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A Sin He Coud Never Pay Off 2026
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00:00Three years after Tessa Reed remarried Roman West, she found out she was pregnant.
00:04When he stumbled and drunk, she just told the housekeeper to heat up some hangover soup
00:08and left it on the table. From the moment the test turned positive, she learned to move around him,
00:13even when she found a smudge of unfamiliar lipstick. She quietly wiped it off with a
00:18tissue as if it had never existed. There was no storm left in her, just a flat,
00:22exhausted kind of numbness. By the time she went to tour a luxury postpartum recovery center,
00:27this is our most luxurious sweet 88 grand a month. A Mrs. West is staying here right now.
00:32She checked in less than four days after having her baby boy. Her husband's here every single day,
00:37all doting and handsome. Only thing is his drive is a little much. She literally just gave birth
00:41and he's already back at it at night. You'll have to set boundaries with your man, Ms. Reed.
00:46But Tessa didn't hear a single word. Through the narrow glass panel in the door, her entire world
00:51had shrunk. To the man inside the suite, Roman West lounging on the couch. Congrats, Roman,
00:56another son. If Tessa's baby is a boy too, you'll have two sons. Roman's the real MVP. One wife at
01:02home, one on the side. Three years going strong, and I'd bet good money. Tessa has no idea. Roman's
01:08jaw tightened at that, his expression suddenly cooling. She doesn't, and you're not going to
01:13say a damn word to her. She's in her third trimester. Stress is off the table. We know,
01:18we know. We've been covering your ass for three years. But seriously, Roman, when are you going to
01:23tell her? After she gave birth, once the baby's here, Tessa won't walk away from me. Will it put
01:29you in a tough spot? Roman, I was never trying to take anything from her. After Ryan died, just being
01:34able to give you a child felt more than I deserved. I'm not asking for anything else. Roman shifted,
01:39sliding an arm around her shoulders. Elena, I promised I'd take care of you, and I will. I hate
01:45that you've had to sneak around for three years. You don't deserve that. Out in the hallway, Tessa stared
01:49at the same face he'd once known as cool, untouchable. Only now that face was soft with
01:54tenderness for someone else. Her lips twisted into a smile that was all teeth and no warmth.
01:59Tasted like rust on her tongue. He'd held a press conference, looked straight into the cameras,
02:03and promised he would never betray Tessa again. She liked fireworks, so on her birthday, he filled
02:09the night sky just for her. It wasn't until this exact moment that Tessa understood just how wrong
02:14she'd been. He'd lied to her three years ago, and three years later, he'd lied to her again.
02:19The realization hit so hard that for a second she couldn't breathe. Maybe the baby felt it too
02:24because her stomach suddenly clenched. Oh god, that hurts. Miss Reed, are you okay? You're white
02:29as a sheet. Do you need to sit down? Should I call a doctor? Who's out there? She thought her
02:35husband
02:35was abroad, but found a shocking lie. Roman froze when he saw her. He awkwardly put the baby down.
02:41Tessa, what are you doing here? The room was silent, eyes darting. Damn, Tessa is here.
02:47Roman, how do you explain this? I'm sorry, Tess, you can't do this. We just met by chance,
02:52came up. You are still lying. An hour ago, you said you were abroad. Roman, what happened?
02:57You flew back? Crossed oceans in 60 minutes? I'm sorry, Tess, you can't do this. You can't be
03:03this angry. You're pregnant. It's my fault, Miss Reed, don't hit him. Roman was with me out of pity.
03:09After Ryan died, I lost everything. I just needed help, a child. I swear, Miss Reed, I want nothing.
03:15Shut up. You have a child with my husband. You say you don't want him?
03:20Tessa hit me, but not Elena. She just gave birth. She's weak.
03:24Weak, yet you slept with her? You said you'd be gone for a month. You settled mistress,
03:29not at home, living with her in a luxury spa. This is what you've been doing,
03:34home counting contractions.
03:35She broke free, burning with rage. She swung again, wanting another slap.
03:40Elena rushed to Roman with the baby. She was like a human shield. Too fast,
03:44Tessa couldn't react. As her hand fell, Elena rushed in. The slap grazed the baby's body.
03:49A cry, the baby fell from her arms, fell with a sickening thud. The rumor erupted,
03:54God, Jesus. My baby, Miss Reed, why did you do this? He's four days old. How cruel are you?
03:59Roman's friends pulled Tessa away. They surrounded Elena tightly. Tessa, what are you doing? He's a
04:05newborn. No matter how angry, not the child. God knows what harm that fall caused.
04:10Tessa, I know I'm wrong today, but that's my son, my own son.
04:14Oh really? Then what is this? What do you think I'm carrying? Elena, why isn't he crying? Roman,
04:20he's not crying. Our baby's dying. Elena, we're going to the hospital now.
04:24He held her, guiding her to the door. Tessa Reed blocked the exit.
04:27Let them take you. Let them drive. Roman West, I give you one last chance.
04:33He stopped, chest heaving. The baby's weight and her sobs.
04:37Me and Elena, my child and hers. You can only choose one. Choose.
04:43Roman, I will disappear. I'll leave with the child. You'll never see us.
04:47Elena, stop. Stop. I won't let you do this. Are you threatening me now? You're insane.
04:52Elena's child is my son. I won't let anything happen to him. You want a divorce? Fine. I'm sick
04:59of these three years too. She stumbled back from the impact. Excruciating pain instantly struck.
05:05She fell heavily to the ground. The world instantly lost its color. Women are just jealous,
05:10always making a scene. Roman shouldn't have begged her back three years ago. Should have known this
05:15would happen. It's too late to regret now. It's been eight months already. Everyone chose to ignore her.
