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00:00To repay him, I, a mermaid, gave up the sea and became Sean's silver bride.
00:05Sean doted on me endlessly.
00:07But on the night our daughter was born, Sean ordered me to be locked in a special aquarium,
00:13forcing me to reveal my true mermaid form.
00:17He held our daughter in one hand and with the other, wrapped his arm around Kelly Means
00:22waist.
00:22For the next three years, they sliced open my tail again and again, soaking the wounds
00:28in salt water until they busted.
00:31Sean used my flesh and blood to make wine for Kelly, forcing me to watch them revel while
00:36I bled.
00:37To repay him, I, a mermaid, gave up the sea and became Sean Silva's bride.
00:42Sean doted on me endlessly.
00:44In less than six months I was pregnant.
00:47But on the night our daughter was born, Sean ordered me to be locked in a special aquarium,
00:52forcing me to reveal my true mermaid form.
00:55He held our daughter in one hand and with the other, wrapped his arm around Kelly Means
00:59waist.
01:01Melanie, it was your mermaid clan that caused my sister's drowning.
01:06Now your daughter is in my hand.
01:08Let's see her suffer!
01:11For the next three years, I was imprisoned inside that tank.
01:15They sliced open my tail again and again, soaking the wounds in salt water until they festered.
01:21Hearing that mermaid blood was highly nutritious, Sean used my flesh and blood to make wine for
01:28Kelly, forcing me to watch them revel together while I bled.
01:32Three years.
01:33My daughter was growing up in that house and I couldn't even hold her.
01:37When our daughter turned three, Kelly learned that mermaid scales had calming properties.
01:42Sean then used tweezers to pluck off our daughter's scales one by one and tossed her into the tank.
01:48I pressed against the glass, pleading for her life, begging Sean to save her from drowning.
01:54A hybrid mermaid child only develops gills after coming into contact with seawater.
02:01The Silva's manor sat right next to the sea yet in the entire three years.
02:06Sean never brought Sophie there.
02:08Sean only sneered from the entrance, sealing it shut.
02:12How could a mermaid's daughter possibly drown?
02:16Don't be ridiculous.
02:17I fought to hold her up to keep her head above water.
02:20But in the end, she dissolved into bubbles in my arms.
02:24My heart felt completely numb.
02:26Clenching my teeth, I removed the scale from over my heart.
02:30If I tossed the scale into the sea, my brother Andrew would bring me back home.
02:35My daughter was gone, and I had nothing left to lose.
02:40When Sean's mother, Maria Silva, rushed in, all she could witness was Sophie's foam dissipating.
02:47Seeing the mermaid pearl in my hand, she was struck with shock and fear, tears streaming down her cheeks.
02:54Is Sophie gone?
02:56She asked.
02:58Mermaids turned into pearls upon their death.
03:01I answered gently, gradually removing the intact scale from my chest and offering it to her.
03:07The three-year period has ended.
03:09I've repaid the debt to your family.
03:11You and Sir Silva for saving my life.
03:13Maria's lips quivered as she fell to her knees with a loud thud.
03:17Well, Eleni, what happened to Sophie was an accident!
03:20Sean truly had no idea.
03:23Please forgive him this one last time.
03:25He's the only heir of the Silva family!
03:28I can't let the Sylvanage end!
03:30Maria banged her head against the ground.
03:33Just as she had done years ago when she begged me to become human and marry Sean.
03:39I had agreed back then, but it led to this dire situation.
03:43She was begging again, but this time I had nothing left to give.
03:49I'll call that ungrateful brat right now and make him apologize to you!
03:53Maria frantically searched for her phone and dialed Sean's number.
03:58As soon as the call connected, Sean's excited voice came through.
04:02Mom, Kelly's pregnant!
04:03You're gonna be a grandmother soon!
04:05Maria's fingers trembled with anger as she growled into the phone.
04:08A child from that woman is no grandchild of mine!
04:12I have only one granddaughter, and that's Sophie!
04:15Get back here, right now, and apologize to Melanie and Sophie!
04:19You worthless fool!
04:21Sean snorted, clearly unimpressed.
04:24Have you been visiting that creature, Melanie, again?
