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00:30Then, I tell my maid, fetch me a quilt.
00:33I'm not going back tonight.
00:34As soon as I say this, the comments in front of me are up.
00:37Why isn't she leaving?
00:38Why is she staying here, instead of going to sleep?
00:41Is she out of her mind?
00:42What if Sarah catches a cold?
00:44The subtitles are buzzing, but my maid, Julie Ko, is even more frantic.
00:47She steps forward and grabs my sleeve.
00:49Your Grace, it's late, and the night is cold.
00:52You should rest in your room.
00:54Duke Jonas wouldn't want to see you.
00:56Tiring yourself out like this from heaven.
00:58I notice the worry in her eyes, which is more intense than usual.
01:03Just as I'm wondering, the comments clear it up for me.
01:06Luckily, Luke has bought off Julie.
01:09She's hoping to become his concubine.
01:11She's now keeping an eye on things for them.
01:14Luckily, she's around.
01:16Once Eve Cole leaves, Luke can take Sarah out to get dressed.
01:20Julie has betrayed me.
01:21My heart drops.
01:23I've always treated her well.
01:25I gave her everything.
01:26A year ago, I even promised her that.
01:29I'd let her leave after the new year.
01:31And find her a good family to marry into.
01:33But for the sake of a measly concubine position, she betrays me.
01:37I clench my fists.
01:38With my nails in my skin, I start to calm down.
01:40Julie keeps nagging at me.
01:42I slowly lift my gates.
01:43My eyes land on the coffin in front of me.
01:46Luke fell off the cliff.
01:47While gathering herbs for me.
01:49I can't bear to part with him.
01:51I'll stay here with him all night.
01:53What is she doing?
01:55Stay here all night?
01:56More people will gather later.
01:58How will they even get out?
01:59I sneer.
02:00They can't take it anymore?
02:02Didn't they consider this when they were doing the deed in the coffin?
02:05They're having an affair.
02:07Reputation means nothing.
02:08Julie's face goes pale.
02:09She reaches out to pull me.
02:11Your grace, you should rest.
02:14I slowly reply.
02:15What's the rush?
02:16When the dawn breaks.
02:18I'll head to the front hall for breakfast.
02:20Then come back again.
02:21Julie breathes a sigh of relief.
02:23I spend the rest of the night beside the coffin.
02:25Staring at it.
02:27The comments are filled with anxious cries.
02:29Saying Luke's been grumbling in there.
02:32And complaining about me.
02:33I block it out.
02:34I sit quietly.
02:35When dawn breaks.
02:36The comments urge me to leave.
02:38Julie rushes over to help me up.
02:40Your grace.
02:41It's time for breakfast.
02:42But I don't move.
02:44Instead, I raise my voice and yell.
02:46Guards.
02:46Hang the lantern high.
02:48And open the gates wide.
02:49Let all of Luke's friends.
02:51Come in and pay their respect.
02:53Julie stands frozen in place.
02:54In just a moment.
02:56Luke's friends.
02:56Who'd been waiting outside.
02:58Begin to file in.
02:59A few familiar faces.
03:00Approach and try to comfort me.
03:02I lower my gaze and dab my eyes with a handkerchief.
03:05Thank you all for your concern.
03:06I'm fine.
03:07I notice Julie standing nearby.
03:09Her face is pale.
03:10Like she has something to say.
03:12I lift my gaze to her.
03:13Julie.
03:14What's wrong?
03:15Are you feeling unwell?
03:17Julie forces out an awkward smile.
03:19Your grace.
03:20Why did you suddenly let everyone in?
03:22You haven't slept all night.
03:24You should rest.
03:25I gently shake my head.
03:27Luke has just passed away.
03:28How can I rest now?
03:30Looking at her flustered expression.
03:32I can't help but sneer inside.
03:34The mourners have arrived.
03:36The hall is now packed.
03:38The couple in the coffin want to get out.
03:40Maybe in the next life.
03:41The comments go crazy.
03:42Dang.
03:43Their clothes are hidden in the paper money basket on the left.
03:46He'll burn the paper money later.
03:48If someone finds out.
03:49Luke's fake death will be exposed.
03:52That basket?
03:52I glance over to the left side of the hall.
03:54These two fools actually hid their clothes here.
03:57I turn to look at the coffin.
03:58Suddenly.
03:59It all makes sense.
04:00There isn't enough space in the coffin.
04:02To do the deed.
04:03They have to leave their clothes outside.
04:05Ha.
04:06Things are getting interesting.
04:07I look up and instruct Julie.
04:09Get me a basin of water.
04:10To wash my hands and face.
04:12Julie's face goes pale.
04:13Her steps falter as she leaves.
04:15Soon.
04:15She returns with warm water.
04:17I take my time washing my hands and face.
04:19I move slowly.
04:20The guests watch me.
04:22And praise how deeply I must love Luke.
04:25I don't even want to leave him to wash.
04:27Some even comment on how devoted we are.
04:29Yet we're forced to be separated.
04:30What a cruel twist of fate.
04:32As I listen.
04:33I start pretending to tear up.
04:34At first.
04:35It's just for show.
04:36But as I cry.
04:37I can't help feeling hurt.
04:38I cry because I've been deceived for so long.
04:41When the Jonas's were falling apart.
04:43It was Luke who begged me to marry him.
04:44Since the Jonas family is prestigious.
04:46And Luke is outstanding.
04:48My parents had me marry him with tons of gifts.
04:50But it was a lie all along.
04:52It wasn't until I saw the comments.
04:53That I learned the truth.
04:54All along.
04:55The one he truly loves.
04:56Is his sister-in-law.
04:58Sarah.
04:59They had planned this fake death from the start.
05:01Sarah was waiting for the right excuse to leave.
05:03Then abandon me alone with the Jonas's.
05:05All so I could waste away guarding it.
05:07Becoming a bitter old woman.
05:08They'll bring their children back.
05:10And enjoy the wealth I've built up.
05:12Now I realize.
05:14Why Sarah is always so sarcastic.
05:17And love sabotaging me.
05:18Turns out she thought I stole her true love.
05:21Just then new comments pop up.
05:22Oh no.
05:24Luke needs the restroom.
05:25He ate all sorts of supplements last night.
05:27To do the deed with Sarah.
05:29She's not doing too well either.
05:30She's coming down with a fever.
05:32It's all Eve's fault.
05:33She just had to stay here.
05:35I almost laugh out loud.
05:37An upset stomach?
05:38Well, this is fun.
05:39I look around.
05:40There are more guests in the hall.
05:42Julie is pacing nervously.
05:43At the side.
05:45Sweat beads up on her forehead.
05:47I pretend to be concerned.
05:48Julie.
05:49What's wrong?
05:50You look so pale.
05:52Julie snaps back to reality.
05:54And shakes her head.
05:55Your Grace.
05:56I'm fine.
05:57As she says that guests start looking around.
05:59Asking where Sarah is.
06:01This is Duke Jonas' funeral.
06:03She should be here to keep vigil.
06:05I lower my gaze and replies.
06:07She must still be resting.
06:09With that.
06:10People start whispering that.
06:11She shouldn't be sleeping in when Luke just passed away.
06:14That's too much.
