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00:00:00My dad used to be my superhero. He was a firefighter, rushing into burning buildings, saving lives.
00:00:09Until that day, my hero killed me with his hands.
00:00:13The downtown building collapsed. It was pitch black, like I was trapped in an iron barrel.
00:00:19The air was thick, dust and blood everywhere.
00:00:22A huge concrete slab was crushing my chest.
00:00:25It hurt so much. Every breath felt like swallowing broken glass.
00:00:30Mom shielded me with her body. Her arms were torn open by rebar, but she kept digging through the rubble.
00:00:36Just when I thought I couldn't hold on any longer, a blinding light cut through the darkness.
00:00:41It was Dad! He was wearing that firefighter uniform I admired so much, charging like a superhero.
00:00:48I thought I was saved.
00:00:49Dad, it hurts. Please help me.
00:00:53I weakly reached out to him.
00:00:55Liam! Save Mia! She is bleeding!
00:00:58But Dad only paused for a second.
00:01:00He followed another crying voice, turned without hesitation, and walked towards the corner.
00:01:06There she was.
00:01:07Aria, the daughter of his first love, Serena.
00:01:10She only had a few scratches, but hugging her knees and pretending to cry loudly.
00:01:14Chloe, listen to me.
00:01:17Serena and her daughter are in an extremely critical situation.
00:01:21I have to go to them now.
00:01:24What are you saying? What about our daughter? Can't you save your own daughter first?
00:01:29Dad frowned. He forcefully pried open Mom's blood-soaked fingers.
00:01:35Chloe, don't be difficult right now. My duty is to prioritize the people in the most danger.
00:01:41Mia, hang in there. Daddy will get them out first. Then I will come right back for you.
00:01:47I watch him walk against the light, holding someone else's daughter tightly in his arms, striding out of the rubble.
00:01:55I don't cry, because Dad is a hero. Heroes always save the weakest first, right?
00:02:01Dad taught me to be strong.
00:02:03Mom, don't cry. It doesn't hurt anymore.
00:02:16Mom's screams tore through my ears, but I couldn't hear them clearly anymore.
00:02:22My body grew lighter. I floated up into the air and turned into a transparent ghost.
00:02:29I look down at my own crushed, unrecognizable body.
00:02:33Then I look at Dad walking away.
00:02:36I watch him walking against the light, hold someone else's daughter against his chest.
00:02:40He walked so fast, too fast to hear Mom's cries for help.
00:02:48Dad, the girl in your arms is smiling so happily.
00:02:56But you don't know. Your own daughter, the one who waited for you every night to come home and tell
00:03:02her bedtime stories,
00:03:06died forever today.
00:03:13After becoming a ghost, I follow Mom, who looks like a walking corpse, all the way to the hospital.
00:03:20Under the harsh fluorescent lights, two metal paddles keep shocking my body.
00:03:24It must hurt, because Mom kept crying, but I couldn't feel the pain anymore,
00:03:29until the cold machine screamed into a flat line.
00:03:32The doctor shook his head helplessly.
00:03:35He draped a white sheet over my dust-covered face.
00:03:38Mom collapsed onto the cold tiles of the emergency room.
00:03:41She cried so hard that she couldn't make a sound.
00:03:44But where was Dad?
00:03:47I float through the long hospital corridors, searching for him.
00:03:51Through the half-open moor, finally, I found him.
00:03:55In the most luxurious VIP room at the end of the hallway,
00:03:58I see Aria lying on a soft hospital bed.
00:04:01Then, next to her was a giant pink gift box.
00:04:05The limited edition Barbie doll I had dreamed of.
00:04:08I begged Dad for an entire month.
00:04:10You know what he said?
00:04:12Too expensive.
00:04:13Little kids shouldn't be so vain.
00:04:18But now, he buys it for someone else's daughter,
00:04:22even without looking at the price tag.
00:04:24Liam, the VIP room is too expensive.
00:04:27If Chloe finds out you used her card, she'll be angry.
00:04:30Dad gently strokes her hair.
00:04:32His voice was softer than I had ever heard.
00:04:35It is fine.
00:04:36A good environment will help Aria recover.
00:04:38Chloe has lots of money, and she will not mind.
00:04:41Float up to the ceiling.
00:04:42I shouted in protest.
00:04:45That is Mom's money!
00:04:46But he couldn't hear me.
00:04:48His phone screen lit up.
00:04:50Dad glances it.
00:04:51Then, turns it off.
00:04:52Right at moment.
00:04:54Mom is standing outside the slightly open door, like a wandering ghost.
00:04:59Her once pure white dress is now stained dark red.
00:05:04With my blood.
00:05:05Her body is covered in dirt and wounds.
00:05:08She just stares at the scene inside the room.
00:05:10Liam and Serena's family are like a real happy family.
00:05:14They are laughing and enjoying themselves.
00:05:17The cold wind in the roadway blew through Mom's hair.
00:05:21She is holding her phone, which is still ringing.
00:05:25The last glim of light in her eyes goes out completely.
00:05:31Mom pushes open the hospital room door.
00:05:35Covered in dust and blood, she looks like something dragged back from hell, shattering the warmth of the room.
00:05:42Dad sees Mom.
00:05:43He pulls away from Serena, like he'd been electrocuted.
00:05:47Chloe?
00:05:48Why do you look like this?
00:05:50What are you doing here?
00:05:51So this is what you have been so busy doing?
00:05:54Can't even answer the phone?
00:05:55I could see her injured leg was still limping.
00:05:59I wanted to float over to Dad, tell him Mom was in pain, tell him I was already dead.
00:06:06But instead, Dad instinctively stepped in front of Serena's bed, as if Mom was some crazy woman who might hurt
00:06:14them.
00:06:14Chloe, can you be reasonable for once?
00:06:16Serena is a single mother.
00:06:17She almost fainted from stride earlier.
00:06:19I'm just here helping to comfort Aria.
00:06:21Helping?
00:06:22Helping?
00:06:23Liam, when you were saving them, did you think of Mia for even one second?
00:06:28Do you know whose blood this is?
00:06:30Chloe, enough.
00:06:31My job is to save the people in the most danger.
00:06:34You and Mia are fine now, aren't you?
00:06:37What's the big deal about a few minor injuries?
00:06:39You have to make it in the hospital?
00:06:41Fine?
00:06:42I float in midair, tears dripping down.
00:06:45Daddy, can't you see the blood on Mommy's clothes?
00:06:49That is my blood.
00:06:50Your own daughter is already covered with a white sheet.
00:06:54Liam, don't blame Chloe.
00:06:57It's all my fault.
00:06:58It's okay.
00:06:59This isn't your fault.
00:07:01Don't worry.
00:07:02I'll handle it.
00:07:03When Dad looks back at Mom, his eyes had turned ice cold.
00:07:06Go back to Mia.
00:07:07Take care of her.
00:07:08I will be home late.
00:07:09Mom looks at Dad's shameless face.
00:07:11Suddenly, she stops trembling, her eyes shifting from disappointment to calm.
00:07:15You'll never see Mia again.
00:07:18Mom walks away in disappointment.
00:07:20Dad shouts ridiculous a few times behind her back, but he doesn't chase after her at all.
00:07:25Because Aria on the hospital bed calls out weekly.
00:07:28Uncle Liam, don't go.
00:07:30Oh, I'm scared.
00:07:32He immediately turns around, hurried back to her hospital bedside looking utterly anxious,
00:07:37and gently took her hand.
00:07:39No, I'm not leaving.
00:07:41Sleep peacefully.
00:07:42I don't follow Mom.
00:07:44I stay in the hospital room, floating quietly beside Dad.
00:07:47Late at night, the VIP room is so quiet you could only hear the humidizer.
00:07:51Aunt Serena and Aria are both asleep.
00:07:53Dad sits in the companion chair, rubbing his reddened eyes.
00:07:56He looks so, so tired.
00:07:58Daddy's just too busy.
00:07:59He's a big hero.
00:08:01Heroes never have time for their own families.
00:08:04I am still secretly making excuses for him in my heart.
00:08:08He didn't not love me.
00:08:10He just didn't hear my cries for help.
00:08:12Once he was done with his work, he would definitely come home and tell me a bedtime story, right?
00:08:17I float down and walk in front of him.
00:08:20Daddy, I'm not angry at you anymore.
00:08:22It was so dark and cold under the rubble.
00:08:25Hold me, please.
00:08:26I stand on my tiptoes, reach out my transparent little hand.
00:08:33I want to touch his furrowed brow, just like when he used to tuck me in.
00:08:39However, my fingertips pass through his body, like a wisp of wind, without any resistance.
00:08:46I froze.
00:08:48Unwilling to give up, I try again.
00:08:51My entire arm went through his chest.