04:26Mom, I've told you before!
04:29Their kind of mermaids killed my sister!
04:32You're the only one treating that creature like it's something special.
04:35It's just a few scales taken off.
04:37Mermaids can regenerate really well.
04:39Don't let Melanie deceive you!
04:41Anyway, I need to take Kelly to the beach to see the sunset!
04:44Just go home already!
04:45Maria gripped the phone tightly, her anger evident as her chest rose and fell.
04:50He didn't believe Sophie was gone.
04:53He never believed anything I said.
04:57Images of Sophie drowning flooded my mind, causing a sharp pain in my chest.
05:03Melanie, there's still hope.
05:05If you have another child with Sean, the Silva family name will continue!
05:12Please, Melanie, I promise Sean will treat you better this time.
05:17Remember, said the Silva family saved your life.
05:21So endure a little longer!
05:23Maria pleaded, bowing repeatedly, imploring me to have another child.
05:27My hands shook as I put away the pearl and shut my eyes.
05:31The Silva family no longer has a chance.
05:35I ripped open my chest to reveal that only one scale remained.
05:40Mermaids have three scales that protect their hearts.
05:42Each pregnancy causes one to be lost.
05:46With just one left, having another child would be fatal for me.
05:51Maria's face turned white with horror, and she collapsed to her knees, her eyes filled with despair.
05:58She finally understood, but it was too late for all of us.
06:03Knowing she owed me, she took the scale from my
06:07chest and promised to throw it into the sea for me.
06:10I curled up in a corner of the aquarium, my silver-blue tail drifting aimlessly.
06:17For three years, this tiny space had been my entire world and my personal hell.
06:23Suddenly, the lid above was flung open with a loud crash, and I trembled instinctively.
06:29Melanie, stop playing dead.
06:32It's time for your blood draw today.
06:34Came Sean's cold voice from above.
06:37He paused, scanning the corner, then abruptly grabbed my tail and yanked me out of the tank.
06:44Where's Sophie? Where are you hiding her?
06:47Sean's fingers dug into my infected tail.
06:50Blood oozing between my scales and dripping onto the cold floor.
06:55I shivered in agony but bit my lip, determined not to make a sound.
06:59He still believed I was pretending. He still thought Sophie was alive.
07:06Where is Sophie?
07:08He demanded, pulling my hair to make me look at him.
07:12My vision blurred, yet I could still see the anger blazing in his eyes.
07:17He still believed I was pretending that I had hidden our daughter.
07:21But Sophie had long since turned to foam, disappearing from this world.
07:26She's gone.
07:28She's gone.
07:28LIAR!
07:28Sean bellowed, striking me across the face.
07:31My head collided with the edge of the tank, and everything went black.
07:35At that moment, Kelly strutted over in her high heels and playfully slipped her arm through Sean's.
07:42Sean, don't hold Melanie accountable.
07:44If it comes down to it, I'll endure quietly, no more using Sophie's mermaid blood as a remedy.
07:50It's just unfortunate for our baby.
07:52The doctor mentioned my pregnancy is fragile.
07:55Listening to them discuss exploiting Sophie, I shook uncontrollably, every wound large and
08:00small beginning to reopen. My Sophie was just three years old. As her biological father,
08:06Sean had the heartlessness to use her blood as a medicinal resource.
08:10In a haze, I thought I heard Sophie's laughter,
08:13her tiny hands splashing the water as she innocently asked,
08:17Mommy, why doesn't daddy like me?
08:20Even as she sank, her little hand held onto mine as she said,
08:25Mommy, daddy dislikes it when I cry. I mustn't cry so daddy will love me.
08:30The pain in my heart made my scales start to fall off one by one.
08:35Sean stepped back instantly, a look of disgust crossing his face as he shielded Kelly protectively.
08:41How revolting. Since you refused to give us Sophie, we'll take your blood instead.
08:47Following his order, two men in white coats roughly pulled out my tail fin.
08:51I groaned in pain as the wounds on my fin hadn't healed. Leaving the fresh, tender flesh exposed to
08:58the air, Kelly pointed to an unbroken scale at the base of my tail fin.
