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My Baby Says You're The Dad
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00:00I'm marrying my longtime boyfriend because I'm pregnant.
00:02At the wedding, the officiant asks if I'm willing to marry Aiden Miller.
00:05I'm just about to say yes, when a childlike voice appears out of nowhere.
00:08Mom, don't say yes.
00:10Aiden isn't my dad.
00:11The baby in your sister, Camilla Buckley's belly, is his.
00:14My brain completely crashes at those words.
00:16Everyone is waiting for my answer, but I freeze.
00:19The baby I'm carrying isn't Aiden's?
00:22Then whose is it?
00:24The next second, the little voice speaks again.
00:26Silly mom, that jerk has been cheating for a long time.
00:28If you marry him, he'll lock you in a basement.
00:32Go ask my real dad for help.
00:34He's the hottest and richest man sitting down there.
00:36I'm shaken.
00:37I can't help but glance at Ian Britt, the ascetic rich air sitting below the stage.
00:40Today is supposed to be my wedding with Aiden.
00:42Yet people keep drifting toward him with their eyes.
00:44His looks and presence stand out too much.
00:46I glance at him and unexpectedly meet his cold gaze.
00:49I quickly look away, my heart pounding.
00:51Baby, do you even know who he is?
00:54He's the one and only CEO of Brittcorp.
00:56He's never had any woman.
00:58How could you be his kid?
01:00Even if Aiden is poor, you can't just make things up and deny your dad.
01:05Baby, be realistic.
01:07It's too late to switch fathers at the wedding.
01:10Try again in your next life.
01:11I comfort the baby.
01:12I assume he doesn't accept Aiden as his father because the ladder is broke.
01:16But the little voice screams.
01:17Did you forget that night you woke up in a hotel?
01:20Aiden and Camilla tricked you there.
01:23And tried to offer you to a client.
01:25But you walked into the wrong room.
01:26The man beside you that night was Aiden.
01:29I'm stunned.
01:31That man was Aiden?
01:32I thought it was Aiden.
01:34Memories rush back.
01:35Late at night, red marks traced a bare back as two bodies tangled.
01:38Aiden is still looking at me gently.
01:40But what fills my mind now is...
01:42Ian sweat and stifled gasps from that night.
01:43He pinned my hands above my head as he demanded more.
01:45The untouchable aesthetic rich air.
01:47Turns out to be anything but restrained in private.
01:48Noticing I don't respond.
01:50The officiant repeats.
01:51Miss Elaine Buckley.
01:51Do you take Mr. Aiden Miller?
01:53To be your lawfully wedded husband?
01:54Aiden squeezes my hand.
01:56Concern flickering in his eyes.
01:57What's wrong Elaine?
01:58Are you still not ready?
02:00He rubs my palm gently to reassure me.
02:02Don't be afraid.
02:03Once you marry me...
02:05I'll give you everything I have to love you.
02:07Don't believe him.
02:09He bought a villa right next to your marital home.
02:11To raise his kid with Camilla.
02:13I jolt.
02:14And shout.
02:16No I do not.
02:17The moment I say that...
02:18Gasps ripple through the room.
02:19The Miller family is well known in Drago.
02:21No one expects me...
02:23To reject Aiden in public.
02:25Especially since...
02:26I went all out pursuing him back then.
02:27Acting like a total simp without any shame.
02:29Everyone says...
02:30The Buckley family's eldest daughter is promiscuous.
02:32Now that I'm finally settling down...
02:33I'm throwing away.
02:34A perfect marriage handed to me.
02:36Aiden's expression darkens.
02:37He clearly didn't expect this.
02:40Elaine, stop messing around.
02:41This is our wedding.
02:43If you're upset with me...
02:45We can talk after it's over.
02:47If you wait, it'll be too late.
02:49My real dad is about to go overseas to chase his first love.
02:53Mom, time's running out.
02:55Dump this jerk.
02:56And go get my rich, handsome dad back.
02:59I'm not getting married.
03:00I reply firmly.
03:01My son wouldn't lie to me.
03:03If he says Aiden is a jerk, then this wedding cannot happen.
03:06Camilla steps onto the stage with her pregnant belly and stands beside Aiden.
03:09Elaine, what are you throwing a fit about now?
03:12Aiden already agreed to marry you.
03:14When she comes closer, I notice the diamond ring on her hand.
03:17It's exactly the same style as my wedding ring.
03:19Mine looks like cheap plastic in comparison.
03:22In that instant, everything clicked.
03:23The baby in my belly is part of a scheme she and Aiden have been planning all along.
03:27She's just an adopted daughter with no right to marry into the Miller family.
03:31I'm nothing more than a tool to make the union happen for her.
03:33Dad stands up and reprimands me.
03:35Elaine, have you not embarrassed us enough?
03:37This marriage isn't something you can just call off.
03:39You begged and screamed to marry Aiden before.
03:42And now you back out in front of everyone?
03:44Marriage isn't a game.
