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00:00This, it's the one mom used to wear.
00:02Mom always treasured that ring more than anything.
00:04But I need the money for operation.
00:06Master! The ring has been found!
00:09What? Where is Emma's ring?
00:11A little boy found it. Where?
00:13He's right outside the hospital.
00:17Mommy, I have no choice but to do this to save you.
00:20Liam has no other way.
00:22Uncle!
00:23How could it be you? What are you doing here?
00:25I'm waiting for someone to take this ring
00:27and give me money in return.
00:29Young master, this is the ridge.
00:30I was wondering since it went missing.
00:32So it was you, you little thief, who stole it.
00:34I didn't steal it. This is my mom's.
00:37Bullshit!
00:37It is my mom's. She has been wearing it all the time.
00:40This ring is the engagement ring my young master gave to his late wife.
00:43What does it have to do with your mom?
00:44It went missing right after we met you and your mom that day.
00:47How dare you say you didn't steal it?
00:48Yours? It's clearly my young master's.
00:50We let you off the push for cheating us out of money.
00:52But we never thought you dared this thing is to my young master.
00:55Hand over the ring you stole.
00:57I didn't steal it. It's my mom's.
00:59I won't give money to a thief.
01:03Unless you give me the money.
01:04Give it back.
01:05Young master, I got the ring back.
01:07Why is this ring so old?
01:09It's this ring.
01:11But it's old now. And dirty too.
01:13Scrapper! Thief! Do you know how much young master values this ring?
01:17He polishes it every day. And you got it this dirty in just one day?
01:20This is my mom's ring. It's not yours.
01:22Shut up!
01:23Young master, you even helped him then. Yet he dares to steal from you. Could we teach him a lesson?
01:26This is the only memory I have of Emma. How dare this kid treat it like this?
01:31You've had sticky fingers since you were a kid. No parents to teach you.
01:34Lying, stealing, these are not things a kid your age should be doing.
01:36For his own good, I need to teach him a lesson on behalf of society.
01:39Sir, what do you want to do? Should we send him to the law enforcement team?
01:43No, he's still too young. I can't give her the money. If I do, she will only get more reckless
01:49in the future.
01:50I'm telling you, you can't live like this. Stoling is wrong. Do you understand?
01:54It's my mom's. You promised you'd give me money. I only need 400,000.
01:57Scrapper, get out of my way.
01:59That's it. Let's go. This kid is hopeless. So young. And he's already stealing and lying through his teeth, only
02:03thinking about tricking money.
02:04You can't leave. Give me back the ring.
02:07Don't touch me.
02:09You took mom's ring. You have to pay me.
02:12You stole this from me. And I'm supposed to pay you? You have no proper upbringing. Can you at least
02:16have some shame?
02:17That's the money to save mom's life. Please. My mom is really dying. This is my only way.
02:24Is that crazy woman really sick? Stealing and lying for his mother?
02:28Even if it's for your mom, stealing is wrong. Do you understand?
02:32I told you I didn't do it. I really didn't.
02:34Is your mom really sick?
02:36Because of you people, her condition got worse. She'll die without 400,000.
02:39This kid. He clearly stole it. But he did it for his mother. Is your mom in the hospital right
02:44now?
02:44Young master. I'll go to the hospital with you now. If your mom is really sick, I'm willing to help
02:49you.
02:50But. If I find out you're lying to me again. I won't hesitate to call the authorities.
02:55You and your mom will both end up in jail for theft. All of you.
02:59I told you. I'm not lying. My mom is in the hospital.
03:05Scrapper.
03:07Your mom better be in the hospital.
03:17Mom! Mom!
03:21I'm so sorry.
03:22Why did you kick my mom out? I'm trying so hard to get the money.
03:25The hospital has its rules. The money you had only covered a few days in the ward. I already made
03:29an exception for you.
03:32Mom! Mom! Don't leave me alone!
03:34Young master, this... Maybe it's just another act they're putting on.
03:38It doesn't matter. They've lied to me over and over again.
03:40Even if he's just a kid, I'll make him pay what he deserves.
03:48My name is Aiden Carter.
03:50Seven years ago today, I killed the woman I loved most in this life.
03:54And our unborn child.
03:55Mr. Carter, we should be leaving now.
03:57Emma, this is all my fault.
03:59If it weren't for me, you would never have died.
04:01Gotta finish eating. Still gotta get to the next job.
04:04That's so sad. She's pregnant and works three or four jobs a day.
04:07Yeah. I heard she's doing this heavy work while pregnantly, that raised by money for her husband's medical bills.
04:13We're just a little bit short of the surgery money.
04:15If we earn enough money, Aiden can be cured.
