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00:03On April Fool's Day, my husband, Bleyo, handed me divorce papers.
00:07Your two exes called me yesterday, talking shit.
00:10They said you're too uptight, can't take an April Fool's joke.
00:14Said you'd never have the guts to sign divorce papers.
00:19Honey, you wouldn't make me look bad in front of them, would you?
00:23I have two ex-husbands, my childhood friends, Marco and Liu.
00:26But those first two marriages were just business to help their families out of a jam.
00:30Only my marriage to Blair was for love.
00:33I felt I'd finally found my home, until I overheard the three of them talking.
00:39Lucy is sick.
00:41Her dying wish is for the three of us to spend one whole month with her.
00:45Just the three of us.
00:47Blair, you can handle that, can't you?
00:49Of course. I'll get Eliana to sign the divorce papers.
00:52I'll just tell her it's an April Fool's joke.
00:54And we'll get remarried after the month is up.
00:57I heard everything. I didn't let on.
00:59I just calmly signed the papers.
01:01Then, I texted my father, the godfather of the Moretti family.
01:05Father, I'm divorced.
01:06That arranged marriage you mentioned, is the offer still on the table?
01:10I was standing outside our front door, holding a gift from Chicago handmade candies
01:15from that century-old chocolate shop Blair loves.
01:18The conversation inside continued.
01:20Will Ayana go for it?
01:22Of course she will.
01:24She's a Maradi.
01:25She knows the rules.
01:27Besides, Ellie's a pup over.
01:28Never makes waves.
01:30Exactly.
01:31She's gotten us out of so much trouble.
01:33This time will be no different.
01:35Ever since we got married, Blair had always acted like he hated Marco and Leo.
01:39I thought he was jealous.
01:41I was even a little smug about it.
01:43Now I knew the truth.
01:44The three of them were clues.
01:46So close, they could plot against me together.
01:49I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
01:52So that's all I was to them.
01:53My feelings.
01:54My dignity.
01:56My marriage.
01:57Just tools for them to use.
01:58I sat in the car for an entire afternoon, letting the chill seep through my whole body.
02:03My phone buzzed.
02:05A text from Blair.
02:06Babe, how was the trip?
02:08Got home soon.
02:09I miss you.
02:09I stated the words, I miss you, and almost laughed.
02:13I got out of the car, tossed the box of chocolates in the trash, and pushed open the front door.
02:18Blair shot up from the sofa.
02:20A perfect smile on his face.
02:22Ellie!
02:23You're back!
02:25How was the road?
02:26He walked over, smoothly taking my coat and handbag, and gave me a light kiss on the cheek.
02:32He'd done it for a year.
02:33It always made me feel warm.
02:35Now, it just made me sick.
02:37I suddenly wiped my cheek.
02:40Blair sat down next to me, his expression suddenly serious.
02:45Ellie, I need to talk to you about something.
02:48Here we go.
02:49I fought with a cold smile, but I kept my face, a mask of confusion.
02:55The commission is auditing the family's assets.
02:58The lawyers are suggesting a temporary divorce, just on paper.
03:03It's to protect you, keep you from getting dragged into this.
03:06A temporary divorce?
03:08He explained eagerly.
03:10Then his face fell into a wounded look.
03:13It's just a formality.
03:14As soon as I clean up the family business, we'll get remarried.
03:18And, yesterday those bastards Marco and Leo called me.
03:21They said since you've been married twice, you'd never dare to divorce again.
03:24That you can't take an April Fool's joke.
03:26He was a damn good actor.
03:28If this were the Oscars, he'd take home Best Actor.
03:31How could they say that?
03:33I know.
03:33And I wasn't going to take that.
03:35I know my wife is the bravest woman there is.
03:38You're not afraid of anything.
03:41He pulled the papers out from under the coffee table and handed them to me.
03:45I took the file and skimmed it.
03:47It detailed the division of assets, most of his property, his stocks, his real estate.
03:53It was all going to me.
03:55Tomorrow, we'll give them the shock of their lives.
03:59I almost laughed out loud.
