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