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00:00I stand at the entrance of the wedding hall, wearing a pure white gown, my fingers scratching the bouquet tightly.
00:06Felix, the wedding's about to start. You can't just leave.
00:09I reach for his arm, my fingers trembling.
00:13Move. Joanna's hurt. I have to be there for her.
00:17He shoves my hand away, and pushes open the church doors without looking back.
00:23I stumble and fall onto the cold floor, watching helplessly as his figure disappears.
00:28Five years. Five full years.
00:31Whenever Joanna needs him, he abandons me just like this.
00:35My phone suddenly rings. I answer with trembling hands.
00:41Lindsay, today's your big day, isn't it? Did you like the little gift I sent you?
00:45I grip the phone so hard my nails dig into my palm.
00:48I look down at this carefully chosen wedding gown, lace, pearls, the train.
00:52Every detail cost me countless effort, but now, it all feels like a joke.
00:58I'm an orphan.
00:59My biggest dream since childhood has been to have a home of my own.
01:03But Felix can never give me that.
01:06I take a deep breath and wipe the tears from my eyes.
01:09Joanna, you're going to be disappointed.
01:12The wedding is still happening.
01:14Without Felix as the groom, how can you have a wedding?
01:24I sneer, slowly stand up, and lift the hem of my gown.
01:29Who says my groom has to be Felix?
01:32I push open the side door of the church and rush out.
01:36Outside stand rows of black-suited bodyguards, searching everywhere for something.
01:40In the middle of the crowd, a man in a wheelchair catches my eye.
01:46He's dressed in a sharp, groomed suit, radiating an icy, commanding presence.
01:53The ceremony is about to begin.
01:55Have you found her yet?
01:57Mr. Riley?
01:58Miss Walton has fled.
02:00His gaze turns razor-sharp, like a predator sizing up its prey.
02:06I understand in an instant, he's been abandoned at the altar.
02:09Just like me.
02:11Without hesitation, I lift my gown and stride toward him.
02:15Sir, your bride has run away.
02:17Then let me take her place.
02:18I'll be your bride.
02:19The bodyguards immediately block me.
02:21Their face is wary.
02:22The man in the wheelchair slowly turns his head, his gaze landing slat on me.
02:26His is agreeing fun on me with overwhelming intensity.
02:28But I don't flinch.
02:30I meet his eyes directly.
02:34Are you certain about this?
02:35I'm disabled.
02:36If you marry me, you'll regret it.
02:38Would you ever abandon your wife or another woman?
02:43He doesn't hesitate.
02:44His tone is firm.
02:46Of course not.
02:48I step forward.
02:49My voice even more resolute.
02:52Then I'd ever hope at it.
02:53Long till you agree, I'll marry you.
02:57He looks at me for a long time.
02:59Then slowly nods.
03:02All right then.
03:03Let's get married.
03:03Just like that, under the priest's witness, I exchange vows with a complete stranger.
03:11Walking out of the church, the sun stings my eyes.
03:14I still feel dazed.
03:16I push his wheelchair down the steps, the wheels crunching on the gravel.
03:23By the way, I don't even know your name.
03:27Colin Riley.
03:28I stop abruptly, my eyes widening.
03:31Wait.
03:31You're Colin Riley?
03:33The eldest son of the Riley family?
03:35He sees my shock and curls his lips into a mocking smile.
03:41What's the matter?
03:42Now that you know you've married a loser, you're regretting it?
03:44His story is known throughout the city.
03:46His mother died in childbirth.
03:48His father remarried.
03:49Then a car accident left him paralyzed.
03:51Cast out by the Riley family.
03:57I look into his eyes.
03:59There's no anger there.
04:00Only deep exhaustion and self-mockery.
04:03Suddenly, I feel we're the same.
04:05Both abandoned souls.
04:08I reach out and gently take his fingers.
04:12His hand is cold.
04:14Once I've made my decision, I won't regret it.
04:17Now that we're married, I'll give you a real home.
