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00:00Silas's lips crashed against mine. His hands tangled in my hair. His body pressed
00:05me against the wall. He whispered against my neck. Suddenly erupted a frantic
00:11knocking. Silas pulled away, irritation flashing across his face.
00:15What the hell is it? Sir, Miss Alina isn't feeling well. She wants you to come see her.
00:20I'll be right back. Grabbing his shirt from the floor and rushed out.
00:25Silas! I'll be right back. I followed him to the doorway. Silas, seven years into
00:29my cohabitation with Silas, he inherited everything from his dead brother. Including
00:34his widow, Selina. Every time Silas finished sleeping with Selina, he'd hold me and whisper
00:40reassurances. Jane, just wait a little longer. Once Selina's pregnant, we'll have the wedding.
00:46This was the Sterling family's only requirement for his inheritance. Six months back in New
00:51York, Silas visited Selina's room 52 times. Finally, word came that Selina was pregnant.
00:57But with it came another announcement. Silas and Selina's wedding.
01:01Mommy, is someone getting married? I stared at the wedding decorations filling the house,
01:06and pulled my confused son into my arms. Yes, Daddy's marrying the person he loves,
01:12so we should move out. After putting my son to bed, I opened my phone to book tickets back home.
01:17The earliest flight was on February 14th. Valentine's Day, the seventh anniversary of my
01:23cohabitation with Silas. Fate seemed to have a plan. My lips twisted into something bitter.
01:29Fine. What began on this day should end on this day.
01:33Suddenly, I was held, and Silas's gentle voice came from above.
01:37What are you looking at?
01:40I clicked the screen off instantly. Just jewelry news. In just six months,
01:45Selina's perfume had completely saturated him. I pushed him away with disgust.
01:50Go take a shower before you talk to me. Silas sniffed himself. I'll go now.
01:56I've been neglecting you lately. That's on me. I won't go to Selina's room these next few days.
02:02The bathroom door flew open and Silas walked out, dripping, wrapped in a towel. For a moment,
02:08I saw him from seven years ago, climbing to my window, covered in night dew. Triumphant,
02:13like he wanted to show the whole world. Jane, from today on, you're mine.
02:20For the rest of my life, it's just you and me, forever. Seeing me stare blankly at him,
02:25Silas grinned and pulled me into his arms. Jane, tonight I'm only with you. I'm not going anywhere.
02:31My eyes dropped with something like disappointment. The man before me was no longer that man.
02:37A knock at the door interrupted my thoughts. Sir, Miss Selina isn't feeling well. She wants you to
02:43come see her. Silas's irritation turned to panic as he hurriedly dressed and rushed out.
02:51What's wrong? Did you call the family doctor? A few steps out, he realized something was off.
02:58He turned back, apologetically, looking at me leaning against the doorframe.
03:03Selina's not well. I need to check on her. My brother's gone. I'm all she has. I'll be right
03:09back, Jane. You've always been understanding. Silas frowned, was about to offer more reassurance,
03:15but froze at the sudden weight on his shoulders. I draped a coat over him. It's cold at night.
03:20Wear more before you go. Silas gripped the coat, his eyes unreadable. Jane, you...
03:26Silas didn't come back all night. I reached across the bed, only touched cold sheets. The knocking
03:33outside grew louder and louder. I opened the door to find a sterling servant, wearing open contempt.
03:40The old lady says you're to bring the child to the sterling estate.
03:46When we reached the main hall of the estate, I found the entire sterling clan assembled.
03:52Silas stood beside Selina supporting her, his eyes full of tenderness.
03:58Selina's finally pregnant. With all the family elders here today, it's time to honor the promise
04:04from six months ago. The clan's most respected elder stepped forward.
04:09I hereby declare Simus Straling as the new head of the Straling family. Now that the Stralings have an
04:15heir, pick a date for the wedding. I looked up to find everyone staring at Selina, even Silas.
04:22He openly placed his hand on Selina's stomach, his expression tender.
04:27I'm going to be a father. Not a father again, but a father.
04:33Something sour twisted in my chest. I clenched my fists.
04:37Mommy, it hurt.
04:41I quickly released him. His little hand was bright red.
04:44Mommy, sorry. Let mommy blow on it.
04:48Noah's words drew every eye in the room. The elder frowned.
04:53If word gets out that the Stirling heir had a child out of wedlock, our reputation is ruined.