06:15The murmurs rise.
06:17Suddenly.
06:17A loud fart echoes.
06:18From the coffin in the center of the hall.
06:20Then.
06:21A terrible stench fills the air.
06:22It spreads throughout the hall.
06:24I smell it.
06:25And almost gag.
06:26The guests around me cover their noses.
06:29In disgust.
06:30Someone points toward the coffin.
06:31Guessing.
06:32It's corpse stench.
06:33It may be a resurrection.
06:34Some timid guests turn pale.
06:36And step back.
06:37Having an idea.
06:38I fall to my knees with a loud thud.
06:40I cry out.
06:41Facing the coffin.
06:42Honey.
06:43Is it the cold?
06:45Are you uncomfortable in there?
06:47It's my fault.
06:48I didn't expect this cold weather.
06:50How about we seal the coffin first.
06:52To let you rest in peace?
06:54The guests quickly agree to my idea.
06:56To avoid disturbing the living.
06:58The attendant wastes no time.
07:00He quickly grabs nails and a hammer to seal the coffin.
07:03I wait eagerly to see.
07:04If they dare stay hidden inside.
07:05If they do.
07:06They shall be trapped in the coffin.
07:08Just then.
07:09A voice calls from outside the door.
07:11It's not time yet.
07:12Don't seal it.
07:13My mother-in-law hurries in.
07:23Frowning.
07:24She scans me coldly.
07:25Her tone is full of reproach.
07:27How dare you.
07:28The sealing time was set.
07:31How could you act on your own?
07:32I glance to my side.
07:34I see Julie standing there.
07:36Her head lowered.
07:37Her eyes are filled with fear.
07:38She must have snuck out to warn Mandy Kirkby.
07:40She's ruined my plan.
07:42This treacherous thing.
07:43She stops me from sealing those adulterers inside the coffin.
07:47Julie's really clever.
07:49Luckily, she went to get Mandy.
07:51Otherwise, Luke and Sarah would have been dead.
07:53A chill runs through me.
07:55But I quickly get up and bow.
07:56In an innocent tone, I say, calm down, mother.
07:59I didn't mean to break the rules.
08:02But, a terrible stench rose from the coffin.
08:05I thought something was wrong with Luke.
08:07That's why I decided to seal the coffin early, so he can rest peacefully.
08:12The guests quickly agree, and mention the strange scene earlier.
08:16Mandy sniffs skeptically, and then frowns.
08:19Nonsense.
08:20There's no smell.
08:23I sneer inside.
08:24The stench from earlier is long gone.
08:27It's impossible for her to smell it now.
08:29Julie visibly relaxes.
08:31But anxiety still shows on her face.
08:34Seeing this, I feel more at ease.
08:36Mandy values rules and dignity.
08:38She looks down on me and thinks.
08:40I'm not worthy of Luke.
08:41But what she doesn't know, is that her precious son, is having an affair with Sarah in the coffin.
08:47So, even though Julie went to get her, she won't tell the truth.
08:51As expected, Mandy starts insulting me.
08:53You need to follow the rules.
08:55There's a time for everything.
08:57You can't get any of it wrong.
08:58You should.
08:59Learn from Sarah.
09:01Stop acting like a merchant.
09:03Sarah is a true lady.
09:05Her words and actions are full of grace.
09:07Unlike you always so restless.
09:09She belittles me.
09:10And praises Sarah.
09:11My expression darkens.
09:12I quickly lower my head to hide the cold in my eyes.
09:15I will remember that.
09:16Mother.
09:17But inside I'm mocking her.
09:18The graceful lady is lying naked in the coffin right now.
09:21I wonder if Mandy can handle it later.
09:24The guests resume mourning.
09:25Mandy and I greet everyone.
09:26With sorrowful looks.
09:28But soon.
09:28The disgusting stench returns.
09:31Even stronger than before.
09:32This time, Mandy finally notices.
09:35Mandy's face turns pale.
09:36She raises her hand to cover her nose.
09:38The guests grow displeased.
09:40Mandy seems to make up her mind.
09:42She orders loudly.
09:43Everyone, burn the paper money first.
09:45Afterward, we'll seal the coffin.
09:46The guests quickly agree.
09:48After all, the smell of burning paper will cover the strange stench.
09:51I recall something.
09:52The adulterer's clothes are in the paper money basket.
09:55My eyes stay on the basket.
09:56I watch as Colby Wood walks over.
09:58He grabs some paper money.
10:00Unconcerned.
10:00As he prepares to turn and leave, he seems to spot something.
10:04He gasps.
10:05Colby stumbles back a few steps, kicking over the basket.
10:07It falls to the ground.
10:09Paper money scatters.
10:10A few pieces of clothing roll out.
10:12At the front are several men's garments.
10:13Followed by a red undergarment.
10:15The fabric's delicate.
10:16It's clearly not in attendance.
10:18The guests are in an uproar.
10:19Some people have recognized it.
10:20Those are Luke's clothes.
10:22People start guessing.
10:23Why would Luke's clothes be in the basket?
10:25Even his underwear is there.
10:26Could he still be alive?
10:28Some wonder why there are women's clothes.
10:31They call it a disgrace to propriety.
10:33They ask whose clothes they are.
10:35Mandy's face darkens instantly.
10:37She turns to me, scolding.
10:39What's going on?
10:40Did you ignore the rules and throw your clothes in?
10:43I lower my gaze and choke out.
10:45Mother, these clothes aren't mine.
10:48The undergarment has the word, lane, on it.
10:51How could it be mine?
10:53Mandy's eyes fall on the unforgarment.
10:54Her eyes widen in shock.
10:56There is indeed the word lane.
10:57She realizes.
10:58These are Sarah's clothes.
11:00Though puzzled.
11:01Mandy still instinctively tries to protect Sarah.
11:04She picks up the undergarment.
11:06And hands it to her maid Maya Hart.
11:07Saying.
11:08Find out.
11:10Which bold maid dared mix such things.
11:12In with the paper money.
11:14Bring her here for punishment.
11:17Looking at it.
11:18Maya's face changes.
11:19She nods and leaves.
11:20The comments pop up again.
11:21Their clothes are taken away.
11:23What will Luke and Sarah wear now?
11:25The problem is.
11:27How will they get out?
11:28There are so many people.
11:29They can't come out now.
11:31Or it'll be like a public execution.
11:33They'll be embarrassed.
11:34How do they explain the fake death?
11:36Both Eve and Mandy are watching.
11:37All are here.
11:38I glance at Julie in the corner.
11:41As she watches Maya taking the clothes.
11:43She falls into despair.
11:45I feel a surge of satisfaction.
11:46For the past year.
11:47I've suffered in Duke Manor.
11:49Holding back for Luke.
11:51And bowing to Sarah.
11:52He plays kind in public.
11:54But his words always drip with disdain.
11:56He mocks my lack of refinement.
11:58Now.
11:58The real drama is just beginning.
11:59I look at Mandy.
12:01And softly say.
12:02Mother.
12:03With Luke's sudden passing.
12:05Sarah must be devastated.
12:07Gosh.
12:08Her parents watched Luke grow up.
12:11Perhaps.
12:11We should invite them over.
12:13So they can see him off one last time.
