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00:05I sold my mom to the old farmer next door.
00:07My dad said that before he left for the army.
00:10The old farmer had a bad leg, but he was a savage man.
00:14People said he even killed his first wife.
00:16He was strong enough to knock out a bull with one punch.
00:20For my mom, marrying him was a death sentence.
00:23Three years later, the news came that my dad was dead.
00:26Right away, my grandma sold my mom to the monster for $2,000.
00:31The day we heard the news of dad's death, it was December, right after a blizzard.
00:36My mom was feeding the cattle barefoot.
00:39Grandmother never allowed her to wear shoes.
00:41She said a bitch like her didn't deserve them.
00:44I often went to the woods to gather branches for warmth,
00:47but my uncle would always snatch them away for his fireplace.
00:51No matter how we begged, it was useless.
00:53Grandmother would beat us and curse us for days.
00:57I felt sorry for mom and tried to help her feed the cows.
01:00Baby, go play over there.
01:02The sun is out. It's warmer there.
01:04My shoes were torn and falling apart.
01:07The sun was our only source of heat.
01:09After feeding the cows, we went back to the cabin.
01:12Grandmother was already waiting, fuming with rage.
01:15What took you so long?
01:17Were you out looking for other men again?
01:19She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.
01:22The army sent word. Jason is dead.
01:25Ever since he married you, my son was cursed by your bad luck.
01:29She didn't look sad about her son's death at all.
01:31There had to be a secret behind this.
01:33Now that he's gone, get out of this house.
01:36Don't stay here and ruin the Hudson family name.
01:39She looked at us with disgust and kept grumbling.
01:42Luckily, my son sold you to Rick before he left.
01:45Otherwise, we would have lost so much money feeding you two.
01:49My mom didn't fight back.
01:51She just picked up her coat and held my hand tight.
01:54Mom, at least let me take the child with me.
01:57Grandmother looked me up and down.
01:59She had a wicked look in her eyes.
02:01That depends on if that old farmer pays more.
02:06A girl her age could fetch $2,000 at the town.
02:12She's worth much more than you.
02:14My mom gripped my hand even harder.
02:17We both knew the truth.
02:19As soon as she marries Rick, grandmother will sell me away.
02:22It was the day we were driven to Rick's ranch.
02:25The legendary monster was there, chopping wood.
02:28Each swing of his axe was terrifying.
02:31One of his legs was broken and propped on a wooden stool.
02:34He looked strange and menacing.
02:36A huge scar ran from his left eye down to his mouth.
02:39It looked like his face was split in two.
02:42I hid behind my mom, trembling.
02:44Rick looked at us coldly.
02:46You're forcing this woman on me for $500?
02:49Now you want $2,000 more?
02:51He clearly didn't want my mom.
02:53And he definitely didn't want a burden like me.
02:56My son Jason saved your life in that blizzard.
02:58Now that he's gone, you should be grateful to take her.
03:01This girl will be your daughter.
03:03It's a blessing.
03:04$2,000 is a bargain for you.
03:06$2,000 was a lot of money.
03:08It could buy so many seeds.
03:10I knew I wasn't worth that much.
03:12Rick glanced at grandmother but said nothing.
03:15People said he was a man of few words.
03:17But one look from him could scare anyone to death.
03:20Grandmother shoved my mom forward.
03:22My mom's thin body almost hit the ground.
03:25She pulled me along and knelt down instantly.
03:27Rick, my child eats very little.
03:29She can feed the cows and collect firewood.
03:32Please, give us a way to live.
03:35His eyes were sharp, judging me.
03:37Call him dad.
03:39I looked at Rick and that terrifying scar.
03:43Dad.
03:44Rick froze.
03:45His scar looked even more twisted.
03:47Grandmother kicked me hard in the back.
03:49Your father just died and you're already calling him dad.
03:53Dad, just like your mother, a traitor to the family.
03:56She kept kicking me over and over.
03:58I lay on the ground, motionless.
04:01I didn't fight back or scream.
04:03I knew if she had her fun, she would eventually stop.
04:06Mom crawled over to save me.
04:08But grandmother slapped her across the face.
04:10This was life in the Hudson house.
04:13Mom couldn't save me.
04:14And she couldn't save herself.
04:16Suddenly, Rick threw a roll of cash at grandmother's feet.
04:20And enough!
04:22This girl belongs to my family now.
04:24Grandmother took the money and tried to leave.
04:26But Rick stopped her.
04:27He demanded she sign the guardianship transfer agreement.
04:30Grandmother refused.
04:32Rick snatched the money back instantly.
04:34No signature, no money.
04:36In the end, she gave in for the cash.
04:38Mom and I officially became part of Rick's family.
04:42Mom folded our two ragged coats by the cow shed.
04:44She started working right away.
04:46She wanted to be useful.
04:48She thought hard work would keep us from being beaten.
04:51Rick's cabin was simple.
04:53Three rooms and a living area.
04:55Only one bedroom had a bed.
04:57The other rooms were empty.
04:59Mom took me to the cow shed.
05:00It was kept very clean.
05:02Mom found some wooden boards to make me a bed.
05:04I will sleep here tonight.
05:06Don't be afraid, baby.
05:08I spread hay over the boards.
05:11I'm not scared, Mom.
05:13It was the same back at the Hudson Ranch.
05:15When Dad was home, he said I was in the way.
05:18He always kicked me out to the cow shed.
05:20The Hudson's shed was much filthier.
05:22There were rats and snakes everywhere.
05:24Freezing in winter and boiling in summer.
05:27I survived all those years.
05:29Mom hugged me tightly.
05:33It's my fault I couldn't keep your father's heart.
05:36Dad was always hurtful to Mom.
05:38I knew there was a secret behind all this.
05:41Mom, why did Dad want you to marry Rick?
05:43Before, Dad never let her leave the ranch.
05:46He never let her look at anyone and lie.
05:48Grandmother always cursed her for flirting with outsiders.
05:51Why the sudden rush to marry her off?
05:54Mom's bitter laugh was muffled in her chest.
05:57Her voice was barely a whisper.
05:59Because only Rick had this much money and...
06:02She didn't finish the sentence, but I knew.
06:06Dad sent Mom here to die.
06:08Dad decided to sell Mom for money before he even left.
06:11He wasn't coming back, and he didn't want Mom to survive.
06:14He wanted to cut off her every means of escape.
06:16Even as a child, I could see their plot.
06:19It was so obvious that all the neighbors were talking about it.
06:22A moment later, Rick came back.
06:24He ignored us.
06:25He carried a pile of wooden boards into the house.
06:27The sound of his heavy hammering echoed, hitting our hearts.
06:31Mom stood outside, hesitant.
06:33She wanted to ask where the flour and beef were so she could cook, but she didn't dare.
06:37After a while, Rick came out.
06:39He saw us standing there like statues and frowned.
06:41Something wrong?
06:43His voice was gruff.
06:44I wanted to shrink back, but it was just me and Mom.
06:47If I backed down, she would be all alone.
06:50I stood my ground and held her hand tight.
06:53Rick noticed my move, and his brow twitched.
