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00:00I joined a local buy and sell group on my phone, just looking for some secondhand furniture, nothing special.
00:06But the prices in this group made no sense.
00:08Someone was selling an ordinary iPhone SIM removal tool for $888.
00:14And people were actually commenting, asking about it.
00:18I was about to leave when a new post caught my eye.
00:201999 May edition bicycle, $800, pickup only, my birthday.
00:27May 1999.
00:29That was odd.
00:30I clicked on the photo.
00:32My blood ran cold.
00:34The background was unmistakably my living room.
00:36And we'd only bought that bike two months ago.
00:39Before I could process this, someone commented,
00:42Bro, last time was great.
00:44The service was top-not.
00:46This $800 price is a steal.
00:50Five stars.
00:53The group exploded with questions.
00:55Boss, what are the specs and dimensions?
00:58The seller replied quickly.
00:5990 minutes.
01:018-9-5-8-9-2.
01:04My hands started shaking.
01:08Those were my measurements.
01:09My exact measurements.
01:11One coincidence I could dismiss.
01:13But this?
01:15Damn, that figure.
01:16Someone typed.
01:18Bro, got real photos?
01:19Can you do delivery?
01:21Then someone posted a picture.
01:23A woman in a black and white maid outfit collapsed on a sofa.
01:27She wore a mask, hiding her face.
01:29But I recognized the hair color.
01:32And that birthmark on her chest.
01:34It was identical to mine.
01:36I zoomed in, my breathing rapid.
01:39The photo disappeared.
01:42Already tried her out for you guys.
01:44Boss is reliable.
01:45You can trust this.
01:46The seller replied casually.
01:48I just got into fishing lately.
01:49Not interested in cycling anymore.
01:51I'd like to share with my brothers.
01:53I looked at the corner of our living room.
01:55Ryan's collection of second-hand fishing gear.
01:57Piled high.
02:00My stomach churned.
02:02Ryan Mitchell.
02:03My husband of three years.
02:05Always so sunny.
02:06So clean cut.
02:07I never imagined he'd do something like this.
02:10Drugging his own wife and selling photos?
02:13Videos?
02:14Bro, I'll take it.
02:16When can I pick up?
02:18Don't rush.
02:19This premium goods is mine.
02:21I'll add $100.
02:22The messages kept rolling.
02:24My scalp tingled as my ears rang.
02:27These men were discussing me like I was whore.
02:30No dignity.
02:31No humanity.
02:32People started competing.
02:34The seller grew excited.
02:35Highest bidder wins.
02:37I guarantee the quality is top grade.
02:40Ryan's disgusting innuendo made the chat explode.
02:43I felt like I'd fallen into hell.
02:46Cold, sticky, nauseating.
02:49My hands trembled as I took screenshots.
02:52The simple motion took several tries because my fingers wouldn't cooperate.
02:56I was about to confront Ryan when a user named Cat Lover made an offer.
03:0210,000s.
03:04But I need delivery.
03:05The price silenced everyone else.
03:08Cat Lover posted an address.
03:11Riverside Apartments.
03:13I was still praying this was all a misunderstanding.
03:16Then Ryan texted me.
03:18Honey, I sold our old bike, but the buyer can't pick up.
03:21Can you drop it off at Riverside Apartments this afternoon?
03:24Everything froze.
03:25My chest tightened so much I couldn't breathe.
03:27Do I have to go?
03:29My fingers shook as I typed, hoping Ryan had some shred of conscience left.
03:33Honey, what's wrong?
03:34Ryan's reply was as gentle as always.
03:37Are you feeling sick?
03:38Should I take you to the doctor?
03:39Ryan and I had been together since high school.
03:42Sweethearts who went from prom to wedding vows.
03:44Even after marriage, he remained thoughtful and caring.
03:48All our friends envied me for marrying my soulmate.
03:51But now, he wouldn't give me a straight answer.
03:53I don't feel well.
03:55I don't want to go.
03:57Ryan paused.
03:58Then replied with words that chilled me to the bone.
04:01Honey, did you catch a cold last night?
04:03There's vitamin C in the night pen draw.
