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01:00I used to spend hours getting ready for Seth
01:02Full face of makeup
01:04Tight designer dresses
01:05Always making sure I looked absolutely perfect for him
01:08But I didn't need to do that anymore
01:10Because I'm pregnant
01:12And my husband refused to let me be uncomfortable
01:14He banned heavy makeup
01:16And had this cheap loungewear custom tailored for me in Paris
01:20Listening to them mock me
01:21It suddenly clicked
01:22They only read the name on the corporate dispatch
01:25They had no idea the VIP they were picking up
01:27Was me
01:28Since I wasn't saying anything
01:30Vanessa it's good you're back
01:32Seth actually spent years looking for you
01:34He asked about you everywhere
01:41Chloe's kid starts preschool next week
01:43From now on you're in charge of the drop off
01:45He was still so incredibly arrogant
01:47But I wasn't that naive little girl anymore
01:50I didn't want to waste another second on them
01:52I was just about to tell them exactly who I was
01:55I am
01:56Vanessa please don't be mad at Seth
01:58He's just trying to take care of you
01:59You disappeared for three years
02:01Who knows what kind of shady stuff you had to do to survive
02:04Look at how run down you are
02:06Seth wanted to make you my personal secretary
02:08But clearly you can't handle that
02:10Don't worry
02:11Being my Nerny is a respectable job
02:14No one will look down on you
02:16Seth saw my scowl
02:18And thought I was just jealous
02:20Alright Vanessa
02:21Drop the attitude
02:22You clearly can't survive out there
02:24So stop throwing tantrums
02:26Take care of the kid and learn your place
02:28Don't worry
02:29My mansion has a perfectly good nursing room in the basement
02:33Damn Vanessa
02:34Look how good Seth is to you
02:37He's giving you free room and board
02:40Isn't babysitting better than whatever trashy life you're living now
02:43Hurry up and say thank you
02:44Don't you worry dear
02:46If my son acts up
02:47I'll make sure to set him straight for you
02:49I won't let you be mistreated
02:51Why would she be mistreated?
02:53She ran away over a tiny little misunderstanding
02:56If she hit rock bottom out there
02:58She deserves to suffer a little
03:00Hearing that
03:00My heart actually skipped a beat
03:02After three years
03:03He still fought ditching me at the county clerk's office
03:06For Chloe
03:07Was just a tiny little misunderstanding
03:09The Seth who used to love me was truly dead
03:11He wasn't the boy who carried me across town
03:13Ignoring his own bleeding cuts
03:15But whatever
03:16It was all in the past
03:18None of it mattered anymore
03:20Besides
03:20I'm about to give birth to my second baby anyway
03:26Aren't you here to pick me up?
03:28Let's go
03:33Pick you up?
03:34Don't make me laugh
03:35Read it carefully
03:36We are waiting for Mrs. Vance
03:38Do you even know who that is?
03:40Mrs. Vance is the matriarch of the Vance family
03:43She is the actual wife of Grayson Vance
03:46Grayson Vance is a ruthless billionaire
03:48But he's completely obsessed with his wife
03:50Rumor has it
03:51He stayed single for years
03:53Just waiting for her
03:54Everyone in the industry knows the rule
03:56Don't try to kiss up to Grayson
03:58Kiss up to Mrs. Vance
04:00She is his entire world
04:02Listening to them gossip about my marriage
04:04I couldn't help it
04:06A genuine, happy smile spread across my face
04:08We had been married for three years
04:11Grayson's empire had only gotten bigger
04:13And his reputation as a fiercely devoted husband
04:16Had spread everywhere
04:17To win his wife's heart
04:18Grayson Vance bought a custom diamond bracelet at Christie's
04:22It's called Eternal Heart
04:24It cost $20 million
04:26Mrs. Vance is literally the most envied woman on earth
04:33That's the exact same bracelet
04:42It's a pretty good fake
04:44Which broke delivery guy bought this for you?
04:46Buying you a cheap knockoff
04:48Absolute trash
04:53Wow, it really is a high quality fake
04:55Way better than the replica I bought
04:57But I'd never actually wear mine in public
04:59It's so embarrassing
05:01These overseas knock-ups hit different
05:03The wait actually feels real
05:08Or what, Vanessa?
