A tale of betrayal, vengeance, and a broken family! When a deep-seated desire for revenge drives a man to ruin everything he once loved, nothing is left but chaos and pain. This gripping drama unfolds the tragic consequences of seeking vengeance against those who wronged you. Can redemption be found or is the damage irreversible? Watch the intense journey of a man and his family torn apart by the thirst for revenge.
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00:00I lay on the delivery bed. The contractions were coming faster now, one after another.
00:05My husband, Dante, held my hand, his eyes soft with concern.
00:09Hang in there, Mara. We'll meet our baby soon.
00:12I was trembling from the pain, but I still forced a smile.
00:15Then a nurse walked in with a syringe. I thought it was the epidural, but Dante let go of my
00:20hand and stepped back.
00:23Adjust the dosage carefully.
00:25The needle pierced my skin.
00:28Make sure she doesn't deliver before Vivian.
00:31I stared at him in a shock.
00:34Vivian's already six centimeters dilated. Buy us two more hours.
00:38I wanted to scream. I wanted to fight back. But the drug was already in my system.
00:43The contractions suddenly weakened, as something inside me had been forced still.
00:47They moved me into a temporary room in the hospital basement.
00:50Dante's younger sister, Petra, stood at the door. She was toying with a surgical scalpel.
00:55Don't blame my brother, Mara. The child in Vivian's belly is my late brother's posthumous son.
01:01He's a boy, and he'll be the Harwick family's first grandson.
01:06So what if you go into labor first?
01:09You're only carrying a girl.
01:11I covered my belly with both hands.
01:13Another wave of contractions fought back against the medication.
01:15My vision went black from the pain.
01:18Call a doctor! I'm going to give birth! Really?
01:22Give birth to what?
01:24The drugs will hold for another three hours?
01:28Vivian is already in the delivery room.
01:31So stay here and wait.
01:33After her baby is born safely, you can have yours.
01:37She stood up, turned around, walked towards the door.
01:41Keep an eye on her.
01:42Gag her if she dares to scream.
01:45The door slammed shut.
01:46I lay on the floor as blood slowly spread beneath me.
01:49I curled up and tried to breathe through the pain.
01:51Three months ago, his older brother died in a car crash.
01:54He left behind Vivian, who was three months pregnant.
01:57He must be born safely.
02:00The Harwick family cannot be left without an heir.
02:03I even felt sorry for her.
02:04I stepped forward and said,
02:07Dad, don't worry.
02:08Adrian and I will raise our baby well too.
02:11He looked at me and said nothing.
02:13Only now did I understand.
02:14He had already given up on my child.
02:17Another contraction tore through me.
02:19This one was stronger.
02:20The drug was wearing off.
02:22The baby was coming.
02:23I scrambled to the door and pounded it with all the strength I had left.
02:27Someone help!
02:29I'm about to give birth!
02:30Please save my baby!
02:33What the hell are you yelling for?
02:35Miss Petra told you to wait.
02:37So wait.
02:39But the baby...
02:40That's your bad luck.
02:42That's what you get for carrying a girl.
02:44My whole body went cold.
02:45I collapsed onto the floor.
02:47As I lifted a trembling hand to my stomach,
02:50Dr. Callum rushed over and dropped to his knees beside me.
02:53Oh God, the baby's crowning.
02:55Your water already broke.
02:57I need to get you into surgery right now.
02:59He reached down to lift me.
03:00But the second my body shifted,
03:02a rush of hot fluid surged from between my legs.
03:05Blood.
03:08So much blood.
03:10He turned toward the doorway and shouted,
03:12Somebody!
03:13I need help in here!
03:15She's bleeding heavily!
03:16But the hallway outside was empty.
03:18Tonight, all doctors and nurses are upstairs for Vivian's delivery.
03:22Dr. Callum yanked out his phone and tried to call for help,
03:25but there was no signal in the basement.
03:28I'm taking you upstairs.
03:30Stay with me.
03:30Then he bent down, gathered me into his arms, and ran.
03:34The stairwell felt endless.
03:36Every step sent a brutal jolt through my body.
03:38The pain was so intense, I thought I might black out at any second.
03:42I could feel the baby dropping lower and lower,
03:45but she still would not come.
03:46This was the worst part.
03:48I grabbed his collar.
03:49Doctor, if it comes down to it, save my baby.
03:52Please.
03:53Don't talk nonsense.
03:54You're both going to make it.
03:55At last, he reached the first floor and rushed toward the operating room.