04:01He was so damn sure of himself.
04:03So certain we'd be remarried soon.
04:05That this was all just for show.
04:07I picked up the pen on the table.
04:09And signed my name at the bottom of the agreement.
04:12With a clean, sharp stroke.
04:14Done.
04:15You should call them now.
04:16I want to hear it when their jaws hit the ground.
04:18Blair froze for a second.
04:20Clearly not expecting me to sign so quickly.
04:22So decisively.
04:23I pushed the papers back to him with a sweet smile.
04:26He looked a bit dazed as he collected the agreement.
04:29Then planted a soft kiss on my forehead.
04:31I knew you'd understand.
04:33You're the best wife in the world.
04:35Then he took his phone and walked into the study.
04:38I sat in the living room.
04:40Through the half open study door, I clearly heard his hushed voice.
04:44She signed.
04:46Yeah, didn't even hesitate.
04:47We'll file tomorrow.
04:50In a month we can...
04:52I told you Ellie was easy.
04:54She's still so gullible.
04:56After you're done with Lucia, make it up to Alana.
04:58Don't let her get too bent out of shape.
05:00Of course.
05:02She's my wife after all.
05:03A moment later, my own phone laid up with two messages.
05:08The first, from Marco.
05:10Long time no see when I get together.
05:12The second, from Leo.
05:14Ellie, how are you getting divorced again?
05:16Don't be sad.
05:17I always said that guy wasn't good enough for you.
05:20How about I buy you a drink?
05:21I used to think our friendship was the most important thing in the world.
05:26Marco asked me to marry him to secure his position as heir to the Falcone family.
05:31I did it.
05:32Leo asked me to marry him to get out of and arrange marriage.
05:35I did that too.
05:36And what did I get for it?
05:38I didn't reply.
05:39I just flipped my phone face down on the table.
05:41Back in the bedroom, I silently pulled the suitcase from the closet.
05:45After a year of marriage, I didn't have much.
05:48The clothes and jewelry Blair had given me, I left them all behind.
05:52Just as I was zipping up the suitcase, the doorbell rang.
05:55It was Lucia.
05:56I sat at the door and watched as she stumbled in, drunk, and threw herself into Blair's arms.
06:04Blair, I missed you so I came over.
06:07Blair instinctively glanced back at me, a flash of panic in his eyes.
06:13Lucia's drunk.
06:14She insisted on coming to see an old friend.
06:15We couldn't stop her.
06:16Alicia's still here.
06:17Have some respect.
06:18You think it's okay for a drunk woman to be hanging all over you?
06:21Blair immediately pushed Lucia away.
06:24You knew that?
06:25And you still brought her to my house?
06:27Who's the one with no respect?
06:30We're protecting Lucia's reputation.
06:33That's better than some guy who's getting cozy with another woman in front of his wife.
06:37Alright, alright.
06:38Let's not fight over something so small.
06:41Lucia's just had too much to drink.
06:43She doesn't mean any harm.
06:44Then he looked at me, his eyes searching my face.
06:48You don't mind do you Ileana?
06:51Of course not.
06:52I watched their perfectly rehearsed little play unfold.
06:56Leo, the righteous accuser.
06:58Marco, the peacemaker.
07:00Blair, the wronged husband defending his honor.
07:02If I hadn't heard them celebrating on the phone earlier, I might have actually believed they couldn't stand each other.
07:09I thought about our old friendship.
07:11Marco, Leo, and I, we grew up together.
07:15We were the three musketeers, closer than blood.
07:18My father was always busy with family business.
07:21And everyone else kept their distance because of the Moretti name.
07:26Only Marco was willing to teach me how to shoot, taking me to the range every weekend.
07:31Leo even took a bullet for me from a rival family.
07:34He still has the scar on his left shoulder.
07:37Back then, we were the only people in the world we could trust.
07:40But that all changed when Lucia showed up.
07:43She came to Chicago from Italy, all bold and fiery.
07:47She became the center of everyone's world, including Marco's and Leo's.
07:52They started revolving around her, forming a new circle.
