend, and Simon is my twin brother.

00:12:51They just got back from studying abroad and happened to make it in time for our wedding.

00:12:55Elle and I know each other. We were roommates in college.

00:12:58Right, Elle?

00:12:59Every time Winona finished bullying her, she got a woman and nothing.

00:13:04It's just some fun between roommates.

00:13:07Right, Elle?

00:13:08Elle, you still don't like me.

00:13:11I just want to get along with you.

00:13:13Both Chester's and Simon's expressions darkened.

00:13:17Chester, your fiancée's got quite the temper.

00:13:19She's not even part of our family yet, and she's already so full of herself.

00:13:23Noelle, apologize.

00:13:25Noelle stared at the three of them, her hands balling into fists by her sides.

00:13:30She felt her heart tear open as she thought of what she'd overheard the night before, leaving a raw and

00:13:36jagged mood.

00:13:37The Grey family is a proper household with deep roots, and manners are very important to us.

00:13:43You need to teach your fiancée a lesson, Chester.

00:13:46You're right.

00:13:47Elle, you're about to become the lady of the Grey household.

00:13:50You must watch your tongue and your behavior at all times.

00:13:54Reflect on what you did today.

00:13:58He dragged her down to the basement and shoved her into a room.

00:14:03Before she could react, the door slammed shut.

00:14:07The door was tightly sealed, shutting out every trace of light.

00:14:11Only then did Noelle realize it was a windowless, pitch-black room.

00:14:16Her breathing sped up in the pure darkness, and her panic surged.

00:14:21She pounded on the door, but no one answered, no matter how she shouted.

00:14:26Terror swallowed her whole.

00:14:28In college, when Noelle had locked Noelle in a dark room for three days with no sound or light,

00:14:33time had stretched into a torture that felt endless.

00:14:37Noelle had had a breakdown then.

00:14:38She'd feared darkness ever since, and claustrophobia had followed.

00:14:43For years now, she'd kept every light on at night, even sleeping that way.

00:14:48At first, Chester couldn't get used to it, but after learning what she'd been through,

00:14:53he'd held her and soothed her.

00:14:55It's okay.

00:14:56From now on, we'll sleep with the lights on at home.

00:14:59Don't be scared.

00:15:02She knew.

00:15:04They all knew.

00:15:06Yet they'd still chosen this as Noelle's punishment, and it was just because she'd pushed Winona.

00:15:13Noelle curled up in the corner, hugging herself as she trembled, a dull ache throbbing in her chest.

00:15:19Of course, the tenderness had always been lacked.

00:15:23They'd staged it for her sake.

00:15:25Even this dark room was likely designed just for her.

00:15:33Two days later, Chester opened the door with a pleased smile.

00:15:37Winona's not mad at you for what happened anymore.

00:15:39Clean yourself up.

00:15:40We're gonna try on wedding dresses and pick out rings.

00:15:43Noelle was taken to a bridal boutique.

00:15:45As soon as she got out of the car, she saw Winona and Simon already waiting inside.

00:15:49Elle, you're here.

00:15:51I didn't get to congratulate you last time.

00:15:53Chester and I are best friends.

00:15:54So let me keep you company and help you choose the perfect dress today.

00:15:59She smiled, clearly waiting to see Noelle lose her composure.

00:16:03I appreciate it.

00:16:06Then I'll try some on with you.

00:16:08I'm going to be a bride very soon myself.

00:16:11Congratulations.

00:16:13Winona's gaze turned frosty.

00:16:14From that moment on, any gown Noelle so much as glanced at, Winona would flag down a sales associate and

00:16:21rush to be the first to try it.

00:16:23Each time she came out of the changing room, she would grab Chester's hand.

00:16:27Chester, what do you think?

00:16:28Isn't it gorgeous?

00:16:29And each time, Chester would stare at her as if enchanted.

00:16:33He would shower her with praise.

00:16:35Simon hovered at Winona's side too.

00:16:37The two of them ignored Noelle completely.

00:16:39A sales associate sighed with envy.

00:16:42This bride is so lucky.

00:16:44Sorry, Elle.

00:16:45You're the actual bride.

00:16:46You should have tried first.

00:16:51See anything you like?

00:16:52Noelle picked one at random and went to try it on.

00:16:54When she came out, the three of them were already gone.

00:16:57Miss Johnson said she was going to pick out rings, Miss.

00:17:00The two gentlemen went with her.

00:17:02It's fine.

00:17:05Soon after, Winona updated her social media with a photo of a diamond ring embedded with Pavé gemstones.

00:17:12Noelle glanced at her, locked her screen, and went back to Pavé.

00:17:15Beyond clothes and daily essentials she needed to take with her,

00:17:19she gathered up everything else that belonged to her,

00:17:21including the gifts she'd once given Chester, and threw them away or destroyed them.

00:17:25As for anything Chester had given her, she didn't touch at all.

00:17:29She had just finished packing a suitcase and slid it into the closet when Chester walked in,

00:17:35holding a blue velvet box.

00:17:37I bought you this ring at an auction.

00:17:39Noelle recognized that it was a free gift that had come with the ring Winona had shared on her social

00:17:43media.

00:17:43She accepted it calmly and set it aside.

00:17:46His gaze drifted and landed on the trash can where he saw the couple's mugs she used to cherish.

00:17:52Why'd you throw the mugs away?

00:17:54Are you mad?

00:17:56No.

00:17:57Is it because of what happened at the bridal boutique?

00:17:59Winona's just a good friend of mine.

00:18:01We haven't seen each other in years, so of course I paid her a little extra attention.

00:18:05There's no need to be jealous of her.

00:18:06If there was something between us, we would have gotten together long ago, right?

00:18:11You're my bride, Elle.

00:18:13Don't you understand how I feel about you?

00:18:15Hearing that, Noelle's fingers trembled.

00:18:17In that instant, she wanted to question him.

00:18:20She wanted to peel back the sincerity from his lies,

00:18:23to know whether he'd harbor even a shred of genuine love for her in the past three years.

00:18:30Winona, I'll be right there.

00:18:32I've got something to take care of, so don't wait up for me.

00:18:34You'll be the most beautiful bride in a few days.

00:18:40Noelle sat on the bed and swallowed back her tears.

00:18:43Two hours later, she finished washing up and got into bed to hit the head.

00:18:47Just as she was drifting off, the door slung open.

00:18:50Chester, who was supposed to be hosting a party at a bar with Winona, walked in.

00:18:54He smelled an alcohol.

00:18:56He carelessly ripped open his shirt, tossed back the covers, and pressed down on Noelle.

00:19:00As soon as the two made contact, Noelle's drowsiness vanished.

00:19:04She became acutely aware that the person pressing down on her was indeed Simon.

00:19:09Noelle's body went rigid, and her face drained of all color.

00:19:12She threw all her strength into shoving Simon off her and curled up at the head of the bed.

00:19:16Are you still mad?

00:19:17He rubbed his temples, his mannerisms exactly like Chester's.

00:19:21Even his voice, soaked with alcohol, was indistinguishable.

00:19:23If Noelle hadn't heard that Chester had kept himself chaste for Winona,

00:19:27she wouldn't have been able to tell them apart.

00:19:29I already told you that if I had feelings for Winona, you and I would never be getting married.

00:19:34He moved to kiss her.

00:19:36Her eyes widened, and she jerked aside, gagging.

00:19:38She retched until her eyes turned red.

00:19:41She couldn't stop.

00:19:42She shoved Simon away and ran for the bathroom.

00:19:45She watched her, his brows knitting and eyes glinting.

00:19:51You guys heard that, right?

00:19:52She's gagging.

00:19:53Don't tell me she's pregnant.

00:19:55Don't let this get out of hand, Simon.

00:19:57What if she clings to you after the truth is out?

00:20:00Noelle stiffened, and her blood ran cold.

00:20:02It hit her that Simon's phone had been on a call the whole time.

00:20:05Chester, Simon, this is too much.

00:20:07Too much?

00:20:08She's been targeting you for ages.

00:20:09This is the punishment she deserves.

00:20:11But what if she really is pregnant?

00:20:14That's impossible.

00:20:16Even if she is, we'll make sure it's taken care of.

00:20:18Right, Simon?

00:20:19Oh, of course.

00:20:20For some reason, he felt a sudden, sharp twist in his chest.

00:20:24The next second, he saw Noelle open the door and stare at him, her face as white as a sheet.

00:20:30What's wrong, Elle?

00:20:31You look awful.

00:20:32Are you feeling okay?

00:20:33Are you...

00:20:34pregnant?

00:20:35No, my stomach's just acting up.

00:20:38The following morning, Noelle went to the hospital for her scheduled abortion.

00:20:42Elle, the baby already has a heartbeat at seven weeks, and all the indicators look good.

00:20:47Are you sure you want to terminate?

00:20:49I'm positive.

00:20:52It was noon by the time she left the hospital.

00:20:55Chester called, and his car pulled up at the entrance moments later.

00:20:58Come on, I'm taking you to lunch.

00:21:01They rode in silence.

00:21:02A small smile playing on Chester's lips.

00:21:05The whole time.

00:21:05It was also the one Noelle hated most.

00:21:08As soon as they reached the restaurant, they saw Winona and Simon already waiting for them.

00:21:13Elle, I crossed the line yesterday, so I queued for this trending cake to apologize.

00:21:18You have to try it.

00:21:19During the meal, she kept reminiscing about her, Chester, and Simon as kids.

00:21:24Chester and Simon have always spoiled me.

00:21:26When we played house, they'd fight over who got to be my groom.

00:21:30In middle school, some boys cornered me, and the two of them got hurt badly trying to protect me.

00:21:36They were in the hospital for ages.

00:21:38Once, I climbed a tree and couldn't get down.

00:21:41Chester scrawled on the ground to be my groom.

00:21:44And Simon laughed along.

00:21:45The three of them chatted one, and Noelle stayed silent.

00:21:48Elle, why aren't you saying anything?

00:21:51Do you have a problem with me?

00:21:52I know we had misunderstandings in college, but I hope we can be best friends now that you're marrying Chester.

00:21:58Noelle didn't move for a long moment or even look at her.

00:22:01She suddenly clutched the front of her blouse as her breath came in gasps.

00:22:05Angry red hives spread across her forearm, forming a shocking and raw sight.

00:22:09She fumbled for her bag.

00:22:11You're having an allergic reaction.

00:22:13Noelle had a severe peanut allergy.

00:22:15She was usually careful, but in case of accidental exposure and no time to get help, she always kept an

00:22:21EpiPen in her bag.

00:22:22It was something that could save her life when seconds mattered.

00:22:25She'd already grabbed the EpiPen.

00:22:28Chester, I feel old.

00:22:32Winona.

00:22:32Chester, Winona looks like she's having an allergic reaction.

00:22:35Chester froze mid-stride, remembering that Noelle had ordered seafood broth during the meal.

00:22:39His expression went cold in an instant as he turned and stormed over to Noelle.

00:22:48You caused Winona to have an allergic reaction.

00:22:51She needs the medication first.

00:22:53With that, we marched straight to Winona and swiftly administered the injection without the slightest bit of hesitation.

00:22:59You're a doctor, Noelle.

00:23:00You should have other ways of saving yourself.

00:23:02Winona doesn't know anything.

00:23:04She needs the EpiPen more.

00:23:06I'll get the car.

00:23:07Noelle collapsed to the floor.

00:23:09Her bloodshot eyes locked on their retreating figures.

00:23:12From beginning to end, none of them looked back.

00:23:16Miss, are you okay?

00:23:20Elle, you're finally awake.

00:23:22Are you feeling any discomfort?

00:23:24Elle, I know you're mad at me, but the Gray and Johnson families have deep ties.

00:23:28We can't let anything happen to Winona on our watch.

00:23:31I had no choice.

00:23:32You're about to become a member of the Gray family.

00:23:34We have shared interests.

00:23:36You should be more understanding.

00:23:37You know I love you most, don't you?

00:23:39Come on, Noelle.

00:23:41Chester had no choice.

00:23:42Affluent families like ours have our own problems.

00:23:45We have to put the bigger picture first.

00:23:46As your family, we can only ask you to bear with it for now.

