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The Ring In Her Body, My Husband's Betray
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00:00:00Valentine's night. Dr. Anna pulls her husband's wedding ring from a patient's vagina.
00:00:05This is the most exclusive clinic in L.A.
00:00:08Anna never saw the betrayal coming. Not like this.
00:00:12Then, Roland's voice cut through the door.
00:00:15Anna's on night shift. Why'd Sophia pick tonight?
00:00:19If they meet, I'm screwed.
00:00:21So what?
00:00:22Anna was married before.
00:00:26And you put her in high society.
00:00:27Roland, stop kissing her ass.
00:00:30Anna's fists clenched.
00:00:32She heard every humiliation from his friend.
00:00:34And the man she loved for 10 years.
00:00:37Not a word in her defense.
00:00:38No one knew.
00:00:39Her first marriage wasn't betrayal.
00:00:41It was to save his life.
00:00:43Three years ago, Roland was badly hurt in a car crash.
00:00:46Suffered liver damage and fell into a coma.
00:00:49In there was only one match in all of L.A.
00:00:52His price?
00:00:53A one-year contract marriage with Anna.
00:00:55To save him, she signed.
00:00:57One year up.
00:00:58The divorce done.
00:00:59Roland woke up.
00:01:00He threw a fairy tale wedding.
00:01:02Made Anna his wife.
00:01:03She thought she married for love.
00:01:07She never saw his knife in her back.
00:01:09No time for her to hurt.
00:01:11Roland shoved the door open.
00:01:13Their eyes met.
00:01:14He looked right through her pain.
00:01:16Then he said,
00:01:19So, you know?
00:01:20Before she could speak,
00:01:21the exam room curtain ripped open.
00:01:23There stood Sophia, fragile as glass.
00:01:26Roland rushed over.
00:01:27Concern all over his face.
00:01:29You okay, Sophia?
00:01:30I'm fine.
00:01:32Just...
00:01:33Still hurts down there.
00:01:35Roland's face went dark.
00:01:36He turned to Anna.
00:01:37Voice ice.
00:01:38If you're mad,
00:01:39take it out on me.
00:01:41But you're a doctor.
00:01:42Keep your drama out of work.
00:01:44Don't take it out on her.
00:01:46Anna froze.
00:01:46Was he serious?
00:01:48He cheated.
00:01:49Now he trashed her career.
00:01:50No chance to fight back.
00:01:52Roland scooped Sophia up and strode away.
00:01:57That night,
00:01:58Anna faced the empty mansion alone.
00:02:00She stared at their wedding photo.
00:02:02The dam broke.
00:02:02His vows echoed.
00:02:04A sick joke now.
00:02:05He said,
00:02:06Anna,
00:02:06I've wanted to marry you since I was 16.
00:02:09Now it's finally come true.
00:02:10All that was left?
00:02:11Lies.
00:02:12And a knife in the heart.
00:02:14Heart gone cold,
00:02:15Anna wiped her tears.
00:02:16Snapped a pic of the marriage certificate.
00:02:18Sent it to her lawyer.
00:02:20Draft the papers.
00:02:22But the lawyer's reply was a gut punch.
00:02:25Sorry, Anna.
00:02:26Can't do it.
00:02:27That marriage certificate is a fake.
00:02:36What did you say?
00:02:38A fake?
00:02:39How the hell is that possible?
00:02:41Anna thought it was absurd.
00:02:43Then the lawyer's next text hit.
00:02:44Sorry.
00:02:46The system has no record of your marriage.
00:02:48Instead,
00:02:49Roland legally married a woman named Sophia.
00:02:51Last week.
00:02:52He played you.
00:02:53The color left Anna's face.
00:02:55Her phone slipped.
00:02:57Crashed onto the marble table.
00:02:59Screen cracked.
00:03:00She staggered back.
00:03:02Hit the couch.
00:03:03Body shaking.
00:03:04Eyes empty.
00:03:05Her whole marriage.
00:03:06One big lie.
00:03:16It's so late.
00:03:18Why aren't you sleeping?
00:03:20Roland, we need to talk.
00:03:23What's wrong?
00:03:27Still on that?
00:03:31Look, baby.
00:03:33I'm a man.
00:03:34I have needs.
00:03:35Be a good girl and deal with it.
00:03:37Needs?
00:03:38What kind?
00:03:39Screwing your legal wife, Sophia?
00:03:42You know.
00:03:45Two years.
00:03:46You lied for two years.
00:03:49Tell me.
00:03:51What was that piece of paper?
00:03:54A pity prize.
00:03:58You should be grateful.
00:04:00I gave you my life from...
00:04:01Your life?
00:04:05We burned that in the sheets at 16.
00:04:09And the year I was out, who were you sleeping with?
00:04:12We were even.
00:04:13His words stabbed.
00:04:14She lunged.
00:04:15Slapped him.
00:04:17You make me sick.
00:04:20He grabbed her wrist.
00:04:22Grabbed her jaw.
00:04:23Forced her to look.
00:04:24You live in my house.
00:04:26Spend my money and I made you sick.
00:04:28Listen up.
00:04:29Sophia's my wife.
00:04:31Legally.
00:04:31You?
00:04:32You're nothing.
00:04:34In that moment, she went completely cold.
00:04:36The man she loved for ten years was a stranger.
00:04:39No more words.
00:04:41She shoved him away and run.
00:04:43Anna stumbled into the bedroom.
00:04:45Slammed the door.
00:04:46She lay on the bed as tears slid down silently.
00:04:49The door opened.
00:04:50Roland climbed in.
00:04:51His arm snurfed around her waist.
00:04:53Get out!
00:04:55Don't touch me!
00:04:56He prinzed her down.
00:04:58She fought.
00:04:59Get away from me!
00:05:00You liar!
00:05:01You're disgusting!
00:05:02Disgusting?
00:05:04I'm cleaner than you've ever been.
00:05:07During the struggle, Anna's hand swept the nightstand.
00:05:11Hit something.
00:05:12She looked down.
00:05:14Her blood ran cold.
00:05:15In the trash.
00:05:16A used condom.
00:05:17Some hairs that weren't hers.
00:05:19Rage.
00:05:20Pure white rage.
00:05:21She shoved him off.
00:05:22Grabbed a pillow.
00:05:23Smashed it at him.
00:05:25Get out!
00:05:26I never want to see you again!
00:05:28Don't push me!
00:05:30He shoved her face into the mattress.
00:05:32Hard.
00:05:32Her vision slung.
00:05:34He ripped her dress.
00:05:35Took her.
00:05:36By force.
00:05:38In despair, Anna stopped fighting.
00:05:40She stared at the ceiling.
00:05:42Tears fell.
00:05:43No strength left.
00:05:44She had to close her eyes and endure the assault.
00:05:47Her tears slipped down.
00:05:50After a few grunts from him, it was over.
00:05:52The room went still.
00:05:54Oland was done.
00:05:55He headed for the shower.
00:05:57Anna slowly pulled herself up.
00:05:59Pain shot through her.
00:06:01But her eyes were clear.
00:06:02Sharp.
00:06:03She walked to the window.
00:06:04Dialed.
00:06:06It's me, Anna.
00:06:08About that fellowship at Johns Hopkins?
00:06:11I'm in.
00:06:18Early the next morning, Anna was already packing to leave.
00:06:21At the hospital, while handling her transfer, a colleague stopped her.
00:06:26A returning patient was asking for her.
00:06:28By name.
00:06:30She rushed to change and get to the department.
00:06:33Only to find the patient asking for her was Sophia.
00:06:36In the exam room, Anna pushed down the storm inside, trying to treat Sophia like any other patient.
00:06:42But Sophia wasn't about to let her off easy.
00:06:45Every word was a dig.
00:06:46Anna?
00:06:47Is everything okay down there?
00:06:50Nothing serious.
00:06:52Just some swelling.
00:06:53Lay off sex for a few days and you'll be fine.
00:06:56Instead of backing off, Sophia put on a shy act.
00:06:59Every word was a knife to Anna's heart.
00:07:02I can't.
00:07:03My man is intense.
00:07:06Even on video last night, he wanted to...
00:07:09Sophia let the sentence hang, a knowing, boastful look on her face.
00:07:13But I said no.
00:07:15Told him to go find some other woman to take care of it.
00:07:18Anna froze, her gloves half off.
00:07:21The memory of Roland forcing himself on her flashed back, turning her stomach.
00:07:25Doctor?
00:07:26You okay?
00:07:27You look pale.
00:07:29Sophia sounded concerned, but the smugness in her eyes was plain.
00:07:32Anna swallowed the emotions rising in her throat, forcing out the words to end this.
00:07:37I'm fine.
00:07:37If that's all, you can go.
00:07:39Sophia ignored her.
00:07:40She stepped closer, dropped the weak act, and leaned in to whisper.
00:07:43You know what Roland says about you in private, deep down?
00:07:47He's disgusted you were married before.
00:07:50Calls you abused goods.
00:07:53No!
00:07:54That's not true.
00:07:55Anna's reaction only made Sophia's smile wider.
00:07:58Looks like you've been in the dark.
00:08:01Let me tell you another secret, then.
00:08:03Roland says every time he sleeps with you, he have to shower over and over.