12:16After thought.
12:17Mandy nods.
12:18In agreement.
12:19You're right.
12:20Someone.
12:21Go to Lane Manor.
12:22And.
12:23Invite the lanes here.
12:25An attendant quickly leaves.
12:27The comments grow upset.
12:28Has she known all along.
12:30That Luke and Sarah are in the coffin.
12:32She did this on purpose.
12:33She's trying to ruin them.
12:35I don't think she could have known.
12:37She spent the entire night kneeling.
12:39If she knew they were in there.
12:40She would have caused a scene by now.
12:42She couldn't have stayed all night.
12:44Luke and Sarah are just unlucky.
12:46Soon.
12:47Sarah's parents arrive.
12:49The mess earlier has been cleaned up.
12:51The attendants are busy adding paper money to the fire.
12:54The thick smoke rises.
12:55Masking the persistent smell.
12:57Coming from the coffin.
12:58When Adam Lane enters.
12:59He looks around.
13:00Frowning.
13:00Where's Sarah?
13:01It's already late in the morning.
13:03Luke is about to be carried off.
13:05Why isn't she here yet?
13:06At his words.
13:07Attendants trade uneasy glances.
13:09They shake their heads.
13:10No one has seen her since early this morning.
13:13Mandy's expression.
13:14Darkens at once.
13:15Her greatest source of pride.
13:16Is Sarah.
13:17She's always graceful and well-mannered.
13:19But she hasn't shown up even once.
13:22During this crucial time.
13:23Mandy hisses.
13:24Don't just stand around here.
13:26Go find her.
13:28Bring her here now.
13:29The guests start to notice.
13:30That something's off.
13:31They start whispering.
13:32Just then.
13:33A high-pitched voice came from outside.
13:35Palace eunuch Owen Ward.
13:36Enters.
13:37Holding an imperial edict.
13:38Everyone instantly drops to their knees.
13:40By the emperor's will.
13:42He has declared.
13:43That Duke Luke Jonas.
13:45Passed away in his prime.
13:46He was a man of loyalty.
13:47His family is permitted to adopt a son.
13:49To inherit his title.
13:50Thus decreed.
13:51Decree delivered.
13:53Owen prepares to leave.
13:54But a good show needs a crowd.
13:56I quickly signal the steward.
13:58To hand over a purse of coins.
14:00Mr. Ward.
14:00Thank you for coming all the way here.
14:02This is just.
14:03A small token of gratitude.
14:05Pretending to be on the verge of tears.
14:07I feign a mournful look.
14:09As Owen weighs the purse in his hand.
14:11His expression softens instantly.
14:12For a family to have someone from the palace preside over its funeral.
14:15Is a sign of his majesty's favor.
14:17No one dares to disrespect them.
14:19Owen's tone becomes much friendlier.
14:20Your grace.
14:21No need for such courtesy.
14:23I shall wait until after the coffin is brought away.
14:25The comments appear again.
14:27Now Luke can't come out at all.
14:29He's now deceiving the emperor.
14:31Seeing this.
14:32I actually think she's acting in the Jonas's best interest.
14:35This really isn't her fault.
14:37A warmth stirs in my chest.
14:39Not all the comments.
14:40Are rooting for the adulterers.
14:42At that moment.
14:43The paper money is burned.
14:44The formal wailing begins.
14:46I fall to my knees in front of the coffin.
14:48Banging on it.
14:49I cry out.
14:51Honey.
14:52How could you be so cruel and leave me behind?
14:55Do you know how much I loved you?
14:57When you asked for my hand.
14:58You promised you'd love me for life.
15:01My parents saw your sincerity.
15:02And gave their approval.
15:04I brought chests of gifts into Duke Manor to help.
15:07With expenses.
15:08I've never complained.
15:09You said you loved me the most.
15:11So why did you abandon me?
15:13I saw bitterly.
15:14Everyone is moved.
15:16The comments pop up again.
15:17Saying Luke in the coffin.
15:18Nearly gags from my words.
15:20It's a one woman show right now.
15:22To the outside world.
15:23I'm the perfect wife who gave without regret.
15:25If Luke's betrayal is known.
15:27He'll be shamed across the land.
15:29After the wailing.
15:30I help myself up with a maid's support.
15:33Putting on a heartbroken expression.
15:35At that moment.
15:36The efficient announces.
15:38It's time.
15:39Prepare to seal the coffin.
15:41A sharp cry suddenly rings out.
15:44Julie rushes forward.
15:45Shouting.
15:45No.
15:46She throws her arms wide to block the coffin.
15:48Her face is pale.
15:50Feigning confusion I ask.
15:51Julie.
15:52What's wrong?
15:53But Mandy won't hear it.
15:55She scolds.
15:56You fool.
15:57How dare you cause trouble here.
15:59Guards.
15:59Get her out of the way.
16:00I'll deal with her later.
16:02Two burly guards rush forward.
16:04Dragging Julie to the side.
16:06The carpenter by the coffin is already holding a long nail and hammer.
16:10The officiant repeats.
16:11With one command.
16:12The hammer is about to go down.
16:14With a bang.
16:15The coffin lid is suddenly pushed open from inside.
16:18It falls to the floor with a thud.
16:20The guests all step back.
16:22Screaming in shock.
16:24Mandy's vision blurs.
16:25She stumbles almost collapsing.
16:27I step forward.
16:29And pinch her philtrum.
16:31Mother.
16:32What's wrong?
16:33Wake up.
16:34She can't faint now.
16:36The real drama.
16:37Is just beginning.
16:39A few bold guests.
16:40Muster the courage.
16:41To peek.
16:42The sight jolts them into a chorus of gasps.
16:45Inside the coffin.
16:46There's no corpse.
16:47Luke and Sarah are lying there.
16:49The two of them are fully exposed.
16:51A horrible stench fills the air again.
16:53Worse than before.
16:55Sarah's face turns ashen.
16:56Her body trembles uncontrollably.
16:58As she burrows into Luke's chest.
17:00Crying uncontrollably.
17:01Luke is furious and shamed.
17:03With red eyes.
17:04He screams at the crowd.
17:05Get out.
17:06All of you.
17:07Sarah's parents are horrified.
17:09They point at Sarah.
17:11Their voice is shaking.
17:12Sarah.
17:13Why are you here?
17:15Mandy is trembling all over.
17:16Her lips quiver.
17:17She can't speak a single word.
17:19Luke is also scared stiff.
17:21He retreats back into the coffin.
17:23And shouts in a hoarse voice.
17:24I'm not dead.
17:25Get out.
17:26Bring me my clothes.
17:27The guests are in shock.
17:28As they connect the dots.
17:30The truth hits them.
17:32Luke isn't dead after all.
17:33The clothes earlier were his and Sarah's.
17:36Some say this isn't a funeral.
17:38The two are having an affair in the coffin.
17:40Others remember the missing Sarah from earlier.
17:42And realize she's been hiding in the coffin.
17:44Meeting with Luke.
17:46Owen who's sitting nearby.
17:47Suddenly rises.
17:48He's livid.
17:49You shameless Duke Jonas.
17:51How dare you deceive his majesty.
17:52I'm going to report this.
17:54To his majesty.