00:23:49Noelle's hands balled into tight fists under the blanket.

00:23:52She opened her eyes and fixed her gaze on the two men as she sneered inwardly.

00:23:56They were leaving no stone unturned to sweet-talk and brainwash her.

00:24:01I want to rest.

00:24:13Hello, am I speaking to a live streaming company?

00:24:16I'd like to place an order.

00:24:20After hanging up, her hand moved on instinct to the pendant at her chest, only to grasp at nothing.

00:24:26The pendant containing Marie's hair and ashes was gone.

00:24:35She was about to go find a nurse when she received a text.

00:24:38Winona had sent a photo of her necklace.

00:24:41If you want it back, come now.

00:24:43Otherwise, I'll dump what's inside into the toilet.

00:24:46A crushing fury washed over Noelle, almost making her vision go dark.

00:24:52Her chest heaved with rage as she rushed to Winona's hospital room.

00:24:59Inside, Winona stood by the window.

00:25:01The necklace dangling from her fingertips, it swayed just outside the window sill, ready to drop at any moment.

00:25:09Winona Johnson, give me back my necklace.

00:25:14You saw my social media updates, right?

00:25:17And here I thought you would keep putting on that holier-than-thou act.

00:25:21You wanted me dead so badly in the past, yet here you are, putting up with anything just to marry

00:25:28into the Grey family.

00:25:30Give me back my necklace.

00:25:33Get on your knees and prostrate yourself before me if you want it.

00:25:37Admit you're a pathetic hypocrite.

00:25:41Never.

00:25:42Don't push me too far, Winona.

00:25:45Is this the first time you've realized just how far I can push?

00:25:48That stubborn attitude of yours and your refusal to bend to anyone's will is what I hate most about you.

00:25:54If you just kneeled to me back then, I wouldn't have kept targeting you for years.

00:25:59You've seen how much I mean to Chester.

00:26:02Here's the deal.

00:26:04Grovel at my feet and beg me for mercy.

00:26:06Not only will I return the necklace, but I'll also help you get a solid foothold in the Grey family.

00:26:11I won't kneel.

00:26:14You couldn't break me before, and you never will.

00:26:18I will never bow to someone as vile as you.

00:26:21You.

00:26:24Fine.

00:26:26Since you don't want the necklace, let's just toss it.

00:26:33Give it back.

00:26:36She whirled to run downstairs, but Winona yanked tight on her clothes.

00:26:41Holding her back.

00:26:42I'm sorry, Elle.

00:26:44I won't go near Chester again.

00:26:47Please don't push me off.

00:26:56Noelle Rutherford, what are you doing?

00:27:06Winona, are you okay?

00:27:08I'm sorry.

00:27:09It's all my fault.

00:27:13Chester, we should stop contacting each other from now on.

00:27:19What are you talking about?

00:27:21Don't worry.

00:27:23I won't let you suffer in silence.

00:27:26I can't believe you're still bullying Winona after all these years.

00:27:30Noelle.

00:27:31I didn't.

00:27:33She threw my necklace, and I...

00:27:36That's enough.

00:27:37Even now, you're making excuses.

00:27:40Winona has always been gentle and timid.

00:27:44How could she ever bully anyone?

00:27:46You're the one who's at fault.

00:27:48Someone else bullied you, yet you took it out on her.

00:27:51I didn't.

00:27:52She's the one who's been bullying me.

00:27:55She's tormented me this whole time.

00:27:59You still won't see sense.

00:28:02If you aren't taught a lesson now, who knows what you'll do?

00:28:05You'll push someone out a window today.

00:28:07So will you start committing murder tomorrow?

00:28:22What are you doing?

00:28:24No one answered.

00:28:26No matter how she fought, Chester and Simon just hauled her forward in silence,

00:28:31their tight jawlines carved with fury.

00:28:34In one last glance back at the hospital room,

00:28:37Noelle met Winona's eyes.

00:28:39They were smug, vicious, and triumphant.

00:28:46Noelle was led to a bungee platform at the mountaintop.

00:28:49The tower rose over 300 feet, and the cliff yawned beneath her feet.

00:28:54The second she stepped onto it, her face went chalk white,

00:28:58and her legs started to shake.

00:29:01Chester's and Simon's expressions remained icy.

00:29:04They took the safety locks from the staff and personally buckled them on her,

00:29:08forcing her to the edge of the jump platform.

00:29:12Noelle stared into the emphysema rope, her whole body going rigid.

00:29:16All she could hear was the thundering of her own heartbeat.

00:29:20Chester, you know I'm terrified of heights.

00:29:24I know.

00:29:24Since you tried to push Winona out the window, I'll give you a taste of what it's like to fall.

00:29:28This is the punishment you deserve, Elle.

00:29:31The lady of the gray household can't be a vicious woman.

00:29:34Learn your lesson today.

00:29:35If you're sincere about correcting your errors, we'll get married as planned.

00:29:39Don't be scared.

00:29:40You won't die.

00:29:41With that, they reached out and shoved her over the edge.

00:29:45The brutal drop seized her.

00:29:48Noelle's heartbeat stopped for a few seconds, and her chest ached.

00:29:53Terror beyond words sealed her throat.

00:29:55She couldn't even scream.

00:29:57All that came out were strangled whimpers and tears that scattered in the wind.

00:30:03Her eyes held nothing but desolation and despair.

00:30:11She was left hanging upside down over the cliff for half an hour.

00:30:15Only when her breathing faltered and her consciousness began to fray did they haul her back up.

00:30:21Noelle collapsed on the platform, gasping for air,

00:30:24trying to ease the tingling in her limbs from lack of oxygen.

00:30:30Ms. Rutherford, before Mr. Chester and Mr. Simon left,

00:30:34they ordered you had to jump ten times before you can leave.

00:30:38Noelle hadn't even processed the words when she was pushed off again.

00:30:42Once, twice, thrice.

00:30:43Each time, she was left dangling over the cliff for half an hour.

00:30:47The brief breaks in between didn't ease the oxygen deprivation.

00:30:51As Noelle's mind grew fuzzier, the ten jumps were finally over.

00:30:55The sky was already pitch black.

00:30:57The platform's harsh white floodlights were all that held Noelle's last scraps of awareness.

00:31:09Take me to the hospital.

00:31:12I'm sorry, Mrs. Rutherford.

00:31:14Mr. Chester and Mr. Simon made it clear that no one is to help you.

00:31:17The Gray family owns this area, and I don't want to lose my job.

00:31:22He left.

00:31:23The glare of the floodlight stung Noelle's eyes, making tears slip down her face.

00:31:29She rested there for a while before forcing herself to stand and make her way down the mountain.

00:31:36She was halfway down it when she came across a kind tourist who was also on the way back.

00:31:43They brought her back to the city.

00:31:45Noelle didn't go back to the villa.

00:31:47Instead, she went straight to the hospital and, with a flashlight,

00:31:51started searching the lawn beneath the inpatient department for the necklace.

00:31:56As time dragged on, she grew more frantic.

00:32:01Tears shimmered in her blood-shot eyes.

00:32:05Who are you?

00:32:06What do you think you're doing?

00:32:08It was a hospital security guard.

00:32:11With his help,

00:32:13She found the cleaner in charge of the lawn.

00:32:16Yeah, I did notice a necklace.

00:32:18I figured nobody wanted it and tossed it into the trash.

00:32:24Which trash can?

00:32:27It's already been cleared and sent to the dump.

00:32:31I'm afraid you won't be able to find it,

00:32:33even if you want it now.

00:32:40Which dump?

00:32:41That necklace is very important to me.

00:32:43I have to get it back.

00:32:47Noelle searched the junkyard for an entire day.

00:32:50The moment she found the necklace,

00:32:51the tears she'd been holding back,

00:32:53finally fell.

00:32:54But the next second,

00:32:56she realized the pendant was empty.

00:32:58The hair and ashes she'd stored inside were gone.

00:33:01Her head buzzed,

00:33:02and she ran for the hospital with the necklace clutched in her hand.

00:33:06Just as she reached the entrance,

00:33:08she ran into Winona,

00:33:09who had been discharged.

00:33:14Which dumpster did this piece of garbage crawl out of?

00:33:19Where are the things that were in my pendant?

00:33:25You mean that filthy stuff.

00:33:27I dumped them in the toilet

00:33:29and flushed them away ages ago.

00:33:32Winona Johnson!

00:33:34Winona staggered backward,

00:33:36clutching her cheek.

00:33:37She fell into Chester's arms.

00:33:40You still haven't learned your lesson, Noelle.

00:33:44She flushed my grandma's ashes down the toilet.

00:33:47That's enough.

00:33:50I can't believe you're even cursing your own grandmother to hurt Winona.

00:33:54You make me sick.

00:33:55The next second,

00:33:57he seized her wrist and shoved her hard.

00:34:00The driver of a speeding cab blared the horn,

00:34:03unable to break in time.

00:34:05He slammed into Noelle.

00:34:06She was sent flying before landing in the flower bed.

00:34:09Agonizing pain tore through her chest.

00:34:12Thick blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

00:34:15She instinctively looked toward Chester,

00:34:17only to see him shielding Winona with heartache in his eyes.

00:34:20He ushered her into the car Simon had brought around.

00:34:24From beginning to end,

00:34:25he didn't spare Noelle a single glance.

00:34:27She blacked out.

00:34:29Noelle lay in the hospital for two days.

00:34:32Through Winona's social media updates,

00:34:34she saw Chester escorting her to banquets and public events.

00:34:38With the wedding so close,

00:34:40he couldn't hold back anymore.

00:34:41He didn't even bother putting on an act.

00:34:45Noelle made her own preparations for the wedding day.

00:34:49The afternoon before the wedding,

00:34:51Chester came to pick her up from the hospital.

00:34:53He brought her favorite bellflowers.

00:34:55I was too impulsive the other day,

00:34:57so this is my apology.

00:34:58But you need to stop targeting Winona, too.

00:35:01Tomorrow is our wedding.

00:35:02I've prepared a surprise for you.

00:35:07Perfect.

00:35:09I've prepared a surprise for you, too.

00:35:11Chester paused.

00:35:12A flicker of awkwardness flashed in his eyes

00:35:15before he smoothed it over.

00:35:17On the drive back to the villa,

00:35:19the weather turned,

00:35:20and there was a torrential downfall.

00:35:22When thunder cracked,

00:35:23Chester grew restless and on edge.

00:35:26He kept one hand on the wheel

00:35:28while dialing Winona over and over again with the other.

00:35:31The calls went unanswered.

00:35:32He abruptly slammed on the brakes,

00:35:35pulled over,

00:35:36and grabbed an umbrella from the car.

00:35:38He handed it to Noelle.

00:35:40I've got something to deal with.

00:35:42You should grab a cab back.

00:35:43Noelle didn't take the umbrella.

00:35:45She simply gave Chester an unreadable look

00:35:48before stepping out without a backward glance

00:35:50and shutting the door.

00:35:51He hesitated and stared at the umbrella in his hand.

00:35:54An odd feeling flickered through him.

00:35:56But Winona's call came at that moment.

00:35:59She sounded like she was on the verge of tears.

00:36:03Chester, I'm scared.

00:36:05Hurry up and come to me.

00:36:07Chester blanched.

00:36:09His hand moved away from the door handle,

00:36:10and he immediately drove off.

00:36:13Noelle stood there,

00:36:14only just realizing that she'd carried the bouquet

00:36:17Chester had given her out of the car.

00:36:19As she watched the taillights vanish into the rain,

00:36:22she set the flowers on a trash can and hailed it back.

00:36:25Back at the villa,

00:36:26she received a message from Chester.

00:36:28I've got some urgent matters to deal with,

00:36:30so I won't be home tonight.

00:36:32She didn't reply.

00:36:33Maybe it was because she'd been in the rain,

00:36:35but she ran a low fever that night,

00:36:37drifting in and out of dreams.

00:36:38One moment, she saw Winona beating her up

00:36:41until she couldn't stand.

00:36:43Then, she pressed a foot to her face to humiliate her.

00:36:46The next moment, she saw Chester soothing her,

00:36:50cooking for her, and watching movies with her.

00:36:53Lastly, she saw the first time they'd slept together

00:36:56and the countless times after.