07:55I was slowly pushed to the sidelines, only remembered when they needed the Moretti family to solve the problem.
08:01The cracks were always there. I just chose to ignore them.
08:05Only today was I willing to face the ugly truth.
08:08Lucia finally seemed to notice me, the lady of the house.
08:12Ileana? Long time no see.
08:15I've always felt so bad.
08:18I know you think I stole Marco and Leo from you, but I really didn't mean to.
08:23Marco's heart instantly melted.
08:25He gently steadied her, and the look he gave me was sharp with annoyance.
08:30What are you talking about? Nobody stole anybody.
08:33That's right, Lucia. Anything that can be stolen wasn't really mine to begin with.
08:37You all came at the perfect time tonight. There's something I want you all to see.
08:42I walked to the coffee table and picked up the signed divorce papers.
08:46I want to make this clear in front of everyone. These are my divorce papers with Blair. I've already signed.
08:52Blair looked panicked for a second, clearly not expecting me to announce it like this, but he recovered quickly.
08:57He took a step forward, his voice dripping with fake concern.
09:04Ileana, you don't have to do this.
09:06Well, if you're divorced, then I guess you'll be giving me my ring back.
09:09I froze, my eyes dropping to the diamond on my ring finger.
09:13What do you mean?
09:14My voice was dry. Lucia smiled smugly.
09:16Take the ring off and look at the inner bang. My name is still engraved on it.
09:20Slowly, I twisted off the ring that had once made my heart leap and turned it over.
09:26Among the delicate filigree, I saw our names, Blair and Eliana.
09:31But in a tiny, almost hidden spot was a line in Italian.
09:35Per Sempre, Mia Lucia.
09:37In that moment, the world started to spin.
09:40I looked at Blair, desperate for him to explain, to deny it, to tell me it was all a mistake.
09:46But he wouldn't meet my eyes.
09:48He just stood there, silent.
09:50I remembered the day he proposed.
09:52He was on one knee, looking at me with so much love.
09:56I had this ring custom made just for you.
09:58It's one of a kind in the world just like you are in my heart.
10:00I cried, thinking I was the luckiest woman alive.
10:04It turned out, the ring was never meant for me.
10:07It belonged to Lucia.
10:08It had her name on it.
10:09It was a promise of his love for her.
10:11And me, I was just the placeholder.
10:14I looked down at the divorce papers, and suddenly, I smiled.
10:18Right then, I was so glad I had signed them.
10:21I said, placing the ring on the coffee table.
10:24If it has your name on it, then it's yours.
10:30Lucia's eyes lit up.
10:31She snatched the ring, slid it onto her own finger, and admired it.
10:36Thank you, Eliana.
10:38It really does suit me.
10:39Eliana, let me explain.
10:41Leia finally said, stepping forward to grab my hand.
10:45But, I had already turned and was walking toward the stairs.
10:50Don't bother.
10:51Since we're divorced, I shouldn't be living here anymore.
10:54My office, 9am tomorrow, will finish the paperwork.
10:57I dragged my suitcase out the door, with Blair calling my name behind me.
11:02Full of panic, I didn't stop.
11:04From behind me, I heard Marco's low chuckle.
11:07Nice one, Blair.
11:08She folded even caster than when Leo and I got her to sign our marriage contracts.
11:12Lucia can't wait much longer.
11:14Let's head out tomorrow.
11:16Once the car was moving, my phone buzzed.
11:19A text from Blair.
11:20Eliana, I will explain about the ring.
11:22Find a place to stay for now, and I'll come get you in a few days.
11:26Be good.
11:26Don't overthink things.
11:27I looked at the message, a sneer playing on my lips.
11:31He still thinks I'm coming back.
11:32I gave my dad a call.
11:34Father, I'm divorced.
11:36That arranged marriage you mentioned, is the offer still on the table?
11:39Of course, my dear daughter.
11:41I'm glad you finally made a wise decision.
11:44A year ago, after my second divorce, my father had suggested an arranged marriage to a man from a powerful
11:51allied family.