00:08:08Says he feels dirty.
00:08:10Anna trembled with rage at Sophia's words.
00:08:13Well, it's getting late.
00:08:14I'm off to see Roland.
00:08:16He says he wants to try something new with me tonight.
00:08:18After her little victory lap, Sophia turned and left, leaving Anna alone in the humiliation
00:08:24and heartbreak.
00:08:26Outside the window, the city darkened.
00:08:29Lights coming on.
00:08:30Anna stood by the window, hesitating.
00:08:33Finally, she dialed the number she hadn't called in ages.
00:08:37Anna, what's wrong?
00:08:39It was her father, Robert.
00:08:41He sounded surprised.
00:08:42Dad, I'm transferring cities for work.
00:08:45Won't be back for Thanksgiving this year.
00:08:47Why so suddenly?
00:08:49His voice was probing.
00:08:51Roland, is he going with you?
00:08:53No, just me.
00:08:55We're done.
00:08:56To be precise, she was never really his wife.
00:08:59A long silence on the other end.
00:09:01No concern, just a cold acknowledgement.
00:09:04Okay.
00:09:05Anna stood there for a moment after hanging up.
00:09:08She remembered a time when her father actually cared.
00:09:11But after mom died, while the company went under, he started a new family.
00:09:17They became strangers.
00:09:19That's why she learned to take care of herself since her teens.
00:09:22That's also why, when she met Roland, she clung to him like a drowning woman to a lifeline.
00:09:27Loved him completely.
00:09:29Gave everything.
00:09:30After pulling herself together, Anna went home to pack.
00:09:33The moment she opened the door, she heard Sophia's voice from the living room.
00:09:37Roland didn't even bother pretending anymore.
00:09:40Seeing her, he just smiled.
00:09:42Sophia was curious about my place, so I invited her to stay a few days.
00:09:47You don't mind, do you?
00:09:49Anna, am I a problem here?
00:09:52Anna just asked back, her voice flat.
00:09:54What do you think?
00:09:56Sophia didn't know how to reply.
00:09:58She tugged at Roland's sleeve, pouting.
00:10:01Roland, maybe I should go.
00:10:04Anna doesn't seem to like me.
00:10:05Sophia made to leave, but Roland pulled her back.
00:10:09Anna, she's only staying a few days.
00:10:12You're okay with that, right?
00:10:13Anna looked at the man she thought she could lean on forever, at this home she thought would
00:10:18shelter her, and suddenly smiled.
00:10:20Of course not.
00:10:21I don't mind at all.
00:10:22Sophia immediately lashed on Roland's arm, not hiding her victory.
00:10:27Really?
00:10:27You're the best, Anna?
00:10:29Anna didn't mind, because she was leaving.
00:10:32After this, Roland could bring home whoever he wanted.
00:10:34It meant nothing to her.
00:10:36This calm Aunt Anna felt like a stranger to Roland.
00:10:40He expected tears, screaming, a scene.
00:10:44Not this easy agreement.
00:10:46Anna couldn't be bothered with them anymore.
00:10:49She headed straight for the bedroom to pack.
00:10:51Just as she closed her suitcase, Roland walked in.
00:10:54He looks at the mess and frowns.
00:10:57Honey, what are you doing?
00:11:04Packing my things.
00:11:06Anna didn't look at Roland once, her tone ice cold.
00:11:10Making room for you two.
00:11:11Roland's face darkens as he slams a hand on her suitcase.
00:11:15Stop the drama.
00:11:16Where else are you going to go?
00:11:18You've got nobody but me.
00:11:19Anna pauses.
00:11:21Her voice is ice.
00:11:23That's none of your business.
00:11:24Roland laughed in sheer anger.
00:11:26As if suddenly remembering something, he released the suitcase.
00:11:31Then, he pulled out an exquisite, vintage sapphire pendant.
00:11:35Fine.
00:11:36Leave.
00:11:38But what about this?
00:11:41You giving up on this too?
00:11:43Anna freezes the moment she sees it.
00:11:45It's her mother's keepsake.
00:11:47Three years back, when Roland was dying in that hospital bed, she gave it to him.
00:11:52For luck.
00:11:53For him to pull through.
00:11:56Who would have thought he'd use it against her like this?
00:11:59Give it back to me.
00:12:02Roland smirks.
00:12:03He finally has her where he wants her.
00:12:05Sure, but you're not a child anymore.
00:12:08Running away is for kids, don't you think?
00:12:10He has her pinned.
00:12:12All that pain, that helplessness, trapped.
00:12:14Seeing her stuck, Roland stewed it out of the bedroom like he'd already won.
00:12:19The next few days, Anna was stuck in that villa she had to watch.
00:12:23Watch Rowand and Sophia all over each other, not giving a damn.
00:12:27In her living room, in the garden, posying up, touching like she wasn't even there.
00:12:34And every night, through the wall, those sounds, the gasp, the moan, the wind stop.
00:12:40She'd curl into a ball, pull the covers over her head, trying to shut it out.
00:12:46If it wasn't for her mom's necklace, she'd have been out of there.
00:12:50Not a chance she'd stay and take this.
00:12:53Late one night, after he was done with Sophia, Roland, still in his silk robe, just shoved her door open.
00:12:58No knock, nothing.
00:13:00Sophia can't sleep.
00:13:02Make her a hot torty.
00:13:03She almost said no, but her eyes landed on that necklace, right there on his chest.
00:13:09She bit down the shame and nodded.
00:13:11Okay.
00:13:12Anna made the drink in the kitchen and brought it to the bedroom.
00:13:16Before she can sleep, the door is kicked open with a bang.
00:13:20Roland is livied.
00:13:21He yanks her out of bed by the collar.
00:13:23What did you put in it?
00:13:24Sophia is throwing non-stop.
00:13:26She shakes her head, but it only fuels his rage.
00:13:29Don't lie!
00:13:30Who else could it be?
00:13:31You're a doctor, and you're drugging people out of jealousy.
00:13:35Get up.
00:13:37You're coming to the hospital with us.
00:13:40He's screaming, dragging her out like a criminal.
00:13:42Her legs smashed into the cabinet corner.
00:13:45Blood welled up fast.
00:13:47But Roland, his eyes were on Sophia.
00:13:50He didn't even glance at the cut.
00:13:52Not a pause.
00:13:53Nothing.
00:13:54In the hospital hallway, Anna sits barefoot in her nightgown.
00:13:58She sat there alone.
00:13:59Sat until the blood on her leg went stiff and dry.
00:14:03Roland and Sophia were still shut in the doctor's room.
00:14:06Clenching her teeth against the pain.
00:14:08She limped to the door.
00:14:10And heard it.
00:14:11The worst of it.
00:14:13Inside.
00:14:14Roland was holding Sophia's hand.
00:14:16A stupid grin on his face.
00:14:18This is amazing, Sophia.
00:14:20You're pregnant.
00:14:21I promise, this child will be my only heir.
00:14:24Sophia's eyes lit up with this vicious joy.
00:14:27But she covered it fast, playing weak.
00:14:29She started talking about Anna.
00:14:32But when Anna was pregnant, you made sure she had that accident.
00:14:36I thought you hated kids.
00:14:38Their words hit Anna like shards of ice, stabbing deep, freezing her from the inside out.
00:14:43In that room, the man she'd loved for ten years, with that voice she knew so well, said the most
00:14:49heartless thing.
00:14:51She can't compare to you.
00:14:52You're clean.
00:14:53Only a woman like you deserves to carry my legacy.
00:15:03Outside the door, Anna stands frozen.
00:15:06The truth hits her like a lightning bolt.
00:15:09The child she lost wasn't an accident at all.
00:15:14Remember six months ago, when she first tested positive, she was overjoyed.
00:15:19She thought she was finally going to have their baby.
00:15:22Then some damn servant bumps into her on the stairs, and she fell.
00:15:30When she woke up, Roland looked regretful as he told her the baby was gone.
00:15:35She was wrecked, fell into a deep depression.
00:15:38Roland was the one stuck to her day and night, holding her, whispering empty comforts.
00:15:45Don't cry, honey.
00:15:46We'll have another baby later.
00:15:49She's been blaming herself this whole damn time.
00:15:52How messed up is that?
00:15:55Turns out it was all Roland's little arrangement.
00:15:58Just because he couldn't stand that she'd been married, thought she was used goods, and didn't deserve his kid.
00:16:04But she told him a thousand times that previous marriage was a sham.
00:16:09She'd never slept with another man.
00:16:12Roland said he believed her, but deep down, never bought it.
00:16:16Think about how bad she hurt back then, and how cold and fake Roland's been.
00:16:21A surge of nausea hit her, retching dryly.
00:16:25The noise made Roland and Sovia look over.
00:16:28Roland steps out, takes one look at Anna, a damn mess, and not a flicker of concern.
00:16:34Just irritation.
00:16:35What's wrong?
00:16:37He goes to reach for her, but then a shriek from behind cuts through.
00:16:43Roland, my stomach hurts so bad.
00:16:47Roland yanks his hand back and wraps an arm around Sovia, all worried and fussing.
00:16:52So, her whole breakdown, her heartache, her damn humiliation, all of it means nothing next to Sovia's little whipper.