00:36:58Tears slid from the corners of her eyes.

00:37:01When she woke, her gaze was nothing but ice.

00:37:04It was her and Chester's wedding day,

00:37:06which happened to fall a week after Marie's death.

00:37:09At first light,

00:37:10Noelle took her suitcase to the cemetery.

00:37:13After leaving the gravesite,

00:37:15she grabbed a cab to the hospital

00:37:17to join the group departure.

00:37:19On her way there,

00:37:20she checked her WhatsApp to confirm

00:37:22every detail and contingency

00:37:24for the wedding with the team.

00:37:27Then, she found a live stream channel

00:37:29she'd bookmarked and tapped in.

00:37:31On camera,

00:37:32a glamorous influencer greeted the audience.

00:37:35Hello, everyone.

00:37:36Today, by the bride's invitation,

00:37:39we're attending a wedding

00:37:40and broadcasting it live.

00:37:42Noelle stared at the phone screen,

00:37:44a cold, dark light

00:37:46glinting in her eyes.

00:37:51At the wedding venue,

00:37:52Chester wore a groom's tuxedo

00:37:54while Simon and Renona were dressed

00:37:56as the best man and maid of honor.

00:37:58The ceremony was a simple garden one

00:38:00and the guests were all young,

00:38:02familiar faces.

00:38:03Every guest knew exactly

00:38:05what they were waiting

00:38:06for the show to begin.

00:38:07When the live stream crew walked in,

00:38:09Chester froze for a beat

00:38:10and stepped forward

00:38:11to ask what they were doing there.

00:38:13He frowned

00:38:13when he heard Noelle had hired them.

00:38:15I'm sorry,

00:38:16but it's inconvenient

00:38:17to live stream today's wedding.

00:38:19Please.

00:38:19Before he could finish,

00:38:21Winona came over

00:38:22and tugged on his sleeve.

00:38:23She said sweetly,

00:38:25Chester,

00:38:26since Elle invited them,

00:38:27we should respect her wishes.

00:38:29Hi, everyone.

00:38:30I'm today's maid of honor

00:38:31and a childhood friend

00:38:32of both the groom

00:38:32and his best man.

00:38:34Noelle smiled mockingly

00:38:35as she watched things play out

00:38:37on her phone screen.

00:38:38It was time for the ceremony to start,

00:38:41yet the bride still hadn't arrived.

00:38:43Chester called Noelle again and again,

00:38:46only to be told each time

00:38:48that her phone was powered off.

00:38:50He furrowed his brows

00:38:51and turned to his assistant.

00:38:53Check the hospital.

00:38:54See whether Noelle

00:38:55is with her grandmother.

00:38:56He deliberately left Marie

00:38:58out of the ceremony that day,

00:39:00afraid that she would be upset

00:39:01or aggravated

00:39:02by what was about to happen.

00:39:04As he listened to the cool,

00:39:06robotic voice tell him

00:39:07that Noelle's phone was off,

00:39:09he grew increasingly anxious.

00:39:11Had she found something out?

00:39:12Just then,

00:39:13the massive screen behind them

00:39:15crackled to life with voices.

00:39:17Chester,

00:39:18will Noelle have a meltdown

00:39:19when she finds out

00:39:20I've been pretending to be you

00:39:21and playing her this whole time?

00:39:23Chester's and Simon's faces

00:39:24drained of color.

00:39:26Noelle had found out ahead of time.

00:39:28She'd never imagined Chester

00:39:29having an identical twin.

00:39:30When she finds out

00:39:31he's the one

00:39:32who's been getting into her pants

00:39:33these past three years,

00:39:34that's punishing.

00:39:35He'll make her feel

00:39:36on top of the world

00:39:37before dropping her into the abyss.

00:39:39Gotta say that he's put in

00:39:40some serious work to achieve.

00:39:41Panic surged in both of them.

00:39:44Before they could react,

00:39:45the footage on the screen

00:39:46cut to a new scene.

00:39:48In a bathroom,

00:39:49Winona ordered a group

00:39:50of young women

00:39:50to strip Noelle

00:39:52and press lit cigarettes

00:39:53to her skin

00:39:54one by one

00:39:55to burn her.

00:39:56She also made them

00:39:57slap her across the face

00:39:58before finally shoving

00:39:59her head down

00:40:00into a toilet.

00:40:01The crowd fell silent.

00:40:02Only Noelle's screams

00:40:03echoed through the stillness.

00:40:05On the screen,

00:40:06Winona's flawlessly made up face

00:40:08twisted with venom

00:40:09and arrogance.

00:40:10Noelle,

00:40:11Brother Bird.

00:40:12You fuck nerds

00:40:13have seized my fight

00:40:14with the counter spell.

00:40:15Get on your knees

00:40:16and drop at my cheek now

00:40:18or I'll make the next

00:40:19four years

00:40:19of your fight

00:40:20with a living head.

00:40:21Chester and Simon

00:40:22stood frozen in place

00:40:23as their blood ran cold.

00:40:25One scene after another

00:40:27showed Winona

00:40:27bullying well

00:40:28recessively.

00:40:30The video finally

00:40:31froze

00:40:31on Winona's

00:40:32cruel expression.

00:40:33Only then

00:40:34did the brothers

00:40:35snap to their senses

00:40:36and stiffly turn

00:40:37to look at Winona.

00:40:38She'd been lying

00:40:39to them all along.

00:40:43Winona screamed

00:40:44like she'd lost her mind.

00:40:46Turn it off.

00:40:47Shut it off.

00:40:48Right then,

00:40:49the massive scream

00:40:51started playing

00:40:52the bullying footage again.

00:40:53This time,

00:40:54however,

00:40:55Winona looked younger

00:40:56and the victim

00:40:57was someone else.

00:40:58A girl in a high school uniform.

00:41:00More clips popped up

00:41:01one after another

00:41:02and multiple videos

00:41:04played at once.

00:41:05Aside from Winona's

00:41:06frantic shrieks,

00:41:07there were all kinds

00:41:08of other screams.

00:41:16It was you!

00:41:17You drove my daughter

00:41:18to jump to her death!

00:41:19You destroyed my family

00:41:20and forced us to leave!

00:41:22All the staff

00:41:22who were supposed to be

00:41:23doing their jobs

00:41:24charged out,

00:41:25accusing her of her crimes

00:41:26and beating them.

00:41:27Every single one of them

00:41:29was either a victim

00:41:30or a victim's family.

00:41:32Winona had caused

00:41:33more than one person's death.

00:41:34But whenever these people

00:41:35had tried to ask

00:41:36the internet

00:41:37or the police for help,

00:41:38their efforts had been

00:41:39suppressed almost immediately.

00:41:41The victims had either

00:41:42died or begged for mercy

00:41:44until Winona was satisfied.

00:41:46Then,

00:41:46she'd moved on

00:41:47to the next target.

00:41:49Noelle was her

00:41:50longest-lasting victim.

00:41:51She was also the one

00:41:52Winona hated most.

00:41:53The more Noelle

00:41:54refused to break,

00:41:55the more Winona

00:41:56wanted to destroy her.

00:41:58At first,

00:41:59Noelle had exposed

00:42:00Winona online

00:42:00and tried going

00:42:01to the police,

00:42:02but nothing worked.

00:42:03Later,

00:42:04she'd spent a lot of time

00:42:05gathering evidence

00:42:06of Winona bullying others.

00:42:08She'd put in a lot of effort

00:42:09convincing these people

00:42:10to trust her

00:42:11and hand over their proof.

00:42:12She'd also persuaded them

00:42:14to side with her.

00:42:15Even during the years

00:42:16Winona was abroad,

00:42:17Noelle hadn't given up

00:42:18on her plan for revenge.

00:42:20From the moment

00:42:21she'd overheard the plot

00:42:22against her

00:42:22while standing outside

00:42:23that private room,

00:42:25she'd decided

00:42:25to use this wedding

00:42:26to broadcast Winona's crimes

00:42:28live for everyone to see.

00:42:30Only if there were

00:42:31enough victims,

00:42:32only if public outrage

00:42:34grew big enough

00:42:34would the Johnsons

00:42:35be unable to smother this.

00:42:37The venue fell

00:42:38into a dead hush,

00:42:39broken only by

00:42:40the victim's family's

00:42:41curses and punches.

00:42:42Chester, save me!

00:42:44Save me!

00:42:44Chester and Simon

00:42:45clenched their fists

00:42:46so tightly

00:42:47their bodies trembled.

00:42:48Their eyes turned

00:42:49bloodshot.

00:42:50The person they'd protected

00:42:51since childhood,

00:42:52someone they thought

00:42:53was gentle and timid,

00:42:54had turned out

00:42:55to be someone like this.

00:42:56For her,

00:42:57they'd set up a trap

00:42:57against Noelle.

00:42:58They'd fancied

00:42:59themselves righteous judges,

00:43:00but they were actually

00:43:01accomplices to evil.

00:43:03They charged ahead

00:43:04and pushed into the crowd.

00:43:06Winona struggled

00:43:06toward them

00:43:07when she saw them.

00:43:08Chester, Simon,

00:43:09save me!

00:43:10But the next second,

00:43:11she met their bloodshot eyes

00:43:12that were cold

00:43:13and full of disgust.

00:43:15Chester grabbed her

00:43:16by the collar

00:43:17and hauled her up,

00:43:18his voice shaking

00:43:19with anger and pain

00:43:21as he roared,

00:43:21You've been lying to me

00:43:22all along, Winona.

00:43:24You egged me on

00:43:24to go after Noelle.

00:43:26He thought of all

00:43:26the years of deception

00:43:28and how Noelle

00:43:29already knew the truth.

00:43:30He thought about

00:43:31their confrontation

00:43:31in the hospital.

00:43:32She looked at him

00:43:33with disbelief and pain

00:43:35before the emotions

00:43:36had faded

00:43:36into dead hopelessness.

00:43:37He couldn't stop shaking

00:43:39as panic crawled

00:43:39up his chest.

00:43:40Meanwhile,

00:43:41Simon stood beside him,

00:43:42looking at Winona

00:43:43like he wanted

00:43:44to kill her.

00:43:45I...

00:43:45I didn't.

00:43:47That wretch Noelle

00:43:48set me up.

00:43:49The videos are fake.

00:43:51You're still lying.

00:43:52She reached for him,

00:43:53pleading.

00:43:54She picked on me first.

00:43:55I was just fighting back.

00:43:57Chester,

00:43:58you have to believe me.

00:43:59Simon kicked her

00:44:00square in the chest,

00:44:01sending her flying

00:44:02with a brutal thud.

00:44:03The crowd surged

00:44:04forward again,

00:44:05swarming her

00:44:06and beating her.

00:44:07Stop right there!

00:44:08The police officers

00:44:10stormed the bottle

00:44:10taking Winona

00:44:11and the victims

00:44:12in for investigation.

00:44:13They collected

00:44:14all the evidence

00:44:15before leaving.

00:44:15By then,

00:44:16Noelle had already

00:44:17reached the airport.

00:44:18She exited the live stream

00:44:20and checked the news online.

00:44:21The internet

00:44:22had exploded.

00:44:23There were headlines

00:44:24everywhere about how

00:44:26Winona,

00:44:26the Johnson family's

00:44:28heiress,

00:44:28was a bully.

00:44:30Chester and Simon

00:44:31were also being

00:44:32cursed to hell

00:44:33and back

00:44:34for what they'd done.

00:44:35A faint smile

00:44:36tugged at Noelle's lips.

00:44:38She pulled her old phone

00:44:39out of her bag

00:44:40and turned it on.

00:44:41Then,

00:44:42she sent Chester and Simon

00:44:43some photos,

00:44:44her abortion procedure form,

00:44:46and the images

00:44:46of the aborted embryo.

00:44:48Then,

00:44:48she removed the sim card,

00:44:50snapped it in two,

00:44:51and dropped the phone

00:44:52into an airport

00:44:53trash bin.

00:44:55She boarded her flight

00:44:56without another look back.

00:45:00As Winona was dragged

00:45:02past Chester,

00:45:03she fought back

00:45:04and grabbed his sleeve.