04:05Take one.
04:06I'll leave work early and go with you.
04:08Why do I have to go?
04:09I couldn't stand this feeling of being hunted.
04:12Tears streamed down my face as I typed.
04:15Ryan called immediately.
04:19The buyer is an autistic girl.
04:21She's scared of men, so she needs a woman to deliver.
04:24His voice sounded so natural.
04:26You're usually so compassionate.
04:28What's wrong today?
04:30If I didn't know the truth, I might have believed him.
04:32I'm not going.
04:33My voice was flat, but my body shook.
04:36From anger or fear, I couldn't tell.
04:38Minutes later, the seller added Cat Lover in the group.
04:41Bro, sorry.
04:42Something's wrong with the goods today.
04:44Can't do delivery.
04:45I exhaled in relief.
04:46Then, Cat Lover responded.
04:48No problem.
04:49I can pick up.
04:50But I have specific requirements.
04:52Can she handle it?
04:54Don't worry.
04:54As long as you don't break her.
04:56I offer after-sales service.
04:58Their words wrapped around me like thorned rope, suffocating me.
05:03The seller posted an address.
05:05My address?
05:07Our home.
05:08I had to run.
05:10I stumbled out of the bedroom, rushing toward the door.
05:13Ryan texted.
05:15Honey, did you take that vitamin?
05:17I'm almost home to be with you.
05:18I reached for the doorknob.
05:20Honey, where are you going?
05:24The living room camera swiveled toward me.
05:26Ryan's voice came through the speaker.
05:28My scalp prickled, like I was walking down a dark hallway, watched by hungry eyes lurking
05:33in the shadows.
05:35Just getting some air.
05:37I forced myself to stay calm, but my voice trembled.
05:40You sound terrible.
05:41Don't go out.
05:42I'll be right there.
05:43Ryan sounded so concerned.
05:45I thought bitterly.
05:46No wonder I never suspected him.
05:49He was such a good actor.
05:51I ignored him and reached for the door again.
05:54I needed to leave.
05:55To my parents' house, to the police station, anywhere.
05:58Why do you have to go out?
05:59What if you faint outside?
06:01I'd have to search everywhere for you.
06:02But it's okay.
06:03You gave me access to your phone's location.
06:06I can track you anytime.
06:07His casual words sent ice through my veins.
06:11He was telling me he could find me anywhere.
06:13I laughed bitterly.
06:15Our love and trust had become chains.
06:18I glanced at the camera with despair and grabbed the door handle.
06:21The moment I touched it, my head spun.
06:23My legs gave out.
06:25I collapsed.
06:27I woke up in my bedroom.
06:29Every muscle ached.
06:30My clothes had been changed.
06:33Terror gripped me.
06:34What happened while I was unconscious?
06:38I heard voices outside the door.
06:40Alex, you can't just bring strangers to our house.
06:43Ryan was talking to someone.
06:45Ryan sounded angry.
06:46Emma was home alone.
06:47You could have scared her.
06:49I was confused.
06:50Then I heard Ryan's brother, Alex, speak.
06:52Bro, the guy needed the bike urgently.
06:55Emma didn't want to deliver it, so I brought him here to pick it up.
06:57How was I supposed to know she was sick?
07:00And your fishing gear, when are you taking it?
07:03Ryan's voice rose.
07:04You keep buying useless junk and dumping it at my place because you're scared your wife will yell at you.
07:10I lay frozen in bed.
07:12The bike sale wasn't Ryan.
07:14The fishing gear wasn't his.
07:16Had I been wrong about everything?
07:18But that woman in the mask looked exactly like me.
07:21Ryan opened the door.
07:22He saw me awake and kissed my forehead gently.
07:26Good.
07:27Your fever's gone.
07:29Silly girl, didn't even know you were burning up.
07:31Still feeling bad?
07:32I glanced at Alex standing in the doorway.
07:35His eyes cold and distant.
07:37The question stuck in my throat.
07:39I shook my head weakly.
07:41Maybe I'd misunderstood.
07:43Maybe the seller wasn't Ryan.
07:45At least this time.
07:47Cat lover didn't get what he wanted.