05:10Are you gonna tell us you're the real Mrs. Vance?
05:12Are you the legendary billionaire's wife?
05:19Vanessa, just sell this fake to me
05:21I'll pay you double what your broke boyfriend paid
05:24Give that back right now
05:26Grayson gave that to me
05:27Shut your mouth
05:38Vanessa, do you have a death wish?
05:41You think you can just casually drop Mr. Vance's name?
05:44Are you trying to get me killed?
05:45Do you have any idea how hard we fought for this airport pickup?
05:48Grayson Vance bought out Seth's company last year
05:51Our entire livelihoods depend on him now
05:53The only way Seth keeps his executive spot
05:56Is if we impress Mrs. Vance
05:58And you're out here spreading psychotic rumors that you know the CEO?
06:01Are you trying to ruin Seth's career?
06:03I wiped the blood from my split lip
06:05My stare must have been dead cold
06:07Because Seth frowned
06:08A flicker of genuine panic flashed across his eyes
06:11Vanessa, you ungrateful bitch
06:13Seth was kind enough to offer you a roof over your head
06:17Don't push your luck
06:18I know you're bitter about the past
06:21But trying to sabotage his career out of petty revenge?
06:24That's sick
06:25Hearing her say that
06:27It felt exactly like three years ago
06:29No matter what I did
06:30Chloe would twist it
06:32She would feed her poisoned version of reality to Seth
06:34In the early days, he used to defend me
06:37But by the end, he always took her side
06:39Just like right now
06:45You're such a jealous shrew
06:47But this time, he didn't keep screaming at me
06:49Then he pulled out his checkbook
06:51For the sake of what we used to be
06:52I'll let this slide
06:54Take the cash
06:55Go buy some clothes that don't look like trash
06:58If you really don't want to nanny Chloe's kid
07:00I'll pull some strings and get you a decent job next week
07:04Don't worry
07:05Ever since the Vance acquisition
07:06This kind of money is pocket cheese to me
07:09No thank you sir
07:10I don't take handouts from strangers
07:16I practically sprinted out of the arrival's terminal
07:18Hitting the fresh air outside
07:20Finally pushing down the nausea churning in my stomach
07:23My mind flashed back to three years ago
07:25My parents had been pressuring me into an arranged marriage overseas
07:29I fought them on it
07:30I could never marry him
07:32I begged Seth, my boyfriend of seven years
07:35Let's get married, okay?
07:35To just elope with me
07:36Seth agreed
07:37Let's leave here
07:38But when I showed up at the county clerk's office
07:41He brought his childhood sweetheart, Chloe
07:44Her child needs a legal father
07:46I will divorce Chloe in a month
07:48Then marry you
07:49He told me not to overthink it
07:51Watching him hold her hand and walk into that clerk's office
07:54I'm completely done
07:55I flew overseas for a blind date that very night
07:58A month later, I married Grayson Vance
08:01A year later, we had our first baby
08:03And now, I'm pregnant with our second
08:06Honestly, if it wasn't for Grayson's family memorial
08:09I never would have set foot back in this country
08:11And I definitely wouldn't have bumped into Seth
08:15Three days later
08:17I showed up to the corporate gala alone
08:19Wearing light makeup and my custom loungewear
08:21The second Seth saw me, his eyes lit up
08:24A smug smirk spread across his face
08:27You said you didn't want to come?
08:29But here you are
08:30Listen, if you want me back
08:31You need to at least dress the part to match my new status
08:37Vanessa, I'm talking to you
08:38Our seats are right here
08:39Where do you think you're going?
08:40Those are your seats
08:43My seat is over there
08:44Vanessa, how did you sneak in here?
08:47Are you here to ruin everything?
08:50How dare you wear that bracelet?
08:54Wait, is that the Eternal Heart Diamond Bracelet?
08:57Mr. Vance bought that for his wife?
08:59Tonight is Mrs. Vance's first public appearance
09:01Is this girl trying to mock the billionaire's wife?
09:04She sneak in?
09:05Is she trying to humiliate us in front of Mr. Vance?
09:07One of the executives turned to Seth
09:09Excuse me, Seth
09:10Is this young lady your friend?
