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Too Late To Beg For Forgivenes
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00:00I'm eight months pregnant, but my husband wants me to bungee jump.
00:03All because his childhood sweetheart is upset.
00:07He says it's the only way she'll calm down.
00:09The wind howled on the bungee platform.
00:11It was tearing at my clothes.
00:13The cheap safety harness felt so flimsy.
00:15Over my maternity clothes, it looked laughable.
00:18The blood drained from my face.
00:20But my husband, Asher Crawford, didn't care.
00:23He stood there, oblivious to my terror.
00:26His eyes were glued to his first love.
00:28Daisy leaned into him like a wounded puppy.
00:32Asher, you're the only one I can trust.
00:37Asher pulled her into a warm hug.
00:39He was more tender than he'd been in years.
00:41Don't worry, Daisy. I'm right here.
00:44It was sickening.
00:46You don't have to be scared of anything.
00:48Suddenly, a gust of wind went flat.
00:50I stumbled and lost my balance.
00:53The crowd around us...
00:54Is she crazy? Jumping with that belly?
00:56Is she hoping for a miscarriage?
00:57She'll hemorrhage and won't even be able to cry.
00:59The whispers reached Asher's ears.
01:02You're a nuisance everywhere you go.
01:04A pregnant embarrassment.
01:06I seriously regret bringing you along.
01:08Asher, don't be mad at Willow.
01:10We know she drugged you to trap you.
01:14Just...
01:15Give her a break.
01:17She ducked her head, voice trembling.
01:19I didn't drug you.
01:21Asher, you have to believe me.
01:23Stop lying to me!
01:25Asher shoved my hand away.
01:26Didn't you announce your pregnancy the same day Daisy got dumped?
01:30I...
01:32I didn't know...
01:33Jump with Daisy!
01:34And I'll forgive you.
01:36Daisy started sobbing and clutching Asher.
01:38It's my fault.
01:39My depression is too much.
01:44Maybe...
01:44We should just go.
01:47Willow clearly doesn't want to do this.
01:50No!
01:50Asher's voice was firm.
01:51He gripped her shoulders tightly.
01:53Daisy, I promised you a wish today.
01:55You're bungee jumping today.
01:56He turned his hateful glare back on me.
01:59If you hadn't bragged about that baby,
02:01Daisy wouldn't even be depressed right now.
02:04Her misery is all your fault.
02:07If you have any conscience left,
02:09jump.
02:11Just make her happy.
02:13The bystanders finally saw the truth.
02:15I wasn't crazy.
02:16I was being forced.
02:18They looked at Asher with total confusion.
02:20This man is insane!
02:22Even the staff looked horrified.
02:24Sir, she's pregnant.
02:25She can't jump!
02:26The risk is too high!
02:27We can't be liable!
02:29She's doing this voluntarily.
02:30Asher said.
02:31It's her choice.
02:32Sign it.
02:33And jump.
02:34His voice was ice.
02:35He shoved the waiver against my chest.
02:37Four words.
02:38That was all it took.
02:39He looked at me like I was trash.
02:40He wanted to throw away.
02:42I took the waiver and signed my name.
02:44I felt a strange sense of calm.
02:46My husband had a heart of stone.
02:47He didn't love me or our child.
02:49Fine.
02:50I was done holding on.
02:51I shoved the waiver up the stunned staff.
02:53I ignored the malice in Daisy's eyes.
02:55I walked straight to the edge.
02:59Below us was a gray abyss.
03:03I looked at Asher one last time.
03:05Asher, this baby?
03:07I said.
03:07I'm giving it back to you.
03:09My voice flat.
03:11We're done.
03:13The panic flickered in Asher's eyes.
03:16He tried to say something.
03:18But Daisy lunged and grabbed my arm.
03:21Willow, let's go!
03:22We were shackled to the same cord.
03:24Daisy demanded a tandem jump.
03:26She leaped.
03:27I was yanked off the platform.
03:28Like a piece of dead weight, gravity vanished instantly.
03:32Inertia slammed into me.
03:34My stomach lurched violently.
03:36Pain exploded in my abdomen.
03:38I couldn't stop the scream.
03:40My cry was swallowed by her joy.
03:42This is amazing!
03:44She had her eyes closed.