00:17:02On a late night street in LA, the cold wind cut right through Anna, chilling her to the bone.
00:17:09She barely takes two steps, before a hard crack to the back of her head.
00:17:14Everything goes black.
00:17:16Except with her hands and feet bound tight in rough rope.
00:17:20Mouth taped shut.
00:17:21Can't make a sound.
00:17:23Before she can even think, someone slams into her gut.
00:17:27Pain explodes.
00:17:28Cold sweat instantly soaks her forehead.
00:17:31Then a bunch of thugs swarm her, kicking and punching the crap out of her on the ground.
00:17:36Every hit meant to break her.
00:17:38No holding back.
00:17:41No escape.
00:17:42She could only curl into a ball and endure the violence.
00:17:46Only when her lips split and bleeding, insides feeling shredded, do they finally stop.
00:17:53She vaguely heard the thugs reporting to someone.
00:17:56Still no blood after that?
00:17:58Guess she really isn't pregnant.
00:18:01After a chilling silence, a voice she knew all to know pierced the air.
00:18:09Hear that, Sophia?
00:18:10She isn't pregnant.
00:18:21Hear that, Sophia?
00:18:22She isn't pregnant.
00:18:24Just take care of the baby.
00:18:25Anna struggles, trying to get up to hear better.
00:18:28A thug kicks her back down.
00:18:31She can't get up.
00:18:32Sir, any more orders?
00:18:34No.
00:18:36Phone keeps talking, but Anna just hears ringing.
00:18:39She can't listen anymore.
00:18:41Thugs leave.
00:18:42Laughing.
00:18:42Everything goes quiet.
00:18:45Lying on the cold floor.
00:18:47Tears and blood mix.
00:18:49Anna lets out a low, bitter laugh.
00:18:52That boy who promised to protect her forever.
00:18:55That man who'd hurt when she frowned.
00:18:58The one she loved for ten years.
00:19:01He died in that crash three years ago.
00:19:04After a long time, Roland shows up.
00:19:07He unties her fast, full of fake worry.
00:19:10Came as soon as I heard you were taken.
00:19:12You okay, babe?
00:19:14Anna gives a bitter smile.
00:19:15No strength to call him out.
00:19:17Seeing Anna like this, Roland panics.
00:19:20Looks away.
00:19:22It's over.
00:19:22Let's go home.
00:19:30Let's go home.
00:19:31Day three.
00:19:33Sophia throws a fit.
00:19:35Wants a vacation.
00:19:36Roland looks stuck.
00:19:38But Anna's suddenly understanding.
00:19:40I'm fine.
00:19:42Go.
00:19:43Roland hesitates.
00:19:46For real.
00:19:47I knew you'd get it.
00:19:49Rest up.
00:19:50I'll be back soon.
00:19:51After he leaves.
00:19:53Anna puts the pendant into the box.
00:19:55She sends the nanny away quietly.
00:19:58Hurts all over.
00:19:59But she gets out of bed.
00:20:00The training group leaves this afternoon.
00:20:03Can't be late.
00:20:04She packs her stuff.
00:20:06Drags herself to the door.
00:20:08When she holds the doorknob.
00:20:10Finally breathes out.
00:20:12All this is finally ending.
00:20:14One last look at the mansion that trapped her for years.
00:20:19She turns the knob.
00:20:21Bang.
00:20:22Suitcase hits the floor hard.
00:20:24Anna's face goes white.
00:20:25She stares ahead, shocked.
00:20:27You've got to be kidding me.
00:20:37A bunch of guys in black are at the door.
00:20:41Roland's right in front.
00:20:42Face all cold and smug.
00:20:44Anna.
00:20:46You think you can just walk out on me?
00:20:48He closes in.
00:20:50Grabs her chin.
00:20:51Forces her to look up.
00:20:52His voice is ice.
00:20:54You really wanted to leave me?
00:20:58Every move you make, I know about it.
00:21:01Anna freezes.
00:21:02He's been watching her from the very first thought.
00:21:07Roland.
00:21:08You cheated.
00:21:10Brought Sophia home.
00:21:12Did whatever you wanted.
00:21:13Humiliated me.
00:21:14And that's still not enough.
00:21:15I can't even leave.
00:21:16Seeing the look on her face, Roland is speechless.
00:21:19He's got nothing.
00:21:20A harsh ringtone shatters the silence.
00:21:23It's Sophia calling to hurry Roland along.
00:21:26Her call shifts his focus.
00:21:27He hangs up, then takes Anna's phone and her go bag.
00:21:31I'll hold on to these.
00:21:32You need to cool off for a few days.
00:21:34We'll talk when I get back.
00:21:36Before she can process it, he drops the next bomb.
00:21:39Oh, and I quit your job for you at the hospital.
00:21:43No more work.
00:21:45You're staying home.
00:21:46Anna's head snaps up.
00:21:47Disbelief in her eyes.
00:21:49He's just stolen her only career.
00:21:51Her only way out.
00:21:53You can't do that.
00:21:54You have no right to decide for me.
00:21:56I do.
00:21:57You can't do this.
00:21:59Enough.
00:22:00Sophia's waiting.
00:22:01I gotta go.
00:22:02You can't do this.
00:22:04After Roland left, the huge villa suddenly turned into a gilding cage.
00:22:09A bodyguard steps forward, expressionless, his tone cold and firm.
00:22:15Go back inside, Mrs. Anna.
00:22:16No ID.
00:22:18No phone.
00:22:19No money.
00:22:19Anna was under total house arrest with no way out.
00:22:22Feeling suffocated and desperate, she walked into the house.
00:22:25The door slammed shut behind her.
00:22:27The next moment, she is brutally shoved onto the sofa by two bodyguards.
00:22:32What are you doing?
00:22:33Let me go.
00:22:34Let me go.
00:22:34Anna struggles and fights back fiercely, but she's no match for their grip.
00:22:39In the struggle, she accidentally scratches one bodyguard's face, instantly enraging him.
00:22:44Smack!
00:22:45A sharp slap lands hard across Anna's cheek.
00:22:48Her head whipped sideways.
00:22:49Ears ring.
00:22:51World goes dark.
00:22:52She's stunned.
00:22:53While she's reeling, they talk right over her, not even bothering to whisper.
00:22:57Sophia just said to strip her and film it.
00:22:59Did she say we had to hit her?
00:23:01So what?
00:23:02Who's gonna stop us?
00:23:04Sophia said once Mr. Rowland sees the tape, he'll dump this chick for good.
00:23:09Then she's got nobody.
00:23:11We can do whatever we want.
00:23:13The other goon's face splits into a nasty grin, eyes raking over her.
00:23:18No hesitation.
00:23:19Yeah.
00:23:20Let's have ourselves a real party.
00:23:22He pulls out his phone, hits record.
00:23:25The other one, shrugs off his jacket.
00:23:28His move is obvious.
00:23:30He pains her, starts ripping out her clothes.
00:23:33She bucks and twists.
00:23:34He slaps her again.
00:23:36And again.
00:23:37His hand goes for his belt.
00:23:39With a last burst of rage, Anna wrenches free and bolts.
00:23:44Empty L.A. night.
00:23:46Anna runs, clothes torn, hair wild.
00:23:49Pure panic.
00:23:50Doesn't dare look back.
00:23:52The house is hell.
00:23:53They'll drag her back.
00:23:54Blind with fear, she runs.
00:23:56And blinding headlights hit her full in the face.
00:23:59A black limo, coming fast.
00:24:01Straight at her.
00:24:02No time to move.
00:24:11Anna freezes.
00:24:12Shutting her eyes in despair.
00:24:14At her breaking point, a car screeched to a halt right in front of her.
00:24:19Revealing a face she never expected to see again.
00:24:23Alexander.
00:24:24Her partner in a brief transaction marriage.
00:24:27Her ex-husband.
00:24:28Get in.
00:24:30His gaze lingered on her exposed skin before he quickly looked away.
00:24:35He tossed his coat over her shoulders.
00:24:38Then scooped Anna up and into the car.
00:25:09Anna got into the car.
00:25:10Then, she cried.
00:25:12They flowed in silence.
00:25:14Huge, heavy drops of grief.
00:25:19She bit her lip until it nearly bled.
00:25:22Her only sounds being the occasional rag gasp for air.
00:25:26Alexander glanced at her and said nothing.
00:25:29He raised the partition for her privacy and wordlessly handed her a pack of tissues.
00:25:35Eventually, the storm inside her began to settle.
00:25:39She finally found her voice.
00:25:41Why were you here today?
00:25:44Alexander paused, choosing his words carefully.
00:25:47Looking at him, a harsh reality hit her.
00:25:52She had gotten into his car.
00:25:54But what now?
00:25:55No ID.
00:25:56No phone.
00:25:57No money.
00:25:58Nowhere to go.
00:25:59No matter what.
00:26:01She heard her own voice.
00:26:03Dry and strained.
00:26:05Thank you for today.
00:26:07If it's possible.
00:26:08She wanted to beg for a place to stay.
00:26:10I have nowhere to go tonight.
00:26:13But the words died in her throat.
00:26:15It was a huge ask for an ex-husband she hadn't seen in two years.