00:08:54I couldn't touch him anymore.
00:08:58Just then, Dad leans down.
00:09:01He gently tucks Aria's blanket and plants a tender goodnight kiss on her forehead.
00:09:08Watching that kiss, my transparent body felt as if it has been crushed all over again.
00:09:13So this is it.
00:09:14The dead cannot hug the living.
00:09:16And I finally understood.
00:09:18In this world, I am already a ghost with no place to belong.
00:09:22The next day, the sun is shining brightly.
00:09:25Dad goes for a walk in the park across to the hospital with Serena and Aria.
00:09:30The three of takes each other on the lawn.
00:09:33Their laughter echoes through the air.
00:09:35Just like a real family.
00:09:37Once upon a time, my parents and I were that happy too.
00:09:42The harsh sunlight pierces through my soul.
00:09:46I feel inexplicably cold.
00:09:48Not far away, I see Mom sitting on a park bench.
00:09:53My baby Mia.
00:09:57Aunt Chloe!
00:09:59Aria waves brightly at Mom.
00:10:04Chloe?
00:10:05What's wrong with you?
00:10:07Where's Mia?
00:10:08Why didn't you bring her to the park?
00:10:12She's not coming.
00:10:15You didn't forget you promised to spend her birthday with her tomorrow, did you?
00:10:19Of course I didn't.
00:10:20I've already got her gift.
00:10:22I'll be there.
00:10:23On time.
00:10:23You'd better remember.
00:10:27I see Mom cry again.
00:10:31I see Mom cry again.
00:10:31Mia.
00:10:38I'm totally fine, actually.
00:10:43It was all an act.
00:10:46I just didn't want Uncle Liam going to save Mia.
00:10:50So I clung to his leg and wouldn't let go.
00:11:02That collapse was brutal.
00:11:05No way, you snake.
00:11:07No way she made it out.
00:11:10She's dead for sure by now, right?
00:11:13I float in mid-air and cover my mouth in horror.
00:11:18Uncle Liam!
00:11:19Hey, kiddo.
00:11:20I just gave Aunt Kama a lollipop.
00:11:23I hope she won't be angry anymore.
00:11:26Dad smiles proudly and pat Aurea's head.
00:11:29He praises her for such a kind haute of a haise.
00:11:33Tomorrow morning, ten o'clock.
00:11:35The downtown church.
00:11:37Don't be late.
00:11:39Sewing this, Mama turns around and Zota way.
00:11:43Okay.
00:11:43He has no idea at all.
00:11:48Tomorrow's party wouldn't have a birthday cake.
00:11:52Or birthday candles.
00:11:55Only a cold coffin.
00:11:57My coffin.
00:12:00The party is held as scheduled.
00:12:03No colorful balloons.
00:12:05No sweet strawberry cake.
00:12:07Only a cold, solemn church.
00:12:10In the center of the church,
00:12:12a small, white, wooden box.
00:12:15That is my new bed.
00:12:16My body lies quietly inside,
00:12:18wearing the most beautiful princess dress
00:12:20Mom had ever bought for me,
00:12:22surrounded by white flowers.
00:12:24Mom walks up to the coffin,
00:12:27hands trembling.
00:12:28She places my favorite fairy tale book beside me.
00:12:31Mia.
00:12:32I am sorry.
00:12:35I never got to finish those stories for you.
00:12:39Didn't you say you wanted to see the ocean?
00:12:41I just wanted to watch you grow up safe and happy.
00:12:46She leans against the edge of the coffin.
00:12:49Tears fell heavily onto my face.
00:12:51Mom, don't cry.
00:12:54I float beside her,
00:12:56desperately trying to wipe away her tears.
00:12:58But my hands only pass through her cheeks.
00:13:05It is already 9.50.
00:13:07Her father still is not here?
00:13:09I heard that man is at the hospital with his mistress child.
00:13:13He won't even come to his own daughter's funeral.
00:13:19Chloe,
00:13:20maybe Liam is just stuck in traffic.
00:13:22Give him a call.
00:13:28Traffic jam?
00:13:29He completely forgot.
00:13:31I should have realized sooner.
00:13:33He never loved me.
00:13:35And he never loved Mia.
00:13:38Don't act impulsively.
00:13:40Liam is still Mia's father.
00:13:44I will give him one last chance.
00:13:47At Uncle Mason's pleading,
00:13:49Mom still dialed the number.
00:13:50The dialing screen shows calling for a long time.
00:13:54I pray devoutly.
00:13:56Dad, please,
00:13:58this is your last chance to see me.
00:14:02The call connects.
00:14:04I excitedly lean closer.
00:14:06I float in the air,
00:14:07hearing the chaotic background noise of a hospital from the phone.
00:14:10Chloe, I might be a little late.
00:14:12Dad's voice sounds so matter-of-fact,
00:14:14even with a hint of aneriation at being interrupted.
00:14:17I told you.
00:14:18Be here sharp at 10.
00:14:21Is Mia throwing a tantrum again?
00:14:24Calm her down first.
00:14:25Aria had some issues during her examination.
00:14:28I need to stay and handle it.
00:14:32Me?
00:14:33Throwing a tantrum?
00:14:34Again?
00:14:35I'm already a corpse, Daddy.
00:14:37How can I throw a tantrum?
00:14:39I instinctively look at Mom and for help.
00:14:42I see her close her eyes in utter disappointment
00:14:44and hang up the phone directly.
00:14:48The funeral will start on time.
00:14:50I won't wait for him anymore.
00:14:52I couldn't accept it.
00:14:54I want to see Dad.
00:14:57I want Dad to touch my cheek one last time.
00:15:00Driven by a strong desire,
00:15:03my soul followed the phone signal
00:15:05and traveled to Dad's side.
00:15:11Inside the VIP room,
00:15:13Aria is smugly winking at Aunt Serena.
00:15:16Then suddenly,
00:15:17she burst into loud sobs
00:15:19grabbing Dad's shirt tightly.
00:15:20I don't want Uncle Liam to go.
00:15:23I've never had a birthday.
00:15:25Mommy is always busy.
00:15:27No one stays with...
00:15:29Liam,
00:15:30you can go to celebrate Mia's birthday.
00:15:34Don't worry about us.
00:15:36A widow and her child.
00:15:39Liam holds Aria's hand,
00:15:41comforting her gently.
00:15:43No, no.
00:15:44I won't abandon you.
00:15:45It's fine.
00:15:46I'll stay a little longer,
00:15:48leaving until Aria falls asleep.
00:15:53Serena smiles with relief.
00:15:55How piercing that smile was.
00:15:57Just as Dad is holding Aria's hand,
00:16:00smiling with such affection,
00:16:01his phone on the night band lights up.
00:16:03A breaking news alert from a local news outlet.
00:16:06Dad glances at it casually
00:16:07and was about to swipe it away.
00:16:09This is the moment it touched the screen,
00:16:11as if electrocuted.
00:16:12The headline read,
00:16:13Downtown Collapse's latest victim list confirmed
00:16:16includes five-year-old girl.
00:16:19The photo attached to the news
00:16:20showed a bloodstained dress
00:16:22hanging from the edge of a white sheet.
00:16:25The dress he bought for me just last week.
00:16:27Liam's eyes locked onto that familiar hem.
00:16:31His throat bow bobs pain relief,
00:16:34and his face turns deathly pale in an instant.
00:16:39Uncle Liam?
00:16:41What's wrong with you?
00:16:45Mia!
00:16:56Uncle Liam?
00:16:57What's wrong?
00:16:58Aria shakes his hand.
00:17:00Dad's body begins to tremble violently.
00:17:03He stares at the photo.
00:17:04Eyes instantly turn red.
00:17:06Then, his lips jiver
00:17:07as he tries to click on the link.
00:17:08I float down,
00:17:10hovering above his finger.
00:17:11Click it, Dad.
00:17:12If you just click it,
00:17:13you'll see my name.
00:17:14Then you could know
00:17:15I've already turned into a cold,
00:17:17lifeless body.
00:17:18But just as his fingertip
00:17:19is about to touch the screen,
00:17:21Serena glances at the headline
00:17:23from the corner of her eye.
00:17:24Her expression shifts slightly.
00:17:26Then she suddenly waves her hand.
00:17:28A cup of boiling hot water
00:17:29is deliberately knocked over,
00:17:31all over Dad's pant leg.
00:17:33Oops!
00:17:34I'm so sorry, Liam!
00:17:35My hand slipped!
00:17:36Dad jumps up from the burn
00:17:38and the phone fell onto the hospital bed.
00:17:41Serena reacts swiftly,
00:17:42snatching the phone
00:17:43and pressing the lock button at once.
00:17:45The screen become black instantly.
00:17:47Liam shoves Serena away in terror,
00:17:50his voice trembling.