03:46Can't you act half as sensible as Camilla?
03:48No matter what, you will marry Aiden today.
03:50The wedding has turned into a farce.
03:52Guests whisper among themselves, eager for the spectacle.
03:55Mr. Buckley's real daughter is truly hopeless.
03:58She used to pursue Mr. Miller recklessly.
04:01Now that she has him, she wants to back out?
04:03Everyone's waiting to see her get kicked out.
04:05The adopted daughter is much more sensible and clever.
04:08She married a rich guy and is living comfortably.
04:11Mr. Buckley is so unlucky to have such a worthless biological daughter.
04:15The whispers reach my ears and I realize just how bad my reputation in Drago has become.
04:20But I used to be the sensible and clever heiress of the Buckley family.
04:23Ever since Camilla came into the house, my standing has been sinking and even mom, dad and Aiden have started
04:29treating me differently.
04:30Aiden grabs my hand.
04:31Ignoring my words, he announces to everyone, Elaine's just a little upset.
04:35Please bear with her.
04:36She's agreed to marry me and I'm happy to make her my wife.
04:40I catch Camilla clenching her fists.
04:42I take a deep breath, shake off Aiden's hand and say firmly, I'm not marrying you.
04:46I know everything about you and Camilla.
04:50The baby in her belly.
04:52He is yours, isn't it?
04:54The words hit like thunder, detonating through the banquet hall.
04:57Way to go, mom.
04:58Time to expose.
05:00Those two hypocrites.
05:02Camilla has been spreading dirt about you.
05:05Your ruined reputation is all thanks to her.
05:08The baby in my belly screams with glee, stirring up chaos like it's his mission.
05:12The soft clack of Ian's prayer beads fills the hall.
05:15Each sounds sharp and chilling.
05:16It's a warning that his anger is building.
05:18Aiden presses my head down, forcing me to kneel on the floor while apologizing.
05:22I'm sorry, Mr. Britt.
05:23She's not in her right mind.
05:25Please forgive her this once.
05:26Go on.
05:27Apologize to Mr. Britt.
05:28Hurry up.
05:28Noticing that Aiden doesn't care at all.
05:30When I say the child isn't his, I realize he knows perfectly well that the baby in my belly isn't
05:34his.
05:34He just wants to control me so he can openly have an affair with Camilla later.
05:38Mom, don't worry.
05:39Once there's proof that I'm dad's.
05:42He won't ignore us.
05:43With the Britt family backing us, anyone who's bullied you will pay for it.
05:48Proof?
05:48I laugh bitterly.
05:49I don't have any proof.
05:50I barely know Ian.
05:52Mom lunges forward and slaps me hard across the face twice.
05:55She yells,
05:56Apologize to Mr. Britt now.
05:57Are you trying to ruin our family?
06:00Ian looks down at me.
06:01I feel small, like a helpless insect.
06:04That night of passion seems like a fading illusion.
06:06Suddenly, a thought strikes me.
06:07I raise my head and say calmly,
06:09Mr. Britt, I saw your red colored birthmark.
06:18Everyone looks at me with mockery and amusement.
06:20No one respects my choice.
06:21For the first time, I snap awake, as if doused with cold water.
06:24I realize how bad my situation is.
06:25Camila and Aiden have been using me as a pawn for their own gain.
06:28Once the ceremony is over, Aiden will find an excuse.
06:31He'll lock you in the basement.
06:32The black cars are all waiting at the doors.
06:34The moment you step out, you'll be taken away.
06:37Mom, go to my real dad for help.
06:40Right, Ian.
06:41I look toward Ian, but he's already standing and walking out with his assistant.
06:45Oh no!
06:46Dad's about to fly off, chasing his lost love.
06:49Ian's my last lifeline.
06:50Desperate, I bite down hard on Aiden's hand.
06:53He yelps in pain and releases me.
06:55I spin around and dash toward Ian.
06:57A bodyguard rushes to stop me, but I crash into the nearest table, sending the stack of
07:00wine glasses flying.
07:02My long dress whips through the chaotic crowd.
07:05Guests scream.
07:06As chaos erupts, but I don't care.
07:08I hitch up my wedding dress and head straight for Ian.
07:10His assistant hasn't even reacted yet.
07:12Ian turns at the sound, and I crash straight into his arms.
07:15Take me with you.
07:17Please.
07:18Ian's face is hard to make out in the backlight.
07:20The next second, he shoves me hard.
07:22He brushes off his suit, as if he had touched something filthy, and looks at me with disgust.
07:26Get lost.
07:27Don't you know I don't touch women?
07:28Such an actor.
07:30Don't believe him.
07:31He's just putting on a knack.
07:32When he falls for you, he'll be all clingy like a puppy.
07:35Ian turns to leave again, but I grab onto his pant leg, refusing to let him go.
07:39Footsteps thunder behind me.
07:40Aiden and the bodyguards rush forward and clamp onto me.