03:59But the moment we got there, both of us froze.
04:02Doctor stunned.
04:03A strangled sound died in his throat.
04:05How is this possible?
04:06I checked everything myself this afternoon.
04:09Footsteps echoed from the end of the corridor.
04:11Petra walked toward us with two nurses behind.
04:14The moment she saw us, one brow lifted.
04:17Dr. Callum, what are you doing here?
04:20Vivian is upstairs in the delivery room.
04:22Why come all the way down here?
04:24Where is the equipment?
04:25Who cleared up this room?
04:27We moved everything upstairs, of course.
04:30Vivian's having a C-section.
04:32She needs the best equipment.
04:34As she said it, her gaze drifted to me and smiled.
04:37Oh, Mara.
04:39You're in labor?
04:40I'm afraid you'll have to wait.
04:43Viviani comes first.
04:44So you'll just have to hold on a little longer.
04:47I stared at her perfectly made-up face.
04:50Suddenly, I remembered she had said to me six months ago.
04:53Back then...
04:54Mara, you're so good to me.
04:56Better than any real sister.
04:58That day alone, I spent over $100,000 on designer bags for her.
05:03Looking back now, I was a fool.
05:06Dr. Callum rushed into the nurse's station like a madman.
05:10He tore through every cabinet, searching for emergency supplies.
05:14There was nothing.
05:15The shelves were empty.
05:16No clamps.
05:17No gauze.
05:18Where are the drugs?
05:20He shouted.
05:20The meds to stop the bleeding.
05:22The one to induce stronger contractions.
05:25They were all taken to the third floor.
05:28What do you mean?
05:29Dr. Callum froze.
05:31Mr. Harwick ordered that everything be prioritized for Mrs. Vivian.
05:34Dr. slammed his fist against the cabinet.
05:37Then he turned to look at me.
05:38His eyes were red.
05:39His lips trembled.
05:41I'm sorry.
05:41I'm so sorry, Mrs. Harwick.
05:44There's nothing I can do.
05:45Don't worry, Dr. Callum.
05:47Vivian hasn't delivered yet.
05:49Once she's done, they'll move the equipment back downstairs.
05:52She glanced at my stomach.
05:54Besides, even if the baby comes now, so what?
05:58It's only a girl.
05:59If she dies, she dies.
06:01The Harwick family won't care about one little girl.
06:04I stared at her, stared at this person I had loved like my own blood for three years.
06:10Then, with every ounce of strength I had left.
06:13You bastard.
06:15Petra's face darkened at once.
06:17Go ahead.
06:18Curse me all you want.
06:20Anyway, once you give birth, you'll be too weak to fight back.
06:23I'll make sure you stay quiet.
06:25By then, Vivian will take your place.
06:27As for you, she straightened.
06:29If my brother is feeling merciful, maybe he'll let you live.
06:32You can stay in the house.
06:34As a servant.
06:35Doctor couldn't hold back anymore.
06:37Miss Petra!
06:38This is murder!
06:43Murder?
06:44Watch what you say, Doctor.
06:46Women die in childbirth every day.
06:49That's hardly unusual.
06:51Besides, this is family matter.
06:53You're an outsider.
06:54This is none of your business.
06:56Take Dr. Callum away.
07:03I will personally look after Mara.
07:06Mrs. Harchick!
07:06Listen to me!
07:08Try to keep the concractions going!
07:10Elevate your legs!
07:11Stay awake!
07:12Don't give up!
07:13The baby still has a chance!
07:14His voice faded into the corridor.
07:16Petra closed the door to the nurse's station and turned to look at me.
07:19Then, she took out her phone and made a video call.
07:22She said sweetly,
07:23Brother, Mara is about to give birth.
07:26Do you want to take a look?
07:27Dante's face appeared on the screen.
07:29Mara, stop messing around.
07:30Vivian's situation is critical right now.
07:33Her fetal heart rate has dropped.
07:35Petra titled the phone toward me.
07:36Look, Mara is bleeding this much.
07:38Do you think she is going to die?
07:40Dante frowned and glanced at the screen.
07:42Then, he quickly looked away.
07:43Make her wait a bit.
07:45Once Vivian delivers, the doctors will come down.
07:48Just watch her for now.
07:50I can't leave.
07:51The call ended.
07:52You heard it.
07:54To Dante, Vivian always comes first.
07:58As for you, you are nothing more than a womb.
08:03Now that you're no longer useful, you get thrown away.
08:06I closed my eyes.
