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I Was Just Mistresses,40 Years He Never Loved Me
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00:01I lost my virginity before marriage, because I fell in love with Paris when I was young.
00:06Then, I suffered from my in-laws' disdain. My husband Paris went to Athens to be an archon.
00:12I've had a lifetime of hardship, living apart with my husband. When I turned 60,
00:17I found a name Paris carved on the family stone tablet. It showed a thriving family,
00:22but I couldn't find my name or our children's. He had two wives all along. The one in the city
00:28was the real wife. My children and I were just mistresses and bastards. They say a dying
00:33person's words are kind, but I was filled with rage, unable to speak. I lay on the bed with my
00:39eyes closed, unable to move a finger, but my mind was clear. I could hear my children crying softly.
00:45Mom, hold on a little longer. Father will be back soon. Don't you want to say your last words to
00:51him?
00:54Go back and see her. See her off.
00:58Memories before I fainted came back. The solemn ancestral hall, the yellowed family stone tablet,
01:04names I didn't know. I was married to Paris for 40 years. He was ambitious. He went to Athens to
01:10be
01:10an archon, serving the people. But Paris' mother, the princess of Troy, was moody and picky. She
01:17insisted on staying at the estate. She was sick and had chased away dozens of maids. Paris was worried.
01:22He begged me to care for her. I had to stay, to care for his parents, raise the children,
01:28and then help with the grandkids. I stayed for 40 years. I am 60 years old now. I saw Paris'
01:34father pass away, and cared for his mother. At my age, being mistreated by my mother-in-law was rare.
01:40Six months ago, my mother-in-law finally passed. I finally had some peace. I thought I could leave the
01:46estate, and go to the city to be with Paris. But while cleaning the hall, I found the family stone
01:51tablet, next to Paris' name. The spot for his wife had another name. A woman I didn't know.
01:57My name wasn't there. Neither were my son's, or daughter's names. When I left the hall,
02:02I couldn't handle it. I suddenly passed out. When I woke up, I was already dying. I wasn't scared of
02:08death. I just felt regret. I felt my body grow light. A sharp cry from my daughter. Ended my ridiculous
02:15life. I floated in the air. My anger and resentment grew. I looked toward the city. A sudden
02:21an urge rose in me. Since Paris wouldn't come, I would go to the city myself. I want to see
02:27for
02:27myself. My soul drifted, not knowing how long. When I reached Paris' home in Athens, I saw him
02:34holding my death notice. Go back and see her. After all, you were married. See her off. A beautiful
02:40old woman walked to him. You are my real wife on the tablet. How could she be my wife?
02:45She had it hard. She served your parents for 40 years, and gave you children. She worked her whole
02:50life without status. Died a mistress. How pitiful. I know what I'm doing. Paris looked serious, but his
02:57voice was soft. Pulled her in front of him. Everyone has their fate. It was hers. The estate is far.
03:04You haven't been well. I can't leave you. The old woman smiled sweetly, and didn't urge him anymore.
03:09I watched them cling to each other. My ears were ringing. Paris really had another wife in the city.
03:16Before I could recover, couples came with young people to pay respects. I floated nearby,
03:21watching their happy family. My soul trembled. It was all true. These were his wife and kids.
03:26What about me? What were my children and I? Hidden mistresses and bastards. I was abused for 40 years,
03:33cared for her till the end. And in the end, I lived a lie Paris made. Anger and sadness filled
03:39me.
03:39Resentment surged. Paris lied to me my whole life. I lost my mind. Rage consumed me. Why did I work
03:47so hard? My eyes turned red. Why don't good people get good things? My soul roared. I screamed and
03:54charged at them. A chain wrapped around me. Thanatos glared at me. The sky darkened.
04:01Dead soul, go to the underworld. Trying to hurt the living? You want to be destroyed?
04:07I can't accept this. I was lied to. This isn't fair.
04:11The god sighed and took me to a judge. He saw my bloody tears and my raging spirit.
04:18He closed his eyes and cried.
04:21I see your life. I'll give you another chance.
04:24Suddenly, golden rain fell in the dark underworld. It fell on me.
04:29I faded away in the light. I had lived a life and died. The anger from my past life remained.