09:15No
09:15I don't know her
09:17Take that fake bracelet off and get out
09:20Are you sure you want me to leave?
09:22Chloe realized people were watching her
09:24Her eyes turned vicious
09:25Stop acting like you're special
09:27Take it off
09:28She lunged forward to rip it off my wrist
09:30I swatted her hand away and stepped backward
09:40Treating this cheap garbage like treasure?
09:43My hand throbbed from her heel
09:44My wrist was bleeding and torn
09:46But I just sat there
09:48Staring blankly at the snapped bracelet
09:50And the diamonds scattering across the floor
09:52Pick her up and throw her out!
09:55A few security guards immediately surrounded me
09:58They reached down to grab my arms and legs
10:00I panicked and struggled
10:02Stop touching me!
10:03I am Grayson Vows'
10:06Chloe slapped me across the face before I could finish
10:10Are you gonna start spreading rumors that you're Mr. Vance's mistress now?
10:13You psychotic bitch
10:15She backhanded me a second time
10:17When I flew back to the States
10:19I didn't want to bother with revenge
10:20It felt beneath me
10:22But right now
10:23I was going to make sure she paid for this
10:25Seth crouched down in front of me
10:27He reached out to touch my bleeding wrist
10:29Vanessa
10:29Are you done throwing your little fit?
10:32You showed up wearing a fake diamond bracelet
10:35Dressed like a complete mess
10:37Just because you see I'm rich now
10:39And you wanna make me jealous?
10:40If you want me back, just beg
10:42I'll say yes
10:44Seth
10:45You are absolutely screwed
10:49Suddenly, the entire ballroom went dead silent
10:52Mr. Vane is here!
10:54Behave yourself!
10:55And don't worry Vanessa
10:56Chloe and I are already divorced
10:58I stared at him, rubbing my bruised hand
11:00This man was absolutely repulsive
11:02What did his divorce have to do with me?
11:04At that exact moment
11:05Grayson walked through the doors
11:07Surrounded by a massive entourage of bodyguards and executives
11:10He was holding our toddler in his arms
11:12Once they got into the ballroom, my son squirmed to get down
11:15Grayson set him on the floor
11:17The adorable little boy instantly captured the entire room's attention
11:20His nanny hurried nervously right behind him
11:23Seth didn't notice who the kid was running toward
11:25Vanessa, if you stop acting jealous of Chloe
11:28I'll forgive you for vanishing for three years
11:31I'll give you a chance to give me a child
11:33A child of ours
11:34I didn't say a single word to him
11:36I just looked past him
11:38Trying to catch Grayson and my son's eyes through the crowd
11:41And then, it happened
11:42Grayson followed the toddler's clumsy little footsteps
11:45Right up to where I was standing
11:50The second my little boy saw me, he panicked
11:52He threw himself into my arms
11:54Mommy!
11:55Who hurt you?
11:57Why is there so much blood?
11:59The word mommy echoed through the silent room
12:01The executives who had just watched me get assaulted
12:03Stared at me in absolute horror
12:05My son's warm hug instantly washed away my disgust
12:08Mommy's fine baby
12:09He grabbed my bleeding hand and gently blew on the torn skin
12:12Tears welled up in his eyes
12:14Mommy, who dared to do this to you?
12:16Before I could comfort him
12:18The air in the room suddenly turned freezing cold
12:20A heavy, suffocating pressure washed over the crowd
12:23Grayson was walking toward us
12:25The sea of terrified executives parted for him
12:27Ever since I got pregnant with our second baby
12:29He had been insanely overprotective
12:31Glued to my side 24-7
12:33I instantly regretted flying back ahead of him
12:36I picked up our son and turned around
12:38The bright red blood dripping down my wrist
12:40Stood out starkly against my son's white shirt
12:43Daddy, someone bullied mommy!
12:45We have to get revenge!
12:46Grayson stepped forward and gently took my bleeding wrist
12:50His face was terrifyingly dark
12:52Vanessa, what is this?