04:58Just some bastard from a loose wood. Silas's mother glared at me with a cold snort.
05:04From now on, tell everyone this child is from a distant Stirling relative being raised here.
05:12Silas released his arm from around Selina.
05:14Mom, that's too far.
05:16He started toward me, but Selina subtly pulled him back.
05:19I took Noah's hand and walked up to Silas's mother.
05:23As you wish. From now on, Noah won't be Silas's son anymore.
05:27I crouched down in front of Noah, my eyes burning with unshed tears.
05:31Baby, you can't call him daddy anymore. You have to call him uncle, okay?
05:37Silas froze. He knew Noah was the only reason I had stayed this long.
05:41I quickly led Noah outside, but Selina called out.
05:44Jane! Jane! I heard Cashman Saffran is best for pregnancy.
05:49Silas searched for days but couldn't find any.
05:51Imagine my surprise when I saw you had a peace.
05:55Would you be willing to part with it?
05:57Simus, is this what you want too?
05:59When Selina tilted her head back, the trail of hickeys exposed.
06:03My heart felt like needles rolling over it.
06:06Fine, dense, endless pain.
06:12This cashmere sapphire pendant was the token of love between Silas and me.
06:17We'd both fallen for it at the same jewelry exhibition.
06:20The night he committed to me, he put the cashmere sapphire around my neck.
06:24He'd promised me forever.
06:26I knew Selina wanted it.
06:28She'd asked Silas for it more than once.
06:30He'd refused.
06:31But this time, he looked away.
06:33Maybe you could...
06:38Fine.
06:38I laughed bitterly and ripped the cashmere sapphire from my neck, shoving it into Selina's hand.
06:44Watching Selina put it on with delight, I offered praise.
06:48It suits you perfectly.
06:49Then, under Silas's shocked gaze, I carried Noah out.
06:54Back at the villa, Noah was still crying.
06:57I forced down the heartache and gripped his small hand.
07:00Noah, if Mommy wanted to leave this place, would you come with me?
07:06Mommy, can't we stay?
07:11But Noah, Daddy, and Grandma don't want us here.
07:13Will you call an uncle forever?
07:15I held back my tears and looked at Noah gently.
07:17Noah clutched the Lego set tighter, Silas's birthday gift from last year.
07:21Mommy, I want one more birthday with Daddy. Can I?
07:25Noah stubbornly refused to change how he addressed him.
07:27I closed my eyes and pulled him into my arms. I nodded.
07:31Okay.
07:34February 12th was Noah's birthday.
07:36I'd reminded Silas two days early so he could prepare.
07:39This might be the last birthday they would share.
07:41I wanted Noah to get his wish.
07:44On his birthday, Noah woke early. He put on his little suit. His voice shook with nerves.
07:50Mommy, Daddy will come to my party, right?
07:53He will.
07:57I texted Silas.
08:00It's your son's birthday today. Where are you?
08:06Noah's head dropped. Noah's fingers gripped the cake box ribbon.
08:10Daddy's not coming, is he?
08:12After a long silence, he tried to comfort himself.
08:15It's okay. Uncle's busy. We shouldn't bother him.
08:20Mommy, let's eat the cake.
08:22This was the first time Noah called Silas uncle. He seemed to be accepting it.
08:27That his father didn't care about him, but his reddening eyes gave away his pain.
08:31I grabbed my phone and opened Silas's chat.
08:34You don't even have time for your son's birthday?
08:37You like Selena that much. You can't bear to leave her side?
08:42My finger hovered over send. I couldn't press it. Then a new message appeared.
08:46Come to the Sterling estate. Joy flooded through me. I shoved the phone in Noah's face.
08:51Noah, look! Daddy remembers!
08:53Noah's head shot up. A brilliant smile broke across his face.
08:57Daddy must have lots of presents for me. Mommy, let's go!
09:03Noah chattered the whole way. He guessed what gifts daddy had prepared. But when we reached the
09:08Sterling estate, the garden full of roses made my chest tighten.
09:12This wasn't decoration for a child's birthday.
09:16Noah didn't notice. He excitedly pulled me inside. I could only follow him anxiously. Dread settled in my gut.
09:23Simus, don't do something we can't run to.
09:26In the banquet hall, Noah saw Silas standing by a giant cake.
09:30Daddy!
09:31He crashed into Silas's arms.
09:34What are you doing here?
09:36My eyes filled with disappointment. Behind us, the socialites whispered.