04:20He looks down at my hand, his eyes full of doubt.
04:23Is that so?
04:24Let's see then.
04:25He doesn't believe me.
04:26I can feel it.
04:27But I won't give up.
04:28I'll prove it with my actions.
04:33Let's go.
04:34I'm taking you home.
04:38Home.
04:38That word makes my heart skip a beat.
04:44I return to the condo I once shared with Felix.
04:47The key turns in the lock, and the door creaks open.
04:50The decorations on the wall, the plants on the windowsill.
04:53Everything here carries my touch.
04:56But now, these things only make me feel suffocated.
04:58I walk over, rip down the frames, pull out the plants, and throw them all into the trash.
05:05My suitcase lies open on the floor.
05:08I pack my belongings piece by piece.
05:15Footsteps sound behind me.
05:17I don't turn around.
05:18Lindsay, what the hell are you doing?
05:20I was gone for only a little while, and you're acting like this?
05:23He puts his hand on my shoulder, trying to stop me.
05:26Felix, we're done.
05:27Completely done.
05:28I came here today to move out.
05:29I shake off his hand and keep packing.
05:32And where do you think you're going?
05:33You have no family, no place to go.
05:35He stands behind me.
05:37His voice, full of certainty.
05:38He thinks I can't leave him.
05:41I stop, slowly turn around, and look him straight in the eye.
05:45Joanna walks in on high heels.
05:47When she sees me, surprise flashes across her face.
05:50Felix, what's taking so long?
05:52Lindsay?
05:53What are you doing here?
05:54This is my place.
05:56Do I need to explain why I'm here?
05:57She lowers her head, putting on an act of innocence and vulnerability.
06:01Lindsay, are you upset?
06:02I'll apologize if that'll make you feel better.
06:04I stare at her hypothetical face, my lips slowly curling forward.
06:09All right then, why not?
06:10I walk toward her step by step.
06:12She instinctively steps back.
06:16Felix hasn't even reacted yet.
06:17I raise my hand and swing it down with all my strength.
06:21Smack!
06:21The sharp sound of the slap echoes through the room.
06:25Ugh!
06:25Lindsay, how dare you slap me!
06:32That's enough!
06:33Lindsay, don't go too far!
06:35He rushes over, shoves me aside, and pulls Joanna into his arms.
06:39I stumble two steps, steady myself, and watch her coldly.
06:43This is going too far?
06:44All I did was slap her.
06:46What you two have done to me is far worse.
06:47You're such a shrew!
06:49I roll my wrist, my smile turning even colder.
06:52I'll take that as a compliment.
06:54Since you think so highly of me, should I slap her a few more times?
06:57You!
06:58Lindsay, you've really changed.
07:00He stares at me, his face full of disbelief.
07:02Of course I've changed.
07:03I must have been out of my mind before.
07:05But not anymore.
07:07I grab my suitcase, turn around, and leave without a moment's invitation.
07:10I drag my suitcase out of the apartment gate.
07:13Felix's voice calls out behind me.
07:18Lindsay!
07:19Stop right there!
07:20I don't look back. Not once.
07:23At the villa entrance, I take a deep breath and push the door open.
07:34Mr. Riley has been waiting for you.
07:39Just as he finishes speaking, Colin appears from the end of the hallway in his wheelchair.
07:44He glances at me, his gaze heavy and unreadable.
07:47Follow me.
07:51I follow him down down the hallway to a bedroom door.
07:57You'll stay here tonight, with me.
08:00My feet stop.
08:02My pupils shrink arply.
08:03With me?
08:04Did he just say we're sleeping together?
08:07My heartbeat explodes in my ears.
08:10Before I can recover from the shock, he continues.
08:14We're married.
08:15Isn't it natural for us to sleep together?
08:19He pauses, and his eyes suddenly darken.
08:24Or...
08:24Do you feel uncomfortable because I'm disabled?
08:27There's self-mockery in his voice.
08:28My heart clenches.
08:30No!