11:52But I was lost in my fantasy of falling in love with Blair and refused how stupid I had been.
11:59Half an hour later, I got a new friend request on my phone.
12:02The message read,
12:03Time to meet your fiancee.
12:06The next morning, at 9, I arrived at my downtown office with the Moretti family's private lawyer.
12:12Blair was already there, looking exhausted and anxious.
12:15He clearly hadn't slept.
12:17Eliana, about the ring, I have to explain.
12:20The jeweler messed up the engraving.
12:21I was going to get it replaced, but there wasn't time.
12:23And I didn't want to upset you over something so small.
12:26I figured I'd quietly get you a new one after the wedding.
12:29Eliana, I know this hurt you.
12:30But you have to believe me.
12:31What I feel for you is real.
12:33After this month, after I handle things with Lucia, we'll get remarried.
12:37I promise I'll make it up to you with the most beautiful wedding ring in the world.
12:41One month, he meant that after he finished his romantic getaway with Lucia,
12:46he expected him to remarry me like nothing happened.
12:49I understand.
12:50I was done listening to his shameless excuses.
12:52I turned to my lawyer.
12:54Let's just get this done.
12:56Blair looked stunned, probably not expecting me to be so cooperative.
12:59The whole process was quicker than I thought.
13:03Signatures, witnesses, a legally binding contract.
13:06In less than half an hour, our marriage was officially over.
13:10The moment we stepped out of the office, Blair's phone rang.
13:14He glanced at the caller ID, and his whole face softened.
13:18He answered, his voice gentle.
13:21Lucia, okay, I'm on my way.
13:25Don't worry, I'll take care of you.
13:28Wait for me, I'll be right there.
13:30He hung up and turned to me, the tenderness from the call still lingering in his eyes.
13:36He tried to look conflicted.
13:38Ileana, Lucia isn't feeling well.
13:40I have to go check on her.
13:42Wait here for me, and I'll be back to take you wherever you're staying.
13:45Then he rushed off, without a second glance.
13:48I stood in the lobby, watching his hurry retreat, a wave of sadness and relief washing over me.
13:54That was the man I once loved so deeply.
13:57Not one minute after our divorce was final, he was already running to another woman.
14:03I turned and walked toward a conference room at the other end of the hall.
14:08My new fiancé was waiting.
14:10Meanwhile, after waiting by the building's entrance for nearly 10 minutes and seeing no sign of Ileana,
14:15Blair decided to go back up to remind her about the plan.
14:18Just as he reached the entrance, he slammed right into a man walking out.
14:24Papers scattered across the mobile floor.
14:26Blair's divorce decree mixed with the other man's documents.
14:30A gust of wind from the revolving door flipped open the cover of one file.
14:35It was a marriage contract.
14:37As Blair bent down to grab his papers, he caught a glimpse of the photo on that contract.
14:42He froze.
14:43He only saw a small part of it, but that profile, the side of that face.
14:47The man sat politely, quickly gathering his files.
14:51Excuse me.
14:52Blair looked up, trying to get a clear look at the man's face.
14:55But he had already put on a pair of sunglasses, revealing only a sharp jawline and thin lips.
15:00There was an aristocratic air about him that felt strangely familiar to Blair.
15:06It's fine.
15:07Blair replied that his eyes were glued to the marriage contract in the man's hands.
15:11The man finished collecting his things and headed for the exit.
15:15Blair stood there.
15:16A ridiculous thought, growing stronger in his mind.
15:19Who signs a marriage contract on April 5th, and the photo on that contract?
15:25Even though he only saw a corner of it, why did it look so familiar?
15:29He felt like he'd seen this man somewhere before.
15:32That calm, commanding presence.
15:34That natural air of old, wild power.
15:37Hey, wait!
15:38Just as Blair called out to the man, his phone rang.
15:41It was Leo.
15:42He hesitated, then picked up.
15:44Blair, where the hell are you?
15:45We're all waiting.
15:46When Blair looked up again, the man was gone.
15:48A black rose rose peeled around the corner.