03:47Arms spread wide, enjoying the rush.
03:51The descent was tearing me apart.
03:54Agony ripped through my belly.
03:56I looked down at my pants.
03:58Blood.
04:00Stop.
04:02Please, it hurts.
04:04I gasped for air.
04:07But Daisy just glared at me.
04:10Willow, seriously?
04:11Cut the act.
04:13Asher can't hear you from here.
04:17So who are you performing for?
04:19We bounced at the bottom.
04:21The cord snapped us back up.
04:23She was laughing in my ear.
04:25Shouting in triumph.
04:27But I was paralyzed by pain.
04:29The baby sensed the danger.
04:31Kicking wildly inside me.
04:32Trying to escape my skin.
04:34We dangled upside down.
04:36Blood rushed to my head.
04:37I felt like I was suffocating.
04:39I flailed my hand weakly.
04:41Pull me up!
04:44Quick!
04:45I'm dying!
04:46The staff knew something was wrong.
04:49A megaphone crackled above us.
04:50Is that tourist in trouble?
04:51Sweat and tears blurred my vision.
04:54Fire!
04:55Drop us again!
04:57It's not exciting enough yet!
04:59Are you sure about this?
05:00That pregnant lady looks bad.
05:02The air caught in my throat.
05:03I can't.
05:04I'm the one paying here, pal.
05:05If I say go again, we go.
05:07Stop the crap.
05:08If Daisy isn't satisfied, I'll sue.
05:10The operator shut his mouth.
05:12He slams the lever forward.
05:14The machine started spinning.
05:15Daisy squealed with delight.
05:17Her laughter pierced the air.
05:18But I was dissolving in agony.
05:20My stomach felt like a meat grinder.
05:22My uterus was tearing apart.
05:24A wave of hot blood burst out.
05:26I don't know how long it lasted.
05:27It felt like an eternity.
05:28Finally, Daisy got bored.
05:30They hauled me up like dead weight.
05:32I couldn't feel the baby moving.
05:33My bump was heavy and lifeless.
05:35I had no strength left.
05:37I let out a broken weight.
05:38Help me.
05:39It hurts.
05:40My baby.
05:41I thought I was ready to give up.
05:43To just let it all go.
05:45But when death actually came knocking,
05:47I couldn't stop begging for help.
05:50Asher didn't even look at me.
05:52Not a single glance.
05:53He went straight to Daisy,
05:55wrapping her in his arms.
05:56Daisy, baby, are you okay?
05:58Daisy nodded.
05:59Were you scared?
06:00Did you have fun?
06:01Then she glanced at me,
06:02pretending to be concerned.
06:04I wasn't scared, Azla.
06:06But Willow seems terrified.
06:07She keeps screaming about a miscarriage.
06:09Asher's face darkened instantly.
06:11He looked at me with pure disgust.
06:13Miscarriage!
06:14Miscarriage!
06:15That's all you talk about!
06:16From the moment you got pregnant,
06:17oh, I'm gonna miscage!
06:19And look, the kid is still fine.
06:21He walked over to me,
06:23looming over my collapsed body.
06:25Get up.
06:26Get off the platform.
06:29You're blocking the line.
06:31My face was deathly pale.
06:33I couldn't even speak anymore.
06:34I reached for his pants.
06:36Please, call 911.
06:38I'm dying.
06:40Asher looked at me with pure disgust.
06:42Daisy was right.
06:43You're a great actress.
06:45It's just bungee jumping, Willow.
06:46You're not dying.
06:47You're strong as a horse.
06:49Stop the act.
06:50It's pathetic.
06:52You make me sick.
06:53You aren't even half the woman Daisy is.
06:56Hey, buddy!
06:57Your wife is in real hayne!
06:59Call an ambulance!
07:00He finally started to look down at me.
07:02But Daisy gasped.
07:03Asher.
07:04She swayed.
07:05I feel so dizzy.
07:06And collapsed on her.
07:08What's wrong, babe?
07:09Were you shocked?
07:10Asher moved like lightning to catch her.
07:12His eyes were full of panic.
07:13Someone call an ambulance!
07:14Now!
07:15I'm taking you to the hospital!
07:16He ran off without looking back.
07:18But I sighed.
07:19Over his shoulder, Daisy smirked.