07:43Mom and dad watch.
07:44Ian's dark expression in fear.
07:46I'm sorry, Mr. Britt.
07:47My daughter is not in her right mind.
07:49Please forgive her.
07:50We'll pay you.
07:51A personal visit to apologize soon.
07:53Aiden chimes in, looking humble.
07:55Mr. Britt.
07:56I failed to keep an eye on my girlfriend.
07:58I'll teach her a lesson when we get back.
07:59Please forgive us.
08:01Meanwhile, Camilla stares at Ian in a daze.
08:03This is the man nearly every woman in Drago is obsessed with.
08:06Ian doesn't answer.
08:06He just looks down at my hand, gripping his pant leg.
08:08Camilla glances at me too.
08:10She lifts her heel and stomps hard on the back of my hand.
08:12Elaine.
08:13How dare you offend Mr. Britt.
08:15Let go.
08:16I scream in pain.
08:17Ian seizes the moment to pull his leg free and strides away coldly.
08:20His broad back is about to disappear from view.
08:22Panicked, I shout after him.
08:23Ian.
08:24The baby in my belly is yours.
08:27Ian suddenly stops.
08:28The air goes eerily still.
08:30All the guests in the banquet hall turn to look at me.
08:32Not with mockery this time, but like I've lost my mind.
08:35Camilla didn't expect me to drag Ian into this.
08:37She grins and leans close to whisper.
08:40Elaine.
08:41Even if you wanted to aim high, you picked the wrong target.
08:44Ian's not someone you can just latch onto.
08:47She's right.
08:48Everyone knows Ian avoids women and hates contact with them.
08:51The prayer beads around his wrist are proof of his vow to cut off attachments.
08:54The last woman who approached him with ill intentions ended up with her hands and feet
08:57broken.
08:58Is she looking to die?
08:59I thought she was just being shameless, but it turns out she's crazy.
09:03Anyone who messes with Mr. Britt doesn't end well.
09:06Everyone holds their breath, waiting for Ian to snap.
09:09And sure enough, when he turns around, his lips are pressed tight and his expression
09:12is icy.
09:13His cold eyes stare at me as if I'm dead.
09:14He rolls the beads between his fingers, murmuring,
09:17Huh.
09:17My baby?
09:19Miss Buckley.
09:20You've got some guts.
09:21No one in all of Draco has had the nerve to come to me with a pregnant belly, claiming
09:26I'm the father.
09:27I've heard your reputation.
09:28Have you sunk so low as to name another man?
09:31The father of your baby at your wedding?
09:33The soft clack of Ian's prayer beads fills the hall.
09:36Each sounds sharp and chilling.
09:37It's a warning that his anger is building.
09:39Aiden presses my head down, forcing me to kneel on the floor, while apologizing.
09:43I'm sorry, Mr. Britt.
09:44She's not in her right mind.
09:46Please forgive her this once.
09:47Go on.
09:48Apologize to Mr. Britt.
09:49Hurry up.
09:50Noticing that Aiden doesn't care at all.
09:51When I say the child isn't his, I realize he knows perfectly well that the baby in my belly
09:55isn't his.
09:56He just wants to control me, so he can openly have an affair with Camilla later.
09:59Mom, don't worry.
10:00Once there's proof that I'm dad's, he won't ignore us.
10:04With the Britt family backing us, anyone who's bullied you will pay for it.
10:09Proof?
10:10I laugh bitterly.
10:11I don't have any proof.
10:12I barely know Ian.
10:13Mom lunges forward and slaps me hard across the face twice.
10:16She yells,
10:17Apologize to Mr. Britt now.
10:19Are you trying to ruin our family?
10:21Ian looks down at me.
10:23I feel small, like a helpless insect.
10:25That night of passion seems like a fading illusion.
10:27Suddenly, a thought strikes me.
10:29I raise my head and say calmly,
10:31Mr. Britt, I saw your red-colored birthmark.
10:34After I say that, Ian freezes for a fraction of a second.
10:36His expression remains calm, but his eyes reveal his shock.
10:39His red-colored birthmark is far below his waist.
10:41It's extremely private.
10:42Only someone very close to him knows about it.
10:44The other guests exchange confused glances, clearly not understanding what I mean.
10:47Camilla, quick on her feet, interrupt.
10:49Elaine, everyone has birthmarks.
10:51How can you use something so meaningless as proof that Mr. Britt is the father?
10:55Countless women have tried similar tricks over the years.
10:59If you really want to prove the baby's his, why not just do a DNA test?
11:04Camilla smirks, completely unconvinced that I could have anything with Ian.
11:07After all, a low-profile Buckley daughter like me could never be linked to one of the
11:11most powerful men in Drago.
11:12It took Aiden a lot of effort, connections, and money just to get Ian to show up at this
11:17wedding.
11:17The crowd starts echoing, yeah, do a DNA test, and give this woman a slap in the face.