12:56Seeing this ruthless billionaire turn into a fiercely protective husband made my heart melt
13:00He was so protective
13:01A mosquito bite
13:02A tiny mark from sleep
13:04Even just half a spoon less
13:06He's instantly worried
13:07But I loved how intensely he cared about me
13:09The ballroom lights were heavily dimmed
13:11But our son felt something hard under his shoe
13:13He bent down and picked up the massive center sapphire from my broken bracelet
13:17Daddy, isn't this the present you gave mommy?
13:21Grayson took the sapphire and flipped it over
13:23Seeing his own engraved initials
13:25He looked at the crushed diamonds on the floor
13:27Then at my mangled wrist
13:29His hand gripped the armrest of a nearby chair so hard
13:32The metal literally deformed under his grip
13:34Frustrated by the shadows
13:35He gently forced me into the chair
13:38Turn on every single light in this room!
13:41When our eyes met
13:42His pupils narrowed slightly
13:43What happened to your face?
13:44They actually dared to do this to you?
13:46I'm fine, Grayson
13:46Vanessa, I am your husband
13:47You never have to just swallow this kind of abuse
13:50No one bullies mommy!
13:51Honestly, I could have handled Seth and Chloe myself
13:54But maybe it was the pregnancy hormones
13:56Or just finally feeling safe
13:58My voice suddenly cracked
13:59All the built up exhaustion finally broke through
14:02You weren't here?
14:04They all picked on me?
14:07The frat boys from the airport were literally shaking
14:09They were gripping the cocktail tables just to stay upright
14:12The obsessed, pathetic ex they had been mocking all week
14:15Was actually Grayson Vance's wife
14:16They were kicking themselves
14:18Desperate to find a hole to crawl into and die
14:20But then, Chloe's little minion, Tiffany
14:22Strutted out of the crowd
14:23Vanessa, where did you hire these two actors?
14:27Their acting is pretty good
14:28Do you want Chloe to get them an agent?
14:32Since you're clearly too broke to afford your own clothes
14:35I've got a set I've already worn
14:37If you don't mind, I can give it to you
14:39So you won't make a fool of yourself
14:41Tiffany had arrived late
14:42She totally missed Grayson's terrifying entrance
14:45She was just Chloe's lapdog
14:46Dressed up to snag a rich husband tonight
14:48And she knew the easiest way to impress Chloe was to bully me
14:52Tiffany threw her head back and cackled at her own joke
14:54Usually, the frat boys would instantly laugh along with her
14:58But this time, the entire ballroom just stared at her like she was suicidal
15:02Tiffany noticed the dead silence
15:04But she doubled down
15:05She looked right at Grayson and smirked
15:07You're pretty handsome
15:09If you dumped Vanessa, I wouldn't mind being your sugar mama
15:15His words made the corner of my mouth twitch an embarrassment
15:18She wanted to be a sugar mama?
15:20To Grayson Vance?
15:21I honestly didn't know if she was incredibly brave or just incredibly stupid
15:25Anyone with functioning eyes could feel Grayson's terrifying, billionaire aura
15:29Grayson actually let out a dark, furious laugh
15:32If I offered to be his sugar mama, he'd be thrilled
15:35But any other woman, he would only think she was courting death
15:38Over the years, any woman who tried to throw herself at him
15:41Was never heard from again
15:43Or shipped off to some remote place and forced to marry
15:46Tiffany finally realized the vibe was completely toxic
15:49She nervously stepped toward Chloe for backup
15:51But Chloe wanted absolutely nothing to do with her
15:54Before Tiffany could even speak
15:56Chloe spun around and slapped her viciously across the face
15:59Tiffany crashed hard onto the marble floor
16:02Tiffany, are you insane?
16:04You dare offend Mr. and Mrs. Vance?
16:06Do you have a death wish?
16:10Vanessa is Mrs. Vance?
16:12I offended Grayson Vance?
16:15She knew Grayson's ruthless reputation
16:17She knew he destroyed anyone who even looked at his wife the wrong way
16:20Tiffany started shaking uncontrollably
16:22Oh my god, look at her dress!
