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Billionaire's Accidental Wife New EP,29 SM
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00:00The night I left my marriage with nothing, I wandered the streets of New York alone.
00:04A small ad on the side of the road caught my eye.
00:10Room and board included. That's what got me.
00:12That same night, I dragged my suitcase to the address on the ad.
00:15I walked straight into the mansion of Nathan Sterling, the richest man in New York.
00:22Mr. Sterling is looking for a mother for his child.
00:26Not a wife for himself, I need you to be very clear on that.
00:28Mr. Sterling is an exceptional man. Don't get any ideas.
00:33I kept my head slightly down, eyes forward.
00:36Honestly, this job was perfect for me.
00:38To put it simply, they just needed a high-end nanny.
00:40I had only gotten divorced that morning.
00:43Remarriage? Couldn't be further from my mind.
00:45I nodded respectfully.
00:46I understand I won't get any ideas. You have my word.
00:50But taking care of a kid and having a roof was a lifeline for me.
00:54George gave a curt nod and led me to the dining room.
00:56At a massive long table, a young father and his son were locked in a silent battle.
01:02He man sat there holding a bowl and a spoon, his expression dark.
01:06Just one bite. Luca. One tiny bite. Can you do that for me?
01:14Sir, another applicant is here. This one seems honest.
01:18That face, I'd seen it on the cover of Forbes before.
01:21Unfairly handsome. The kind of face you don't forget.
01:25What's your name?
01:26Claire Bennett.
01:28Give it a try.
01:33So this was the job interview. I had to nail this.
01:37If I could stay, at least I wouldn't be sleeping on the street tonight.
01:40I put on what I hoped was a warm, motherly smile and walked toward the boy.
01:51No! Make her leave! I don't want her! They're all bad women!
01:57So before me, this kid had already been through who knows how many stepmoms.
02:01Relax. I'm not here to feed you. I'm feeding Spider-Man. You're fine.
02:05Eat more. You need to be full to save the world.
02:07Kids who don't eat are too weak.
02:09Can't even protect themselves, let alone own all of humanity.
02:13Oh, you want the potatoes?
02:15The boy lay there looking dejected.
02:17Potatoes give you strength.
02:18But I pretended not to see.
02:20Not until his nose turned red and his eyes got watery did I act like I'd just spotted him.
02:24There's a baby Spider-Man here too?
02:26Peter Parker. Can you share some of your food with him?
02:30He needs to eat so he can grow up big and strong like you.
02:34Sure.
02:36Well, since Spider-Man said so, I guess you can have a little, but don't eat too much, okay?
02:43If you get stronger than him, he'll be sad.
02:57That night I stayed in the villa.
03:00Luca and I were on the second floor.
03:02Nathan Sterling had the third floor to himself.
03:06You are never to go up to the third floor.
03:09A woman once snuck up to climb into Mr. Sterling's bed in the middle of the night and was thrown
03:13out the window.
03:15I won't, I promise.
03:18Luca was only four, but he could already sleep in his own room.
03:22That made my work a lot easier.
03:28Claire, let's talk.
03:29Sure, Mr. Sterling.
03:32You're good with kids.
03:34Have you had any of your own?
03:36No, but I helped look after my ex-husband's sister's kids for two years.
03:41Back then, my ex's family thought I didn't make enough money, so they made me quit my job.
03:45After I quit, they said I was lazy and had nothing to do.
03:48So they fired the sister's nanny and made me take over.
03:52You're divorced, why?
03:55We came from different worlds.
03:59You know, I need to find a mother for Luca.
04:02He has no sense of security.
04:04He won't leave the house, won't go to preschool.
04:06I'm busy with work, so I need someone patient to be his mother.
04:10I'll have you sign a prenup.
04:11Everything stays separate.
04:14I understand.
04:17Rich people are all like this.
04:19My first marriage was for love.
04:21But because the gap between our families was too big, I signed a prenup too.
04:25So when the love ran out and we divorced, I had nothing left.
04:28Not even my wedding ring.