08:07I refused to look at her again.
08:08I quietly moved my hand behind my back and felt along the inner lining of my dress.
08:12It was still there.
08:13No bigger than a button.
08:14My father gave it to me.
08:16I could still hear his voice from that day.
08:18Mara, the Harwick family is dangerous.
08:20Mara, if anything ever happens to you, press this.
08:24I had laughed at him for being overcautious.
08:25Dad, Dante treats me well.
08:28I hooked a fingernail under the protective cover and I pressed it.
08:30My father once told me that if I ever used it, someone will come in 30 minutes.
08:34But could my baby last 30 minutes?
08:36My vision was fading.
08:38Petra sat in a chair, scrolling her phone.
08:41Every now and then, she looked up at me like I was some kind of lab rat.
08:45Mara, tell me, why exactly did you marry into this family?
08:49For the looks?
08:50For the Harwick's money?
08:52But didn't you ever think?
08:53You came from nothing.
08:54What made you think you belonged here?
08:56I said nothing.
08:57I clenched my teeth and held on.
08:59Petra kept talking.
09:00At first, everyone thought you might still be useful if you give birth to a son.
09:05But the scan showed it was a girl.
09:08Father was furious.
09:10Thank God Vivian is carrying a boy.
09:12Otherwise, the Harwick family would have no heir.
09:16So learn your place.
09:18If something was never your, don't fight for it.
09:21Once Vivian gives birth, you just need to sign the divorce papers, take some money, and disappear.
09:28After that, you can marry some ordinary man.
09:31Isn't that better?
09:33I forced my eyes open and looked at her.
09:34Does Dante know you're saying this to me?
09:38Petra laughed.
09:40Of course he does.
09:42He's the one who told me to come and persuade you.
09:46He said you're stubborn.
09:49So he asked me to talk sense into you.
09:52I wanted to laugh, but I couldn't.
09:54Another wave of pain hit me, harder than before.
09:57Much harder.
09:58The medication had completely worn off.
10:00The baby was coming.
10:01I cried out before I could stop myself.
10:03Petra took a step back.
10:05What a nuisance!
10:06Her face was full of disgust.
10:08She opened the door and called out,
10:09Someone come check if she's ready to deliver yet!
10:11A nurse walked in, trembling.
10:14She took one look, and her face went pale.
10:17She's fully dilated.
10:19I can already see the baby's head.
10:20But she's bleeding too much.
10:22She has to deliver immediately!
10:23Immediately!
10:24Petra looked impatient.
10:24Then deliver it.
10:25There's no equipment here.
10:27The nurse was about to cry.
10:28No medication here.
10:29If she delivers like this, both of them could die!
10:33They're probably not making it anyway.
10:35So what does it matter?
10:37Then she turned and left to find Dante.
10:39Not even look back once.
10:40She didn't care whether I lived or died.
10:43The nurse didn't say anything else.
10:45She squatted down and tried to help me, but was too weak to push.
10:49I had lost too much blood.
10:50I had no strength left.
10:51The baby was stuck there, unable to move up or down.
10:54Time ticked by, minute by minute.
10:56Every second was agony, until hurried footsteps suddenly echoed in the corridor.
11:00I could tell there were many people out there.
11:02The nurse's face changed.
11:03Who's there?
11:04The door was kicked open.
11:06Men in black tactical uniforms poured in, all carrying weapons.
11:10The leader took off his helmet, revealing a sharply contoured face.
11:14The moment he saw me, his eyes turned red.
11:16Miss!
11:16I opened my mouth, but couldn't make a sound.
11:18I could only reach my hand out to him.
11:20The nurse screamed in panic.
11:21Who are you?
11:22How did you get in?
11:22Security!
11:23Security!
11:24I arrived late.
11:25Please forgive me, miss.
11:26Then he lifted me and gave orders over his shoulder.
11:30Secure this area.
11:31Get the medics in here.
11:32Now!
11:32Yes, sir!
11:33The men moved at once.
11:35The nurse tried to run in the chaos.
11:37One of the men pinned her on the floor.
11:39She struggled and yelled.
11:40How dare you touch me!
11:41This is a sterling hospital!
11:44The man turned back and gave her a cold look.
11:46The Harwick family?
11:48There will be no Harwick family very soon.
11:51I was carried into a custom-built medical van.
11:53It was fully equipped.
11:54Looked like a mobile operating room.
11:56Doctors and nurses were already on standby.
11:58They rushed to save me the second I was brought in.