00:17:52Wait, Serena.
00:17:54That news just now.
00:17:56That dress.
00:17:58Mia was wearing that same dress
00:18:00when she left today.
00:18:10Liam, you're too tired
00:18:12and overthinking things.
00:18:14That kind of fast fashion floral dress
00:18:17is sold everywhere.
00:18:18Thousands of little girls wear them.
00:18:20Liam shakes his head,
00:18:22panic filling his eyes.
00:18:23But what if-
00:18:24There's no what if.
00:18:25Serena stares into his eyes.
00:18:27Think about it.
00:18:27If something really had happened to Mia,
00:18:30would Chloe be so calm calling you?
00:18:32Would she tell you to show up at 10 o'clock
00:18:34for Mia's birthday party?
00:18:35The bloodshot red in his eyes,
00:18:37gradually fading.
00:18:39Liam gasps for breath.
00:18:42You're right.
00:18:43You're right.
00:18:45Chloe said she was throwing a tantrum.
00:18:48Dead people don't throw tantrums.
00:18:50The hospital room is warm,
00:18:52but I feel so cold.
00:18:54Maybe because I am too far from Mom.
00:18:56I watched Dad carefully tuck Aria's blanket,
00:18:59promising to stay with her for another 10 minutes.
00:19:02Suddenly, I don't want to wait for him anymore.
00:19:05I pass through the pure white walls of the ward.
00:19:08I'm going back.
00:19:11I return to Mom's side.
00:19:13The ceremony is coming to an end,
00:19:15with the church bells rang.
00:19:16Sad hymns echo through the empty hall.
00:19:18Two staff members in black suits
00:19:21exchange grave glances
00:19:22and walk toward my body.
00:19:24They lift the pure white coffin lid,
00:19:26one on each side.
00:19:27They are about to seal me away
00:19:28in the darkness forever.
00:19:29Watching that slowly descending wooden board,
00:19:32I suddenly feel so afraid.
00:19:33I still remembered the night of my fifth birthday.
00:19:36The power went out,
00:19:37and the room was as dark as a monster's gaping mouth.
00:19:40I hid in the closet, crying in fear.
00:19:42It was Dad, holding a flashlight,
00:19:44who rushed in like a knight
00:19:45and pulled me tightly into his arms.
00:19:47At that time, he stroked my head,
00:19:50gently promised home.
00:19:51Don't be afraid, Mia.
00:19:53Whenever you're in trouble,
00:19:54Dad will appear like a superhero to protect you.
00:19:57Dad, it's so dark and cold here.
00:20:00Where is your superhero cape?
00:20:02Did you forget about me?
00:20:04No!
00:20:05Please, don't!
00:20:07Mom rushes forward,
00:20:08and holds onto the edge of the coffin desperately.
00:20:11I'm not ready to say goodbye to her yet!
00:20:13Please don't do this!
00:20:14Mom wails in despair.
00:20:16Her cries make everyone in the room tear up.
00:20:18The staff members look troubled,
00:20:20trying to pull her away,
00:20:21but she fights them off wildly.
00:20:23Stop!
00:20:24No!
00:20:25My Mia's afraid of the dark!
00:20:26Uncle Mason steps forward in tears,
00:20:28holding the struggling Chloe tightly from behind.
00:20:31Chloe, let go and give her peace.
00:20:34Mom collapses quickly into Uncle Mason's arms in tears.
00:20:37I float above the coffin,
00:20:39watching the lid closed inch by inch in despair.
00:20:41Dad, if you don't come soon,
00:20:44I'll really be locked away forever in this dark box!
00:20:52Just as the longest nail is about to be hammered in,
00:20:57sunlight mixed with cold wind pouring in,
00:20:59the crying in the hall stops abruptly.
00:21:02Everyone turns to look at the entrance.
00:21:04I float in midair,
00:21:05feeling as if my dead heart could beat again.
00:21:08The figure standing against the light at the door,
00:21:10could it be...
00:21:12Dad?
00:21:13The gate swings fully open,
00:21:15revealing nothing but emptiness inside.
00:21:18Just a strong gust of wind.
00:21:21My coffin is sealed shut for good.
00:21:23In the hospital room,
00:21:24Dad, who is watching Aria fall asleep so gently,
00:21:27suddenly clutches his chest in agony.
00:21:28A sharp, intense pain makes it almost impossible
00:21:31for him to sit still.
00:21:32Cold sweat pours down his forehead.
00:21:34Liam?
00:21:34Are you okay?
00:21:35I don't know,
00:21:37but it hurts so much here.
00:21:40Dad!
00:21:41It hurts, doesn't it?
00:21:43That's the same pain I felt
00:21:45when you left me under the rubble.
00:21:47Dad finally panics,
00:21:48and forces himself to stand up.
00:21:51I have to go.
00:21:53Mia's birthday is today.
00:21:55I'll come back to see you tomorrow.
00:21:57He grabs the pink Barbie doll gift box,
00:22:00and stumbles out of the hospital room.
00:22:02Back at the church,
00:22:03the staff member raises the cold hammer.
00:22:06Mom clings to the edge of my coffin,
00:22:08crying hysterically.
00:22:09Meanwhile, on the sunlit street,
00:22:11Dad slams the gas pedal to the floor.
00:22:13He looks at the pink gift box on the passenger seat.
00:22:16Guilt in his eyes slowly turns into anticipation.
00:22:19Mia, Daddy is almost there.
00:22:21Are you ready?
00:22:22But Dad, that Barbie doll in your hand
00:22:24is never bought for me.
00:22:25In the church,
00:22:26the first long nail is mercilessly hammered into the wood.
00:22:29Dad hums softly as he turns the steering wheel,
00:22:32a look of anticipation on his face.
00:22:34The second heavy blow.
00:22:36The second nail fell.
00:22:37Mom lies across my coffin,
00:22:39crying in despair,
00:22:40calling my name over and over again.
00:22:42Outside the church doors,
00:22:43Dad runs up the steps,
00:22:44out of breath,
00:22:45holding the pink gift box.
00:22:47The third blow.
00:22:48My coffin is sealed shut for good.
00:22:50Mom has completely lost her strength.
00:22:51She collapses on the ground,
00:22:53letting my coffin be carried away.
00:22:54Outside the church doors,
00:22:56Dad takes a deep breath.
00:22:57Wearing a smile,
00:22:58he pushes open the heavy wooden doors with both hands.
00:23:00Mia!
00:23:02Daddy's here!
00:23:15Mia!
00:23:20No colorful balloons.
00:23:22No happy birthday song.
00:23:24The church is filled with guests in black.
00:23:26White candles flicker gently.
00:23:28A scene of solemn peace.
00:23:30In the center of the church,
00:23:32my black and white portrait is surrounded by pure white lilies.
00:23:38Bad breeze is in place.
00:23:40His pupils dilate violently.
00:23:44No!
00:23:45This is impossible!
00:23:46It can't be!
00:23:48He starts frantically weaving through the church pews,
00:23:51searching and rummaging.
00:23:53Not behind the curtains.
00:23:55Not under the tables.
00:23:59Not in the crowd.
00:24:02Nia!
00:24:03Nia!
00:24:04Nia!
00:24:04Come out!
00:24:05Stop hiding from Daddy!
00:24:07Daddy bought you that doll you wanted so much!
00:24:11No one answers.
00:24:13Mom stands on the platform,
00:24:15calmly watching this absurd scene.
00:24:17The guests leave with sighs.
00:24:19As they go,
00:24:20they mutter with indignation.
00:24:22What a pathetic excuse for a father.
00:24:25Dad shoves aside the heavy pools roughly.
00:24:27He stumbles rushily to my portrait.
00:24:32His hands tremble as he reaches out
00:24:34to touch my bright smiling face in the photo.
00:24:36His eyes are bloodshot,
00:24:38staring at Mom like a mad beast.
00:24:39What the hell is going on?
00:24:41What did you do to Mia?
00:24:42Mom slowly raises her head.
00:24:44All that is left in her eyes is the calm of dead ash.
00:24:47You are late, Liam.
00:24:51You are playing a prank on me with Mia, are you not?
00:24:55Fine.
00:24:56I give up.
00:24:56Just tell me where Mia is!
00:24:59Mom yanks its dad his hand mercilessly.
00:25:02She speaks word by word,
00:25:04in the coldest voice,
00:25:06delivering the final verdict.
00:25:08You will never see her again.
00:25:16My soul floats in mid-air,
00:25:19watching Dad fall into complete despair.
00:25:22That superhero,
00:25:24who once stood tall like a mountain,
00:25:26now kneels before my coffin,
00:25:28sobbing like a pile of mud.
00:25:30I reach out to wipe his tears.
00:25:33I reach out to wipe his tears.
