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00:00Three years after Tessa Reed remarried Roman West, she found out she was pregnant.
00:04When he stumbled and drunk, she just told the housekeeper to heat up some hangover soup
00:08and left it on the table. From the moment the test turned positive, she learned to move around him,
00:13even when she found a smudge of unfamiliar lipstick. She quietly wiped it off with a
00:18tissue as if it had never existed. There was no storm left in her, just a flat,
00:22exhausted kind of numbness. By the time she went to tour a luxury postpartum recovery center,
00:27this is our most luxurious sweet 88 grand a month. A Mrs. West is staying here right now.
00:32She checked in less than four days after having her baby boy. Her husband's here every single day,
00:37all doting and handsome. Only thing is his drive is a little much. She literally just gave birth
00:41and he's already back at it at night. You'll have to set boundaries with your man, Ms. Reed.
00:46But Tessa didn't hear a single word. Through the narrow glass panel in the door, her entire world
00:51had shrunk. To the man inside the suite, Roman West lounging on the couch. Congrats, Roman,
00:56another son. If Tessa's baby is a boy too, you'll have two sons. Roman's the real MVP. One wife at
01:02home, one on the side. Three years going strong, and I'd bet good money. Tessa has no idea. Roman's
01:08jaw tightened at that, his expression suddenly cooling. She doesn't, and you're not going to
01:13say a damn word to her. She's in her third trimester. Stress is off the table. We know,
01:18we know. We've been covering your ass for three years. But seriously, Roman, when are you going to
01:23tell her? After she gave birth, once the baby's here, Tessa won't walk away from me. Will it put
01:29you in a tough spot? Roman, I was never trying to take anything from her. After Ryan died, just being
01:34able to give you a child felt more than I deserved. I'm not asking for anything else. Roman shifted,
01:39sliding an arm around her shoulders. Elena, I promised I'd take care of you, and I will. I hate
01:45that you've had to sneak around for three years. You don't deserve that. Out in the hallway, Tessa stared
01:49at the same face he'd once known as cool, untouchable. Only now that face was soft with
01:54tenderness for someone else. Her lips twisted into a smile that was all teeth and no warmth.
01:59Tasted like rust on her tongue. He'd held a press conference, looked straight into the cameras,
02:03and promised he would never betray Tessa again. She liked fireworks, so on her birthday, he filled
02:09the night sky just for her. It wasn't until this exact moment that Tessa understood just how wrong
02:14she'd been. He'd lied to her three years ago, and three years later, he'd lied to her again.
02:19The realization hit so hard that for a second she couldn't breathe. Maybe the baby felt it too
02:24because her stomach suddenly clenched. Oh god, that hurts. Miss Reed, are you okay? You're white
02:29as a sheet. Do you need to sit down? Should I call a doctor? Who's out there? She thought her
02:35husband
02:35was abroad, but found a shocking lie. Roman froze when he saw her. He awkwardly put the baby down.
02:41Tessa, what are you doing here? The room was silent, eyes darting. Damn, Tessa is here.
02:47Roman, how do you explain this? I'm sorry, Tess, you can't do this. We just met by chance,
02:52came up. You are still lying. An hour ago, you said you were abroad. Roman, what happened?
02:57You flew back? Crossed oceans in 60 minutes? I'm sorry, Tess, you can't do this. You can't be
03:03this angry. You're pregnant. It's my fault, Miss Reed, don't hit him. Roman was with me out of pity.
03:09After Ryan died, I lost everything. I just needed help, a child. I swear, Miss Reed, I want nothing.
03:15Shut up. You have a child with my husband. You say you don't want him?
03:20Tessa hit me, but not Elena. She just gave birth. She's weak.
03:24Weak, yet you slept with her? You said you'd be gone for a month. You settled mistress,
03:29not at home, living with her in a luxury spa. This is what you've been doing,
03:34home counting contractions.
03:35She broke free, burning with rage. She swung again, wanting another slap.
03:40Elena rushed to Roman with the baby. She was like a human shield. Too fast,
03:44Tessa couldn't react. As her hand fell, Elena rushed in. The slap grazed the baby's body.
03:49A cry, the baby fell from her arms, fell with a sickening thud. The rumor erupted,
03:54God, Jesus. My baby, Miss Reed, why did you do this? He's four days old. How cruel are you?
03:59Roman's friends pulled Tessa away. They surrounded Elena tightly. Tessa, what are you doing? He's a
04:05newborn. No matter how angry, not the child. God knows what harm that fall caused.
04:10Tessa, I know I'm wrong today, but that's my son, my own son.
04:14Oh really? Then what is this? What do you think I'm carrying? Elena, why isn't he crying? Roman,
04:20he's not crying. Our baby's dying. Elena, we're going to the hospital now.
04:24He held her, guiding her to the door. Tessa Reed blocked the exit.
04:27Let them take you. Let them drive. Roman West, I give you one last chance.
04:33He stopped, chest heaving. The baby's weight and her sobs.
04:37Me and Elena, my child and hers. You can only choose one. Choose.
04:43Roman, I will disappear. I'll leave with the child. You'll never see us.
04:47Elena, stop. Stop. I won't let you do this. Are you threatening me now? You're insane.
04:52Elena's child is my son. I won't let anything happen to him. You want a divorce? Fine. I'm sick
04:59of these three years too. She stumbled back from the impact. Excruciating pain instantly struck.
05:05She fell heavily to the ground. The world instantly lost its color. Women are just jealous,
05:10always making a scene. Roman shouldn't have begged her back three years ago. Should have known this
05:15would happen. It's too late to regret now. It's been eight months already. Everyone chose to ignore her.
05:20Only her left, an endless cold. Child, are you okay? For the child, she must stand up. Every step,
05:27a fight against despair. I need to go to the hospital. Now. She was taken to the ER.
05:32You are eight months pregnant. Be more careful. How did you fall? It was an accident. I fell.
05:38Is Mr. West with you? He always came with you. Shall I call him? She had nothing to say.