06:55Mom asked hesitantly,
06:57I wanted to ask about dinner.
07:00Please give me the ingredients so I can cook.
07:05Rick frowned again, looking at us with confusion.
07:08He pointed toward the kitchen.
07:10In there.
07:11And the key?
07:15Rick's frown deepened.
07:16He walked over and kicked the door open.
07:18Then he looked back at us.
07:19I felt like he was asking if we were stupid.
07:21There was no lock, so why would there be a key?
07:24But things were different at the Hudson Ranch.
07:26The Hudson kitchen was always locked.
07:28Even the flour, beef, and butter were kept in locked cabinets.
07:31Mom cooked every meal, but Grandmother decided every gram of food.
07:35She would put the exact amount on the counter and watch Mom cook.
07:39If a single grain of flour was dropped, she would scream for hours.
07:42She called Mom a money waster and called us starving ghosts.
07:45All you do is eat!
07:48You're useless!
07:49She was afraid we would steal food.
07:51Mom led me into the kitchen.
07:53Seeing the flour, beef, and butter sitting there made her hesitate.
07:56She looked at Rick, but he had already gone back outside.
07:59Mom didn't dare touch the food.
08:01She was afraid that if she messed up, Rick would beat her.
08:03Just like Grandmother did.
08:04She was afraid of being accused of stealing.
08:07Mom made dinner with trembling hands.
08:08She put the food on the table, but we stood in the yard, not daring to move.
08:14Rick came back carrying two large wooden crates.
08:17He put them into the empty, unused room.
08:20He saw the food, and then saw us standing outside.
08:23His frown deepened.
08:25He sat down at the table and called us inside in a gravelly voice.
08:29While he ate, he grunted,
08:30Not enough. Make more tomorrow.
08:32He ate quickly, finishing half and leaving the rest for us.
08:35Then he stood there, chopping wood while watching us eat.
08:39We didn't dare to eat much, but I soon noticed something strange.
08:43When I took big bites, he focused on his work.
08:46The moment I put down my fork, he would stare at me and frown.
08:50Did he want us to eat more?
08:51We finished the meal in fear, waiting for the beatings to start.
08:55But Rick didn't yell or hit us.
08:58He just put away his axe and spoke.
09:02Wash up and go to sleep. It's been a long day.
09:05After Rick finished, Mom took me to wash up.
09:08We hadn't used hot water in three years.
09:10She kept muttering as she washed, her face full of nerves.
09:14I must get clean, then he won't hate me.
09:17The hot water hit my back, and I felt warm instantly.
09:21I never knew a bath could feel this good.
09:23At the Hudson Ranch, this was a heaven I couldn't even imagine.
09:26After the bath, I headed to the cow shed to sleep.
09:29Mom pulled me aside.
09:31Cover your ears.
09:32No matter what you hear, don't come out.
09:34Just pretend you're asleep.
09:36Okay?
09:38I nodded hard.
09:39I understood.
09:40Back then, Dad would come home drunk and beat me in the shed.
09:43He called me a waste of money and a curse.
09:46He blamed me for his gambling losses.
09:48One time, he almost killed me.
09:50Mom had to grab an axe to fight him off just to save me.
09:53Now, looking at Rick, he was much stronger than Dad.
09:55He could probably kill me with one kick, but he wasn't drunk, and he wasn't angry.
10:00He picked me up like a little chick and carried me into the empty room.
10:03Mom was already waiting there.
10:05The room wasn't empty anymore.
10:06There was a wide wooden bed inside.
10:09It was piled with old but clean quilts and two sets of warm clothes.
10:13Rick set me down and turned to leave.
10:15He went back to his own room and closed the door.
10:18Soon, I heard him snoring.
10:19I never thought I'd get to sleep inside a house again.
10:22That night, we slept restlessly, but it was so warm.
10:26I curled up in my quilt and whispered,
10:28Mom, it's so warm.
10:30I had never felt this warm in winter before.
10:33My stomach was full, and my heart felt safe.
10:36For the first time, I felt like I was actually alive.
10:39Mom stroked my hair.
10:40Baby, you called him Dad today.
10:44Call him that tomorrow and every day after.
10:47I nodded.
10:48Okay.
10:49Rick was already much better to me than my real father.
10:52After that, Mom slowly started making more food.
10:55She was careful, adding just a little more each time.
10:58It took days for her to figure out Rick's temper and appetite.
11:01He ate a lot, as much as Mom and me combined.
11:04But he never told us we couldn't eat.
11:06In fact, if we ate too little, he would frown.
11:09He went hunting in the mountains around the ranch.
11:11He sold the big one in town.
11:12But sometimes he brought back rabbits or pheasants for Mom to stew.
11:16He only ate half and left the rest for us.
11:18In my whole life, I had only tasted meat three times.
11:21This was the fourth.
11:22The meat tasted so good.
11:24No wonder Grandmother and my uncle loved it so much.
11:27Mom saw how happy I was and gave me extra.
11:29I ate so much that I didn't notice the pain until midnight.
11:32I was rolling on the bed in agony.
11:34Mom rubbed my stomach, but nothing worked.
11:37She gave me hot water, but I threw it up instantly.
11:39I felt like I was dying.
11:41Rick burst into the room.
11:43He wrapped me in a quilt and hoisted me onto his shoulder.
11:46He started running.
11:47Mom stumbled along behind him, too scared to say a word.
11:51He ran all the way to the town doctor's house.
11:53He took the door open.
11:54The doctor's family was terrified.
11:57They started to complain, but one look at Rick's face silenced them.
12:00The doctor checked me with a stethoscope.
12:02He asked what I had eaten.
12:04It's indigestion.
12:05She ate too much.
12:06She's been malnourished for years.
12:09Her body can't handle this much meat all at once.
12:12I'll give her something to throw it up.
12:14He poured something into my mouth.
12:15I vomited everything out.
12:17The room smelled awful.
12:19The doctor's wife grumbled in the corner.
12:21Clearly, she's never had anything good in her life.
12:23She doesn't have the luck to enjoy good food.
12:26Rick looked up and gave her a death stare.
12:28She scurried back into her room, terrified.
12:31I felt so ashamed.
12:32I got sick just from eating meat.
12:34Maybe grandmother was right.
12:36Maybe I was just a starving ghost who didn't deserve anything.
12:40Rick carried me back home.
12:41On the way, he asked in a low voice.
12:44Have you never had meat before?
12:46I thought he was judging me.
12:47This was only my fourth time before I only ever had a bite.
12:52At the Hudson's, they wouldn't even give us the leftover broth.
12:55I truly had never had anything good.
12:57He gave a low grunt.
12:59You'll get used to it if you eat it more often.
13:02I was sick and could only eat rice porridge for a few days.
13:06Rick bought some supplements from town.
13:08Those were expensive things I had never seen before.
13:11I ate rice porridge with nutrient powder every meal.
13:15It was even better than what my mom ate when I was born.
13:18Rick watched me eat every day.
13:20Once my face looked healthy again, he stopped worrying.
13:23He went to fix the doctor's fence.