11:22Who does she think she is, trying to attach herself to Mr. Britt, and openly claiming
11:27at her wedding, that her baby is his?
11:30How shameless.
11:32Wasn't she so bold?
11:34Let's run the test.
11:35Expose her ugly lies, and make it impossible for her to stay in Drago.
11:39Ian's gaze darkens, and then he nods once, giving me a chance.
11:43Fine.
11:44Let's do the DNA test.
11:46I'll make sure you die knowing the truth.
11:48Mom, you're amazing.
11:49I finally get to see Dad, getting slapped in the face.
11:53Ha ha ha.
11:53Don't worry, Mom.
11:54I'll teach you how to handle him.
11:56Once he falls for you, you'll have a loyal, clingy puppy.
12:00Soon, the chaos from the wedding spreads like wildfire.
12:03Ian's father, Stephen Britt, gets the news, and rushes to the scene.
12:06Seeing me having blood drawn by a private doctor, he can't hide the joy in his face.
12:09This is great.
12:10I actually get to hold my grandchild before I die.
12:13Ian smirks coldly.
12:14Let's see how she walks out of here.
12:16Once the truth comes out.
12:18I close my eyes, letting the blood flow.
12:21Mom and Dad hover nearby.
12:23Terrified, I'll drag the Buckley family down.
12:25Aiden's face looks as black as night.
12:26His fiancé is having a DNA test for another man's child at his wedding.
12:30Even if the man is Ian, it's a humiliation he can't swallow.
12:33Mom, luckily you didn't marry Aiden.
12:35He's scheming how to make your life miserable after this wedding.
12:38Oh God, the blood draw is painful, but I'll put up with it.
12:42For Mom's happiness, I'm battered and weak from the blood draw.
12:46The baby's comfort is the only thing, keeping me going while I wait for the result.
12:49The guests stare at me with judgmental gazes, all expecting Ian to tear me apart.
12:54No one believes that Ian, who stays away from women, could have a child.
12:57I know too that if the baby isn't his, I'm in for a total disaster.
13:01Finally, hurried footsteps echo from outside.
13:03Ian's assistant rushes in, holding a report.
13:05He whispers urgently into Ian's ear.
13:08Ian's usual cold expression gives way to sheer shock.
13:10Meanwhile, Stephen taps his cane impatiently on the floor.
13:13Don't just whisper into his ears.
13:14Is this my grandchild or not?
13:16Tell me.
13:17Camila covers her mouth, smirking.
13:19It's obvious.
13:21No way that baby is a Brit.
13:23Elaine's lying.
13:24The assistant wipes the sweat from his brow and announces loudly,
13:27The baby in Miss Buckley's womb shares a 99.99% genetic match with Mr. Brit.
13:32The hall falls silent for a heartbeat, then erupts into a heated discussion.
13:35Everyone stares at me in disbelief.
13:37How could a woman from such a small family be carrying a child of the Brit family?
13:42Ian's prayer beads snap suddenly.
13:44Black pearls scatter across the floor.
13:46Frowning, he murmurs under his breath,
13:48I don't even know this woman.
13:49How could this be?
13:50The DNA report and the mention of his birthmark prove that the bride standing before him is his woman.
13:55Memories from three months ago come flooding back.
13:57That night, he was drugged after being seriously injured.
13:59In the end, he collapsed in a hotel room.
14:01In a haze of desire, he lost control.
14:04When he woke up, he thought it was just a dream.
14:06He didn't expect it to be real.
14:07Elaine, you really have no shame.
14:09Camila jumps in again.
14:10When she first hears that the baby in my belly is Ian's,
14:13her mask slips for a moment, revealing pure jealousy.
14:16But noticing that Ian doesn't acknowledge me at all,
14:17she quickly regains her smugness.
14:19You cheated behind Aiden's back and even crawled onto Mr. Brit's bed?
14:23You're far too calculating.
14:24You played us all for fools and dragged our family's reputation through the mud.
14:29To think a virtuous family like ours produced such a promiscuous woman like you.
14:32When Camila's words sink in, the guests finally realize that I'm carrying Ian's baby while marrying Aiden.
14:36It's way too outrageous.
14:38Immediately, the guests verbally attack me.
14:39Yeah, this woman first latched onto Mr. Miller, then secretly schemed to sleep with Mr. Brit.
14:44How could someone like her enter the Brit family?
14:46Unfaithful bitch.
14:47And she chose this day to announce the father of her baby.
14:50The Buckley family should have thrown her out already.
14:52She thinks she can leverage her baby for status?
14:54I think the Brit family will never forgive her.
14:57They won't let her stay in Drago anymore.
14:58She's immoral and shameless.
15:01Publicly announcing her affair?
15:02That's just disgusting.
15:03The jeers grow louder.
15:05Too embarrassed.
15:06Dad shouts.
15:07I have no daughter like you.
15:09Get out.
15:11Camila is the only true daughter of this family.
15:14Aiden stays silent.
15:15Watching me get scolded.