04:18I finally got enough money for the surgery. I have to hurry to tell Aiden this good news.
04:23Are you a family member of Aiden Carter?
04:26Yes, I am.
04:28Doctor, I finally got enough money for the surgery.
04:31The patient's condition has suddenly worsened.
04:33Worsened? How? Doctor, how is Aiden now?
04:35The only way to save him now is to have a bone marrow transplant.
04:40We've done the matching, and your bone marrow is a perfect match for his.
04:43We completed the matching test a long time ago, but Aiden has firmly disagreed.
04:47So there was a way to save him all along. He was suffering so much, but he kept it from
04:51me.
04:52Aiden wouldn't say because you're pregnant, and the bone marrow extraction surgery is extremely risky for you.
04:56If it can save Aiden, I'll do it.
04:58The patient's condition is critical. If you sign this consent form, we can arrange the surgery immediately.
05:04You're pregnant, so excess anesthesia will harm the fetus. We can only give you the lowest dose of local amesthetic.
05:10As long as Aiden recovers, this pain is nothing.
05:12We will do everything in our power.
05:14Start the surgery.
05:18I'm going to extract the bone marrow now. Hold on.
05:23Emma is dead? No way! That's impossible!
05:26She voluntarily donated her bone macro to save you, but the surgery was too high risk, and she didn't make
05:31it.
05:31The person who donated bone macro to me was Emma?
05:34Mr. Carter, I'm so sorry for your loss.
05:37Why didn't you save her? You killed her!
05:39Mr. Carter, please calm down!
05:42How the hell am I supposed to calm down?
05:45Emma, don't leave me! We promised we'd get married!
05:49Aiden, I heard everything. I never thought this woman would go this far for you. I was wrong, son.
05:53Emma's dead! What's the point of you accepting her now?
06:00The dead cannot be brought back to life. Take the young master home.
06:04Emma saved Aiden. Victoria, give her a proper burial on my behalf.
06:20Emma!
06:22Emma!
06:30You alright, Aiden?
06:34Aiden, don't worry. You'll get better. When you do, we'll get married.
06:38Emma, if nothing had happened back then, our child would be seven years old by now.
06:45This kid has had it so rough. He's never had a dad, and he's never even set foot in a
06:50school.
06:50Uh, hmm.
06:52Here, this is for you to eat.
06:56Sir, I don't have any money. I can't take your food for nothing.
07:00Money? Nonsense! You're just a kid. It's our job as grown-ups to look after kids like you.
07:06Thank you, sir. Are those leftovers from the customers? The ones you're going to throw away?
07:11Is this kid planning to help me clean up to pay for this meal? What a thoughtful, sensible boy.
07:16Yeah, those are all unwanted. We're gonna toss them.
07:18Sir, wait for me just a second!
07:24That kid's so stubborn. I'm just glad he finally accepted it.
07:27Yeah, he's way too sensible for his age. Life's been so cruel to him.
07:31What on earth are you doing?
07:37Hey, kid! Are you out of your mind?
07:41Sir, you said these were unwanted, didn't you?
07:45Aye! They are unwanted. I just gave you a proper meal, didn't I?
07:50Aye! I... Stop!
07:51A kid has to learn right from wrong! He can't live off garbage his whole life!
07:55I gave him a decent meal and new trash! I need to set him straight!
07:57Stop!
07:58What?
08:06The food's still warm. My mom hasn't eaten yet.
08:12Stop!
08:13President? What's wrong?
08:15There seems to be someone poor over there. Come with me to check.
08:24Ever since the madam passed away, the youngster can't bear to see anyone suffer.
08:28He's been doing good beads every single day.
08:30Why didn't you say so earlier, kid?
08:31If you told me, I would have made you a whole other fresh meal. No questions asked.
08:35Running this stall isn't easy for you, sir.
08:37I already took one meal for free. I can't ask for more.
08:40What a good, sweet kid.
08:42Damn right! Who the hell knows where his deadbeat dad is? What a worthless piece of shit! Abandoning a kid
08:48this little out here!
08:49Take this. It's from me.
08:51Go on, take it. Don't be embarrassed. You just focus on growing up well, and you can pay us back
08:57when you make money someday, okay?
09:01Thank you, uncle and auntie. I will definitely repay you for this.
09:05Now go on. Get back to your mom.
09:13Mom, let's go.
09:15Come on, Liam.
09:18Wait!
09:23Sir, what's wrong?
09:30Sweetie, this is Mr. Aiden of the Carter family, New York's most prominent philanthropist.
09:35If you're in trouble of any kind, you can always come to us.
09:38Why does this person look so familiar?