07:21She was laughing at me.
07:23My vision started to go black.
07:24Then, something inside me shattered.
07:26A warm flood got out of me.
07:29All the flames erupted all around me.
07:31Blood!
07:31Look at all the...
07:34Blood!
07:35Look at all the blood!
07:36She's hemorrhaging!
07:37Call 911!
07:38She's going to die!
07:39The baby!
07:40The voices blurred as I drifted into the dark.
07:43I felt the cold grip of death tightening.
07:46The tourists and staff managed to get me onto a stretcher.
07:49I was vaguely aware of them covering me with a jacket.
07:52My lower half was completely soaked in red.
07:55It must have looked just like a horror movie.
07:57They rushed me down just as the ambulance pulled up.
08:01Asher was already there,
08:02shoving everyone to get Daisy inside.
08:04Hurry, doctor!
08:05Get us to the hospital right now!
08:06This pregnant lady is critical.
08:08You must take her first.
08:09He waited for the others to bring my stretcher forward.
08:12When Asher saw me, he completely exploded.
08:15Willow?
08:15Are you ever going to quit this act?
08:17Daisy caught a chill.
08:18She is suffering right now.
08:20And you choose now to fight her for an ambulance?
08:24You're really committed to the bit, aren't you?
08:26You even got people to carry you down.
08:29Pathetic.
08:30I lay there, my vision swimming in the light.
08:32I tried to raise a hand, but I couldn't move.
08:35Sir, there is only room for one patient here.
08:37I called it!
08:39Asher shouted, climbing into the back.
08:41Just drive!
08:42Ignore that crazy woman and go!
08:44The staff member stepped up, looking absolutely furious.
08:47What act?
08:48What do you mean gay for?
08:49She's been a Towson plague then.
08:51Look at your wife.
08:51She's bleeding out.
08:53You haven't even looked at her.
08:54You're a scumbag!
08:55Daisy decided it was time for another Oscar-winning performance.
08:59It's okay, Asher.
09:00Don't fight with Willow anymore.
09:02If she wants the ambulance, just let her have it.
09:04She swayed again and clutched her head in pain.
09:07That broke Asher.
09:09He held her even tighter.
09:11No way!
09:12Willow is not setting foot in this ambulance!
09:15A nurse lifted the jacket, covering my bloody legs.
09:17She gasped, her hands flying to her mouth.
09:20Call the ER!
09:22Prepare for immediate surgery right now!
09:24She's miscarried!
09:25She's hemorrhaging!
09:26She's in critical condition!
09:30A dead silence fell over the crowd.
09:32Nobody wanted to see a tragedy unfold in real time.
09:35The staff member screamed at the paralyzed crew.
09:38What are you waiting for?
09:40Get her in the van!
09:41Asher finally snapped out of his daze as they lifted me.
09:44He just stood there with skepticism and annoyance in his eyes.
09:47Wait!
09:48Willow, seriously?
09:49Are you faking it again?
09:51People are watching!
09:52Stop doing this embarrassing stuff!
09:54The nurse checking my vitals looked ready to explode.
09:56She whipped around and glared at Asher with fury.
09:59Sir!
09:59Step away from the ambulance right now!
10:01We prioritize dying patients, not the loudest ones.
10:04If you keep obstructing us, I'm calling the cops.
10:07The crowd of tourists instantly turned into an angry mob.
10:10Yeah!
10:11Call the police on this man!
10:12Try to expect the luck down here!
10:14His wife is bleeding out and he doesn't even blink!
10:17But his side piece gets dizzy and he panics?
10:20Disgusting!
10:21Look at that woman clinging to another woman's husband!
10:25Have some shame!
10:26I saw her on the platform!
10:28She forced that pregnant lady to jump!
10:31She's a killer!
10:32Daisy could not handle the heat of their words.
10:35She buried her face in Asher's chest and sobbed theatrically.
10:39The paramedics loaded me in and slammed the door shut.
10:42I could still hear her manipulative whimpering from outside.
10:46I could still hear her manipulative whimpering from outside.
10:49Asher, did I upset her?
10:53Why are they yelling at me?
10:54My depression.
10:56I can feel it getting so much worse.
10:59Asher immediately melted when he heard her crying.
11:02It's okay, babe.