04:29Let alone someone like Nathan, a man at the very top.
04:32Of course he'd be careful about marriage.
04:34Honestly, I'd be happy just having a place to stay.
04:36We don't have to make it official.
04:38The marriage is for Luca.
04:39I want him to have a long-term mother.
04:41And marriage is the strongest contract there is.
04:43Then we'll do it your way.
04:45Don't worry.
04:46I'll give you $50,000 a month for personal spending.
04:51Mr. Sterling, can I ask, if we divorce someday, can I keep the money you've given me?
04:56Of course.
04:57That money is yours.
04:59Okay then.
05:01I don't have any needs in our sex life right now, so you'll stay on the second floor.
05:05Okay.
05:05I don't either.
05:06Just like that, three days after my divorce, I was married again.
05:09Same as the first time, no wedding.
05:14Take this.
05:17No need.
05:17For Luca.
05:20Oh, okay.
05:21Thank you for your ring.
05:30What's wrong?
05:31Claire, can you read me a bedtime story?
05:35I'll get my dad to pay you more, but if you don't want to, that's fine.
05:39Come here.
05:43That night, Luca fell asleep in my bed after his book.
05:47The next morning, when Nathan heard, he was genuinely surprised.
05:50Claire, thank you.
05:52I'll add $10,000 a month.
05:54Mr. Sterling, that's way too much.
05:57It really was.
05:58In my last marriage, I did so much more than this.
06:01During the day, I watched my ex's sister's kids.
06:04At night, I cooked for my ex, satisfying his needs in bed, then got up in the middle of
06:09the night to clean the house.
06:14It's not like we can't afford a maid.
06:16But Claire just sitting all day doing nothing, that doesn't seem right.
06:20Even after all that, when we divorced, they said I'd been living the good life for three
06:24years, and they sent me out with nothing.
06:29Mr. Sterling, that's too much.
06:31This is just what I should be doing.
06:33As I said this, Luca came over and grabbed my right hand.
06:36The women came before you only cared about pleasing me, ignoring Luca's feelings.
06:40The extra $10,000 is settled.
06:43Thank you, Mr. Sterling.
06:45From that day on, Luca was glued to me.
06:48Nathan was busy, so most of the time, it was just the two of us at home.
06:52I tried my best to play with him and made him happy every day.
06:55When he got scared, I held him tightly and comforted him gently.
06:58But he still didn't want to leave the villa, until the day I needed to go to the hospital
07:02for a follow-up.
07:04Wait for me at home?
07:05I'll be back soon.
07:07He grabbed my hand and wouldn't let go.
07:09He didn't say anything.
07:11Just looked up at me with those big, sad eyes.
07:16He's afraid you'll leave and not come back.
07:19I'm not leaving.
07:21I'll be back after my appointment, and then we'll read together.
07:23You play by yourself for a little while?
07:30Luca, you want to go to the hospital with Claire?
07:37My God!
07:38He is finally willing to leave the house!
07:43Your condition has improved a lot.
07:45Keep relaxing.
07:47Claire, are you sick?
07:49Yeah.
07:49I used to skip meals a lot, so I got sick.
07:51Don't ever be like me, okay?
07:53Does it hurt?
07:54I can give you candy.
07:57Daddy told me eating candy can forget the pain.
08:00My tears fell unexpectedly.
08:02In three years at my ex's house, every time I cried, they called me dramatic.
08:06Said a girl from a poor family wasn't cut out for their lifestyle.
08:08When I told them I had depression, my ex Ryan said I was faking it, making trouble on purpose.
08:13Even the nephew I'd taken care of for over two years cursed at me during the divorce.
08:17But this cold-faced little boy was willing to share his favorite candy just to make me feel better.
08:21Claire, I'll eat all my food.
08:23When I grow up, I'll protect you.
08:28Then you better grow up fast.
08:31Mr. Sterling, why are you here?
08:37George told me Luca went out with you.
08:39I was worried, so I came to check.
08:42Daddy, as long as I'm with Claire, you don't have to worry.