09:41Ah! Mommy, Mommy, what's wrong with you?
09:43What's wrong with her?
09:48Is there something on my face?
09:49Yeah, you're just really beautiful.
09:51Well then, you should marry me. It's not like you're about to propose or anything.
09:59Emma, will you marry me?
10:01Will! Aiden, of course I will!
10:05It represents us. Inseparable.
10:09Hey, Aiden!
10:16I know you! I know you!
10:22Don't you touch my mom!
10:24You're covered in dirt! Don't you dare touch our boss! He has severe mysobia!
10:29I know you.
10:32I'm...
10:37Mom! Mom! Are you okay?
10:39My name... I remember it.
10:42I've seen this trick a hundred times. I barely touched her. Why is she spitting up blood?
10:46My mom never lies! You pushed her, that's why she's like this!
10:50Still scamming?
10:51You're just a kid, and you're already learning to be a con artist.
10:54Ah!
10:55Sir was just trying to do a good deed, and you dare to scam him?
10:58Stop!
11:00Kid, you're way too young to be out here scamming people for money.
11:03I'm not scamming anyone!
11:05I don't blame you for having a mom like this, but where's your dad?
11:09I... I don't have a dad.
11:13That explains it.
11:14Being a single mom is hard, but if you're going to be a mother, act like one.
11:18Take this money. Let the kid go to school.
11:23Money! So much money!
11:25Mom, stop picking it up!
11:27I had my doubts for a second, but now I'm sure.
11:30They're just here to scam money.
11:31Exactly! They take money away from people who actually need help.
11:34Leave them. Let's head home.
11:36I need money. With money, I can... I can...
11:41I can pay for Aiden's treatment.
11:44Mom! Don't leave! Someone help my mom!
11:48Sir!
11:49I already gave them money to help. Now they're still at it.
11:51Leave them. Let's go.
11:56Doctor! Someone help!
11:57Please save my mom!
11:59Doctor! Please! Save her!
12:02Doctor! I'm begging you! Save my mom!
12:09No! No!
12:11Don't be scared. We're here to get you help. It's okay. It's okay.
12:18Doctor, please tell us what's wrong with her.
12:20This patient has a long history of severe mental illness, correct?
12:23Yes. She's been living on the streets, unwell in the head, for years.
12:27What's her name? Does she have any other family?
12:28We don't know her full name. All we know is she has this boy.
12:31The patient's mental state was already extremely fragile.
12:33It looks like she suffered a severe mental shock, which sent her into an extreme emotional state,
12:37putting pressure on her cranial nerves and causing a brain umbrage.
12:39I know you.
12:40It's him. He's the one who upset mom.
12:42Then doctor, what do we do? How can we save her?
12:44Given the patient's current condition, she needs an emergency craniotomy immediately,
12:47plus long-term prescription psychiatric medication for follow-up treatment.
12:50How much will this surgery cost?
12:52Her illness has been left untreated for years.
12:54The surgery is extremely high risk, plus post-op treatment.
12:56The conservative estimate is $400,000.
12:58Sir, this is all I have.
13:00I'm begging you, save my mom!
13:02Little one, this isn't even enough for the hospital admission deposit.
13:08I have money.
13:11I have my savings, too. I'll take it all out.
13:15Thank you, sir! Thank you, ma'am!
13:18This money is only enough for her to stay in the hospital for a few days of observation.
13:21You have to raise the $400,000 within three days,
13:24otherwise we can't schedule the surgery at all.
13:27Mom, don't worry. I will earn the money to save you. I promise.
13:36Thank you, sir.
13:37Get out of my way!
13:47Mom, I'm sorry. I am useless. I can't earn that much money.
13:58Aiden! Victoria waited for you in the living room for a full hour today,
14:01and you didn't even show your face?
14:03Stop trying to set me up with other women.
14:05For the rest of my life, my heart only belongs to Emma.
14:07Emma was a good woman, but she's dead!
14:10Do you want the Carter family line to die with you?
14:12Yes.
14:13I will only ever marry her.
14:15In this life.
14:18You ungrateful brat! You're going to kill me!
14:20Uncle, please don't be angry.
14:22If Aiden doesn't want to see me, I can leave for today.
14:26Take care of my dad. I have somewhere to be.
14:34This damn ring is what ruined my son.
14:36I have to throw it away!
14:40Sweetie, this is Mr. Aiden of the Carter family,
14:43New York's most prominent philanthropist.
14:45If you're in trouble of any kind, you can always come to us.
14:49Mom! I'm useless!
14:50I can't earn that much money.
14:52Take this money.
14:53Let the kid go to school.
14:55Even though that man is awful,
14:57I need the money.