17:56With that.
17:57He storms off.
17:58Obviously furious.
17:59Luke's face pales.
18:01No longer caring about shame.
18:02He shouts for the attendants.
18:03To kick the guests out.
18:05The guests drag their feet.
18:06Seeing everything.
18:09I watch as everyone starts leaving.
18:11Finally.
18:11The weight in my chest lifts.
18:13It was all worth it.
18:14At that moment.
18:15Luke puts on the clothes handed to him.
18:17And scrambles out of the coffin.
18:18Pointing at me.
18:19He yells.
18:20Eve Cole.
18:21Did you know we were in there all along?
18:23You kept those people around.
18:25Just to watch me make a fool of myself?
18:27Upon hearing that.
18:28Mandy turns to look at me.
18:29My heart sinks.
18:30Luke is something else.
18:31Even at this point.
18:32He thinks he can shift the blame.
18:34But I'm no fool like him.
18:38I stare at him in disbelief.
18:40My face shows all my shock.
18:41The next second.
18:42My eyes roll back.
18:43My body goes limp.
18:44And I pass out cold.
18:46When I open my eyes again.
18:47The hall is in ruins.
18:49The flag's mostly gone.
18:50With only ashes remaining.
18:52Julie isn't around.
18:53I push myself up with shaky arms.
18:55And call for my maid.
18:56Paige Ross.
18:57What happened after that?
18:59Paige lowers her head.
19:00And whispers.
19:02Your grace.
19:03Those two have confessed to the Dowager Duchess.
19:06Duke Jonas says.
19:07He and Miss Lane are deeply in love.
19:09They've been secretly in love.
19:11Ever since the old Duke passed away.
19:15Paige pauses before continuing in disdain.
19:17Duke Jonas also says he had no choice but to do that.
19:21He says they couldn't control their feelings.
19:23But for the good name of the family.
19:25He had to fake his death.
19:27To run away with Miss Lane.
19:29He even swore that he'd only love her.
19:33Or he'd die.
19:35When Miss Lane's parents heard this.
19:37They immediately slapped him.
19:39They called him shameless.
19:41For seducing his sister-in-law.
19:43Duke Jonas stood firm for Miss Lane.
19:45He took the blows.
19:46Without begging for mercy.
19:48Miss Lane also swore that she'd only ever love him.
19:52And that she'd never leave him.
19:53Her parents.
19:55Threatened to sever ties with her.
19:57They've already left.
19:59I take a slow sip of tea.
20:01I think Mandy can't take this either.
20:03She's a stickler for rules.
20:05After marrying the old Duke.
20:07She's never been this embarrassed.
20:08But she's a mother.
20:10Even if her son is in the wrong.
20:12She'll do anything to protect him.
20:14Unless there's something.
20:15More important to her than Luke.
20:17Only then will she give up on him.
20:19I think it over.
20:20Suddenly.
20:21A thought crosses my mind.
20:23If I want to wipe them out for good.
20:25I'll need to raise the stakes.
20:29Just then.
20:30Paige sighs.
20:31And says.
20:32Your Grace.
20:33The news is already all over the streets.
20:36They say the Jonas family has been tainted by an incestuous scandal.
20:40They're all gossiping.
20:42As she speaks.
20:43Someone enters the room.
20:44It's Maya.
20:46Your Grace.
20:47Her Grace.
20:48Requests to see you.
20:51I nod indifferently.
20:52And head toward Eternal Hall.
20:54Before I even reach the gate.
20:55I see the attendants standing at a distance.
20:58With their heads lowered.
20:59Not daring to make a sound.
21:01I understand immediately.
21:03They're trying to dump this problem on me.
21:05Mandy always calls me in.
21:08When the Jonas family is in trouble.
21:11She acts like she's offering wise advice.
21:13Telling me.
21:14You're the daughter of a merchant.
21:17You didn't study much.
21:19I'm letting you handle these things.
21:21To give you some experience.
21:23And let you learn something new.
21:25So you don't make a fool of yourself.
21:28And won't be looked down on.
21:30By those noble ladies.
21:31It sounds all well and good.
21:33But in reality.
21:35She just wants me to use my money.
21:37To clean up their messes.
21:40They only need to stand behind me.
21:42To effortlessly earn a good reputation.
21:45What a bunch of fools.
21:46They think this can be solved with money.
21:48I walk slowly into the hall.
21:49The door is half open.
21:51It's quiet.
21:52Luke is sitting to the side.
21:53Drinking tea.
21:54Hearing my footsteps.
21:54He looks up.
21:55When he sees me.
21:56He shows nothing but impatience.
21:58Since we already had a fallout.
22:00He doesn't bother pretending anymore.
22:02Sarah is sitting next to him.
22:03Her eyes are red.
22:04But there's no sign of panic in her gaze.
22:07Mandy is in the main seat.
22:08Waiting for me to come in.
22:10I suppress my emotions and step forward.
22:12Mother.
22:13I'm here.
22:14Mandy glances up lazily.
22:16Her voice is emotionless.
22:17Get up.
22:18I stand at her command.
22:20The next moment.
22:21Tears burst from my eyes.
22:22I rush forward and kneel in front of Luke.
22:24Honey.
22:25You're still alive.
22:26Why did you lie to me?
22:27Why are you with Sarah?
22:28We've been married for over a year.
22:30I always thought you loved me.
22:31But now.
22:32Why?
22:34My voice breaks.
22:35As I cry.
22:36As Luke looks at me.
22:38A trace of guilt crosses his face.
22:40His lips move.
22:41But he presses them together.
22:42And looks away.
22:43The comments begin to scroll again.
22:45Eve looks so pitiful.
22:47I'm breaking down from all the feels.
22:49This is ancient times.
22:50She's betrayed by her husband.
22:52How is she supposed to live?
22:54Stop playing the saint.
22:55Luke and Sarah are in a bad spot, too.
22:58What will they do from here?
22:59You're still supporting them.
23:00Luke was really disgusting.
23:01In the coffin earlier.
23:03I feel uncomfortable.
23:05I just want this vile man to get lost.
23:07Just then.
23:07I see Mandy giving Luke a look.
23:09He clears his throat and pulls his hand away.
23:11Enough with the crying.
23:13Talk to mother.
23:14I'll take Sarah out.
23:15After that.
23:16He grabs Sarah and leaves without looking back.
23:18I slump down.
23:19Crying even harder.
23:20I look like I've been discarded.
23:23Frowning.
23:23Mandy says impatiently.
23:25Enough.
23:26Stop being so petty.
23:27At this point, you should think about what's best for us.
23:31I look up at her and choke out.
23:33Mother, didn't you call me here to make peace with Luke?
23:37Mandy's face stiffens instantly, then darkens.
23:40Peace?
23:41The priority now is for you to deal with the gossip outside.
23:45Shut the scandal down.
23:46I frown.
23:47If it were just idle gossip, I could pay them to stop.
23:50But this is lying to his majesty.
23:53The entire Jonas family could end up executed.
23:56Mandy's face turns as pale as ash.
23:59Lying to his majesty?
24:00Just say he was deathly ill.
24:02Faked his death.
24:03And came back to life at the hall.
24:04Just throw enough money to the noblemen and court officials.