08:46I know.
08:49Mr. Sterling, I don't need it.
08:50Claire, if there's anything you want, just ask.
08:52Could you help me find a used car?
08:54About 8,000?
08:56It'll be easier for me to go out.
08:58Take any car from my garage.
09:00The cheapest one in your garage is over $200,000.
09:03I wouldn't dare drive it.
09:05Fine.
09:06The next morning, an old beat-up car parked next to Nathan's luxury cars.
09:09He also brought in a world-famous psychiatrist to the house.
09:12The diagnosis was the same as the hospital's.
09:14But the medication was all different.
09:16Those were all ones I couldn't afford before.
09:18Mr. Sterling, your wife needs family around her.
09:20Don't put too much pressure on her.
09:21I'll remember that.
09:24The next day, I drove Luca out to play.
09:27He used to have no sense of security.
09:29He'd barely been anywhere.
09:30Now, I wanted to show him the world.
09:32We went to the amusement park first, then the farmer's market.
09:36Claire, I don't want to hold this.
09:39But my hands are so full.
09:40Can you help me?
09:42Fine.
09:43Just this once.
09:45Don't buy fish next time.
09:52Claire?
09:53It was Ryan.
09:54My ex-husband, Ryan and I got together in college.
09:58After we graduated, he married me against his family's wishes.
10:01At our wedding, Ryan swore he'd protect me for life.
10:04But later, after he took over the family business,
10:06he started feeling like I wasn't adding anything to his career.
10:09He started finding fault with everything.
10:11He wanted me to quit my job to take care of his family,
10:14his sister's children, and to be subservient to his family.
10:17I put up with all of it because I love him.
10:19I never got much love growing up either.
10:21This was just more of the same in a different house.
10:24Until the day I walked in on Ryan at some fancy club,
10:27his arms around a flashy woman, kissing her.
10:29I couldn't hold it together anymore.
10:33I cried.
10:34I made scenes.
10:35I begged him to swear he'd never do it again.
10:38What successful man doesn't do this?
10:40You're like this because I spoiled you.
10:42From that day on, we went cold.
10:44He stopped coming home.
10:46Blocked me on everything.
10:47My condition got worse.
10:49The doctor warned me to avoid any more stress.
10:52With nothing left to care about, I filed for divorce.
10:54Ryan thought I wanted to use the marriage to threaten him.
10:57His family all told him not to give in,
10:59or I'd just push harder next time.
11:01He had his lawyer draft a divorce agreement on the spot,
11:03demanding I leave with nothing.
11:05I signed it without hesitation.
11:06For years together.
11:07Three years married.
11:09Done.
11:19Claire, you're a Stanford graduate,
11:21and you're working as nanny?
11:23What are you thinking?
11:26None of your business.
11:28Claire, don't you understand?
11:29The day we married, you stopped being just you.
11:31You represented the Mitchell name.
11:33Ryan, we're divorced.
11:34I have nothing to do with your family anymore.
11:39Claire, after divorce, you're my ex-wife.
11:42When people talk about you, my name comes up.
11:45Can you stop embarrassing me?
11:46Can't you think before you act?
11:47Stop acting impulsively all the time.
11:56Claire, you've suffered a lot these past few days, haven't you?
11:59Missed being a rich man's wife yet?
12:01If you admit you were wrong and really change,
12:02I might consider taking you back.
12:04Those women meant nothing.
12:06I haven't considered anyone else for the position of my wife.
12:08It's still yours.
12:10As long as you fix that attitude,
12:11apologize to my family, I'll-
12:13Keep it.
12:13Give that precious position to someone else.
12:16I don't want it.
12:20I had blocked everyone in Ryan's family,
12:22except this kid.
12:23I didn't think a child should be blamed.
12:25It was the adults around him were wrong.
12:27Besides, after two years of taking care of him,
12:29I felt we had a bond.
12:30Hey, Tyler.
12:32Loser, my mom wants to talk to you.