00:26:21Alexander caught her eye, reading her mind.
00:26:24Actually, I came here to find you today.
00:26:27He suddenly spoke.
00:26:28I need your help with something.
00:26:30You need my help?
00:26:32With what?
00:26:34He turned to face her, his expression serious.
00:26:38Grandma's on my case about getting married again, and she really likes you.
00:26:42So if you're willing, I hope we can get remarried.
00:26:46And his eyes slowly widened.
00:26:49Streetlights flashed across his face, a rhythmic dance of light and shadow.
00:26:53It was just like three years ago.
00:26:56He'd made the same cold, calculated proposal then, waiting for her answer.
00:27:03During their year together, he had been the perfect gentleman.
00:27:08Never a line crossed.
00:27:11Honestly, he was a pretty good man to marry.
00:27:14Anna hesitated, then stared out at the passing city.
00:27:18Okay.
00:27:26Alexander's grip tightened.
00:27:28A flash of something, longing, relief, flickered in his eyes before vanishing.
00:27:33They hit the main road just as a silver car approached from the opposite direction.
00:27:38Roland was at the wheel, looking like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders instead of a
00:27:43vacation.
00:27:44Beside him, Sophia was all smiles, babbling about their trip.
00:27:48The two cars passed each other in a blur.
00:27:51Roland whipped his head around, his eyes nearly popping out of his head.
00:27:57Roland, what's wrong?
00:27:59What are you looking at?
00:28:01Sophia's voice pulled him back to reality.
00:28:03He turned back.
00:28:04But his hands were shaking on the wheel.
00:28:07No way that was Anna in the car.
00:28:10Her ID and phone are with me.
00:28:12The guards are watching her.
00:28:14There's no way she left.
00:28:15Thinking that, his expression softened at me.
00:28:18He glanced at Sophia and replied.
00:28:21It's nothing.
00:28:23Sophia went back to her phone, scrolling through travel guides.
00:28:26Roland, let's hit the beach first.
00:28:28I found this gorgeous spot for the sunrise.
00:28:31She kept chirping, but Roland was deaf to it.
00:28:36That silhouette, and the look of pure despair in Anna's eyes when he left haunted him.
00:28:42He took a deep breath, trying to shake the feeling.
00:28:49At a red light, he reached for his chest.
00:28:53And froze.
00:28:55The pendant was gone.
00:28:56His heart skipped a beat.
00:28:58His face went pale.
00:29:00That tiny spark of doubt exploded into full-blown panic.
00:29:03He couldn't breathe.
00:29:05He yanked the wheel, pulling a violent engine.
00:29:09Tires screeched, shocking Sophia.
00:29:12Roland, what are you doing?
00:29:13Roland didn't even look at her.
00:29:15I have to go back.
00:29:18Go back?
00:29:20Go back where?
00:29:22The villa?
00:29:23But if we do that, we'll miss our flight.
00:29:25You promised me the sunrise.
00:29:27For the first time, her pouting didn't work.
00:29:30She started sobbing, but he ignored her, flooring the gas pedal.
00:29:35The cars reached to a stop in front of the villa.
00:29:38Roland stormed inside.
00:29:41Anna wasn't in the living room.
00:29:45Anna!
00:29:46He shouted once, but no answer.
00:29:48He grabbed the guard who came running.
00:29:51Where is she?
00:29:58The bodyguard's face pales, his eyes darting toward the door.
00:30:02Sophia is standing there, looking a little...
00:30:06Speak!
00:30:07Roland shouts.
00:30:08Where is she?
00:30:10She ran?
00:30:12Roland's face turns dark.
00:30:14She ran.
00:30:15Ran!
00:30:16What do you mean she ran?
00:30:17Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on her?
00:30:20And you still let her get away?
00:30:22Are you useless?
00:30:24The bodyguard cowers, not daring to breathe.
00:30:27Roland kicks the people over.
00:30:29Glass shatters everywhere.
00:30:31Sophia and the bodyguard flinched back.
00:30:34Find her!
00:30:36His voice is almost a roar.
00:30:38Check every lead.
00:30:40Every contact.
00:30:42Tear this city apart if you have to.
00:30:44Just find her.
00:30:47What are you waiting for?
00:30:48Yes, sir.
00:30:51The bodyguards scramble out in a panic.
00:30:54Roland stands amidst the wreckage, chest heaving.
00:30:58Watching him, Sophia is torn between toxic jealousy and cold fear.
00:31:03She has never seen him like this.
00:31:06The man who always stays cool is falling apart over a second-hand woman.
00:31:11Good thing what she had the guard do didn't come out.
00:31:14Otherwise, she'd be finished.
00:31:19Sophia steadied herself, putting on her usual meek look.
00:31:23Roland, don't be angry.
00:31:25Roland rubs his temples interratively.
00:31:27You always know how to behave.
00:31:29Sophia lowered her head, hiding a smirk, and tested the waters.
00:31:33Honestly, if she left, then she left.
00:31:36It's no big deal.
00:31:38From now on, I'll stay with you.
00:31:41Roland turned sharp, his eyes fixed on her.
00:31:44That look makes Sophia's back turns cold for no reason.
00:31:47What did you just say?
00:31:49Sophia forced a strained smile.
00:31:52I just mean, we're a family now.
00:31:55The three of us.
00:31:57Isn't that enough?
00:31:58Roland's fury erupted.
00:32:00He roared at Sophia.
00:32:02Shut up!
00:32:05Sophia's smile freezes on her face.
00:32:09You...
00:32:10What do you mean?
00:32:12Her voice starts to tremble.
00:32:14We're legally married.
00:32:16I'm your wife, and I'm carrying your child.
00:32:19Roland cuts her off coldly.
00:32:21I only married you to shut you up.
00:32:23You said that was all you wanted.
00:32:25Sophia frees.
00:32:28As for the child, I'll take responsibility, but I can't leave Anna.
00:32:33Don't ever let me hear that again.
00:32:36He can't leave her?
00:32:38Sophia's eyes widen.
00:32:39She can't believe her ears.
00:32:41He locked her up here.
00:32:42Let me trample all over her.
00:32:44And now he says he can't leave her?
00:32:45She wants to scream.
00:32:47What about her?
00:32:48But then she remembered the prenup.
00:32:50If she kicked up a fuss and got divorced, she'd get nothing.
00:32:53For the sake of her cushy life, Sophia swallowed the insult.
00:32:56She lowers her head and softens her voice.
00:32:59Okay, I get it.
00:33:02Don't be mad.
00:33:03I won't say it again.
00:33:05Head bound as she left the living room, Sophia shot Roland a vicious, venomous glare.
00:33:10Roland stood by the window, not caring that Sophia was gone.
00:33:13The villa, empty without Anna, felt extremely hollow.
00:33:16He believed Anna would always be there, no matter what.
00:33:19But now, she's gone.
00:33:26This loss of control feels like a boulder on his chest, suffocating him.
00:33:3110 years, from 17 to 27, they've been together forever.
00:33:35Anna was part of his DNA.
00:33:37Her importance was never a question.
00:33:40Without her, maybe he would have died long ago.
00:33:42Anna's first marriage was all a sham.
00:33:44Just to save him.
00:33:46At least, that's what Roland thought at first.
00:33:48But later, he can't stop himself from overthinking.
00:33:52Where did she live that year?
00:33:53How did she get along with that man?
00:33:55She's beautiful.
00:33:56Would any man really keep his hands off her?
00:33:58Once the seed was planted, it grew like a cancer.
00:34:03Every breakfast became a reminder that she might have shared it with someone else.
00:34:07Even in bed, the thought of her in another man's arms killed his desire instantly.
00:34:13He knew, it was likely all in his head.
00:34:16But he couldn't stop the spiral.
00:34:18Imagination is a sadistic bitch.
00:34:20He hated his mind.
00:34:22And by extension, he hated her for it.
00:34:25Why?
00:34:26Why was he loyal his whole life while she came to him as used goods?
00:34:30These thoughts twisted around his heart like poisonous vines,
00:34:34until they wrap around his whole mind.
00:34:36So that night, drunk and bitter, when Sophia confessed her feelings,
00:34:40he didn't push her away.
00:34:42Sophia was the intern.
00:34:43Inus.
00:34:44Fresh.
00:34:45And looking at him like he was a god.
00:34:47She says it's her first time.
00:34:49She says she only likes him.
00:34:51It was the ego boost he craved.
00:34:53The perfect antidote.
00:34:55That validation became his new drug.
00:34:57But leaving Anna?
00:34:58That was never the plan.
00:35:00He just wanted to hurt her back.
00:35:02To make her feel the same agony he did.
00:35:04He figured once she'd suffered enough, they'd go back to normal.
00:35:08But as time passed by, the anger in his heart had long since burned down to pure panic.
00:35:14He drops everything.
00:35:15The only mission now is finding Anna.
00:35:18He hits every spot.
00:35:19Her favorite cafe.
00:35:21The bookstore.
00:35:22Her old apartment.
00:35:23He honed it to everyone.
00:35:25Coworkers.
00:35:26Friends.
00:35:27Even people she hasn't seen in years.
00:35:29Nothing.
00:35:29No one has seen a trace of her.
00:35:32It's like she vanished into thin air.