09:03Right here. I've heard the blood from this spot is the most nourishing and has the best effects on
09:11the skin. Sean nodded without any emotion, signaling his assistance to continue. They were
09:17going to take my blood from the most painful spot and Sean didn't even hesitate. As the sharp
09:23blade pierced the soft flesh beneath the scale, I let out a piercing scream, my nails scraping loudly
09:30against the glass. Sean immediately covered Kelly's ears with care. He turned to me,
09:37his gaze cold and merciless.
09:40Melanie, savor this pain. It's your punishment for your clan's sins.
09:46Atonance? What a laughable excuse.
09:49I still can't fathom what my mermaid clan ever owed to Sean.
09:52The water in the saltwater pool had been stained crimson. Sean reclined on a couch beside the pool.
09:59Gently holding Kelly's belly while gazing down at me with a smug expression as I writhed in agony.
10:06Sean, aren't her scales just gorgeous?
10:09Kelly giggled, reaching out to gather the scales floating on the water's surface.
10:14Sean tenderly pinched her cheek.
10:16If you like them, they're all yours.
10:20I lay curled at the bottom of the pool, trembling uncontrollably.
10:24Every inch of my skin seared with a burning pain. He was giving away my scales like they were nothing.
10:32Like I was nothing.
10:34In my haze, I found myself drifting back to that night, three years ago.
10:39At that time, I had just given birth to Sophie and lay exhausted on the delivery bed.
10:46Sean cradled our daughter, his eyes full of warmth.
10:50Melanie, look at our daughter. She resembles you so much.
10:53Suddenly, his expression shifted.
10:56Melanie! You treacherous mermaid!
10:59You murdered my sister. You'll pay for her death with your own blood!
11:06He tightened his grip around my throat, his eyes burning with hatred.
11:10Yet I still had no idea who this sister he kept referring to was.
11:15My mermaid clan had never harmed humans. My thoughts were interrupted as a bucket of
11:21icy water splashed over my head. Sean stood by the pool, regarding me with a cold stare.
11:28Still not gonna tell me where Sophie is?
11:29With effort, I lifted my head to meet his indifferent gaze and unexpectedly began to laugh.
11:35Sophie is dead! When mermaids die, they turn into bubbles! Didn't you know that?
11:43Sean's hand landed heavily on my face, causing my head to collide with the pool wall as darkness
11:48engulfed my vision. You're still lying!
11:51He yelled, gripping my neck and pulling me from the water.
11:55Mermaids can regenerate! How could they die so easily?!
11:59He still refused to believe the truth, even when it was staring him in the face.
12:05Despite the pain, I locked eyes with him and forced out my words.
12:10Sean, you killed your own daughter with your own hands!
12:15Shut up!
12:16He snapped, releasing me and barking orders at the bodyguard.
12:19Throw her in the basement. Use high-intensity lights until she tells us where Sophie is.
12:24I was hauled into the basement. Where blinding spotlights immediately blazed,
12:30their beams piercing my skin from every angle. Mermaids dreaded intense light,
12:35especially when their scales couldn't shield them. The light felt like countless sharp knives
12:41stabbing into my exposed skin. I curled up in agony. As the wounds on my tail cracked and festered
12:49rapidly under the harsh illumination. Amidst the unbearable pain, my consciousness began to blur.
12:55In a haze, I drifted back to that summer fifteen years ago. I had been skipping around in the shallows.
13:03When I became ensnared in fishing nets and stranded on the reefs, just when the scorching sun was about
13:10to roast me alive. Maria and her husband arrived and rescued me. That was the beginning of everything.
13:17The beginning of my debt. And the beginning of my end.
13:22To show my gratitude, I often swam near the shallows to secretly watch them. Until one day,
13:28I saw them leading a child with anxious faces.
13:31What should we do? Sean has inherited the same genetic disease as me.
13:35This illness is incurable. Sean might not live beyond thirty. That day, I made a resolution.