09:41Isn't this Simus and Selena's engagement party? What's with this kid calling him dad?
09:46Didn't they say Simus wasn't married? Must be his bastard.
09:50Silas's face went iron. He shoved Noah away hard.
09:53What did you call me?
09:56Noah stumbled back several steps and fell to the ground. He froze, caught between tears and shock.
10:02Uncle.
10:03Finally, he whispered timidly. He looked at the cake in the center of the hall. A smile returned to his
10:09face.
10:10Uncle, are you here for my birthday? Can I cut the cake with you?
10:14Noah had waited days for this party. In his mind, as long as he could celebrate with Silas,
10:19nothing else mattered. Even calling him uncle was fine. But delicate hands gripped Silas's hand on
10:25the cake knife. No. This kind of party isn't for distant relatives like you. Right, Simus?
10:32Rage flared in my chest. Now I understood everything.
10:36That text was from Selena. Her goal was simple. Humiliate us publicly. Make Noah's bastard status
10:42official. I stepped in front of Noah. My voice came out cold.
10:48Simus, is that true?
10:50Silas stood frozen. When our eyes met, guilt flashed across his face. Under everyone's stairs,
10:56he spoke. He's from a distant sterling branch. Behind him, Selena smiled with triumph.
11:02The whispers around us grew louder. To ruin their big day. Exactly.
11:08Low-class relatives. No manners.
11:11Noah went pale under the chorus of voices. His eyes turned red.
11:15My fury hit a breaking point. I walked forward and violently flipped the towering key.
11:21Big day, huh? Let me make everyone really happy.
11:24The socialites stood in stunned silence. Silas and Selena turned pale with rage.
11:29Only Noah looked up at me like I was a heroine. Mommy, you're so cool.
11:34I scooped Noah up and looked straight at silence. Mr. Sterling, I apologize.
11:38Noah is only my child. He has nothing to do with the Sterlings. We're leaving now.
11:44The next second, bodyguards slammed me to the ground. Selena's voice hissed from above.
11:49You think the Sterling estate is somewhere you can waltz in and out of?
11:56Beat her. Then throw her out.
11:58This rained down on me like hail. My bones creaked and cracked under the blows.
12:02Noah crawled toward me, wailing. I kept shoving him away with gritted teeth.
12:07Through the crowd, I saw Silas. Reluctance flickered on his face.
12:10Then Selena yanked him back again. I endured the blows. Each punch shattered another memory.
12:16Silas, seven years ago, climbing my window, promising forever.
12:19Silas, six years ago, called a kept man but laughing anyway.
12:22Silas, five years ago, holding Noah and saying his life was complete.
12:26All of it crumbled to ash in my mind.
12:28Noah's screams grew desperate. He dropped to his knees before Silas.
12:32Mr. Sterling, we were wrong. Sorry. Please let Mommy go.
12:37Both Silas and I looked up in disbelief. Silas frowned.
12:40Stop!
12:41He stared at Noah, stunned.
12:44What did you say?
12:45The kneeling child seemed to age in an instant. His eyes went red as he looked at his father.
12:49Mr. Sterling, we're not welcome here. Mommy and I are leaving now. Thank you for having us today.
12:54Noah helped me to my feet. I limped after him toward the exit.
12:58My heart felt crushed in someone's fist.
13:02Silas didn't come home. He only sent two texts.
13:05Something came up. I'll apologize in person in a few days.
13:08Don't be mad. Be good.
13:10I knew his something meant his wedding on Valentine's Day.
13:13I packed everything we'd brought six months ago.
13:15I burned every trace of us in the villa. One bonfire, gone.
13:19This relationship was a mistake from start to finish. Now it was time to wake up.
13:23We boarded the plane home. Before turning off my phone, I sent Silas one final text.
13:28Noah and I are gone. Have a good life. Let's never meet again.
13:32At that exact moment, Silas was exchanging rings with Selena.
13:35His chest seized with sudden pain. He saw the message, threw the ring down,
13:40and stumbled out of the hotel.
13:41To the airport!
13:42As Silas tried to call me, but only heard the cold busy tone.
13:45The number you dialed is busy.
13:46Deepened. He barked at the driver.
13:49Can't you go faster? I can afford your damn traffic tickets!
13:52The driver wiped sweat from his forehead.
13:54Sir, it's not that I don't want to. It's Valentine's Day. The streets are packed.
13:57Today is Valentine's Day?