15:51Shit.
15:51A second later, a text from Mako came through with coordinates.
15:56Get a move on.
15:57We need to be on the private island in the Bahamas before sunset.
16:00Lucia's waiting.
16:02Blair stared at the screen, and a memory hit him.
16:04A promise he'd buried for years.
16:07It was Lucia's dream back when they graduated high school.
16:10She wanted to take everyone to that secret private island and party for three days straight,
16:15watch the most beautiful sunset, and drink the strongest shit they could find.
16:19Security on the island was tight.
16:21He was the only one with an invite.
16:24This was something only he could do for her.
16:26He glanced back at the building, wondering if he should go up and give Ileana a heads up.
16:32But time was short.
16:33It was just for a month.
16:34When he got back, everything would go back to normal.
16:37Blair shook his head, pushing the thought of the mysterious man out of his mind,
16:43and drove to the private airfield.
16:45When he got there, everyone was already waiting.
16:48Lucia was in a red dress, the sea breeze blowing through her long hair.
16:53The diamond necklace around her neck glittered in the setting sun.
16:57He had bought her that necklace for her 17th birthday.
17:00With six months of his allowance, she was still wearing it.
17:04Blair stood at the bottom of the jet stairs, looking at her.
17:07And it was like they were kids again, ten years ago.
17:10Back then, Lucia had just moved to Chicago from Italy, wearing the same kind of red dress.
17:15Looking at them with a shy but hopeful expression.
17:18As he was lost in the memory, a pain of gout hit him.
17:22He hadn't given Ileana many gifts.
17:25The Moratti family had everything.
17:26She didn't need luxury.
17:28He'd only given her a simple diamond bracelet for her birthday.
17:31But she'd worn it every single day, like a treasure.
17:34He suddenly remembered signing the divorce papers today.
17:37Ileana's wrist had been bare.
17:39The bracelet was gone.
17:41The realization made his stomach drop.
17:43Why wasn't she wearing it?
17:45Was she angry?
17:46Or, Lucia ran over and hooked her arm through his.
17:50Blair, what are you thinking about?
17:53We've been waiting forever.
17:55You're late, so you have to take three shots as punishment.
17:58The warmth of her arm and the sparkle in her eyes, as she looked up at him, threw him back
18:03to their teenage years.
18:05Alright, I'll take my punishment.
18:08The guys saw the vibe and started whooping and hollering, and no one blamed on their eyes.
18:13Blair still got it bad for Lucia!
18:16What, you jealous?
18:17By the time they reached the island villa, the sky was dark.
18:21On the terrace, a party was in full swing.
18:24A gentle sea breeze blew, as stars glittered overhead, and glasses clinked.
18:29Just as Blair was about to hand Lucia a glass of champagne, Marco intercepted, swapping the flute in her hand
18:36for a glass of juice.
18:38Marco said, his eyes full of concern.
18:41You're sick.
18:43No booze.
18:44Lucia took the juice, blinked her wide, innocent eyes, and asked.
18:49The air froze.
18:50Everyone stared.
18:51Sick.
18:52What are you talking about?
18:53Blair's champagne glass hung in mid-air, his eyes locked on Lucia.
18:59In the stunnedness silence, Lucia suddenly burst out laughing, covering her mouth, her eyes dancing with mischief.
19:06April Fools!
19:08April Fools!
19:09Raising her juice glass, almost doubled over with laughter.
19:12I'm not dying!
19:14I just needed an excuse to get everyone together for a wild party!
19:21Blair froze solid.
19:22The sound of waves crashing against the rocks seemed suddenly louder.
19:27The distant cries of seabirds mocking his stupidity.
19:31Lucia wasn't sick.
19:32This was all a joke.
19:33He thought about how he divorced Eliana for this joke.
19:37He thought about Eliana's unnervingly calm expression as she signed the papers about the missing diamond bracelet on her wrist.
19:45A hot flash of anger shot through him.
19:48His voice was rough.
19:51What did you say?
19:53Seeing his face, Lucia's smile faltered, but she was still defiant.