16:24Every eye in the room dropped to the floor
16:26Tiffany had literally wet herself in pure terror
16:29Grayson didn't even blink
16:30He just slightly furrowed his brow
16:32Two massive bodyguards immediately stepped up and dragged Tiffany out of the ballroom
16:36Seth and Chloe's faces burned bright red
16:39Even though Tiffany was the one getting dragged out
16:41Everyone knew she was just echoing their insults
16:44The elite guests stared at Seth and Chloe with absolute disgust
16:47Like they were staring at clowns
16:49Meanwhile, Grayson's on-call doctor was frantically cleaning the torn skin on my wrist
16:53I winced
16:54Just a tiny hiss of pain
16:55Instantly, Grayson and our son glared at the doctor like they were going to execute him
16:59You don't even know how to apply ointment properly?
17:02I immediately shot my husband and son a stern warning glare
17:05Instantly, the terrifying billionaire and the fierce toddler melted
17:10Vanessa?
17:12Mommy?
17:13They both looked at me with identical, pathetic puppy dog eyes
17:18I let out a soft sigh
17:20Guys, the doctor is trying to help me stop glaring at him
17:24With my reassurance, the doctor let out a massive breath of relief
17:27He finished his checkup and turned to Grayson
17:30Your wife is perfectly fine
17:32The baby is perfectly safe
17:34Her wrist is pretty torn up though
17:36I'll use our best medical ointment to prevent any scarring
17:39Grayson didn't say a single word
17:40I knew exactly what that meant
17:42That was his pre-explosion silence
17:44Standing in the crowd, Seth looked terrified
17:47But underneath the panic
17:48He burned with jealousy as he watched us being close
17:51His possessiveness was peaking
17:53But his company's survival was on the line
17:55So he had to bite his tongue
17:57Grayson stood up beside me
17:59Looking out over the terrified crowd of executives
18:01He looked so lethal
18:03But honestly, I found it kind of cute
18:05Especially with our son standing right beside him
18:08Looking like a tiny, angry clone
18:10I want to know exactly what happened over the last three days
18:14If someone speaks up now
18:16Maybe you survived this
18:20But if I have to find out
18:21Myself
18:24Every single one of you is going down
18:26It was a naked, terrifying threat
18:28These people had fought tooth and nail
18:30Just to get an invite to this gala
18:31None of them wanted to die for Seth
18:33Seth panicked
18:35He desperately stepped forward to save his own skin
18:37Mr. Vance, it's just a huge misunderstanding
18:40As Vanessa's fiancé, I was just catching up with her
18:43It was just an accident
18:44I froze
18:45He actually used the word fiancé
18:48Right to my husband's face
18:49It was pure, delusional arrogance
18:51He really thought I had spent the last three years staying pure for him
18:55Waiting for him to snap his fingers so I could run back
18:58He completely ignored the murderous look crossing Grayson's face
19:01Crack!
19:01I heard glass shatter
19:03I whipped my head around
19:04Grayson had literally crushed his crystal whiskey glass
19:07Barehanded
19:08Blood was dripping down his fingers
19:11Grayson!
19:11I grabbed his hand
19:12Completely horrified
19:13I spun around and screamed at Seth
19:15Seth, don't flatter yourself
19:17Stop trying to sabotage my marriage
19:20I think I've been way too nice to you
19:22I only love Grayson!
19:26I grabbed a clean napkin and frantically started wrapping Grayson's bleeding hand
19:30Seth looked genuinely hurt
19:32Vanessa, I know you're bitter
19:34But Chloe and I are already divorced now
19:38Her kid is ready to call you mom
19:40You only married this guy to make me mad, right?
19:43It's fine, I don't mind
19:44Divorce him
19:44Let's get married
19:46Whatever Grayson can give you, I can work hard and give you too
19:49Just come back and be my son's nanny
19:51If you don't like Chloe, I'll make her leave
19:54I honestly couldn't believe what I was hearing
19:56His shamelessness really blew my mind
19:58Grayson's blood was smearing onto my clothes
20:01But as I urgently pressed the napkin to his palm
20:03He suddenly started laughing
20:05A low, genuinely happy laugh
20:07I glared at him, furious
20:09Why are you laughing?