15:17Suddenly, a cane thunders against the floor.
15:20Stephen's commanding voice rings out.
15:21Enough.
15:22Who do you think you are?
15:23Helping a prestigious family bully a woman?
15:26As long as Miss Buckley is carrying our Brit family blood?
15:29She's my daughter-in-law.
15:31Harry, bring Miss Buckley to the car.
15:33We're going home.
15:34Harry White, the butler, nods and reaches out to help me.
15:37I'm exhausted from stress and pregnancy.
15:39After a few steps, I stumble forward.
15:41Just as I'm about to fall, a pair of hands scoops me up, holding me close.
15:46Ian's expression is calm.
15:47I may not acknowledge you, but you're carrying my baby, and you've been mine.
15:53I won't let anyone hurt you.
15:55Ian carries me, his eyes scanning the guests who just mocked me, with a sharp and unyielding
15:59gaze.
15:59From now on, Miss Buckley is part of the Brit family.
16:03If I hear another word of gossip about her, don't blame me for being ruthless.
16:07With that, he strides out of the banquet hall.
16:09Through him, I see Camilla's and Aiden's faces.
16:12Their eyes glare at me viciously, as if they won't let this slide.
16:15Ian seats me quietly in the car, then slides in beside me.
16:18The weight of his presence hits me.
16:19This is a man who carved his territory.
16:21Through blood in Drago.
16:23And being the eldest son of the Brit family, he was untouchable in status and influence.
16:27By all rights, someone like me shouldn't even be near him.
16:29Ian closes his eyes for a moment, then picks up his phone.
16:32Cancel my flight.
16:34And bring Wendy back.
16:36Mom, your biggest rival, Wendy Lane, is about to appear.
16:39She's dad's only first love.
16:41And she's far more scheming than Camilla.
16:44But don't worry.
16:45Whether it's Camilla or Wendy, dad and I will back you all the way.
16:49I press a hand to my belly and smile bitterly.
16:51Though my baby is hopeful, I feel none of it.
16:54I almost married another man.
16:56How could I ever catch the eye of the ascetic rich heir?
16:58I escaped Aiden to enter the Brit family.
17:00Who knows if I've just stepped into an even deeper trap.
17:02Ian studies me with narrowed eyes.
17:04His suspicion of me has never faded.
17:06Miss Buckley.
17:08Even though you're carrying my baby, I won't marry you.
17:11He sneered.
17:12I don't care what tricks you use to get pregnant.
17:15Or how long you've been.
17:16Setting this whole act up.
17:18But entering the Brit family, isn't going to be that easy.
17:21This actor, continue acting.
17:23You have no idea, how dad has been, replaying that night in his head.
17:27He's a top tier, hopeless romantic.
17:29Mom, you don't even need to do anything.
17:31He'll convince himself to fall for you.
17:33I close my eyes, and take three seconds to process the baby's words.
17:37Before replying to Ian.
17:38I'm not trying to enter the Brit family.
17:39I just want to safely have the baby.
17:41And watch him grow up healthy.
17:43Ian doesn't respond.
17:45But my baby pipes up again.
17:46Dad's interest meter is rising.
17:48He's pleased with your answer.
17:50Falling in love with you is only a matter of time.
17:52If I'm trapped now, and surrounded on all sides, the only person who can save me is Ian.
17:58Though I was born into the Buckley family.
17:59We're a minor clan.
18:00Our claim to fame is that we're a scholarly, cultured family.
18:03From a young age, I was trained as a proper young lady.
18:05And admired in high society.
18:07Everything changed at 18.
18:08When Camila arrived, she's my distant relative's daughter.
18:10After her parents died unexpectedly, mom and dad took her in as an adopted daughter.
18:13At first, she seemed timid.
18:15And I naturally reached out to be friendly.
18:16I never imagined that under her docile exterior lay a calculating mind.
18:20Camila's quiet manipulations in her innocent act gradually won over mom and dad.
18:24Even Aiden, whom I'd secretly admired for years, started showing real interest in her.
18:28After just a few interactions, they praised her endlessly in front of me,
18:31saying how thoughtful, considerate, and perfect she was.
18:33Gradually, my reputation in social circles plummeted.
18:36Rumors spread that I was shamelessly clinging to Aiden.
18:38Every small thing I did was twisted.
18:40For instance, I knitted Aiden a scarf in winter.
18:42And people claimed I ignored my sick mother, just to do crafts for him.
18:46I gave him an auctioned watch, worth tens of thousands of dollars.
18:50But the gossip said,
18:51I spent millions on it.
18:54And the money came from the Buckley family's account.
18:57These lies came from nowhere,
18:59turning my image from a refined young lady into a shameless, obsessive simp.
19:03I kept a polite front toward Camila.
19:04And when Aiden suddenly proposed, I had even less energy to notice her scheme.
19:08I never imagined she was secretly conspiring with him.