24:07There's bound to be a way.
24:09I slowly shake my head.
24:10Mother, you forgot.
24:11His majesty hates being deceived.
24:14Moreover, Mr. Ward saw everything himself.
24:17There's no hiding a scandal like this.
24:20I'm worried, too.
24:22I wish I had a way to fix this.
24:24After I fainted, the doctor came to check on me.
24:27He said I'm pregnant with Luke's child.
24:31I pause on purpose, let out a sob and continue.
24:34It seems the child is dying with the rest of the Jonas's.
24:37Mandy shoots to her feet, staring in shock.
24:39You're pregnant?
24:40Joy flashes across her face, but it's quickly swallowed by deep grief.
24:44She never thought I'd be the one helpless for once, since I always fix her message.
24:50My voice breaks.
24:51Yes.
24:53Mother.
24:54The doctor said.
24:57It's a boy.
24:58What a pity.
25:00Now that Luke's risen from the dead.
25:02Our whole family is guilty of treason.
25:04My child.
25:06Won't get to see the world.
25:08Mandy's face twists with conflict.
25:10And her hands start to tremble.
25:12I know what she regrets most.
25:15Her eldest son, Gary Jonas, died without any children.
25:18Luke died a while ago, too.
25:20Lately, she feels like she's ruining this family by ending the family line.
25:25Now, Luke's back from the dead.
25:27But all those days of guilt have rooted in her heart.
25:30And of all times, the grandson she's longed for finally comes.
25:35Mandy mutters to herself, as if in a trance.
25:38No.
25:38I can't let my precious grandson come to harm.
25:41I sigh, feigning helplessness.
25:44Mother.
25:45It's not that I won't try.
25:47There's just no saving this.
25:50Unless.
25:51Unless Luke never came back from the dead.
25:54If there's no treason.
25:56Maybe there's a chance.
25:58But Luke did fake his death.
26:03Mandy's head snaps up to look at me.
26:05Pain flashes in her eyes.
26:06Before it is replaced by resolve.
26:09Mandy grits her teeth.
26:11Then, let's say he never came back.
26:13Luke died long ago.
26:15The Jonas family cannot fall.
26:17Or I won't dare face our ancestors.
26:22Mandy wants me to send Luke off with some wine.
26:24I agree.
26:25Heading to the side courtyard with the wine.
26:27Luke is pacing around anxiously.
26:29When I walk in, he acts anxiously.
26:31Did you figure out a way?
26:34I nod, and his face lights up.
26:37Seeing the wine in my hand, he snorts.
26:39You finally learned.
26:41At least you brought me wine.
26:43He takes the jug, and gulps down half of it.
26:45The liquor burns.
26:46His triumph fades.
26:48He clutches his chest, vomiting out black blood.
26:51Did you poison me?
26:53I curl my lips into a sneer, my voice calm.
26:56Not me, mother.
26:59Luke, for the sake of the Jonas family.
27:01And my child.
27:03You must die.
27:05In just a heartbeat back at Eternal Hall, Mandy had decided.
27:08She wants the family's heir.
27:10Her grandson in my belly.
27:11Not Luke, who brought ruin to the family.
27:13In the end, she couldn't bring herself to do it.
27:16So it had to be me.
27:17And I'm more than happy to be the executioner.
27:19I smile and say, farewell, Luke.
27:24I'll raise your son well.
27:28Luke coughs up another mouthful of blood.
27:30Son?
27:31What son?
27:32I haven't touched you in ages.
27:34I raise a brow.
27:35My hand patting my flat belly.
27:37So what?
27:38Whether I'm pregnant or not.
27:40Nine months later, a child will be born.
27:42In the Jonas family, legitimately, the poison strikes hard.
27:46Before Luke can finish, his eyes roll back.
27:48He's gone.
27:49I turn to leave the room.
27:51But someone blocks my way.
27:53I step back.
27:54And realize it's Julie.
27:56Disheveled.
27:57And tear streaked.
27:58She drops to her knees with a thud.
28:00Your grace.
28:01Please spare me.
28:03Duke Jonas promised to take me as his concubine.
28:06Once things settled down.
28:08Please say yes.
28:09I stare at her coldly.
28:11I never expected that.
28:13After spending years together, thing would come to this.
28:16Julie keeps begging, her forehead bloody, from hitting the ground.
28:20I let out a cold laugh and step around her.
28:22Sure.
28:23Go in, then.
28:25You may stay with Luke.
28:27For eternity.
28:28Never to part.
28:30Julie freezes.
28:31Then weeps with joy.
28:33Thank you.
28:34Your grace.
28:35Thank you.
28:36She stumbles into the room.
28:38But the next second, a chilling scream comes from inside.
28:41I wave my hand, and the attendants rush inside.
28:45Ignoring Julie's struggles and cries, they force her to drink the remaining poisoned wine.
28:49Consider it my way of granting her wish to be Luke's concubine.
28:52As for Sarah, Mandy already had her sent away.
28:55To a nunnery outside the city.
28:57To live out her days with nothing but prayers.
29:00That night, when I returned to Eternal Hall, Mandy looks like she's aged 10 years.
29:04She's bent over her desk, writing a memorial to the emperor.
29:07The memorial explains that, the man who rose from the dead, was an attendant who happened to look like Luke.
29:12The man was wicked.
29:14Seducing Sarah in the hall.
29:16So, she killed the man in a fit of anger.
29:19She begs for forgiveness.
29:20Late that night, a palace unit quietly arrives.
29:24Mandy leads him in.
29:25To check on Luke in the coffin.
29:28The next morning, an imperial edict arrives.
29:31The emperor denounces the wretch as immoral, and states that Mandy did it for the family.
29:35So she needn't worry.
29:36The family remains as it is.
29:38With the imperial edict, Mandy is finally relieved.
29:40The funeral date remains unchanged.
29:43I don't look sad at all, just completely at ease.
29:46The male lead is dead.
29:48Why?
29:48The plot's gone totally off course.
29:51I'm kind of falling for Eve.
29:53No mercy for these adulterers.
29:55Why should she forgive them?
29:56Why should she clean their mess?
29:59I hope Eve lives well from now on.
30:01After that scumbag, will she ever remarry?
30:04I read the flickering comments, and laugh out loud.
30:08What's so great about remarrying?
30:10I'm perfectly fine as I am.
30:12I've got food, money, and all the power in this family.
30:16When my child is born, he'll have a title waiting for him.
30:19My husband isn't around to pester me anymore.
30:22Now, I'm the one in charge.
30:24Seeing my reaction, the comments get excited.
30:27She can see us?
30:28Damn, no wonder the plot got so unhinged.
30:32Eve, no.
30:33You're the female lead.
30:35Please live well.
30:36I nod gently toward the void.
30:39As the comments fade away.
30:41I turn to look at the sunlight streaming in, warm and bright.
30:45Luke's funeral is grand.
30:47Ten times grander than when he faked his death.
30:50I wear an all-white outfit, standing in front and welcoming the guests.
30:54My sad face is just right for the occasion.
30:56Everyone praises the widow's devotion.
30:59Only this time, the man in the coffin is dead.
31:03The funeral day, dawns.
31:05Bright and sunny.