05:43Mr. West, this is Dr. Grout. Your wife is hospitalized. She fell. She told you to call,
05:49right? Elena's child is in critical care. Is she using our child to compete? Tell her I'm not playing
05:55anymore. If Elena's child is harmed, I'll make her pay with hers. His words chilling to the bone.
06:01It's okay. She needs to rise. She needs to face it. Dr. Grant, if I want to induce labor now.
06:07Mrs. West, I don't know what happened between you, but you are already 32 weeks. The baby is almost due.
06:14Inducing labor now is bad for both of you. You'd end a life before it even began.
06:19Cold floor, cold heart. She felt the new life stirring.
06:23I understand. Thank you. The doctor left her to ponder.
06:26This child is mine. From now on, he'll have nothing to do with Roman. I will divorce him.
06:31I will leave with the child. Raise him alone.
06:35As Tessa emerged from the clinic, the last person she wanted to see stood there.
06:39Roman West stood at the payment counter, unaware of the encounter to come.
06:43Tessa, are you really unwell?
06:45Yes, you pushed me to the ground yourself. Don't you remember?
06:48I am sorry. I was too hasty then. Are you hurt?
06:51How is Elena's child?
06:52Very lucky. He is fine. Otherwise, a life would have been lost.
06:56You can't lose control like that again, okay? He is just a child. How could you lay hands on him?
07:01In your heart, am I really that kind of person?
07:04What if Elena intentionally rushed me? Would you believe me?
07:07Tessa, enough. Stop slandering her. It has been three years. Why are you still like this?
07:12Roman West, you said you agreed to divorce before. Does it still count?
07:16Tess, don't be like this. You are eight months pregnant. Why talk about divorce now?
07:21I was angry. Then don't take it seriously. I will not divorce you.
07:24Are you not worried about your son being called illegitimate?
07:27I just don't want to lose you. You are the only woman I have ever loved.
07:32My feelings for Elena are not love, but responsibility. Ryan was my best friend. He
07:37entrusted her to me before he died. I cannot just live like this. You know she has depression.
07:42Is the cure for depression sleeping with you and getting pregnant with your child?
07:46Roman, for her, what else will you sacrifice?
07:48The child is here now. Once she recovers, I will not touch her again. If this truly bothers you,
07:54we can give the child up for adoption. Are you serious, Roman? Are you really going to send me
07:59and your son away? I understand. I comprehend. I will take him and disappear. We will never appear
08:05before you again. Elena turned and fled her shoulders, trembling with every fragile step.
08:10Damn it. Roman, don't go. I'm sorry. I cannot risk anything happening to Elena.
08:15Roman tore free and left Tessa standing alone. Her heart shattered. She felt something deep inside
08:20her finally stop. No shattering, no explosion, just death. You can't let her go. Very well,
08:25I will let you go. You don't deserve to be my husband, nor the father of my child.
08:33Tessa returned home alone, packing her bags, only after she packed everything.
08:37Mrs. West, what happened? Excuse me. What did you say? This morning,
08:42Mr. West called. He just left my office. In that case, please proceed quickly, Mr. Wade.
08:47She hung up the phone and opened Instagram. On the screen was a photo of Roman washing Elena's
08:52feet. The caption read, only deep love can bear children for her. He once said he was a germaphobe
08:58and willing to touch my feet. It turned out his germaphobia was only for me. Rage surged within
09:03her. She grabbed the scissors. The first cut slashed his face. She kept cutting until the photo was in
09:09pieces. She tore the remaining pieces. Then she threw the pieces towards the bedroom door. At that very
09:15moment, the door opened. Roman, please talk calmly with Mrs. Reed, okay? Don't argue with her because
09:20of me. She slipped past Roman, towards the guest room, as if this room had been waiting for her.
09:26Roman placed the broken frame, then turned to Tessa. I had intended for Elena to stay longer at the
09:31rehab center. But since you already know, I can't leave her there alone. We are lucky. The baby's fine.
09:37Elena knows you didn't mean it. She has forgiven you. Tessa promised me, don't harm the baby again.
09:43Tessa looked at him without a word. Roman took out thick documents and handed them to Tessa.
09:48Roman West's name was boldly signed. Tessa Elena isn't trying to take anything from you.
09:52She only wants the child to be rightfully in the West family. So I thought we could finalize the
09:57divorce first. Once the child is officially registered, we will remarry. A month at most,
10:03I swear. He stepped forward as if to embrace Tessa. Tessa leaned back, avoiding his embrace.
10:08Go show Elena. I'm sure she will be thrilled. This is my Tessa. Always so
10:13generous. So kind.
10:14He turned and almost ran out of the bedroom. Tessa watched his back disappear. Bitter smile
10:19touched her lips. Roman West, did you never think? When a woman no longer cares what you do,
10:24it's because she no longer loves you? That night, Roman didn't return to the bedroom.
10:31At 2am, a fierce leg cramp struck. Roman, my leg is cramping. Before she finished speaking,
10:36a woman's voice came through. From the receiver, everything was clear. The rustle of sheets,
10:41Elena's soft laughter, and Roman's low voice. Every sound was a blow. Her heart torn apart.
10:46The leg pain persisted, but the heartache was worse. She stared at the ceiling, thoughts drifting back.
10:52He once said if he knew pregnancy was so hard, he wouldn't want a child. Now those hands were on
10:57someone else. She admitted she lost, but wouldn't lose herself. That night was her turning point.
11:02She started counting down, waiting for the divorce papers. She booked a one-way ticket,
11:07planning a new life without Roman. Oh, Roman, I'm so happy. Finally marrying you,
11:12even if it's just for a month. I've wronged you. You shouldn't have suffered. I promise from now on,
11:16I'll care for you and our son. Roman, I love you so much. I love you too.
11:21Roman and Elena no longer hid. They kissed by the restaurant's window. Evening, Tessa sat by the
11:26pool. The sun set, her legs in the water. A picture book on her lap, she habitually read.
11:31She was relaxed. Tomorrow she'd get divorced. Tonight was her last night in this mansion,
11:36yet even that piece seemed hard to keep. Look at you, Tessa. Tessa looked up. How romantic.