12:35Claire, Ryan tells you you're working as a nanny now.
12:38You're slapping Ryan in the face.
12:40Slapping the whole Mitchell family in the face.
12:42What are people going to say about us?
12:44Claire, don't blame me for looking down on you.
12:47You really are as low class as ever.
12:49Always have been.
12:53I pulled over to the side of the road.
12:55I couldn't hold it in anymore.
12:57I collapsed onto the steering wheel and sobbed.
12:59Claire, here.
13:00Wipe your face.
13:03I'm sorry.
13:04Did I scare you?
13:07George had told me again and again,
13:09Luca couldn't handle stress.
13:10Claire, I'm not scared.
13:12You can cry.
13:13Take your time.
13:14I'll wait.
13:15It's not shameful for adults to cry.
13:18I won't laugh at you.
13:21Thank you, little gentleman done crying.
13:23No more tears from now on.
13:27Let's go home.
13:34Claire, can I come in?
13:37Come in.
13:39Come in.
13:39Come in.
13:41Come in.
13:44Come in.
13:45Come in.
13:49The clothes in the closet, I've never seen you wear any of them.
13:52They're too expensive.
13:53I'm not used to that.
13:55My last marriage taught me something.
13:56If it's not your world, don't force your way in.
13:59Because when they kick you out, it's ugly.
14:01Sure, Nathan and I had a marriage certificate.
14:03But deep down, I was just a high class nanny.
14:06What nanny wears designer dresses?
14:10Is it the style?
14:12If you don't like them, I'll have a designer come to your house to make some for you.
14:15No, no.
14:17Mr. Sterling, all I do is look after Luca.
14:20I don't have anywhere to wear clothes like that.
14:22Really, I don't need them.
14:24I heard you ran into your ex-husband today.
14:26He's a Mitchell.
14:27The medical equipment Mitchells?
14:29Yes.
14:30But that's all in the past.
14:32He could tell I didn't want to talk about it, so he changed the subject.
14:35Claire, since you came here, Luca's been so much happier.
14:40You pay me more than enough.
14:41It's just my job.
14:42Claire, if you ever need anything, just ask.
14:46I can fulfill it.
14:47Mr. Sterling, I really don't need anything.
14:50Nathan went quiet for a moment.
14:52His fingers tightened briefly, then he nodded and left.
14:56Lately Nathan had been coming home early.
14:59Every night he'd eat dinner with me and Luca, even play games with us sometimes.
15:03The richest guy in New York, suddenly so free?
15:06Was he going bankrupt?
15:08I didn't care about it.
15:09I cared about losing my $60,000 a month.
15:12Mr. Sterling, why are you coming home so early?
15:15If you're busy, just go.
15:17Luca has me.
15:20The doctor said you need family around you.
15:23Luca and I are your family now.
15:25We have to step up.
15:27Family?
15:28Us?
15:28But I didn't dare say that out loud.
15:31Honestly, Luca's enough.
15:32The doctor said I'm doing better, and it's mostly because of him.
15:38Come on, let's go read.
15:43Daddy still has work to do.
15:51Claire.
15:53Yeah?
15:59Tomorrow night I have a dinner event.
16:00I need a female companion.
16:02Would you come with me?
16:04Me?
16:05Yes, you.
16:06It's short notice.
16:07Finding someone else would be difficult.
16:08I'll pay you for it.
16:10I just don't really know how to act.
16:12Will I embarrass you?
16:13Ryan never took me to things like that.
16:14You're so petty.
16:15Don't go out and embarrass yourself.
16:20Just stay by my side.
16:21Don't worry about anything else.
16:26Nathan came home from work to pick me up.
16:28The moment he saw me, something flashed in his eyes.
16:33Daddy, isn't Claire so pretty?
16:36People lined up to talk to Nathan.
16:39The conversation naturally turned to me.
16:41Mr. Sterling, who's this beautiful lady?
16:47I'm Mr. Sterling's friend.
16:50My wife, Claire.
16:52Everyone started gushing compliments.