14:58If I beg him, you'll be saved.
15:03There is a boy at the door,
15:05asking for Aiden.
15:07What?
15:08What boy?
15:10Looking for Aiden?
15:11It's pouring rain?
15:12Bring the child in at once.
15:13Yes, sir.
15:19Whose little boy are you?
15:21Someone get him a towel.
15:22I'm here to see Mr. Aiden.
15:24Sweet boy, what do you need him for?
15:26To borrow money.
15:28I need money right now.
15:29Uncle might know my mom.
15:31If I don't get the money, my mom will die.
15:33This boy looks exactly like Aiden when he was little.
15:37Easy, sweetie.
15:38Tell me everything.
15:39We don't have time.
15:41I have to get the money now.
15:42If Mr. Aiden isn't here, I have to go with more money.
15:47Boy, wait!
15:48Don't run!
15:50Don't run!
15:50That boy, doesn't he look just like Aiden when he was young?
15:54I watched Master Aiden grow up.
15:56He's the spitting image.
15:57If you have doubts, we can use the hair he left on the towel for a DNA test.
16:00Do it right away.
16:01If he really is a Carter, we'll bring him home at once.
16:04All my billions in assets will go to him.
16:07I couldn't find that man.
16:13Mom!
16:14I don't know what to do!
16:19Where is it?
16:22Oh, no!
16:23Where's the ring?
16:24Where's Emma's ring?
16:26That can't be.
16:27Everyone in the Carter family knows how much you treasure that ring.
16:30No one would touch it.
16:31Where could it have gone?
16:32Could it be lost?
16:34That's the only thing Emma left me.
16:36Post a reward right now.
16:37Whoever finds the ring will be greatly rewarded.
16:41Yes, Master.
16:49Mom, how am I going to get $400,000?
16:52How am I going to get that kind of money?
16:55This, it's the one Mom used to wear.
16:57Mom always treasured that ring more than anything.
17:00But I need the money for operation.
17:02Master!
17:02The ring has been found!
17:05What?
17:06Where is Emma's ring?
17:07A little boy found it.
17:08Where?
17:08He's right outside the hospital.
17:12Mommy, I have no choice but to do this to save you.
17:16Liam has no other way.
17:30Uncle!
17:30How could it be you?
17:31What are you doing here?
17:32I'm waiting for someone to take this ring and give me money in return.
17:36Young Master, this is the Ridge.
17:38I was wondering since it went missing.
17:39So it was you, you little thief, who stole it.
17:42I didn't steal it.
17:43This is my mom's.
17:44Bullshit!
17:45It is my mom's.
17:46She has been wearing it all the time.
17:47This ring is the engagement ring my young master gave to his late wife.
17:50What does it have to do with your mom?
17:52It went missing right after we met you and your mom that day.
17:54How dare you say you didn't steal it?
17:56Yours?
17:56It's clearly my young master's.
17:57We let you off the push for cheating us out of money.
17:59But we never thought you dared us thing as to my young master.
18:03Hand over the ring you stole.
18:04I didn't steal it.
18:05It's my mom's.
18:07I won't give money to a thief.
18:10Unless you give me the money.
18:11Give it back.
18:12Young Master, I got the ring back.
18:15Why is this ring so old?
18:17It's this ring.
18:18But it's old now.
18:19And dirty too.
18:21Scrapper!
18:21Thief!
18:22Do you know how much young master values this ring?
18:24He polishes it every day.
18:26And you got it this dirty in just one day?
18:27This is my mom's ring.
18:29It's not yours.
18:30Shut up.
18:30Young master, you even helped him then.
18:32Yet he dares to steal from you.
18:33Could we teach him a lesson?
18:34This is the only memory I have of Emma.
18:36How dare this kid treat it like this?
18:38You've had sticky fingers since you were a kid.
18:40No parents to teach you.
18:41Lying, stealing, these are not things a kid your age should be doing.
18:44For his own good, I need to teach him a lesson on behalf of society.
18:46Sir, what do you want to do?
18:48Should we send him to the law enforcement team?
18:50No, he's still too young.
18:52I can't give her the money.
18:54If I do, she will only get more reckless in the future.
18:58I'm telling you, you can't live like this.
19:00Stoling is wrong.
19:01Do you understand?
19:01It's my mom's.
19:02You promised you'd give me money.
19:03I only need 400,000.
19:05Scrapper, get out of my way.
19:06That's it.
19:06Let's go.
19:07This kid is hopeless.
19:08So young.
19:09And he's already stealing and lying through his teeth, only thinking about tricking money.
19:12You can't leave.
19:13Give me back the ring.
19:14Don't.
19:15Give me back the ring.
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