04:36I'll take him down to hell.
04:39I woke up, holding someone, feeling close. The room was a mess, with a heavy scent in the air.
04:46I touched the smooth skin, and woke up fully. Wine, perfume, bodies intertwined. The one sleeping beside
04:53me was Paris. I held my breath. It felt absurd. The anger from my past life remained. Scenes flashed
05:00in my mind. I knew it wasn't a dream. I had lived a life and died. Pain filled my heart.
05:06I covered my
05:07eyes, crying silently. If I get a second chance. Why not before this happened? Why after I lost my
05:14virginity to Paris? My past life felt like a dark cloud. Emotions overwhelmed me. I beat my chest,
05:21feeling deep sorrow, because of that night. I lost my virginity before marriage. I could never hold my
05:27head high in that house. A woman without virtue! She should be stoned! My mother-in-law's sneer came
05:34back. If Paris didn't insist, I'd never let you in! Back then, I felt such shame. Like I was beneath
05:41everyone. I didn't want to live. So when Paris said, Mother agreed to let me marry you, but the
05:47ceremony will be simple. I was scared and thankful. I don't care, as long as you love me. I didn't
05:54care
05:54about the ceremony, or how my mother-in-law treated me. But all my efforts didn't earn her respect.
05:59I smiled coldly. In my past life, I only felt shy after that night. But now it seems strange that
06:06I
06:06lost control with Paris. Now I know. Paris gave me that drug. I got dressed, and went back to my
06:12room.
06:12My room was in the farthest corner. It was so quiet, and cold. I felt a deep sadness. Once,
06:19a rich doctor's daughter. Now I was treated like this. Years ago, my father was accused of stealing,
06:25and taken to Athens for trial. But he fell from a cliff and died. When news came, my mother killed
06:30herself. I was left alone. The princess of Troy had a deal with my family. So my mom sent me
06:36here.
06:36In my past life, I thought I was lucky, to have a good husband, and a kind mother-in-law.
06:42Now I see
06:42the cracks. An orphan with a fortune. They didn't want me. They wanted my money. Thinking of my past
06:48life. I felt so pathetic. I couldn't stop crying. Why was that my fate? I have a second chance. I
06:55will
06:56change it. I took a deep breath, and cleaned myself. They must not know what happened between
07:01us. If they knew, they'd have power over me. I'd be forced to marry, or my reputation ruined. But
07:07I felt sad, and touched my belly. In my past life, I got pregnant here. Thinking of my kids,
07:15my heart ached. They were good. My mother-in-law wouldn't let me go, but they stayed with me.
07:20They were always respectful, but even they were called bastards. Remembering what I saw,
07:25I wiped my tears, and made up my mind. They are my children. No ties to Troy.
07:31Day was breaking. Stars still in the sky. I took my mother's fortune, and left the estate.
07:37I registered it all with the court. It was evening when I finished.
07:41Miss Demester! You're back! Prince Paris and his mother waited all day. Leaving without a word.
07:47It's so rude.
07:48I paused at her words. A maid, telling me about manners. I was so blind before. I walked through
07:55the halls, to the garden that trapped me before. Paris came to me.
08:00Demetri, where were you? My parents waited all day.
08:05Something wrong?
08:05Where are your manners? Bow to your elders. So rude. No wonder you're shameful. Your parents are gone. No one
08:14taught you. But you shame us too.
08:17What shame? What did I do? I live here. But I pay for everything. The gifts I give cover any
08:24rent. They froze.
08:25I turned to Paris. They insult me. Why do you... What's on your neck? I stared at the marks. Paris,
08:33we're to marry. You were with someone.
08:35Demira, no. It was you last night.
08:37That's a lie. I went to bed early. How could it be me? Don't ruin my name.
08:42No, it can't be.
08:44You're a liar and a coward.
08:46Paris, you know the deal. My parents said no others. Since you have another, I'll let you go.
08:52Everyone's here. Let's make this clear. Paris broke his promise. So the deal is off. From now on, we are
09:05nothing.
09:06I spoke with anger. Paris was shocked.
09:09What? Demetri, what are you saying? You deny last night? And now you want to break up?
09:14I told you. I wasn't with you. Paris, you're a liar!