16:54My face burned all the way down to my neck.
16:56So awkward.
16:58You look absolutely stunning tonight.
17:02I tensed up.
17:04No, that's not it.
17:05You mistook it.
17:06I was just afraid of embarrassing you.
17:09Claire.
17:11Claire, only weak men feel embarrassed by their wives.
17:17I'm gonna go grab a drink.
17:19I didn't expect to see Ryan there.
17:22He was alone.
17:31Claire, really you?
17:33I almost didn't recognize you.
17:35I've never seen you look this good.
17:36I'm honestly shocked.
17:38Claire, my sister calling you that day?
17:40That wasn't my idea.
17:42I only agreed to divorce because you were being stubborn.
17:44I wanted to teach you a little lesson.
17:46I never actually planned to let you go.
17:48Claire, if you just apologize to my mom and my sister,
17:51I'll agree to remarry you.
17:53Things have been rough with the business lately.
17:55I'm swamped.
17:56So just be a good girl and stop making things hard for me.
17:58Okay?
17:59Ryan, since we're divorced, I never looked back.
18:03Even if I have to sleep on the streets,
18:05I'll never go back to your home.
18:08Claire, you still don't see it.
18:10Still so stubborn.
18:11Guess you haven't suffered enough yet.
18:13When you finally realize your problem, come find me.
18:18Claire, we'll talk later.
18:19I need to speak with someone important.
18:20Don't get in my way.
18:23Mr. Sterling, I'm Ryan Mitchell from Mitchell Medical.
18:26About your decision to stop using our equipment,
18:28I'd like a chance to discuss it.
18:31We've had a great partnership these past five years.
18:33You suddenly cut us off.
18:35Was there something we did wrong?
18:36Whatever it is, just say the word.
18:38We'll fix it.
18:43Claire, what do you think?
18:44Should I give him another chance?
18:47Claire?
18:49Mr. Sterling, you don't know.
18:51Claire is my ex-wife.
18:52I have no idea how she got in here tonight.
18:54She's probably trying to run into me on purpose,
18:56so I'll take her back.
18:57She's just a housewife.
18:58Don't take her seriously.
19:00Claire, you decide.
19:01I'll go with whatever you say.
19:03Mr. Mitchell just told me not to get in the way of his business.
19:06So I'll keep my opinion to myself.
19:09Men's business.
19:10Of course you have no opinion.
19:12Typical.
19:12Low-class background, can't keep up in polite society.
19:17Claire doesn't want to weigh in.
19:19I'd say that means Mitchell Medical doesn't impress her.
19:21Mr. Mitchell, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do.
19:32Mr. Mitchell, did you offend Mrs. Sterling?
19:35Bad move, man.
19:37She's the only woman who's ever been seen with him.
19:39In all these years.
19:41Mrs. Sterling.
19:42That's impossible.
19:43She was just a nanny in my house.
19:44Does she really think wearing an expensive dress
19:46she can impersonate the esteemed Mrs. Sterling?
19:51That night, Nathan bid on artwork worth tens of millions of dollars,
19:54all in my name, for charity.
19:56Mrs. Sterling, we're hosting a tea party next week.
19:59Would you do us the honor of attending?
20:01Mrs. Sterling, my husband wants to work with Sterling Group.
20:04Could you maybe put in a good word?
20:05I'd never been in a situation like this.
20:07I was so scared of embarrassing Nathan that I kept drinking.
20:11Sorry, my wife can't drink much.
20:13I'll drink on her behalf.
20:21I glanced out the window without thinking and caught Ryan staring.
20:24His lips curled into a mocking smirk.
20:30Mr. Sterling, thank you for tonight.
20:32For having my back.
20:36Claire, you're my wife.
20:38You don't need to thank me.
20:39We're only on paper.
20:40You didn't have to do any of that.
20:42But you did, and I appreciate it.
20:47Claire, what if I don't want it to be just on paper?
20:50Hmm?
20:51He leaned toward me, slowly.
20:53The wand in his eyes.