07:49Right?
07:51The next morning, Ryan had breakfast ready on the table.
07:55Three years of marriage and he'd never missed a day.
07:59I took a deep breath.
08:01Maybe yesterday was just paranoia.
08:04I went to the study to get my yoga mat.
08:06A clump of cat hair fell from the corner.
08:09I collapsed to the floor trembling.
08:12We'd never owned a cat.
08:14I grabbed my phone with shaking hands.
08:16Just then, cat lover posted a link in the group.
08:19I frantically saved it and opened the file.
08:21A woman lay in our study, covered in cat fur.
08:24Through gaps in the fur, a man was kissing her exposed skin.
08:28The fur on her face shifted.
08:30I finally saw her clearly.
08:32It was me.
08:33My mind went blank.
08:34Ryan had lied.
08:35He'd hidden it so well.
08:39If I hadn't stumbled into that group by accident, I'd still think I was the luckiest woman alive.
08:45I wanted to confront him immediately.
08:47But cat lover messaged the seller first.
08:50Good product.
08:52But next time, delivery would be better.
08:56I'll pay extra.
08:59She's not cooperative.
09:00Transportation is complicated.
09:02The seller replied.
09:04So what?
09:05Your drug works perfectly.
09:08I did plenty.
09:09And nothing went wrong.
09:11Fine.
09:12Next time I'll bring her to you, personally to you.
09:15Each word was a knife cutting into me.
09:17Then someone with a cute hamster avatar added the seller.
09:21Bro, when can you come walk my dog?
09:24My poodle misses you.
09:26The seller responded fast.
09:27Tonight.
09:29Ryan texted me.
09:30Honey, working late tonight.
09:32Don't wait up.
09:33His affair almost seemed easier to accept than what he'd done to me.
09:37At least now I could think clearly.
09:39I needed evidence.
09:42I hired a private investigator.
09:44Tonight I'd see which dog Ryan was walking.
09:47The P.I. sent me a video quickly.
09:49Ryan walking arm in arm with a woman toward a hotel.
09:53They whispered to each other.
09:54Heads close.
09:56Ryan's smile was possessive.
09:57Predatory.
09:59Nothing like his usual gentle demeanor.
10:02I told the investigator.
10:04I need her information.
10:06He sent more footage of them together.
10:07Intimate.
10:08Disgusting.
10:09Investigator.
10:10Even got me the room number.
10:11I saved everything but didn't rush over there.
10:14Instead, I called my lawyer.
10:16When Ryan came home at 2 a.m., I was waiting on the couch.
10:21He looked startled, then smiled warmly.
10:24Honey, couldn't sleep without me?
10:27I promise I'll work less overtime.
10:29Come, let me carry you to bed.
10:32Ryan, let's get divorced.
10:34Such a performance.
10:35I handed him the divorce papers with no expression.
10:39Ryan took the papers.
10:40Disbelief on his face.
10:42He checked if I was joking.
10:45I caught a flash of guilt in his eyes.
10:47Honey, what does this mean?
10:49His expression shifted rapidly.
10:50Is it because I worked late tonight?
10:52Anger morphing into wounded innocence.
10:54His eyes redden like a confused child.
10:56I said flatly.
10:58Yes.
10:59Just because of that?
11:00He stared into my eyes, not believing it could be so simple.
11:02Just because of that?
11:03My voice was eerily calm.
11:05When you reach peak grief, you feel nothing.
11:08Ryan paced the living room anxiously.
11:10Emma Carter, what the hell is wrong with you?
11:13I worked all day, and I come home to this?
11:16What do you think marriage is?
11:18Two teenagers breaking up over nothing?
11:21Haven't I been good enough to you?
11:23The louder a man argues, the guiltier he is.
11:25I put you first in everything.
11:27I guess I've spoiled you.
11:29My voice was exhausted.
11:31So are you signing or not?
11:33Any normal person couldn't process what I discovered these past two days.
11:37Who knew what else was waiting?
11:39Ryan stopped arguing.
11:41He pulled out his phone and made a call.
11:44Mom, sorry to call so late.