19:58Oh, don't be so serious!
19:59It's not like you lost anything!
20:00You get to hang out with me on this beautiful island!
20:03Lucia, even for an April Fools joke, that was a little much.
20:09Yeah, we were all really worried.
20:13Blair just stood there, the champagne foot trembling in his hand.
20:19Seeing his dark expression, Lucia immediately put on her best, innocent, hurt look.
20:26She walked up to him, tugging lightly on his sleeve, her eyes welling up.
20:31Blair, are you mad at me? I just...
20:34I just missed the days when we were all together.
20:37Her eyes were red, as if she was about to cry.
20:40I know you have your own life now, you have a wife, but our friendship...
20:47All the good times we had...
20:49That was all real, wasn't it?
20:51That fragile, helpless look hit Blair right in his weak spot.
20:56He remembered the 17-year-old Lucia, the first time she'd cried and asked him for help, and the fierce,
21:04protective urge he'd felt.
21:07That feeling had never completely disappeared.
21:11The others started chiming in.
21:13Some cousin from a pissing family snickered.
21:17Someone we know could never stay mad at her.
21:20Yeah.
21:21Damn right!
21:23Back in school, anyone who messed with Lucia had to answer to Blair.
21:27He would've put a guy in the ground for her!
21:31Everyone laughed, and the tension started to fade.
21:35Blair looked at Lucia at the verge of tears, and finally caved.
21:40I'm not angry, just surprised.
21:44Lucia's face broke into a smile.
21:46She pushed a drink into his hand.
21:48Her cheeks flushed as she looked up at him.
21:52Thank you for coming out with me.
21:54For remembering my dream.
21:56Her voice was soft, calming his frayed nerves.
21:59Blair raised a glass, looking at the radiant woman in front of him.
22:03And the anger and suspicion began to melt away.
22:07Screw it, he thought.
22:09Let's just call it a perfect send-off to their younger days.
22:14The party ignited again.
22:16Laughter and clinging glasses filling the air.
22:19As the knife hit its peak.
22:22Hey, Blair's divorced, and Lucia's single!
22:26It's perfect!
22:31Everyone knew you two were crazy about each other back in the day!
22:36Now's your chance!
22:38Let's get up! Let's get up! Let's get up! Let's get up!
22:42Yeah! Blair even divorced the Moretti princess for Lucia!
22:46It's on you now, Lucia!
22:48The crowd went wild, cheering and whistling, the sound echoing across the island.
22:54Lucia's face turned beet red, and she shyly looked down,
22:58but the slight curve of her lips showed she didn't mind one bit.
23:01Blair stood frozen, the deafening chance ringing in his ears.
23:06But his mind flashed back to Eliana's eyes, in the office that day, so calm, so final.
23:14He'd thought she was calm, because she knew the divorce was fake.
23:18Now, he wasn't so sure.
23:20The look in her eyes? It was like she was looking at a stranger.
23:24Not the husband she loved.
23:27Lucia whined, a hint of complaint in her tone.
23:30Blair?
23:32You're not gonna join in there teasing, are you?
23:36Blair snapped back to reality.
23:38He looked at the girl, who had been his first love, opened his mouth to say something, but the words
23:45got stuck.
23:46He couldn't figure it out.
23:49Wasn't this exactly what he wanted?
23:51This escape.
23:53This freedom.
23:54So, why did he feel so damn empty?
23:56The party ended in a blur.
23:58Blair was blackout drunk.
24:00He vaguely remembered someone helping him upstairs, unbuttoning his shirt.
24:04Soft fingers traced his neck.
24:06He tried to push them away, but he had no strength.
24:08He mumbled in the haze between sleep and waking.
24:11Eliana.
24:14Blair, I'm here.
24:16I've always been here.
24:18He woke up the next morning, to sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
24:24His head was pounding.
24:25The hangover made his thoughts feel like sludge.
24:29He slowly opened his eyes, and saw a spill of black hair on the pillow, next to him.
24:33Not Eliana's wavy, chestnut hair.
24:36This was straight and jet black.