00:45:05The next second,

00:45:06she met a pair

00:45:07of bloodshot eyes

00:45:08that blazed with hatred.

00:45:09She froze,

00:45:11and he flung her off

00:45:12roughly.

00:45:13The venue fell silent,

00:45:15leaving only Chester

00:45:16and Simon behind,

00:45:17looking distraught.

00:45:18Chester's assistant,

00:45:19who'd gone to the hospital,

00:45:21returned.

00:45:25Mr. Chester,

00:45:26Ms. Rutherford

00:45:27isn't at the hospital.

00:45:28The nurse said

00:45:29her grandmother

00:45:30passed away a week ago.

00:45:31What?

00:45:32No way.

00:45:34Why didn't she say anything

00:45:36if her grandma died?

00:45:37The time of death

00:45:38was last Friday

00:45:40at 11 p.m.

00:45:42I double-checked.

00:45:43Last Friday,

00:45:44the night of their get-together

00:45:45in that private room,

00:45:46could it be that Noel

00:45:47had overheard their conversation

00:45:48and chosen not to tell them

00:45:50about Marie's death?

00:45:51Chester suddenly remembered

00:45:52how Winona had taken his phone

00:45:54to check on him

00:45:54when they'd been at the airport.

00:45:56He pulled it out

00:45:57and saw dozens of missed calls

00:45:58wiped from the log,

00:46:00along with deleted text messages.

00:46:02Damn it!

00:46:03He bolted,

00:46:04and Simon hurried after them.

00:46:07They jumped into the car

00:46:08and sped toward the room.

00:46:10No one was there.

00:46:11There was a USB drive

00:46:13on the coffee table,

00:46:14and a note was pinned beneath it.

00:46:16Chester Gray,

00:46:17trusting you so easily

00:46:19is the thing I regret most.

00:46:21Chester's fingers trembled

00:46:22as he held the note,

00:46:23and his eyes reddened

00:46:24in an instant.

00:46:25Simon had already plugged

00:46:27the USB drive

00:46:28into the computer

00:46:29and opened the folder.

00:46:31Inside were three years' worth

00:46:33of evidence

00:46:33of Noel being bullied.

00:46:35Just then,

00:46:37both their phones

00:46:37pinged at once.

00:46:39They saw the photos

00:46:40of the abortion procedure form,

00:46:42and the images

00:46:43of the aborted embryo

00:46:45that Noel had sent them.

00:46:46She'd also written a message.

00:46:49As you wished,

00:46:50the baby's been taken care of.

00:46:52Dead silence settled

00:46:54over the room.

00:46:55Noel had gotten pregnant,

00:46:56and she'd terminated it.

00:46:58Chester and Simon shook

00:46:59as they held their phones.

00:47:01Jealousy and heartbreak

00:47:02tore through Chester

00:47:03while Simon's eyes

00:47:05filled with tears.

00:47:06That was his baby.

00:47:08He remembered the look

00:47:09in Noel's eyes

00:47:11when she'd come out

00:47:11of the bathroom that night.

00:47:14Suddenly...

00:47:15I told you to be careful.

00:47:20You're the real culprit here.

00:47:22They grappled

00:47:23and swung at each other,

00:47:25unleashing every ounce

00:47:26of pent-up resentment.

00:47:28Only when the blows

00:47:30landed on their bodies

00:47:31did they dull the guilt

00:47:32and regret

00:47:33that threatened

00:47:34to swallow them whole.

00:47:35They kept fighting

00:47:36until they were covered

00:47:37in bruises

00:47:38and too exhausted

00:47:39to throw another punch.

00:47:40They collapsed on the floor,

00:47:42gasping for breath.

00:47:44After a moment,

00:47:45Chester scrambled

00:47:46to his feet.

00:47:52I'm going to find her.

00:47:54Simon rushed after him.

00:47:56They drove straight

00:47:58to the hospital

00:47:58and made a beeline

00:48:00for the department

00:48:00where Noel worked.

00:48:02Everyone there

00:48:03had seen the news online.

00:48:05Tanya looked at them,

00:48:07her expression cold

00:48:08and full of contempt.

00:48:12Elle signed up

00:48:12for Doctors Without Borders.

00:48:14She left today.

00:48:15I don't know

00:48:16where exactly she's gone.

00:48:23Chester and Simon

00:48:24could hardly believe

00:48:25their ears.

00:48:26Doctors Without Borders?

00:48:27That's way too dangerous.

00:48:29Has she lost her mind?

00:48:30Chester was equally frantic.

00:48:33He shot Tanya

00:48:34an icy look

00:48:35before turning on his heel

00:48:36and leaving.

00:48:37Check Noel's flight.

00:48:38I need to know

00:48:39where she went.

00:48:40Now.

00:48:40As soon as he hung up,

00:48:42he got a call

00:48:43from his family.

00:48:44You and Simon

00:48:45are to get the hell

00:48:46back here right now.

00:48:47Stanley Gray

00:48:48and Marjorie White

00:48:49were Chester

00:48:50and Simon's parents.

00:48:52They also had

00:48:52an older brother,

00:48:53Felix Gray.

00:48:54The three of them

00:48:55sat on the couch

00:48:56in the Gray residence

00:48:56and stared down

00:48:57at Chester and Simon.

00:48:59The tension

00:48:59in the room

00:49:00was palpable.

00:49:01Look what you two

00:49:02have done.

00:49:03Gray Corporation's stock

00:49:04is on the verge

00:49:04of a limit down.

00:49:06Thanks to your stupidity.

00:49:07Have you forgotten

00:49:08your manners?

00:49:08Who gave you permission

00:49:09to treat a young woman

00:49:10like that?

00:49:11Chester, Simon,

00:49:12you went too far.

00:49:13This isn't just

00:49:14a devastating blow

00:49:15to that young woman.

00:49:16It's also a significant hit

00:49:17to Gray Corporation's

00:49:18public image.

00:49:20There's a public outcry

00:49:21against our family now.

00:49:22If we don't handle

00:49:23this properly,

00:49:24our reputation

00:49:24will suffer for a long time.

00:49:26The best move now

00:49:27is to apologize.

00:49:28Make sure it's sincere.

00:49:30You keep apologizing

00:49:31until she forgives you.

00:49:32At the same time,

00:49:33you pin the responsibility.

00:49:34on Winona.

00:49:35The Johnsons

00:49:36are already in chaos.

00:49:37Winona isn't getting

00:49:38out of this.

00:49:39He narrowed his eyes

00:49:40dangerously at his brothers.

00:49:42You don't still

00:49:43have feelings for her,

00:49:45do you?

00:49:45Of course not.

00:49:47The thought that

00:49:47she's that vicious

00:49:48and that she's been

00:49:49playing us for years

00:49:50makes me want

00:49:51to wring her dad.

00:49:52We know we messed up.

00:49:53We'll cooperate

00:49:54fully on PR.

00:49:56Good.

00:49:56Our top priority now

00:49:57is earning that

00:49:58young woman's forgiveness.

00:50:00Ideally, get her to

00:50:01issue a joint statement

00:50:02with us.

00:50:02Noelle Rutherford, right?

00:50:04Where is she now?

00:50:05The living room

00:50:05fell silent.

00:50:07After a long beat,

00:50:08Chester slumped

00:50:09and said,

00:50:10She's gone.

00:50:11She joined

00:50:11Doctors Without Borders.

00:50:13We don't know

00:50:13her exact location.

00:50:15Oh?

00:50:15Interesting.

00:50:16She held her ground

00:50:17despite years of bullying

00:50:19and seized the moment

00:50:20to fight back

00:50:20after learning

00:50:21about your stunt.

00:50:22That's impressive.

00:50:23Indeed she is.

00:50:24If you can earn

00:50:25her forgiveness,

00:50:26I'll agree to let her

00:50:27marry into our family.

00:50:28Chester and Simon

00:50:29exchanged a look,

00:50:30both secretly thrilled.

00:50:32That's beside the point now.

00:50:33Even if she isn't here,

00:50:35you still need to apologize.

00:50:37Today,

00:50:37you'll work with PR

00:50:39to record an apology video,

00:50:41then issue a written statement.

00:50:43Once the public outrage

00:50:44dies down

00:50:45and we recoup the losses,

00:50:47whether you chase after her

00:50:48is your business.

00:50:49I won't interfere.

00:50:50I only have one condition.

00:50:51You two can't turn on

00:50:52each other over a woman.

00:50:54Two hours later,

00:50:55Grey Corporation's

00:50:56official apology statement

00:50:58climbed to the top

00:50:59of the trending list

00:51:00thanks to careful orchestration.

00:51:01Elle,

00:51:02I'm truly sorry.

00:51:04After three years together,

00:51:05you've genuinely moved me

00:51:07with all the goodness in you.

00:51:08I hesitated about

00:51:10following through with the plan,

00:51:11but after Winona's

00:51:12endless crying and accusations,

00:51:14I was tricked into believing her

00:51:15and decided to teach you

00:51:17a lesson at the wedding.

00:51:18I know I messed up,

00:51:19and I know you don't want

00:51:20to see me right now,

00:51:22but I'll find you

00:51:23and ask for your forgiveness

00:51:24in person.

00:51:25The public didn't buy it.

00:51:26Most of the online community

00:51:28stayed clear-headed

00:51:29and tore into the Grey Brothers

00:51:30without mercy.

00:51:31Seeing the backlash

00:51:32grow stronger,

00:51:34Grey Corporation

00:51:34issued another statement

00:51:36that Chester's and Simon's

00:51:37family shareholding

00:51:38would be reduced,

00:51:39and their rights

00:51:40to inherit executive management

00:51:41were revoked.

00:51:45Late at night,

00:51:47inside a private room

00:51:48at a club,

00:51:48Chester and Simon

00:51:49kept plying themselves

00:51:51with liquor.

00:51:51A pile of empty bottles

00:51:53already lined the table.

00:51:55Their friends,

00:51:55who had once schemed

00:51:57and planned alongside them,

00:51:58sat in a circle around them.

00:52:00However,

00:52:00what had once been

00:52:01a rowdy, lively atmosphere

00:52:03had fallen into dead silence.

00:52:05Chester,

00:52:05stop drinking!

00:52:07Keith Miller

00:52:07snatched the glass from Chester

00:52:09and reached for Simon's next.

00:52:11Things have already

00:52:12turned out this way.

00:52:13Booze won't fix anything!

00:52:14Drinking, exactly.

00:52:16Why exactly are you drinking anyway?

00:52:17Is it for your inheritance,

00:52:18Winona, or Noelle?

00:52:20Tell us,

00:52:20and we'll help you

00:52:21analyze the situation.

00:52:22Chester and Simon

00:52:23finally stirred

00:52:24from their drunken state

00:52:25at the mention of Noelle's name.

00:52:28L.

00:52:28Before Winona's return,

00:52:30his heart

00:52:30had belonged to her.

00:52:32He'd convinced himself

00:52:33that anything with Noelle

00:52:34was just an act.

00:52:35No real feelings were involved.

00:52:37Even though he'd always felt weird

00:52:38and off about her intimacy

00:52:40with Simon,

00:52:41he'd never dug into it.

00:52:42Now that Winona's true colors

00:52:43had been exposed,

00:52:44the guilt he felt toward Noelle

00:52:46came crashing in.

00:52:47And with it,

00:52:48resentment toward Simon.

00:52:49If he hadn't touched Noelle

00:52:50and gotten her pregnant,

00:52:52maybe none of this

00:52:52would have happened.

00:52:55You jerk!

00:52:56Who said you could touch her?

00:52:58Who allowed you to touch her?

00:52:59She's mine!

00:53:00Fueled by alcohol,

00:53:02he let loose

00:53:02the jealousy and frustration

00:53:04he'd buried for years.

00:53:05Did he love Noelle?

00:53:07He didn't know.

00:53:07All he knew was that

00:53:08with the truth out,

00:53:09she seemed more perfect

00:53:11and precious than ever.

00:53:12Simon fought back

00:53:13without mercy.

00:53:14Yours?

00:53:14You're the one who said

00:53:15you only loved Winona, Chester.

00:53:17You handed Noelle over to me.

00:53:19She was mine

00:53:19for the past three years.

00:53:21Who the hell

00:53:21do you think you are?