11:03If she wants to fake it, let her.
11:05Come on, I'm taking you to the hospital right now.
11:08Asher rushed Daisy to the ER while I fought for life.
11:11The doctors found absolutely nothing physically wrong with her.
11:14They diagnosed her with major depression because of her acting.
11:18Naturally, Asher decided this was all my fault.
11:21I was fading fast by the time I arrived.
11:23The nurse stayed by my side, shouting into my ear.
11:26Stay with me!
11:27Your life belongs to you!
11:29Forget the husband and baby!
11:31Survive for yourself!
11:33Her voice was the only thing keeping me grounded.
11:35I managed to claw my way back from the void.
11:38Three days had passed when I finally opened my eyes.
11:40You're out of the woods, Willow.
11:43You're safe now, but I'm so sorry.
11:46The baby suffocated before you arrived.
11:49She looked at me with deep guilt and sadness.
11:52I squeezed her hand with my weak, raspy voice.
11:55Thank you for saving me.
11:57The child was my choice.
11:59The nurse paused, looking like she understood my meaning.
12:02Is there anything else I can do for you?
12:04Yes.
12:06Tell everyone the surgery failed and I died.
12:09I have had this nightmare twice.
12:15I have had this nightmare twice.
12:17I don't want Asher.
12:18Consider it done.
12:19I spent a few more days recovering in the hospital.
12:22Between naps, I contacted a firm in Harbor City.
12:24I emailed my resume and set up an interview.
12:27Then, I started a total scorched earth plan.
12:31I drained my accounts and cancelled our shared cards.
12:34I bought a one-way ticket to Harbor City.
12:37Asher and I had been inseparable since college.
12:40We had similar majors, but that was the only similarity.
12:44Asher was good at grunt work, but had zero imagination.
12:47His software designs were clunky, outdated, and boring.
12:51I was the innovator, whose designs won many championships.
12:55Naturally, he latched on to me and we started a company.
12:58It was brutal at first.
13:00But we worked well together.
13:02He trusted my vision, and the company took off.
13:04Then came the confession, the wedding, and the pregnancy.
13:10It felt like a fairy tale until I learned the truth.
13:14Asher had a childhood sweetheart he never got over.
13:17Daisy.
13:18They played the more-than-friends game for years.
13:21One night, a drunk Asher ranted about me to friends.
13:25Would I marry Willow if she wasn't so talented?
13:29She's just a code monkey with zero sex appeal.
13:32His friend actually tried to defend me that night.
13:35Your company is only successful because of her designs.
13:38Without her, you would be working a cubicle job.
13:41So what?
13:42She still does my laundry and cooking.
13:45I'm kicking her out after she has the kid.
13:47She can be a full-time housewife from now on.
13:49I remember hearing that and feeling ready to explode.
13:53I confronted him and demanded a real explanation.
13:55He gaslighted me, calling it just drunk talk.
13:59Even his friends covered for him back then.
14:02That was the first time I felt abdominal pain.
14:05Doctors said it was stress-induced threatened miscarriage.
14:08Looking back, the baby knew before I did.
14:11My child tried to warn me my marriage was fake.
14:15I didn't listen then.
14:16Which led to my death.
14:19But now?
14:20I have a second chance to choose differently.
14:23I had been in Harbor City for one week.
14:25I rented a safe house to lick my wounds.
14:28My body was still a wreck, so I didn't rush.
14:31I had saved enough from freelance work in college.
14:34I was not going to starve at all.
14:37I used down time to get everything organized.
14:40I compiled a list of every profitable project and design.
14:43He showed me no decency, so I won't pull punches.
14:47I was leaving.
14:48But I was taking what was mine.
14:51Asher called me exactly twice after I was rushed to the hospital.
14:54I did not pick up his calls at all.
14:56To be fair, he was probably distracted at the time.
14:59Daisy was putting on an Oscar-worthy performance by crying loudly.
15:02She talked about her sadness and threatened to hurt herself.
15:06What's the point of me even living?
15:08Asher had no bandwidth to care if his wife lived.
15:11It took a week for Daisy to stabilize and Asher to go home.
15:15He tossed his coat on the floor like he owned the place.
15:18He shouted toward the living room out of habit.
15:20Why isn't dinner ready yet?