20:11Grayson reached over with his clean, uninjured hand
20:14And gently patted my head
20:17Vanessa
20:18You just said, I'm the one you love the most
20:21Our son literally rolled his eyes
20:23His ruthless, terrifying dad
20:26Was currently acting like a lovesick teenager
20:28Just because I defended him
20:30The entire ballroom was dead silent
20:33Half the guests were in absolute shock
20:35The other half were dying of envy
20:37I could hear the frantic whispers spreading through the crowd
20:39The rumors are real
20:41He is completely obsessed with his wife
20:45Seth stood there
20:46His fists completely clenched in humiliation
20:48But my son wasn't done with him
20:51Leo looked him up and down with absolute disgust
20:54A nanny?
20:56My mommy is the princess of our house
20:58You think you deserve her?
21:00Mommy is only having two kids
21:02Me and my little sister
21:04You really think your shady, illegitimate kid gets to call her mom?
21:11I know all about you
21:13You're the trash who broke my mom's heart
21:17You're not as handsome as my dad
21:19You're not as tall as my dad
21:21You're not as fit as my dad
21:23And you smell cheap
21:25It's making my eyes water
21:28Is your kid gonna grow up to be a leech who lives off women, just like you?
21:32The elite guests surrounding us erupted into laughter
21:35Seth bit his lips so hard it bled
21:37His chest heaped with shame
21:38Everyone in that room knew the truth
21:40He only got his executive title by leeching off Chloe's family money
21:44Hearing all this, Chloe completely snapped
21:46Seth had literally just asked me to replace her
21:49To be his son's real mother
21:50Pure, psychotic jealousy took over
21:52Chloe grabbed a silver steak fork off the nearest table
21:55She lunged straight at Leo
22:01You little bastard I'll kill you
22:05I didn't even think
22:06I let go of Grayson's hand
22:08And threw my body entirely over my son
22:10A blinding, agonizing pain ripped through my back
22:13The color completely drained from my face
22:15Leo, are you...
22:16I didn't even get to finish the sentence
22:18Everything went black
22:19I collapsed to the floor
22:21The last thing I saw was my son's terrified face
22:23I woke up to the sharp smell of hospital bleach
22:26I glanced down at my hospital gown and felt a little dazed
22:29My best friend, Maya, threw her arms around me
22:31Vanessa!
22:33You're finally awake!
22:34If you stayed out any longer
22:36Your husband and your son were gonna turn this city upside down
22:39I panicked and instantly touched my pregnant belly
22:42Maya knew exactly what I was thinking
22:44You're fine, the baby is perfectly fine
22:47The doctor said you fainted from the shock and the pain
22:50That psycho bitch actually tried to stab a toddler
22:53I started coughing violently
22:54My throat completely dry
22:56Maya grabbed a cup of water and rubbed my back
22:58Slow down
22:59Drink
23:00Honestly, Vanessa, you were way too impulsive
23:02Grayson had ten bodyguards in that room
23:04They would have stopped her
23:08Leo didn't need you to take a fork for him
23:10He's a fierce little guy
23:11I finally caught my breath
23:13He's my baby
23:13Of course I protected him
23:15I looked around the empty hospital room
23:17Where are they?
23:20Maya's eyes lit up
23:21Getting revenge, obviously
23:22I wanted to go watch
23:24But your husband and your kid are literally terrifying
23:27So, I stayed here
23:29Is staying with me a chore?
23:33Vanessa, you don't even know
23:35When I got to the gala, you were already unconscious
23:39Your sweet, soft little boy?
23:41He grabbed a fork and stabbed it right into Chloe's hand
23:45I didn't even know a toddler could have that much strength
23:48And Grayson?
23:49He looked like the devil incarnate
23:51Her voice dropping to a whisper
23:53Grayson found out what happened at the airport
23:55He found out Seth slapped you and broke your bracelet
23:58He had his bodyguards pin Seth to the floor
24:01And he severed the hand that hit you
24:03Leo just stood there and watched
24:05Didn't even blink
24:06He's a terrifying little demon
24:08Then they beat Seth's face into an unrecognizable pulp
24:12But that wasn't even the worst part
24:13Grayson found out Chloe wanted your diamonds
24:15You love taking things that don't belong to you?
24:18I'll give you exactly what you want
24:20The diamonds and my wife's leftovers
24:25Chloe refused to eat them
24:27So Grayson had her kid dragged into the room
24:30She was so terrified
24:31She started swallowing the diamonds
24:34She was half dead by the time she finished
24:36Then Grayson had her face slashed to pieces
24:40Right in front of her
24:41He had her son's tendons in his hands cut
24:44And he had her dumped into the open sea
24:48I stared at Maya, completely stunned
24:51What about the executives?