00:53:22He was losing it too.

00:53:24Every time he thought

00:53:25about Noelle's pale face

00:53:26and dead eyes

00:53:27when she'd walked out

00:53:28of the bathroom that night,

00:53:29his heart twisted

00:53:30like a knife

00:53:31was lodged in it.

00:53:32She really had been.

00:53:34She'd carried his child.

00:53:36She must have heard him

00:53:37say he wanted it gone.

00:53:38That was why she'd made

00:53:39the ruthless choice

00:53:40to terminate her own pregnancy.

00:53:42Simon had lied last week

00:53:43in the private room.

00:53:44He wasn't sick of sleeping

00:53:46with her at all.

00:53:47He just hadn't understood

00:53:48how he'd felt about her.

00:53:50He'd pegged her

00:53:50as malicious and cruel.

00:53:52And because of that,

00:53:53he'd hurt her again and again.

00:53:55But now,

00:53:55he knew how catastrophically

00:53:57wrong he'd been.

00:53:58She had to despise them both.

00:54:00After all the disgusting

00:54:01and vile things she'd heard

00:54:02and the hurt she'd suffered,

00:54:04there was no way

00:54:04she'd forgive them.

00:54:06Chester and Simon

00:54:06brawled like madmen

00:54:08as they saw red.

00:54:09No one could hold them back,

00:54:11no matter how hard they tried.

00:54:13I'm the one she loves, Simon.

00:54:15I'm the one she was going to marry.

00:54:17Who do you think you are?

00:54:18Thinking about

00:54:19Simon's entanglement

00:54:20with Noelle,

00:54:21Chester grabbed a bottle

00:54:22from the table

00:54:23and smashed it hard

00:54:24on Simon's head.

00:54:25As the glass exploded,

00:54:28Simon grabbed another bottle

00:54:29and cracked it

00:54:30against Chester's skull

00:54:31in return.

00:54:32The room fell

00:54:33into a deathly silence.

00:54:35A beat later,

00:54:36blood streamed down

00:54:37both their foreheads

00:54:38and they collapsed

00:54:39in a heap.

00:54:48Chester and Simon

00:54:49found themselves

00:54:50in the hospital

00:54:51when they woke up.

00:54:53Why are you here?

00:54:55Chester,

00:54:57what is your apology statement

00:54:58supposed to mean?

00:55:00Didn't you say

00:55:00you've always loved me?

00:55:02We grew up together

00:55:03and I have no idea

00:55:04when you became like this.

00:55:06Or maybe you were

00:55:07always like this

00:55:08and you've been wearing

00:55:09a mask all along.

00:55:11Every extra second

00:55:13that I look at you

00:55:13now makes my skin crawl.

00:55:16Chester,

00:55:17how can you say that?

00:55:18I'm pregnant

00:55:19with your child.

00:55:22I was just bailed out.

00:55:23What did you say?

00:55:25When did we even...

00:55:28Remembering the trip

00:55:29he'd made a month ago

00:55:30to see her.

00:55:31He'd had too much

00:55:32to drink

00:55:32and had woken up

00:55:34to find them

00:55:34in the same bed.

00:55:36He couldn't remember

00:55:37whether anything

00:55:37actually happened

00:55:38and Winona

00:55:39had been coy,

00:55:40shy,

00:55:41and evasive.

00:55:42You remember,

00:55:43don't you?

00:55:44This is a Grey

00:55:45family descendant.

00:55:46Chester,

00:55:47you have to take

00:55:48full responsibility.

00:55:49Chester pulled out

00:55:50a thick stack

00:55:51of documents

00:55:51and tossed them

00:55:52in her face.

00:55:53Right on top

00:55:54were photos of her

00:55:55with different men

00:55:56at different times.

00:55:57I've already looked

00:55:58into your years abroad.

00:56:00You're a hell

00:56:00of an actress,

00:56:01you know.

00:56:02Now that the Johnson

00:56:03family is on its way

00:56:04to ruin,

00:56:05you want to latch

00:56:05onto me

00:56:06and make me raise

00:56:07your child

00:56:08with another man.

00:56:09Do you really

00:56:09take me for an idiot?

00:56:11Winona's face

00:56:12turned ashen

00:56:13as she stared

00:56:14down at the papers.

00:56:15She shot to her feet,

00:56:17wanting to leave

00:56:18the room.

00:56:18However,

00:56:19Simon came in

00:56:20just then

00:56:21and clamped

00:56:21his fingers

00:56:22around her throat.

00:56:23He dragged her

00:56:24to the window

00:56:25in a brutal yank.

00:56:26You flushed

00:56:27Elle's grandmother's

00:56:28ashes down the toilet,

00:56:29then threw her

00:56:30necklace out the window

00:56:30and framed her

00:56:31for pushing you.

00:56:33That's enough.

00:56:34Or do you want

00:56:35to go to prison

00:56:35over her?

00:56:36Simon shot him

00:56:37a resentful look.

00:56:39Then,

00:56:39he lifted Winona

00:56:41and flung her aside.

00:56:43My baby,

00:56:45save my baby.

00:56:49This is your

00:56:50retribution,

00:56:51Winona.

00:56:51After Chester

00:56:52and Simon

00:56:53were discharged,

00:56:54they returned

00:56:55to the villa

00:56:55where Noelle

00:56:56had lived.

00:56:57The place

00:56:57still looked

00:56:58the same

00:56:58as before,

00:56:59but everything

00:57:00that belonged

00:57:01to her

00:57:01had vanished.

00:57:02None of her clothes

00:57:03were left

00:57:04in the closet

00:57:04and the gifts

00:57:05she'd given them

00:57:06had been cleared

00:57:07out completely,

00:57:08not even leaving

00:57:09a trace.

00:57:10The gifts

00:57:11they had given

00:57:11her, though,

00:57:12were still

00:57:13there.

00:57:14This was how

00:57:15she declared

00:57:15her resolve

00:57:16to sever

00:57:17herself from them.

00:57:18A memory

00:57:19of Noelle

00:57:19curled up

00:57:20in his arms

00:57:20with her arms

00:57:21around his waist

00:57:22appeared in

00:57:22his mind's eye.

00:57:23He really

00:57:24did like her.

00:57:26It was in

00:57:27that instant

00:57:27that Chester

00:57:28finally realized

00:57:30how he truly

00:57:31felt.

00:57:32When he was

00:57:33with Winona,

00:57:34he had to plan

00:57:34a lot.

00:57:35He needed

00:57:36to line up

00:57:37activities

00:57:37and prepare

00:57:38surprises

00:57:39just to feel

00:57:40like there really

00:57:40was anything

00:57:41between them.

00:57:42But when he

00:57:43was with

00:57:44Noelle,

00:57:44he didn't

00:57:45need any

00:57:45of that.

00:57:46He could

00:57:46just relax

00:57:47and lounge.

00:57:49It had

00:57:49calmed him,

00:57:51mind and

00:57:51soul.

00:57:52By the time

00:57:53he realized

00:57:54it, it was

00:57:54too late.

00:57:55On the other

00:57:56hand, Simon

00:57:57sat on the

00:57:58stool at the

00:57:58vanity,

00:57:59absently

00:58:00rubbing an

00:58:00empty photo

00:58:01frame.

00:58:02There used

00:58:02to be a

00:58:03picture in

00:58:03it, Noelle,

00:58:04in a nightgown

00:58:05with her long

00:58:06hair loose

00:58:06as she sat

00:58:07reading by

00:58:08the bay

00:58:08window.

00:58:09The morning

00:58:09light had

00:58:10been perfect

00:58:11that day.

00:58:11He'd shot

00:58:12the photo,

00:58:13had it printed

00:58:14and kept

00:58:14it on the

00:58:15vanity ever

00:58:15since.

00:58:17Simon,

00:58:18when we

00:58:19find out,

00:58:20let's compete

00:58:20fairly.

00:58:21What's past

00:58:22is past.

00:58:22Let's start

00:58:23over.

00:58:24Simon was

00:58:24silent for a

00:58:25long time

00:58:26before answering

00:58:27rastily.

00:58:28Okay,

00:58:29we start

00:58:30over.

00:58:30We compete

00:58:31fairly.

00:58:34It had

00:58:35been half

00:58:36a month

00:58:36since

00:58:36Noelle's

00:58:37arrival

00:58:37at the

00:58:38warzone.

00:58:38Aside

00:58:38from the

00:58:39panic

00:58:39and confusion

00:58:40on the

00:58:40first day,

00:58:41she'd

00:58:41adapted

00:58:42quickly

00:58:42to life

00:58:42there.

00:58:43Every day,

00:58:44she treated

00:58:44countless

00:58:45wounded.

00:58:46People

00:58:46were injured

00:58:47from blades,

00:58:48stray bullets,

00:58:49and explosions.

00:58:50Some died

00:58:51the moment

00:58:51they reached

00:58:52the hospital,

00:58:52and most

00:58:53of those

00:58:53who survived

00:58:54would still

00:58:55face life

00:58:55with missing

00:58:56limbs.

00:58:56Here,

00:58:57she had no

00:58:57time to dwell

00:58:58on the bullying,

00:58:59the deceit,

00:59:00and the

00:59:00manipulation

00:59:00she'd

00:59:01suffered in

00:59:01the past.

00:59:02She didn't

00:59:02even have

00:59:03time to

00:59:03unlock her

00:59:04phone and

00:59:04check what

00:59:04was happening

00:59:05back home.

00:59:06In the face

00:59:06of so much

00:59:07death,

00:59:08the pain

00:59:08that once

00:59:08cut to the

00:59:09bone felt

00:59:10insignificant.

00:59:11To be

00:59:11alive and

00:59:12give all

00:59:12four limbs

00:59:13a check

00:59:13already

00:59:14without

00:59:14the

00:59:15rest.

00:59:15The

00:59:15following

00:59:16day,

00:59:16the war

00:59:16alarm blared

00:59:17outside the

00:59:18hospital.

00:59:18A civilian

00:59:19neighborhood

00:59:19had been

00:59:20locked.

00:59:20The wounded

00:59:21were beyond

00:59:21capture,

00:59:22and they needed

00:59:22a new

00:59:23first case.

00:59:23Noelle signed

00:59:24up immediately

00:59:24and went

00:59:25out with

00:59:25the medical

00:59:25team.

00:59:26What

00:59:26caught Noelle's

00:59:27eye most

00:59:27were few

00:59:28flashes of

00:59:29healing.

00:59:29They belonged

00:59:30to a

00:59:30peacekeeping

00:59:31unit from

00:59:31Kari.

00:59:32They were

00:59:32also

00:59:32assisting

00:59:33in the

00:59:33rescue.

00:59:34She merely

00:59:34glanced at

00:59:35them once

00:59:35before focusing

00:59:36fully on

00:59:37treating

00:59:37the

00:59:37hunter.

00:59:38Gunpires

00:59:38sounded in

00:59:39the distance

00:59:39with

00:59:40help,

00:59:40and shells

00:59:41fell from

00:59:41the sky

00:59:42from time

00:59:42to time.

00:59:43As they

00:59:43worked,

00:59:44they had

00:59:44to stay

00:59:44alert,

00:59:45ready to

00:59:45duck

00:59:45for cover

00:59:46at any

00:59:46moment.

00:59:47Suddenly,

00:59:47a shell

00:59:48ended not

00:59:49a die from

00:59:49Noelle.

00:59:50She instinctively

00:59:50scooped up

00:59:51the child

00:59:52she was

00:59:52training.

00:59:52An instant

00:59:53later,

00:59:54the blast

00:59:54wave threw

00:59:55her off

00:59:55her feet.

00:59:55She rolled

00:59:56twice on

00:59:56the ground.

00:59:57Thankfully,

00:59:57she suffered

00:59:58only scrapes

00:59:59along her

01:00:00arm.

01:00:01Before she

01:00:01could apply

01:00:01the medicine,

01:00:02a stray

01:00:03bullet

01:00:03whistled

01:00:03from afar

01:00:04and hurtled

01:00:05straight toward

01:00:05her.

01:00:06At the

01:00:06last possible

01:00:07moment,

01:00:07a tall

01:00:08figure

01:00:08sprinted

01:00:09at her

01:00:09and dove,

01:00:10knocking

01:00:10her down.