31:06I hold Mandy's hand.
31:08As we walk behind the coffin, she's gone.
31:11And hollow-eyed.
31:13But forces herself, to hold it together in public.
31:16After the last mourners leave.
31:19Eternal Hall finally falls quiet.
31:21Mandy lolls on the couch.
31:22She dismisses everyone, except for me.
31:24She stares at me for a long time.
31:26It's a complicated look, part scrutiny, part suspicion.
31:29And something else, akin to fear.
31:31Finally she speaks, her voice hoarse.
31:34Is the child in your womb, truly Luke's?
31:37I lower my gaze.
31:39Mother, what a strange question.
31:41If not his, then who's?
31:43Mandy laughs coldly.
31:45Luke said it himself.
31:46He hasn't touched you for ages.
31:49I look at her, my gaze unflinching.
31:52Luke was drunk on poisoned wine and talking nonsense.
31:56When I give birth in nine months, you can see if the child resembles Luke.
32:00Mandy is rendered speechless.
32:03Of course Mandy can wait, even if the child looks like Luke.
32:07So what?
32:08Many people in this world look alike.
32:09All she wants is a grandson to inherit the title.
32:12Nothing else matters.
32:14What matters is I have proof she killed her son.
32:17Sure enough, after a long silence, she relents.
32:20Forget it.
32:22Go rest now.
32:23From now on, just stay in the main courtyard and focus on the baby.
32:28I get up and bow to her.
32:30At the door, I stop and turn to look at her.
32:33Mother.
32:35I've had Julie's body sent to the mass grave.
32:37She wanted to be Luke's concubine.
32:39Now in death, she gets to stay by his side.
32:41Her wish is considered granted.
32:43Mandy's face pales even more.
32:45I smile and turn to leave.
32:48And so, life goes on, slow and easy.
32:50Seven days after Luke's death, Sarah's parents show up.
32:54Adam's face is as dark as thunder while Anne Cork's eyes are red.
32:56They sit in the garden.
32:58When I walk in, Anne throws herself at me and grabs my hand.
33:01Your Grace, please be kind and let us see Sarah.
33:07Calmly, I retract my hand.
33:09Mrs. Lane, what a strange request.
33:11Ms. Lane was sent to the nunnery under Mother's instruction.
33:14It wasn't my doing.
33:15Adam grit his teeth.
33:17We've paid her Grace a visit.
33:20She wouldn't see us, Your Grace.
33:22I know you're a kind person.
33:23Please, just pass a message for us.
33:25One meeting is all we ask for.
33:27Kind?
33:28I almost laugh out loud.
33:30Back when Sarah picked fights with me, mocking me for my merchant background.
33:34And lack of manners.
33:35Did either of them ever speak up for me?
33:37And now they remember I have a kind heart?
33:39I sigh, putting on a troubled look.
33:42It's not that I won't help.
33:44Mother is still furious.
33:46You know this scandal has spread everywhere.
33:48Our family is humiliated.
33:50Mother said, Ms. Lane shall stay in that nunnery forever.
33:54No one can see her.
33:55Tears slide down Anne's cheek.
33:58She's our daughter.
34:00She's been pampered her whole life.
34:02She can't endure that suffering.
34:05I sneer inwardly.
34:06Can't endure suffering?
34:08Didn't she think of the consequences when she seduced Luke?
34:12I still maintain a gentle expression.
34:15Mrs. Lane, don't be too upset.
34:16Life in the nunnery may be harsh, but at least she's still alive.
34:19Think about it.
34:20Treason against the emperor is a capital offense.
34:22She should be grateful that she's still alive.
34:26Adam's expression changes.
34:28Treason?
34:29Wasn't that matter already settled?
34:31Didn't his majesty say it was an imposter?
34:34I look at him, giving him a meaningful smile.
34:37Yes, it was an imposter.
34:39Mr. Lane, do you want to see the imposter?
34:42Or your daughter?
34:44Adam is left speechless.
34:45He knows what I mean.
34:47Sarah is a widow seduced by the imposter.
34:50A victim.
34:50If she steps out of the nunnery, who is that imposter?
34:53And how do we explain Luke?
34:55Some things just have to stay buried.
34:57Anne's still crying.
34:58But Adam gets up and pulls her away.
35:01Let's go.
35:02Let's not make things hard for her.
35:04I glance at their backs and take a sip of tea.
35:07Paige comes closer and whispers.
35:09Your grace, Mr. Lane looked upset when he left.
35:14I put the teacup down.
35:16Of course he is.
35:17His daughter is suffering in the nunnery.
35:19But he can't do anything.
35:20Who wouldn't be upset?
35:22Paige hesitates.
35:24Your grace, will Sarah?
35:28I look at Paige.
35:29Will she what?
35:31She grits her teeth.
35:32Will her grace silence her?
35:34I laugh gently.
35:35No, mother is not a fool.
35:37Sarah is better off alive.
35:39If she dies, her family won't let it slide.
35:42If things blow up, our family can't control it.
35:46Don't worry.
35:47Mother understands that better than anyone.
35:48Paige is relieved.
35:49Your grace, what is your next plan?
35:52I stand up and walk to the window, looking at the sun outside.
35:56Nothing.
35:57I'm just a poor widow, carrying her dead husband's child.
36:00What plans could I have?
36:01Just then, a visitor is announced.
36:05Your grace, Mrs. Wood from the Wood family is here.
36:07I raise a brow.
36:09Celia Winston is the mother of Colby, who kicked over the paper money basket that day.
36:14After that day, she does visit quite often.
36:16Invite her in.
36:18Celia is straightforward.
36:19She grabs my hand, her eyes red.
36:21Oh, poor Eve.
36:24Oh, poor Eve.
36:24You've lost so much weight.
36:26I lower my gaze.
36:27Thank you for caring.
36:28But I'm fine.
36:29Celia snorts.
36:31Anyone can tell, Mandy's not a pushover.
36:34And that's Sarah.
36:36She acts like a proper lady in public, but see what she does in private.
36:41Thank God everyone finally saw her true colors that day.
36:45I smile bitterly.
36:47Celia whispers.
36:48Eve, tell me the truth.
36:50Back at the hall, did you already know they were in the coffin?
36:53My heart skips a beat.
36:55My face gives nothing away.
36:56Mrs. Wood, why do you say that?
36:58If I knew, I...
36:59That's enough.
37:01Celia waves me off.
37:02Why pretend in front of me?
37:04Others may miss it, but I won't.
37:07You're not one to take a loss.
37:10I stare at her, speechless.
37:12Celia sighs.
37:13Don't worry.
37:14I'm not here to question you.
37:15I'm here to remind you.
37:17I give her a confused look.
37:18Celia comes closer.
37:19Do you know the rumors outside?
37:22I shake my head.
37:23Celia's expression darkens.
37:25That you're a husband killer.
37:26I don't know who started it.
37:28One year after you married into the family.
37:30You caused the death of Gary.
37:32And now, look.
37:34They also said Luke wasn't supposed to die.
37:37But because of you he died for real.
37:39In the funeral hall.
37:41I'm stunned.
37:42I didn't expect this.
37:43Seeing me stunned.
37:44She pities.