11:42Reading, swimming, enjoying the sunset. You're getting divorced tomorrow, yet so relaxed.
11:47Tessa slowly closed the book. Elena smiled. Oh, by the way, that day you called Roman. I let him
11:54answer. I just wanted you to hear how well we click. I love him, and he loves me. He said
11:59you were
12:00stiff. Too boring. Couldn't stand it. Tessa clutched the book. Her only reaction. Tomorrow
12:05is my baby's full moon party. You'll come, won't you? To support your little nephew. After all,
12:10you're his dear aunt. After Snow White's mother passed, her father married a new queen. Enough of
12:17this childish nonsense. The book fell with a splash. Pages soaked and ink spread. Are you deaf?
12:23Didn't you hear me? Go pick up the book. I won't pick up anything. What are you going to do?
12:28If you don't pick it up, don't blame me for what happens. Roman West emerged from the villa.
12:33Roman is here now. This will teach her a lesson. The silver pendant sank swiftly.
12:38Read don't that's my amulet. Roman blessed it for my son.
12:42What are you talking about? You threw it yourself. Tessa, what have you done?
12:45Roman, I cannot stay here anymore. She wishes my son to die. She said he doesn't deserve it,
12:50and should have died already. She called him a bastard child.
12:54Did you really say those things? You agreed to the divorce, who gave Elena peace. Was this all
13:00a lie? I never said those words. She threw the amulet herself.
13:04The priest said no water. Elena would never risk our son. What is wrong with you? Aren't you afraid
13:09of karma? You curse our child for hers. You don't know what she is like. She hurt your child. To
13:15frame
13:15me a piece of metal is nothing. Enough. Shut up. Roman's hand struck Tessa's cheek. Tessa stumbled
13:21losing balance. Her eyes showed shock and despair. She plunged into the cold water. The icy water
13:27consumed her. A sharp pain shot through her. Don't act, Tessa. You can swim. Find the amulet yourself.
13:33Hey, come here. Two guards ran towards them. Watch her. She stays in there until she finds the amulet.
13:40If she fails, she never comes up. Sir, Mrs. West is pregnant. What if the baby is harmed?
13:45Perhaps we should let it go. What if she has a miscarriage?
13:50Since when does being pregnant mean you can't swim? She thinks just because she's carrying my
13:56child, she can disobey my orders. Come on, Lena. Let's go inside. If she loses the baby, that's on
14:02her. She did this to herself. She remembered his red eyes, promised to protect her and their child.
14:07Now he pushed her into the cold pool, leaving her to fend for herself.
14:12Ma'am, please, you should try to find it. You are almost full term. If you stay in there,
14:18you might get hurt. Despite the pain, she dived into the water. She searched for the pendant,
14:24her only hope in this cold world. She surfaced for air, then dove back into the deep.
14:30It's ten o'clock. Shell be in big trouble. We can't just drag her out. You heard Mr. West.
14:35If we disobey him, we'll lose our jobs. As dawn broke, the water grew colder. She kept diving for
14:42the pendant. Her unborn child kicked violently. She felt liquid flowing down. Get her out now and
14:48call Mr. West. The guards pulled her out and tried to reach her husband. What is it, Romans,
14:54with our son? He's busy. He already told you. She can't leave without the pendant.
14:59The call was disconnected, leaving them to despair. Screw this. She and the baby will die?
15:05The guards knew they had to act against their master's wishes. Stay with us, Mom. You won't
15:11die like this, okay? She imagined Roman and Elena enjoying a perfect family night. While she and her
15:17baby bled, hanging by a thread in the dark. They rushed her to the emergency room, a race against time.
15:23Pain gripped her like a fist. Her vision blurred, her hearing faded. Possible placental abruption.
15:29Massive hemorrhage. Save my baby. Please save my baby. You are going to be okay. We will do
15:35everything we can. Where's the family? We need a signature call the husband. The guard tried to
15:41call Roman again, hoping for a response. The call was disconnected. His anger boiled over.
15:47Doctor, our boss isn't answering. He's very busy. Busy, he repeated his wife. His critical may
15:54need C-section. What is he so busy with that he can't answer his phone?
16:01At the full moon party, Roman learned the truth about his lost son. She was dressed to the nines
16:06holding her trophy. He couldn't accept this cruel reality. A hint of malice flashed in her eyes.
16:11The child became her new bargaining chick. She would escalate using the child to control Roman.
16:16Tessa, who escaped death, put on her farewell attire. A resolute severance letter. She signed
16:21her name expressionlessly. All the past will come to an end. She was ready for a complete farewell.
16:27She took one last look at her secretly placed daughter. This was her only concern. Despite
16:32all reluctance, she had to let go. For her and for herself. Roman rushed to the hospital like a madman.
16:37He knew it was all too late. Hope waited behind the door. Only an empty hospital room remained.
16:43A resolute severance letter. All she left was her resolve. He had completely lost her.
16:48Tessa disappeared into the night. A complete farewell, no turning back.
16:54What did you just say? Say it again? The doctor said Mrs. West stayed in the water too long.
16:59It triggered contractions. After her water broke, the baby didn't come out in time.
17:03The cord got compressed. The baby couldn't breathe. They called it death by oxygen deprivation.
17:07No. No. That's bullshit. You're lying. She put you up to this, didn't she? Tessa's mad at me.
17:14So you're teaming up to screw with my head. She wants me to feel guilty. Wants me to hurt.
17:19Is that it? Put her on the phone. Right now. Let me talk to her.
17:24What's going on, Roman? Did something happen to Tessa? You look like you've seen a ghost.
17:29Don't tell me she called to threaten you again.
17:31Mr. West, I swear I'm not lying. After they brought her out of surgery, Mrs. West left the hospital.
17:35We don't know where she went, but before she left, she gave me something to deliver to you. I'm almost
17:39at the hotel.
17:45Where is she? Is she still at the hospital? What did she tell you to give me?
17:50This, sir. She said it was for you.
17:52What is that?
17:53I don't know, but it looks bad.
17:55I've seen something like that before. At my grandma's funeral. It looks exactly like the urn they used for her
18:00ashes.