20:55He wasn't even trying to hide it.
20:59Mr. Sterling, you've had too much to drink.
21:02Sorry, you're right.
21:04I have.
21:09Claire, you're back!
21:14That night, after I put Luca to sleep, I pulled out my phone and started looking at job listings.
21:19Ryan was right about one thing.
21:21I had a good education.
21:22I should be building a career, not just being a nanny.
21:25My last marriage taught me that much.
21:27A woman needs something of her own.
21:29Otherwise, the day a man doesn't need you anymore.
21:32All you can do is wait to be thrown away.
21:34Right now, Luca needed me.
21:36So I could stay.
21:38But what about the day he didn't?
21:39Had to read it twice.
21:41This thing was always done by the staff.
21:43And Nathan had warned me from day one, never go to the third floor.
21:46This thing was always done by the staff.
21:49I went downstairs and made him a cup of coffee.
21:51If I actually went up, would he fire me?
21:54Or was he holding a grudge because I turned him down in the car tonight?
21:58Was this some kind of test?
22:01Mr. Sterling, your coffee is ready.
22:04Could you come down and get it?
22:05Bring it up for me, please.
22:11Come in.
22:15I had no choice but to push open the door.
22:18My gaze met Nathan's.
22:20He must have just showered.
22:21He was only wearing a black bathrobe, the belt loosely tied, revealing a large expanse of his well-defined pectoral
22:25muscles.
22:26Water droplets were dripping from his hair.
22:28I hurriedly lowered my head, unable to look any longer.
22:31Nathan took the coffee, his fingertips brushing against my fingers.
22:34I nervously stepped back.
22:36Nathan asked in a low voice.
22:38So afraid of me?
22:39Claire, am I some kind of monster?
22:43Claire, from now on you can come into my room anytime.
22:46The next morning, I woke up feeling a little dizzy and my throat was sore.
22:49It was probably from drinking last night and not sleeping well.
22:52I had caught a cold.
22:53I didn't expect that Nathan was also there when I came downstairs.
22:56He was sitting comfortably on the sofa reading a financial newspaper.
22:59Most surprisingly, he was wearing a black turtleneck sweater and frameless glasses.
23:03Good morning.
23:03I tried to greet him, but couldn't help coughing.
23:06Nathan put down the newspaper, his voice low.
23:09Got a cold?
23:10Nathan walked over a few steps.
23:12Maybe a little.
23:13Raised his hand and placed it on my forehead, the movement natural and fluid.
23:17Not serious.
23:18I should be fine after taking some medicine.
23:22Sit down and rest.
23:23I'll get you some water.
23:24I couldn't help but wonder what Luca's mother was like.
23:27To be worthy of such a wonderful man.
23:31After taking my medicine, worried about disturbing Nathan's work, I went back to my bedroom.
23:36I slept for a while, then was groggily woken by a phone call from an unknown number.
23:39As soon as I answered, Ryan's voice came through.
23:42Claire, it's me.
23:43Claire, don't hang up on me.
23:44I am right outside the Sterling's villa.
23:45If you don't want to cause trouble for Nathan, come out and see me right now.
23:50Claire, haven't you caused enough trouble?
23:52The Mitchell's wife, working as a nanny for someone else?
23:56You don't feel ashamed, but I do.
23:58Ryan, I'm not causing trouble.
24:00Claire, stop pretending.
24:01You're going too far.
24:03You dressed up some last night and sneak in tow to the Yankway and just to make me regret it,
24:06Rue.
24:07Okay, I admit.
24:08I did regret it after you, Liefen.
24:09Now, I'm giving you a chance to come back.
24:11As long as you admit your mistakes.
24:13Bow your toe.
24:14Do my ma apologize in my mess.
24:15I will do it when you...
24:16You'll never have to be a servant again.
24:18Ryan, I did nothing wrong.
24:20What mistakes do you want me to admit?
24:23Claire, you still haven't realized your mistakes?
24:25Looks like you haven't suffered enough.