13:25Then he dragged the doctor back to check my heartbeat.
13:28Only after the doctor said I was fine did he let him go.
13:30He said he was going deep into the mountains to hunt.
13:33He wanted to catch something big.
13:35He would be gone for days and asked mom to pack some food.
13:38Mom mixed butter and brown sugar into the dough.
13:41The flatbread smelled delicious as she baked it.
13:44She also gave him thick insoles and a winter hat she had made.
13:48Rick took the food and looked at the gifts.
13:51He looked at her and his eyes softened.
13:53Christmas is coming soon.
13:55I'll buy you gifts once I sell the big game.
13:58Think about what you want.
13:59Mom and I stood at the ranch gate to see him off.
14:02Watching his limping figure, I couldn't help but shout,
14:05Dad, come back soon!
14:07Rick's body stiffened for a second.
14:09He didn't look back, but he waved his hand.
14:11Go inside. It's cold out here.
14:14We waited for five days, but he didn't come back.
14:19That night, the weather turned even colder.
14:22On the fifth day, snow began to fall from the sky.
14:25Mom looked at the darkening sky, then at me.
14:28She pointed to the food in the kitchen.
14:31She told me to take care of myself and fix something to eat if I got hungry.
14:37I'm going to find him.
14:39I'll be back soon.
14:40She put on thick clothes, strapped a dagger to herself, and took a flashlight.
14:47I was too worried to stay, so I hid a small curved knife on myself.
14:51I followed closely behind her.
14:53Where you go, I go, Mom.
14:55We're going to bring Dad home.
14:56In my heart, Rick was my father.
14:59He was a thousand times better than my real father.
15:03Mom sighed.
15:04If something really happened to him, you wouldn't survive alone.
15:06Let's go. Together.
15:08We held hands and walked deep into the mountains.
15:11Before, we only gathered firewood at the edge of the woods.
15:15People said there were wolves, wild boars, and man-eating black bears deep inside.
15:21But, as long as I was with Mom, and thinking that Dad was waiting for us, I wasn't scared at
15:27all.
15:28Heavy snow fell from the sky.
15:30It was only afternoon, but it was already completely dark.
15:35The path through the woods was extremely hard to walk.
15:38I stepped deep and shallow, sometimes falling into deep holes made of fallen leaves.
15:44Mom pulled me out and used a stick to check the path ahead.
15:47Before long, heavy footsteps came from ahead.
15:52Mom pulled out her dagger, and I gripped my curved knife tightly.
15:56We stared ahead, terrified and alert.
16:00In that moment, I thought, even if I die, I want to die with Mom.
16:05The footsteps grew closer.
16:07A tall, limping figure appeared.
16:09He was dragging a huge black bear, walking with difficulty with every step.
16:15We both froze.
16:17I let go of Mom's hand and rushed over suddenly.
16:21I hugged his leg tightly and looked up at him.
16:23The black bear fell heavily to the ground.
16:26What are you doing here?
16:28He looked at us, completely shocked.
16:30He reached out to pick me up.
16:32But he was clearly exhausted, trying several times but failing.
16:36I held tightly to his thigh.
16:38Dad, we came to take you home.
16:40Mom rushed over as well.
16:42Yeah, Rick, you've been gone for five days, and it started snowing.
16:48She didn't dare say she was worried.
16:51Back then, when my biological father didn't come home for days, Mom went to look for him, too.
16:57I was afraid something happened to you.
16:59But my father just slapped her across the face.
17:02If something happened, what could happen to a man like me?
17:05It's because you curse me all day that I'm so unlucky.
17:08After that, Mom never dared to show her worry again.
17:12He wasn't a good husband, a good father, or even a good person.
17:17But Rick just looked at Mom and quirked his lips.
17:19He tried to smile, but maybe he hadn't smiled in years and forgot how.
17:24He gave us an explanation.
17:26This game was too big.
17:28That's why I'm late.
17:30He hoisted the black bear back up and told us to go home.
17:34Go back and start the fire.
17:36I'll be home soon.
17:38That bear was massive.
17:40He must have dragged it for so long that he was completely exhausted.
17:45Yet, he didn't demand our help.
17:47He wanted to carry the burden himself.
17:50Mom saw how tired he was and hesitated.
17:53She didn't want to disobey, but she desperately wanted to help.
17:58I ran forward and grabbed the bear's leg.
18:01Dad, we're going back with you.
18:03I didn't have much strength, and the bear's fur felt terrifying.
18:08It was so huge that it looked fierce even in death.
18:12Mom found her courage and ran over, too.
18:15We'll help you.
18:17It took all our strength to drag the black bear home.
18:21The snow on the ground was thick now.
18:23The ranch was pitch black, and the trail was empty.
18:26We finally made it back.
18:29The giant bear lay in the snow, looking even more fierce.
18:33But I wasn't afraid.
18:35I circled it a few times and ran back to Rick.
18:37I leaned against his leg and looked up.
18:41Dad, you're amazing.
18:42You actually killed a black bear.
18:45Rick was too tired to move, but he reached out.
18:48He gently patted my head.
18:51Yeah.
18:52His hand was large, rough, and heavy.
18:55But when he touched me, it was light and warm.
18:59Jason's hands were big, too, but they weren't rough.
19:02He rarely did any real work.
19:05Jason wasn't even that strong.
19:07When he got into trouble in town, he would just curl up and take the hits.
19:12But when he hit me and mom, he was very strong.
19:15His blows made my head ring every time.
19:18In this place, many men slap their wives and children.
19:22I used to think all fathers and husbands were like that.
19:25I didn't know someone could be different.
19:28The next morning, before dawn, Rick borrowed a tractor.
19:32He woke us up to go to town and sell the bear.
19:36He knew exactly where to go.
19:38He stopped at a grand luxury house.
19:41A butler came out and greeted him warmly.
19:44They hugged and talked like old friends.
19:47I realized then that Dad could be so full of life.
19:50He could actually talk this much.
19:53Mom and I stayed back, staring at the fancy gates.
19:57We didn't dare step forward.
19:59Dad pointed at us.
20:01The butler looked us over and pulled out a small coin purse.
20:05Here, child. Take this.
20:07I was too scared to take it, but he pressed it into my hand.
20:12Dad nodded, so I finally accepted it.
20:17There was a silver coin inside.
20:19I immediately put the coin in Dad's hand.
20:23Dad, this is for you.
20:26The butler froze for a second, then burst out laughing.
20:30Rick, you have a sweet daughter.
20:32You're a lucky man.
20:33He handed me a big apple.
20:36The coin is for your dad.
20:39But this is for you.
20:41Keep it for yourself.
20:43Merry Christmas to your family.
20:45The butler bought the bear and invited Dad for a drink.
20:48Won't you come in for a drink?
20:50Rick waved him off and refused.
20:52No, thank you.
20:53We need to buy things for Christmas.
20:56The black bear sold for a lot of money.
20:59Dad took us to the streets.
21:01First, he bought a lot of candy.
21:03He put them into three red socks.
21:06I took one out and put it in my mouth, carefully.
21:10I peeled another one for Mom.