13:42I endured the torment of shedding my scales. To become human and offered my blood to Sir
13:48Silva and Sean to drink. Mermaid blood can slow down genetic diseases. But to truly change genetics,
13:55one must bear a child with mermaid blood. Maria knelt before me,
13:59pleading for me to marry Sean and promising to treat me well. I gazed at the young man's striking
14:05profile and my heart, silent four years, began to race. Unbeknownst to me, this would ultimately lead
14:12to my demise. The basement door creaked open. Sean turned off the blinding lights, retrieved a first
14:20aid kit and gently tended to my wounds. Does it hurt? He asked softly, his voice as tender as I
14:27remembered from the past. His sudden gentleness made my heart ache even more than the wounds did.
14:34I stared at him, momentarily lost in memories of our early married days when he cherished me like a
14:41precious gem. Sean... I whispered. He looked up suddenly, his voice gentle.
14:47Melanie, how can I bring Hayley back? I froze. Who is Hayley? His gaze turned icy and he pressed
14:56firmly on my wound. She's my sister! The one your mermaid kind dragged into the sea and killed 15 years
15:05ago! She wore a red swimsuit that day, playing by the shore. Your mermaid songs lured her to her death!
15:12How can you deny it? A sudden shock jolted through me, reviving long buried memories. 15 years ago,
15:19amid a fierce rainstorm, I rescued a little girl wearing a red dress from the sea, using all my strength
15:26to push her to safety. But back then, she had been breathing. It wasn't like that. I never harmed...
15:33Enough! Sean interrupted, releasing me and picking up a pair of scissors from the first aid kit.
15:39Since you won't speak, use your fin as collateral. Cut it off yourself!
15:44He wanted me to mutilate myself, just like he had been doing for three years.
15:49I shook as I took the scissors in my hand. For a mermaid, severing a fin is akin to a
15:55human's
15:56stripping skin and tendons. Yet, seeing Sean's hateful glare, I knew this was the price I had to pay to
16:03the silver family. All right, I'll pay it back. The scissors were sharp and blood gushed out
16:09immediately. Sean watched me coldly, his eyes void of any compassion. Then, the nanny's voice came from
16:18outside the door. Something's wrong, Mr. Silver. Ms. Mean is unwell. I'm afraid she needs mermaid blood
16:24again. Sean quickly instructed his men to drag me to the bedroom. Kelly was lying on a chaise long,
16:30groaning softly as she clutched her stomach. Sean, the baby is unsettled. The doctor advised us to
16:36use powdered pearls from a mermaid's birth to stabilize the pregnancy. Sean turned toward me,
16:41his gaze sharp and threatening. Start crying now! Give us the pearls! He thought I could cry on command.
16:49He thought pearls were that easy to get. I leaned weakly against the wall, blood still oozing from the
16:56wounds on my tail. Mermaids don't cry tears. So, where would we get pearls? For mermaids,
17:05genuine blood pearls only form when we shed tears of blood in complete despair. But Sean wouldn't
17:11believe me. If anything happens to Kelly's baby, your life won't be enough to compensate. He ordered
17:17them to throw me into the tank and pressed a button on the control panel. A high-voltage electric current
17:24surged from the bottom of the tank. My tail thrashed violently, striking the pool wall as blood poured
17:30out, turning the water a deep red. Melanie, are you still not crying? At that moment, Kelly jumped up,
17:36eyes wide with excitement, pointing to the pearl that had slipped from my grasp. There really are
17:42pearls! My heart tightened painfully and I instinctively reached for it. That pearl was Sophie transformed. If I
17:50could return it to the ocean, my daughter could live again. This isn't just any pearl. It's Sophie.
17:57Give it to me. Sean forcibly unclenched my fingers and played with the pearl in his hand. He was holding
18:03our daughter in his hand, and he had no idea. No, I lunged to reclaim it. But the high-voltage
18:12current
18:12running through the tank left me almost speechless. It's Sophie's essence. If you return it to the sea,
18:20she can come back to life. Sean's expression turned menacing as he glared at me with lethal
18:26determination. You didn't just take my sister's life. Now you have the audacity to curse your own
18:32child? He shoved the pearl into the doctor's hands. Grind it into powder right now. No, my scream
18:39reverberated through the room. Despite my desperate attempts, I could only watch in despair as they
18:44destroyed Sophie's pearl, reducing it to powder and mixing it into a cup. I stood frozen, almost
18:49hearing Sophie's plea for help. He had just killed my daughter for the second time, and he didn't even
18:57care. Pain erupted in my chest and streams of bloodied tears began to flow from my eyes. As they fell,
19:04the drops transformed into crimson pearls in midair, clattering onto the floor. Kelly shrieked with
19:10excitement. They're blood pearls! Grab them quickly! Sean quickly knelt to gather the scattered pearls,
19:17oblivious to the calm despair in my eyes. When a mermaid shed tears of blood, disaster was imminent.