24:27Just as I was about to retort, a round figure suddenly rushed towards Ryan.
24:31It was Luca, who had just returned from outside.
24:34He headbutted Ryan, his eyes wide with anger.
24:37My mom is not wrong.
24:39My mom is the best in the world.
24:43After saying that, he obediently hugged my leg and stood close to me.
24:47Ryan and I were both stunned.
24:48He actually called me mom, when he thought I was being bullied.
24:51His first reaction was to rush forward to protect me and defend me.
24:54Ryan was jolted by the impact and it took him a while to recover.
24:57My heart softened and I hugged Luca tightly.
25:00What did you call her?
25:01Isn't she your nanny?
25:03You're the nanny!
25:04Your whole family are nannies!
25:06Claire is my mom!
25:08My beloved mom!
25:09Claire, will you be my mom?
25:12I promise I'll listen to you from now on.
25:14I nodded, my eyes moist.
25:16Luca, I am your mom.
25:19Oh, I understand.
25:20Did you lie to him?
25:21Are you trying to use the child to climb the social ladder?
25:23Nathan is cold and ruthless.
25:25If he finds out you schemed against him, he'll never forgive you.
25:29Before I could speak, a warm hand suddenly landed on my waist.
25:32Mr. Mitchell, because you slandered my wife last time, I withdrew my cooperation with Mitchell Medical.
25:37I originally want to find an opportunity to explain to the other hospitals this was just a personal matter between
25:42you and me, and that I shouldn't affect your cooperation.
25:45But you came to my home today and angered my wife.
25:48I think I probably don't need to explain anymore.
25:52Ryan froze on the spot.
25:53Mr. Sterling, what do you mean?
25:56Wife?
25:57Who's your wife?
25:58Nathan tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear and looked at Ryan again.
26:02Mr. Mitchell, don't you understand?
26:04Claire is my wife, my son's mother.
26:07Ryan swayed, about to fall.
26:09George, see him out.
26:10If anyone comes to bother Claire, tell me immediately and call the police.
26:14He then took Luca from my arms, his other arm around me as he led me home.
26:18Back home, I immediately and awkwardly pulled away from Nathan's embrace.
26:22I took Luca's hand and went back to my room.
26:24Luca, where did you go all day?
26:26I haven't seen you at all.
26:28Luca pouted, looking aggrieved.
26:30Dad took me to kindergarten.
26:33Why?
26:34Dad said he doesn't want you to work too hard.
26:36He's worried you'll get tired.
26:38He also wants me to give you two some time alone.
26:40Why do you want to give us some time alone?
26:43Dad said he wants to build a bond with you, so you won't abandon us.
26:47Just as Luca finished speaking, Nathan stood in the doorway.
26:50Luca, come downstairs for dinner.
26:53Don't disturb Mom's rest.
26:54Hearing Mom again still made me feel incredibly embarrassed.
26:57Luca kissed me on the forehead.
26:59Mom, I'm going to eat now.
27:01I'll come back to play with you later.
27:04After Luca left, Nathan strode into my room.
27:07Feeling better?
27:08He asked gently.
27:09He was still wearing that black turtleneck sweater,
27:11sitting down opposite me.
27:13I quickly turned my head away.
27:15Mr. Sterling, thank you for standing up for me.
27:17But please don't let me affect your business decisions.
27:20It's not worth it.
27:21Nathan chuckled.
27:23How is it not worth it?
27:26I mean, I'm not worth you doing this.
27:29Claire, I've said it before.
27:31We're couple.
27:33Protecting you is my responsibility.
27:35But-
27:35Let's not talk about being a couple in name only.
27:39Claire, I want to be your real husband now.
27:42My face flushed instantly.
27:44Nathan smiled again.
27:45I'll give you time.
27:47But I want to ask for some benefits as a husband now.
27:51Before I could react, his body was already pressed against mine.
27:54Nathan's long, warm hand stroked my face.
27:56He restrainedly placed a kiss on my forehead.
27:59I was so nervous I dared not breathe.