21:13Mom didn't dare to eat and looked at Dad.
21:16She wanted to save it for me, but Dad stopped her.
21:20Too much sugar makes kids sick.
21:23We don't want to see the doctor again.
21:25Mom remembered my stomach ache and didn't give me more.
21:29So, Mom finally opened her mouth and ate the candy.
21:34Dad then took us to buy meat, flour, and butter.
21:38He even bought spices for cooking.
21:41Finally, we went to a clothing store for new coats.
21:45Mom waved her hands and said no.
21:48Our old coats are still good.
21:51I said no, too.
21:53The old quilts and coats Dad gave us were already warm and clean.
21:57That was good enough for me.
21:59I had never worn such nice clothes in my life.
22:03But Dad insisted on buying new ones.
22:08I bought old ones because I was broke.
22:10Now we have money.
22:12In the end, we bought fabric and cotton instead of finished coats.
22:17I can sew quickly.
22:19I can sew quickly.
22:19They'll be ready before Christmas.
22:20She still didn't want to spend too much.
22:23She picked out a plaid fabric for Dad and held it up to him.
22:28Rick, this pattern looks good on you.
22:30It was the first time they were so close.
22:33I think I saw Dad's face turn red.
22:38Dad lifted me up and set me on his shoulders.
22:41I could see so far away.
22:44I laughed out loud.
22:45It was my first time being up this high.
22:49Mom was worried and kept checking Dad's leg.
22:52She was afraid he would get too tired.
22:54After a while, Dad bought me some toys.
22:57He also bought hair clips and brooches for me and Mom.
23:01Brother, your wife and daughter are beautiful.
23:04These brooches from the city suit them perfectly.
23:07Both Dad and Mom blushed at the same time.
23:10On the way back, we sat on the tractor.
23:12I hugged my red socks tightly.
23:15This was the happiest day of my life.
23:17As we passed the Hudson Ranch, I saw Grandmother.
23:21She was feeding the cows in the yard.
23:23My uncle was lounging under the eaves in the sun.
23:26He still had no job and no wife.
23:29He just ate, drank, and wasted his life.
23:32After selling us to Rick, he had that money.
23:34Now he worked even less.
23:36He said he was preparing for a blind date.
23:38Grandmother always called us lazy.
23:40But I never dared to say that my uncle was the laziest one.
23:44I gripped my red socks and stared at them.
23:47Grandmother and my uncle noticed us.
23:49Their eyes widened in disbelief.
23:51Then, their faces turned into a hateful scowl.
23:54You two shrewd!
23:56Grandmother was cursing at us.
23:58Dad stopped the tractor.
24:00He threw a stone and hit my uncle right on the head.
24:03My uncle jumped up in pain.
24:06Who did that?
24:07Dad threw another stone into Grandmother's water basin.
24:11They are my wife and daughter now.
24:14If you insult them again, you're dealing with me.
24:17He looked terrifying.
24:19Even with a limp, he stood like a mountain.
24:22Grandmother and my uncle were bullies who feared the strong.
24:26They were furious but didn't dare say a word.
24:29Mom gripped my hand.
24:32Her eyes turned red.
24:33As we drove away, I looked back.
24:36I could still see their hateful glares.
24:39I suddenly felt brave.
24:41I waved my red socks and made a face at them.
24:45I had a real dad now.
24:47They could never bully us again.
24:49Back home, Mom started decorating the tree and making apple pie.
24:53Dad spent his time fixing everything in the house.
24:57He gathered wood and never stayed idle.
25:00He brought back more pheasants and rabbits.
25:03Eat more meat.
25:04Then your stomach won't hurt anymore.
25:06I wanted to follow him into the mountains, but he refused.
25:10Kids stay home and play.
25:12I tried to help Mom, but she sent me away too.
25:16Your dad wants you to play.
25:18Go on, you haven't had a chance to be a kid yet.
25:21At the Hudson Ranch, I never had time to play.
25:24Now that I could, I didn't know how.
25:27I walked along the path with some candy.
25:30I saved them carefully, not wanting to eat them.
25:33But then, I ran into some mean kids from a nearby farm.
25:37They swarmed me and grabbed my candy.
25:40You're a brat born from that limp farmer.
25:42Your grandmother said so.
25:44It must be true.
25:45A bitch and her brat.
25:46No wonder her husband just died and she remarried already.
25:50I fought back with all my might.
25:52That's not true!
25:53Grandmother kicked us out!
25:55My mom isn't a bitch and I'm not a brat!
25:59But I was too small.
26:01I couldn't beat them.
26:03My clothes were torn.
26:05My candy was gone.
26:07Even my new hair clip was missing.
26:09They laughed and ran off with my sweets.
26:12I sat in the mud and cried.
26:15Grandmother and my uncle stood nearby,
26:18watching with wicked smiles.
26:20You deserve this!
26:22We should have sold them to the town tavern back then!
26:25I screamed at them.
26:26I am not a brat!
26:28You are the bad people!
26:30You are evil!
26:32I was so small back then.
26:34My mom had already had a child.
26:36The tavern would never pay that much for us.
26:38They thought I was too young to understand.
26:40But I had overheard their conversation.
26:43They were the truly wicked ones.
26:44They wanted to leave us at the ranch.
26:47They wanted to watch Rick beat us to death.
26:49But they never expected this.
26:52Dad never hit us.
26:54He never tortured us, even for a second.
26:57He treated us so well.
26:59They couldn't stand it.
27:01So they spread rumors behind our backs.
27:03They framed us everywhere.
27:04Clearly, they are the real monsters.
27:08I lost the hair clip and candy Dad bought me.
27:11I was too ashamed to go home.
27:13I lingered near the gate, hesitating.
27:15Dad came down from the mountain.
27:17He saw me covered in mud and blood.
27:19He dropped his pheasants in shock.
27:22I had never seen him so angry.
27:24Who did this?
27:25I trembled in fear.
27:27I'm sorry.
27:28I'm so sorry.
27:30He panicked, trying to wipe the mud off my face.
27:33Tell Dad.
27:35Who hit you?
27:36His hands were rough, but they calmed my racing heart.
27:40I stuttered through the whole story.
27:42The more I spoke, the darker his face became.
27:46He took me back and left me with Mom.
27:48Then he grabbed his axe to head out.
27:51Rick.
27:52Mom pulled him back and shook her head.
27:55Dad thought for a moment.
27:56He dropped the axe and grabbed a wooden club instead.
28:01That day, the parents of those bullies all got a beating.
28:04If you can't teach your kids, I won't hit them.
28:06I'll hit you instead.
28:09Those grown men were chased like rabbits.
28:14By a man with a limp.
28:17Dad moved slowly but steadily.
28:20He caught up to them and struck them down.
28:22The men wailed in pain.
28:25Everyone in the ranch came out to watch.
28:28Then Dad went to the Hudson ranch.
28:30He gave my uncle a brutal beating.
28:33My uncle screamed and begged for mercy.
28:36He promised he would never do it again.
28:38I won't do it again.
28:39I promise.
28:40Dad turned to the crowd of onlookers.