08:31I don't feel that way at all!
08:33I step forward quickly, explaining urgently.
08:35We're married now.
08:36Sharing a bed is what married couples do.
08:38I'm cool with that.
08:40Colin looks at me in silence for a moment, then nods.
08:44It's getting late.
08:45I usually go to bed early.
08:47I hope you can adjust to my schedule.
08:49That's fine.
08:50I'll bring my suitcase in.
08:54Wait.
08:55Given my physical condition, I've always had the staff help me.
08:58But now that you're here, I'd prefer not to trouble anyone else.
09:02He wheels himself towards the bathroom.
09:05Help me bathe.
09:07My eyes widens.
09:09I'm completely stunned.
09:13How?
09:17By helping me undress, of course.
09:20My face flushes red.
09:23But I grit my teeth and force myself to step forward.
09:29He's my husband.
09:30This is my duty.
09:39I reach out with trembling hands to unbutton his shirt.
09:43The buttons are tiny, my palms are sweaty, and I can't get the first one undown.
09:48Colin doesn't move.
09:50He watches me struggle with amusement.
09:53But I don't give up.
09:55I take a deep breath and finally undo the first button.
10:04The shirt opens, revealing his sculpted chest.
10:11My face grows even redder.
10:14My hands tremble more violently.
10:17Just then, my fingers accidentally brush against his abdomen.
10:22Colin's body suddenly tenses up.
10:25He grabs my wrist with surprising force.
10:28That's enough.
10:29That's enough.
10:30Get out.
10:31What?
10:32Butler!
10:33Prepare the room next door for her.
10:38He pushes me out of the room and slams the door shut.
10:50I'm completely stunned.
10:51I turn to look at the butler.
10:54What's wrong with him?
10:56Why did he just snap like that?
10:58Mrs. Riley, Mr. Riley has always been unpredictable.
11:01Now that you're staying here, it's best to get used to it.
11:05The butler trails out, but I understand.
11:09Colin is young but confined to a wheelchair.
11:13Cast aside by his family, his heart must be full of pain.
11:20No wonder he keeps testing me.
11:22He's been hurt too many times.
11:26The more I think about it, the guiltier I feel.
11:30He must have misunderstood me.
11:32And disenching me at me, him roughed.
11:36Tomorrow morning, I must apologize to him.
11:42The next morning, I wash up and go downstairs for breakfast.
11:46The table is laden with food.
11:48But Colin is knowing Nick Sabine.
11:54Butler, isn't Colin eating?
11:57He's been in the study working since last night.
11:59None of us dared disturb him.
12:03The butler sighs, his face full of worry.
12:06He has a chronic stomach condition.
12:08But if he refuses to eat, there's not much we can do.
12:15I put down my cutlery and stand up.
12:19I'll go talk to him.
12:28The butler lets me use the kitchen.
12:30I want to make something for Colin myself.
12:44I bake some cookies, warm a glass of milk, and carry the tray to the studio door.
12:49I knock gently on the door.
12:51Colin, it's me.
12:52I've brought you something to eat.
12:53May I come in?
12:55There's silence for a few seconds.
13:01Come in.
13:02I push the door open and immediately see the mountain of documents on his desk.
13:06There's silence for a few seconds.
13:09You're really buried under all this work?
13:11What?
13:13Did you think I've just been sitting here doing nothing?
13:15No.
13:15Of course not.
13:20I place the cookies and milk on the desk and push them toward him.
13:24I bake these cookies.
13:25Please, have one.
13:27I wasn't sure about your preferences, so I made a milder flavor.
13:33Colin picks up a cookie and takes a bite.
13:37I watch him nervously, my heart racing.
13:41What do you think?
13:42How does it taste?
13:45Overly sweet treats aren't really to my liking.
13:54Chewington, I'll make a new batch then.
13:58I reach for the plate of cookies.
14:01That won't be necessary.
14:03He picks up the milk and takes a sip.
14:06This is fine for breakfast.
14:09You can leave now.