18:01Whose ashes is that?
18:05Was this their baby? The child he'd never even held? Had Tessa really cremated their child and sent the remains
18:11to him on Elena's son's big day? Did she hate him that much? What the hell kind of sick joke
18:16is this? Who sends that to a party?
18:18Roman, it has to be fake. There's no way Tessa lost the baby at 9 months. She must know you'd
18:24blame yourself. She's doing this to mess with your head. I just don't understand what she's thinking, sending something like
18:30this to my son's celebration. Does she want to curse him?
18:34Enough.
18:43A chorus of gagging broke out around him. Dude, what the hell? Roman, you can't just eat ashes. Man, we
18:49get that you're grieving, but this is messed up. Only Elena stared, eyes fixed on his face, waiting.
18:55This is flour. It's not ashes, it's flour. He snatched up the urn and hurled it.
19:05Holy shit. He's right, it's flour. Jesus. Scared the life out of me. Relief swept through the room in a
19:11noisy wave. False alarm, thank God. I thought we were about to witness. Looks like Tessa's messing with you again.
19:18But man, that's one hell of a prank. Who curses their own kid like that? So that means your baby's
19:23fine, right? We can still go ahead with the party.
19:25In Elena's arms, the baby shifted. Her heart, on the other hand, dropped like a stone.
19:30Tessa's lying to me. When she left the hospital, was she holding a baby?
19:34I don't know, sir. I swear I didn't know there was flour in there.
19:38All right, this circus is over. Let's head in. Well, start the dinner.
19:42Oh, and this Mr. West. Mrs. West asked me to give you this too. Roman froze at the sight of
19:47it.
19:48That's a divorce certificate. Someone blurted out,
19:50It's real. It's actually a divorce certificate. Roman, you finally divorced Tessa. We can finally
19:57get married. His pulse thundered in his ears. Give that to me. Where are you going? The party's
20:03about to start. I'm going to find Tessa. She just gave birth. You're going to her. Today. On our son's
20:10full month celebration. You're seriously going to ditch. I'm sorry, Elena. Tessa went into labor early
20:18because of me. He started toward the doors. Elena's heart lurched. The child let out a piercing
20:23wail. The cry sliced through the hall raw and panicked. Roman, look. You should stay with Elena.
20:29Exactly. It's his first big day. Roman's foot hovered over the threshold. Elena stood there
20:34clutching their son. Okay, I won't go. I'll stay. I'll stay with you both. He exhaled long and slow.
20:41The airport was colder than she expected. When the plane lifted off, the city dropped away.
20:47The baby's lashes cast soft shadows on her cheeks. By now, Roman had to have received the urn
20:52and the divorce papers. No claim of his on her child. She would carry her mother's name,
20:58Joy Reed. Life that was hers alone, and it would be a happy one. When the plane touched down,
21:04the doors opened to a different sky. As Tessa wheeled her carrion, she spotted them instantly
21:09through the glass. Her father stood ramrod straight. Her mother clutched his arm.
21:13Mom, Dad. I miss Tessa. It's been too long. Oh, sweetheart, look at you. You're all skin
21:19and bones. I'll make sure he pays. And this, this is our granddaughter. Tessa shifted the blanket
21:27back just enough. God, she's beautiful. She's staying with us. Don't call us Grandma. We're her
21:36grandparents, period. Thank you. Thank you, both of you. It's okay, baby. You're home. Let's go.
21:43Let's get you out of here. Yeah, let's go home. She followed them out to the curb. As the car
21:49pulled
21:50away, she looked out at the new city and let out a breath. She felt she'd been holding for years.
21:55As for Roman West, he could go straight to hell. Back in the hotel, the celebration wound down.
22:01Elena handed the baby to the nanny and hurried after him. The divorce certificate was real. The
22:07marriage was legally dead. Soon enough, she'd be Mrs. West, not just in bed. Though they reached
22:12the hospital, Roman strode straight to the nurse's station. Excuse me, do you know where Tessa Reed is?
22:18You're Roman West, right? Good, that's me. Where is she? She came in last night?
22:23I know exactly who she is, and I'm guessing that makes you the other woman. Sad not crap facts
22:28everyone in this hospital knows. Mrs. Reed came in hemorrhaging. You ignored every single call.
22:34The baby's already been born. You showing up now, just a little late.
22:39My phone died on its own. I didn't know. I need to see her. Where is she? Where's the baby?
22:45Ms. Reed left us for the baby. I heard the baby was stillborn. It was a girl.
22:50Roman stood alone in the empty hallway, his heart crushed by regret and despair.
22:56The nurse turned on her heel and walked away. No other word. Roman refused to accept it.
23:01He tore down corridor, checking. He yanked curtains, opened doors. He fumbled phone. Dialing,
23:07call failed. Cannot send messages. She shut him out, completely. Maybe she went home? She has to be
23:13exhausted. They burst through the door. Has Mrs. West come back? Did she come home at all?
23:18No, sir. We haven't seen her. He took stairs, door open. First thing he saw? Suitcase.
23:23Inside, Tessa's clothes, baby stuff, makeup, toothbrush, still there. Didn't look like she
23:29ran away. She had a plan to return. Roman's throat tightened. If not here, not at hospital.
23:34Where the hell was she? Find her. Check airports, stations. Don't care cost. Just find her.
23:40Roman didn't sleep that night. Every creak, he looked up. Across the hall, Elena seethed.
23:45She pinched baby harder. Roman, he won't stop. I don't know what to do.
23:49Then let the nanny handle it. Grimming drives me crazy.
23:52Are you serious? I get you're upset about Tessa. What about our son?
23:56I'm sorry. I just... He missed Tessa so much. Sir, should we drain the pool? Blood. It's starting
24:02to smell. What blood? Pool outside. Tessa lost blood. It turned the whole thing red. Roman rushed
24:08out to backyard. Pool, one sparkling blue, stained murky, rusted red. Dark patches on the grass. He
24:14stopped dead. Is all of this hers? All Tessa's? Yes, sir. Why not clean it sooner? Why leave it for
24:20him
24:20to see? Mrs. Reed left in a hurry. We didn't get to the pool yet. Stop calling her Mrs. Reed.