28:42If you have something to say, say it to my face.
28:44No one dared to speak.
28:46They all waved their hands and shook their heads.
28:48We all know what the Hudsons are like.
28:50Just go live your life.
28:51Look at how happy your family is now.
28:54Dad dropped the club.
28:55He patted my head and led me home.
29:01Have you lived this long without a name?
29:04I shook my head.
29:06Grandmother called me a brat.
29:08Mom only called me baby.
29:10Dad pulled me close and looked at the stars.
29:13From now on, your name is Stella.
29:16Shine like a star and have a bright future ahead.
29:21For the first time, I had a real name.
29:24Stella Cooper, I have my own name now.
29:27I smiled at Mom.
29:28Dad smiled too and patted my head.
29:32I finally have a daughter of my own.
29:35That night, Mom talked to me.
29:37Stella, you're a big girl now.
29:41Starting tomorrow, you sleep on your own, okay?
29:44If I sleep alone, where will Mom sleep?
29:47I thought about it and nodded hard.
29:49Okay, Mom.
29:50You and Dad have a baby brother or sister soon.
29:53I'll play with them.
29:55This time, I really wanted a sibling.
29:57A sibling just like Dad would be wonderful.
30:01The next morning, Dad woke me up early.
30:05Stella, was I cool when I handled those bad guys yesterday?
30:08I nodded vigorously.
30:09So cool.
30:10If you want to protect yourself,
30:12you want to rely on more forever.
30:15You have to rely on yourself.
30:17Do you want like me strong?
30:18I nodded again.
30:20Yes.
30:21I wanted to be strong like him.
30:23I wanted to protect my parents and my future siblings.
30:27I wanted to hunt bears and earn lots of money.
30:30Dad looked proud.
30:31He made me run 50 laps around our ranch cabin.
30:35By the end, I could barely stand.
30:38He gritted his teeth and wouldn't let me stop.
30:41Mom looked pained, but she didn't say a word.
30:44She just made extra food and added two fried eggs for me.
30:48After running, there was weight training.
30:51Dad brought sandbags from the ranch warehouse.
30:54They felt like a thousand pounds on my arms.
30:57After a day of training, my hands and feet were covered in blisters.
31:02Mom washed my feet and popped the blisters for me.
31:05Stella, train hard.
31:08Your dad is doing this for your own good.
31:11I know, Mom.
31:13Most ranch families only teach girls to gather wood, wash clothes, and cook.
31:18Who would ever teach a girl how to be strong?
31:20I understood how much Dad cared for me.
31:23That night, Mom moved into Dad's room.
31:25I heard them talking for a bit before the lights went out.
31:29My body ached all over, but I slept peacefully.
31:32The next morning, Dad woke up late.
31:35I had already finished 30 laps when he came out.
31:38His eyes were bloodshot from lack of sleep.
31:41All day long, Dad and Mom were blushing.
31:44They kept stealing glances at each other.
31:47Why hide it?
31:48Just look if you want to.
31:50Grown-ups are so strange.
31:52We had a perfect Christmas.
31:53Dad used the bear money to expand the ranch.
31:56He bought two dairy cows and a few beef cattle.
31:59When we weren't farming, we were managing the ranch.
32:02During the off-season, we went hunting.
32:04Dad started taking me into the mountains.
32:07He taught me how to track animals and read their droppings.
32:10He showed me how to avoid bears and wolves.
32:13He taught me to set traps and use a hunting rifle.
32:16He even showed me how to knock someone out with minimal force
32:19and how to spot poisonous plants in the woods.
32:22I was weak, so my progress was slow.
32:25But Dad was always patient.
32:26Our family was happy.
32:28But the rumors never truly stopped.
32:30Most of them came from the Hudsons.
32:33Rick's fault he's a cripple.
32:35That person pretends to be arrogant and married a cripple.
32:39So what if Jason was handsome?
32:41His only talents were hitting us, gambling and drinking.
32:46I started staring at Dad's leg.
32:48Dad noticed and tried to walk slower to hide his limp.
32:51Sometimes he would lean on the ranch fence for support.
32:56Your dad is so good to you, Stella.
33:01Don't be heartless.
33:02Don't look down on him like others.
33:04Mom thought I was becoming ungrateful.
33:06Her eyes turned red with anger.
33:08But she couldn't bring herself to hit me.
33:10I quickly grabbed her hand to explain.
33:12Mom, I don't look down on Dad.
33:14I feel bad for him.
33:16I want to study medicine.
33:18I want to fix his leg.
33:20I didn't care that he limped.
33:22I didn't care about the scar on his face.
33:24I just hated seeing him unable to sleep when it rained.
33:28I hated that hunting was harder for him than others.
33:32Mom understood my thoughts, but she was worried.
33:35There were no medical schools in town.
33:37Besides, I was only a six-year-old girl.
33:40Dad overheard us from outside the cabin.
33:42He stayed silent for two days.
33:44He just sat on the porch, staring at the mountains.
33:48Two days later, he took me back to the city.
33:50We found the butler who bought the black bear.
33:53Dad asked him for a favor.
33:55The man looked at me carefully.
33:57He patted Dad's shoulder and agreed happily.
33:59If she wants to learn, she can start as an assistant in the pharmacy.
34:05Stella, studying medicine is very hard.
34:09You have to memorize names, mix medicine, and care for the sick.
34:14People might yell at you or even hit you.
34:17Can you handle it?
34:19I slapped my chest and spoke loudly.
34:21I can.
34:22I'll fix my dad's leg and earn lots of money.
34:26I'll take care of my parents and my future siblings.
34:29The man burst out laughing and nudged Dad's arm.
34:33Rick, your daughter is so sweet.
34:36Is the next one already on the way?
34:38Dad's face turned bright red instantly.
34:41He waved his hands quickly.
34:43It's still too early for that!
34:45I lived at the pharmacy in town, doing odd jobs.
34:48I tried my best to learn everything about medicine.
34:51I only went home to the ranch once every two weeks.
34:54I brought the sandbags Dad gave me to the pharmacy.
34:57No matter how busy I was, I found time to train.
35:01Mom hated leaving me alone in town.
35:03She held my hand and wouldn't let go when she dropped me off.
35:07With red eyes, she told me to eat well and not overwork.
35:10Come home if anyone treats you badly, she said.
35:13I waved and smiled to comfort her.
35:16Don't worry, Mom.
35:18I can take care of myself.
35:19When I learn everything, I'll fix Dad's leg.
35:23Mom laughed through her tears and wiped them away.
35:26All right, I'll be waiting.
35:28I'll make your favorite snacks for when you come home.
35:31The doctor at the pharmacy was an old friend of the butler's.
35:34He was kind to patients, but very strict with apprentices.
35:37If we forgot a drug's name, he yelled.
35:40If we missed a detail in a patient's record, he yelled.
35:43If we took blood pressure incorrectly, he yelled.
35:46Sometimes he made us copy drug names as punishment for being slow.
35:50The other students felt mistreated.
35:52Before long, they all went home crying and never came back.
35:56But I wasn't afraid.
