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