15:22The house answered with a cold and heavy silence.
15:26Asher frowned because the vibe in the house was off.
15:29He checked the living room and then the bedroom.
15:32No one was there, and he realized I was gone.
15:37He dialed my number, but it went straight to voicemail.
15:42Shit.
15:43Asher cursed, assuming I was throwing a tantrum.
15:46He went out drinking with his buddies instead.
15:48After days of drinking, he still heard nothing from me.
15:52Then a panicked call from his office crashed the party.
15:55Mr. Asher, we have a massive bug in the software.
15:58Can Ms. Willow take a look?
15:59The staff always called me Ms. Willow out of respect.
16:02Hearing that name grated on Asher's nerves, like nails on chalk.
16:06Is the tech goop just a bunch of freeloaders?
16:08You can't even fix a tiny bug yourself?
16:10It's the software Ms. Lane designed.
16:12Her architecture is advanced.
16:14That's why we are popular, but it also...
16:17All right, all right, cut the crap!
16:19Asher hung up and tried calling me again, still off.
16:22He was starting to get very agitated and worried.
16:25He realized he didn't have a single number for my friends.
16:28He froze in place as reality finally hit him.
16:31He had absolutely no way of finding me at all.
16:35Panic started to claw at his throat instantly.
16:37He ran to his car and sped to the hospital.
16:40He tracked down the doctor on duty that night.
16:42I'm asking about Willow.
16:43What is her condition?
16:45I don't have a patient named Willow registered here.
16:48Are you kidding?
16:48Asher's face turned purple with anger and confusion.
16:50I wouldn't forget my wife's name!
16:52A young nurse who was there that night walked by.
16:55Her expression twisted into pure disgust when she saw him.
16:58You're looking for Willow?
16:59Yes.
16:59Where is she?
17:00Asher demanded quickly.
17:02Dead.
17:03Massive hemorrhage.
17:04She flatlined right here.
17:06Asher stumbled back as if he had been punched hard.
17:09The blood drained from his face as he whispered.
17:12Impossible.
17:14She was healthy.
17:16How could she be dead?
17:18If she is dead, why is there no record?
17:20The nurse glared.
17:21She had no family with her to pay the fees.
17:24We tried to contact you, but you were too busy.
17:28We tried to con me contact you as made her come around me.
17:32You were holding your little homewrecker's hand instead.
17:35She took a step closer to confront him.
17:37Willow wasn't in the system because no one brought ID.
17:40Asher looked like he had been hit by a truck.
17:42That is impossible!
17:44It simply cannot be true!
17:46That is impossible!
17:48It simply cannot be true!
17:49Daisy has severe clinical depression.
17:52It is very serious!
17:53Please.
17:54She bribed the doctor for that.
17:56If you don't believe me, go pull her records yourself.
17:59She turned on her heel and walked away immediately.
18:02Asher stood there, his world tilting on its axis.
18:04Impossible.
18:05How could Daisy lie to me?
18:07His phone buzzed again.
18:08It was the subordinate calling.
18:10Mr. Asher!
18:11We are under a massive cyber attack!
18:13The network is down and users are rioting right now!
18:16Get the tech team!
18:17Get some outside contractors immediately!
18:21Can you people not survive five minutes without Willow?
18:23Asher hung up, feeling absolutely furious at everyone.
18:26He turned and sprinted toward the building exit.
18:29Impatient, he shoved open the door to the stairwell.
18:31He heard noises coming from the landing below him.
18:34Specifically, the shameless moans of a man and woman.
18:37Oh, doctor.
18:39Come on, give me everything I want.
18:41Can't you spice up my medical diagnosis a little?
18:46Write that Willow drove me crazy and to suicide.
18:50A man's voice answered, heavy with panting and greed.
18:53You little vixen.
18:55Why mess with Willow like that?
18:56If you're a homewrecker, just stay in your lane.
18:59You don't get it.
19:01I need Asher to hate her!
19:03That is the only way I get the company.
19:07Do you know how much his company is worth?
19:08The woman spewing this garbage was none other than Daisy.
19:12Standing outside the door, Asher felt his world shatter.
19:17The rage possessed him and took over his mind.
19:20He burst in and slapped Daisy across the face.
19:26He screamed at the top of his lungs.
19:29You witch!
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