24:38He shot up, suddenly half sober.
24:40It was Lucia.
24:41The sheet had stepped down to her waist.
24:43Her shoulders were bare.
24:45Fragments of the night before flashed in his mind.
24:47Lucia crying, saying she was scared of being alone.
24:50That she'd always loved him.
24:52She kissed him.
24:53And then...
24:53God...
24:55Blair cursed, rubbing his temples hard.
24:58He instinctively grabbed his phone.
25:00No messages from Eliana.
25:02That wasn't right.
25:03Usually, if he was gone for half a day on business, she'd text him, asking what he was doing, what
25:09he'd eaten, if he missed her.
25:11Sometimes a dozen messages a day, just all that little stuff.
25:15He used to find it a little annoying.
25:17Now, the silence was unnerving.
25:19Why hadn't she sent a single text this time?
25:22Did she really not care about the divorce?
25:24To a stand, Lucia stirred beside him.
25:27She slowly opened her eyes, and a satisfied smile spread across her face, when she saw him sitting there.
25:33Good morning, Blair.
25:36Lucia, I'm sorry.
25:37I was drunk last night.
25:38We shouldn't have...
25:40What the hell is that supposed to mean?
25:42I mean...
25:44Last night was a mistake.
25:45We were both drunk.
25:46A mistake?
25:47You're trying to brush me off with that?
25:49She tried to get out of bed, but her legs gave out, and she nearly fell.
25:53Blair instinctively caught her, then immediately let go, as if he had been burned.
25:57That small action was the final straw.
25:59Blair Russo, how long are you gonna keep up this act?
26:02The devoted husband act?
26:04Did you forget?
26:05It was Alana's old man who put a gun to your family's head to make you marry her.
26:09No, that's not how it was.
26:11I was the one who went after Alana.
26:13You don't even love her!
26:14She didn't believe in love.
26:16Was only willing to do a contract marriage for a friend's sake.
26:19I was the one who pursued her.
26:21Who convinced her to give me her heart.
26:23You're lying!
26:25You told me I was the one you loved!
26:28You wrote me a love letter, didn't you?
26:30His words stabbed Lucia like a knife.
26:32Her face went pale, her eyes filling with tears.
26:35Blair stood rooted to the spot, his palms slick with cold sweat.
26:39A love letter.
26:40He had never written her a love letter.
26:42The only one he had ever written was for Alana, but he never gave it to her.
26:46He had no idea how it ended up in Lucia's hands, but he couldn't say that.
26:51Not now.
26:52Lucia, listen to me.
26:53I don't want to hear your excuses!
26:55You're divorced now, why can't you be with me?
26:59Do all those years mean nothing?
27:01She started sobbing, hysterically, her whole body shaking.
27:05Suddenly, she runs for the vanity and grabbed the fruit knife.
27:10Lucia, what are you doing?
27:12She didn't answer.
27:14She pressed the blade to her own throat.
27:16The sharp edge left a thin red line on her pale skin.
27:19If you don't do what I say, I'll kill myself!
27:21Alright, alright, just calm down, okay?
27:23If you leave me, I'll die right here!
27:25Okay, okay, I won't leave.
27:27I'll stay, I'll stay with you.
27:29Just put the knife down.
27:30Hearing that, the crazed look in her eyes slowly faded.
27:34She lowered the knife, then collapsed into his arms, crying like a child.
27:39I know I'm terrible, I'm selfish, but I really do love you.
27:42Just stay with me for a while.
27:44Just until you figure out what you really want.
27:46Please?
27:47Okay, I'll stay.
27:49Lucia's tears turned to a smile.
27:51She immediately grabbed his phone.
27:52Before Blair could react, she had his contacts open and was deleting a name.
27:58What are you doing?
27:59Deleting everything, Aliana.
28:01This way you can be with me in peace.
28:03No distractions.
28:04Blair watched as Aileen's phone number, her private messages, her email address, all of it disappeared one by one.
28:11A strange panic seized him that he'd already given his word.
28:14He could only watch as her name was erased from his life.
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