11:46Ryan!
11:47My suppressed rage ignited.
11:49Are you serious?
11:50It's the middle of the night, and you're calling my mother?
11:53We're adults.
11:55Don't drag our parents into every argument, and certainly not at this hour.
12:00No matter how hysterical I got, he only cared about his immediate problem.
12:06He completely ignored my feelings and my family's rest.
12:10Mom, Emma's gone crazy.
12:13She wants to divorce me in the middle of the night.
12:16Please come save me.
12:18Save our marriage.
12:19His voice broke dramatically.
12:21My mother's voice came through the phone, urgent and alarmed.
12:24Then Ryan called his parents with the same story.
12:27Finally, with a hint of smugness.
12:29Emma, let's see how you explain this to our parents.
12:33He ripped the divorce papers in half and slammed them on the table.
12:37He pulled out a jewelry box with a necklace.
12:38You know why I sold that bike?
12:41So I could work overtime for extra money.
12:44I glanced at the necklace.
12:45Indifferent.
12:46Our three-year anniversary.
12:47And you want to divorce me?
12:49Did Ryan love me?
12:50He cheated and sold his own wife.
12:52Did he not love me?
12:52He bought me gifts with money from other women.
12:54Twisted and disgusting.
12:56I laughed coldly.
12:57Since you've summoned everyone, let's lay it all out.
13:01Six people sat in the living room.
13:03Faces grim.
13:05Mom, I really love Emma.
13:07Please convince her not to be impulsive.
13:10Ryan knelt before my mother, tears streaming.
13:12My mother believed in her daughter's judgment.
13:15But her son-in-law wasn't someone who'd cause trouble.
13:19What on earth is going on?
13:21Then looked at me anxiously.
13:22You can't just throw away a good marriage?
13:24Ryan, stop with the theatrics?
13:27Or I'll file for divorce, court, court.
13:29I said, frowning.
13:31Cheating.
13:32Cheating?
13:33All four parents stared at Ryan in shock.
13:36Six years of dating.
13:38Three years of marriage.
13:39Ryan had always been attentive to me.
13:42He even tracked my menstrual cycle for me.
13:44But after two sleepless nights, I finally understood.
13:47That wasn't love.
13:48It was possession.
13:49A sick need to control my body.
13:53See for yourselves.
13:55I'm done explaining.
13:56I sent the photos of Ryan with another woman to our family group chat.
13:59Ryan froze.
14:01He'd anticipated I might suspect the bike sale and the fishing gear.
14:07He'd even arranged for Alex to cover for him.
14:10But how did I catch him cheating when it just happened tonight?
14:13Ryan's father hit him hard across the face.
14:16My father-in-law was a retired teacher.
14:18He'd raised Ryan strictly.
14:20Now he had to watch his son's infidelity photos in front of his in-laws.
14:24The shame was unbearable.
14:26My mother-in-law looked at Ryan's swelling face with distress.
14:30But she couldn't defend him now.
14:32She could only sigh repeatedly.
14:34I produced a new set of divorce papers.
14:37I was getting divorced today.
14:39Sign it.
14:39The evidence is right here.
14:41Emma, it was just once.
14:43Ryan panicked.
14:44That woman seduced me.
14:45I have no feelings for her.
14:46I just lost my head for a moment.
14:49Give me one more chance.
14:50Honestly, I believed Ryan didn't love that woman.
14:53Men like him only love themselves.
14:55But that didn't matter.
14:57He'd betrayed me.
14:58Not once, but many times.
15:01My father-in-law slapped him again.
15:04If Emma doesn't forgive you today, you're no son of mine.
15:10You disgrace.
15:12My mother-in-law grabbed my hand with tears.
15:14Emma, I've never asked you for anything.
15:17Ryan knows he was wrong.
15:20Building a marriage isn't easy.
15:24Please give him another chance.
15:25I hadn't expected my usually fair-minded in-laws to immediately try to save Ryan instead of
15:31supporting me.
15:32I looked to my parents helplessly.
15:34Emma.
15:35Mom hesitated.
15:36I think Ryan wouldn't dare do it again.