05:20Only her left, an endless cold. Child, are you okay? For the child, she must stand up. Every step,
05:27a fight against despair. I need to go to the hospital. Now. She was taken to the ER.
05:32You are eight months pregnant. Be more careful. How did you fall? It was an accident. I fell.
05:38Is Mr. West with you? He always came with you. Shall I call him? She had nothing to say.
05:43Mr. West, this is Dr. Grout. Your wife is hospitalized. She fell. She told you to call,
05:49right? Elena's child is in critical care. Is she using our child to compete? Tell her I'm not playing
05:55anymore. If Elena's child is harmed, I'll make her pay with hers. His words chilling to the bone.
06:01It's okay. She needs to rise. She needs to face it. Dr. Grant, if I want to induce labor now.
06:07Mrs. West, I don't know what happened between you, but you are already 32 weeks. The baby is almost due.
06:14Inducing labor now is bad for both of you. You'd end a life before it even began.
06:19Cold floor, cold heart. She felt the new life stirring.
06:23I understand. Thank you. The doctor left her to ponder.
06:26This child is mine. From now on, he'll have nothing to do with Roman. I will divorce him.
06:31I will leave with the child. Raise him alone.
06:35As Tessa emerged from the clinic, the last person she wanted to see stood there.
06:39Roman West stood at the payment counter, unaware of the encounter to come.
06:43Tessa, are you really unwell?
06:45Yes, you pushed me to the ground yourself. Don't you remember?
06:48I am sorry. I was too hasty then. Are you hurt?
06:51How is Elena's child?
06:52Very lucky. He is fine. Otherwise, a life would have been lost.
06:56You can't lose control like that again, okay? He is just a child. How could you lay hands on him?
07:01In your heart, am I really that kind of person?
07:04What if Elena intentionally rushed me? Would you believe me?
07:07Tessa, enough. Stop slandering her. It has been three years. Why are you still like this?
07:12Roman West, you said you agreed to divorce before. Does it still count?
07:16Tess, don't be like this. You are eight months pregnant. Why talk about divorce now?
07:21I was angry. Then don't take it seriously. I will not divorce you.
07:24Are you not worried about your son being called illegitimate?
07:27I just don't want to lose you. You are the only woman I have ever loved.
07:32My feelings for Elena are not love, but responsibility. Ryan was my best friend. He
07:37entrusted her to me before he died. I cannot just live like this. You know she has depression.
07:42Is the cure for depression sleeping with you and getting pregnant with your child?
07:46Roman, for her, what else will you sacrifice?
07:48The child is here now. Once she recovers, I will not touch her again. If this truly bothers you,
07:54we can give the child up for adoption. Are you serious, Roman? Are you really going to send me
07:59and your son away? I understand. I comprehend. I will take him and disappear. We will never appear
08:05before you again. Elena turned and fled her shoulders, trembling with every fragile step.
08:10Damn it. Roman, don't go. I'm sorry. I cannot risk anything happening to Elena.
08:15Roman tore free and left Tessa standing alone. Her heart shattered. She felt something deep inside
08:20her finally stop. No shattering, no explosion, just death. You can't let her go. Very well,
08:25I will let you go. You don't deserve to be my husband, nor the father of my child.
08:33Tessa returned home alone, packing her bags, only after she packed everything.
08:37Mrs. West, what happened? Excuse me. What did you say? This morning,
08:42Mr. West called. He just left my office. In that case, please proceed quickly, Mr. Wade.
08:47She hung up the phone and opened Instagram. On the screen was a photo of Roman washing Elena's
08:52feet. The caption read, only deep love can bear children for her. He once said he was a germaphobe
08:58and willing to touch my feet. It turned out his germaphobia was only for me. Rage surged within
09:03her. She grabbed the scissors. The first cut slashed his face. She kept cutting until the photo was in
09:09pieces. She tore the remaining pieces. Then she threw the pieces towards the bedroom door. At that very
09:15moment, the door opened. Roman, please talk calmly with Mrs. Reed, okay? Don't argue with her because
09:20of me. She slipped past Roman, towards the guest room, as if this room had been waiting for her.
09:26Roman placed the broken frame, then turned to Tessa. I had intended for Elena to stay longer at the
09:31rehab center. But since you already know, I can't leave her there alone. We are lucky. The baby's fine.
09:37Elena knows you didn't mean it. She has forgiven you. Tessa promised me, don't harm the baby again.
09:43Tessa looked at him without a word. Roman took out thick documents and handed them to Tessa.
09:48Roman West's name was boldly signed. Tessa Elena isn't trying to take anything from you.
09:52She only wants the child to be rightfully in the West family. So I thought we could finalize the
09:57divorce first. Once the child is officially registered, we will remarry. A month at most,
10:03I swear. He stepped forward as if to embrace Tessa. Tessa leaned back, avoiding his embrace.
10:08Go show Elena. I'm sure she will be thrilled. This is my Tessa. Always so
10:13generous. So kind.
10:14He turned and almost ran out of the bedroom. Tessa watched his back disappear. Bitter smile
10:19touched her lips. Roman West, did you never think? When a woman no longer cares what you do,
10:24it's because she no longer loves you? That night, Roman didn't return to the bedroom.
10:31At 2am, a fierce leg cramp struck. Roman, my leg is cramping. Before she finished speaking,
10:36a woman's voice came through. From the receiver, everything was clear. The rustle of sheets,
10:41Elena's soft laughter, and Roman's low voice. Every sound was a blow. Her heart torn apart.
10:46The leg pain persisted, but the heartache was worse. She stared at the ceiling, thoughts drifting back.
