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When Love Departed delivers the most satisfying “toxic husband gets destroyed” story. Evelyn catches Jack cheating on their ninth anniversary. His response? Smash a wine glass on her head, make her kneel to his mistress, and drain her blood – all while she has a heart condition. He leaves her in a fire to save Natalie. Evelyn barely survives. Her love is dead. She escapes to London and finds Noah, a man who actually cherishes her. Jack goes insane, begs, self-harms, crashes her wedding. She walks past him like he's nothing. 👉 He lost everything. She gained a king. Press play.
🌹Genre:Love After Divorce, Love After Marriage, Caught Cheating, Identity Reveal, Misunderstanding
💎Cast:Evelyn, Jack, Natalie, Noah
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When Love Departed delivers the most satisfying “toxic husband gets destroyed” story. Evelyn catches Jack cheating on their ninth anniversary. His response? Smash a wine glass on her head, make her kneel to his mistress, and drain her blood – all while she has a heart condition. He leaves her in a fire to save Natalie. Evelyn barely survives. Her love is dead. She escapes to London and finds Noah, a man who actually cherishes her. Jack goes insane, begs, self-harms, crashes her wedding. She walks past him like he's nothing. 👉 He lost everything. She gained a king. Press play.
🌹Genre:Love After Divorce, Love After Marriage, Caught Cheating, Identity Reveal, Misunderstanding
💎Cast:Evelyn, Jack, Natalie, Noah
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00:04I had meticulously planned our ninth wedding anniversary party even going so far as to invite
00:10numerous friends and guests to celebrate with us. Before the party began, I found myself upstairs
00:16outside the study door, watching my husband with his arms wrapped around his secretary.
00:21Natalie was nestled against Jack's chest, her face flushed with post-intimacy satisfaction.
00:25When are you going to make our relationship public? Natalie asked breathlessly, her voice sultry as
00:31she melted against Jack's embrace. Jack took her hand in his. Soon. He replied. When Jack spotted me,
00:38his expression immediately turned serious.He grabbed the wine glass beside him and hurled it in my
00:43direction, striking me square in the forehead. Who gave you permission to spy on us? I clutched my
00:49bleeding head, stumbling and tumbling down the stairs, curling up in pain at the bottom.He and
00:53Natalie stood on the second floor, looking down at me with disdain. Natalie is carrying my child.
00:59From now on, you take care of her meals. Three different dishes every day, no repeats. You help
01:07her have a safe delivery. And pack your things. Move from our bedroom to the guest room. You're nothing
01:14more than Natalie's nanny now. I said nothing, struggling to my feet and grabbing the suitcase I
01:19had already packed. I walked calmly toward the front door. The butler moved to stop me. But Jack
01:24laughed coldly. Let her make a scene. She could never bear to leave me. Mark my words. Within three
01:31days. She'll come crawling back. Begging for my forgiveness. As soon as he finished speaking,
01:38the guest's present began to snicker. Just as I was about to step out of the mansion,
01:43Jack suddenly called after me. Leave your cross necklace behind. Natalie's been having nightmares
01:48lately. That necklace was all I had left of my parents. Meeting my tear-filled eyes,
01:53his tone remained ice cold. How much money will it take for you? To give Natalie that necklace.
01:59Nine years of marriage, living like dirt beneath his feet. What was that worth? I couldn't be bothered
02:04to calculate. But I knew that if I didn't comply and hand over the necklace, he'd fly into a rage
02:09and
02:10have his bodyguards take it by force. Just like the last time they'd stolen my other belongings,
02:14I removed the necklace and fastened it around Natalie's neck, saying to her. I wish you and
02:20the baby. You're carrying health and safety. Hearing this blessing, Jack's expression softened
02:26slightly, offering me a small concession. As long as you behave yourself, my child will be
02:32your child too. The moment he finished speaking, the necklace around Natalie's neck suddenly slipped
02:37and shattered on the floor. Seeing that the fragments had cut Natalie's leg, Jack immediately swept
02:42her up in his arms, carrying her princess-style to a chair while barking orders at the butler to call
02:47the family doctor. His frantic concern made everyone present look at me with barely concealed amusement.
