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