19:11If I hadn't heard my baby's voice at the wedding,
19:14I would have walked into the Miller family as a pawn, waiting to be torn apart.
19:16The Miller family is far more powerful than my family.
19:19Mom and dad will never offend them because of me.
19:21Ian is my only way out.
19:22This rich heir has forces from both sides of the law,
19:25and the Brit family's power blankets, Drago.
19:27Ever since Ian became the successor,
19:29he has single-handedly secured control of the entire family.
19:32He basically leads Drago's elite circle,
19:34and everyone treats him with respect.
19:35But Ian is a hopeless romantic.
19:37Ever since his childhood sweetheart,
19:39Wendy went abroad to study.
19:40He has shut himself off emotionally,
19:41and refuses to let any woman get close.
19:43However, Stephen is nearly 100 years old,
19:45and desperate for Ian to settle down.
19:46So, he can hold a grandchild, and enjoy family life.
19:49Ian, who keeps his distance from women,
19:50naturally wants nothing to do with anyone else.
19:52So he made a desperate decision to go abroad to win Wendy back.
19:54But before he could leave,
19:56he ran into me at the wedding.
19:57And suddenly, there's a baby in the picture.
19:58Under Stephen's pressure,
19:59Ian cancels his trip,
20:01and stays at Brit Manor with me.
20:03But I feel the pressure mounting.
20:04He keeps a cold expression all day,
20:06pacing around like a supervisor watching a prisoner.
20:08Mom?
20:09Wendy is coming today.
20:11Brace yourself.
20:12I barely react.
20:13To my baby's warning.
20:14After all,
20:15everyone knows how lethal a first love can be.
20:17I never expect Ian to fall for me anyway.
20:19But after seeing the trending list,
20:20I start to panic.
20:21Every hashtag is about my behavior.
20:23At the wedding.
20:24It looks absurd from any angle.
20:25The internet tears me apart.
20:27Reporters and gossip seekers
20:28camp outside Brit Manor every day,
20:30waiting for me to show my face.
20:31Even the Brit's daily movements are affected.
20:33Ian eats fruit beside me,
20:34casually,
20:35watching the crowd outside.
20:37Clean up your own mess.
20:39The Brit family doesn't support freeloaders.
20:41I fall silent for a moment.
20:43I remember my baby saying Wendy is returning today.
20:45Wendy and Camila are good friends.
20:47She won't miss a chance to come after me.
20:49When I see a line of luxury cars outside,
20:51I turn to Ian and say,
20:52Well,
20:53the opportunity just showed up.
20:55The gates of Brit Manor open.
20:56A graceful woman stands outside,
20:58her eyes soft but sharp.
21:00Ian steps forward.
21:02And I know at once that she's Wendy.
21:04The woman he's loved for years must be exceptional.
21:06Wendy is really gentle and refined.
21:08She hooks her arm through Ian's affectionately.
21:10Ian, it's been so long.
21:11She doesn't even glance at me.
21:13Instead,
21:14Camila,
21:14trailing behind her,
21:15shoots me a provocative look.
21:16Well, well,
21:17Elaine,
21:18so this is where you ran off to?
21:19You used tricks to get pregnant with Mr. Brit's child.
21:22But why hasn't he announced that he's marrying you?
21:24Only then does Wendy seem to notice me.
21:26She looks at Ian with a fragile expression.
21:28Ian,
21:29This is...
21:30Ian answers plainly.
21:32She's the mother of my child.
21:33Wendy freezes for a second.
21:34A few tears fall,
21:35as if she's been hurt.
21:36Then,
21:37she walks over and takes my hand.
21:38Since you're pregnant,
21:39you should take good care of yourself.
21:41Even if Ian can't marry you.
21:44Brit family is a big household.
21:45I won't drive you away.
21:47Wendy carries herself like she's the lady of the house.
21:49Her every word puts me in the role of the other woman.
21:52But Stephen shoots her a sharp look.
21:53No outsider can decide who becomes my daughter-in-law.
21:57Go back and prepare for tonight's welcoming party.
21:59You ran off overseas stubbornly,
22:01leaving Ian behind.
22:02And now you're suddenly back, huh?
22:04Wendy's face turns pale.
22:05Ian pats her shoulder to comfort her.
22:07Slowly,
22:07her expression softens.
22:09When Camila passes by me,
22:10she sneers.
22:10Elaine,
22:12tonight at the party,
22:13I'll make sure you're wiped out of Drago.
22:14I calmly reply.
22:15Okay,
22:16let's see who gets wiped out first.
22:18You or me?
22:19Camila didn't expect me to talk back.
22:20She glares at me,
22:21before leaving with Wendy triumphantly.
22:23Mom,
22:24be careful.
22:25Camila will team up with Wendy tonight.
22:27They'll try to redo the DNA test,
22:28and slander you.
22:29Tell dad to come up with a plan.
22:32Smiling,
22:32I pat my belly,
22:33and reassure the baby,
22:34don't worry.
22:35Even without your dad,
22:37I can handle this.