10:52He once said if he knew pregnancy was so hard, he wouldn't want a child. Now those hands were on
10:57someone else. She admitted she lost, but wouldn't lose herself. That night was her turning point.
11:02She started counting down, waiting for the divorce papers. She booked a one-way ticket,
11:07planning a new life without Roman. Oh, Roman, I'm so happy. Finally marrying you,
11:12even if it's just for a month. I've wronged you. You shouldn't have suffered. I promise from now on,
11:16I'll care for you and our son. Roman, I love you so much. I love you too.
11:21Roman and Elena no longer hid. They kissed by the restaurant's window. Evening, Tessa sat by the
11:26pool. The sun set, her legs in the water. A picture book on her lap, she habitually read.
11:31She was relaxed. Tomorrow she'd get divorced. Tonight was her last night in this mansion,
11:36yet even that piece seemed hard to keep. Look at you, Tessa. Tessa looked up. How romantic.
11:42Reading, swimming, enjoying the sunset. You're getting divorced tomorrow, yet so relaxed.
11:47Tessa slowly closed the book. Elena smiled. Oh, by the way, that day you called Roman. I let him
11:54answer. I just wanted you to hear how well we click. I love him, and he loves me. He said
11:59you were
12:00stiff. Too boring. Couldn't stand it. Tessa clutched the book. Her only reaction. Tomorrow
12:05is my baby's full moon party. You'll come, won't you? To support your little nephew. After all,
12:10you're his dear aunt. After Snow White's mother passed, her father married a new queen. Enough of
12:17this childish nonsense. The book fell with a splash. Pages soaked and ink spread. Are you deaf?
12:23Didn't you hear me? Go pick up the book. I won't pick up anything. What are you going to do?
12:28If you don't pick it up, don't blame me for what happens. Roman West emerged from the villa.
12:33Roman is here now. This will teach her a lesson. The silver pendant sank swiftly.
12:38Read don't that's my amulet. Roman blessed it for my son.
12:42What are you talking about? You threw it yourself. Tessa, what have you done?
12:45Roman, I cannot stay here anymore. She wishes my son to die. She said he doesn't deserve it,
12:50and should have died already. She called him a bastard child.
12:54Did you really say those things? You agreed to the divorce, who gave Elena peace. Was this all
13:00a lie? I never said those words. She threw the amulet herself.
13:04The priest said no water. Elena would never risk our son. What is wrong with you? Aren't you afraid
13:09of karma? You curse our child for hers. You don't know what she is like. She hurt your child. To
13:15frame
13:15me a piece of metal is nothing. Enough. Shut up. Roman's hand struck Tessa's cheek. Tessa stumbled
13:21losing balance. Her eyes showed shock and despair. She plunged into the cold water. The icy water
13:27consumed her. A sharp pain shot through her. Don't act, Tessa. You can swim. Find the amulet yourself.
13:33Hey, come here. Two guards ran towards them. Watch her. She stays in there until she finds the amulet.
13:40If she fails, she never comes up. Sir, Mrs. West is pregnant. What if the baby is harmed?
13:45Perhaps we should let it go. What if she has a miscarriage?
13:50Since when does being pregnant mean you can't swim? She thinks just because she's carrying my
13:56child, she can disobey my orders. Come on, Lena. Let's go inside. If she loses the baby, that's on
14:02her. She did this to herself. She remembered his red eyes, promised to protect her and their child.
14:07Now he pushed her into the cold pool, leaving her to fend for herself.
14:12Ma'am, please, you should try to find it. You are almost full term. If you stay in there,
14:18you might get hurt. Despite the pain, she dived into the water. She searched for the pendant,
14:24her only hope in this cold world. She surfaced for air, then dove back into the deep.
14:30It's ten o'clock. Shell be in big trouble. We can't just drag her out. You heard Mr. West.
14:35If we disobey him, we'll lose our jobs. As dawn broke, the water grew colder. She kept diving for
14:42the pendant. Her unborn child kicked violently. She felt liquid flowing down. Get her out now and
14:48call Mr. West. The guards pulled her out and tried to reach her husband. What is it, Romans,
14:54with our son? He's busy. He already told you. She can't leave without the pendant.
14:59The call was disconnected, leaving them to despair. Screw this. She and the baby will die?
15:05The guards knew they had to act against their master's wishes. Stay with us, Mom. You won't
15:11die like this, okay? She imagined Roman and Elena enjoying a perfect family night. While she and her
15:17baby bled, hanging by a thread in the dark. They rushed her to the emergency room, a race against time.
15:23Pain gripped her like a fist. Her vision blurred, her hearing faded. Possible placental abruption.
15:29Massive hemorrhage. Save my baby. Please save my baby. You are going to be okay. We will do
15:35everything we can. Where's the family? We need a signature call the husband. The guard tried to
15:41call Roman again, hoping for a response. The call was disconnected. His anger boiled over.
15:47Doctor, our boss isn't answering. He's very busy. Busy, he repeated his wife. His critical may
15:54need C-section. What is he so busy with that he can't answer his phone?
16:01At the full moon party, Roman learned the truth about his lost son. She was dressed to the nines
16:06holding her trophy. He couldn't accept this cruel reality. A hint of malice flashed in her eyes.
16:11The child became her new bargaining chick. She would escalate using the child to control Roman.
16:16Tessa, who escaped death, put on her farewell attire. A resolute severance letter. She signed
16:21her name expressionlessly. All the past will come to an end. She was ready for a complete farewell.
16:27She took one last look at her secretly placed daughter. This was her only concern. Despite
16:32all reluctance, she had to let go. For her and for herself. Roman rushed to the hospital like a madman.
16:37He knew it was all too late. Hope waited behind the door. Only an empty hospital room remained.