09:19My son is a liar. We accept you. And you blame us? Why do you say that? You're killing me.
09:26You're so sure. Did you do this to me? You're so cruel. I'll fight for myself.
09:33What will you do? Will you hit me?
09:41What will you do? Will you hit me?
09:44Hit you? I'll take you to court. You'll go to jail.
09:46No! No court!
09:48Yes. Court meant jail for all. I have nothing to lose. And she looked guilty. They couldn't handle an investigation.
09:55They cared about their image. Paris wanted a clean record. I bet they'd avoid court.
09:59Fine. No court. We break up. I'm done. We're over.
10:04Demeyer, is this needed? I made a mistake. It was an accident. I promise it won't happen again. I'll only
10:11love you.
10:11I don't trust you. You make me sick. You're only fit to be a mistress. Paris will marry a noble.
10:18You're not even worthy as a mistress.
10:20Demeretrae, is this needed? I made a mistake. It was an accident. I promise it won't happen again. I'll only
10:25love you.
10:25Paris looked sad. I looked at him, feeling nothing but contempt.
10:29I don't trust you. You make me sick. You look down on my son? Who are you? A criminal's daughter.
10:35You're not good enough. Let me tell you. Paris will marry a noble. You're not even worthy as a mistress.
10:42You're only fit to be a mistress.
10:44Paris, this is why. Your family are monsters. We're done.
10:51It's fiery.
10:52You're just as bad. How could you enjoy my care and lie to me so easily?
10:58Night had fallen. I turned to Paris. Just one look.
11:02Paris, this is why. Your family are monsters.
11:08We're done.
11:09Paris was shocked. His eyes red.
11:14Demetrae.
11:15You're just as bad.
11:20And we break up. I want my dowry back. It's filed with the court. Everything's recorded. Princess of Troy, prepare
11:26it for tomorrow.
11:27That's a lie. You have no money. What about three years of rent?
11:31We both know the cost. I know what my mother gave me.
11:34The cruelest thing is a liar. How could he enjoy my care?
11:38And we break up. I want my dowry back.
11:41It's filed with the court. Everything's recorded. Princess of Troy, prepare it for tomorrow.
11:46That's a lie. You have no money.
11:48What about three years of rent?
11:49We both know the cost.
11:51I know what my mother gave me.
11:53I had thought it over. I figured them out.
11:55They thought I was beneath him.
11:57Not good for his future.
11:58But they wanted my money.
12:00Yes, the court took some.
12:01But I still had plenty.
12:03My mother left me a lot.
12:04They wanted the money.
12:05Without my name.
12:06They made a plan.
12:07So I'd accept it.
12:09A small wedding.
12:10Take my money.
12:10But not put my name on the tablet.
12:12I paid for their life.
12:14Gave them comfort.
12:15While Paris was clean.
12:17Marrying a noble in the city.
12:18What a plan.
12:19I laughed.
12:20And walked out.
12:21Early next day.
12:23I checked my things.
12:24Paris followed me.
12:25Dimitri, where will you go? How will you live?
12:27I'll live better without you.
12:29Paris, you thought I had nowhere to go.
12:31You thought I'd stay.
12:33But I have hands.
12:35And money.
12:36I can live anywhere.
12:37I finished checking.
12:38Put the list away.
12:39Watching them move my things.
12:42I'll open a shop.
12:43Carry on my father's work.
12:45Impossible.
12:46You don't know medicine.
12:48How can you-
12:48I can.
12:49Who says I don't?
12:50I'll open it in the city.
12:52I'll clear my father's name.
12:56Impossible.
12:56You don't know medicine.
12:57How can you-
12:58I can.
12:58Who says I don't?
12:59It's why his parents lived so long.
13:01I gave them my heart.
13:03This time.
13:03I won't waste my money on them.
13:06Let's see how long they live.
13:07I'll open it in the city.
13:09I'll clear my father's name.
13:11I packed my bags.
13:12And laughed.
13:13Life in the city is hard.
13:15But it's wide and free.
13:17I sold what I could.
13:18Turned it into gold.
13:20I trust no one but myself.
13:22Money is safer in my hands.
13:24I prepared.
13:25And went to the city.
13:27I never made it here before.