13:59Silas repeated it in a daze.
14:01Today was our cohabitation anniversary. He'd forgotten.
14:04The driver kept honking dutifully, but the line of cars refused to dodge.
14:08Silas rubbed his face. Something hardened in his expression.
14:11Open the door. I'll run.
14:16The two miles felt like an eternity. When Silas reached the airport,
14:21his mouth tasted like iron. He stared blankly at the airport worker.
14:25Like he couldn't understand her words.
14:28The passengers you're looking for boarded over an hour ago.
14:32He looked at the empty waiting area. Something was missing from his chest.
14:35Like someone who'd always been there had suddenly vanished.
14:38He let out a short, hysterical laugh.
14:41How could that be?
14:43How could Jane ever leave me?
14:45She couldn't bear to.
14:47The phone rang. It was Selina.
14:50Silas, where did you go?
14:52Are you calling on this wedding?
14:53Her voice, once his favorite, came out shrill and hysterical.
14:57Like she'd fall apart without him.
14:59Nothing like Jane. Jane had her own life.
15:02She didn't need to lean on anyone.
15:04Silas pressed his tongue against his cheek.
15:06For the first time, Silas found Selina's weakness repulsive.
15:10Yeah. Wedding's off.
15:13At the office, Silas collapsed on the couch.
15:16He scrolled through our old messages.
15:18The past six months were pathetically sparse.
15:21Mostly just me asking him, did he eat on time?
15:23Was he sleeping well?
15:25And every time he slept in Selina's room,
15:27the next day I wouldn't reply at all.
15:30Like that was my way of venting anger.
15:32The messages grew fewer.
15:34Until a week ago, I stopped asking about his life completely.
15:38He sat up, his brow furrowed tight.
15:41The past week's messages fit on one screen.
15:43Only three total.
15:45The first two were from two days ago.
15:47Me asking if he'd come to Noah's birthday.
15:49He vaguely remembered me mentioning it, but he'd forgotten.
15:53He thought Noah was just acting out for attention.
15:55The last message was the goodbye.
15:57Noah and I are gone.
15:59Have a good life.
16:00Let's never meet again.
16:02With a loud bang, Silas kicked his chair against the wall.
16:05His fingers flew across the screen.
16:11Jane, are you insane?
16:12You think you'll have a good life without me?
16:14Take you re-back.
16:15If you come back now, I'll reluctantly back.
16:18I didn't marry Selina.
16:20You're still my only wife.
16:22Silas waited all night, restless.
16:25No reply came.
16:26Every call went to the same recording.
16:28The number you dialed is busy.
16:30Silas couldn't wait anymore.
16:32He drove to the villa.
16:34The streets at dawn were silent.
16:35Only a corner diner had its lights on.
16:38Inside, a couple worked the counter together.
16:40One flipped pancakes.
16:42One poured coffee.
16:43They moved in perfect sync.
16:45Steam rose from the griddle between them.
16:47Silas suddenly remembered.
16:49Back home, we'd had moments like that too.
16:51Back then, we opened a small jewelry shop.
16:54I taught him everything.
16:55I handled sales.
16:57He collected payment.
16:58We were exhausted, but happy.
17:00Some people called him a kept man.
17:02He didn't care at all.
17:05I spend my wife's money.
17:06What's it to you?
17:07Silas gripped the steering wheel.
17:09His hands shook slightly, but he kept reassuring himself.
17:12She must be really angry this time.
17:16But if I humble myself, it should be fine.
17:18The villa came into his view.
17:20A warm yellow light glowed from inside.
17:23His whole body relaxed.
17:24The car stopped at the villa entrance.
17:27Silas stepped out and straightened his suit.
17:29His face went carefully blank.
17:31Yes, I'd apologize.
17:33But she needed to learn her lesson too.
17:35He pushed open the door, waiting smugly for me to rush into his arms.
17:41But the person who lifted her head was Selina.
17:44Tears welled in her eyes.
17:45Where did you go?
17:47I thought you left me.
17:49Silas's brow furrowed.
17:51He'd never found Selina this grating before.
17:53He pushed her aside and ran upstairs.
17:57But I wasn't upstairs, more than that.
18:00Everything related to me was gone.
18:02The closet was half empty.
18:03The colorful dresses and playful children's clothes, all gone.
18:07The bedroom wall where our photo hung was now just blank white space.
18:11The hundred love letters I had treasured for seven years.
18:14Only a blackened metal box remained.