16:43A resolute severance letter. All she left was her resolve. He had completely lost her.
16:48Tessa disappeared into the night. A complete farewell, no turning back.
16:54What did you just say? Say it again? The doctor said Mrs. West stayed in the water too long.
16:59It triggered contractions. After her water broke, the baby didn't come out in time.
17:03The cord got compressed. The baby couldn't breathe. They called it death by oxygen deprivation.
17:07No. No. That's bullshit. You're lying. She put you up to this, didn't she? Tessa's mad at me.
17:14So you're teaming up to screw with my head. She wants me to feel guilty. Wants me to hurt.
17:19Is that it? Put her on the phone. Right now. Let me talk to her.
17:24What's going on, Roman? Did something happen to Tessa? You look like you've seen a ghost.
17:29Don't tell me she called to threaten you again.
17:31Mr. West, I swear I'm not lying. After they brought her out of surgery, Mrs. West left the hospital.
17:35We don't know where she went, but before she left, she gave me something to deliver to you. I'm almost
17:39at the hotel.
17:45Where is she? Is she still at the hospital? What did she tell you to give me?
17:50This, sir. She said it was for you.
17:52What is that?
17:53I don't know, but it looks bad.
17:55I've seen something like that before. At my grandma's funeral. It looks exactly like the urn they used for her
18:00ashes.
18:01Whose ashes is that?
18:05Was this their baby? The child he'd never even held? Had Tessa really cremated their child and sent the remains
18:11to him on Elena's son's big day? Did she hate him that much? What the hell kind of sick joke
18:16is this? Who sends that to a party?
18:18Roman, it has to be fake. There's no way Tessa lost the baby at 9 months. She must know you'd
18:24blame yourself. She's doing this to mess with your head. I just don't understand what she's thinking, sending something like
18:30this to my son's celebration. Does she want to curse him?
18:34Enough.
18:43A chorus of gagging broke out around him. Dude, what the hell? Roman, you can't just eat ashes. Man, we
18:49get that you're grieving, but this is messed up. Only Elena stared, eyes fixed on his face, waiting.
18:55This is flour. It's not ashes, it's flour. He snatched up the urn and hurled it.
19:05Holy shit. He's right, it's flour. Jesus. Scared the life out of me. Relief swept through the room in a
19:11noisy wave. False alarm, thank God. I thought we were about to witness. Looks like Tessa's messing with you again.
19:18But man, that's one hell of a prank. Who curses their own kid like that? So that means your baby's
19:23fine, right? We can still go ahead with the party.
19:25In Elena's arms, the baby shifted. Her heart, on the other hand, dropped like a stone.
19:30Tessa's lying to me. When she left the hospital, was she holding a baby?
19:34I don't know, sir. I swear I didn't know there was flour in there.
19:38All right, this circus is over. Let's head in. Well, start the dinner.
19:42Oh, and this Mr. West. Mrs. West asked me to give you this too. Roman froze at the sight of
19:47it.
19:48That's a divorce certificate. Someone blurted out,
19:50It's real. It's actually a divorce certificate. Roman, you finally divorced Tessa. We can finally
19:57get married. His pulse thundered in his ears. Give that to me. Where are you going? The party's
20:03about to start. I'm going to find Tessa. She just gave birth. You're going to her. Today. On our son's
20:10full month celebration. You're seriously going to ditch. I'm sorry, Elena. Tessa went into labor early
20:18because of me. He started toward the doors. Elena's heart lurched. The child let out a piercing
20:23wail. The cry sliced through the hall raw and panicked. Roman, look. You should stay with Elena.
20:29Exactly. It's his first big day. Roman's foot hovered over the threshold. Elena stood there
20:34clutching their son. Okay, I won't go. I'll stay. I'll stay with you both. He exhaled long and slow.
20:41The airport was colder than she expected. When the plane lifted off, the city dropped away.
20:47The baby's lashes cast soft shadows on her cheeks. By now, Roman had to have received the urn
20:52and the divorce papers. No claim of his on her child. She would carry her mother's name,
20:58Joy Reed. Life that was hers alone, and it would be a happy one. When the plane touched down,
21:04the doors opened to a different sky. As Tessa wheeled her carrion, she spotted them instantly
21:09through the glass. Her father stood ramrod straight. Her mother clutched his arm.
21:13Mom, Dad. I miss Tessa. It's been too long. Oh, sweetheart, look at you. You're all skin
21:19and bones. I'll make sure he pays. And this, this is our granddaughter. Tessa shifted the blanket
21:27back just enough. God, she's beautiful. She's staying with us. Don't call us Grandma. We're her
21:36grandparents, period. Thank you. Thank you, both of you. It's okay, baby. You're home. Let's go.
21:43Let's get you out of here. Yeah, let's go home. She followed them out to the curb. As the car
21:49pulled
21:50away, she looked out at the new city and let out a breath. She felt she'd been holding for years.
21:55As for Roman West, he could go straight to hell. Back in the hotel, the celebration wound down.
22:01Elena handed the baby to the nanny and hurried after him. The divorce certificate was real. The
22:07marriage was legally dead. Soon enough, she'd be Mrs. West, not just in bed. Though they reached
22:12the hospital, Roman strode straight to the nurse's station. Excuse me, do you know where Tessa Reed is?
22:18You're Roman West, right? Good, that's me. Where is she? She came in last night?
22:23I know exactly who she is, and I'm guessing that makes you the other woman. Sad not crap facts
22:28everyone in this hospital knows. Mrs. Reed came in hemorrhaging. You ignored every single call.
22:34The baby's already been born. You showing up now, just a little late.
22:39My phone died on its own. I didn't know. I need to see her. Where is she? Where's the baby?