12:01Blood pressure 60-40.
12:02She's in hemorrhagic shock.
12:04The baby is in distress.
12:06Emergency C-section now.
12:09But the mother's condition is too poor.
12:11The surgery is extremely risky.
12:13Do it!
12:14It's on me!
12:15I grabbed his hand with the last of my strength.
12:19Save the baby.
12:21Please save the baby, Fer.
12:23He held my hand tightly, his voice trembling.
12:26Miss, don't talk.
12:27Save your energy.
12:29Your father is already on his way.
12:31He'll be here soon.
12:32Before he finished speaking, the monitor screamed.
12:36She's flatlining!
12:38Move!
12:39Get the defibrillator!
12:41Immediately!
12:41The fetal heartbeat is dropping!
12:43Now!
12:44Prep for C-section.
12:46They strapped me down fast.
12:49An oxygen mask pressed came over my face.
12:52In the last second before I lost consciousness, I heard the doctor shout.
12:55It's too late!
12:56We out of time!
12:58The baby!
12:59The baby has no heartbeat!
13:03Darkness.
13:04Endless darkness.
13:05I didn't know how much time passed.
13:07When I opened my eyes, all I saw was a ceiling I didn't recognize.
13:11The air smelled of disinfectant.
13:14Someone shouted in pleasant surprise.
13:17The miss is awake!
13:18Several faces leaned over me.
13:20They were all familiar.
13:20My father's personal bodyguards.
13:22The men who had watched me grow up.
13:23Where is...
13:25the baby?
13:26A few seconds later,
13:27the man standing at the foot of the bed turned around.
13:30It was my father.
13:31He was in his fifties.
13:32His hair had turned completely white overnight.
13:35He walked over, sat at the bedside, and held my hand.
13:37Mara.
13:38He choked on just saying my name.
13:39The baby is gone, isn't she?
13:41My father nodded.
13:42Tears fell from his eyes.
13:44You lost too much blood.
13:45The babe was deprived of oxygen for too long.
13:48I closed my eyes.
13:49I didn't cry.
13:50I didn't scream.
13:51It just felt like something inside me had been hollowed out.
13:53That little life.
13:54The one who had lived inside me for nine months.
13:56The one who kicked me every day.
13:57The one I whispered to when no one was around.
14:00Gone.
14:01Where is Dante?
14:02I asked.
14:02My father wiped away his tears.
14:04His eyes turned cold.
14:07He's with Viviana.
14:09She gave birth.
14:10It's a boy.
14:12The entire Harwick family is celebrating.
14:14No one even remembers you.
14:15I laughed.
14:16My whole body trembled with it.
14:18Good.
14:19Good for them.
14:20My father tightened his grip to my hand harder.
14:22Mara, come home with me.
14:23The Harwick family doesn't deserve you.
14:26And neither does that man.
14:27I looked at him.
14:28Dad, I want to do something.
14:30Tell me.
14:31Make me a fake corpse.
14:33It has to look exactly like me.
14:35It has to look like I just gave birth and died from blood loss.
14:38My father was stunned.
14:40You want they to think you're dead?
14:42Yes.
14:43I want them to believe I'm gone.
14:45Then I want to watch them.
14:46I want to see how happy they are.
14:48How they welcome a new life while I'm supposedly buried.
14:52He was quiet for a long time.
14:54Then he nodded.
14:55All right.
14:55I'll help you.
14:56The fake body looks incredibly real.
14:58Silicone human skin filled with blood bags and simulated body temperature.
15:03Placed in the freezer of the morgue.
15:04It looked no different from the real thing.
15:06I sat in the surveillance room and watched the screens.
15:09My father sat beside me, holding my hand.
15:12Do you regret it?
15:13He asked.
15:14Regret what?
15:16Marrying him.
15:17I thought about it for a moment.
15:19Then I shook my head.
15:20No regrets, Dad.
15:22At least I can see people for what they really are.
15:24On screen, Dante finally stepped out of the delivery room.
15:27He was holding a baby in his arms.
15:29His face filled with the joy of a new father.
15:31Vivienne was wheeled out on a mobile bed.
15:34She looked pale, but her smile was bright.
15:36Old Mr. Harwick leaned on his cane and slowly made his way forward.
15:40The moment he saw the baby, his eyes filled with tears.
15:43My grandson.
15:45At last I have a grandson.
15:46The Harwick family finally has an heir.
15:49Everyone gathered around the baby, laughing, smiling, celebrating.