19:24Anyone who had consumed mermaid blood would face repercussions. Sean noticed my bleeding eyes and was
19:31about to say something when Kelly clutched his arm. She cried, holding her stomach tightly, sweat
19:37streaming down her face from the pain. At the sight, Sean immediately picked her up and commanded
19:42his men to lock me in the tank. Bitch, did you do something? If anything happens to Kelly, I'll make
19:48sure Sophie loses her scales! He threatened. I remained silent as he locked me in the basement. He still
19:55thought he could hurt Sophie. He still didn't know she was already gone. Suddenly, the glass in the
20:01basement shattered, letting in the salty sea breeze and an ethereal song. A smile spread across my face.
20:09My brother had come to take me home. When Sean hurriedly carried Kelly into the hospital,
20:14her dress was already drenched in blood. As he stared at the blood on his hands,
20:19an image of tear-filled eyes flashed in his mind, causing an uneasy feeling to grip his chest.
20:26Just then, the operating room door swung open and the doctor cast a curious glance at Sean.
20:33Mr. Silva, there seems to be a mistake. The young woman inside isn't pregnant at all.
20:40Sean stood frozen, disbelief etched on his face. How can that be? Kelly had a positive pregnancy test.
20:46If she's not pregnant, why is she bleeding so much? The doctor looked increasingly puzzled.
20:52The bleeding is a result of accidentally ingesting toxins from a marine creature. We need to conduct
20:57further tests to determine the exact toxin. But she is definitely not pregnant.
21:03However, Sean's initial thought wasn't about Kelly's health. Instead, he recalled how recently,
21:11under the guise of her pregnancy, Kelly had repeatedly cut his flesh and drained his blood.
21:16Each time, he had agreed without hesitation. She had been lying to him for months, and he had believed
21:21every word. A wave of alarm washed over Sean. He frowned and turned to leave, but the doctor stepped in
21:27his way. Mr. Silva, you need to be examined as well. Your genetic condition requires regular monitoring.
21:33What genetic condition? Sean froze, his face full of confusion. I'm perfectly healthy. I've never been
21:39sick. Arno waits. He was cut off by a sudden, intense pain in his chest, as if something was
21:46writhing through his veins and tearing at his insides. Sean staggered, clutching the wall for
21:51support as cold sweat formed on his forehead. Mr. Silva, please get tested. Your symptoms match your
21:58father's exactly. Those words made Sean's pupils constrict dramatically. He had always been told his father
22:05died of a heart attack, but now he wasn't so sure. My father died from a heart attack, didn't he?
22:11As Sean noticed the doctor's evasive eyes, a sense of dread gripped him. He shoved past the doctor and
22:18rushed out of the hospital. The Silva's manner was eerily quiet. Bursting into the basement,
22:24Sean found the aquarium empty, its glass shattered, and no sign of me. Where is she? Where is Melanie?
22:30He bellowed, seizing the bodyguard by the collar. Madam, Silva released Melanie. The guard stuttered.
22:39She said, the mermaid has already paid her debt and begged you to spare her life. Upon hearing this,
22:47Sean let out a bitter laugh. She took my daughter and cursed me with this strange genetic disease.
22:53How could I ever let her go? Find her! I want Melanie back here immediately!
23:02At that moment, Maria suddenly appeared. Sean, stop searching. She seemed much older,
23:08her face pale and holding a document tightly. Sean hurried to her side. Mom,
23:15Melanie poisoned Kelly, and she's taken Sophie. Maria looked at him in shock, then broke down in tears.
23:21Are you even Sophie's father? Sophie is already gone! You're the one responsible!