14:10I bite my lip.
14:11I don't leave.
14:13Colin, I wanted to apologize for last night.
14:16I don't have any hard feelings toward you.
14:18It's just that we've only recently met, and I'm still finding my footing.
14:21I look into his eyes and speak slowly, deliberately.
14:25Colin listens to me in silence for a long time.
14:28Do you truly mean that?
14:30Absolutely.
14:30I committed to marrying you, and I intend to fulfill my needs to the best of my ability.
14:35A subtle smile tugs at the corner of Colin's twifts.
14:38There's something I haven't shared with you.
14:40I was in a car accident when I was young, leaving me disabled.
14:43My family has overlooked me.
14:45My business attempts have mostly failed.
14:47I'm buried under a mountain of debt.
14:50He pauses and looks at me.
14:53If you feel the need to step back, I won't stand in your way.
14:55I freeze, not expecting him to tell me this.
15:02How much debt are we talking about?
15:05What if I said I'm buried under a hundred million dollars?
15:10His tone is casual, as if he's commenting about the weather.
15:15Think I misheard.
15:16A hundred million?
15:22Look, I might be a little full of damage.
15:23But I quickly calm myself.
15:24I take a deep breath.
15:26What if I say?
15:34It's fine.
15:36We'll tackle it together.
15:37Somehow we'll manage.
15:39Colin's eyes widen slightly, as if he didn't expect me to say that.
15:49and how exactly do you propose we manage lindsey we're not talking about a mere hundred dollars
15:55here i lower my head and think most of my earnings went to felix i have little left
16:05but i'm good at design i can work don't fret i'm on the job hunt i've been sending out resumes
16:11i'm
16:11certain i'll hear back soon i look up and meet his eyes seriously
16:30no matter the circumstances i refuse to let you face this alone
16:37i reach out and take his hand that rests on the desk
16:44the moment my fingers brush his skin his body goes stirring he jerks his hand away violently
16:49making me stumble
16:52i stare at him in confusion not understanding what just happened
16:57a flicker of panic crosses his face then quickly returns to coldness
17:05sorry i'm not really used to physical contact
17:14he turns his face away unable to look at me
17:23my heart aches he's not rejecting me he's just too insecure
17:30i stand at the entrance of the wedding hall wearing a pure white gown my fingers scratching the bouquet
17:35tightly felix the wedding's about to start you can't just leave i reach for his arm my fingers
17:41trembling move joanna's hurt i have to be there for her he shoves my hand away and pushes open the
17:49church
17:50doors without looking back i stumble and fall onto the cold floor watching helplessly as his figure
17:54disappears five years five full years whenever joanna needs him he abandons me just like this
18:01my phone suddenly rings
18:04i answer with trembling hands
18:08lindsey
18:08today's your big day isn't it did you like the little gift i sent you i grip the phone so
18:12hard
18:13my nails dig into my palm i look down at this carefully chosen wedding gown lace curls the train
18:18every detail cost me countless effort but now it all feels like a joke i'm an orphan
18:24my biggest dream since childhood has been to have a home of my own but felix can never give me
18:29that
18:30i take a deep breath and wipe the tears from my eyes
18:33joanna you're going to be disappointed the wedding is still happening
18:37without felix as the groom how can you have a wedding
18:46i sneer slowly stand up
18:50and lift the hem of my gown who says my groom has to be felix
18:54i push open the side door of the church and rush out
18:58outside stand rows of black suited bodyguards searching everywhere for something
19:01in the middle of the crowd a man in a wheelchair catches my eye
19:07he's dressed in a sharp groomed suit radiating an icy commanding presence
19:13the ceremony is about to begin
19:15have you found her yet mr riley
19:17miss walton has fled
19:19his gaze turns razor sharp like a predator sizing up its prey