15:53No one asked about me.
15:54Not one remembered that I had been fighting for my life.
15:58Then a nurse spoke softly.
16:00Mr. Harwick, your wife.
16:04Dante acted as if he suddenly remembered and frowned.
16:07How is she?
16:08No news yet.
16:08Dr. Callum is watching over her.
16:10He handed the baby to the nanny.
16:11I'll go take a look.
16:12And headed downstairs.
16:14Petra followed at his heels.
16:15I'm coming too!
16:16The two entered the elevator one after the other.
16:19The surveillance switched to the first floor.
16:21Dr. Callum stood at the door of the empty operating room, leaning against the wall, his face deathly pale.
16:28Seeing Dante, he straightened.
16:30Mr. Harwick, where is my wife?
16:33Dr. Callum opened his mouth, but no words came out.
16:36He turned slightly and pointed toward the morgue.
16:39Dante's expression cracked.
16:40What do you mean?
16:41Dr. Callum lowered his head.
16:43Mrs. Harwick, she suffered a massive hemorrhage.
16:46We couldn't save her.
16:47The baby is gone too.
16:48Dante froze.
16:49As if he hadn't understood, Petra reacted first.
16:52Impossible!
16:53She was so healthy!
16:54She was fine just a moment ago!
16:57Dr. Callum smiled bitterly.
16:58She was never fine.
17:01She lost too much blood.
17:03He covered his face.
17:04There's no equipment, no medicine.
17:07I tried everything I could.
17:09Dante grabbed him by his collar.
17:16What did you say?
17:18My wife is dead.
17:20Dr. Callum nodded, tears falling.
17:22Danze let go, stumbled back two steps, and hit the wall.
17:25No, that's impossible.
17:27Her health was fine.
17:29How could you-
17:29Petra pulled at his arm.
17:31Dante, don't panic.
17:32I'll go check.
17:33She walked quickly to the morgue and pulled open the freezer door.
17:36The silicone face still wore the expression of a woman dying in labor.
17:41The white sheet beneath her was soaked with blood.
17:44Petra stared for several seconds.
17:46Then she covered her mouth, spun around, and rushed out.
17:49Dante, it's true!
17:50Dante pushed past her.
17:51The camera caught him standing in front of the drawer.
17:54He didn't move.
17:55He stood there low-long that even Petra got worried.
17:57She walked in and reached for him.
17:59Dante.
18:00Suddenly, he raised his fist and drove it into the wall.
18:03Why?
18:04Why didn't anyone tell me sooner?
18:07Why didn't she wait for me to get here?
18:09Dr. Callum said quietly from the doorway.
18:11Your phone was off.
18:14The delivery room doesn't allow phone.
18:16Dante wheeled around with his red eyes.
18:18I did!
18:19And you come get me!
18:20It was only from the third floor to the first.
18:22How long does that take?
18:24Don't tell me you didn't have time.
18:25You just stood there and watched her die!
18:27Dr. Callum stopped talking, merely keeping his head down, his shoulders shaking.
18:32Petra spoke carefully.
18:33Dante, don't blame Dr. Callum.
18:35I was the one who stopped him from going up.
18:39Vivian's situation was critical.
18:41I couldn't risk anything interfering with the delivery.
18:43Slap!
18:44The crack rang through the room.
18:46You hit me?
18:48Dante stared back.
18:49You are the one who locked her in the basement.
18:53Petra's eyes darted away.
18:55I just asked her to wait.
18:58Wait!
18:59Fuck waiting!
19:00She was my wife and that was my child.
19:04I asked you to look after her.
19:07Is this your idea of looking after her?
19:09I did it for the Harwick family too.
19:12Vivian had a son.
19:13Mara had a daughter.
19:14Don't you know which matters more?
19:16Dad said the boy is the heir!
19:18Those words seemed to cut straight through him.
19:20He froze, and the anger on his face faded.
19:23So her life meant nothing.
19:25No one answered.
19:26In the morgue, there was only the humming of the air conditioner and suppressed crying.
19:31Dante brought my body back to the Harwick estate.
19:34It was not taken into the main house, but placed in the morning hall of the side courtyard.
19:38Vivian and her baby moved into the master bedroom.
19:41The maternity nurse and the maid stayed close, fussing over them.
19:45Old Mr. Harwick gave his order.
19:46Keep the funeral simple.
19:48Don, disturb the baby.
19:50As for Mara, pick a day and have her cremated.
19:52She's still part of this family.