22:45Ms. Reed left us for the baby. I heard the baby was stillborn. It was a girl.
22:50Roman stood alone in the empty hallway, his heart crushed by regret and despair.
22:56The nurse turned on her heel and walked away. No other word. Roman refused to accept it.
23:01He tore down corridor, checking. He yanked curtains, opened doors. He fumbled phone. Dialing,
23:07call failed. Cannot send messages. She shut him out, completely. Maybe she went home? She has to be
23:13exhausted. They burst through the door. Has Mrs. West come back? Did she come home at all?
23:18No, sir. We haven't seen her. He took stairs, door open. First thing he saw? Suitcase.
23:23Inside, Tessa's clothes, baby stuff, makeup, toothbrush, still there. Didn't look like she
23:29ran away. She had a plan to return. Roman's throat tightened. If not here, not at hospital.
23:34Where the hell was she? Find her. Check airports, stations. Don't care cost. Just find her.
23:40Roman didn't sleep that night. Every creak, he looked up. Across the hall, Elena seethed.
23:45She pinched baby harder. Roman, he won't stop. I don't know what to do.
23:49Then let the nanny handle it. Grimming drives me crazy.
23:52Are you serious? I get you're upset about Tessa. What about our son?
23:56I'm sorry. I just... He missed Tessa so much. Sir, should we drain the pool? Blood. It's starting
24:02to smell. What blood? Pool outside. Tessa lost blood. It turned the whole thing red. Roman rushed
24:08out to backyard. Pool, one sparkling blue, stained murky, rusted red. Dark patches on the grass. He
24:14stopped dead. Is all of this hers? All Tessa's? Yes, sir. Why not clean it sooner? Why leave it for
24:20him
24:20to see? Mrs. Reed left in a hurry. We didn't get to the pool yet. Stop calling her Mrs. Reed.
24:26And don't
24:27call me Ms. Cole. From now on, I'm the lady. So address me as Mrs. West. Understood? Understood.
24:33Good. Go get a crew. Have this cleaned up. Drain it. Scrub the tiles. No single stain left.
24:39They moved. Called the team. Roman stood rooted to spot, exposing blood streak tiles. Every smear
24:45reminded him. Water gone, silver flashed. Hold up. He climbed out, holding object. We found
24:51this silver bracelet. Mr. West, is this yours? Roman turns the bracelet over. He recognized
24:58it instantly. Hey, come here. Yes, sir. That night by the pool, did my wife really retrieve
25:04something from the water? An amulet or something? No, sir. Mrs. Reed found nothing. The answer
25:10detonated a cold truth in Roman. If there was never an amulet in the pool, what exactly did
25:14Tessa throw? Or did she throw anything at all? Was this all Elena's act from the start?
25:20Roman, dinner is ready. Why are you still out here?
25:23Elena, tell me the truth. Did Tessa really throw the baby amulet into the pool that day?
25:28Of course she did, Roman.
25:30Then what is this?
25:31Panic flashed in her eyes. It must have slipped. I might have dropped it near the edge.
25:36You didn't drop it. You threw it. You told me it was the amulet to make me mad at Tessa.
25:41No, that's not true. Why would I do that?
25:43Enough. You're still lying even now.
25:45I'm not lying. Why are you attacking me?
25:48Search her room, sir. You heard me. I want that amulet. Even if you have to turn the place
25:54upside down. You want them to search my room? Are you crazy?
25:57Do it.
26:03In the living room, Elena's heart pounded. Her palms were icy cold. The amulet was in her drawer.
26:09She knew exactly where she tucked it away. If they found it. If Roman saw it.
26:13Mr. West, is this what you were looking for?
26:18The amulet bore the blessing symbols of that remote church.
26:21Elena, do you have anything to say?
26:23No, no, no. It's not what you think. This is a new one. I bought another.
26:27The priest's inscription is right here. The one we drove ours to see. The exact same design.
26:32Do you want me to bring him here to identify it?
26:36Elena, do you have any idea what you've done?
26:40Because you lied to me, I killed my child with Tessa.
26:43I didn't mean for it to go that far. She started it. She was the one provoking me.
26:47You didn't know? So she was telling the truth.
26:50One more question. Last night, did you touch my phone?
26:53No, I didn't. I never touched it.
26:54All the security footage.
26:56Minutes later, the security footage was retrieved.
26:59In the video, Roman holds his child. His phone screen lights up with an incoming call.
27:04Elena's smile freezes. She turns off Roman's phone.
27:07Care to explain that?
27:08I don't have anything to say. You were having fun with the baby. I just didn't want to disturb you.
27:14You're still lying. Take your son and go upstairs.
27:17You're doing this to me for Tessa? I don't want to see you either.
27:21Elena rushes upstairs with the child. Roman collapses onto the sofa.
27:25Uh, look, Roman. I bought these for the baby. Isn't it cute?
27:29It's pink. Pretty sure it's a girl, right?
27:31I'm not sure, so I bought a blue one too. Pink for a girl. Blue for a boy.
27:35He tries to stop the pain, but it is useless.
27:38Tessa, where are you?
27:41Overseas, the night was soft and quiet.
27:44Tessa lay propped up against pillows.
27:45In the crib beside her, Joyce slept.
27:47Tiny fists, curled lips parted.
27:50Just looking at that face made every pain worth it.
27:53The only thing she still felt guilty, her daughter would grow up.
27:56Without a real family, no doting dad, no perfect parents.
28:00Tess here. Finish this soup.
28:02Since she arrived, her parents had made it their mission.
28:05To feed her like she'd been starved.
28:07Homemade broths, roasted chicken.
28:09In just two weeks, she'd put on weight again.