24:53Oh, Grayson handled them too
24:55Every single person who stood there and watched you get bullied
24:58Grayson had their wrists sliced open
25:00Just enough to leave a permanent ugly scar
25:03To punish them for just standing by
25:05If I wasn't your best friend
25:07I probably would've gotten sliced too
25:08She fake wiped a tear
25:10Trying to make me laugh
25:11I just rolled my eyes at her
25:13The media was there
25:14But no one dared to report the blood
25:17The news just said Seth's company went bankrupt overnight
25:20Any executive who didn't help you?
25:24Their overseas markets are being actively dismantled by Vance Corp
25:28Right now, Grayson and Leo are hunting Seth down
25:31He was supposed to be thrown with Chloe
25:33But apparently, they made some sick deal
25:36Chloe threw herself at the bodyguards to buy him time
25:43And Seth ran
25:46Maya and I both knew how Seth escaped
25:48It was obvious
25:50He used Chloe's kit as leverage
25:52Chloe had swallowed a stomach full of raw diamonds
25:55She was half dead
25:56Her only remaining tie to the world was her son
25:59So she threw herself at the bodyguards to let Seth run
26:02Grayson's revenge had been absolutely brutal
26:04But honestly?
26:06I wasn't scared of him at all
26:08I was just worried that our sweet toddler was led astray by him
26:12Mommy!
26:13You're awake!
26:15I'm okay, Grayson, Leo
26:16Did Daddy yell at you while I was asleep?
26:19No
26:20Daddy didn't yell at me
26:24Mommy
26:25I'll never let anyone hurt you again
26:28It was all my fault
26:29I'm sorry
26:32Protecting you is Mommy's job
26:34I don't blame you at all
26:35Maya eventually took Leo down to the cafeteria
26:38Leaving just me and Grayson in the room
26:42Grayson, the doctor already taped it up
26:43There's nothing to see
26:45Vanessa, I promise you
26:47There will never be a next time
26:49I believe you
26:51You're the man I love the most
26:54I treasure my life because I plan to spend the rest of time with you
26:57Hearing that, the darkness in Grayson's eyes finally broke
27:00He made me stay in the hospital for three extra days
27:03Running every single test imaginable
27:05Until the doctors practically begged us to leave
27:08On the day of my discharge
27:10Grayson and Leo went down to pull the car around
27:13I was zipping up my overnight bag
27:15The door creaked open
27:21The door creaked open
27:22I had my back turned
27:24Leo grabbed Mommy's hairbrush off the counter
27:26Vanessa, it's me
27:27I froze
27:29I slowly turned around
27:32Standing in the doorway was Seth
27:33His face was an unrecognizable, swollen mess of purple bruises
27:37His arm was heavily bandaged where Grayson had severed his hand
27:41He had somehow sneaked past the hospital security
27:43I gripped the edge of the bed, my heart pounding
27:46After what Chloe did, I wasn't taking any chances
27:49Seth saw me step back
27:51He immediately raised his good hand
27:53Don't be scared, I'm not gonna hurt you, I just
27:55Just what?
27:56I snapped, my voice laced with pure disgust
27:59I still love you, Vanessa
28:01I can't stand the thought of you married to another man
28:04I know you still have feelings for me
28:06We can start over
28:07I looked at him closely
28:09He was covered in injuries
28:11But she'd clearly fixed himself up a little
28:13He was wearing a cheap navy suit
28:15The exact suit I had bought for him in college
28:18The one he used to complain was too poor for his tastes
28:21I let out a harsh, freezing laugh
28:23Start over?
28:24Seth, you threw me out of the clerk's office
28:28You made me a laughing stock
28:29And now you have the nerve to say you love me?
28:32You make me sick
28:35Chloe was pregnant
28:36I had to take responsibility
28:38You wouldn't want a kid to grow up without a father, right?
28:40You are so unbelievably shameless
28:44Did that kid just pop up out of nowhere?