19:25i understand in an instant he's been abandoned at the altar
19:27just like me
19:29without hesitation i lift my gown and stride toward him
19:32sir your bride has run away
19:34then let me take her place
19:36i'll be your bride
19:37the bodyguards immediately block me
19:39their face is wary
19:40the man in the wheelchair slowly turns his head
19:42his gaze landing slat on me
19:43his is green fun on me with overwhelming intensity
19:45but i don't flinch
19:46i meet his eyes directly
19:50are you certain about this
19:51i'm disabled
19:52if you marry me you'll regret it
19:54would you ever abandon your wife or another woman
19:58he doesn't hesitate
19:59his tone is firm
20:00of course not
20:03i step forward
20:04my voice even more resolute
20:06than i'd ever hope at it
20:08long till you agree
20:09i'll marry you
20:11he looks at me for a long time
20:13then slowly nods
20:15all right then
20:16let's get married
20:17just like that
20:18under the priest's witness
20:20i exchange vows with a complete stranger
20:24walking out of the church
20:25the sun stings my eyes
20:26i still feel dazed
20:28i push his wheelchair down the steps
20:30the wheels crunching on the gravel
20:35by the way
20:36i don't even know your name
20:39colin riley
20:39i stop abruptly
20:41my eyes widening
20:42wait
20:42you're colin riley
20:44the eldest son of the riley family
20:46he sees my shock
20:47and curls his lips into a mocking smile
20:51what's the matter
20:52now that you know you've married a loser
20:53you're regretting it
20:54his story is known throughout the city
20:56his mother died in childbirth
20:57his father remarried
20:58then a car accident left him paralyzed
21:00cast out by the riley family
21:06i look into his eyes
21:07there's no anger there
21:08only deep exhaustion and self-mockery
21:10suddenly
21:11i feel we're the same
21:13both abandoned souls
21:16i reach out and gently take his fingers
21:19his hand is cold
21:21once i've made my decision
21:22i won't regret it
21:23now that we're married
21:24i'll give you a real home
21:26he looks down at my hand
21:28his eyes full of doubt
21:29is that so
21:30let's see then
21:31he doesn't believe me
21:32i can feel it
21:33but i won't give up
21:34i'll prove it with my actions
21:39let's go
21:39i'm taking you home
21:42home
21:43that word makes my heart skip a beat
21:48i return to the condo i once shared with felix
21:51the key turns in the lock
21:52and the door creaks open
21:54the decorations on the wall
21:55the plants on the windowsill
21:56everything here carries my touch
21:59but now these things only make me feel suffocated
22:01i walk over
22:02rip down the frames
22:04pull out the plants
22:05and throw them all into the trash
22:07my suitcase lies open on the floor
22:10i pack my belongings piece by piece
22:17footsteps sound behind me
22:18i don't turn around
22:20lindsey what the hell are you doing
22:21i was gone for only a little while
22:23and you're acting like this
22:24he puts his hand on my shoulder
22:25trying to stop me
22:26felix we're done
22:27completely done
22:28i came here today to move out
22:30i shake off his hand and keep packing
22:32and where do you think you're going
22:33you have no family
22:34no place to go
22:35he stands behind me
22:36his voice full of certainty
22:38he thinks i can't leave him
22:40i stop
22:41slowly turn around
22:42and look him straight in the eye
22:44joanna walks in on high heels
22:46when she sees me
22:47surprise flashes across her face
22:48felix what's taking so long
22:50lindsey
22:51what are you doing here
22:52this is my place
22:53do i need to explain why i'm here
22:55she lowers her head
22:56putting on an act of innocence and vulnerability
22:58lindsey are you upset
23:00i'll apologize if that'll make you feel better
23:02i stare at her hypocritical face
23:03my lips slowly curling forward
23:05all right then
23:06why not i walk toward her step by step
23:08she instinctively steps back
23:12felix hasn't even reacted yet
23:13i raise my hand and swing it down with all my strength
23:16the sharp sound of the slap echoes through the room