00:25:36But suddenly I realize...
00:25:39I don't feel sorry for him anymore.
00:25:42After my funeral,
00:25:44Dad becomes like an empty shell drained of his soul.
00:25:47He locks himself inside the house that once belonged to our little family.
00:25:52Drinks himself into a stupor every day.
00:25:54I have never seen Dad so broken.
00:25:57I used to think heroes were invincible.
00:26:01But the bloody truth tells me...
00:26:04Heroes make mistakes too.
00:26:07They choose the wrong people too.
00:26:10I almost forgive Dad.
00:26:13But I soon regret my generosity.
00:26:17Because Aunt Serena moves in,
00:26:19with Aria,
00:26:20brazenly and openly.
00:26:22Liam,
00:26:23that earthquake destroyed everything.
00:26:25We are homeless now.
00:26:27If you don't take us in,
00:26:29Aria will die.
00:26:31Serena's eyes glister with tears,
00:26:33clings to Dad's arm.
00:26:36Dad looks at her,
00:26:37then at Aria,
00:26:39who puts on her pitiful act.
00:26:43But he even gives in.
00:26:45He gives the door code to the woman,
00:26:48who indirectly caused my death.
00:26:50I float on the chandelier in the living room,
00:26:54watching Serena and her daughter make themselves at home.
00:26:58The moment Dad turns and walks into the kitchen,
00:27:00Serena's fragile mask tears apart instantly.
00:27:03She looks at my photo on the wall,
00:27:06and her eyes are full of disgust.
00:27:08Get rid of all this dead person's stuff.
00:27:10It's bad luck just looking at it.
00:27:12She orders Aria around.
00:27:15My photo frames,
00:27:16my paintbrushes,
00:27:17and even my favorite stuffed brunny.
00:27:20All swept into black garbage bags.
00:27:26I cry and try to stop them,
00:27:30but it is useless.
00:27:32My transparent hands pass through the disfarted items,
00:27:36over and over again.
00:27:39Little hands wave in the air desperately.
00:27:42Maybe God hears my crying.
00:27:44A gust of wind blows,
00:27:45and a flower pot on the window shell crashes to the floor.
00:27:48Dad hears the noise and comes out.
00:27:52Serena,
00:27:53what are you doing?
00:27:56Serena,
00:27:56what are you doing?
00:27:58Serena's face instantly puts a wounded expression.
00:28:04Liam,
00:28:05I just don't want you to feel sad
00:28:08every time you see these things.
00:28:11Aria chimes in too.
00:28:13Uncle Liam,
00:28:14Mom is just trying to help you move on.
00:28:17You're not mad at her,
00:28:18are you?
00:28:19Dad looks at Aria
00:28:20and opens his mouth.
00:28:22However,
00:28:23he can't even get a single word of blame out.
00:28:26Sorry,
00:28:27it's my fault.
00:28:28I shouldn't take this out on you.
00:28:30You're innocent.
00:28:31Aria smiles brightly.
00:28:33Uncle Liam,
00:28:34can I be your daughter too?
00:28:36I've always dreamed of having a hero dad like you.
00:28:39Thank you, Aria.
00:28:40You're so thoughtful.
00:28:41I float in the air
00:28:42and keep screaming.
00:28:43No!
00:28:44Dad only has one daughter,
00:28:46me!
00:28:47But they can't hear my heart breaking.
00:28:50I watch dad hug Serena and Aria.
00:28:52In that moment,
00:28:54my heart dies completely.
00:28:56That afternoon,
00:28:57Mom comes back to this house.
00:28:59With her back is Uncle Ryan,
00:29:01the bodyguard.
00:29:02Die red light flashes.
00:29:03Wrong password.
00:29:04Mom freezes in place.
00:29:06This place used to be my warmest home,
00:29:08but now it won't even let her through the front door.
00:29:11Uncle Ryan kicks the door open.
00:29:14Mom rushes into the living room,
00:29:16but her footsteps freeze the moment she sees the house.
00:29:20Empty.
00:29:21Completely empty.
00:29:24The shelves that once held my photos,
00:29:26bare.
00:29:27The drawings I made on the walls,
00:29:29cruelly covered up by landscape paintings.
00:29:32Where are Mia's photos?
00:29:34Where did they all go?
00:29:36Mom's voice is angry and trembling.
00:29:43I don't know.
00:29:44Maybe the cleaners packed them away.
00:29:48Her eyes are full venomous provocation.
00:29:51I know where they went.
00:29:54Mom says keeping dead people's things brings bad luck.
00:29:58So we threw all the dead person's stuff into the trash.
00:30:05The room falls into dead silence.
00:30:07I float in midair,
00:30:09seeing Mom's body tremble like a leaf in the wind.
00:30:12She slowly turns her head.
00:30:13Her eyes are bloodshot,
00:30:15as if they might drip blood.
00:30:17You threw away the last traces of Mia in this world?
00:30:23How dare you!
00:30:25Mom lunges at Serena like a mad lioness.
00:30:29She grabs the woman's red hair and slams her onto the hard wooden floor.
00:30:39Serena screams and tries to fight back,
00:30:41but Mom scrattles her and delivers a loud sharp slap.
00:30:44The crisp sound echoes through the living room.
00:30:47What a beautiful sound.
00:30:50I float up to the ceiling,
00:30:52and I can't help but giggle.
00:30:54Just then,
00:30:55Dad comes home.
00:30:56He pushes the door open.
00:30:58Seeing the scene,
00:30:59Dad rushes over in panic,
00:31:01trying to pull Mom away.
00:31:03Chloe,
00:31:04have you lost your mind?
00:31:05Stop it!
00:31:06Don't hurt innocent people!
00:31:09Innocent?
00:31:11Hearing those words,
00:31:13the hatred in Mom's eyes burns like fire.
00:31:16Before Dad can get close,
00:31:18Uncle Ryan blocks him like a mountain.
00:31:20His large hand grips Baz's shoulder tightly.
00:31:24Sir,
00:31:24Serena is currently trespassing,
00:31:26and Chloe is simply defending herself.
00:31:29Dad is completely restrained,
00:31:31but he congenitally haught.
00:31:34This is my house!
00:31:37Seize my guest!
00:31:38Mom stands up,
00:31:39looking down at Serena,
00:31:40who is sprawled on the floor like trash.
00:31:42Then she glances coldly at Dad.
00:31:44Your house?
00:31:44Liam Howard,
00:31:45have you forgotten?
00:31:46I'm the one paying the mortgage.
00:31:47Either you get Mia's things back,
00:31:48or you and these two bitches get the hell out.
00:31:50Dad's face cycles through shades of pale and red.
00:31:53He lowers his head,
00:31:54too humiliated to look up.
00:31:57The sun blazes overhead,
00:31:59and green flies buzz around the community trash bins.
00:32:03The air reeks of rotting garbage.
00:32:05My hero Dad is kneeling in the pile of waste,
00:32:09surrounded by leaking acidic liquid.
00:32:11Sweat pours down his face,
00:32:13and his hands are covered in black slud.
00:32:15He searches bag by bag for my belongings.
00:32:17My soul floats nearby,
00:32:19watching them reap what they sowed.
00:32:22Liam, this smell is unbearable.
00:32:24Can't we just buy her new things?
00:32:26Why do we have to dig through this dump?
00:32:28Dad ignores her.
00:32:29He carefully pulls a dirty,
00:32:30cracked photo frame from the trash.
00:32:33My baby picture,
00:32:34one month old.
00:32:35He wipes the frame,
00:32:36with his hands shaking.
00:32:37None of these things.
00:32:39I never gave her a single one.
00:32:46I'm a complete failure of a father.
00:32:51I remember.
00:32:53Every time I asked Dad for a gift,
00:32:55he always had an excuse.
00:32:57Not practical,
00:32:58too expensive.
00:32:59You already have too many toys.
00:33:01He never understood.
00:33:03I didn't just want the toy.
00:33:05I wanted proof that he loved me.
00:33:07Just then,
00:33:08Mom walks over.
00:33:10Behind her are several servants,
00:33:12carrying huge black garbage bags.
00:33:15Bang.
00:33:16Bang, bang.
00:33:17The bags slam onto the ground at their feet.
00:33:20The contents spill out.
00:33:22Silk dresses,
00:33:23designer handbags,
00:33:24high-end cosmetics,
00:33:26and the giant stuffed bear Dad bought for Ara.
00:33:28Dirty water splashes all over Serena.
00:33:31But right now,
00:33:32she doesn't even care about the filth.
00:33:33My limited edition bags!
00:33:35My couture dresses!
00:33:37She desperately tries to pick up her luxury items,
00:33:40now soaked in stinking sewage.
00:33:43Mom crosses her arms,
00:33:46looking down at her.
00:33:48Does it hurt?