37:45And comforts me.
37:46Don't take it to heart.
37:47That is utter nonsense.
37:49I came to tell you.
37:50To keep an eye on Mandy.
37:53I snap back.
37:54Mrs. Wood are you saying?
37:55The rumor came from Eternal Hall.
37:57Celia sneers.
37:58Where else?
38:00How did Luke die?
38:01Others might not know.
38:03But she knows it well.
38:05Everyone's talking about it now.
38:06Who stands to gain the most?
38:08Mandy, of course.
38:11She's trying to pin the blame on you.
38:13So people would forget about Sarah.
38:15I lower my gaze.
38:17My heart turning cold.
38:18Well, well.
38:19I killed her son for her.
38:20And helped clean up the mess.
38:22And secure the noble rank.
38:23Meanwhile.
38:24She tried to make me.
38:25Her scapegoat.
38:26Indeed.
38:27One can never trust.
38:28Anyone.
38:29Celia holds my hand.
38:31Eve.
38:32I have a question for you.
38:34I look at her.
38:36Celia speaks carefully.
38:37My son kicked over the paper money basket in the funeral hall.
38:41Do you remember him?
38:42I nod.
38:43I do.
38:44Of course I do.
38:45Without him.
38:46Their clothes wouldn't have been found quickly.
38:48Celia sighs.
38:50Ever since meeting you that day.
38:51He has been restless.
38:53A while back.
38:54After hearing you were widowed.
38:55He even told me he wanted to marry you.
38:58I nearly spit out my tea.
39:00Marry me?
39:01Celia looks awkward.
39:02I know I shouldn't mention this.
39:04You're still mourning.
39:05Yet.
39:05He's pretty stubborn.
39:07He won't budge.
39:07So I had to ask you.
39:09I put the cup down.
39:10Mrs. Wood.
39:11This is overwhelming for me.
39:12I'm pregnant.
39:13And the lady of the family.
39:15Remarriage.
39:15Is impossible.
39:16Celia says.
39:17I know.
39:18I just wanted you to know.
39:20That if one day.
39:20You want someone to rely on.
39:22The Wood family will always welcome you.
39:25I stare at her.
39:26Mixed feelings.
39:27Rising in my heart.
39:27A woman of my status.
39:29Can hardly remarry here.
39:31Celia's words show her sincerity.
39:33I shake my head.
39:34Mrs. Wood.
39:34Thank you.
39:35But for now.
39:35I only wish to give birth safely.
39:37And raise him well.
39:38Nothing else matters to me right now.
39:41Celia nods.
39:42I won't force you.
39:43You know what you want.
39:45I'm just the messenger.
39:47As for the future.
39:48Time will tell.
39:49After seeing Celia off.
39:51I sit by the window quietly for a long time.
39:53Paige timidly edges closer.
39:56Your Grace.
39:56Are you considering the Woods?
39:58I glance at Paige.
40:00She panics.
40:01Mr. Wood is a nice person.
40:03But you're the lady of the family.
40:05When your son is born.
40:06He'll inherit the dukedom.
40:08If you remarry.
40:09The dukedom.
40:10I smile.
40:11Silly girl.
40:12What are you thinking?
40:13When did I agree to remarry?
40:14Paige freezes.
40:15I narrow my eyes.
40:16It occurs to me.
40:17Since Mandy is so bent on ruining my name.
40:19The least I can do is return the favor.
40:21In the next few days.
40:22I keep to myself in the main courtyard.
40:25Mandy visits a few times.
40:26Each time with supplements.
40:27And fussing over me.
40:28Like a doting grandmother.
40:30I put on a smiling face too.
40:31The two of us put on quite a show.
40:33But the husband killer rumors keep growing.
40:36Soon people say I'm cursed.
40:38Specifically ruining my husband's family.
40:39I killed the Jonas brothers.
40:41And Mandy's next.
40:44Paige stomps in anger.
40:45Your grace.
40:46Listen to what they're saying out there.
40:48If this goes on.
40:50Your reputation will be ruined.
40:52I sit my tonic slowly.
40:53And tell her to calm down.
40:54Paige paces around in a panic.
40:56How can I not worry?
40:57Even.
40:58The helpers are gossiping.
41:00Calling you a jinx.
41:01And saying your son is cursed too.
41:04I put the bowl down.
41:05And look at her.
41:06Who said that?
41:07Paige freezes.
41:08I wipe my mouth with a handkerchief.
41:11Who's gossiping?
41:12Note them down.
41:13All of them.
41:14Paige's eyes light up.
41:15Your grace.
41:16You're taking action.
41:17I just smile faintly and say nothing.
41:20Days pass.
41:20And my belly starts to show.
41:22One evening.
41:23Paige comes in with a notebook.
41:25Your grace.
41:26Here you go.
41:27There are 17 of them.
41:29Their names.
41:29What they said.
41:30And when they said it.
41:31Everything's in here.
41:32I take it.
41:33Flip through it.
41:34And nod.
41:35I tell her she did well.
41:36Paige inches closer.
41:37Your grace.
41:38When should we punish them?
41:40I close the notebook.
41:42No rush.
41:43Just wait.
41:44Paige looks confused.
41:45I don't explain.
41:46And tell her to get the steward.
41:48His name is Joe Pals.
41:49A middle aged man in his 40s.
41:51He's been here for over 20 years.
41:52He's cunning and sly.
41:54He comes in.
41:55All smiles.
41:56Your grace.
41:57What can I do for you?
41:59I look at him.
42:00Mr. Pals.
42:01How many years have you been here?
42:02Joe freezes.
42:0423 years.
42:05Your grace.
42:06I nod.
42:0823 years.
42:09You serve.
42:10The old duke.
42:11Right?
42:11He says yes.
42:13I continue asking.
42:14Were you there when his eldest son died?
42:17Joe's expression changes.
42:18He says yes.
42:20I sigh.
42:21Gary died early.
42:23Without any children.
42:24The dallager duchess couldn't get over it.
42:26My child.
42:27Is the only heir now.
42:29Pretty precious.
42:30Wouldn't you say?
42:31Joe nods repeatedly.
42:32Yes.
42:33Your health matters most.
42:34Your grace.
42:35I slowly say.
42:37But I hear many helpers have been gossiping behind my back.
42:40Saying I'm a husband killer and that my child is a jinx.
42:44Joe pales.
42:46He kneels with a thud.
42:48Forgive me.
42:49I didn't keep them in line.
42:50I'll look into it now.
42:52I throw the notebook at him.
42:54No need.
42:55Here is the list.
42:56I'll leave this to you.
42:57Joe takes the notebook and flips through it.
43:00His forehead sweaty.
43:01Your grace.
43:03Some of them serve the dowager duchess.
43:06I pick up the teacup.
43:08I know.
43:08If that's the case.
43:09They need extra discipline.
43:11Or people might think.
43:12She allows attendance.
43:14To badmouth her own grandson.
43:15Joe catches my meaning.
43:17And turns paler.
43:18He bows.
43:20I understand.
43:21I'll take care of it.
43:22Watching him leave.
43:23Paige can't help but laugh.
43:26Your grace.
43:27That was brilliant.
43:28You told Mr. Pals to deal with them.