13:29They said I didn't belong.
13:30That it was my fate.
13:32I need to fix a house.
13:34By herbs.
13:37So much to do.
13:38I counted in my head.
13:40Clearing my father's name is hardest.
13:42But I have hope.
13:43I know he was innocent.
13:45Before Prince Hephaestus died.
13:48He reopened old cases.
13:50My father's was one.
13:52The old king wanted eternal life.
13:54He bought rare herbs.
13:56It was a secret.
13:57But he spent too much.
13:58He owed money.
14:00Corrupt officials took advantage.
14:02They killed merchants.
14:04Took their wealth.
14:05When they cleared his name.
14:06I was middle aged.
14:08Caring for the estate.
14:10Old and young.
14:11I couldn't help my family.
14:13My in-laws wouldn't let me.
14:15A married woman?
14:16Working?
14:17You'd shame your family.
14:21One line stopped me.
14:23I smiled bitterly.
14:25Calling myself a fool.
14:27I looked down again.
14:28Then heard a shout.
14:30Horses and people.
14:31Mr. Mr.
14:32Someone's here.
14:33The driver called.
14:34I rushed out.
14:35It was dark.
14:36I was going to a village.
14:38Then I found someone in the grass.
14:40I looked closer.
14:42It was Prince Hephaestus.
14:43A powerful man in my past life.
14:46Now bloody and pale.
14:48I had him put in the carriage.
14:50I'm a healer.
14:51And he helped my father.
14:53He cleared our name.
14:54He was my benefactor.
14:56I'd need him again.
14:58How could I ignore him?
14:59I reached for his clothes.
15:01But he woke up fast.
15:03Who sent you?
15:05Found a place to stay for the night.
15:07We both turned.
15:08Seeing the driver and a villager.
15:09You two are close.
15:11I smiled back.
15:12Yes.
15:12We're married.
15:13My husband's hurt.
15:14Can we get hot water?
15:15I'll treat him.
15:17Please.
15:18Hephaestus looked mad.
15:19He tried to speak.
15:20But I pressed a spot.
15:22He fell.
15:23What are you doing?
15:23Staring at me in shock.
15:25He woke up a day later.
15:26The carriage moved toward the city.
15:29He looked at me.
15:30Thank you for saving me.
15:31I saw him watching me.
15:33And smiled inside.
15:34Don't worry about rumors.
15:36It was an emergency.
15:37Forgive me.
15:38He looked sharp.
15:39How do you know me?
15:40I pointed to his ring.
15:41He felt awkward.
15:43He thought for a bit.
15:44Sorry.
15:45It's strange.
15:47Why did you save me?
15:48No one saved me before.
15:50Of course not.
15:51I answered without thinking.
15:53I wasn't here.
15:54We looked at each other.
15:55Our eyes grew wide.
15:57We were both reborn.
15:59My past life.
16:01I was found the next day.
16:03I was so stupid.
16:05Lied to my whole life.
16:07Died in that place.
16:08I told him everything.
16:10You're a just man.
16:11You cleared my father's name.
16:15You don't want me.
16:16I stared at him.
16:18To be your baby's father, do you?
16:19Why would he think that?
16:20I was embarrassed.
16:21What?
16:22That's crazy.
16:23Even if I needed a father.
16:24I know my place.
16:25I'd never claim that.
16:26I want you to clear his name.
16:29I want my family back.
16:31His name is important.
16:33It's not the best time.
16:34But you saved me.
16:36I'll do it.
16:38But twins, you said.
16:40You'll show soon.
16:41What then?
16:41My heart sank.
16:42I shook my head.
16:43One step at a time.
16:44My injury needs care.
16:46I'll need your help.
16:47He looked relaxed.
16:49If you ask.
16:51I can help you.
16:52Help me?
16:52How could he help?
16:53I was confused, but didn't ask.
16:56We reached the city.
16:57My father's shop was okay.
16:58I cleaned it.
16:59And moved in.
17:00He kept his word.
17:01He gathered proof.
17:02To clear my father.
17:04But from his words.
17:05I saw the danger.
17:06The old king made mistakes.
17:08Many were wronged.
17:09These cases hurt his name.
17:11His own father.
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