00:33:50Does it break your heart?
00:33:52Mom's sharp high heel
00:33:54presses mercilessly
00:33:55onto the designer bag.
00:33:58It doesn't feel good, does it?
00:34:03Watching the things you prejish get trampled like garbage?
00:34:07Liam!
00:34:08Look at her!
00:34:08I already brought everything back!
00:34:10What more does she want?
00:34:11Liam looks at Chloe and frowns.
00:34:13You think just bringing it back is enough?
00:34:15You're gonna clean every single item until it shines.
00:34:17Then you'll crawl to my daughter's grave,
00:34:20kneel down,
00:34:21and apologize to her.
00:34:24Dusk at the cemetery,
00:34:25the wind is bone-killingly cold.
00:34:27Bright sunflowers surround my tombstone.
00:34:29Dad and Serena kneel side by side on the cold stone slab.
00:34:32Mom strokes my name on the grave.
00:34:34Her voice is so gentle it breaks the heart.
00:34:36Mia,
00:34:37Mommy brought her here to atone for her sins.
00:34:39Mom's eyes turn razor sharp.
00:34:40She reaches out suddenly and grabs the back of Serena's head,
00:34:44forcing her face down against the stone steps.
00:34:46For Seduyan,
00:34:47the married man,
00:34:48and destroying my family!
00:34:49Let me go!
00:34:50Serena struggles pathetically.
00:34:52Her delicate makeup smears with dirt.
00:34:54Mom slams her head against the tombstone again.
00:34:56And this one?
00:34:57For my daughter who died so horribly!
00:34:59Blood seeps from Serena's forehead.
00:35:01She lets out a pig-like squeal.
00:35:02You are more responsible than anyone else!
00:35:05Take it out on me!
00:35:06Dad can't bear it anymore.
00:35:07He struggles to plead for her.
00:35:09She's fragile.
00:35:10Something bad will happen!
00:35:11Mom stops.
00:35:12She slowly turns her head,
00:35:14looking at Dad like he's already dead.
00:35:17Then let her die.
00:35:18A life for a life?
00:35:20Isn't that fair?
00:35:21Dad stares at Mom in disbelief.
00:35:24I sit on my tombstone,
00:35:25swinging my transparent legs.
00:35:27Watching this scene,
00:35:28my heart feels nothing but pure satisfaction.
00:35:29But it's not the end.
00:35:31Mom stands up,
00:35:32taking out her phone.
00:35:33She points the camera at herself
00:35:34and presses the global livestream button on Instagram.
00:35:37Hell is only now opening its gates for them.
00:35:40The wind at the cemetery dries the tears on Mom's face.
00:35:43She stands tall, like a queen on her throne.
00:35:46She raises her phone,
00:35:47now broadcasting live to the world.
00:35:49The viewer count jumps wildly.
00:35:511,000, 10,000, 100,000.
00:35:53Dense comments scroll like falling snow.
00:35:56Mom turns the camera to Serena,
00:35:57who kneels on the ground,
00:35:58face covered in blood.
00:36:00And next to her, Dad,
00:36:01filthy and humiliated.
00:36:03Hello, everyone.
00:36:04My name is Chloe.
00:36:05Today, I want the whole world
00:36:07to see the true face of my husband, Liam Howard,
00:36:09the man they call a firefighting hero.
00:36:11Dad's face turns deathly pale.
00:36:13The rubble of the downtown collapse,
00:36:15this man abandoned our five-year-old daughter.
00:36:17He saved his first love's child instead.
00:36:19And while my daughter took her last breath,
00:36:21he was using our joint assets
00:36:23to buy that mistress a $100,000 apartment.
00:36:26The pain on Mom's face is raw and infectious.
00:36:28Chloe, you're insane.
00:36:30Turn it off.
00:36:30You'll ruin my career.
00:36:32Uncle Ryan kicks Dad hard in the back of his knee.
00:36:35Dad cries out in pain
00:36:37and falls to his knees again,
00:36:39right in front of my tombstone.
00:36:40My soul looks down at him from above.
00:36:43I don't feel sorry for him anymore.
00:36:45The wind picks up around them.
00:36:47It blows Serena's hair into disarray.
00:36:49She looks utterly pathetic.
00:36:51Don't film me.
00:36:52This is invasion of privacy.
00:36:53I'll sue you.
00:36:54Her screams are deranged.
00:36:56I float in midair
00:36:57and watch the flood of hate comments on the screen.
00:37:02I lean close to Dad's ear.
00:37:04Blow a cold breath.
00:37:07Dad?
00:37:08Do you regret it now?
00:37:11I see Dad shiver.
00:37:14Strange.
00:37:15Why does it feel like cold air is blowing on my ear?
00:37:19Serena grabs Dad's arm,
00:37:20whimpers pitifully.
00:37:22Liam, please, take me away from here.
00:37:27In the end, Dad still chooses Serena
00:37:30and shields her as they flee the scene.
00:37:33But they underestimate the power of the internet.
00:37:37Within two hours,
00:37:39the video spreads across the entire city.
00:37:42Serena and Aria flee back to the apartment Mom paid for.
00:37:47They barely sit down
00:37:49when an angry mob of neighbors
00:37:51smashes through the front door.
00:37:54Bam!
00:37:55The door slams against the wall.
00:37:57A dozen furious people
00:37:59storm into the living room like a hurricane.
00:38:02The red-haired woman leading them
00:38:04points at Serena's face with disgust.
00:38:07Our community doesn't welcome home-wrecking murderers.
00:38:11Get out!
00:38:12A fruit bowl is overturned.
00:38:14Bright fruits roll across the floor,
00:38:16crushed under stomping feet.
00:38:17That giant pink teddy bear Dad
00:38:19spent a fortune on for Aria.
00:38:21A furious man grabs it.
00:38:23The seams burst.
00:38:24White cheap cotton fluff
00:38:25flies through the air like snow.
00:38:27No!
00:38:28That's my bear!
00:38:30Aria shrinks into the corner of the sofa
00:38:32and lets out a desperate scream.
00:38:34Serena tries desperately to shield her.
00:38:36Her designer clothes tear,
00:38:38and her face gets slapped multiple times.
00:38:40She doesn't even know who did it.
00:38:43I float in the swirling cotton flour,
00:38:45watching this chaotic scene.
00:38:51Aria,
00:38:52you only lost a teddy bear.
00:38:55I lost my life.
00:38:57The mob trashes everything.
00:38:59They grab Serena and her daughter
00:39:01and throw them out onto the cold street like garbage.
00:39:05Aria!
00:39:05Aria!
00:39:06Aria!
00:39:08Aria!
00:39:09Aria!
00:39:10Aria!
00:39:12The door locks shut behind them.
00:39:15Merciless!
00:39:17Serena holds trembling Aria in her arms,
00:39:20her gaze slowly shifting from pity
00:39:23to a viper-like madness.
00:39:28I'm genuinely curious to see
00:39:31what Serena will pull now that she's homeless.
00:39:34So, my spirit quietly follows her.
00:39:39Serena takes Aria to a cheap, run-deck motel.
00:39:43In the bathroom, the shower is running.
00:39:46I phase through the wall and hover over the tub.
00:39:49What I see next leaves me surprised.
00:39:51Aria is wearing nothing but a thin sundress.
00:39:54Serena is pinning her down in the bathtub,
00:39:56and the poor girl is shaking uncontrollably from the cold.
00:39:59Mommy?
00:40:00What are you doing?
00:40:02I'm so cold.
00:40:04Serena has this crazy look in her eyes.
00:40:07She grabs a full bucket of ice
00:40:09and splash-dumps-dumps the whole thing into the tub
00:40:12without a second thought.
00:40:14No!
00:40:15Stop it!
00:40:15Please!
00:40:16Aria screams as the ice hits her.
00:40:19Serena holds her struggling shoulders down,
00:40:21her face twisting with the effort.
00:40:23Shut up!
00:40:24If we don't do this,
00:40:26we won't even be able to eat!
00:40:27We need Liam's sympathy!
00:40:29But Mommy,
00:40:30I can't breathe.
00:40:33My heart hurts.
00:40:35Aria's face turns deathly pale in seconds.
00:40:38Her lips turn blue,
00:40:40and she thrashels in the icy water
00:40:42like a fish gossiping for air.
00:40:44I watch from the ceiling,
00:40:46completely detached.
00:40:50The way Aria is crying and begging for her life,
00:40:54it's exactly how I looked under those ruins.
00:40:59The only difference is,
00:41:01I was killed by Dad's neglect.
00:41:10She's being drowned by her mother's greed.
00:41:14Dad,
00:41:15if you knew you sacrificed your own daughter
00:41:19just to save people this twisted,
00:41:25would you finally feel a shred of regret?