28:12Mom, I told you. You don't have to make me.
28:15A late night snack every day. I'm not even hungry.
28:17You silly girl. If you don't eat, how are you going to keep up? With the baby?
28:23As if on cue, Joy let out a sleepy whale.
28:26She's up. I'll get her.
28:27You stay in bed. You shouldn't be carrying her.
28:30Too much here. You want back problems for life?
28:34She's my daughter. When she cries, of course I want to hold her.
28:38And you're my daughter. When you hurt, I hurt.
28:41Mom.
28:42Drink your soup before it gets cold.
28:45Oh, I see why my lips.
28:48Princess is upset somebody made a stinky.
28:51Come on, sweetheart. Grandma's gonna get you.
28:55All cleaned up so you can sleep. Like an angel again, okay?
28:59Watching her mother coo and fuss.
29:01The last bit of guilt slid off.
29:02So what if Joy didn't have a father?
29:04She had a mother who would fight.
29:06For her grandparents who adored her.
29:08And a whole new life waiting.
29:10That could be more than enough.
29:11Back in the States, Roman hadn't closed his eyes.
29:14Well, did you find anything? Any sign of her?
29:17The assistant's voice, on the other end, revealed the truth.
29:20That Tessa had gone.
29:22Out of the country? She really left.
29:24He'd assumed she'd gone.
29:25To some hotel to lick her wounds.
29:27But the idea? She'd left the country.
29:30There's only one place.
29:31She'd go.
29:32She went to them.
29:33She has to have.
29:34He hung up, grabbed the closest suitcase.
29:37And started throwing clothes into it.
29:39He had just dragged it.
29:41Downstairs when Elena appeared.
29:43Roman, what are you doing? Where are you going?
29:45I don't have time for this, Elena. I'm going abroad.
29:48Abroad? Now you promised you'd stay.
29:50With me today. Did you forget?
29:52He kept walking.
29:53It's my birthday. You promised you'd spend.
29:56The day with me. You swore you wouldn't bail.
29:58I don't have time.
29:59To hold your hand.
30:01Through a birthday dinner.
30:02I'm going to find Tessa. We can celebrate.
30:04When I get back.
30:06I'm not letting you go.
30:07A promise is a promise, Roman.
30:09You can't just...
30:10I also promised Tessa I'd never cheat on her.
30:13How'd that work out?
30:14Don't forget.
30:14The first time you tricked me.
30:16Into your bed.
30:17You told me you didn't care.
30:18About the title.
30:19You said you didn't need a ring.
30:21Didn't need recognition.
30:22You said you were happy.
30:23Just staying in the shadows.
30:25What happened to that, Elena?
30:26She flushed teeth sinking.
30:28Into her lip.
30:29I'm going to say this once more.
30:31Move.
30:31And I'll say it again too.
30:32I'm not moving.
30:33Are you done throwing a tantrum in my doorway?
30:37I'm fighting for us.
30:38No.
30:39You're getting between me and the woman whose life you helped destroy.
30:44I haven't even begun to hold you accountable for what you did to Tessa.
30:48If you're smart, you'll step aside while I'm still trying to say this nicely.
30:53Otherwise...
30:55Now I finally see you for who you are.
30:58You regret it, don't you?
30:59Who's been here the entire six years?
31:01I just wanted to marry you.
31:03My son to carry your name.
31:06You won't even give me that.
31:08Before yesterday, I could have Tessa's child is dead because of you.
31:11If she never forgives me, I will never marry you.
31:14I've already done more for you.
31:15Whatever debt I owed Aiden, I've paid it in full.
31:18Roman West, if you walk out that door, I'll kill myself right here.
31:24This is the fifth time you've used suicide to hold me hostage every single time I gave in.
31:30Not this time.
31:31Even if you really go through with it, I'm going to find Tessa period.
31:35Ms. Cole, please calm down.
31:37Don't do anything crazy.
31:38You seem to forget I'm depressed.
31:40Call him, call him right now.
31:42Okay, okay, we'll call.
31:43He's not picking up.
31:44He won't even answer the phone.
31:46You'll regret this.
31:48Elena tore her arm away.
31:49He didn't wait for her answer.
31:51Leaving a trail of red on the banister, the staff hurried after her, terrified.
31:56Thinking the screaming baby out.
31:58Ms. Cole, please, he's just a baby.
32:01Why should I?
32:02If Roman doesn't want me, what's the point of either of us?
32:05I'll take him with me.
32:07We'll leave this world together.
32:08Call Mr. West again.
32:10I want him back here now.
32:12She called Roman's driver.
32:15Roman grips his knees, knuckles white.
32:18Mr. West, it's bad.
32:19Elena cut her wrist.
32:20She's threatening to take the baby.
32:22She's lost her mind.
32:24She might actually do it.
32:26Airport, sir.
32:27Turn around.
32:28Mr. West, Elena passed out.
32:30Lost blood.
32:31Hospital.
32:31Baby's fine.
32:32His chance vanished with the flight.
32:34Take me to the hospital.
32:35He arrived at the hospital.
32:37You've lost your mind, Elena.
32:38You tried to kill yourself.
32:40You bled out for Roman.
32:41Roman, you don't even have depression.
32:44I couldn't let him leave.
32:45I'd lose him for good.
32:46Don't drag the baby into this.
32:48If not for him, I'd be free.
32:50Thank God Roman never asked.
32:52Is he truly the father?
32:54What did you just say?
32:56We'll give you guys space.
32:57You came back.
32:58You cared.
32:59You couldn't let me die.
33:01Answer me.
33:01What did you mean?
33:02You said the kid isn't mine.
33:03No, you misheard.
33:04You're the only man.
33:06Who else could be his father?