15:39Maybe it was one of those scams where they blackmail married men.
15:43Plus, you've got evidence now.
15:45You'll have the upper hand in the marriage from now on.
15:48I understood what both sets of parents meant.
15:50Three years of marriage and Ryan's obedient act had fooled everyone.
15:54My heart ached.
15:56I forced a bitter smile.
15:58Then let's wait and see, shall we?
16:00Under my father-in-law's orders, Ryan kept slapping himself.
16:05My mother-in-law cried watching him.
16:07I knew they weren't really punishing Ryan.
16:10They were performing for me.
16:12After all, divorce was too costly for them.
16:16At 8 a.m., someone knocked urgently on the door.
16:19I opened it.
16:20A strange man stood there.
16:21He immediately grabbed Ryan off the floor and punched him hard.
16:26You bastard!
16:27You slept with my wife!
16:29Walking your dog?
16:30You're the damn dog!
16:31Murder!
16:32He's killing him!
16:34My mother-in-law screamed.
16:35My father-in-law, both heartbroken and nervous, tried to shield Ryan while clutching his chest.
16:41Let's talk calmly.
16:43No need for violence.
16:44Talk?
16:46I go on one business trip and he's screwing my wife!
16:49What's there to talk about?
16:50The man spat on my father-in-law.
16:52My father-in-law had been respected his entire teaching career.
16:55No one had ever treated him like this.
16:57Already emotional, now publicly humiliated, his legs gave out.
17:01He collapsed on the sofa.
17:07Your son cheats?
17:08Old man fakes injury?
17:10You people are all the same!
17:12The man showed no mercy with his fists or his words.
17:14A dark satisfaction stirred in me.
17:16Honey.
17:18My mother-in-law helped my father-in-law up, sobbing.
17:22Emma, we've never treated you badly since you married into this family.
17:26How can you be so cruel?
17:28Are you trying to destroy our whole family?
17:31Her words stunned me.
17:32I shot back.
17:33I'm the victim here.
17:34Why are you acting like I'm the abuser?
17:36This is a family matter.
17:38Why did you tell an outsider?
17:39If something happens to my son, I won't forgive you.
17:43My mother-in-law screamed at me.
17:46I couldn't believe my usually kind mother-in-law had become so vicious and unreasonable.
17:51I laughed bitterly.
17:53Apparently, the past few years weren't just Ryan pretending.
17:56So what if I cheated?
17:57What about it?
17:59The law doesn't even punish affairs anymore.
18:02Go ahead and kill me!
18:03Ryan suddenly exploded, shoving the man away.
18:06Touch me again and I'll report you for assault.
18:08I'll sue you for everything you have.
18:10And you, Emma.
18:11Ryan pointed at me and-
18:12Always acting like you're too good for everyone.
18:16You're almost 30 and still just lie there like a corpse in bed.
18:22Who'd want that?
18:26Besides, I pay for everything.
18:28I have to sweet-talk you constantly.
18:30I'm tired.
18:31I'm exhausted.
18:32What's wrong with getting some variety?
18:35I'm not divorcing you anyway.
18:37Why are you making such a big deal out of this?
18:39His words left the room in dead silence.
18:41My chest heaved violently.
18:43I grabbed a decorative vase and hurled it at Ryan.
18:45Ryan yelped and reached for me.
18:47My father moved quickly, grabbing Ryan's arm.
18:49You dare touch my daughter?
18:51My mother-in-law's eyes were bloodshot.
18:54How dare you all hit my son?
18:56The living room erupted into chaos.
19:00Dand!
19:00Years of pleasant family relations finally showed their true face.
19:04Just as we reached a breaking point, someone knocked on the door again.
19:08Hello?
19:10I rushed to open the door.
19:12Two police officers assessed the chaotic scene immediately.
19:15Ryan wiped blood from his lip, about to raise his hand for help.
19:18Then he saw me step forward first.
19:20Officers, someone drugged me.
19:23My whole body trembled as I said those words.
19:25From discovering the truth two days ago, to heartbreak, that nearly suffocated me.
19:30Only I knew what I'd been through.
19:32I pulled out my hospital blood test results with shaking hands.