35:57What was this little bit of hardship?
35:59Compared to Grandmother's beatings or Jason's violence, this was nothing.
36:03I was already used to it.
36:05Besides, I knew the doctor wanted me to grow fast.
36:08Just like Dad wanted me to be strong.
36:11The doctor was strict, but he never treated us poorly.
36:14He made plenty of food for us every day.
36:16Sometimes he even gave us nutrient powder.
36:19I might not be the smartest, but I know who was truly kind.
36:22I kept training the way Dad taught me.
36:24I ran 5 kilometers with weights every morning and night.
36:27I grew stronger, and my movements became faster.
36:30The doctor started teaching me massage techniques.
36:33At first, I practiced on him.
36:35Slowly, I began helping the elderly patients ease their pain.
36:38The doctor worked so hard with his patients and medicine.
36:41I massaged him to help him relax.
36:43He started smiling at me more.
36:45He even taught me about heat and cold therapy.
36:48He said these skills would really help my Dad.
36:50When I went home every two weeks, the first thing I did was massage Dad's leg.
36:55I rubbed the stiff muscles from his knee to his ankle.
36:58Then I used the heat therapy the doctor taught me.
37:01At first, Dad refused.
37:03He thought it was awkward for a man to have his legs rubbed.
37:06I had to beg him for a long time before he finally agreed.
37:09After the massage, he stood up and took a few steps.
37:12His eyes lit up and turned a bit red.
37:15Stella is so smart.
37:18My leg feels much better now.
37:20Mom saw this and asked me to teach her, too.
37:23When you're away, I can do it for him.
37:25He worked so hard on the ranch and in the mountains.
37:28I taught them both step by step.
37:30I laughed and said,
37:32When I'm not here, you two can massage each other.
37:35That way, you'll both feel better.
37:36Both their faces turned bright red instantly.
37:39They glanced at each other and quickly looked down.
37:42Mom gave me a little pinch for talking nonsense.
37:44They are so strange.
37:46What is there to be embarrassed about?
37:47I studied in the city for five years.
37:50My medical knowledge and physical strength grew fast.
37:53I went from a skinny little girl to a strong, healthy teenager.
37:57The fear in my eyes was gone, replaced by confidence.
38:01During this time, Mom and Dad never had another child.
38:05Rumors started spreading around the ranch.
38:07Most of them came from the Hudson's.
38:09They claimed Dad couldn't have children.
38:11It must be Rick's fault!
38:13He's disabled.
38:14He probably doesn't even have the strength to father a child.
38:16Maybe that's why his first first wife fought with him before she died.
38:20I overheard some workers gossiping when I returned home.
38:23I clenched my fists, ready to fight them.
38:25But Mom grabbed my hand and stepped forward.
38:27She raised her voice so everyone could hear.
38:29It's my fault!
38:30I was abused at the Hudson's and it ruined my health!
38:33It has nothing to do with my husband, Rick!
38:36Stop your lies!
38:37Dad was healthy, but Mom was right.
38:40Years of hunger, heavy labor, and beatings had left her scarred.
38:43She had been taking medicine for five years, but nothing happened.
38:47Mom was anxious and often sat by the creek staring into space.
38:51Sometimes I caught her wiping away tears.
38:54Dad was always there to comfort her.
38:56Raising Stella is enough.
38:58She's smart and capable.
39:01She's worth more than ten sons.
39:05With her around, we have nothing to worry about.
39:13But right then, my biological father, Jason, suddenly returned.
39:17I was at the pharmacy when I saw him.
39:20It was Jason, dressed like a gentleman.
39:22He wore a sharp suit and slicked back hair.
39:25A rich, delicate young woman was by his side.
39:28They looked very close, almost too sweet.
39:31He held her arm with such careful grace.
39:34It was like he was afraid she might break.
39:36I stood there in total shock.
39:39It took me a while to believe my eyes.
39:41Many years had changed me completely.
39:44I wasn't that skinny, dark girl from the ranch anymore.
39:47He didn't recognize me at all.
39:49But I could never forget his face.
39:51No fancy clothes could hide his selfish eyes.
39:54He was still a coward deep down.
39:56Wasn't he supposed to be dead?
39:59How could he be alive and living so well?
40:02I quietly asked the doctor's assistant.
40:04He told me Jason and the woman were married.
40:06They were here to treat infertility.
40:09She was a lady from a wealthy family.
40:11She couldn't get pregnant, no matter what.
40:13They traveled a long way to find our doctor.
40:16As they walked out, Jason held her hand.
40:18He whispered sweet, comforting words to her.
40:21He looked so humble and devoted.
40:24It was a look I had never seen before.
40:26When my mom couldn't give him a son, he was a completely different monster.
40:31He only knew how to beat and shame her.
40:33He took all his anger out on her life.
40:36I was closing the pharmacy that night.
40:39Jason's face was stuck in my head.
40:41I couldn't focus at all.
40:42I almost put the medicine in the wrong spot.
40:45The doctor gave me a harsh scolding.
40:47Your skill is slipping, slipping, Stella.
40:49Do you still want to fix your dad's leg?
40:51I kept my head down and whispered.
40:53Doctor, I'm just confused.
40:56If a man was supposed to die in war, but suddenly shows up alive, what happens?
41:01The doctor froze for a second.
41:03Then he let out a cold laugh.
41:05What happens?
41:06He's a deserter.
41:09Running away from battle is a huge crime.
41:12They go to jail or even face death.
41:15My heart skipped a beat.
41:17Jason was a deserter.
41:19I asked the doctor for some time off.
41:21I had to tell my parents the truth.
41:23The doctor saw the look in my eyes.
41:25He knew something was wrong and said yes.
41:29Back at the ranch, I told them everything.
41:31I told them about seeing Jason at the shop
41:33and the fact that he was a coward on the run.
41:36Dad looked at Mom with worry in his eyes.
41:39But Mom's face remained cold and calm.
41:42She just let out a soft sigh.
41:43The Hudsons have nothing to do with us.
41:47Stella, let it go.
41:49We just need to live our own lives.
41:50Dad was so happy she had moved on.
41:53He gripped her hand tight and nodded.
41:55Exactly.
41:56They mean nothing to us.
41:58Don't worry, Stella.
41:59As long as I'm here, no one will hurt you.
42:02We decided to leave the past behind.
42:04We were ready to start our new life.
42:07I had a few days off and stayed at the ranch.
42:10I helped Mom with chores and massaged Dad's leg.
42:13But that night, Jason sneaked to our door.
42:16He knocked on the back door under the moonlight.
42:19He held a paper bag with a smug, greedy smile.
42:23Dad opened the door and his face went dark.
42:25He tried to push him away instantly.
42:29What are you doing here?
42:31Get out!
42:32But Jason forced his way inside anyway.
42:34He dumped a stack of cash from the bag.
42:37Don't be so cold, Rick.
42:38Here's $2,000.
42:40I'm paying you back.
42:42Just let her bear me a son for a few years.
42:45Then I'll leave you two alone forever.
42:47We all stared at him in total shock.
42:49I wondered if this man had lost his mind.