00:35:39Roland has no idea that the woman he's hunting for is right under his nose.
00:35:45Anna sits in the living room, finally clear-headed and calm.
00:35:50The house was still exactly as it was when she married Alexander.
00:35:54The furniture, the curtains, even that crystal thing on the coffee babel.
00:35:58When they split, she thought never come back again.
00:36:01Yet here she is, by some twist of fate, discussing marriage with the same man for the second time.
00:36:08Anna.
00:36:10What's wrong?
00:36:12Are you feeling unwell anywhere?
00:36:14Alexander's voice pulls Anna back from her thoughts.
00:36:17She turns to see him holding a stack of invitations, waiting patiently for her choice.
00:36:22I'm fine.
00:36:24I just zoned out.
00:36:25Sorry.
00:36:26Right after she arrived, Alexander had the family doctor coming, almost day, to nurse her back.
00:36:33Once she recovered, the wedding plans began.
00:36:36She thought it'd be like last time, just for show.
00:36:40Didn't expect it to be so... real.
00:36:43Alexander explained it to her.
00:36:46It was... grandma's request.
00:36:49She said we did you wrong last time.
00:36:52She wants to make it up to you.
00:36:54Since it's for his grandmother, Anna doesn't push back.
00:36:57She just nods.
00:36:59She sifts through the cards and picks a classic, floral design.
00:37:04Let's go with this one.
00:37:05Alexander takes it, looks at it, and nods.
00:37:09Okay.
00:37:10Meanwhile, Roland was still in his office, going out of his mind because he couldn't find Anna.
00:37:16The secretary walked in.
00:37:18He hoped it was news about Anna.
00:37:21Sir, this isn't about your wife.
00:37:24The secretary treads lightly.
00:37:25The boss has been a ticking time bomb lately.
00:37:28What is it?
00:37:29Say it.
00:37:30We received a wedding invitation for you, sir.
00:37:35Roland rubs his temples, exhausted.
00:37:38What invitation?
00:37:39Cancel it.
00:37:42He's a mess.
00:37:43Unshaden.
00:37:45Dark circles under his eyes.
00:37:46A wedding is the last thing he wants.
00:37:49But...
00:37:49The secretary pauses, then adds.
00:37:53It's Mr. Alexander's wedding.
00:37:56Roland pauses, then finally relents.
00:38:01I got it.
00:38:02I'll go.
00:38:04He takes the card and flips it open.
00:38:12A ringing phone stops him from reading the card.
00:38:17He sees Sophia on the screen and his face sours.
00:38:22He ignores it until it goes to voicemail.
00:38:26But she's relentless.
00:38:28She calls again immediately.
00:38:30Irritated, he picks up, his voice devoid of any warmth.
00:38:34What is it?
00:38:36Sophia's tearful voice comes through.
00:38:38Roland, where have you been these past few days?
00:38:42Why haven't you come home?
00:38:44I'm scared here alone, and I'm not feeling well.
00:38:50Can you come take me to the hospital?
00:38:54Roland's scrowl deepens as he cuts her off.
00:38:56Have the maid take you.
00:38:58I don't want the maid with me.
00:39:01I want you to come back.
00:39:04Roland.
00:39:04His patient snaps.
00:39:06He hangs up on her.
00:39:08The next few days, Roland was searching for Anna like a madman.
00:39:12He didn't let up even on the way to Alexander's wedding.
00:39:16Jack, that surveillance footage, did you find it?
00:39:18Whatever he hears only makes his mood worse.
00:39:23What do you mean you can't find it?
00:39:24The cameras are fine, but the footage of her is just missing?
00:39:27You expect me to believe that's a coincidence?
00:39:30He loosens his tie, looking absolutely haggard.
00:39:36Fine, keep checking.
00:39:38Scour every camera.
00:39:39People don't just vanish into thin air.
00:39:41The car stopped.
00:39:42The driver turns around.
00:39:44Mr. Roland, we're here.
00:39:46Roland nods and steps out, bones still to his ear.
00:39:51Ask Anna's colleagues again.
00:39:53See who she contacted.
00:39:54Roland said as he walked in.
00:39:56The wedding was at Alexander's family winery.
00:39:59Okay, keep watching.
00:40:00The second you get any news, let me know.
00:40:03He stops.
00:40:04His whole body went rigid, rooted to the spot.
00:40:08There at the center of the stage stands the happy couple.
00:40:13The man is tall and straight in a white suit.
00:40:16It's Alexander.
00:40:17Alexander, the woman beside him is in a white gown, her hair up, showing a delicate profile.
00:40:24She's smiling, leaning in to hear what Alexander is saying.
00:40:28It's Anna.
00:40:30His Anna.
00:40:38Roland couldn't believe it.
00:40:40After searching for a month, here she was, in a wedding dress, smiling beside another man.
00:40:46He stared hard at Anna.
00:40:48Anna seemed to sense it.
00:40:50She looked up and met his eyes.
00:40:52Their eyes met.
00:40:53Roland sees her hesitate.
00:40:55She looks surprised for a split second, but then it's gone.
00:40:58Then she looked away and kept talking to Alexander, as if he was nobody.
00:41:04Roland froze.
00:41:05Her icy stare stabbed through his chest.
00:41:08His face went pale.
00:41:09A waiter bumps into him, and he finally snapped out of it.
00:41:13He lunges forward and grabs her wrist.
00:41:15Honey, why are you here?
00:41:17Come home with me.
00:41:19Anna looks at his hand on her wrist, then looks him in the eye.
00:41:23Mr. Roland, today is my wedding.
00:41:26She speaks in a very calm voice.
00:41:29Where do you want me to go with you?
00:41:30The formal title hits him like a punch.
00:41:33Mr. Roland.
00:41:34You actually called him Mr. Roland?
00:41:36You never called me that since 17.
00:41:39You called me Roland, Honey, or even Roland LeBlanc when you were mad.
00:41:45But never this.
00:41:47Anna looked at him calmly and repeated.
00:41:49Mr. Roland, today is my wedding.
00:41:52Anna.
00:41:54Don't do this, okay?
00:41:55His voice trembles a little.
00:41:57I messed up.
00:41:58I know I did.
00:42:00I...
00:42:00I don't want that one year of freedom anymore.
00:42:03I take that back.
00:42:05I'll dump Sophia.
00:42:06Cut her off.
00:42:08Never see her again.
00:42:09Just forgive me this once.
00:42:11Please, come home.
00:42:12But Anna smiles.
00:42:14Mr. Roland, that's between you and your wife.
00:42:17It's got nothing to do with me.
00:42:19Roland's head snaps up.
00:42:21His throat feels like sandpaper.
00:42:25You found out.
00:42:27She doesn't say a word.
00:42:28She doesn't have to.
00:42:30He tries to explain, but the words die in his throat.
00:42:34He thought he'd hidden it well.
00:42:35Thought she'd never know he married Sophia.
00:42:37But now...
00:42:38Anna.
00:42:40Guests nearby were staring.
00:42:42Roland didn't care.
00:42:43He charged forward to drag her away.
00:42:46I was just confused for a moment.
00:42:49I...
00:42:49I could explain...
00:42:50Alexander stepped forward, blocking Anna, and yanked her hand from Roland's grasp.
00:42:56Mr. Roland.
00:42:57Show some respect.
00:43:05Roland glares at Alexander, fury practically spilling out of him.
00:43:09His fists clenched tight, his voice hissed through his teeth.
00:43:13This is none of your business.
00:43:15Alexander actually smiles when he hears that.
00:43:18Today is our wedding.
00:43:20You're manhandling my wife.
00:43:21I'd say it involves me plenty.
00:43:23Hearing her called wife so sweetly made Roland burn.
00:43:27He opened his mouth to roar, I'm her husband, but the officiator cut him off.
00:43:32Mr. Alexander, Miss Anna, you're ready?
00:43:34Alexander took Anna's waist and turned toward the altar.
00:43:38Roland stood frozen, watching them go.
00:43:40The wedding march began.
00:43:42The white train swept the floor, the skirt swaying.
00:43:45Just like when she walked toward him two years ago.
00:43:48The difference was...
00:43:49That time, she was walking toward him, her eyes full of joy.
00:43:54This time, he could only watch her walk toward another man, seeing Alexander lean in to kiss her.
00:44:01Roland couldn't hold back.
00:44:03He shouted.
00:44:04Wait!
00:44:06The music cut.
00:44:07All eyes turned to him.
00:44:09He strode forward, voice shaking, but the whole room heard.
00:44:15Anna.
00:44:16You can't marry him.
00:44:18The room erupted.
00:44:19The guests murmuring rose like a tide.
00:44:22Who is that guy?
00:44:26Is that Roland?
00:44:27The CEO?
00:44:28What's going on?
00:44:30Is he trying to steal the bride?
00:44:31Next to Roland, Alexander was ice cold.
00:44:34Mr. Roland, interrupting our wedding like this is truly pathetic.
00:44:40Please leave now.
00:44:42Your wedding?
00:44:44Roland raised his voice and said angry.
00:44:46Listen up, everyone.
00:44:48I have something to say.
00:44:51This woman, Anna, is my wife.
00:44:56We held our wedding three years ago.