23:27How long will you keep lying to yourself? Sean was momentarily stunned, but soon regained his composure,
23:33smirking slightly. Mom, Melanie has tricked you too, hasn't she? Sophie's part mermaid. She has
23:40incredible regenerative powers and can't die. I only took a few of her scales. It wasn't serious.
23:46Regardless, Sophie is my daughter. Despite my feelings towards Melanie, I wouldn't want Sophie dead.
23:55Mom, tell me where Melanie went. I need to find her. Maria, overwhelmed with emotion, started to cry when
24:02he continued to deny the reality. Murphic possessed regenerative abilities, but a half-mary-aged child can
24:10only develop gills if they touch the ocean. Sophie couldn't breathe underwater. She was drowned alive.
24:17She handed him the surveillance footage, as Sean watched Sophie transform into foam on the screen.
24:24Eventually turning into a pearl, he staggered back in disbelief.
24:28How can this be? This pearl is… Maria sighed, explaining,
24:33When a mermaid dies, it becomes a pearl. I've already released Melanie. If she returns Sophie's pearl
24:41to the sea, there's a chance Sophie might be revived. For a moment, Sean was completely stunned,
24:47his hands beginning to shake uncontrollably. Sensing something was amiss, Maria asked with curiosity.
24:55What happened? Sean, in a daze, finally spoke. Kelly said her stomach hurt and needed a mermaid's
25:01pearl as a remedy, so I took this pearl. Maria was shocked, collapsing to the floor as if struck by
25:09lightning. She cried. It's over. Everything is over. Your father and I finally found a cure for your
25:17genetic disease. And now you've ruined it. The Silva family will be doomed. It was the second time Sean
25:26had heard the term genetic disease. After persistent questioning, Maria eventually wiped her tears and
25:32revealed the truth. The entire Silva bloodline has this disease. Your father died from it, and so would
25:37you have. Melanie saved you with her blood out of gratitude, and she agreed to have Sophie completely
25:43change the Silva genes. At this point, Maria choked up. But you've destroyed it all! In an instant,
25:51Sean's world turned upside down. He stumbled, overwhelmed by the memory of my bloodshot eyes
25:58during our last moments together. My desperate cries, and those final words. When mermaids shed
26:05blood, disaster follows. Everything I had said was true. It was me, the one he hated most, who had saved
26:12his life. No! Even if this is all true, the fact remains she killed Hayley! The merfic, oh the Silva
26:19family, for that!
26:20Sean shook his head vigorously, repeating the words like a mantra, as if holding on to them
26:26could ease the guilt eating away at his heart. Maria remained slumped on the floor, too exhausted
26:32to argue any further. She said, The merfolk have always been kind, and would never harm humans. I don't believe
26:39they killed Hayley. She added, Sean, consider how you've treated Melanie over the past three years.
26:47Despite everything. She's never hurt you! In fact, she even saved your life!
26:54Confronted with his mother's accusations, Sean had nothing to say in response. He recalled the early
27:00days of our marriage when he was captivated by my innocence, liveliness, and tenderness. But he had
27:07known for a long time that I was a mermaid. From the start, his decision to marry me was purely
27:13an act of
27:14revenge. Yet, in the end, even Sean was unsure what his revenge was meant to achieve. He had destroyed
27:21the one person who truly loved him. And for what? He despised the merfolk for killing his sister,
27:29but couldn't bring himself to let me go, leading to a relentless cycle of tormenting me.
27:34Everything I did was for Hayley's sake! I'm her brother! I had no choice!