42:51But he acted like he was doing us a favor.
42:54My new wife is broken.
42:55She can't have kids.
42:56I need a woman to give me a son.
42:59Then he looked at Dad with a cruel smirk.
43:02Besides, Rick, everyone knows you're a dud.
43:05When she has the baby, just say it's yours.
43:08Then people will stop calling you a useless cripple.
43:12He had it all figured out in his sick head.
43:14He really thought we were all fools.
43:16Jason wanted a son of his own blood.
43:19But he didn't dare tell his rich wife.
43:21So he planned to use my mom in secret.
43:23The plan was to hide the child at our ranch.
43:26Then, he would steal the boy back years later.
43:29He already had it all calculated.
43:30But would his current wife ever agree?
43:33He probably had some cruel trick ready.
43:36A way to force her to accept the child.
43:39Living off a wealthy family changed him.
43:41He had become arrogant and delusional.
43:44He didn't even hide his evil plot anymore.
43:46My wife's family has no other heirs.
43:49They took me in because they need a man.
43:51After she left, that fortune belongs to me.
43:54Everything will go to me and my son.
43:56He looked at my mom with fake kindness.
43:59But his voice was still full of cold pride.
44:02This is a great deal for you.
44:04I'll make sure our son takes care of you.
44:06A little of my wealth will keep you rich.
44:08Finally, his eyes landed on me.
44:10He studied me for a long time.
44:12He barely recognized the girl I had become.
44:15His face twisted into a look of disdain.
44:18I didn't expect you to grow up so fast.
44:20I'll find a good future for you, too.
44:23You're even prettier than your mother.
44:25Rich men in the city love girls like you.
44:29I'll set you up as a wealthy man's mistress.
44:31You'll live a life of luxury you can't imagine.
44:36I couldn't believe my own ears.
44:38Jason wanted to sell me as a mistress.
44:40How could a father treat his own daughter like this?
44:43Before he could even finish his sentence.
44:45Rick was already shaking with pure rage.
44:48He grabbed the wooden club by the door.
44:51He swung it at Jason with all his might.
44:55I'll kill you, you heartless beast!
44:57Keep dreaming!
44:59Stella will never be a mistress!
45:02Dad was consumed by a burning hatred.
45:05He struck Jason again and again.
45:07Jason screamed and scrambled to the door.
45:10Jason was howling in pain from the beating.
45:12But he still wouldn't shut up.
45:14Think about it.
45:15It's a guaranteed profit.
45:18Don't be so stubborn and stupid.
45:20I don't even want that old woman anymore.
45:22I just want to use her to get a son.
45:25The life is still yours.
45:27And I'll pay extra.
45:29His disgusting words made Dad hit even harder.
45:32The heavy club almost snapped in half.
45:35Suddenly, Mom rushed out from the room.
45:37Her eyes were blood red with fury.
45:39She looked like she had gone completely mad.
45:42She lunged forward and tackled Jason.
45:44She pinned him down and hammered his chest.
45:46She sobbed and cursed him with every strike.
45:49I am Rick's wife now!
45:51Stay away from me!
45:52You won't bully us ever again!
45:54This was the second time Mom fought back.
45:57The first time she fought to save me.
45:59This second time, she fought for herself.
46:02Dad stood by and watched her.
46:04He didn't stop her, but his eyes were full of pain.
46:08When she finally grew tired, he pulled her up.
46:10He held her tight and patted her back.
46:13Mom sobbed loudly against his chest.
46:16She let out years of bitterness and hate.
46:18Jason scrambled away, bruised and bloody.
46:21He looked back and shouted a threat.
46:24You just wait!
46:26This isn't over!
46:27We ignored him and held each other tight.
46:30We felt the warmth of our real family.
46:32Mom cried for a long time that night.
46:35She cried for every beating and insult at the Hudson's.
46:38Dad and I stayed by her side.
46:41Finally, she fell asleep in Dad's arms.
46:43Dad gently touched my head.
46:45His eyes were very serious.
46:46Stella, remember this forever.
46:51Never let yourself be someone's mistress.
46:54Rich houses look grand, but they hide deep pain.
46:58I want you to rely on yourself and live with pride.
47:02I nodded hard, tears falling down.
47:05I know, Dad.
47:06I won't let you down.
47:08I'll study medicine and train hard.
47:10I will protect you both and build our own life.
47:14I soon returned to the city pharmacy.
47:17Everything seemed to go back to normal.
47:19Until one day, I went out to deliver medicine.
47:22Two strangers suddenly blocked my path.
47:24They were strong and looked dangerous.
47:27Before I could scream, they grabbed me.
47:29They forced me into a sack.
47:31I was being kidnapped in broad daylight.
47:33When I finally woke up, I was tied to a chair in a cold warehouse.
47:38Jason and his wife Lillian stared at me.
47:41Jason wore a fake, kissing-up smile.
47:44Lillian, don't be mad.
47:47I'll use her life to force her mother to bear our child.
47:55Then we'll kick them both into the street.
47:58Lillian giggled behind her hand.
48:00She looked delicate, but her eyes were cruel.
48:02She's your daughter.
48:04Don't just throw her away.
48:06Sell her to a butcher later for some cash.
48:09My mouth was gagged, so I just glared.
48:12I cursed them a thousand times in my head.
48:14These two monsters were truly insane.
48:18Lillian left the warehouse with a smirk.
48:20Jason stayed behind and untied my gag.
48:22He snatched the hair clip from my head.
48:25He stuffed it into an envelope for blackmail.
48:27As long as I have you, your mom will obey.
48:31Once I have my son, you're useless.
48:34I'll leave you both to rot in the dirt.
48:36You bastard!
48:38Keep dreaming!
48:39My mom won't listen to a coward like you!
48:41And my dad will come and save me!
48:43Jason's face turned purple with his glory.
48:45He slapped me so hard I hit the ground.
48:48Blood trickled from the corner of my mouth.
48:50You ungrateful brat!
48:52I ignored the pain and looked up at him.
48:56Don't be so sure it's Lillian's fault.
48:59Maybe you're the one who was broken.
49:03I remembered what the doctor once said.
49:05Jason had refused to be tested at the clinic.
49:08He claimed he already had a child.
49:10But the doctor had laughed behind his back.
49:13A life of waste and sin ruins a man.
49:16He's too ignorant to see the truth.
49:19I knew Jason's body was already failing.
49:21He was living a lie this whole time.
49:23A monster like him deserved nothing.
49:25He deserved to have his bloodline end here.
49:28I stared at him in the eyes and laughed.
49:31The terror on his face was beautiful.
49:35Jason was stung by the truth and flew into a rage.
49:38He struck me again with a heavy blow.
49:40My body trembled with pain, but I didn't make a sound.
49:44He wasn't afraid of Lillian hearing him.
49:47In fact, the harder he hit me, the better.
49:50Cruelty toward me was his way of proving a point.
49:52He wanted her to believe he had no feelings for me
49:55and that he had long forgotten about my mother.
49:58They dragged me along for three agonizing days.
50:02I was given almost no food or water.