00:44:58I believe someone attended that ceremony.
00:45:01So my wife cannot marry him.
00:45:05As soon as he said this, the room instantly fell silent.
00:45:09Anna tried to argue, but a large hand yanked her close.
00:45:13Alexander shielded Anna and retorted to Roland.
00:45:16You mean your wife?
00:45:19Her husband, from beginning to end, has been me.
00:45:33The crowd below erupted into a frenzy of hushed gossip.
00:45:37Alexander said it himself.
00:45:38They're just renewing their vows.
00:45:41Yeah.
00:45:41They just want a do-over.
00:45:43A proper celebration.
00:45:45So what the hell is Roland's problem?
00:45:47No, it's not like that, Anna.
00:45:49Security!
00:45:50Two guards rush in, grab Roland, and start dragging him out.
00:45:54Roland panicked.
00:45:56He struggled and shouted.
00:45:57Anna!
00:45:58Say something!
00:46:00Tell them about our ten years we've been together since we were seventeen!
00:46:04Tell them!
00:46:05Anna says nothing.
00:46:06Alexander speaks.
00:46:07It's just history.
00:46:08He paused.
00:46:09Then took Anna's hand.
00:46:11Today is our wedding.
00:46:12Sorry for this little side sign.
00:46:15But it's a good reminder.
00:46:16A wife this beautiful, I'll cherish her every day.
00:46:19The guests chuckle, then break into applause.
00:46:22The music swells.
00:46:23Alexander and Anna share a kiss.
00:46:26The whole drama vanishes, like it was nothing.
00:46:28But Alexander's words had dealt Roland a soul-crushing blow.
00:46:32Ancient history.
00:46:33Just the X.
00:46:34Their ten years, dismissed in a sentence.
00:46:37And Anna, she didn't flinch.
00:46:39She didn't argue.
00:46:40Roland went limp, his head spinning.
00:46:42She's moved on, completely.
00:46:44She really didn't want him anymore.
00:46:52Roland's eyes went wide, as Alexander leaned in for the kiss.
00:46:56His vision went red.
00:46:58Felt like someone was ripping his heart out.
00:47:00They'd kissed a thousand times.
00:47:02They're shy first.
00:47:03They're heated nights.
00:47:05But he never thought he'd be stuck watching someone else do it.
00:47:08This was what a truly broken heart felt like.
00:47:11Roland stood paralyzed, frozen in time.
00:47:14A thought struck him.
00:47:15If this kills him, how the hell did she survive pulling our wedding ring out of Sophia?
00:47:20Back then, he was a bastard.
00:47:22All excuses, all about protecting Sophia.
00:47:24Then he moved Sophia in, rubbed their affair right in Anna's face.
00:47:27And then there was, that marriage certificate.
00:47:30She wanted a home so bad.
00:47:32How'd it feel to find out hers was built on lies?
00:47:35He couldn't take any more of this.
00:47:37A cold breeze hit him, blurring his vision.
00:47:40He touched his cheek.
00:47:41It was wet.
00:47:42Tears.
00:47:44It was a long day.
00:47:46Roland didn't know how he went home.
00:47:48Only one thought hammered in his head.
00:47:50Dump Sophia.
00:47:52End it now.
00:47:52Fast.
00:47:53Maybe there was still a chance to get Anna back.
00:47:56He was passing the security room when he heard a sharp gasp from inside.
00:48:00He frowned and walked over.
00:48:02Two maids were standing in front of the screen, and both jumped.
00:48:05What are you looking at?
00:48:07Nothing.
00:48:08Their hesitations set him off.
00:48:10His voice turned ice cold.
00:48:11What is it exactly?
00:48:12I, it's just, I lost my wallet, Mr. Roland.
00:48:16I was checking the footage to find it.
00:48:18I didn't expect to see, to see this.
00:48:22What happened?
00:48:23She took in his darkening expression and stammered.
00:48:26You'd better look for yourself.
00:48:28Roland shouldered past them and hit play.
00:48:31It was the living room feed.
00:48:32Roland saw two guards had Anna pinned on the sofa, trying to force themselves on her.
00:48:38One of the bastards backhanded her hard for fighting back.
00:48:41Miss Sophia wanted a video of us sleeping with her.
00:48:45Is it hitting her overkill?
00:48:46What are you scared of?
00:48:48Sophia said once Roland sees the video, he'll toss this trash to the curb for good.
00:48:53You think anyone's gonna protect her then?
00:48:55True.
00:48:56Let's have some real fun tonight then.
00:48:58The footage cut to black.
00:49:01Roland's blood turned to ice.
00:49:03Rage consumed him.
00:49:05His eyes burning with a murderous fire.
00:49:14Only now did he realize the hell Anna endured.
00:49:17The day she left.
00:49:18The men's own words spilled it all.
00:49:20The bitch pulling the strings.
00:49:22His perfect, innocent little Sophia.
00:49:24Sophia, how dare you?
00:49:26He ground the words out, teeth clenched.
00:49:29The maids backed away, terrified by the sheer malice on his face.
00:49:33A storm was coming, and Sophia still had no idea.
00:49:37She waltzed in, humming, arms loaded with shopping bags.
00:49:41Best damn mood ever.
00:49:42The lights in the living room were off.
00:49:45The curtains were drawn.
00:49:46The whole room was sunk in darkness.
00:49:49Only the glowing cherry of Roland's cigarette flickered in the dark.
00:49:52The vibe hit her.
00:49:54Her hum died in her throat.
00:49:56She tried to shove the bags behind her.
00:49:59Failed, and forced a fake smile.
00:50:02Roland, you're home early.
00:50:03You should have told me.
00:50:05I would have had dinner ready.
00:50:07Roland didn't answer.
00:50:09He just looked at her.
00:50:10His eyes were predatory.
00:50:12Cold enough to make her skin crawl.
00:50:15Her smile faltered.
00:50:16But she still tried to play the cute card.
00:50:19What's wrong?
00:50:22Why are you looking at me like...
00:50:24That?
00:50:25In a flash, his hand was around her throat, squeezing hard.
00:50:29Sophia's face turned purple.
00:50:31Shopping bags crashed to the floor.
00:50:33She clawed at his arm, but his grip was like iron.
00:50:37Roland.
00:50:38She wheezed, desperate sounds escaping her throat.
00:50:42What are you doing?
00:50:44Roland leaned in, his bloodshart eyes inches from hers.
00:50:47You've been playing me for a long time.
00:50:50Aren't you tired?
00:50:52I...
00:50:53I don't know what you're talking about.
00:50:56Just as her eyes started to roll back, Roland let go.
00:51:00She collapsed, gasping for air and coughing.
00:51:03Roland looked down at her with disgust and threw his phone at her feet.
00:51:07It contained everything he had people investigate about her.
00:51:11Your innocence was fake, and Himam was repaired, and even Anna was driven away by you.
00:51:17You did all this.
00:51:19Did you ever consider the price?
00:51:21His voice was low, but the authority in it was crushing.
00:51:25Sophia turned ghost white.
00:51:27Roland, it's not like that.
00:51:30Listen to me.
00:51:32I was just confused for a moment.
00:51:35I...
00:51:35He didn't let her finish.
00:51:38A solid kick sent her flying.
00:51:46I was just confused for a moment.
00:51:49You hired thugs to humiliate her.
00:51:51You call that a mistake?
00:51:53I was wrong.
00:51:54I was really wrong.
00:51:57Roland, spare me for the sake of your child.
00:52:01I'll change.
00:52:02I swear.
00:52:03I'll apologize to Anna.
00:52:05I'll do anything to make it up to her.
00:52:09Make it up to her?
00:52:12Roland let out a cold laugh, and his voice suddenly rose.
00:52:16She's married to someone else because of you.
00:52:19How the hell do you make up for that?
00:52:24Sophia froze.
00:52:26Married?
00:52:27To someone else?
00:52:31The news caught her off guard, but a flicker of twisted joy lit up her eyes.
00:52:36Her delight was so obvious it made Roland's stomach turn.
00:52:40She was thrilled.
00:52:42Thrilled that Anna was gone for good, and that he was finally hers alone.
00:52:46True to form.
00:52:47She crawled back to him, looking up with a pathetic hope.
00:52:52Roland, since she's married, we can just forget the past, right?
00:52:59I only did it because I love you.
00:53:02Let's just be a family and live our lives.
00:53:07Listening to her devotion, Roland laughed as if she'd just told the funniest joke on earth.
00:53:14Love.
00:53:16A snake like you doesn't get to use that word.
00:53:20He kicked Sophia aside and dust off his hands.
00:53:23The door opened, and two men were shoved inside.
00:53:28Sophia looked up, and all the blood in her body turned cold.
00:53:33It was her two bodyguards, beaten, blooded, and staring at her with hollow eyes.
00:53:40Roland.
00:53:41Her voice started shaking.
00:53:44You can't do this.
00:53:45I'm carrying your child.
00:53:48Your own blood.
00:53:50Roland's face remained pure malice.
00:53:52The baby meant nothing to him now.
00:53:54Everything you did to Anna, I'll pay you back a hundred times over.
00:53:58After saying that, he turned and walked out.
00:54:01He didn't look back.