00:41:29Serena watches her daughter's breathing fade
00:41:32until Aria finally blacks out.
00:41:39Only then,
00:41:41does she frantically dial Dad's number.
00:41:44Liam!
00:41:45Help!
00:41:47Aria!
00:41:48Had a heart attack!
00:41:50Chloe sent people to scare her,
00:41:52and she collapsed!
00:41:55Outside the ER,
00:41:56the red light glares harshly.
00:41:58Dad comes charging in,
00:42:00drenched in sweat.
00:42:00The second Serena sees him,
00:42:02she collapses into his arms,
00:42:04sobbing.
00:42:05Liam!
00:42:06If Aria doesn't make it,
00:42:08I don't want to live anymore!
00:42:10What a total hypocrite!
00:42:12I sit on the bench,
00:42:13watching Serena-
00:42:15It is all Chloe's fault!
00:42:16If she had not stirred up
00:42:18all that trouble online,
00:42:20those thugs never would have come after Aria!
00:42:22Dad holds her tight,
00:42:24staring at the ER doors
00:42:25with the veins in his forehead bolsting.
00:42:27The doctor says she needs surgery immediately.
00:42:30Liam,
00:42:31what am I going to do?
00:42:32Hearing Serena pin everything on Mom
00:42:34makes me so mad I start stomping my feet in mid-air.
00:42:37Dad!
00:42:38She's a liar!
00:42:39Don't fall for it!
00:42:40I scream into his ear,
00:42:41but he doesn't hear a thing.
00:42:43He just squeezes Serena's shoulders.
00:42:45Don't worry.
00:42:46I'll handle the medical bills.
00:42:48Dad grits his teeth,
00:42:49giving every ounce of his sympathy to that snake,
00:42:52Serena.
00:42:52He doesn't even bother to double cheery check
00:42:55why Aria is actually sick.
00:42:57If he'd bothered to ask a single doctor,
00:42:59he'd know.
00:43:01Aria's heart stopped because of severe hypothermia.
00:43:04Being scared doesn't do that to a person.
00:43:07He stands up abruptly and storms out of the hospital
00:43:10in a blind rage.
00:43:12Watching him go,
00:43:14I feel a wave of pure nausea.
00:43:17Dad,
00:43:18you're not just blind.
00:43:20You're a complete and utter moron.
00:43:23Since you're so hell-tent on unpicking a fight with mom,
00:43:29go ahead.
00:43:32Go see exactly what kind of hell she has waiting for you.
00:43:38Dad kicks the front door of the villa open with a violent bang.
00:43:41Chloe,
00:43:42why can't you just leave Serena alone?
00:43:44They're innocent.
00:43:44He storms into the dining room,
00:43:46roaring at the top of his links.
00:43:48Aria is lying in a hospital bed unconscious right now.
00:43:50Is this what you wanted?
00:43:51My spirit drifts in right behind him.
00:43:53But instead of finding a guilty,
00:43:55sobbing wife,
00:43:56Har's met with the aroma of premium coffee
00:43:59and two faces full of cold mockery.
00:44:02Mom,
00:44:03is sitting by the sun-dreamt kitchen island,
00:44:06elegantly flipping through some documents.
00:44:08And standing right next to her is a tall,
00:44:11handsome man.
00:44:12It's uncle.
00:44:13Ryan leans in close,
00:44:14thoughtfully tucking a stray lock of hair behind Chloe's ear.
00:44:18Seeing dad standing there all disheveled and fuming,
00:44:21mom doesn't even bother to look up.
00:44:23What exactly am I supposed to be satisfied with, Liam?
00:44:26I simply sent a few people over to take back a house that belongs to me.
00:44:28Chloe sets her documents down and fixes her gaze on Liam.
00:44:31A cold plays on mom's lips.
00:44:32She looks at dad like he's a piece of trash.
00:44:34If that little brat drops dead just because she got a little spooked,
00:44:36that's hardly my problem.
00:44:37Dad's eyes widen like he's seeing a stranger.
00:44:40How can you be so vicious?
00:44:42Aren't you afraid of having blood on your hands?
00:44:45Vicious?
00:44:46Mom stands up abruptly,
00:44:47her powerful aura forcing Liam to take a half step back.
00:44:50You think I'm vicious?
00:44:52This is nothing compared to what my daughter went through.
00:44:55If it means making you suffer for the rest of your lives,
00:44:57I'll go to hell for it!
00:44:59Dad is left speechless,
00:45:00his face flushing with frustration.
00:45:02He turns and points a finger on Ryan,
00:45:04who is watching the scene with a faint, amused smile.
00:45:06And who the hell is he?
00:45:08You're bringing other men into our home?
00:45:10Instead of making excuses,
00:45:11Chloe links her arm through Ryan's
00:45:13and gives him a radiant, stunning smile.
00:45:15This is my house.
00:45:16It'll bring whoever I want back here.
00:45:18I perch myself on Ryan's shoulder,
00:45:19watching dad's face twist with a mix of jealousy and helplessness.
00:45:22I'm so happy I do a little flip in the air.
00:45:25Dad is raging, glaring daggers at Ryan.
00:45:28He originally came here to demand justice for Aria.
00:45:32She developed heart disease because of ice water.
00:45:35But now, with a nothing but pure unadulterated jealousy...
00:45:38Chloe, you cannot do this to me!
00:45:40We are not even divorced yet!
00:45:41Dad tries to reclaim his territory using his status as a husband.
00:45:45So what if we are not?
00:45:46We are just friends.
00:45:48Exactly like you and Serena.
00:45:52Surely you understand that kind of relationship better than anyone, right?
00:45:56Dad's face instantly turns a deep bruised purple.
00:46:00He stands there in total humiliation,
00:46:02his steps heavy, unable to move.
00:46:04I cannot help but cheer for...
00:46:06Without her money, dad can't even afford Aria's hospital bills.
00:46:09Knowing that Serena's little scheme is about to crash and burn
00:46:12makes me want to run laps around the living room.
00:46:15Since yours, Tone would determine to stay.
00:46:16Go to the kitchen and fix us some dinner.
00:46:18Lemia's hands clenched into fists.
00:46:20The knuckles white with suppressed rage.
00:46:22And remember, take good care of my guest.
00:46:24The warning in her smile was unmistakable.
00:46:26He turned and walked away,
00:46:28his shoulders slumped in defeat.
00:46:30Ten minutes later,
00:46:31the big hero who used to wear a crisp firefighting uniform
00:46:34and rescue people from ruins?
00:46:35Now, he has got a ridiculous pink floral apron
00:46:38seized around his waist,
00:46:39standing by the sink like a lowerly servant.
00:46:41He is scrubbing a cucumber so hard
00:46:43that water splashes all over his face.
00:46:45Meanwhile, just a wall away in the dining room,
00:46:47Mom and Ryan are having a blast.
00:46:49Their laughter drifts into the kitchen.
00:46:51I hover in the air,
00:46:52watching Dad's face turn a sickly shade of green.
00:46:54He grits his teeth,
00:46:55slamming the clear onto the cutting.
00:46:57You like a pathetic, stray dog right now.
00:47:00Dinner is finally served.
00:47:08Chloe, this stuff looks...
00:47:10barely edible.
00:47:12It is burnt to a crisp.
00:47:15Dad's breathing turns heavy in an instant.
00:47:17His fists clench deep in his apron pockets,
00:47:19knuckles cracking under the strain.
00:47:21Just as he is about to blow out a fuse,
00:47:23Mom casually stabs a slice of apple with her fork
00:47:25and holds it up to Ryan's...
00:47:27Then don't eat his garbage.
00:47:28Here, try this apple.
00:47:30Is it sweet?
00:47:37If it is from you,
00:47:38it is always sweet.
00:47:42Watching them flirt so shamelessly
00:47:43right in front of him,
00:47:45Dad's eyes turn a bloodshot vengeful red.
00:47:47He is losing his mind with jealousy.
00:47:49I hover above the dining table,
00:47:51watching Dad look so utterly pathetic and repressed.
00:47:54I can't resist adding a little fuel to the fire.
00:47:57Ugh, Liam, what is that smell?
00:47:59That is disgusting.
00:48:00Mom instantly covered her nose.
00:48:02Her face twisted in pure revulsion.
00:48:04Dad scrambles with a rag,
00:48:05trying to wipe himself down.
00:48:07But he only makes a bigger mess.
00:48:09He looks like a total clown.
00:48:10Perched on the chandelier.
00:48:12I can't help but gigger.
00:48:17Dinner ends in a suffocating, awkward silence.
00:48:23This is for you.
00:48:24I think the scent really suits you.
00:48:27Ryan looks flattered,
00:48:28casting a sidelight glance at Dad,
00:48:30who's scrubbing dishes in the kitchen.