23:20lindsey how dare you slap me
23:27that's enough
23:28lindsey don't go too far
23:29he rushes over
23:30shoves me aside
23:32and pulls joanna into his arms
23:33i stumble two steps
23:34steady myself
23:35and watch her coldly
23:36this is going too far
23:38all i did was slap her
23:39what you two have done to me is far worse
23:41you're such a shrew
23:41i roll my wrist
23:43my smile turning even colder
23:45i'll take that as a compliment
23:46since you think so highly of me
23:48should i slap her a few more times
23:49you
23:50lindsey you've really changed
23:52he stares at me
23:53with face full of disbelief
23:54of course i've changed
23:55i must have been out of my mind before
23:56but not anymore
23:58i grab my suitcase
23:59turn around
24:00and leave without a moment's invitation
24:01i drag my suitcase out of the apartment gate
24:04felix voice calls out behind me
24:09lindsey stop right there
24:10i don't look back
24:11not once
24:13at the villa entrance
24:14i take a deep breath
24:16and push the door open
24:23mr riley has been waiting for you
24:27just as he finishes speaking
24:29colin appears from the end of
24:30from the end of the hallway
24:31in his wheelchair
24:32he glances at me
24:33his gaze heavy and unreadable
24:35follow me
24:39i follow him down down the hallway
24:41to a bedroom door
24:44you'll stay here tonight
24:45with me
24:46my feet stop
24:48my pupils shrink arply
24:49with me
24:50did he just say we're sleeping together
24:53my heartbeat explodes in my ears
24:56before i can recover from the shock
24:57he continues
24:59we're married
25:00isn't it natural for us to sleep together
25:04he pauses
25:05and his eyes suddenly darken
25:08or
25:08do you feel uncomfortable
25:10because i'm disabled
25:11there's self-mockery in his voice
25:12my heart clenches
25:14no
25:14i don't feel that way at all
25:16i step forward quickly
25:17explaining urgently
25:18we're married now
25:19sharing a bed is what married couples do
25:21i'm cool with that
25:23colin looks at me in silence for a moment
25:25then nods
25:27it's getting late
25:28i usually go to bed early
25:29i hope you can adjust to my schedule
25:31that's fine
25:32i'll bring my suitcase in
25:35wait
25:36given my physical condition
25:38i've always had the staff help me
25:39but now that you're here
25:40i'd prefer not to trouble anyone else
25:44he wheels himself towards the bathroom
25:46help me bathe
25:47my eyes widens
25:49i'm completely stunned
25:53how
25:57by helping me undress of course
26:00my face flushes red
26:02but i grit my teeth
26:04and force myself to step forward
26:08he's my husband
26:09this is my duty
26:16i reach out with trembling hands
26:18to unbutton his shirt
26:20the buttons are tiny
26:22my palms are sweaty
26:23and i can't get the first one undown
26:25colin doesn't move
26:26he watches me struggle with amusement
26:30but i don't give up
26:31i take a deep breath
26:32and finally
26:33undo the first button
26:40the shirt opens
26:41revealing his sculpted chest
26:45my face grows even redder
26:48my hands tremble more violently
26:50just then
26:51my fingers accidentally brush against his abdomen
26:56colin's body suddenly tenses up
26:58he grabs my wrist with surprising force
27:01that's enough
27:02get out
27:04what
27:05butler
27:05prepare the room next door for her
27:10he pushes me out of the room
27:11and slams the door shut
27:21i'm completely stunned
27:22i turn to look at the butler
27:25what's wrong with him
27:26why did he just snap like that
27:28mrs riley
27:29mr riley has always been unpredictable
27:31now that you're staying here
27:33it's best to get used to it
27:35the butler trails out
27:36but i understand
27:39colin is young
27:40but confined to a wheelchair
27:42cast aside by his family
27:43his heart must be full of pain
27:48no wonder he keeps testing me
27:50he's been hurt too many times
27:54the more i think about it
27:56the guiltier i feel
27:57he must have misunderstood me
27:59and disinzuni at me
28:01him rubbed
28:03tomorrow morning
28:04i must apologize to him
28:08the next morning