19:35All the videos and photos from the group chat.
19:38The clump of cat hair.
19:40I handed everything to the police.
19:44Emma.
19:45Mom rushed over, nervously asking,
19:47What are you saying?
19:48But I only looked at the officers in front of me, as if only they could give me security.
19:53Mom swallowed hard and looked at the evidence in the officers' hands.
19:56Mom grabbed my arm.
19:57What is this?
19:58She screamed, just like I had.
20:00How did this happen?
20:02I looked at Ryan.
20:03His face had gone deathly pale.
20:05He stood frozen, not daring to move.
20:10Ask your wonderful son!
20:12My fingernails digging into my palms until they turned white.
20:15Secondhand goods for sale!
20:16Ryan, what exactly did you think I was?
20:19The officer frowned and approached Ryan.
20:21Ryan immediately dropped to his knees before me.
20:24Emma, please, I'm begging you.
20:26Tell them it was consensual.
20:27Please spare me this once.
20:30They were paying so much.
20:32Ten thousand dollars at a time.
20:34That's more than my monthly salary.
20:37I'm a horrible person.
20:39He started slapping himself again.
20:40I shouldn't have brought strangers to our home.
20:43I shouldn't have been so greedy.
20:45This time, my in-law stayed silent.
20:48They'd seen the videos too.
20:49This was beyond even their comprehension.
20:52The officer pulled out handcuffs, muttering quietly.
20:56Doing this to your own wife, that's a new low.
21:00You're truly pathetic.
21:02Cuffed, Ryan still wouldn't give up.
21:04He clutched at my clothes.
21:06Emma, please.
21:08If you just say it was consensual, I won't face serious charges.
21:12I stepped back coldly, my eyes full of disgust.
21:16Even now, he only cared about saving himself.
21:21I was just selling second-hand stuff online.
21:24Why are you arresting me?
21:26Shut up.
21:27The man who'd burst in earlier scoffed.
21:29Your little schemes?
21:31My wife spilled everything after a few slaps.
21:34Just go to jail and reflect, you bastard.
21:37Then he grabbed the necklace from the table.
21:39Officers, this is mine.
21:41I have the receipt.
21:43He stole it.
21:44Add that to his charges.
21:45No!
21:45The police investigation into the second-hand group took several days, but it didn't delay
21:50my divorce filing.
21:52My in-laws, who'd sworn I was like their own daughter, now either avoided me or gave me
21:58cold stares.
22:00Ryan sent me a letter from detention.
22:02He claimed he deeply regretted his actions.
22:05Said it started as curiosity, then became an addiction he couldn't control.
22:11The day I received my divorce decree, a friend suddenly messaged me.
22:16Emma, get online now.
22:18Your photos are everywhere.
22:20My heart seized.
22:22I immediately clicked the link she sent.
22:24Those images I tried so hard to forget flooded my screen again.
22:28My fingers went numb.
22:30My phone fell to the floor.
22:31To calm myself, I kept tapping my forehead.
22:34Then I received a message from Alex.
22:37Emma, if it weren't for you, my brother wouldn't be in jail.
22:39My parents wouldn't be hiding in shame.
22:41You destroyed my family.
22:43You're just a used-up slut.
22:45I won't let you get away with this.
22:48I grabbed my phone, hands shaking, and typed.
22:51Did you post those photos online?
22:53Okay.
22:54Ha!
22:55You broke the group's rules.
22:57Plenty of people want to punish you.
22:58Alex's victim-blaming ignited my rage instead of my fear.
23:02I wiped my tears and immediately screenshot his messages for the police.
23:05Yes, I was the one violated in those images.
23:08But compared to my exposed body, those men who hurt me were far more disgusting.
23:14When I returned from the police station, my door was covered in red paint.
23:19Obscene words scrawled everywhere.
23:21Whore.
23:22Slut.
23:23Worse.
23:24Scattered cat hair told me roughly who did this.
23:27My chest felt like it was burning.
23:29But I mechanically grabbed a bucket from inside.
23:32Ignoring my neighbor's strange looks, I scrubbed each word away.