18:17And a pile of ash inside.
18:19He stared at the ash in a daze.
18:21Then it hit him.
18:22How much effort he'd spent chasing me all those years ago.
18:26He'd written over a hundred letters before I even let him take me out.
18:29He'd climbed my windows for half a year before I finally let him inside.
18:34Silas covered his face.
18:35He collapsed to the floor, powerless.
18:38Footsteps sounded at the door.
18:40Silas shot upright.
18:41His heart pounded wildly.
18:43He hoped desperately, prayed, that I would walk through that door.
18:48But it was Selina.
18:53Silas?
18:53Silas's face went dark, all tenderness gone.
18:56He looked at her sideways.
18:58What?
18:59And Selina flinched.
19:00But she pressed on.
19:02Since we're supposed to be married and Jane's not coming back,
19:05why don't we move into Selina's room?
19:07Silas let out a disgusted laugh.
19:09Are you that desperate?
19:11That pathetic?
19:12His voice was ice.
19:14Selina was stunned.
19:15What did you say?
19:17Don't understand?
19:18Silas grabbed Selina by the throat.
19:20He slammed her against the wall.
19:21You're just my brother's sloppy seconds.
19:23What makes you think I'd want you?
19:27I never planned to marry you.
19:29Selina struggled, her face twisting.
19:31Why?
19:33Silas's smile turned cruel.
19:34You really have no self-awareness at all.
19:36I only agreed to marry you for revenge.
19:38You dumped me for power and status, remember?
19:41Now the show's over.
19:43You're useless.
19:45He ripped the Kashmir Sapphire from Selina's neck in one violent motion.
19:50Ignoring her screams of pain, he called his assistant.
19:53Find out where Jane went.
19:55And book me on the earliest flight there.
19:59Meanwhile, on the plane heading home,
20:02passengers around us were gossiping about Silas Sterling's cancelled wedding.
20:06I heard Silas ran out on his wedding.
20:08Silas ran from our wedding?
20:10Isn't this what he always dreamed of?
20:12I heard Silas ran because of his ex.
20:16Isn't his ex Selina?
20:18Everyone knows she was his first love.
20:19I heard he went away years ago because she broke his heart.
20:21That's old news.
20:23He had another girlfriend back there.
20:24They say he even has a son.
20:26I listened with cold amusement.
20:28Beside me, Noah pulled off his eye mask.
20:31His small voice spoke up.
20:33Mommy, are they talking about Mr. Sterling?
20:35You heard wrong.
20:36Sleep.
20:37Mommy's here.
20:40Along the way, neighbors greeted me like I'd never left at all.
20:44Mom saw me and burst into tears.
20:46She pulled me inside.
20:47That night, the whole family gathered around the table.
20:50We ate together.
20:51Noah hadn't felt home like this in so long.
20:54He squeezed my hand.
20:55Mommy, I like it here.
20:57Back at the Sterling's, Silas's mother had been ruthless with us.
21:01During their meals, we stood and served.
21:04During our meals, we endured constant criticism.
21:07I kissed my son's soft cheek.
21:09We'll stay here forever.
21:11Never go back.
21:13Noah nodded.
21:14Finally, some innocence returned to his face.
21:17Just then, a neighbor rushed in.
21:19Jane, you need to come quick!
21:21That man you lived with is making a scene at the entrance!
21:26Before I reached it, I heard my friends mocking voices from far off.
21:30You're the man Jane picked?
21:31Looks like you'd break if the wind blew.
21:35Right?
21:36My 12-year-old nephew's stronger than him.
21:38Bet he can't even change a tire!
21:40Or chop wood!
21:42City boys are useless out here!
21:43I'm not here to argue with you.
21:45Go get Jane.
21:46I tapped a friend's shoulder, and they moved aside from me.
21:49Why are you here?
21:51I said we shouldn't meet again.
21:53I hadn't expected to see Silas looking like this.
21:56His face was haggard.
21:57Dark circles ringed his eyes, like he hadn't slept in days.
22:01Nothing like the polished businessman image he used to maintain.
22:05Silas walked up to me.
22:06His first words were a reprimand.
22:08You spend your time with these jerks?
22:10No wonder you ignored my calls for days.
22:12They corrupted you!
22:14I can't let you and Noah stay here.
22:16Come back with me.
22:18He reached to grab me, but my friends surrounded me.
22:20They slammed iron rods into the ground.