22:39Because of my unique status,
22:41only Stephen treats me well.
22:43Like a true daughter-in-law,
22:44keeping me by his side.
22:45Guests come and go.
22:47Their eyes,
22:48all fixed on me with strange curiosity.
22:50I heard she was the Buckley family's eldest daughter,
22:52who played both sides.
22:54She got pregnant with Mr. Britt's baby,
22:56at Mr. Miller's wedding.
22:57She called off her wedding on the spot,
22:59and even had a DNA test done with Mr. Britt.
23:01What a move.
23:02Gosh,
23:03she used such dirty tricks,
23:04and actually got into the Britt family.
23:06And now she shows up at Miss Lane's welcoming party?
23:09The nerve.
23:11Everyone knows,
23:12Miss Lane is Mr. Britt's only love.
23:15If she's carrying his child,
23:17she's clearly the other woman.
23:19Holding a glass of water,
23:20I listen to the gossip without flinching.
23:22Miss Buckley.
23:23Wendy calls out to me at the center of the hall.
23:26She grabs my hand and leads me forward.
23:28Ian stands there with a calm expression,
23:30his gaze on me faintly displeased.
23:32Hello, everyone.
23:32I haven't been back for a long time,
23:34and just after arriving,
23:35I heard about Miss Buckley.
23:37My health isn't great,
23:38and she got pregnant with Ian's child.
23:41It's actually good news.
23:42Many women have tried to get close to Ian over the years,
23:45but he's always kept himself pure for me.
23:48Only Miss Buckley managed to rise through the ranks thanks to the baby.
23:51But Miss Buckley,
23:52before I went abroad,
23:53I'd heard that you had been pursuing Aiden passionately.
23:55I can't help but wonder why you suddenly shift your sights to Ian.
23:58Wendy speaks with a gentle tone,
24:00yet every sentence carries a sting.
24:01It's completely at odds with her soft demeanor.
24:03After all the foreshadowing,
24:04she smiles and asks,
24:06Is the baby in your belly?
24:07Really, Ian's?
24:08So Wendy doesn't believe me.
24:10She's been setting this up all along.
24:11The last DNA test was rushed,
24:13and doubts about my baby never fully vanished.
24:15Plenty of people whispered that the report might have been fake.
24:18The baby in my belly seethes.
24:19This scheming woman.
24:20She abandoned dad back then.
24:22Now that he's successful,
24:24she wants to reap the rewards.
24:25Let her try testing again.
24:27I'm dad's son and yours.
24:29That's a fact.
24:30I'd like to see what tricks she can pull now.
24:32Just then,
24:33Camila steps through the crowd,
24:34holding a report.
24:35She points at me,
24:36smug as ever.
24:37Elaine,
24:38you're finished.
24:39I've got the DNA test report.
24:41The baby in your belly
24:42has no blood relation to Mr. Britt whatsoever.
24:44I haven't even reacted yet.
24:45When my baby erupts in a furious roar,
24:47that's impossible.
24:48I know for sure who my dad is.
24:49Aiden steps out from behind Camila,
24:51a smirk plastered across his face.
24:52Elaine,
24:54you went to all this trouble to climb the social ladder,
24:56and used my wedding,
24:57to stage a fake DNA test,
24:59just to hitch a ride with the Britt family.
25:01But karma's fast.
25:03Your tricks got exposed immediately.
25:06As long as we run a real test,
25:08the truth will come out.
25:10You're nothing but a complete fraud,
25:12cheating on me all these years.
25:14You canceled our wedding in front of everyone,
25:16and even ran a DNA test with another man.
25:18You're really shameless.
25:20The cameras keep flashing.
25:22The reporters broadcast me.
25:23As a woman without limits,
25:25mom's eyes brim with disappointment.
25:26She shakes her head over and over.
25:28She's not our daughter.
25:29We've cut ties with her.
25:32Camila throws the report at my face,
25:34grinning like she's won.
25:36See for yourself.
25:37You can't fool us.
25:38I quietly glance at Ian.
25:40He lifts an eyebrow,
25:41and makes a slicing motion across his neck,
25:43threatening me.
25:44The Britt family relatives who had been warm
25:46board me immediately switch sides,
25:47rallying behind Wendy.
25:49Damn it.
25:50A fake dares.
25:51Show up in the Britt family?
25:53Thinking she belongs here?
25:54We wasted time giving her the benefit of the doubt.
25:57Only Steven stands firmly behind me.
25:59We don't know the result yet.
26:00Nobody here can jump to conclusions about Ms. Buckley.
26:03I crouch to pick up the DNA test report,
26:05and glance at the smug Camila and Wendy.
26:06As I open the report, I smile.
26:08You're all in too much of a hurry to actually read it, aren't you?
26:12This DNA test isn't for my baby with Ian.
26:15Camila, it's for your baby with your husband, Theo Baxter.
26:18It says your baby has no blood relation with Theo.