23:35If they wanted to use public opinion to destroy me, I refused to let them win.
23:40I first went to building management for security footage and took it to the station.
23:45Then I created a new account.
23:47Profile picture was a carefully selected cat photo.
23:50I added cat lover.
23:52He accepted immediately.
23:54I got straight to the point.
23:55My kitty won't behave.
23:57What should I do?
23:58Cat lover.
23:59Quickly sent a series of videos.
24:01All showed him torturing cats in various ways.
24:05Disobedient things need punishment.
24:07Fighting nausea, I saved every video.
24:09Then I tested him.
24:11Bro, I'm talking about a person.
24:13A long pause.
24:15Finally, he sent another video.
24:17My personal collection.
24:18Didn't want to share it.
24:19But since this bitch caused trouble, I'll let everyone see what a whore she is.
24:26Then we'll get rid of her.
24:28His last sentence made my scalp crawl.
24:31Without Ryan, I'd never have encountered these twisted people.
24:34Or made them this angry at me.
24:36I steadied myself and typed,
24:38So what's your plan, bro?
24:40Let me learn.
24:41He replied quickly.
24:43Rare to meet someone like-minded.
24:45Tomorrow night.
24:47Riverside Apartments.
24:49The conversation was brief.
24:50But I was drenched in cold sweat.
24:53The next night, I sat in my living room, trembling.
24:56Eyes glued to the door.
24:58Hands clenched so tight, my nails drew blood.
25:01At 1 a.m., I heard someone picking the lock.
25:04My heart jumped to my throat.
25:06The next second, I heard police shout.
25:07Don't move!
25:08Outside, Cat Lover struggled violently.
25:10Let go of me.
25:10You need to be educated.
25:11You trash.
25:13After police arrested this extremist,
25:16they found all sorts of disturbing content at his home,
25:19including information on everyone who'd traded with him.
25:23Cat Lover was a veteran member of the second-hand group.
25:27Following his records,
25:28police arrested dozens of group members,
25:31including Alex.
25:33Get him in the car.
25:34Two sons from the Mitchell family,
25:35both in jail for scandals.
25:37My former in-laws couldn't handle the neighbors' gossip.
25:40They sold their house and moved back to their hometown.
25:43Maybe Ryan and I could have had an ordinary life together.
25:46But now, both families were destroyed.
25:50Five years later, I remarried.
25:52His name was Daniel Foster, a colleague from my new job.
25:56After dating for two years,
25:57I told him everything.
25:59I figured if it bothered him,
26:01better not to waste each other's time.
26:03Daniel pulled me closer instead.
26:05So that's why you're always so careful with people.
26:08This only makes me feel more protective of you.
26:12Why would I judge you?
26:13On our wedding day,
26:15after we'd seen off the guests,
26:17I heard two familiar voices arguing in a corner of the lobby.
26:20Son, this woman destroyed you.
26:22Why can't you let go?
26:23Mom, I've told you a thousand times.
26:24It was my fault.
26:25I deserve to go to jail.
26:27Nonsense.
26:27This could have been handled within the family.
26:29She's the one who called the police.
26:30It's her fault.
26:31If something happens to my son,
26:33I'll never forgive her.
26:34I followed the voices.
26:36In just a few years,
26:37Ryan had aged dramatically.
26:39When he noticed me watching,
26:41he panicked and turned away.
26:43But seconds later,
26:44he took a deep breath
26:45and walked toward Daniel and me.
26:46I frowned, disgusted,
26:48and moved closer to Daniel.
26:52Ryan froze at my reaction.
26:54Then he smiled bitterly.
26:56Congratulations, Emma.
26:59His voice was defeated,
27:01his eyes full of self-loathing.
27:04Suddenly, images flashed through my mind.
27:06Ryan and me, hand in hand,
27:08grocery shopping together,
27:10cooking together in the kitchen.
27:12Then those images shattered,
27:14replaced by his sinister smile
27:16as he sent me to other men.
27:17I dry heaved.
27:19Daniel immediately grabbed my hand,
27:21rubbing my back.
27:22It's okay.
27:23I'm here.