02:52The whole scene was so absurd that even I found it ridiculous sigh in his eyes, even if his wife
02:57were dying. It wouldn't matter as much as his mistress getting a tiny scratch, I gripped the
03:02handle of my suitcase tighter and turned to leave, but Jack grabbed my wrist, his voice frigid.
03:07Apologize. What? Before I could finish, he dragged me down, forcing me to my knees beside Natalie's
03:12feet. My knees scraped against the jade fragments, blood staining the white marble floor. Seeing the
03:17blood, Jack's eyes flashed with disgust, and he released his grip. You deliberately sabotaged Natalie's
03:24necklace and injured her.Don't you owe her an apology? After nine years of marriage to Jack, I'm sorry,
03:30had become practically my catchphrase. I bit my lower lip until I tasted blood, then resignedly stood up and
03:36bowed deeply to Natalie. Saying I'm sorry, three times before looking at Jack with detached indifference.
03:41Is that enough? He stared at the blood on my lips, his chest visibly rising and falling.
03:48Stop putting on that disgusting pitiful act. Before I could respond, the family doctor arrived
03:53in a rush, Jack shoved me aside and led the doctor to Natalie's side, while his attention was completely
03:58focused on her, I quickly walked out of the mansion, just as I reached the entrance. I heard two crisp
04:04car
04:04horns. Seeing the Maybach outside the iron gates, I quickened my pace, but before the gates could fully open,
04:10two bodyguards suddenly rushed out and forcibly dragged me back into the mansion.
04:15They brought me to the study, where Jack tied me to a chair and ordered the staff to use a
04:19thick needle
04:20to draw my blood. Through the half-open door, I heard the doctor speaking to Jack.
04:24Both Mrs. Evelyn and Miss Natalie have her negative blood type. But Mrs. Evelyn has a history of
04:32congenital heart disease. Forcibly drawing blood could trigger acute shock. I suggest we transfer
04:41her to a hospital first, before giving Miss Natalie the transfusion for her anemia.
04:47Don't try to persuade me otherwise, Jack's voice was ice cold. Your job is to make Natalie better.
04:54I'll handle everything else. Hearing Jack's approaching footsteps, I slowly closed my eyes.
04:59Does it hurt? His tone carried a rare note of comfort. Just bear with it a little longer.
05:05We'll be done soon. I turned my head away, too tired to waste words on him. After drawing 800 milliliters
05:12of blood, my lips had turned purple just then. Natalie's coughing echoed from the master bedroom.
05:17Jack immediately stopped the doctor from removing the needle. Demanding double the amount, the doctor
05:21was sweating profusely as he tried to dissuade him, saying that drawing more blood might kill me.
05:26Jack hesitated for two seconds before saying only.
05:29Natalie is pregnant. Her needs come first.
05:33But.
05:33I interrupted the doctor.
05:35Draw it. Just let me leave afterward.
05:38Jack looked at my bloodless face, anger churning in his eyes, but he opened his mouth as if to ask
05:43whether I really intended to make such a scene by running away from home, but Natalie's sweet call
05:48of my darling instantly pulled his attention away, and I passed out from blood loss.
05:52I woke up on a hospital bed. Having just recovered from shock due to severe blood loss, I saw Jack
05:57sitting beside the bed. Reviewing documents after we stared at each other for a long moment,
06:02he expressionlessly brought over a bowl of oatmeal and tried to feed me. I shook my head.
06:06I can do it myself. Watching me eat half the bowl, Jack asked.
06:10Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?
06:13I deflected his question.
06:15Give me my phone.
06:16Perhaps my tone was too distant because he froze for a few seconds before having the butler bring
06:21my phone over. Seeing the string of missed calls on my phone, Jack asked out of nowhere.