00:48:35Has been this a little awkward?
00:48:37Awkward?
00:48:38Why would it be?
00:48:39Liam is famous for being generous.
00:48:41He's so busy playing the good Samanerton.
00:48:44I'm sure he's thrilled I finally have someone to keep me company.
00:48:47Isn't that right, Liam?
00:48:49The loud break crack of a shattering plate
00:48:52echoes from the kitchen.
00:48:54Dad's completely heartbroken.
00:48:57It's getting late, Ryan.
00:48:59Don't you think it's time to head out?
00:49:02Mom grinned by his tie, pulling him close.
00:49:06Why leave so late?
00:49:09I can go to your room and give you a full body massage.
00:49:15You are a woman, and he is a grown man!
00:49:20Do you honestly think it's appropriate to go into his room dressed like that?
00:49:27Mom doesn't back back down.
00:49:29She steps closer,
00:49:31patting Dap's rigid cheek with her long, slender fingers.
00:49:35Don't be so jealous, Liam.
00:49:37Drop the pathetic act of possessiveness.
00:49:41She brushes past Dad, who stands frozen in place,
00:49:45and links arms with Ryan as they walk toward the guest room at the end of the hall.
00:49:51Dad stands in the dark corridor alone.
00:49:54The door's locked tight.
00:49:56Dad's entire world has collapsed.
00:50:02Early the next morning,
00:50:03Dad, who had spent the entire night being eaten live by jealousy and humiliation,
00:50:07receives a barrage of frantic calls from Serena.
00:50:09Watching I was sobbing with claiming Zion with dark area had suffered a heartache attack
00:50:13and needed media under his surgeries and a martyr-like expression.
00:50:16I know exactly what was coming.
00:50:17He is ready to play the savior again.
00:50:21Chloe, we need to talk.
00:50:23He took a deep breath, his tone dripping with self-righteousness.
00:50:28Back then, every time he started a sentence like like that,
00:50:32it meant I was about to get a lecture.
00:50:35I know you are mad at me.
00:50:36I can take the humiliation you put me through last night.
00:50:39I can live with it.
00:50:42But Area's heart condition has flared up.
00:50:45She is in the ER right now.
00:50:47She is just a little girl, the same age as Mia.
00:50:50His voice is almost pleading,
00:50:51yet he still manages to sound so condescending.
00:50:55You are a good person.
00:50:57You have always been.
00:50:59Are you really going to let your hatred for me get in the way
00:51:02and let an innocent child die?
00:51:05An innocent child?
00:51:07Hovering in midair,
00:51:08I feel myself shaking with pure rage at those words.
00:51:12Dad, I am also innocent.
00:51:15Why did you abandon me?
00:51:17Did you ever give a single thought to me?
00:51:20Right then, I feel a strange surge of power.
00:51:23I look down and see my transparent fingertips.
00:51:29Frosting over with a layer of bone-chilling white ice,
00:51:33fueled by my absolute fury.
00:51:35So my hatred actually has the power to touch this world.
00:51:40I lash out with my hands.
00:51:42A crystal goblet sitting right next to mom shatters instantly.
00:51:50Red gash across dad's hypocritical face.
00:51:53Dad clutches his bleeding cheek in terror,
00:51:57stumbling back with his eyes wide,
00:51:59looking like he had just seen a ghost.
00:52:03After dad's self-rightness take the high road speech,
00:52:06mom looks absolutely disgusted.
00:52:07She stands up,
00:52:08looking at him like he's a cockroach she just found in her soup.
00:52:11Kindness?
00:52:12Liam, how dare you say that?
00:52:14You want my money to save the one who killed my daughter?
00:52:17And I'm supposed to be reasonable?
00:52:18Chloe, how did you get this cold-blooded?
00:52:21Area is innocent.
00:52:22If Mia were looking down on us,
00:52:24she would never want to see her mother turn into a heartless murderer.
00:52:29Hearing him use my name to guilt-trap mom might blood boil.
00:52:33I channel every bit of my energy
00:52:35and slam a gust of freezing wind right into him.
00:52:37The firefighting hero award hanging on the wall,
00:52:40his pride and love flies off and shatters right at his feet.
00:52:43Shut up!
00:52:44You don't get to say Mia's name!
00:52:45If you're so worried about your soulmate,
00:52:47then go save her yourself!
00:52:48Mom grabs the divorce papers she'd already prepared
00:52:51and hurls them straight at his face.
00:52:53Sign them and get the hell out of my house.
00:52:55I'm not giving you or them a single cent.
00:52:58Fine!
00:52:59Fine!
00:53:00Consider it signed!
00:53:01I don't want your dirty dunny anyway!
00:53:03He scribbles his name in a rage and storms out,
00:53:06slamming the door behind him.
00:53:07I drift down next to mom,
00:53:09watching his back as he walks away,
00:53:11and I can't help but smile.
00:53:13Go ahead, dad.
00:53:14Go save your precious Serena and her kid.
00:53:16I'm just getting started with them.
00:53:19The VIP hospital room is dead silent in the middle of the night.
00:53:22I drift inside,
00:53:23my transparent toes hovering just above Serena's bedside.
00:53:26She's curled up on the cat,
00:53:27probably having some beautiful dream.
00:53:29As I stare down at the two of them,
00:53:30who had nested in a life that wasn't theirs,
00:53:32I slowly raise my hand.
00:53:33I don't need to get back as a little trip down memory lane would be more than enough.
00:53:36The smell of disinfectant in the air begins to shift,
00:53:39turning into the suffocating scent of concrete dust
00:53:42mixed with the metallic tang of dried blood.
00:53:44Serena at brow and frowes at the stench,
00:53:47and she tosses and turns uncomfortably.
00:53:50Who, who's under there?
00:53:51No answer.
00:53:52Her hand shakes as she reaches for the light switch,
00:53:55but her eyes accidentally catch the wall.
00:53:57At some point,
00:53:58a streak of blood appears on the white paint.
00:54:00Lean closer to her ear and let out a soft, icy breath.
00:54:03Auntie Serena,
00:54:04the rocks are so heavy,
00:54:05it hurts me.
00:54:07Ah!
00:54:08No!
00:54:08Get away!
00:54:09Don't come after me!
00:54:09I didn't kill you!
00:54:10That's,
00:54:10that's on your father!
00:54:12Yeah,
00:54:12I kept Leon from going to the ruins to save you,
00:54:14but I didn't have a choice!
00:54:15I lost my husband!
00:54:16I had nothing!
00:54:17I had to hold on to him like he was all I had!
00:54:19He is the one who chose to play the hero and pick us!
00:54:21Listening to her speak without a shred of remorse,
00:54:24my gaze turned ice cold.
00:54:26She's still denying it!
00:54:33Fine,
00:54:34then let's show you what happens next.
00:54:37Ah!
00:54:37Let me go!
00:54:38Please,
00:54:39let me go!
00:54:40I'll tell you everything!
00:54:41It was me!
00:54:42I hurt Aria just to keep Liam!
00:54:44I'm a terrible mother!
00:54:45I don't deserve her!
00:54:47I'm sorry!
00:54:48I'm so sorry!
00:54:50Please,
00:54:50just let me go!
00:54:52The late night snacks hit the floor with a heavy thud,
00:54:54hot soup splashing everywhere.
00:54:55What did you just say?
00:54:56Every single word Sierra just spit out has pierced Dad's ears.
00:54:59He uses a sense of heroism.
00:55:00He was saving a poor struggling of my death,
00:55:02telling himself it was the right thing to do in Spam and of blaming Zarina.
00:55:04But now,
00:55:04the brutal truth is like a rusty saw,
00:55:06hacking straight through his delusion.
00:55:07Liam,
00:55:08no,
00:55:09let me explain!
00:55:10I was just having a nightmare!
00:55:15I was just having a nightmare!
00:55:18Get off me!
00:55:22Dad's massive hands wrap around Serena's neck,
00:55:25squeezing tight.
00:55:27It was you!
00:55:29You're the reason my Mia is dead!
00:55:31Dad!
00:55:33You've been lying to me this whole time!
00:55:35You poisonous bitch!
00:55:37Let go!
00:55:38Liam,
00:55:39I can't breathe!
00:55:40Her eyes roll back as she claws frantically at his arms,
00:55:42leaving behind rows of bloody scratches.
00:55:44I hover in the air,
00:55:45watching with cold indents as this perfect couple tears each other apart.
00:55:48Dad,
00:55:48what's the point of choking her now?
00:55:50Even if you rip her to shreds,
00:55:51I'm never coming back.
00:55:52Just as Serena is one second away from taking her last breath,
00:55:57bam!
00:55:58The hospital door is slammed open once again.
00:56:02I told you I'd make you both pay.