00:54:04Not at her sobs, her pleas, not even at her ears failing desperate scream.
00:54:10Meanwhile, Alexander and Anna's wedding had come to a perfect close.
00:54:14As they settled into the car, Alexander turned to her.
00:54:19Tired?
00:54:22Not tired.
00:54:23Alexander nodded.
00:54:24Then let's go home.
00:54:25When they arrived, Anna realized this wasn't their old place.
00:54:31Where is this?
00:54:32She asked, looking puzzled.
00:54:35He took her hand and led her to the front of a stunning villa.
00:54:39Our new home.
00:54:40One of your wedding gifts.
00:54:44Anna stood at the entrance, speechless.
00:54:48Come on.
00:54:50He smiled and opened the door.
00:54:52The lights hung on automatically, bedding the space in a warm, inviting glow.
00:54:58Anna stepped inside.
00:55:00Everything, the layout, the decor, even the colors, was exactly her style.
00:55:06She was genuinely moved.
00:55:08Did you prepare all of this?
00:55:13Do you like it?
00:55:16Anna turned around and looked at him.
00:55:18I really do.
00:55:21Alexander gave her a gentle smile and checked his watch.
00:55:25You should rest early.
00:55:27Master bedroom's upstairs.
00:55:29I'll take the guest room.
00:55:30The guest room.
00:55:31Just like three years ago.
00:55:33She got the bed, he got the couch.
00:55:36Every single day.
00:55:38But this time, she reached out and caught his sleeve.
00:55:42Stunned, Alexander stopped and looked at her.
00:55:48Stay tonight.
00:55:50His eyes narrowed, his pulse visible in his neck.
00:55:53Then Anna went on.
00:55:55I already...
00:55:57know.
00:55:58His voice ruspy, eyes drilling into hers.
00:56:02He blusted out, anxious and eager.
00:56:05Know what?
00:56:15Anna looked at him.
00:56:17Grandma told me, you didn't marry me by chance or because of her pressure.
00:56:24It's because...
00:56:26You like me.
00:56:28The day before the wedding, Grandma had shown her an old album.
00:56:32The cover was worn white with age.
00:56:34Anna opened it.
00:56:35It's a photo.
00:56:36A boy, a girl.
00:56:38Kids.
00:56:39Under a tree.
00:56:41This boy is Alexander.
00:56:43And this girl is you.
00:56:45Anna's face went blank.
00:56:46She drew a total blank.
00:56:48Grandma told her that when her mom was alive,
00:56:50she brought Anna around Alex's all the time.
00:56:53Little Anna had a real crush on the boy.
00:56:56Followed him like a puppy.
00:56:58Said she'd marry him one day.
00:57:00Everybody forgot that kid stuff.
00:57:02Anna did too.
00:57:03But Alex?
00:57:04Never let it go.
00:57:05Took it to heart.
00:57:06Then Anna took up with Roland.
00:57:09Alex couldn't stomach that.
00:57:10So he...
00:57:11Tied the knot.
00:57:13His way.
00:57:14He hoped it'd ring a bell.
00:57:16That you two still had a shot.
00:57:18But after a year, her heart was still with Roland.
00:57:21So he backed off.
00:57:23Choosing to let her be happy.
00:57:29Anna looked at him.
00:57:30The man who was always there to catch her.
00:57:33Her eyes stung with tears.
00:57:35This time, let's try.
00:57:38I want to give us a chance.
00:57:40His eyes lit up.
00:57:41A lifetime of longing finally came to fruition.
00:57:44He looked at her quietly for a long time.
00:57:47Then he cupped her face and pressed a soft,
00:57:50regretful kiss to her lips.
00:57:58The night was young.
00:58:00The newly united couple didn't sleep a wince.
00:58:04On the other side of town,
00:58:06Roland's villa was a scene from a nightmare.
00:58:08The moonlight fell across the floor.
00:58:11Sophia was curled on the ground,
00:58:14shaking.
00:58:14Her face was pale.
00:58:16That baby?
00:58:17Her ticket up?
00:58:19Gone.
00:58:19Flushed away.
00:58:21Her dress was soaked in blood,
00:58:23staining the carpet a dark, permanent crimson.
00:58:25Her lips were cracked,
00:58:27her eyes vacant,
00:58:28a low whimmer escaping her throat.
00:58:33Footsteps approached.
00:58:34She looked up weakly to find Roland
00:58:36hulling over her.
00:58:38Roland,
00:58:39please,
00:58:40take me
00:58:41to the hospital.
00:58:43Her voice was a dying whisper.
00:58:44Am I dying?
00:58:45I'm really scared.
00:58:47Roland let out a cold laugh.
00:58:52Scared?
00:58:55When you sent people to assault Anna,
00:58:58did you think about how scared she was?
00:59:04This is just the warm-up.
00:59:06Every bit of pain you gave her,
00:59:08you're getting back double.
00:59:10Sophia stared at him.
00:59:12Then,
00:59:13she started to laugh.
00:59:14A dry,
00:59:15broken laugh
00:59:16rasped from her throat.
00:59:18Roland,
00:59:19you think you're being devoted now?
00:59:23She struggled to her feet,
00:59:25a crazed glint in her eyes.
00:59:27You were the one who slept with me
00:59:29and married me.
00:59:30You brought me to her face.
00:59:33You made her serve me tea
00:59:35while she watched us fuck.
00:59:37And you're the one who beat her half to death
00:59:40because I said so.
00:59:42She looked at him with a mocking sneer.
00:59:45Roland,
00:59:46compared to you,
00:59:48I'm an amateur.
00:59:51You think punishing me
00:59:53buys you her forgiveness?
00:59:56Her face twisted into a triumphant grin.
01:00:05I'm telling you,
01:00:07forget it.
01:00:08Anna will never forgive you.
01:00:10Never.
01:00:12She hit a nerve
01:00:14and Roland snapped.
01:00:16Shut up!
01:00:20She just laughed even harder.
01:00:23Scared, Roland?
01:00:24Don't even dream
01:00:25of dumping me for her.
01:00:27We're going to rot together.
01:00:29In the eyes of the law,
01:00:31I'm your wife.
01:00:32You will never get rid of me.
01:00:34The words hit him.
01:00:36He stumbled,
01:00:37his eyes trembling.
01:00:38Before Sophia could even gloat,
01:00:40he suddenly laughed.
01:00:43You're right.
01:00:46Legally,
01:00:46we are husband and wife.
01:00:48So if I lock you
01:00:49in a psych ward for life,
01:00:51no one can say a word, right?
01:00:56Sophia's blood ran cold.
01:00:59No.
01:01:00You can't.
01:01:02Roland snapped his fingers.
01:01:04A few bodyguards
01:01:05stepped inside.
01:01:06Take her.
01:01:08Lock her up
01:01:09in the psych ward.
01:01:11Roland,
01:01:12you can't.
01:01:13I'm your wife.
01:01:13You can't do this to me.
01:01:15A guard clapped
01:01:16a hand over Sophia.
01:01:17They hauled her straight out,
01:01:19through the hall
01:01:20and toward the front door.
01:01:21The night outside
01:01:23was an abyss,
01:01:24swallowing her whole.
01:01:27Even with Sophia gone,
01:01:30Roland felt no relief.
01:01:32The wedding photo,
01:01:33their table,
01:01:35her rocking chair,
01:01:37every damn thing
01:01:38in this house
01:01:39was a slap in the face.
01:01:41His Anna had gone
01:01:42and married someone else.
01:01:43Roland couldn't handle
01:01:44the truth.
01:01:45He needed a distraction.
01:01:47He dealt with those
01:01:48two scumbag bodyguards.
01:01:50Then he told the shrinks
01:01:51to give Sophia
01:01:52the special treatment.
01:01:53He purged the house
01:01:54of everything Sophia owned,
01:01:56restoring it to how it was
01:01:57before she arrived.
01:01:59Then,
01:02:00his desperate campaign
01:02:01to win her back began.
01:02:04He brought roses
01:02:05and handwritten apologies
01:02:06every single day.
01:02:08She wouldn't even glance at them.
01:02:11Wouldn't even let him
01:02:12through the door.
01:02:14He tried sending
01:02:15other stuff too.
01:02:16The latest clothes,
01:02:17jewelry,
01:02:18handbags.
01:02:19Took turns.
01:02:20All of it came right back.
01:02:23Roland's panic
01:02:24finally hit.
01:02:25He stood screaming
01:02:27at Anna's new place.
01:02:28He said he doesn't care
01:02:29if her's married.
01:02:30Doesn't even care
01:02:31if her slept with Alexander.
01:02:33As long as she came back,
01:02:34he could accept anything.
01:02:36No matter what he did,
01:02:38Anna refused to see him.
01:02:43Later,
01:02:44he found a box
01:02:44in the storage room.
01:02:46Inside were faded letters
01:02:48and photos.
01:02:50Hundreds of love letters
01:02:51from their school days.
01:02:53He kept every single one
01:02:54through every move.
01:02:56The photos captured
01:02:57their youth,
01:02:58the campus,
01:02:59their first date,
01:03:00and their graduation.
01:03:02Roland stared at his younger self
01:03:04and the Anna
01:03:05who always stood by his side.