28:09i wash up and go downstairs for breakfast
28:12the table is laden with food
28:14but colin is knowing makes a bean
28:20butler isn't colin eating
28:21he's been in the study working since last night
28:24none of us dared disturb him
28:28the butler sighs
28:29his face full of worry
28:30he has a chronic stomach condition
28:32but if he refuses to eat
28:34there's not much we can do
28:38i put down my cutlery and stand up
28:42i'll go talk to him
28:51the butler lets me use the kitchen
28:52i want to make something for colin myself
29:05i bake some cookies
29:06warm a glass of milk
29:07and carry the tray to the studio door
29:09i knock gently on the door
29:11colin it's me
29:12i've brought you something to eat
29:13may i come in
29:15there's silence for a few seconds
29:20come in
29:21i push the door open
29:22and immediately see the mountain of documents on his desk
29:24there's silence for a few seconds
29:28you're really buried under all this work
29:30what
29:31did you think i've just been sitting here doing nothing
29:33no
29:33of course not
29:38i place the cookies and milk on the desk
29:40and push them toward him
29:41i bake these cookies
29:42please
29:43have one
29:44i wasn't sure about your preferences
29:46so i made a milder flavor
29:49colin picks up a cookie and takes a bite
29:53i watch him nervously
29:54my heart racing
29:57what do you think
29:58how does it taste
30:01overly sweet treats
30:02aren't really to my liking
30:08chewington
30:09i'll make a new batch then
30:12i reach for the plate of cookies
30:14that won't be necessary
30:16he picks up the milk and takes a sip
30:19this is fine for breakfast
30:22you can leave now
30:23i bite my lip
30:24i don't leave
30:26colin
30:26i wanted to apologize for last night
30:28i don't have any hard feelings toward you
30:30it's just that we've only recently met
30:32and i'm still finding my footing
30:33i look into his eyes
30:34and speak slowly
30:35deliberately
30:36colin listens to me in silence for a long time
30:39do you truly mean that
30:41absolutely
30:42i committed to marrying you
30:43and i intend to fulfill my needs to the best of my ability
30:46a subtle smile tugs at the corner of colin's twist
30:48there's something i haven't shared with you
30:50i was in a car accident when i was young
30:52leaving me disabled
30:53my family has overlooked me
30:55my business attempts have mostly failed
30:57i'm buried under a mountain of debt
30:59he pauses and looks at me
31:02if you feel the need to step back
31:03i won't stand in your way
31:04i freeze
31:05not expecting him to tell me this
31:10how much debt are we talking about
31:13what if i said i'm buried under a hundred million dollars
31:17his tone is casual
31:19as if he's commenting about the weather
31:22think i misheard
31:23a hundred million
31:29but i quickly calm myself
31:30i take a deep breath
31:40it's fine
31:41we'll tackle it together
31:42somehow we'll manage
31:44colin's eyes widen slightly
31:45as if he didn't expect me to say that
31:53and how exactly do you propose we manage lindsey
31:56we're not talking about a mere hundred dollars here
31:59i lower my head and think
32:01most of my earnings went to felix
32:05i have little left
32:07but i'm good at design
32:09i can work
32:10don't fret
32:11i'm on the job hunt
32:12i've been sending out resumes
32:13i'm certain i'll hear back soon
32:16i look up and meet his eyes seriously
32:30no matter the circumstances
32:32i refuse to let you face this alone
32:37i reach out and take his hand
32:38that rests on the desk
32:43the moment my fingers brush his skin
32:45his body goes stirred
32:46he jerks his hand away violently
32:47making me stumble
32:50i stare at him in confusion
32:52not understanding what just happened
32:55a flicker of panic crosses his face
32:57then quickly returns to coldness
33:02sorry
33:02i'm not really used to physical contact
33:10he turns his face away
33:12unable to look at me
33:18my heart aches
33:19he's not rejecting me
33:21he's just too insecure
33:23you
33:23you
33:24yeah
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