24:26And don't
24:27call me Ms. Cole. From now on, I'm the lady. So address me as Mrs. West. Understood? Understood.
24:33Good. Go get a crew. Have this cleaned up. Drain it. Scrub the tiles. No single stain left.
24:39They moved. Called the team. Roman stood rooted to spot, exposing blood streak tiles. Every smear
24:45reminded him. Water gone, silver flashed. Hold up. He climbed out, holding object. We found
24:51this silver bracelet. Mr. West, is this yours? Roman turns the bracelet over. He recognized
24:58it instantly. Hey, come here. Yes, sir. That night by the pool, did my wife really retrieve
25:04something from the water? An amulet or something? No, sir. Mrs. Reed found nothing. The answer
25:10detonated a cold truth in Roman. If there was never an amulet in the pool, what exactly did
25:14Tessa throw? Or did she throw anything at all? Was this all Elena's act from the start?
25:20Roman, dinner is ready. Why are you still out here?
25:23Elena, tell me the truth. Did Tessa really throw the baby amulet into the pool that day?
25:28Of course she did, Roman.
25:30Then what is this?
25:31Panic flashed in her eyes. It must have slipped. I might have dropped it near the edge.
25:36You didn't drop it. You threw it. You told me it was the amulet to make me mad at Tessa.
25:41No, that's not true. Why would I do that?
25:43Enough. You're still lying even now.
25:45I'm not lying. Why are you attacking me?
25:48Search her room, sir. You heard me. I want that amulet. Even if you have to turn the place
25:54upside down. You want them to search my room? Are you crazy?
25:57Do it.
26:02Her palms were icy cold. The amulet was in her drawer. She knew exactly where she tucked it away. If
26:08they found it, if Roman saw it.
26:10Mr. West, is this what you were looking for?
26:15The amulet bore the blessing symbols of that remote church.
26:18Elena, do you have anything to say?
26:20No, no, no. It's not what you think. This is a new one. I bought another.
26:24The priest's inscription is right here. The one we drove ours to see. The exact same design. Do you want
26:29me to bring him here to identify it?
26:33Elena, do you have any idea what you've done?
26:37Because you lied to me, I killed my child with Tessa.
26:40I didn't mean for it to go that far. She started it. She was the one provoking me.
26:44You didn't know? So she was telling the truth. One more question. Last night, did you touch my phone?
26:50No, I didn't. I never touched it.
26:51Oh, the security footage.
26:53Minutes later, the security footage was retrieved. In the video, Roman holds his child. His phone screen lights up with
27:00an incoming call.
27:01Elena's smile freezes. She turns off Roman's phone.
27:04Care to explain that?
27:05I don't have anything to say. You were having fun with the baby. I just didn't want to disturb you.
27:11You're still lying. Take your son and go upstairs.
27:14You're doing this to me for Tessa? I don't want to see you either.
27:18Elena rushes upstairs with the child. Roman collapses onto the sofa.
27:22Uh, look, Roman. I bought these for the baby. Isn't it cute?
27:26It's pink. Pretty sure it's a girl, right?
27:28I'm not sure, so I bought a blue one too. Pink for a girl. Blue for a boy.
27:32He tries to stop the pain, but it is useless.
27:35Tessa, where are you?
27:38Overseas, the night was soft and quiet.
27:41Tessa lay propped up against pillows.
27:42In the crib beside her, Joy slept.
27:44Tiny fists, curled lips parted.
27:47Just looking at that face made every pain worth it.
27:50The only thing she still felt guilty,
27:52her daughter would grow up.
27:53Without a real family,
27:54no doting dad,
27:56no perfect parents.
27:57Tess here.
27:58Finish this soup.
27:59Since she arrived,
28:01her parents had made it their mission.
28:02To feed her like she'd been starved.
28:04Homemade broths,
28:05roasted chicken.
28:06In just two weeks,
28:08she'd put on weight again.
28:09Mom, I told you.
28:10You don't have to make me.
28:11A late night snack every day.
28:13I'm not even hungry.
28:15You silly girl.
28:16If you don't eat,
28:16how are you going to keep up?
28:18With the baby?
28:20As if on cue,
28:21Joy let out a sleepy wail.
28:23She's up.
28:23I'll get her.
28:24You stay in bed.
28:25You shouldn't be carrying her.
28:27Too much yet.
28:28You want back problems for life?
28:31She's my daughter.
28:32When she cries,
28:33of course I want to hold her.
28:35And you're my daughter.
28:36When you hurt,
28:37I hurt.
28:38Mom.
28:39Drink your soup before it gets cold.
28:41Oh, I see why my baby.
28:45Princess is upset somebody made a stinky.
28:48Come on, sweetheart.
28:50Grandma's gonna get you.
28:52All cleaned up so you can sleep
28:54like an angel again, okay?
28:56Watching her mother coo and fuss.
28:58The last bit of guilt slid off.
29:00So what if Joy didn't have a father?
29:01She had a mother who would fight
29:03for her grandparents who adored her
29:05and a whole new life waiting.
29:07That could be more than enough.
29:08Back in the States,
29:10Roman hadn't closed his eyes.
29:11Well, did you find anything?
29:13Any sign of her?
29:14The assistant's voice,
29:15on the other end,
29:16revealed the truth.
29:17That Tessa had gone.
29:19Out of the country?
29:20She really left.
29:21He'd assumed she'd gone
29:22to some hotel to lick her wounds.
29:24But the idea?
29:25She'd left the country.
29:27There's only one place.
29:28She'd go.
29:29She went to them.
29:30She has to have.
29:31He hung up, grabbed
29:32the closest suitcase
29:34and started throwing
29:35clothes into it.
29:36He had just dragged it
29:38downstairs when Elena appeared.
29:39Roman, what are you doing?
29:41Where are you going?
29:42I don't have time for this, Elena.
29:44I'm going abroad.
29:45Abroad?
29:45Now you promised you'd stay.