19:54Make sure she's buried somewhere decent.
19:56Dante said nothing.
19:58He only sat in the morning hall and guarded the coffin.
20:00He refused all food and water for three days and three nights.
20:04Petra came once to talk him into resting, but he sent her away.
20:07Vivian came in once.
20:09The baby was in her arms.
20:10She said softly,
20:11Dante, I'm sorry about what happened.
20:14You can't go on like this.
20:17Mara would have wanted to see you destroying yourself.
20:19Dante looked up at her for a long time.
20:22Then he said,
20:23Do you know what was on her mind when it happened?
20:26Vivian froze.
20:27I was in labor.
20:28I would know.
20:29She kept asking why her husband was there.
20:32Why everyone in this house was waiting for you to give birth.
20:35And no one gave a damn about her!
20:37Dante, what are you implying?
20:40I almost died in labor too.
20:42The baby's heart rate dropped again and again.
20:45Yes.
20:46Dante cut her off.
20:47It was hard for you, but she died and so did her baby.
20:49Did they really mean that little to all of you?
20:52Was it just because she was carrying a son?
20:54Did she deserve to die?
20:56Vivian said nothing.
20:57Her arms tightened around the baby.
20:59Dante stood up and walked to the coffin,
21:02laid his hand gently on the lid.
21:04These past few days, I keep thinking,
21:07if I had been beside her,
21:09would it have ended?
21:10Indidifferently, if I hadn't moved all the equipment to you,
21:13would she have survived?
21:14Vivian bit down on her lip and turned to leave.
21:17Just before she stepped out,
21:19she threw one last line over her shoulder.
21:22Dante,
21:23don't forget,
21:24I'm the one who gave this family a son.
21:26That dead woman is of no use anymore now.
21:29Dante pressed his back against the coffin
21:32and slid slowly to the floor.
21:34He buried his face in his hands.
21:36On the surveillance feed,
21:37I watched his shoulders shake.
21:39How pathetic.
21:40He never cherished me when I was alive.
21:42Only after I died did he finally feel regret.
21:44I sent my father a message.
21:46Can we start now?
21:47He replied at once,
21:49anytime.
21:50Massive problems struck the Harwick family's business empire.
21:53First,
21:54long-term suppliers cut off goods.
21:56Products not meeting standards,
21:58they said.
21:58Dante sent people to meet with them.
22:00They refused to come to the table.
22:02Then the banks called in their loans.
22:04Agreements that had already been signed were declined,
22:06one by one.
22:07Risk control failure,
22:09they said.
22:09The capital chain tightened instantly.
22:12Clients began to disappear.
22:13Several major contracts collapsed without warning,
22:16the clients walking straight to competitors.
22:18Within a month,
22:19the Harwick family's market value shrank by 30%.
22:22Old Mr. Harwick was hospitalized from the stress.
22:25Dante ran between the company and the hospital every day.
22:28The pressure completely overwhelmed him.
22:30Vivienne held the baby and complained.
22:32Why are you been out every day lately?
22:34Don't you care about the baby?
22:40My father is in the hospital and the company is in trouble.
22:44How could I not be worried?
22:45We have more money than we could ever spend.
22:49Dante looked at her.
22:50Do you even know how our family got where it is today?
22:52My grandfather built it,
22:53then my father,
22:54then my brother.
22:56Three generations gave everything they had for it.
22:58It didn't just appear out of thin air.
23:01Vivienne curled her lips.
23:03That does mean that you get to ignore me and the baby.
23:07He isn't even a month old and you're gone every day.
23:11Dante slammed the door and left.
23:13He walked straight to the morning hall.
23:14The coffin was still there, unburied.
23:17They hadn't chosen a burial plot.
23:18He sat against the coffin and talked to himself.
23:21Mara, if you were here, how would you advise me?
23:25You'd probably say,
23:26don't rush, take it slowly.
23:29You were always so calm, so smart.
23:32He pulled a cigarette from his jacket and lit it.
23:34Through the curling smoke, his voice dropped low.
23:37I can't find anyone to talk to anymore.
23:39Dad only knows how to scold me.
23:42Vivienne only asked for money.
23:44Petra only looks out for herself.
23:46Only you never ask for anything.
23:47Only you always thought about helping.
23:49He took a deep drag of the cigarette and started coughing violently.
23:52Tears came out with it.
23:53I'm sorry.
23:54I didn't know it would end like this.
23:56If I had one more chance, I would...
23:58His phone rang.
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