06:25Who called?
06:26He never asked about such things before. A flash of irritation crossed my eyes as I simply said.
06:32No one you know.
06:33Well, Jack loosened the top button of his shirt and looked down at me.
06:36How long are you going to keep throwing this tantrum? Besides me, who else would put up with
06:44your terrible attitude? In the past, whenever he got angry, I would always reflect on my own
06:49behavior while trying my best to appease him. But now, I simply pointed at his vibrating phone
06:54and reminded him emotionlessly.
06:56Natalie's calling you.
06:57Hearing this, Jack's eyes immediately lit up with joy. Out of habit, he stepped away from me and went
07:03into the hallway to take the call. As soon as he left, my phone rang. When I answered, the person
07:09on
07:10the other end spoke urgently before I could say anything.
07:13Weren't you supposed to come find me? Are you having second thoughts?
07:16No. I'm not having second thoughts. There was just an accident.
07:23An accident? What happened to you? I need to come back to the country immediately.
07:29I interrupted his rambling, looking down and pressing my lips together.
07:33Just give me a few more days.
07:35When Jack returned to the room, I had just hung up the phone. He caught sight of the long-absent
07:40smile at the corner of my mouth and felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest. But he had
07:46promised to go back and sing lullabies to Natalie and the baby, so he didn't have time to ask who
07:53I'd
07:53been talking to. It must have been that cousin who often visited me, after marrying into this family,
07:59my social. Circle had been reduced to only female relatives. He picked up his documents and said
08:05without looking back. I have some business at the company. I'll come back tomorrow.
08:10But tomorrow, the day after, and the day after. That, he never appeared. Instead, through mutual
08:17friends, I kept receiving videos of him and Natalie together. He took Natalie to galas and dinner parties.
08:24Like a lovesick teenager, eager to introduce. Her to everyone. On the day I was discharged from the
08:31hospital. Jack posted a 9 photo grid on Instagram. Under the sunset, he stood on a hot air. Balloon,
08:38cupping Natalie's flushed face as they. Shared a passionate kiss. I commented, wishing you both
08:44many children. And eternal happiness. Ten minutes later, Jack called me. I didn't answer. Half an
08:51hour later, I completed my discharge. Paperwork alone. Outside the hospitals. Maternity ward,
08:58I ran into Jack and Natalie. They were being intimate again, completely. Oblivious to their
09:04surroundings. Jack's hand. Moved to cup Natalie's breast, caressing her.
09:26I had meticulously planned our ninth. Wedding anniversary party even going so. Far as to
09:32invite numerous friends and. Guests to celebrate with us. Before the party began, I found myself
09:38upstairs outside the study door. Watching my husband with his arms wrapped around his secretary.
09:43Natalie was nestled against Jack's chest, her face flushed with post-intimacy satisfaction.
09:47When are you going to make our relationship public? Natalie asked breathlessly, her voice
09:52sultry as she melted against Jack's embrace. Jack took her hand in his. Soon. He replied.
09:59When Jack spotted me, his expression immediately turned serious. He grabbed the wine glass beside
10:04him and hurled it in my direction, striking me square in the forehead. Who gave you permission
10:08to spy on us? I clutched my bleeding head, stumbling and tumbling down the stairs, curling up
10:14in pain at the bottom. He and Natalie stood on the second floor, looking down at me with disdain.
10:19Natalie is carrying my child. From now on, you take care of her meals. Three different dishes
10:26every day. No repeats. You help her have a safe delivery. And pack your things. Move from our
10:33bedroom to the guest room. You're nothing more than Natalie's nanny now. I said nothing, struggling to
10:39my feet and grabbing the suitcase I had already packed. I walked calmly toward the front door.