29:47With me today.
29:48Did you forget?
29:49He kept walking.
29:50It's my birthday.
29:51You promised you'd spend.
29:53The day with me.
29:54You swore you wouldn't bail.
29:55I don't have time
29:56to hold your hand
29:57through a birthday dinner.
29:59I'm gonna find Tessa.
30:01We can celebrate.
30:02When I get back.
30:02I'm not letting you go.
30:04A promise is a promise, Roman.
30:06You can't just...
30:07I also promised Tessa
30:08I'd never cheat on her.
30:10How'd that work out?
30:11Don't forget.
30:11The first time you tricked me.
30:13Into your bed.
30:14You told me you didn't care.
30:15About the title.
30:16You said you didn't need a ring.
30:18Didn't need recognition.
30:19You said you were happy.
30:20Just staying in the shadows.
30:22What happened to that, Elena?
30:23She flushed teeth sinking.
30:25Into her lip.
30:26I'm going to say this once more.
30:28Move.
30:28And I'll say it again, too.
30:29I'm not moving.
30:30Are you done?
30:31Throwing a tantrum.
30:32In my doorway?
30:34I'm fighting for us.
30:35No.
30:36You're getting between me
30:37and the woman whose life
30:39you helped destroy.
30:41I haven't even begun
30:42to hold you accountable
30:43for what you did to Tessa.
30:45If you're smart,
30:46you'll step aside
30:47while I'm still trying
30:48to say this nicely.
30:50Otherwise...
30:52Now I finally see you
30:54for who you are.
30:55You regret it, don't you?
30:56Who's been here
30:57the entire six years?
30:58I just wanted to marry you.
31:00My son to carry your name.
31:03You won't even give me that.
31:05Before yesterday,
31:06I could have
31:06Tessa's child is dead
31:07because of you.
31:08If she never forgives me,
31:09I will never marry you.
31:11I've already done more for you.
31:12Whatever debt I owed Aiden,
31:14I've paid it in full.
31:15Roman West,
31:16if you walk out that door,
31:18I'll kill myself right here.
31:21This is the fifth time
31:22you've used suicide
31:24to hold me hostage
31:25every single time I gave in.
31:27Not this time.
31:28Even if you really
31:29go through with it,
31:30I'm going to find
31:31Tessa period.
31:32Ms. Cole,
31:33please calm down.
31:34Don't do anything crazy.
31:35You seem to forget
31:36I'm depressed.
31:37Call him,
31:38call him right now.
31:39Okay, okay, we'll call.
31:40He's not picking up.
31:41He won't even answer the phone.
31:43You'll regret this.
31:45Elena tore her arm away.
31:46He didn't wait for her answer.
31:48Leaving a trail of red
31:49on the banister,
31:50the staff hurried
31:51after her, terrified.
31:53Thinking the screaming baby out.
31:55Ms. Cole,
31:56please,
31:57he's just a baby.
31:57Why should I,
31:59if Roman doesn't want me?
32:00What's the point
32:01of either of us?
32:02I'll take him with me.
32:04We'll leave this world together.
32:06Call Mr. West again.
32:07I want him back here now.
32:09She called Roman's driver.
32:12Roman grips his knees,
32:14knuckles white.
32:15Mr. West,
32:15it's bad.
32:16Elena cut her wrist.
32:17She's threatening
32:18to take the baby.
32:19She's lost her mind.
32:21She might actually do it.
32:23Airport, sir.
32:24Turn around.
32:25Mr. West,
32:26Elena passed out.
32:27Lost blood.
32:28Hospital.
32:28Baby's fine.
32:29His chance vanished
32:30with the flight.
32:31Take me to the hospital.
32:32He arrived at the hospital.
32:34You've lost your mind,
32:35Elena.
32:35You tried to kill yourself.
32:37You bled out for Roman.
32:39You don't even have depression.
32:40I couldn't let him leave.
32:42I'd lose him for good.
32:43Don't drag the baby into this.
32:45If not for him,
32:46I'd be free.
32:47Thank God Roman never asked.
32:49Is he truly the father?
32:51What did you just say?
32:53We'll give you guys space.
32:54You came back.
32:55You care.
32:56You couldn't let me die.
32:58Answer me.
32:58What did you mean?
32:59You said the kid isn't mine.
33:00No, you misheard.
33:01You're the only man.
33:03Who else could be his father?
33:05How many lies, Elena?
33:07Who are you really?
33:08The woman I knew didn't exist?
33:10He destroyed his marriage,
33:12ruined Tessa's life,
33:13all for a lie.
33:14The child he cherished
33:15was not his own flesh and blood.
33:19Tonight's family dinner
33:20won't be calm.
33:21Tessa knew
33:22a war without smoke.
33:24Each step
33:24on power's edge.
33:26She's ready for any challenge.
33:27Hypocrisy and glamour rule tonight?
33:34Ex-fiancé and rival
33:35too close.
33:46Oh, Tessa,
33:48how dare you come?
33:49Family dinner,
33:50why wouldn't I?
33:51Old love,
33:51new fling,
33:52tensions rise.
33:53Mother's coldness,
33:54worse than known.
33:55You dare stand here.
33:57No family pride?
33:58My dignity,
33:59I decide.
34:00Think you still have a place here.
34:02Under all eyes,
34:03she's cornered.
34:04Time to flip this false game.
34:15All eyes on the document now.
34:17This will might answer your questions.
34:20One will,
34:20enough to change all.
34:22Power balance shifts instantly.
34:24From now on,
34:24I steer the family.
34:27Tonight,
34:28a top charity gala.
34:29Outwardly splendid,
34:30yet secretly turbulent.
34:32Roman sought to use this
34:33as a redemption offering
34:34for his past betrayal.
34:35The lost family heirloom
34:37became his bargaining chip
34:38for goodwill,
34:39bitting high
34:40just to gain a sliver
34:41of Tessa's attention.
34:42Tessa remained calm
34:43and distant,
34:44as if nothing concerned her.
34:46Suddenly,
34:46a fiery red figure
34:47shattered this false calm.