28:46If you had kept it in your pants, you wouldn't have had a random pregnancy to deal with
28:49You're still making excuses for cheating on me
28:53You're rotting trash
28:55Why would I ever look back?
28:57Before Seth could open his mouth to argue
28:59Two massive men in black suits slammed into him from behind
29:02They drove him face first into the hospital floor
29:04Grayson stepped into the room
29:06His face darkened completely
29:11Grayson stepped into the room
29:12His face darkened completely
29:15Seth, you really can't wait to die, can you?
29:18Grayson whispered lethally
29:20He looked me over, making sure I wasn't hurt
29:24Drag him out
29:26Grayson, do you really think she loves you?
29:28I was with her for seven years
29:30You're just my replacement
29:31You're just a rebound
29:33Grayson stepped out into the hall and kicked Seth squarely in the jaw
29:37Knocking him out cold
29:38Even after three years of marriage
29:40Grayson was deeply insecure
29:41He always secretly believed I didn't love him as much as he loved me
29:45Watching my husband's rigid back
29:47My heart ached
29:48As for Seth
29:49I hoped Grayson dumped him in the sea
29:53I stood in the hallway
29:54Looking up at our massive framed wedding photo
29:57In the picture
29:58Grayson looked at me with absolute
30:00Consuming devotion
30:01But I was looking at the camera
30:03Distant
30:04Indifferent
30:05But over the years
30:06This man had completely stolen my heart
30:08I reached up to take the heavy frame down to dust it
30:11As I pulled it off the wall
30:13Descent of loose photographs rained down onto the hardwood floor
30:16I dropped to my knees
30:17Completely shocked
30:18Me in college
30:19Handing out flyers
30:21Me in the campus library
30:22Me at my high school graduation
30:24He had been watching me for years
30:26Long before the arranged marriage
30:29Long before I even knew his name
30:31I heard footsteps
30:32Grayson walked into the hallway
30:34He saw me sitting on the floor
30:36Surrounded by his secret stash
30:38The color completely drained from the terrifying billionaire's face
30:41He looked like a criminal caught red-handed
30:43Vanessa how did you
30:45He couldn't even look me in the eye
30:47I looked up at him
30:49And a teasing smile spread across my face
30:53If you liked me this much back then
30:55Why didn't you just ask me out?
30:58You made me waste seven years with that cheating loser
31:01I picked up a photo of myself eating a campus hot dog
31:04The lighting in this one is actually really good
31:07I love it
31:09Grayson froze
31:10He looked at me in pure disbelief
31:12Vanessa
31:12You don't blame me?
31:14Blame you for what?
31:16For being a creep
31:18For stalking you
31:20Shut up
31:21You're not a creep
31:22Looking at these
31:23All I feel is how much you loved me
31:25Terrifying Grayson Vance actually started to cry
31:28Tears spilled over his lashes
31:30He dropped to his knees in front of me
31:32Vanessa
31:34I never dared to ask for your love
31:36I just wanted to be allowed to stay by your side
31:39I wrapped my arms around his neck
31:41Stop saying stupid things
31:43I love you the most
31:45My heart is completely yours
31:47I finally understood why he was so insecure
31:52I secretly hired a private investigator to look into his past
31:55Grayson had been abandoned by his birth parents
31:58Raised by a cold, distant adoptive father who never showed him affection
32:02He was a total loner in high school
32:04People avoided him because he never spoke
32:07My senior year of high school
32:08I saw a quiet boy sitting alone on the bleachers
32:11Eating plain bread for lunch
32:13I thought he was starving
32:14I had marched up to him, unzipped his backpack
32:17And shoved a wad of cash inside
32:18Listen up
32:19You're with Vanessa now
32:21Consider this your lunch allowance
32:23I just felt pity for him
32:25I didn't even know his name
32:27But I never realized
32:29That lonely boy eating plain bread was Grayson
32:31Because of his past, he always felt unworthy
32:34He always felt a wall between us
32:36Even though we already had two kids
32:38I made a silent promise
32:40I was going to spend the rest of my life showing this insecure, sensitive man exactly how much I loved
32:45him
32:46You can find the moment to go
32:48By telling me
32:48I was going to take the most of my life showing this
32:52I fought him
32:53ترجمة نانسي قنقر
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