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