10:44The butler moved to stop me, but Jack laughed coldly. Let her make a scene. She could never
10:49bear to leave me. Mark my words. Within three days, she'll come crawling back, begging for my
10:57forgiveness. As soon as he finished speaking, the guest's present began to snicker. Just as I was
11:03about to step out of the mansion, Jack suddenly called after me. Leave your cross necklace behind.
11:09Natalie's been having nightmares lately. That necklace was all I had left of my parents.
11:14Meeting my tear-filled eyes, his tone remained ice cold. How much money will it take for you?
11:19To give Natalie that necklace. Nine years of marriage, living like dirt beneath his feet,
11:24what was that worth? I couldn't be bothered to calculate, but I knew that if I didn't comply
11:29and hand over the necklace, he'd fly into a rage and have his bodyguards take it by force.
11:33Just like the last time they'd stolen my other belongings, I removed the necklace and fastened
11:38it around Natalie's neck, saying to her. I wish you and the baby, you're carrying health and safety.
11:46Hearing this blessing, Jack's expression softened slightly, offering me a small concession.
11:51As long as you behave yourself, my child will be your child too.
11:55The moment he finished speaking, the necklace around Natalie's neck suddenly slipped and shattered
12:00on the floor. Seeing that the fragments had cut Natalie's leg, Jack immediately swept her up in
12:04his arms, carrying her princess style to a chair while barking orders at the butler to call the
12:09family doctor. His frantic concern made everyone present look at me with barely concealed amusement.
12:14The whole scene was so absurd that even I found it ridiculous sigh in his eyes, even if his wife
12:19were dying. It wouldn't matter as much as his mistress getting a tiny scratch. I gripped the handle of my
12:24suitcase tighter and turned to leave, but Jack grabbed my wrist, his voice frigid.
12:29Apologize.
12:30What? Before I could finish, he dragged me down, forcing me to my knees beside Natalie's feet.
12:35My knees scraped against the jade fragments, blood staining the white marble floor.
12:39Seeing the blood, Jack's eyes flashed with disgust, and he released his grip.
12:43You deliberately sabotaged Natalie's necklace and injured her. Don't you owe her an apology?
12:49After nine years of marriage to Jack, I'm sorry, had become practically my catchphrase.
12:54I bit my lower lip until I tasted blood, then resignedly stood up and bowed deeply to Natalie,
12:59saying I'm sorry, three times before looking at Jack with detached indifference.
13:04Is that enough?
13:05He stared at the blood on my lips, his chest visibly rising and falling.
13:10Stop putting on that disgusting pitiful act.
13:13Before I could respond, the family doctor arrived in a rush, Jack shoved me aside and led the doctor
13:18to Natalie's side. While his attention was completely focused on her, I quickly walked
13:22out of the mansion, just as I reached the entrance. I heard two crisp car horns.
13:26Seeing the Maybach outside the iron gates, I quickened my pace. But before the gates could
13:31fully open, two bodyguards suddenly rushed out and forcibly dragged me back into the mansion.
13:37They brought me to the study, where Jack tied me to a chair and ordered the staff to use a
13:41thick
13:41needle to draw my blood. Through the half-open door, I heard the doctor speaking to Jack.
13:46Both Mrs. Evelyn and Miss Natalie have her negative blood type. But Mrs. Evelyn has a history of
13:54congenital heart disease. Forcibly drawing blood could trigger acute shock. I suggest we transfer
14:02her to a hospital first, before giving Miss Natalie the transfusion for her anemia.
14:09Don't try to persuade me otherwise, Jack's voice was ice cold. Your job is to make Natalie better.
14:16I'll handle everything else. Hearing Jack's approaching footsteps, I slowly closed my eyes.
14:21Does it hurt? His tone carried a rare note of comfort. Just bear with it a little longer.
14:27We'll be done soon. I turned my head away, too tired to waste words on him. After drawing 800
14:33milliliters of blood, my lips had turned purple just then. Natalie's coughing echoed from the
14:38master bedroom. Jack immediately stopped the doctor from removing the needle. Demanding double
14:42the amount, the doctor was sweating profusely as he tried to dissuade him, saying that drawing
14:47more blood might kill me. Jack hesitated for two seconds before saying only.