26:21Camila's face drains of color.
26:23Her eyes widen in disbelief.
26:24How, how is that possible?
26:26She snatches the report.
26:27When she sees her name paired with Theo's,
26:29her face goes ghostly pale.
26:31She doesn't even have a chance to explain
26:32before a hard slap sends her sprawling to the floor.
26:34Theo's expression darkens as he yanks her by the hair
26:37and asks her sharply,
26:38Who's the guy?
26:39Tell me.
26:39Camila grits her teeth, refusing to answer.
26:41But when Theo's fist lands on her,
26:43she finally breaks under the pain.
26:45Stop it.
26:46I'll tell you.
26:47I'll tell you.
26:48It's A-Aiden.
26:49The room falls into stunned silence.
26:51It turns out Camila has been involved with Aiden all along,
26:54and everything I said at the wedding was the truth.
26:56Exposed.
26:56Aiden tries to run, but Theo claps his hands,
26:59and a few burly bodyguards immediately grab him.
27:01How dare you betray me?
27:02You're asking for trouble.
27:03Theo's temper is notorious.
27:05His elite guards easily subdue.
27:07Aiden and Camila.
27:08Camila, beaten and coughing blood,
27:10glares at me with pure hatred.
27:11Elaine, you think Ian will marry you just because?
27:15You're carrying his baby?
27:16He loves Wendy.
27:18You're nothing.
27:20I shrug, keeping a nonchalant expression.
27:22So what?
27:23I never said I have to marry him.
27:25We're all adults here.
27:27Love doesn't really matter.
27:29I was betrayed after eight years together.
27:31Love isn't essential to me anymore.
27:33My baby is what matters.
27:35Way to go, mom.
27:36That's the spirit.
27:38But why is dad getting so mad?
27:41Perhaps my nonchalant attitude pricked Ian's pride.
27:44He suddenly comes up to me and hugs me.
27:46Sorry.
27:47To disappoint.
27:49Who says I won't marry her?
27:51Wendy stares at Ian in disbelief.
27:52Ian, how could you do this to me?
27:56Ian replies calmly.
27:57We broke up a long time ago.
27:59Why did you still go abroad to find me then?
28:02Ian frowns.
28:03Did you misunderstand something?
28:05I just happened to be there on business.
28:09He leans closer and whispers in my ear.
28:11I underestimated you.
28:12I really thought you were nothing but a useless pushover.
28:15Yay.
28:16Mom and dad are finally together.
28:18I can come into the world.
28:19My baby is so excited.
28:21Steven beams with joy and immediately takes out a gift box.
28:24Inside is an emerald bracelet.
28:25An heirloom of the Brit family.
28:27Wear this.
28:27Carrying my grandchild.
28:29I must have brought you so many hardships.
28:31I want to refuse.
28:32But Ian forces it onto my wrist.
28:34Since you're my wife, just keep it.
28:36I can't exactly refuse.
28:37In front of everyone.
28:39So I accept it reluctantly.
28:40I feel no affection for Ian.
28:42I only see him as my lifesaver.
28:44Things have settled down.
28:45When Ian is done with everything, I've finished packing.
28:47And I'm ready to leave Brit Manor.
28:49Confused.
28:50Ian frowns and blocks my path.
28:51What are you doing?
28:53You just accepted my proposal.
28:54And now you want to abandon me?
28:56I shake my head.
28:57Mr. Brit.
28:58As you know.
28:59This was just a deal from the start.
29:02That one night.
29:03Was an accident.
29:05You don't love me.
29:06And I don't love you.
29:08Let's end it here.
29:10Ian looks surprised and grips my waist.
29:13Who says I don't love you?
29:14This time.
29:14I'm confused.
29:15How could there be love for a one night stand?
29:17But we already have a baby.
29:19That's not the product of love.
29:21Noticing I won't be swayed, Ian realizes my stubborn nature.
29:24I don't care for jewelry.
29:26Or purses.
29:26That small bit of sincerity I had is gone as well.
29:29My baby giggles inside my belly.
29:31Yeah.
29:31Orchard dad just like that.
29:33He had it coming for how he treated you.
29:34True to his word, Ian finally starts his slow, relentless pursuit.
29:37From that moment on, everyone in Drago realized that the so-called aesthetic rich air isn't cold at all.
29:42In front of his fiancé, he's basically a loyal puppy.
29:45When are you actually going to marry me?
29:48Ian asks helplessly.
29:49After his 99th failed proposal, in front of me, his patience stretches wide as the ocean.
29:54I think for a moment, as I caress my growing belly.
29:56I haven't heard my baby's thoughts in a while.
29:59I know.
29:59He's coming soon.
30:01For the baby's sake and the paperwork later, I glance at Ian.
30:04Say what you just said again.
30:06Ian freezes, then pulls me into a kiss.
30:08I said,
30:09Will you marry me?
30:11Grow old with me, and be buried side by side?
30:14I finally nod.
30:15I do.
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