34:49Roman,
34:49how dare you show
34:50your face to Tessa?
34:51Elena,
34:52don't make a scene here.
34:54Amidst the commotion,
34:55Tessa's eyes held
34:56only a hint of weariness.
34:57The whispers of the crowd
34:58became the best commentary.
35:00At the crucial moment,
35:02Tessa's mother intervened
35:03with powerful presence.
35:04Elena,
35:05this is not the place
35:07for such discussions.
35:09Our family has completely
35:11severed all ties with Roman.
35:13Roman's redemption plan
35:14was utterly defeated.
35:16Tessa chose to leave resolutely,
35:18without a trace of hesitation.
35:19This treasure once symbolized
35:21the family's glory.
35:22At the end of the corridor
35:23was her silhouette
35:24bidding farewell to the past.
35:26The cold night deepened,
35:27and the story
35:28would finally conclude.
35:29Her departure
35:30was a final farewell.
35:31Roman was left alone,
35:33the treasure in his hand
35:34now only irony.
35:35His humility and ridicule
35:36were frozen
35:37by the camera flashes.
35:38Farewell is the prologue
35:39to a new beginning.
35:42What exactly
35:43is Roman West up to now?
35:44Dad,
35:45please try to calm down.
35:47I'm going over there,
35:48I swear to God.
35:50I'm going to break his legs.
35:52When Robert arrived,
35:53Roman was directing the movers.
35:55Dad,
35:56you finally came outside.
35:57Stop right there,
35:58Mr. West.
35:59Watch how you address me.
36:00You and my daughter
36:01are divorced.
36:02I am not your dad.
36:04I won't ever be your dad.
36:06Sir,
36:06I've got one question for you.
36:08What exactly are you planning
36:10by buying this place?
36:12Sir,
36:13I know I screwed up.
36:14I'm here to ask Tessa
36:15to forgive me.
36:17If she won't,
36:17then I'll stay here.
36:19As long as it takes,
36:20I'll live across this street
36:21until the day she does.
36:23You really don't have any shame,
36:25do you?
36:25Do you remember
36:26what you said
36:27three years ago?
36:28You said you'd cut
36:30that woman off.
36:31You said you'd never
36:32cheat on my daughter again.
36:34And what happened?
36:36You carried on with her.
36:38Got her pregnant.
36:39You damn near
36:40killed my kid.
36:41Should I call you pathetic
36:43or just plain disgusting?
36:45You're right.
36:46Call me whatever you want.
36:48I deserve all of it.
36:49But at least believe me
36:50when I say this.
36:51It's over with Elena.
36:52Completely.
36:53I threw her out.
36:54And the kid she had,
36:55he's not even mine.
36:57He never was.
36:57So that's it.
36:58She cheated on you.
37:00The great Roman West
37:01finally got played.
37:02You earned every bit of that.
37:04Pack your things.
37:05If you actually care
37:07about Tessa's happiness,
37:09get the hell away from here.
37:11If you stay,
37:12we go.
37:13If she moves again,
37:15I'll move again.
37:16I'm not giving up.
37:17Tessa,
37:18I'll prove it to you this time.
37:19I swear to God,
37:20I'll prove it.
37:20The days that followed
37:21turned into a strange,
37:23exhausting routine.
37:24Every morning,
37:25Roman would appear
37:26at the reed's door,
37:27holding flowers.
37:27The housekeeper
37:28would refuse them.
37:29He would still leave
37:30the flowers by the door.
37:32Every afternoon,
37:33he would linger on the sidewalk.
37:34Hoping to catch a glimpse
37:36of Tessa,
37:36Tessa learned to use
37:37the back entrance.
37:39She wrapped herself
37:39in her new life,
37:41leaving no opening
37:41for Roman.
37:42But secrets,
37:43after all,
37:44cannot be buried forever.
37:45In the morning,
37:46Roman saw the maids come out.
37:48They began to hang clothes
37:49on the line.
37:50Tiny rompers,
37:51little socks
37:51with cloud patterns.
37:53Little Miss was fussy
37:54again last night.
37:55Probably because
37:56there's no dad around,
37:57kids aren't stupid.
37:58Roman gripped his coffee cup
37:59until the cardboard bent.
38:01You think Ms. Reed
38:02will ever marry again?
38:03Hard to say.
38:04She's been hurt so badly.
38:05The maid's voice
38:06has drifted
38:07in the morning air.
38:08His heart pounded.
38:09That wasn't
38:09a hypothetical baby.
38:11That was his child,
38:12the child Tessa claimed
38:13had died.
38:14Why didn't you tell me,
38:15Tess?
38:16Why did you have to lie?
38:17Because last time
38:18she trusted him,
38:19entrusting him
38:20with their child,
38:20he had almost killed
38:22both her
38:22and their daughter.
38:26Tessa,
38:27Tessa,
38:27the baby isn't dead,
38:29is she?
38:29Our baby's not dead,
38:31right?
38:31Tessa come out
38:32and talk to me.
38:33I want to see our child.
38:34Why would you lie?
38:35Why would you tell me
38:36she died
38:37if she didn't?
38:38Roman's voice
38:39rolled in from outside
38:40like distant thunder.
38:41He actually has the nerve
38:42to ask me?
38:43That man is back again.
38:45We called the cops
38:46last time.
38:47Dad let me go.
38:48If I don't say this
38:49to his face,
38:50he's going to haunt
38:51my doorstep.
38:52I'm tired.
38:52I need this done.
38:54At least give me the baby.
38:55No, I'm taking her with me.
38:57She wanted him
38:58to see exactly
38:58who had lost.
38:59For a second,
39:00he just froze.
39:01Tess,
39:02the baby
39:03you're holding
39:05is that.
39:06Is she ours?
39:07She's our daughter,
39:09right?
39:10She's our little girl.
39:11Her tiny fists
39:12waved in the air,
39:13the shape of his eyes,
39:15the curve of Tessa's mouth.
39:16No.
39:17No?
39:18Tessa,
39:18look at her.
39:19She's a baby.
39:20She's exactly the right age.