43:30To save his skin.
43:31He'll go hard on them.
43:32And even if they hold a grudge.
43:34It won't be against you.
43:37I smile.
43:38Do you think Mr. Pals is a pushover?
43:40He's smart and knows what to do.
43:43As expected.
43:44Two days later.
43:45The 17 attendants are either demoted.
43:47Or driven out.
43:48Every last one gone.
43:49Mandy sends someone to ask me.
43:50Attendants gossiping about their mistress.
43:53That's against rules.
43:54And they should be punished.
43:55Does she think I'm in the wrong?
43:57The messenger has nothing to say and slinks off.
43:59Paige doubles over laughing.
44:02Your grace.
44:02Did you see that look on her face?
44:04Priceless.
44:06I don't laugh.
44:07That was just a warm up.
44:09The show is yet to come.
44:10Three months pass in the blink of an eye.
44:12One day.
44:12Someone arrives from the palace.
44:14It's Owen.
44:14The emperor's head eunuch.
44:15And the same one who delivered the imperial edict back then.
44:18Upon spotting him.
44:19I quickly get up and bow.
44:21Mr. Ward.
44:22What brings you here?
44:23Owen smiles.
44:24Your grace.
44:25You may sit.
44:26His majesty sent me.
44:28To deliver a few things to you.
44:31He waves his hand.
44:32Behind him, eunuchs file in.
44:35Carrying trays of silk, jewelry, and tonics.
44:37Piling the table high.
44:39I'm stunned.
44:40Owen smiles and says.
44:42His majesty said.
44:43Though Duke Jonas is gone.
44:44The dukedom must not end.
44:46The child in your womb.
44:47Will inherit the dukedom one day.
44:49Take good care of that child.
44:50These are a small token from his majesty.
44:53I quickly kneel down.
44:55Thank you, his majesty.
44:57Owen helps me up.
44:59And lowers his voice.
45:00Your grace.
45:01His majesty has a private message for you.
45:05I'm surprised.
45:07Go ahead, Mr. Ward.
45:09Owen comes closer.
45:11His majesty said.
45:13He remembered that day.
45:15You're smart.
45:16So just focus on living well from now on.
45:19With his majesty around, no one dares bully the Jonas family.
45:22My heart suddenly skips a beat.
45:25That day?
45:26Which day?
45:27Owen gives me a meaningful look.
45:29Without a word, he turns to leave.
45:31I stand there, motionless for a long time.
45:34Paige cautiously edges closer.
45:36Your grace.
45:36What does his majesty mean by this?
45:39I take a deep breath.
45:41It means he knows everything.
45:44Paige goes pale and looks worried.
45:47I shake my head and comfort her.
45:49Don't worry.
45:50He would have punished me long ago.
45:52If he wanted to.
45:53He's warning me not to go too far.
45:56But also letting me know he won't pursue it.
45:59Paige sighs in relief.
46:00But I don't relax.
46:01He knows the truth but looks the other way.
46:04His mercy is also his leverage.
46:06From now on, I must be even more careful and not make any mistakes.
46:09Otherwise, today's mercy can be what kills me tomorrow.
46:13That night, after getting into bed, I fall into a deep sleep.
46:17In my dreams, Luke suddenly stands before me.
46:19His usual gentle face, now twisted and hideous.
46:22His eyes burn with hatred.
46:24Like he wants to tear me apart alive.
46:26He reaches out to choke me, shouting.
46:28Eve.
46:29You killed me.
46:30You'll die a horrible death.
46:32I just watch him coldly, not moving a muscle.
46:35Just as his hand is about to touch me, he suddenly vanishes completely.
46:38Then, I see those comments again.
46:41The supporting female's amazing.
46:43Even his majesty supports her.
46:45After this, who would dare touch her?
46:47I think the supporting female is the real victim.
46:50After S-Cambag swindled and seduced her, she has to clean up the mess.
46:55But she's too cruel.
46:58That's her husband.
46:59Dude.
47:00Are you stupid?
47:02Her husband got together with the sister-in-law and faked his death.
47:06Yeah, real keeper.
47:08That's right.
47:09I support her.
47:10She deserves to live a good life.
47:12I read the flickering comments.
47:14Flashing a smile.
47:16The comments slowly fade away, into the darkness.
47:19I open my eyes.
47:20It's already bright outside.
47:22Paige comes in with some warm water.
47:24You're great.
47:25You're up.
47:26Did you sleep well last night?
47:28I sit up, and smile.
47:30I slept well.
47:31Best sleep ever.
47:32Months pass.
47:33It's labor day.
47:34That night, the main courtyard blazes, as the midwife rushes.
47:37Paige paces frantically.
47:38I'm not worried at all.
47:40What's coming will come.
47:41No point panicking.
47:42After hours of labor, a baby's cry finally breaks the night.
47:46Beaming, the midwife steps out with the baby.
47:49Congratulations.
47:49It's a boy.
47:51You're both safe.
47:52I take the baby, and look at his tiny wrinkled face.
47:55A strange feeling washes over me.
47:57He's my son, Ben Jonas.
47:58From now on, there's someone in this world with my blood.
48:02Mandy rushes over.
48:03When she sees Ben, her eyes turn red.
48:05She wants to hold him.
48:06I have Paige hand him to her.
48:08Holding Ben, she mutters.
48:10Oh.
48:10He looks exactly like young Luke.
48:13I sneer inwardly.
48:14She can say he looks like whoever she wants.
48:17After a while, she returns Ben to me.
48:19Unusually gentle, she says.
48:21Take good care of Ben.
48:23He's is the heart of our family.
48:25I know.
48:27I know.
48:29At the one month mark, the emperor sends more gifts.
48:31This time it's an official imperial edict.
48:33Ben is named heir to Duke Jonas.
48:35When he grows up, he'll inherit the dukedom.
48:38Mandy accepts the edict.
48:39Her expression, complicated.
48:41She probably never expected I could pull this off so beautifully.
48:44Or that the emperor is this generous.
48:47Only I know, the emperor is warning her.
48:50The message is clear.
48:51Leave Eve alone.
48:52I'm protecting her, and her son.
48:54After that, Mandy never bothers me again.
48:57When we happen to meet at home, she's perfectly polite.
48:59Her haughty act all gone.
49:01As for those husband killer rumors, no one mentions them anymore.
49:04Please.
49:05Who dares to call me cursed, when the emperor favors me.
49:08And so, life goes on day by day.
49:10Ben keeps growing.
49:11Flashing smiles, crawling around and calling me mother.
49:14Paige keeps saying.
49:15The young master is so handsome.
49:17He really takes after you.
49:20I smile and pinch Ben's cheek.
49:22Really, I think he's like his father, a little silly.
49:26Paige bursts out laughing.
49:28Outside, the sun is shining.
49:29I hold Ben.
49:31Watching the blooming flowers in the courtyard.
49:33My heart finally feels at peace.
49:35The comments have been gone for a while.
49:37Maybe they've gone somewhere else.
49:38Messing up someone else's life.
49:40Maybe they're still around.
49:41But they leave me alone.
49:42Either way, I don't care anymore.
49:44My life is already in my own hands.
49:46From now on, all that's left for me is a lifetime of peace.
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