33:08How many lies, Elena?
33:10Who are you, really?
33:11The woman I knew didn't exist.
33:13He destroyed his marriage, ruined Tessa's life, all for a lie.
33:17The child he cherished was not his own flesh and blood.
33:22Tonight's family dinner won't be calm.
33:24Tessa knew a war without smoke.
33:27Each step on power's edge.
33:29She's ready for any challenge.
33:30Hypocrisy and glamour rule tonight.
33:37Ex-fiancƩ and rival.
33:39Too close.
33:49Oh, Tessa, how dare you come?
33:52Family dinner.
33:53Why wouldn't I?
33:53Old love, new fling.
33:55Tensions rise.
33:56Mother's coldness worse than known.
33:58You dare stand here.
34:00No family pride?
34:01My dignity, I decide.
34:03Think you still have a place here.
34:05Under all eyes, she's cornered.
34:07Time to flip this false game.
34:18All eyes on the document now.
34:20This will might answer your questions.
34:22One will, enough to change all.
34:24Power balance shifts instantly.
34:26From now on, I steer the family.
34:30Tonight, atop charity gala, outwardly splendid, yet secretly turbulent, Roman sought to use
34:36this as a redemption offering for his past betrayal.
34:39The lost family heirloom became his bargaining chip for goodwill, bidding high just to gain
34:44a sliver of Tessa's attention.
34:45Tessa remained calm and distant, as if nothing concerned her.
34:49Suddenly, a fiery red figure shattered this false calm.
34:52Roman, how dare you show your face to Tessa?
34:54Elena, don't make a scene here.
34:56Amidst the commotion, Tessa's eyes held only a hint of weariness.
35:00The whispers of the crowd became the best commentary.
35:03At the crucial moment, Tessa's mother intervened with powerful presence.
35:07Elena, this is not the place for such discussions.
35:12Our family has completely severed all ties with Roman.
35:16Roman's redemption plan was utterly defeated.
35:19Tessa chose to leave resolutely, without a trace of hesitation.
35:22This treasure once symbolized the family's glory.
35:25At the end of the corridor was her silhouette bidding farewell to the past.
35:29The cold night deepened, and the story would finally conclude.
35:32Her departure was a final farewell.
35:34Roman was left alone, the treasure in his hand now only irony.
35:38His humility and ridicule were frozen by the camera flashes.
35:41Farewell is the prologue to a new beginning.
35:45What exactly is Roman West up to now?
35:48Dad, please try to calm down.
35:50I'm going over there, I swear to God.
35:53I'm going to break his legs.
35:55When Robert arrived, Roman was directing the movers.
35:58Dad, you finally came outside.
36:00Stop right there, Mr. West.
36:02Watch how you address me.
36:03You and my daughter are divorced.
36:05I am not your dad.
36:07I won't ever be your dad.
36:09Sir.
36:09Sir, I've got one question for you.
36:11What exactly are you planning by buying this place?
36:15Sir, I know I screwed up.
36:17I'm here to ask Tessa to forgive me.
36:20If she won't, then I'll stay here.
36:22As long as it takes, I'll live across this street until the day she does.
36:26You really don't have any shame, do you?
36:28Do you remember what you said three years ago?
36:32You said you'd cut that woman off.
36:34You said you'd never cheat on my daughter again.
36:37And what happened?
36:39You carried on with her.
36:41Got her pregnant.
36:42You damn near killed my kid.
36:44Should I call you pathetic?
36:46Or just plain disgusting?
36:48You're right.
36:49Call me whatever you want.
36:50I deserve all of it.
36:52But at least believe me when I say this.
36:54It's over with Elena.
36:55Completely.
36:56I threw her out.
36:57And the kid she had.
36:58He's not even mine.
37:00He never was.
37:01So that's it.
37:01She cheated on you.
37:03The great Roman West finally got played.
37:05You earned every bit of that.
37:07Pack your things.
37:08If you actually care about Tessa's happiness, get the hell away from here.
37:14If you stay, we go.
37:16If she moves again, I'll move again.
37:19I'm not giving up.
37:20Tessa, I'll prove it to you this time.
37:22I swear to God, I'll prove it.
37:23The days that followed turned into a strange, exhausting routine.
37:27Every morning, Roman would appear at the reed's door, holding flowers.
37:31The housekeeper would refuse them.
37:33He would still leave the flowers by the door.
37:35Every afternoon, he would linger on the sidewalk.
37:37Hoping to catch a glimpse of Tessa, Tessa learned to use the back entrance.
37:42She wrapped herself in her new life, leaving no opening for Roman.
37:45But secrets, after all, cannot be buried forever.
37:48In the morning, Roman saw the maids come out.
37:51They began to hang clothes on the line.
37:53Tiny rompers, little socks with cloud patterns.
37:56Little Miss was fussy again last night.
37:58Probably because there's no dad around.
38:00Kids aren't stupid.
38:01Roman gripped his coffee cup until the cardboard bent.
38:04You think Ms. Reed will ever marry again?
38:06Hard to say.
38:07She's been hurt so badly.
38:08The maid's voice has drifted in the morning air.
38:11His heart pounded.
38:12That wasn't a hypothetical baby.
38:14That was his child.
38:15The child Tessa claimed had died.
38:17Why didn't you tell me, Tess?
38:19Why did you have to lie?
38:20Because last time she trusted him, entrusting him with their child,
38:24he had almost killed both her and their daughter.
38:29Tessa, Tessa.
38:30The baby isn't dead, is she?
38:32Our baby's not dead, right?
38:34Tessa come out and talk to me.
38:36I want to see our child.
38:37Why would you lie?
38:38Why would you tell me she died if she didn't?