39:22I said no,
39:22Roman West.
39:23You and I are divorced.
39:25Whatever you think
39:26we had is over.
39:27The child you keep
39:28talking about died.
39:29This little girl
39:30is mine.
39:31She's my daughter.
39:32She belongs to me.
39:33Tessa Reed
39:33and no one else.
39:34You can't mean that.
39:36She is obviously
39:37our child.
39:38She is my kid.
39:40Roman,
39:40don't you already
39:41have a son
39:42or wait
39:42from what my dad
39:43told me
39:43that boy Elena had
39:45has not yours,
39:46is he?
39:46Roman flinched
39:47like she'd stabbed him.
39:49The neighbors buzzed.
39:50Oh my God,
39:51he really did that
39:51to his pregnant wife?
39:53No wonder
39:53she doesn't want him.
39:55Unbelievable.
39:56The great Roman West,
39:57the guy who thinks
39:57he's the smartest,
39:58got played into
39:59raising another man's kid.
40:01That hurts.
40:01You know that.
40:02Hurts?
40:03You want to talk about pain?
40:04What are you hoping
40:05if you look pitiful enough,
40:06it'll forgive you?
40:07Did you think about
40:08how much it would hurt
40:09when you let that woman
40:10set me up?
40:11When you hit me?
40:12When you forced
40:13your nine months pregnant wife
40:14to stay in a freezing pool
40:16for four hours
40:17to teach me a lesson
40:18and fetch a charm
40:19that never existed?
40:20Did you think about
40:21my pain then, Roman?
40:22Tess.
40:23There wasn't a single
40:24apology in the world
40:25big enough to cover
40:26what had done.
40:27So he did the only thing
40:28he could think of.
40:29I know it's not enough.
40:31I know I don't deserve it.
40:33But can you really look
40:34at that baby and say
40:35she doesn't need a father?
40:37Can you really do that to her?
40:38Tess's fingers
40:39stroked Joy's back,
40:40soothing the baby's
40:41soft little fussing.
40:42Who said she doesn't
40:43have a father?
40:46She's have a better man
40:47for a dad someday.
40:48And even if she didn't,
40:50she'd never call
40:50a piece of garbage
40:51like you her father.
40:52Does it really have
40:53to be like this?
40:54Why can't it be like
40:55three years ago?
40:56Why can't you just
40:57give me one last chance?
40:59Just one?
40:59There are no more chances,
41:01Roman, three years ago
41:02I handed you
41:02that last chance.
41:03You threw it away,
41:04losing your wife
41:05and your own child.
41:06You did that to yourself.
41:08Don't you dare pin it
41:09on anyone else.
41:10If you don't want
41:11your daughter growing up
41:12uprooted, then leave.
41:13If you don't,
41:14I'll be gone by tomorrow.
41:15For the first time,
41:16Roman finally understood
41:17she didn't just resent him.
41:18She hated him.
41:19Get out of here already.
41:21You're not embarrassed
41:22kneeling there like that.
41:23Scumbag,
41:23he deserves every second of this.
41:25In the middle of the noise,
41:26Tessa let out
41:27a small tired laugh.
41:29Tessa didn't look back.
41:30She walked towards
41:31a new life.
41:31Hey, what's wrong, Ray?
41:33You think mommy
41:34did the wrong thing.
41:35You think mommy
41:36should forgive your dad.
41:37The reaction punched
41:39straight through
41:39whatever armor
41:40Tessa had left.
41:41Her vision blurred
41:42all over again.
41:43God, you're sweet
41:44already looking out
41:45for me, huh?
41:46Even without a dad,
41:47I'm going to make sure
41:48your life is happy
41:48and bright, I swear it.
41:50Out on the street,
41:51Roman stayed on his knees
41:52long after the front door shut.
41:54By the time he finally
41:55forced himself to stand,
41:56his legs were numb
41:57and his palms were raw
41:58from gripping the concrete.
42:00He walked away
42:00like a man moving
42:01through water
42:02and booked the earliest
42:03flight home he could find.
42:05Joy grew fast.
42:06She could sit at the
42:06baby grand in the living room
42:08and play simple pieces
42:09from memory.
42:10Ray,
42:11who gets the first
42:12slice, grandma's?
42:14Ready to volunteer
42:15just so you know.
42:18The first one is for mom
42:19because mom raised me
42:21she did the hardest job.
42:22I love mom the most.
42:24Thank you, baby.
42:25Best birthday speech
42:26I've ever heard.
42:27All right, Ray.
42:29Then tell grandpa,
42:31this,
42:32what's your birthday wish
42:33this year?
42:34Same as always,
42:35I want mom to be happy
42:37every day
42:37and I want her to get
42:38a boyfriend who'll
42:39take care of her.
42:40You really want a dad
42:41that badly?
42:42I want you to be happy.
42:44I want you to have
42:45someone who treats you nice.
42:46I want lots and lots
42:47of people to love my mom.
42:49Across the yard
42:50in the second floor window
42:51of the house opposite,
42:52a man stood half hidden
42:53behind the curtain.
42:55Roman's throat tightened
42:56as he watched
42:56Joy feed Tessa
42:57that first bite of cake.
42:59His eyes reddened.
43:00Mr. West,
43:01you've been flying out here
43:01for five years now,
43:03watching from the window,
43:04hiding in rentals
43:05across the street,
43:06pulling up and driving away.
43:07You never even ring the bell.
43:09You sure you don't want
43:10to talk to them
43:11after this long?
43:12Maybe Mrs. Reed
43:13doesn't hate you
43:13as much as you think.
43:14She hates me
43:15and she's right too.
43:16I'm not asking her
43:17to forgive me.
43:18I'm not stupid enough
43:19to think she'll come back.
43:21Just getting to see them
43:22like this from far away,
43:23that's more than I deserve.
43:25I still think that
43:25one day she will forgive you.
43:27Maybe, maybe not.
43:28All I want now
43:29is for her to be happy,
43:31for both of them
43:31to be happy.
43:32That's it.
43:32The rest of my life,
43:33that's for making up
43:34for what I did.
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