01:00:11He was

01:00:12from

01:00:12Katia's

01:00:13peacekeeping

01:00:13force.

01:00:14As she

01:00:14looked at

01:00:15him,

01:00:15he did

01:00:15the same.

01:00:16Their eyes

01:00:16met,

01:00:17and they

01:00:17both

01:00:17froze.

01:00:18It's

01:00:19you?

01:00:19The man

01:00:19who saved

01:00:20Noelle

01:00:20was the

01:00:21same

01:00:21one

01:00:21who'd

01:00:21driven

01:00:22her

01:00:22to see

01:00:22Marie

01:00:22one last

01:00:23time.

01:00:23Even

01:00:24though

01:00:24it had

01:00:24been

01:00:24raining

01:00:25cats

01:00:25and

01:00:25dogs

01:00:25that

01:00:26night,

01:00:26he'd

01:00:26rolled

01:00:26down

01:00:27his

01:00:27window

01:00:27to

01:00:27ask

01:00:28whether

01:00:28she

01:00:28was

01:00:28okay.

01:00:29Out of

01:00:29gratitude,

01:00:30Noelle

01:00:30had etched

01:00:31his strong,

01:00:32rugged face

01:00:32into her

01:00:33memory.

01:00:33She'd

01:00:33also

01:00:34left

01:00:34all the

01:00:34cash

01:00:35in her

01:00:35bag

01:00:35on his

01:00:35seat

01:00:36before

01:00:36getting

01:00:36out.

01:00:37Hi,

01:00:37I'm

01:00:38Gideon

01:00:38Quill.

01:00:38Hi,

01:00:39I'm

01:00:39Noelle

01:00:40Rutherford.

01:00:40Thanks

01:00:41for saving

01:00:41me.

01:00:42We

01:00:42actually

01:00:42met

01:00:42back

01:00:43in

01:00:43Cadia.

01:00:43You

01:00:43drove

01:00:44me

01:00:44to

01:00:44the

01:00:44hospital.

01:00:45Do

01:00:45you

01:00:45remember?

01:00:46I do.

01:00:47I didn't

01:00:47think we

01:00:48would

01:00:48cross

01:00:48paths

01:00:48again.

01:00:49He

01:00:49remembered

01:00:50Noelle

01:00:50vividly.

01:00:51He'd

01:00:51been

01:00:51on

01:00:51leave

01:00:52when

01:00:52he

01:00:52saw

01:00:52someone

01:00:53frantically

01:00:53trying

01:00:53to

01:00:54flag

01:00:54down

01:00:54a

01:00:54car

01:00:55by

01:00:55the

01:00:55side

01:00:55of

01:00:55the

01:00:55road.

01:00:56She'd

01:00:56been

01:00:56a mess

01:00:56so

01:00:57desperate

01:00:57and

01:00:58right

01:00:58on

01:00:58the

01:00:58edge

01:00:58of

01:00:58breaking

01:00:59down.

01:00:59He'd

01:01:00taken

01:01:00her

01:01:00straight

01:01:00to

01:01:00the

01:01:11and

01:01:11returned

01:01:12to

01:01:12saving

01:01:12lives.

01:01:13As

01:01:13she

01:01:13worked,

01:01:14a

01:01:14cheer

01:01:14rose

01:01:15at

01:01:15the

01:01:15hospital's

01:01:15entrance.

01:01:16She

01:01:16vaguely

01:01:16heard

01:01:17that

01:01:17there

01:01:17was

01:01:17a

01:01:17convoy

01:01:18delivering

01:01:18medical

01:01:18supplies.

01:01:19Noelle

01:01:19ran out

01:01:20as well.

01:01:20She

01:01:21needed

01:01:21antibiotics.

01:01:22She

01:01:22pushed

01:01:22into

01:01:23the

01:01:23crowd

01:01:23just

01:01:23as

01:01:23a

01:01:23man

01:01:24jumped

01:01:24down

01:01:24from

01:01:24the

01:01:24back

01:01:25of

01:01:25a

01:01:25truck.

01:01:25She

01:01:25only

01:01:26saw

01:01:26his

01:01:26back,

01:01:26but

01:01:27something

01:01:27about

01:01:27him

01:01:27felt

01:01:28familiar.

01:01:28No

01:01:28way.

01:01:29She

01:01:29shut

01:01:29the

01:01:29thought

01:01:30down.

01:01:30There

01:01:30was

01:01:30no

01:01:31way

01:01:31he

01:01:31would

01:01:31be.

01:01:31But

01:01:32then

01:01:32the

01:01:32man

01:01:32turned

01:01:33and

01:01:33lifted

01:01:33another

01:01:33person

01:01:34down

01:01:34from

01:01:34the

01:01:34truck.

01:01:35As

01:01:35he

01:01:35turned,

01:01:36his

01:01:36features

01:01:36came

01:01:37into

01:01:37sharp

01:01:37focus.

01:01:38Noelle's

01:01:38eyes

01:01:39widened

01:01:39and

01:01:39she

01:01:40froze

01:01:40where

01:01:40she

01:01:40stood.

01:01:41Standing

01:01:41before

01:01:42her

01:01:42were

01:01:42Chester

01:01:43and

01:01:43Simon.

01:01:47Elle.

01:01:47A

01:01:48slightly

01:01:48hoarse

01:01:49voice

01:01:49pulled

01:01:49Noelle

01:01:50out of

01:01:50her

01:01:50reverie.

01:01:51Chester

01:01:52stood

01:01:52beside

01:01:53her.

01:01:53Elle.

01:01:54We

01:01:55came

01:01:55to

01:01:55Arbery

01:01:55just

01:01:56to

01:01:56look

01:01:56for

01:01:56you.

01:01:57We

01:01:57still

01:01:57owe

01:01:57you

01:01:58a

01:01:58proper

01:01:58apology.

01:01:59I'm

01:02:00sorry

01:02:00Elle.

01:02:01Truly

01:02:01I

01:02:02am.

01:02:03We

01:02:03only

01:02:03found

01:02:04out

01:02:04at

01:02:04the

01:02:04wedding

01:02:04that

01:02:05Winona

01:02:05was

01:02:05the

01:02:05one

01:02:06who

01:02:06bullied

01:02:06you.

01:02:07We

01:02:07were

01:02:07all

01:02:08deceived

01:02:08by

01:02:08her.

01:02:09We

01:02:09Chester,

01:02:10the night

01:02:11grandma

01:02:11passed,

01:02:12she

01:02:12wanted

01:02:12to see

01:02:13you

01:02:13one

01:02:13last

01:02:14time.

01:02:14I

01:02:15once

01:02:15thought

01:02:15that

01:02:16if

01:02:16you

01:02:16showed

01:02:16up

01:02:16and

01:02:17let

01:02:17her

01:02:17go

01:02:17in

01:02:17peace

01:02:18then

01:02:18I

01:02:18could

01:02:18forgive

01:02:19everything.

01:02:20But

01:02:21where

01:02:21were

01:02:26it

01:02:27was

01:02:27Winona.

01:02:28She

01:02:28took

01:02:28my

01:02:29phone.

01:02:29She

01:02:30deleted

01:02:30your

01:02:30messages

01:02:30to

01:02:31me

01:02:31and

01:02:31I

01:02:31didn't

01:02:31get

01:02:32your

01:02:32calls.

01:02:32If

01:02:33I

01:02:33had

01:02:33known

01:02:33about

01:02:33Marie's

01:02:34condition

01:02:34I

01:02:34would

01:02:35have

01:02:35rushed

01:02:35over.

01:02:35No,

01:02:36you

01:02:36wouldn't

01:02:37have.

01:02:37You

01:02:38would

01:02:38have

01:02:38chosen

01:02:39Winona.

01:02:40That's

01:02:40why

01:02:40I

01:02:41won't

01:02:41ever

01:02:41forgive

01:02:42you.

01:02:42Elle,

01:02:43don't

01:02:43treat

01:02:43me

01:02:44like

01:02:44this.

01:02:45I

01:02:46do

01:02:46care

01:02:46about

01:02:47you.

01:02:48Those

01:02:48three

01:02:49years

01:02:49weren't

01:02:49all

01:02:49an

01:02:50act.

01:02:51I

01:02:51genuinely

01:02:56mistakes.

01:02:57I

01:02:57He

01:02:58abruptly

01:02:59stopped

01:02:59talking

01:02:59when he

01:03:00saw

01:03:00the

01:03:00cool

01:03:01indifference

01:03:01and

01:03:01mockery

01:03:02in

01:03:02Noelle's

01:03:03eyes.

01:03:04He

01:03:05had

01:03:05never

01:03:05imagined

01:03:06that

01:03:06those

01:03:06bright

01:03:06eyes

01:03:07could

01:03:07hold

01:03:07emotions

01:03:08like

01:03:08that.

01:03:10My

01:03:10rest

01:03:10time

01:03:11is

01:03:11precious

01:03:12and

01:03:12you're

01:03:13interrupting

01:03:13it.

01:03:14Chester

01:03:14felt

01:03:14like

01:03:14something

01:03:15was

01:03:15lodged

01:03:16in

01:03:16his

01:03:16throat.

01:03:17It

01:03:17felt

01:03:17so

01:03:18sore

01:03:18that

01:03:18he

01:03:18couldn't

01:03:19get

01:03:19any

01:03:19words

01:03:20out.

01:03:20After

01:03:21a

01:03:21long

01:03:21moment

01:03:22he

01:03:22managed

01:03:22to

01:03:23squeeze

01:03:23out

01:03:24Ellie,

01:03:24I'm

01:03:25sorry.

01:03:26Then

01:03:26he

01:03:27fled.

01:03:29Chester

01:03:30had

01:03:30just

01:03:30left

01:03:31when

01:03:31Simon

01:03:31stepped

01:03:32out

01:03:32from

01:03:32the

01:03:33shadows

01:03:33behind

01:03:33the

01:03:34tent.

01:03:35He

01:03:35stopped

01:03:35in

01:03:35front

01:03:36of

01:03:36Noelle.

01:03:38Elle,

01:03:38I'm

01:03:39sorry.

01:03:40Got

01:03:40it.

01:03:41Please

01:03:41leave.

01:03:43No,

01:03:44you

01:03:44don't

01:03:44get

01:03:44it.

01:03:45Noelle,

01:03:47I've

01:03:47always

01:03:48liked

01:03:48you.

01:03:48I

01:03:49fell

01:03:49for

01:03:49you

01:03:49the

01:03:49moment

01:03:50I

01:03:50met

01:03:50you.

01:03:51But

01:03:52you

01:03:52were

01:03:52already

01:03:52Chester's

01:03:53girlfriend

01:03:53then and

01:03:54I

01:03:54so

01:03:54you

01:03:55pretended

01:03:56to be

01:03:56Chester

01:03:57and

01:03:57slept

01:03:57with

01:03:57me?

01:03:59You

01:04:00toyed

01:04:00with

01:04:00me

01:04:00and

01:04:00hurt

01:04:01me?

01:04:01Is

01:04:02that

01:04:02it?

01:04:03Is

01:04:04that

01:04:04what

01:04:04you

01:04:04call

01:04:05liking

01:04:05someone?

01:04:06No,

01:04:07I

01:04:07Simon

01:04:08faltered.

01:04:09He

01:04:09pressed

01:04:09his

01:04:10lips

01:04:10together,

01:04:10not

01:04:11knowing

01:04:11how

01:04:11to

01:04:12defend

01:04:12himself.

01:04:13He

01:04:13had

01:04:14no

01:04:14defense.

01:04:15I

01:04:16just

01:04:16I

01:04:17kept

01:04:18suppressing

01:04:19what I

01:04:19really

01:04:19felt.

01:04:20I

01:04:21kept

01:04:21lying

01:04:21to

01:04:21myself.

01:04:23each

01:04:23time

01:04:23we

01:04:24slept

01:04:24together

01:04:24I

01:04:25kept

01:04:25wondering

01:04:25who

01:04:26you

01:04:26thought

01:04:26I

01:04:26was.