27:24I'll always be here.
27:25Ryan's eyes reddened,
27:26repeating helplessly.
27:28I'm sorry.
27:28I'm sorry.
27:30Ryan, if I were you,
27:31I wouldn't be here.
27:32This is my new beginning.
27:34Are you trying to ruin again?
27:36But I...
27:36I miss you so much.
27:38I can't control it.
27:39Ryan looked pitiful and anxious.
27:41That's your problem.
27:43Don't disrupt my life
27:44because of your personal needs.
27:46Even now,
27:47you only care about your own feelings.
27:50Daniel saw my face growing paler.
27:52He stepped in front of me,
27:54growling at Ryan.
27:55I won't argue with you,
27:56but if you don't leave now,
27:58we'll handle this with fists.
28:00I'd never seen Daniel this angry,
28:02but it gave me a solid sense of security.
28:08Ryan bit his lip,
28:09wanting to say more.
28:10His mother rushed over
28:11and pulled him back.
28:13Son, let's go home.
28:14You and Emma.
28:16It's impossible now.
28:17Ryan stared at me,
28:19his eyes red.
28:20Slowly, he raised his right pinky finger.
28:23He asked gently,
28:25Emma,
28:26do you remember what we said in college?
28:28Daniel tensed,
28:29gripping my hand tighter.
28:31Senior year,
28:32the dorm was filled with couples
28:33crying over graduation breakups.
28:35No matter what happens,
28:36we can never give up on each other.
28:38Pinky promise.
28:39I'd smiled and held out my pinky.
28:41After that,
28:42we smoothly met each other's parents.
28:44Smoothly bought a house and got married.
28:46No obstacles at all.
28:47Maybe it was too easy.
28:49Ryan grew complacent and bored.
28:52He even mistakenly believed I'd never leave.
28:54I remembered the first time
28:56I saw my photos in that group.
28:58I'd gone insane,
28:59like a diseased madwoman.
29:01Every frame felt like being slowly sliced apart.
29:04I looked down at Ryan,
29:06his eyes full of desperate hope.
29:07My voice was flat.
29:09I don't remember.
29:10Ryan's movement froze.
29:11He smiled bitterly,
29:13his voice Hoskin.
29:14That's impossible.
29:14You can't forget.
29:15You promised you'd never give up on me.
29:17I know I was wrong.
29:18Take me back.
29:19He was crying incoherently.
29:20I had no intention of responding.
29:23I took Daniel's hand and headed for the exit.
29:28Passing Ryan,
29:29he reflexively grabbed my hand.
29:30Let go!
29:31Daniel was clearly furious,
29:33forcefully pulling Ryan's hand away.
29:35I didn't want trouble on our wedding day.
29:36But if you can't understand simple words,
29:38I don't mind getting physical!
29:39My former mother-in-law
29:41quickly grabbed Ryan with both hands.
29:43Son, listen to me.
29:44Let's go home.
29:45Ryan stubbornly locked eyes with Daniel.
29:47Emma loves me.
29:48She's only with you because she's mad at me.
29:51Don't get cocky.
29:52Daniel clenched his fist,
29:53ready to swing.
29:54Don't!
29:55I quickly stopped him.
29:56Ryan looked at me with hope.
29:58Ryan,
29:58if you keep harassing us,
30:00I don't mind sending you back to jail.
30:02I pulled Daniel away,
30:04leaving behind Ryan's look of disbelief
30:06and utter devastation.
30:08In the car,
30:09Daniel pouted.
30:10Honey,
30:11why didn't you let me hit him?
30:12I glanced at him
30:13and whispered in his ear.
30:16I'm off of eating.
30:17The doctor said we need to time it right.
30:20Seeing Daniel's blank expression,
30:22I blushed and continued.
30:23If you hurt yourself fighting some worthless trash
30:26and couldn't perform your homework tonight,
30:28that would be a real loss.
30:30Daniel swallowed hard.
30:32Honey,
30:33actually,
30:33homework doesn't have to wait until tonight.
30:35The engine roared.
30:37The car sped toward home much faster than before.
30:40The car sped quit.
30:40The car sped god
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