38:41Roman's voice rolled in from outside like distant thunder.
38:44He actually has the nerve to ask me?
38:46That men is back again.
38:48We called the cops last time.
38:50Dad let me go.
38:52If I don't say this to his face, he's going to haunt my doorstep.
38:55I'm tired.
38:55I need this done.
38:57At least give me the baby.
38:58No, I'm taking her with me.
39:00She wanted him to see exactly who had lost.
39:02For a second, he just froze.
39:04Tess, the baby you're holding is that.
39:09Is she ours?
39:10She's our daughter.
39:12Right?
39:13She's our little girl.
39:14Her tiny fists waved in the air.
39:16The shape of his eyes.
39:18The curve of Tessa's mouth.
39:19No.
39:20No?
39:21Tessa, look at her.
39:22She's a baby.
39:23She's exactly the right age.
39:24I said no, Roman West.
39:26You and I are divorced.
39:28Whatever you think we had is over.
39:30The child you keep talking about died.
39:32This little girl is mine.
39:34She's my daughter.
39:34She belongs to me.
39:36Tessa, read and no one else.
39:37You can't mean that.
39:39She is obviously our child.
39:41She is my kid.
39:43Roman, don't you already have a son?
39:45Or wait, from what my dad told me, that boy Elena had, has not yours, is he?
39:49Roman flinched like she'd stabbed him.
39:52The neighbors buzzed.
39:53Oh my god, he really did that to his pregnant wife?
39:56No wonder she doesn't want him.
39:57Unbelievable.
39:59The great Roman West, the guy who thinks he's the smartest, got played into raising another
40:03man's kid.
40:04That hurts.
40:04You know that.
40:05Hurts?
40:06You want to talk about pain?
40:07What are you hoping if you look pitiful enough, it'll forgive you?
40:10Did you think about how much it would hurt when you let that woman set me up?
40:14When you hit me?
40:15When you forced your nine months pregnant wife to stay in a freezing pool for four hours
40:20to teach me a lesson and fetch a charm that never existed.
40:23Did you think about my pain then, Roman?
40:25Tess.
40:26There wasn't a single apology in the world, big enough to cover what had done.
40:30So he did the only thing he could think of.
40:32I know it's not enough.
40:34I know I don't deserve it.
40:36But can you really look at that baby and say she doesn't need a father?
40:39Can you really do that to her?
40:41Tess's fingers stroked Joy's back, soothing the baby's soft little fussing.
40:45Who said she doesn't have a father?
40:49She's have a better man for a dad someday.
40:52And even if she didn't, she'd never call a piece of garbage like you her father.
40:55Does it really have to be like this?
40:57Why can't it be like, three years ago?
40:59Why can't you just give me one last chance?
41:02Just one?
41:03There are no more chances, Roman.
41:04Three years ago, I handed you that last chance.
41:07You threw it away, losing your wife and your own child.
41:09You did that to yourself.
41:11Don't you dare pin it on anyone else.
41:13If you don't want your daughter growing up uprooted, then leave.
41:16If you don't, I'll be gone by tomorrow.
41:18For the first time, Roman finally understood she didn't just resent him.
41:21She hated him.
41:22Get out of here already.
41:24You're not embarrassed kneeling there like that.
41:26Scumbag, he deserves every second of this.
41:28In the middle of the noise, Tessa let out a small, tired laugh.
41:32Tessa didn't look back.
41:33She walked towards a new life.
41:34Hey, what's wrong, Ray?
41:36You think mommy did the wrong thing.
41:38You think mommy should forgive your dad.
41:40The reaction punched straight through whatever armor Tessa had left.
41:44Her vision blurred all over again.
41:46God, you're sweet already looking out for me, huh?
41:49Even without a dad, I'm going to make sure your life is happy and bright, I swear it.
41:53Out on the street, Roman stayed on his knees long after the front door shut.
41:56By the time he finally forced himself to stand, his legs were numb, and his palms were raw from
42:01gripping the concrete.
42:03He walked away like a man moving through water and booked the earliest flight home he could find.
42:07Joy grew fast.
42:09She could sit at the baby grand in the living room and play simple pieces from memory.
42:13Ray, who gets the first slice, grandmas?
42:17Ready to volunteer, just so you know.
42:21The first one is for mom.
42:22Because mom raised me, she did the hardest job.
42:25I love mom the most.
42:27Thank you, baby.
42:28Best birthday speech I've ever heard.
42:30All right, Ray, then tell grandpa, this, what's your birthday wish this year?
42:38Same as always, I want mom to be happy every day, and I want her to get a boyfriend who'll
42:42take care of her.
42:43You really want a dad that badly?
42:45I want you to be happy.
42:47I want you to have someone who treats you nice.
42:49I want lots and lots of people to love my mom.
42:52Across the yard in the second floor window of the house opposite, a man stood half hidden
42:56behind the curtain, Roman's throat tightened as he watched Joy feed Tessa that first bite
43:01of cake.
43:02His eyes redden.
43:03Mr. West, you've been flying out here for five years now, watching from the window, hiding
43:08in rentals across the street, pulling up and driving away.
43:10You never even ring the bell.
43:12You sure you don't want to talk to them?
43:14After this long, maybe Mrs. Reed doesn't hate you as much as you think.
43:17She hates me, and she's right too.
43:19I'm not asking her to forgive me.
43:21I'm not stupid enough to think she'll come back.
43:24Just getting to see them like this from far away, that's more than I deserve.
43:28I still think that one day she will forgive you.
43:30Maybe, maybe not.
43:31All I want now is for her to be happy.
43:34For both of them to be happy.
43:35That's it.
43:35The rest of my life, that's for making up for what I did.
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