01:04:27I

01:04:28thought

01:04:28you

01:04:29were

01:04:29Chester

01:04:29each

01:04:29time

01:04:30Simon

01:04:30because

01:04:31to

01:04:31me

01:04:31it's

01:04:32only

01:04:32ever

01:04:32been

01:04:32Chester.

01:04:35who

01:04:36who

01:04:36you

01:04:36think

01:04:36you

01:04:36are?

01:04:37You're

01:04:38just

01:04:38the

01:04:38younger

01:04:38brother

01:04:39who

01:04:39came

01:04:39back

01:04:39from

01:04:39studying

01:04:40abroad

01:04:40a week

01:04:41before

01:04:41my

01:04:41wedding,

01:04:42aren't

01:04:42you?

01:04:43L.

01:04:43I

01:04:44get

01:04:44lost.

01:04:45Save

01:04:45your

01:04:46fake

01:04:46apologies.

01:04:47I

01:04:47don't

01:04:47want

01:04:47them.

01:04:49Simon

01:04:50left.

01:04:52Noelle

01:04:52didn't

01:04:53linger.

01:04:53She

01:04:54got up

01:04:54and returned

01:04:55to her

01:04:55dorm.

01:04:57That

01:04:57night,

01:04:58Chester

01:04:58and

01:04:58Simon

01:04:58didn't

01:04:59sleep

01:04:59at

01:05:00all.

01:05:00Noelle's

01:05:01attitude

01:05:01left them

01:05:02feeling

01:05:02lost.

01:05:03For

01:05:03the

01:05:04first

01:05:04time,

01:05:05they

01:05:05felt

01:05:05there

01:05:05was

01:05:05no

01:05:06way

01:05:06to

01:05:06win

01:05:07her

01:05:07back.

01:05:08Noelle's

01:05:09mood

01:05:09dipped

01:05:09for a

01:05:10moment,

01:05:10but

01:05:10bone-deep

01:05:11exhaustion

01:05:12had her

01:05:12asleep

01:05:13the second

01:05:13her head

01:05:14hit the

01:05:14pillow.

01:05:15She

01:05:16thought

01:05:16Chester

01:05:17and

01:05:17Simon

01:05:17would

01:05:18soon

01:05:18leave,

01:05:19but to

01:05:19her

01:05:19surprise,

01:05:20they

01:05:20stayed

01:05:21and

01:05:21helped

01:05:22at the

01:05:22hospital.

01:05:23They

01:05:23carried

01:05:24supplies,

01:05:25lifted

01:05:25patients,

01:05:26soothed

01:05:27the

01:05:27injured.

01:05:28They

01:05:28did

01:05:28whatever

01:05:29they

01:05:29could.

01:05:31Noelle's

01:05:32stance remained

01:05:33crystal clear.

01:05:34No matter what

01:05:35they said or

01:05:36did,

01:05:36she wanted no

01:05:37more ties with

01:05:38them at all.

01:05:42A year

01:05:43later,

01:05:44a plane

01:05:44touched

01:05:45down

01:05:45in

01:05:45Justin

01:05:46Kanye.

01:05:46A woman

01:05:47with

01:05:47short

01:05:47hair,

01:05:48a lean

01:05:48frame,

01:05:49and

01:05:49sun-tanned

01:05:49skin

01:05:50strode

01:05:51out of

01:05:51the

01:05:51airport.

01:05:51She

01:05:52walked

01:05:52with

01:05:52purpose,

01:05:53and her

01:05:53eyes

01:05:53sparkled.

01:05:54It

01:05:54was

01:05:54Noelle.

01:05:55Her

01:05:55one-year

01:05:56contract

01:05:56with

01:05:56Doctors

01:05:57Without

01:05:57Borders

01:05:58was

01:05:58over,

01:05:58and

01:05:59she

01:05:59was

01:05:59back.

01:06:00Chester

01:06:00and

01:06:00Simon

01:06:00trailed

01:06:01not

01:06:01far

01:06:01behind

01:06:01her.

01:06:02They'd

01:06:02also

01:06:02changed

01:06:02compared

01:06:03to

01:06:03a

01:06:03year

01:06:03ago.

01:06:04After

01:06:04witnessing

01:06:04life,

01:06:04death

01:06:05and

01:06:05faith

01:06:05up

01:06:06close,

01:06:06they'd

01:06:06found

01:06:06their

01:06:07own

01:06:07direction

01:06:07and

01:06:07goals.

01:06:08The

01:06:08one

01:06:08thing

01:06:08that

01:06:09hadn't

01:06:09changed

01:06:09was

01:06:10their

01:06:10love

01:06:10for

01:06:10Noelle.

01:06:11Even

01:06:11though

01:06:11she'd

01:06:12treated

01:06:12them

01:06:12like

01:06:12strangers

01:06:13for

01:06:13the

01:06:13past

01:06:13year,

01:06:14she

01:06:14was

01:06:14even

01:06:14more

01:06:15distant

01:06:15with

01:06:15them

01:06:16than

01:06:16she

01:06:16was

01:06:16with

01:06:16her

01:06:16co-workers.

01:06:17Their

01:06:17respect

01:06:18for

01:06:18her

01:06:18had

01:06:18only

01:06:19deepened

01:06:19as

01:06:20had

01:06:20their

01:06:20love.

01:06:20The

01:06:21Gray

01:06:21family

01:06:21had

01:06:21pushed

01:06:21them

01:06:22countless

01:06:22times

01:06:22to

01:06:23come

01:06:23home

01:06:23in

01:06:23the

01:06:23past

01:06:23year

01:06:24but

01:06:24they

01:06:24chosen

01:06:24to

01:06:25stay

01:06:25by

01:06:25Noelle's

01:06:26side

01:06:26guarding

01:06:26a

01:06:26hopeless

01:06:27love.

01:06:27Noelle

01:06:27booked

01:06:28a

01:06:28hotel

01:06:28room

01:06:29then

01:06:29went

01:06:29straight

01:06:29to

01:06:30Marie's

01:06:30grave.

01:06:31She

01:06:31bought

01:06:31flowers,

01:06:32a

01:06:32drink

01:06:32and

01:06:33all

01:06:33sorts

01:06:33of

01:06:34treats.

01:06:34She

01:06:34stood

01:06:35before

01:06:35the

01:06:35tombstone

01:06:36and

01:06:36told

01:06:36Marie

01:06:37about

01:06:37what

01:06:37she'd

01:06:37experienced.

01:06:38Grandma,

01:06:39I finally

01:06:40did what

01:06:40I've

01:06:40always

01:06:40wanted

01:06:41to

01:06:41do.

01:06:41I'm

01:06:42doing

01:06:42well

01:06:43now.

01:06:43My

01:06:43heart

01:06:43feels

01:06:44full.

01:06:44I've

01:06:48found

01:06:48what

01:06:49you

01:06:49meant

01:06:49when

01:06:49you

01:06:49said

01:06:50that

01:06:50all

01:06:50suffering

01:06:51is

01:06:51temporary.

01:06:52I

01:06:52promise

01:06:53I'll

01:06:53find

01:06:53happiness

01:06:54so

01:06:54don't

01:06:55worry

01:06:55about

01:06:55me.

01:06:56She

01:06:56stayed

01:06:56until

01:06:57dusk

01:06:57before

01:06:57leaving

01:06:58the

01:06:58cemetery

01:06:58and

01:06:59catching

01:06:59a

01:06:59cab

01:07:00back

01:07:00to

01:07:00the

01:07:00hotel.

01:07:01She

01:07:01went

01:07:01to

01:07:01the

01:07:01hospital.

01:07:02When

01:07:02Tanya

01:07:03saw

01:07:03her

01:07:03again

01:07:03she

01:07:04smiled

01:07:04with

01:07:04relief

01:07:05and

01:07:05her

01:07:05eyes

01:07:06reddened

01:07:06slightly.

01:07:07She

01:07:07patted

01:07:07Noelle's

01:07:08shoulder.

01:07:08It's

01:07:09good

01:07:09that

01:07:09you're

01:07:09back.

01:07:09We've

01:07:10all

01:07:10been

01:07:10waiting

01:07:10for

01:07:11you.

01:07:11I'll

01:07:11give

01:07:11you

01:07:12a

01:07:12week

01:07:12to

01:07:12rest

01:07:12up

01:07:12before

01:07:13coming

01:07:13back

01:07:13to

01:07:13work.

01:07:14As

01:07:14Noelle

01:07:14turned

01:07:15to

01:07:15leave

01:07:15she

01:07:15saw

01:07:16her

01:07:16colleagues

01:07:16gathered

01:07:17at

01:07:17the

01:07:17doorway

01:07:18beaming

01:07:18at

01:07:18her.

01:07:19A few

01:07:19of

01:07:19her

01:07:19closest

01:07:20co-workers

01:07:20had

01:07:21tears

01:07:22glimmering

01:07:23in their

01:07:23eyes.

01:07:24They

01:07:24rushed

01:07:24forward

01:07:25and

01:07:25hugged

01:07:25her

01:07:25tightly.

01:07:26Elle

01:07:27we

01:07:27were

01:07:27so

01:07:28worried

01:07:28about

01:07:28you.

01:07:29Warmth

01:07:30bloomed

01:07:30in

01:07:30Noelle's

01:07:31chest

01:07:31and she

01:07:32gave

01:07:32them

01:07:32a

01:07:32genuine

01:07:40lived

01:07:40for

01:07:40decades.

01:07:41She

01:07:41put

01:07:41her

01:07:42things

01:07:42back

01:07:42in

01:07:42her

01:07:42room

01:07:43and

01:07:43started

01:07:43cleaning

01:07:43the

01:07:44place

01:07:44working

01:07:44straight

01:07:45through

01:07:45until

01:07:45evening.

01:07:46Then

01:07:46she

01:07:46drove

01:07:47to

01:07:47the

01:07:47supermarket

01:07:48to

01:07:48stop

01:07:48up.

01:07:48The

01:07:48kitchen

01:07:49was

01:07:49bare

01:07:49so

01:07:50she

01:07:50filled

01:07:50an

01:07:50entire

01:07:51shopping

01:07:51cart

01:07:51with

01:07:52groceries.

01:07:52It

01:07:52was

01:07:53piled

01:07:53so

01:07:53high

01:07:54that

01:07:54her

01:07:54view

01:07:54was

01:07:55blocked

01:07:55when

01:07:55she

01:07:55lifted

01:07:56everything

01:07:56into

01:07:57her

01:07:57arms.

01:07:58Just

01:07:58as

01:07:58she

01:07:58reached

01:07:58the

01:08:10a

01:08:11warm

01:08:11strong

01:08:12hand

01:08:13grabbed

01:08:13Noelle's

01:08:14arm

01:08:14and

01:08:14pulled

01:08:14her

01:08:14back.

01:08:15You

01:08:15okay?

01:08:16The

01:08:16voice

01:08:17was

01:08:17familiar.

01:08:18Noelle's

01:08:18head

01:08:19snapped

01:08:19up

01:08:19and

01:08:20she

01:08:20met

01:08:20a

01:08:20pair

01:08:20of

01:08:21twinkling

01:08:21eyes.

01:08:22Gideon?

01:08:23You're

01:08:23back

01:08:23too!

01:08:24She

01:08:24broke

01:08:25into

01:08:25a

01:08:25genuine

01:08:25smile

01:08:26feeling

01:08:26pleasantly

01:08:27surprised.

01:08:28She

01:08:28and

01:08:28Gideon

01:08:29had

01:08:29crossed

01:08:29paths

01:08:30plenty

01:08:30over

01:08:30the

01:08:30past

01:08:31year

01:08:31in

01:08:31Arbery.

01:08:32They

01:08:32grown

01:08:32much

01:08:33closer.

01:08:33Yeah.

01:08:34The

01:08:34peacekeeping

01:08:34mission

01:08:35was

01:08:35for

01:08:35a

01:08:35year

01:08:36and

01:08:36I'm

01:08:36done

01:08:36now.

01:08:37I'll

01:08:37be

01:08:37based

01:08:37in

01:08:38Justin

01:08:38from

01:08:38now

01:08:38on.

01:08:39What

01:08:39about

01:08:39you?