00:56:08Pull them apart!
00:56:12Several burly officers rush in,
00:56:16forcibly dragging a frenzied dad off Serena
00:56:19and penning his arms behind his back against the wall.
00:56:23Serena Ellitz,
00:56:24we have received critical audio evidence provided by Mrs. Chloe Howard.
00:56:28You are under arrest for suspicion of murder,
00:56:30felsony child abuse,
00:56:31and large-scale fraud.
00:56:33The cold handcuffs snap shut,
00:56:35locking tight around Serena wrists.
00:56:36The fear finally sets in.
00:56:38Please, let me go!
00:56:40I can't go to prison!
00:56:42Aria needs her mother!
00:56:44Mom looks down at her,
00:56:45her eyes cold without sympathy.
00:56:48Take her away.
00:56:49Prison should give her plenty of time to think.
00:56:51On the hospital bed,
00:56:52Aria weakly opens her eyes,
00:56:54her face still deathly pale.
00:56:56Two stone-faced officers step forward and pick her up by force.
00:56:59Aria does not understand what is happening yet,
00:57:01but she starts struggling.
00:57:02I want Mommy!
00:57:03I want Uncle Liam!
00:57:05Let me go!
00:57:06This little brat,
00:57:06who used brag in front of my mom
00:57:08and maliciously curse me to dead,
00:57:10is now crying like a pathetic beggar.
00:57:12I drift down to the hospital window and,
00:57:14from the other side of the glass,
00:57:16make a huge mocking face at her.
00:57:18Aria, did you not love stealing other people's dads?
00:57:21Well,
00:57:21now you do not have one anymore,
00:57:24not even your mom.
00:57:26And trust me,
00:57:28those hard beds in the orphanage?
00:57:31Nothing like your comfy VIP room.
00:57:38I watch as Serena is roughly dragged away by the police,
00:57:42her blood-catting screams echoing through the entire hallway.
00:57:46Meanwhile,
00:57:47Dad,
00:57:48the once-proud firefighting hero,
00:57:51is slumped on the floor tiles.
00:57:54He stares at the mess around him,
00:57:57his eyes as hollow as a completely broken puppet.
00:58:01Mom turns around,
00:58:03leaving without giving him a single glance.
00:58:13Mom,
00:58:14we won!
00:58:16The morning sun outside the courthouse feels cold and sterile.
00:58:24I've always hated the vibe of this place,
00:58:27so I just sit on the front steps and wait.
00:58:32Finally,
00:58:33Mom strides out those massive doors,
00:58:36her heels,
00:58:37clicking against the stone,
00:58:39with total confidence.
00:58:41She's holding the official divorce re-read,
00:58:44looking like she's finally shed a heavy skin.
00:58:47Dad comes stumbling out after her,
00:58:49looking like a total wreck.
00:58:52Chloe,
00:58:52wait!
00:58:55Can we please just talk for a second?
00:58:58His eyes are bloodshot,
00:58:59and his voice is thick with desperation.
00:59:04Mom stops and turns around.
00:59:07She looks down at him with the kind of icy stare you'd give a complete stranger.
00:59:12Tears stream down Liam's face,
00:59:15disappearing into his messy stubble.
00:59:17I know I've put you through hell,
00:59:20and I want to apologize for everything.
00:59:26I quit the fire department.
00:59:28I've signed up to be a volunteer teacher in the slums.
00:59:32Dad's voice breaks,
00:59:34trying that same old self-exhaustion act,
00:59:37hoping to wring one last bit of pity out of Mom.
00:59:40In his mind,
00:59:41if he looks miserable enough,
00:59:43she'll soften like she always used to.
00:59:45Maybe even give him a hug.
00:59:47Is that it?
00:59:49Dad looks stunned.
00:59:51He definitely didn't expect her to be this indifferent.
00:59:58All right then.
00:59:59Safe travels.
01:00:01Goodbye.
01:00:02Without a hint of hesitation,
01:00:05Mom turns her back on him.
01:00:07She walks straight over to Ryan,
01:00:10who's been waiting by the curb,
01:00:13and slides into the back of his black Bentley.
01:00:17I hover in the air,
01:00:19watching Dad collapse onto the rough stone pavement of the courthouse,
01:00:23sobbing his heart out.
01:00:32Too little.
01:00:33Too late, Dad.
01:00:43Your apology isn't worth a damn thing now.
01:00:48Mom drives off in the black Bentley with Ryan.
01:00:51I hover in mid-air,
01:00:53looking down at Dad kneeling on the rough pavement.
01:00:57Suddenly,
01:00:57I'm curious.
01:00:59I want to see what a hero who has lost everything does next.
01:01:03Dad stays on his knees for a long time before finally swaying to his feet.
01:01:07He wanders onto the street like a zombie,
01:01:09his soul completely hollowed out.
01:01:11I follow him,
01:01:12watching him walk from dawn until dusk.
01:01:14He doesn't eat a single bite or drink a drop of water.
01:01:18People on the street point and stare,
01:01:20but he is deaf to it all.
01:01:22He just keeps moving.
01:01:23It is late at night when he finally stops.
01:01:25He has reached the center of the city,
01:01:27standing at the very site of the collapse.
01:01:29Yellow police tape still surrounds the area.
01:01:31This is where I died.
01:01:32This is where it all began.
01:01:35I watch him pull that pink Barbie doll,
01:01:37the one he never got to give me,
01:01:39out from inside his jacket.
01:01:40Mia,
01:01:41Daddy's here now.
01:01:43I'm taking you home.
01:01:45Suddenly pulls out a large canister from somewhere,
01:01:47and starts drenching himself,
01:01:48pouring it from his head down to his toes.
01:01:50Click.
01:01:51The crisp sound of metal breaks the dead silence.
01:01:54A tiny blue flame flickers on his lighter,
01:01:56and without a second thought,
01:01:57Liam lets it go.
01:01:58A massive wall of fire erupts instantly,
01:02:00swallowing Liam whole.
01:02:01The roaring flames melt the firefighting uniform
01:02:03he was once so proud of.
01:02:04The fire chars the very arms he used to hold everyone but me.
01:02:07I drift just outside the heat of the blaze,
01:02:09quietly watching him struggle in the fire,
01:02:12until he finally collapses,
01:02:13turning into a blackened heap.
01:02:15Those eyes that used to look at me with warmth
01:02:17are now nothing but ash.
01:02:18Dad,
01:02:19I don't hate you anymore,
01:02:20because honestly,
01:02:21you're not even worth the effort.
01:02:22By the time the fire burns out,
01:02:25dawn has broken.
01:02:27I guess it is time for me to go,
01:02:29too.
01:02:30I turn into a golden breeze,
01:02:33drifting through the city streets,
01:02:35and floating to Mom's side one last time.
01:02:38Mom is leaning back in Uncle Ryan's arms,
01:02:40quietly watching the world outside the window.
01:02:42I lean in and leave a cold,
01:02:44weightless kiss on her cheek.
01:02:45Goodbye, Mom.
01:02:46I wish you every happiness.
01:02:48I don't say another word.
01:02:49I just brush past her hair and graze her cheek,
01:02:52like a shadow of a hug.
01:02:53The moment the breeze touches her,
01:02:55Mom's calm expression freezes.
01:02:57It is like she feels something.
01:02:58She intinctively reaches up,
01:03:00her fingertips brushing the exact spot
01:03:02where my phantom kiss landed.
01:03:04I see her eyes well up with tears.
01:03:06Chloe, what's wrong?
01:03:07Are you cold?
01:03:08Mom doesn't say anything.
01:03:10She just stares at the windowsill.
01:03:13Even though there is no wind,
01:03:15the potted sunflower suddenly tilts
01:03:18and sways just a little.
01:03:23Mom rests her head on Ryan's shoulder.
01:03:26As she watches a ray of sunlight
01:03:28pierce through the clouds,
01:03:30a smile spreads across her face.
01:03:35Mom, you felt that, didn't you?
01:03:38I close my eyes and let go,
01:03:40flying towards the warmest light,
01:03:43finally at peace.
01:03:48Time.
01:03:50It has its own kind of gentle magic.
01:03:53They named me,
01:03:55Mia.
01:03:57My mom.
01:04:00My dad.
01:04:04They loved me so much.
01:04:14Through the haze,
01:04:16I hear a nursery rhyme,
01:04:18the one I loved most when I was five.
01:04:21Wait,
01:04:22is this heaven?
01:04:24No,
01:04:25my sweet girl.
01:04:26This is where I will always wait for you.
01:04:29I love you so much.
01:04:30I know.
01:04:57Welcome back, my little angel.
01:04:59Surrounded by the warmth of a steady heartbeat, I start to smile, too.
01:05:06This time, I know for sure, I have finally been born into a world of real love.
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