27:40Sean shouted, spinning around and dashing out of the house. His mind was a whirlwind of confusion,
27:47and he desperately needed to talk to someone. He stumbled as he hurried back to Kelly's hospital
27:52room. She was the only one left who supported him. But just as he reached the door, he heard Kelly's
28:00playful laughter mixed with a familiar male voice from inside. What a shame. I wanted to use this
28:06fake pregnancy to push Sean into divorcing Melanie. But now, the truth's out. You don't think Sean will
28:14get suspicious, do you? Peeking through the crack in the door, Sean was horrified to see his beloved
28:20Kelly, looking disheveled, nestled in the arms of another man. The man was their driver. Don't worry,
28:26that fool Sean hasn't figured out the fake pregnancy. Just like he believes his sister was killed by
28:31mermaids. Sean's hand froze on the doorframe, his entire body stiffening as a chilling sensation
28:39swept through his veins. He overheard Kelly's voice laced with malice. That little brat saw me with you
28:46at the beach and tried to tell on us. Naturally, I couldn't let her live. After I shoved her into
28:52the
28:52sea, that ridiculous mermaid showed up to rescue her. Luckily, I managed to hide in the shadows
28:58and drowned the girl myself later. She laughed, adding,
29:02the most amusing part? When the guards arrived, they saw the mermaid holding Haley and assumed
29:09she was harming her. These words flooded Sean's mind, threatening to break him. This was the truth.
29:16It was never me who had killed his sister. It was Kelly, the woman he had adored for all these
29:22years.
29:22He had even abused and harmed me, his true savior for her. And in doing so,
29:28he had destroyed the only child we had together. Rage consumed him. He kicked the door open with a loud
29:35crash. Sean? What are you doing here? Kelly's face turned pale instantly. Sean's eyes were bloodshot
29:44as he advanced toward her. So you killed Haley. You set up Melanie. You've been deceiving me all along.
29:53No, no, let me explain. Kelly shook her head frantically, her whole body trembling.
29:58But Sean was beyond reasoning. Every time he thought of his once gentle and loving wife
30:04and their lively, adorable child both gone. Because he had been blinded by anger,
30:10something inside him broke. He dragged Kelly out of bed without a word, stepping on her hand. He pulled
30:17out the tweezers he once used to remove scales and began pulling out her fingernails, one by one.
30:24You said mermaid scales have a sedative effect, didn't you? How much pain did Melanie and Sophie feel when
30:34you tore out their scales? He was going to make her feel every ounce of pain she had caused. And
30:39he
30:39wouldn't stop until she did. As her 10 fingernails were extracted before her eyes, Kelly screamed in
30:46agony until she finally lost consciousness from the pain. Upon witnessing the horrific scene,
30:52the shofa attempted to sneak away. But Sean caught him by the neck and hauled him back. You both plotted
30:58to
30:58murder Haley. Now you'll join her in death! Sean slammed the door shut and pummeled the driver until
31:05he was barely conscious. He unleashed his fury with relentless punches, as though it was the only way
31:11to bury the guilt of his past transgressions. Once he was drenched in blood, he sat on the hospital bed,
31:19staring vacantly in shock. It was then he noticed scales emerging from Kelly's neck,
31:25seeping blood without pause. Sean let out a harsh laugh, tears streaming down his cheeks.
31:32Melanie was right. Those who harm mermaids will face vengeance. He added,
31:37And this is mine. He had become the very thing he hated, a monster. And now he had to live
31:43with that.
31:44After my brother rescued me and brought me back to the depths of the ocean, I slept for many days.
31:50The clan said that when I returned, my body was covered in wounds and even the last scale on my
31:56chest was barely hanging on. My brother saved me by giving me his heart-protecting scale,
32:02but it cost him a hundred years of sleep. Melanie, you must survive. Those were his last words to me
32:10before he drifted into slumber. For his sake, I continued to live. I gently placed the single scale
32:17left by Sophie among the choral clusters. As per Murphic tradition, I would remain there for three
32:24days and nights, singing a final requiem for my daughter. For countless days and nights,
32:32I had been tormented by the decision to sacrifice my daughter's life to repay a debt of gratitude.
32:38I had thought I was doing the right thing, but I had never been more wrong.
32:43Ever since I returned, I felt like a completely different person. The vibrant and cheerful
32:49individual I once was had turned into a mere shadow of my former self. To lift my spirits,
32:55members of my brother's clan took me to the shallows every morning to unwind. But I no longer
33:01chased the schools of fish as I once did. Instead, I simply gazed silently at the sea lost in my
33:08thoughts.