28:00My face burning even hotter.
28:02Is this okay?
28:04Claire, no rush.
28:06We'll take it slow.
28:07We have plenty of time.
28:12Next day, Nathan invited me to see a movie.
28:15After last night, I thought about it.
28:17We're already married, so if we can really develop feelings for each other, that would be great.
28:21Nathan chose a foreign romantic film, quite explicit.
28:24A cacophony of kissing sounds filled the air.
28:27Nathan moved closer, his deep gaze meeting mine.
28:30Claire, is it okay?
28:31His lips touched mine.
28:33At first, it was a light, lingering touch.
28:35Then it deepened, stealing my breath.
28:37I don't know how long it lasted before he stopped.
28:40Is this okay?
28:42I angrily punched his chest.
28:44Nathan, I didn't expect you to be so bad.
28:48I'm experienced.
28:49I was afraid of scaring you.
28:51Liar.
28:52You're inexperienced?
28:54Did Luca spring from a rock?
28:56Hmm, Nathan mumbled and kissed me again.
29:01That night, I had just put Luca to sleep when Nathan called again, asking me to bring him coffee.
29:05I had barely knocked on his door when a large hand pulled me inside.
29:08A deluge of kisses immediately followed.
29:11Nathan smelled wonderful, fresh, and warm, intoxicating.
29:15Claire, I don't want to take it slow.
29:16I want to speed things up.
29:17Is that okay?
29:19If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes.
29:21Claire, I fell in love with you the first time I saw you.
29:23Claire, pick a wedding planning company.
29:26I want to give you a grand wedding.
29:27No need.
29:29Yes, I want the whole world to know that Claire is my wife and I am her husband.
29:35I only regret not giving you the very best when we first met.
29:40Our wedding was grand and lavish.
29:42I complained that Nathan was being too flamboyant.
29:45Mr. Sterling is always low-key.
29:47This is the first time he's been so extravagant.
29:49Just indulge him this once.
29:51On the night of the wedding, I received a call from an unknown number.
29:54Nathan reached out and hung up the phone, then slammed his hips together.
29:58Mrs. Sterling, focus.
30:04Claire, I'll tell you a secret.
30:06Actually, Luca isn't my biological son.
30:08He's my sister's orphan.
30:10When Nathan was in middle school, his parents died in an accident, and his sister raised him alone.
30:15Later, his sister married and had Luca.
30:17But a car accident took the lives of his sister and brother-in-law.
30:21Nathan then registered Luca under his own name.
30:23I originally planned to grow old with Luca, but Claire, you came along and suddenly my life changed.
30:29So, I'm really your first?
30:31Nathan blushed and nodded gently.
30:35That day, I left the hospital.
30:37Luca asked nervously.
30:39Mommy, are you sick?
30:42No, Mommy has a little baby.
30:44Yay, I finally have a little sister!
30:47What if it's a little brother in Mommy's tummy?
30:50If it's a little brother, I'll throw him in the trash.
30:52If it's a little sister, she'll play with me.
30:55Just as I was about to walk to the parking lot, a man in tattered clothes stopped me.
30:59Claire?
31:00I was startled.
31:01I exclaimed in surprise.
31:03Ryan?
31:04What happened to you?
31:06Claire, please help me.
31:08Only you can help me.
31:09Now the whole world knows Nathan loves you and cherishes you.
31:12Please beg him for me.
31:13He'll listen to you.
31:14Initially, Nathan stopped cooperating with Mitchell Medical.
31:18Unexpectedly, a fatal accident occurred.
31:20His sister and her family absconded with all the money abroad.
31:23Mitchell Medical went bankrupt.
31:25Looking at the destitute Ryan now, I felt no pity for him at all.
31:29Ryan, all lives are equal.
31:30It was your mistake that caused the accident and you should pay the price.
31:34No one can help you.
31:36Claire, let's go home.
31:40No one can help you.
31:42No one can help you.
31:43No one can help you.
31:43No one can help you.
31:45No one can help you.
31:45No one can help you.
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