01:03:08His heart felt crushed.
01:03:10The raw pain
01:03:12brought him to tears.
01:03:14He realized too late
01:03:16that he'd already
01:03:17had the greatest love
01:03:18in the world.
01:03:19The next morning,
01:03:21he took the album
01:03:22and letters to Anna's villa.
01:03:24As soon as she came out,
01:03:25Roland hurried over.
01:03:27Anna, wait.
01:03:29Just give me a minute.
01:03:32Please.
01:03:41Anna didn't even bother
01:03:42looking his way.
01:03:43She only stopped
01:03:44when she saw
01:03:45what he was holding.
01:03:46Roland desperately thrust
01:03:47the letters toward her.
01:03:49Anna, look.
01:03:50These are our old letters.
01:03:51I didn't lose a single one.
01:03:54And the photos.
01:03:55You said we'd look at them
01:03:56together when we were old.
01:03:57Anna looked at the faded memories
01:03:59and for a slip second,
01:04:01her icy expression cracked.
01:04:03Roland caught up,
01:04:04trying to pull at her heartstrings
01:04:05with old memories.
01:04:06Anna,
01:04:07we promised to be together forever.
01:04:09You said you'd only ever love me.
01:04:11Do you remember?
01:04:12She looked at him,
01:04:14said it quiet,
01:04:15but clear.
01:04:16Of course I remember.
01:04:17Roland's eyes lit up at once.
01:04:19I knew it.
01:04:21All those years,
01:04:23you couldn't just move on.
01:04:25So...
01:04:25Anna cut him off.
01:04:27Her voice cold as ice.
01:04:28I remember.
01:04:30Because that was my youth.
01:04:31But memories
01:04:32don't excuse the hell
01:04:34you put me through later.
01:04:35Because in my heart,
01:04:37the man you were back then
01:04:38died a long time ago.
01:04:41Roland froze,
01:04:42paralyzed by her words.
01:04:43He tried to speak,
01:04:44but nothing came out.
01:04:46Just silence.
01:04:47Anna didn't drag it out.
01:04:48After saying,
01:04:50stay out of my life,
01:04:51she turned and walked away.
01:04:54Rovan just stood there.
01:04:56Watched her go.
01:04:57Didn't move.
01:04:57He stood there till the sun
01:04:59and the streetlights
01:05:00cast a long, lonely shadow.
01:05:02But the door never opened again.
01:05:05Meanwhile,
01:05:06Anna and Alexander
01:05:07were living their newlywed bliss.
01:05:10They were slow dancing
01:05:11in the living room,
01:05:12her head on his chest,
01:05:14listening to the steady beat
01:05:16of his heart.
01:05:17It felt safe.
01:05:19Alexander kissed
01:05:20the top of her head.
01:05:21For the first time
01:05:23in a long time,
01:05:24she felt cherished.
01:05:26It wasn't about possession
01:05:28or dynamic compensation
01:05:30after a hurt.
01:05:31It was this.
01:05:32Quiet,
01:05:33gentle
01:05:34and wordless.
01:05:36After that,
01:05:37Roland stayed gone,
01:05:39disappeared.
01:05:40Anna thought she finally
01:05:41had her peace.
01:05:42Then someone showed up
01:05:43at her door.
01:05:44It was her father,
01:05:45standing there
01:05:46with that same old,
01:05:47slimy smile.
01:05:48Well,
01:05:49I heard you got married,
01:05:51so dad wanted
01:05:52to come see you.
01:05:53You really should have
01:05:53consulted me
01:05:54on such a big move.
01:05:56Anna stared at his
01:05:57fake face in silence.
01:05:59Unnerved by her gaze,
01:06:00he cleared his throat
01:06:01and finally spit out
01:06:02his real reason.
01:06:04Look,
01:06:04Roland promised an investment,
01:06:06but now he's backed out.
01:06:07My company is drowning.
01:06:09Can you talk to Alexander?
01:06:10He's loaded.
01:06:11Helping me out
01:06:12would be pocket change
01:06:13to him.
01:06:14Anna laughed.
01:06:15It was a cold,
01:06:16sharp sound.
01:06:18Typical.
01:06:25Before,
01:06:26he couldn't have cared
01:06:27less about her.
01:06:29This time,
01:06:30he came to make her
01:06:31ask Alexander for money.
01:06:33He never asked
01:06:34if she was okay.
01:06:36Not once did he ask
01:06:37about the divorce
01:06:37or her pain.
01:06:39He only cared
01:06:40about his money,
01:06:41business,
01:06:42and precious son.
01:06:47Dad.
01:06:50This is the last time
01:06:51I'll call you Dad.
01:06:55From today on,
01:06:57we're done.
01:06:58We're cutting ties.
01:06:59Don't come find me anymore.
01:07:01I'm not seeing you.
01:07:03I'm not helping you,
01:07:05and Alexander
01:07:06sure as hell won't.
01:07:11She turned around
01:07:13and walked right
01:07:13into Alexander.
01:07:14He heard her loud
01:07:15and clear
01:07:16that same old grin
01:07:17on his face
01:07:17as he spoke.
01:07:19Smile.
01:07:19It's your birthday.
01:07:21Alexander ever
01:07:21cracked Anna up.
01:07:23So,
01:07:24cutting off
01:07:24those so-called
01:07:25family ties
01:07:26didn't hurt as much
01:07:28as she'd braced for.
01:07:30This birthday,
01:07:31Anna was on top
01:07:32of the world.
01:07:33She'd had a few drinks,
01:07:35wobbled over
01:07:35to cut the cake,
01:07:36and ended up
01:07:38with frosting
01:07:38on her cheek.
01:07:40Alexander wiped it off.
01:07:41Giggling,
01:07:42she looped her arms
01:07:43around his neck,
01:07:44leaned in close
01:07:45to his ear,
01:07:46and whispered,
01:07:52They grinned
01:07:53and fell into
01:07:54a deep kiss.
01:07:56When the kiss broke,
01:07:58Alexander pulled out
01:07:59an envelope.
01:08:01I have one more
01:08:02gift for you.
01:08:03She blinked.
01:08:06What gift?
01:08:08He passed it to her.
01:08:10She opened it.
01:08:11Her eyes widened.
01:08:14It was the
01:08:14advanced study program.
01:08:16Roland had banned
01:08:17her from attending.
01:08:19Her eyes welled up.
01:08:21Alexander looked at her
01:08:22with pure tenderness.
01:08:24If you marry me,
01:08:25you won't have to
01:08:26give up anything,
01:08:27not even your career.
01:08:30It's only three years.
01:08:32The distance is nothing.
01:08:34If I'm not buried
01:08:35in work,
01:08:36I'll be there with you.
01:08:39Her voice
01:08:40caught in her throat.
01:08:41Then he reached out,
01:08:44pulled her tight
01:08:44against him,
01:08:45and kissed her.
01:08:51Departure day
01:08:52was bright and sunny.
01:08:57Roland had just heard.
01:08:58He was driving
01:08:59like a maniac
01:09:00to the airport,
01:09:01desperate for one
01:09:01last look at Anna.
01:09:06Just one glance.
01:09:07That was all he wanted.
01:09:09But he was reckless.
01:09:10Too fast.
01:09:11And the other car
01:09:12slammed into him.
01:09:14He didn't even
01:09:15have time to blink.
01:09:17After a thunderous crash,
01:09:22he lay in a pool of blood.
01:09:25His ears buzzed.
01:09:27His bones felt like
01:09:29they were piercing
01:09:29his skin.
01:09:31His mind
01:09:32began to fade.
01:09:35His entire life
01:09:37flashed before his eyes
01:09:38like a broken phone.
01:09:40He remembered
01:09:41the first time
01:09:42he saw Anna.
01:09:43Sunlight on her shoulders,
01:09:44her smile so bright
01:09:45it stole his breath.
01:09:47Then,
01:09:48the mistakes big time
01:09:49hurt her bad.
01:09:51And in the end,
01:09:52he lost her for good.
01:09:54He still remembered
01:09:55what Anna told him
01:09:56that day.
01:09:56Because in my heart,
01:09:58the man you were
01:09:59back then
01:09:59died a long time ago.
01:10:02The corner
01:10:03of his mouth
01:10:04suddenly lifted.
01:10:08Maybe she was right.
01:10:09Maybe he should have
01:10:10died in three years ago.
01:10:13Instead of living on
01:10:14and bringing her
01:10:15so much pain,
01:10:17with that,
01:10:18Roland coughed blood.
01:10:22His eyes
01:10:23closing for good.
01:10:32High above the chaos,
01:10:34Alexander unscrewed
01:10:35a bottle of water
01:10:36and handed it to Anna.
01:10:38So,
01:10:38excited for your new program?
01:10:40She pulled her gaze
01:10:42away from the clouds.
01:10:44Definitely.
01:10:45But I'm even more
01:10:46excited for us.
01:10:48They shared a look
01:10:49and a smile
01:10:50as the plane
01:10:50soared through the clouds.
01:10:52Sunlight poured in
01:10:53and landed
01:10:54on their clasped hands.
01:10:56Outside the window
01:10:57was a vast blue sky.
01:11:09Thank you for
01:11:12losing.
01:11:12You
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