33:09Melanie, see how bright the sun is today. Want to explore the reefs? A clan member attempted to
33:14cheer me up. I gently shook my head. No. My tail sending up a trail of tiny bubbles. Suddenly,
33:21a familiar yet distant shout faintly reached my ears. The raspy cry pierced through the seawater
33:29and struck my eardrums. For a moment, I felt disoriented. Whose voice was that? I instinctively
33:36moved toward the sound, and as I approached, the voice became clearer, causing my body to tremble
33:42uncontrollably.
33:45Melanie! Please come out and see me! I know you're in the sea!
33:49I quickly looked up Sean's voice. I surfaced quietly from behind the reef. On the distant shore,
33:56a disheveled man staggered along, his shirt wrinkled and hair unkempt, lacking any sign of his former
34:03handsome and dignified appearance. A fisherman nearby murmured to his friend. That man shows up
34:09every day, yelling from sunrise to sunset like he's lost his mind. I heard his wife jumped into the sea
34:15with their child. What a tragedy to drive his own wife to this. He must be facing his cum opening.
34:21Sean knelt on the shore, submerging his head in the seawater. I know you can hear me!
34:27Melanie! Get please! Give me a chance to make things right! I realize I was wrong!
34:35His voice cracked, breaking apart in the midst of the crashing waves.
34:39I observed him quietly, my heart now still and unfeeling. Sean suddenly lifted his head,
34:46his bloodshot eyes locked on the reef where I was hidden. I saw your silver hair! He sprinted
34:53barefoot toward the reef, unfazed by the cuts and blood on his feet. I quickly plunged into the water,
35:00swimming toward the deep sea without looking back. His anguished cries echoed in the distance,
35:05but I never turned around. In the following months, Sean would call out my name by the sea daily.
35:11Melanie. Sometimes, he would even leap into the water, pretending to be a drowning man.
35:17My clan, ever compassionate, would rush to his aid, but he only begged them.
35:21Where is Melanie? I'll pay any price! My clan refused to let him see me,
35:26but as time went on, they couldn't ignore his worsening condition. Melanie, the human who's been
35:33searching for you. He's running out of time. The mermaid blood in his veins is turning against him.
35:38He has three days left. After a long pause, I shook my head. This has nothing to do with me.
35:44Just as I finished speaking, the coral in my hand began to glow with a blue light.
35:50Sophie alive swam slowly toward me, brought back to life.
35:54Mommy. She called out, her voice sending tremors through my body. I quickly drew her into my arms,
36:02barely able to believe it. It turned out the scale Sophie had left me was her heart protecting scale.
36:08With my care, she had been reborn. Now her small body rested against me as she murmured.
36:14Daddy. It hurts.
36:17The mermaid blood in Sean's veins was the last link between him and Sophie. After much deliberation,
36:23I swam toward the shallows with Sophie on the final day of his life.
36:28Sean lay still on the reef, bruise-like scales appearing on his skin.
36:32Melanie. You've come.
36:35He said, coughing up black blood. A faint smile appeared on his face.
36:40I knew you'd see me one last time.
36:43Under the moonlight, I emerged, my expression composed. I can't save you.
36:49Once the backlash begins, there's no remedy. Tears stained with blood fell from his eyes.
36:55I understand now. Haley was killed by Kelly. You rescued her, but Kelly took her life.
37:03I have no right to ask for your forgiveness. I just wanted to see you one last time.
37:08Hearing his confession, my heart remained unmoved. Are you finished? I should be leaving.
37:13He searched my eyes for any remnant of love, but found nothing. He fell to the ground,
37:19blood spewing from his mouth. Then he noticed Sophie. Sophie. Our daughter.
37:26You don't deserve to be her father. I lashed the water with my tail, sending waves crashing
37:32onto his festering skin. I'm sorry. Let me die. This is my punishment.
37:37Sean grabbed a sharp seashell and offered it to me. Kill me. I want you to be the one to
37:45end my life.
37:46I glanced at the seashell, recalling the time he had given me scissors, compelling me to harm
37:52myself. Death would be a relief for you. You're not worthy of that privilege. I turned away and
37:59plunged into the water, clutching Sophie tightly. Her small hand reached up to wipe away my tears.
38:06Mommy, don't cry. I smiled and shook my head.
38:11That day, the blood streaked tears of a mermaid had already dried up completely.
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