01:08:39I'm

01:08:40heading

01:08:40back

01:08:40to

01:08:40work

01:08:41at

01:08:41Justin

01:08:41Prime

01:08:41Hospital.

01:08:42Noelle

01:08:42gathered

01:08:43the

01:08:43things.

01:08:43She

01:08:44was

01:08:44about

01:08:44to

01:08:44scoop

01:08:44them

01:08:45up

01:08:45when

01:08:45Gideon

01:08:46got

01:08:46everything.

01:08:47He

01:08:47said

01:08:47I've

01:08:48got

01:08:48this.

01:08:49You

01:08:49lead

01:08:49the

01:08:49way.

01:08:50After

01:08:50they

01:08:51put

01:08:51everything

01:08:51away

01:08:52she

01:08:52offered

01:08:53let

01:08:53me

01:08:54treat

01:08:54you

01:08:54to

01:08:54a

01:08:54meal.

01:08:55He

01:08:55didn't

01:08:56object

01:08:56and

01:08:57they

01:08:57settled

01:08:57on

01:08:57a

01:08:57restaurant

01:08:58after

01:08:58a

01:08:58quick

01:08:58discussion.

01:08:59Though

01:08:59they'd

01:08:59known

01:09:00each

01:09:00other

01:09:00for

01:09:00a

01:09:00year

01:09:01this

01:09:01was

01:09:01their

01:09:01first

01:09:02proper

01:09:02meal

01:09:03together.

01:09:03The

01:09:03conversation

01:09:04started

01:09:05with

01:09:05Arbery

01:09:05and

01:09:06there

01:09:06was

01:09:06never

01:09:06an

01:09:07awkward

01:09:07lull.

01:09:08As

01:09:08they

01:09:08delved

01:09:09deeper

01:09:09the

01:09:09atmosphere

01:09:10grew

01:09:10more

01:09:10comfortable.

01:09:11Dinner

01:09:11ended

01:09:12on

01:09:12a

01:09:12high

01:09:12note

01:09:12and

01:09:13they

01:09:13parted

01:09:13ways

01:09:13to

01:09:14head

01:09:14home.

01:09:14On

01:09:14the

01:09:14way

01:09:15back

01:09:15Gideon

01:09:15couldn't

01:09:16keep

01:09:16the

01:09:16smile

01:09:16off

01:09:17his

01:09:17face.

01:09:17As

01:09:18for

01:09:18Noelle

01:09:18the

01:09:19loneliness

01:09:19she'd

01:09:20been

01:09:20carrying

01:09:20seemed

01:09:21to

01:09:21have

01:09:21been

01:09:21swept

01:09:21away

01:09:22at

01:09:22least

01:09:22a

01:09:23little.

01:09:23The

01:09:23next

01:09:23day

01:09:24Noelle

01:09:24went

01:09:24back

01:09:25to

01:09:25her

01:09:25old

01:09:25high

01:09:26school

01:09:26and

01:09:26visited

01:09:27her

01:09:27homeroom

01:09:27teacher.

01:09:28When

01:09:28work

01:09:28came

01:09:29up

01:09:29she

01:09:29talked

01:09:29about

01:09:30her

01:09:30year

01:09:30away.

01:09:31No

01:09:31sooner

01:09:31had

01:09:31the

01:09:32words

01:09:32left

01:09:32her

01:09:32mouth

01:09:32than

01:09:33a

01:09:33familiar

01:09:33voice

01:09:34rang

01:09:34out

01:09:34from

01:09:34the

01:09:35left.

01:09:35Miss

01:09:35Burden

01:09:36Long

01:09:37time

01:09:37no

01:09:37see.

01:09:38Noelle

01:09:38turned

01:09:39and

01:09:47more

01:09:48often.

01:09:48There

01:09:48was

01:09:49an

01:09:49unspoken

01:09:49intimacy

01:09:50between

01:09:50them.

01:09:51Three

01:09:51days

01:09:51later

01:09:52Noelle

01:09:52returned

01:09:53to the

01:09:53hospital

01:09:53for

01:09:54work

01:09:54and

01:09:54Gideon's

01:09:55break

01:09:55ended.

01:09:56Dr.

01:09:56Rutherfield

01:09:57someone

01:09:58sent

01:09:58you

01:09:58flowers.

01:09:59The

01:09:59front desk

01:10:00nurse

01:10:00came

01:10:00bustling

01:10:01over

01:10:01with

01:10:01a

01:10:02massive

01:10:02bouquet

01:10:02of

01:10:03roses.

01:10:03Noelle's

01:10:04first

01:10:04thought

01:10:04was

01:10:04Gideon

01:10:05but

01:10:05her

01:10:05expression

01:10:06cooled

01:10:06when

01:10:07she

01:10:07saw

01:10:07the

01:10:07card

01:10:07that

01:10:08came

01:10:08with

01:10:08the

01:10:08bouquet.

01:10:09It

01:10:09was

01:10:09from

01:10:09Chester.

01:10:10Before

01:10:10she

01:10:11could

01:10:11say

01:10:11anything

01:10:11another

01:10:12nurse

01:10:12came

01:10:13over

01:10:13with

01:10:13a

01:10:13second

01:10:13bouquet.

01:10:14This

01:10:14one

01:10:15was

01:10:15from

01:10:15Simon.

01:10:16Her

01:10:17irritation

01:10:17welled

01:10:18up

01:10:18and

01:10:19she

01:10:19pressed

01:10:19her

01:10:19lips

01:10:20together.

01:10:21Throw

01:10:21them

01:10:21out.

01:10:22Every

01:10:22day

01:10:22after

01:10:22that

01:10:23Chester

01:10:23and

01:10:23Simon

01:10:24sent

01:10:24flowers

01:10:24to

01:10:25the

01:10:25hospital.

01:10:26They

01:10:26never

01:10:26showed

01:10:26up

01:10:26in

01:10:26person

01:10:27but

01:10:27their

01:10:27presence

01:10:28was

01:10:28loud

01:10:28enough

01:10:29to

01:10:29be

01:10:29exhausting.

01:10:30On

01:10:30her

01:10:3027th

01:10:31birthday

01:10:32as

01:10:32Noelle

01:10:32stepped

01:10:33out

01:10:33of

01:10:33the

01:10:33hospital

01:10:34Chester

01:10:34and

01:10:35Simon

01:10:41sending

01:10:41me

01:10:41flowers

01:10:42and

01:10:43stop

01:10:43harassing

01:10:43me.

01:10:44Elle

01:10:45can

01:10:45you

01:10:45at

01:10:46least

01:10:46give

01:10:46me

01:10:46a

01:10:46chance

01:10:46to

01:10:47pursue

01:10:47you?

01:10:48Elle

01:10:49I

01:10:50want

01:10:50to

01:10:50start

01:10:50over

01:10:50with

01:10:51you.

01:10:51I've

01:10:52made

01:10:52myself

01:10:52perfectly

01:10:53clear.

01:10:53Keep

01:10:54this

01:10:54up

01:10:54and

01:10:55I'll

01:10:55go

01:10:55to

01:10:56hell

01:10:56you

01:10:56bitch.

01:10:57A

01:10:57kitchen

01:10:57knife

01:10:57came

01:10:58hurtling

01:10:58toward

01:10:58Noelle

01:10:59from

01:10:59the

01:10:59left.

01:10:59Across

01:11:00from

01:11:00her

01:11:00Chester

01:11:01and

01:11:01Simon

01:11:01eyes

01:11:02bulged

01:11:02in

01:11:02terror

01:11:03as

01:11:03they

01:11:03lunged

01:11:04toward

01:11:04her.

01:11:04Elle

01:11:05At

01:11:13Noelle

01:11:14reacted

01:11:14fast.

01:11:15The

01:11:15moment

01:11:16she

01:11:16heard

01:11:16Winona's

01:11:17voice

01:11:17she

01:11:17saw

01:11:17the

01:11:18flash

01:11:18of

01:11:18silver

01:11:18that

01:11:19flickered

01:11:19to

01:11:19her

01:11:19left.

01:11:20She

01:11:20stepped

01:11:20back

01:11:21and

01:11:21leaned

01:11:21away

01:11:22narrowly

01:11:22dodging

01:11:23the

01:11:23kitchen

01:11:23knife.

01:11:24Having

01:11:24missed

01:11:24on the

01:11:24first

01:11:25swing

01:11:25Winona

01:11:25quickly

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01:11:26the

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01:11:32shielding

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01:11:35open

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01:11:37Chester

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01:11:38to

01:11:38grab

01:11:38Winona.

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01:11:46would

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01:11:47strings

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01:11:50forcing

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01:11:51serve

01:11:51time.

01:11:52For

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01:12:04a

01:12:04heartbeat.

01:12:05Then

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01:12:06force

01:12:06slammed

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01:12:07to

01:12:07the

01:12:07ground

01:12:08twisting

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01:12:09arms

01:12:09behind

01:12:09her.

01:12:14Gideon

01:12:14had

01:12:14arrived.

01:12:15The

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01:12:16scattered.

01:12:16Medical

01:12:17staff

01:12:17burst

01:12:17out

01:12:18with

01:12:18gurneys

01:12:18and

01:12:18rushed

01:12:19Chester

01:12:19and

01:12:19Simon

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01:12:21had

01:12:21passed

01:12:21out.

01:12:21As

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01:12:22onto

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01:12:26catch

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01:12:27of

01:12:27mercy.

01:12:28Any

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01:12:28of

01:12:28her

01:12:29softening

01:12:34to

01:12:34him

01:12:34without

01:12:34a

01:12:35backward

01:12:35glance.

01:12:36Are

01:12:36you

01:12:37okay?

01:12:38Yeah.

01:12:39Thank

01:12:40God

01:12:40you're

01:12:41fine.

01:12:41I

01:12:42was

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01:12:42about

01:12:42you

01:12:42Elle.

01:12:43Noelle

01:12:43was

01:12:44taken

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01:12:45Then

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01:12:54from

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01:12:54when

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01:12:55how

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01:12:56bullied.

01:12:56It

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01:12:57PM

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01:12:58stepped

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01:12:59station.

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01:13:00took

01:13:00her

01:13:00to

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01:13:01restaurant

01:13:01that

01:13:02was

01:13:02surprisingly

01:13:03empty.

01:13:03It

01:13:03was

01:13:04decorated

01:13:04with

01:13:04flowers

01:13:05and

01:13:05balloons

01:13:06and

01:13:06a

01:13:06formally

01:13:07dressed

01:13:07pianist

01:13:08played

01:13:08for

01:13:08them.

01:13:09Noelle's

01:13:09heart

01:13:09raced

01:13:10when

01:13:10she

01:13:10saw

01:13:11all

01:13:11of

01:13:11this.

01:13:12After

01:13:12dinner

01:13:12Gideon

01:13:13took

01:13:13out

01:13:13a

01:13:13bracelet

01:13:13and

01:13:14officially

01:13:14confessed.

01:13:15Elle,

01:13:15I

01:13:16started

01:13:16developing

01:13:17feelings

01:13:17for

01:13:18you

01:13:18when

01:13:18we

01:13:18were

01:13:18in

01:13:18Arbery.

01:13:19Spending

01:13:20time

01:13:20together

01:13:20since

01:13:21we

01:13:21both

01:13:21got

01:13:21back

01:13:22has

01:13:22only

01:13:22made

01:13:23me

01:13:23more

01:13:23certain

01:13:23that

01:13:24you're

01:13:24the

01:13:24partner

01:13:25I've

01:13:25been

01:13:25searching

01:13:26for.

01:13:26I

01:13:27really

01:13:27like

01:13:27you.

01:13:28Will

01:13:28you

01:13:28be

01:13:29my

01:13:29girlfriend

01:13:29with

01:13:29marriage

01:13:30as

01:13:30our

01:13:30endgame?

01:13:31Noelle

01:13:31smiled.

01:13:32I

01:13:32will.

01:13:33He

01:13:33clasped

01:13:33the

01:13:34bracelet

01:13:34glittering

01:13:35with

01:13:35pave

01:13:36diamonds

01:13:36around

01:13:37her

01:13:37wrist.

01:13:38With

01:13:39it

01:13:39he

01:13:39also

01:13:39clasped

01:13:40her

01:13:40heart.

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