22:22Get your hands off her!
22:23Back up!
22:24Back up!
22:27I looked at him over a neighbor's shoulder.
22:29You came all this way just to say that?
22:33Silas shook his head.
22:35After a long pause, he forced the words out.
22:37I came to apologize.
22:40Jane, I was wrong.
22:41I love you!
22:42I love you!
22:43Come back!
22:43Let's make this work!
22:44He looked at me with total confidence.
22:46He was.
22:47Certain I'd forgive him.
22:48Certain I'd go with him.
22:49The absurdity of it made me laugh.
22:51You don't actually think I'd go back with you, do you?
22:55I nearly choked on my laughter.
22:57When I looked at him again, my eyes were ice.
23:00Silas, you make me sick.
23:02Silas froze.
23:03His eyes went wide with disbelief.
23:05What did you say?
23:06I said, Silas, you make me sick!
23:09Silas flushed with anger and lunged toward me.
23:11My friends pushed him back.
23:13I already apologized!
23:14What more do you want?
23:18You used to always-
23:19I stepped out from behind my friends and slapped him hard across the face.
23:23That look of shock crossed his face again.
23:25I sneered.
23:26I used to what?
23:27Love you that much?
23:28Forgive you for everything?
23:30Yes, I did love you once.
23:32Enough to leave home for New York with you.
23:34Enough to keep loving you while watching you with Selena.
23:37But Silas' love isn't infinite.
23:39You used it all up!
23:40I tilted my head, mocking him.
23:42What made you think you could hurt me over and over just because I loved you?
23:47What made you think that after hurting me, one useless I love you would bring me running back?
23:52And what makes you think that after killing my love bit by bit, I still love you?
23:57Silas stumbled backward with each word.
23:59Finally, he collapsed to the ground.
24:01He realized it then.
24:02The love in my eyes had died.
24:04He began to sob, repeating his apology.
24:07I'm sorry.
24:09I'm sorry.
24:11Jane, I'm sorry.
24:12Please forgive me.
24:15I watched tears fill his eyes.
24:17I felt nothing.
24:18My voice came out flat as I spoke the most final words.
24:21Don't apologize to me.
24:23Seeing you now just makes me sick.
24:26Simus, the girl who loved you is dead.
24:29She died during those 52 nights you spent with Selena.
24:32I won't forgive you for her.
24:33You should live with this guilt for the rest of your life.
24:36Tears streamed down Silas' pale face.
24:38His lips moved several times.
24:40No words came out.
24:42Finally, he stood up shakily.
24:43Then, Noah.
24:45Noah is my child.
24:47He takes my last name.
24:49His name is Noah Reed.
24:50One day, he'll have a real father.
24:53But none of that concerns you anymore.
24:56Silas left that day.
24:57He looked like he'd aged several years.
25:00Noah learned what happened from me.
25:01I asked him.
25:03Are you upset mommy didn't let you see him one last time?
25:06Noah shook his head.
25:07That unnatural maturity surfaced again.
25:10Mr. Sterling isn't father material.
25:15I taught my friends the jewelry trade the way I'd once taught Silas.
25:18Within a few years, our jewelry became known for quality and honesty.
25:23People came from everywhere to buy from us.
25:25I heard about Silas again on the news.
25:27After returning to New York, he'd refused to marry Selena.
25:31He'd even mutilated himself in protest.
25:33It didn't work.
25:35It only made Selena's unborn child more valuable.
25:38The family elders forced the marriage through.
25:41Silas' mother, who thought she was so smart, had met her match.
25:45Selena and her mother-in-law turned the Sterling estate into a war zone.
25:49It became the biggest joke in NYC high society.
25:52And Silas resented being forced to marry Selena.
25:55One day, he pushed her down the stairs.
26:00Selena lost the baby.
26:01She lost her mind completely.
26:04Without the child, without Silas' affection, she had nothing left to hope for.
26:08So she drove a knife into Silas' heart.
26:10Then she killed herself beside his body.
26:13Before dying, she clutched his cold hand.
26:15Now you're mine forever.
26:21The news shocked the city, and the Sterling reputation crashed.
26:25But worse than reputation was the question of succession.
26:28Silas' mother and the family elders visited repeatedly.
26:31They wanted to take Noah back for grooming.
26:34I turned them away every time.
26:36Finally, desperate, they chose a child from the distant Sterling branch they'd always looked down on.
26:41But none of that mattered to me or Noah.
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