50:05When I was thirsty, I licked rainwater from the roof.
50:08My limbs grew numb from being bound so tight
50:11and new bruises covered my face every single day.
50:16By the third day, I was drifting in and out of sleep.
50:20In my days, I heard a voice that made my heart leap.
50:23It was full of worry and pure, raw anger.
50:27Dad.
50:30Dad's voice thundered outside the warehouse.
50:33Jason, give me back my daughter.
50:36Jason's face turned pale the moment he heard it,
50:38but he tried to act tough and shouted back,
50:41Rick, you cripple!
50:44You dare to follow us?
50:46You don't know your place!
50:49Guards!
50:50Kill him!
50:51The warehouse was filled with the sounds of chaos,
50:54shouts from the guards, and Dad's fierce roars.
50:57The fighting didn't last long at all.
50:59The silence was broken by Jason's terrified begging.
51:04Rick, have mercy!
51:05I was wrong!
51:07I'll give your daughter back.
51:08Just stop hitting me!
51:10I squeezed my eyes shut, tears finally falling.
51:13My dad, the man everyone called, a cripple.
51:16He had fought through the guards to save me.
51:19I knew then I was finally safe.
51:21The warehouse door was kicked open with a bang.
51:24Dad rushed in like a madman.
51:26He saw me tied up, covered in bruises and starving.
51:29His eyes turned red with tears and rage.
51:32He ran to me and untied the ropes with trembling hands.
51:35He pulled me into a tight, protective embrace.
51:38Still, I'm so sorry.
51:40Dad came too late.
51:42I let you suffer so much.
51:44His voice was shaking and so were his hands.
51:47Resting against his chest, I finally broke down.
51:50All the fear and pain from the last three days exploded.
51:54Meanwhile, Lillian was screaming in the corner.
51:56Her face was pale, but she still tried to act powerful.
51:59You bastard!
52:01Do you know who I am?
52:03My father is a wealthy merchant.
52:06You're dead!
52:08Dad looked at her with eyes as cold as ice.
52:10The sheer hatred in his gaze silenced her instantly.
52:14You are harboring a deserter and a fugitive.
52:17Think about whether the army will let you go.
52:22Lillian's face turned white as a sheet.
52:24She looked at Jason in total disbelief.
52:28A deserter?
52:30Jason, is he telling the truth?
52:33You told me you were honorably discharged!
52:36It turned out she knew absolutely nothing.
52:39She thought she had found a loyal, reliable husband.
52:42She had no idea she was sleeping next to a coward.
52:45How could someone so rich be so incredibly blind?
52:49She never once questioned Jason's dark past.
52:52She was just a foolish pawn in his game.
52:55I leaned against Dad, a weak smile on my lips.
52:58I looked straight at Lillian's trembling eyes.
53:02Jason had a plan for you all along.
53:04He's waiting for you to die so he can take your wealth.
53:11He only wanted my mom to bear him a son.
53:15A son to inherit your family's money.
53:19And you're still protecting him?
53:21You're such a fool.
53:24Lillian looked at Jason, her world crumbling down.
53:28Lillian trembled with rage as the truth hit her.
53:30She pointed at Jason, her voice trapped in her throat.
53:33Her vision went black, and she nearly collapsed.
53:37Before long, the military police arrived.
53:40We watched as they shackled Jason.
53:42Lillian was also taken away for investigation.
53:45Harboring a deserter is a severe crime.
53:48Dad held me tight, his eyes full of lingering fear.
53:52My precious daughter will never be hurt again.
53:55Later, Mom told me what had happened.
53:57When I didn't come home for two days, Dad went wild.
54:01He searched every corner until he got that envelope.
54:04He didn't hesitate for a second.
54:06He charged straight toward Jason's warehouse.
54:09Dad's old leg injury was acting up.
54:11Every step was agonizing, and he fell twice.
54:14He didn't care about the pain or the blood.
54:16His only thought was my safety.
54:19Because of his bravery, Jason was behind bars.
54:22And the entire Hudson family was dragged down, too.
54:26The Hudsons had known Jason was alive all along.
54:29For years, Jason had been sending them secret cash.
54:33Now they screamed that they were innocent.
54:35They claimed they knew nothing about his desertion.
54:38They turned on Jason, cursing him like demons.
54:48Jason didn't back down.
54:50He fought back just as hard.
54:52You didn't say you were innocent when you took my money?
54:54Now that we're caught, you want to blame me?
54:57Keep dreaming.
54:58We're all going down together.
55:01The whole family pointed fingers and barked like mad dogs.
55:04It was a pathetic, ridiculous sight.
55:07They finally got the ending they deserved.
55:09Lillian did not escape her fate, either.
55:12For harboring a deserter, her family assets were seized.
55:15Her life was utterly destroyed by Jason's lies.
55:21But I had no time to worry about their downfall.
55:24My only concern was my father's leg.
55:26To save me, he had run for three days and nights.
55:30His old injury had flared up completely.
55:32The pain was so sharp he couldn't even stand.
55:35He could only lie bedridden in a state of agony.
55:38I brought him directly to the pharmacy.
55:40I became his personal nurse every single day.
55:43I gave him massages and applied herbal ointments.
55:46I followed the doctor's methods to heal his nerves.
55:50The head doctor watched me and praised my progress.
55:54Stella, you are becoming truly skilled.
56:01Cold sweat often poured down dad's forehead from the pain.
56:05But whenever he looked at me, he always smiled.
56:08His eyes were filled with comfort and immense pride.
56:13Our Stella has grown up so well.
56:19You truly are your father's greatest pride.
56:22In this small pharmacy, I finally saw the light.
56:27After a month of treatment, dad finally improved.
56:30He could slowly get out of bed and walk.
56:32Though he still limped, he was much more agile.
56:35The rainy days no longer kept him awake with pain.
56:39Six months later, Jason was sentenced to death.
56:42On the day of his execution, he looked like a ghost.
56:46Arrogance and greed vanished from his eyes.
56:49He finally paid for everything he owed us.
56:51This was the karma he truly deserved.
56:54Even then, some meddling elders in the village spoke up.
56:58They said I was his daughter and should bury him.
57:01Dad stood before the entire village and roared.
57:03Stella is my daughter!
57:06Rick's daughter!
57:09She has nothing to do with that bastard Jason!
57:12He glared at the gossiping crowd with fierce eyes.
57:15Jason was a deserter and a monster!
57:19I hear to his family!
57:20Are you connected to him?
57:22Should I call the army?
57:24The villagers shut their mouths in an instant.
57:26No one dared to mention Jason's name ever again.
57:29They didn't want to end up like the Hudsons or Lillian.
57:33Under my care, Dad's leg was almost fully healed.
57:37Unless you looked closely, the limp was invisible.
57:40He could hunt and work the ranch like a normal man.
57:43Now, Dad was the happiest man alive.
57:47He walked with a new spring in his step.
57:49Because after all the years of suffering and waiting,
57:53Mom was finally pregnant.
57:54Our true family was finally growing.
57:57The shadows of the past were gone forever.
58:00We will never, ever be apart.
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