14:51Natalie is pregnant. Her needs come first.
14:54But. I interrupted the doctor.
14:57Draw it. Just let me leave afterward.
15:01Jack looked at my bloodless face, anger churning in his eyes, but he opened his mouth as if to ask
15:05whether I really intended to make such a scene by running away from home. But Natalie's sweet
15:09call of I darling, instantly pulled his attention away, and I passed out from blood loss. I woke up
15:14on a hospital bed, having just recovered from shock due to severe blood loss. I saw Jack sitting beside
15:19the bed. Reviewing documents, after we stared at each other for a long moment, he expressionlessly
15:24brought over a bowl of oatmeal and tried to feed me. I shook my head.
15:28I can do it myself.
15:30Watching me eat half the bowl, Jack asked.
15:32Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?
15:35I deflected his question.
15:37Give me my phone.
15:38Perhaps my phone was too distant, because he froze for a few seconds before having the butler bring my
15:43phone over. Seeing the string of missed calls on my phone, Jack asked out of nowhere.
15:47Who called?
15:48He never asked about such things before. A flash of irritation crossed my eyes as I simply said,
15:54No one you know.
15:55Jack loosened the top button of his shirt and looked down at me.
15:58How long are you going to keep throwing this tantrum? Besides me, who else would put up with
16:06your terrible attitude?
16:07In the past, whenever he got angry, I would always reflect on my own behavior while trying
16:12my best to appease him. But now, I simply pointed at his vibrating phone and reminded him emotionlessly.
16:18Natalie's calling you.
16:20Hearing this, Jack's eyes immediately lit up with joy. Out of habit, he stepped away from me and went
16:25into the hallway to take the call. As soon as he left, my phone rang. When I answered, the person
16:31on
16:32the other end spoke urgently before I could say anything. Weren't you supposed to come find me?
16:36Are you having second thoughts?
16:39No, I'm not having second thoughts. There was just an accident.
16:45An accident? What happened to you? I need to come back to the country immediately.
16:50I interrupted his rambling, looking down and pressing my lips together.
16:55Just give me a few more days.
16:57When Jack returned to the room, I had just hung up the phone. He caught sight of the long absent
17:02smile at the corner of my mouth and felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest. But he had
17:08promised to go back and sing lullabies to Natalie and the baby, so he didn't have time to ask who
17:15I'd
17:15been talking to. It must have been that cousin who often visited. Me, after marrying into this family,
17:21my social. Circle had been reduced to only female relatives. He picked up his documents and said
17:27without looking back. I have some business at the company. I'll come back tomorrow. But tomorrow,
17:33the day after, and the day after. That, he never appeared. Instead, through mutual friends,
17:40I kept. Receiving videos of him and Natalie together. He took Natalie to galas and dinner
17:46parties. Like a lovesick teenager, eager to introduce. Her to everyone. On the day I was
17:52discharged from the hospital. Jack posted a nine-photo grid on Instagram. Under the sunset,
17:58he stood on a hot air. Balloon, cupping Natalie's flushed face as they. Shared a passionate kiss.
18:04I commented, wishing you both many children. And eternal happiness.
18:08Ten minutes later, Jack called me. I didn't answer. Half an hour later, I completed my discharge.
18:16Paperwork alone. Outside the hospitals. Maternity ward, I ran into Jack and Natalie. They were being
18:23intimate again, completely. Oblivious to their surroundings. Jack's hand. Moved to cup Natalie's
18:30breast, caressing her.
18:48I had meticulously planned our ninth wedding anniversary party even going so far as to invite
18:54numerous friends and guests to celebrate with us. Before the party began, I found myself upstairs
19:00outside the study door. Watching my husband with his arms wrapped around his secretary, Natalie was
19:05nestled against Jack's chest, her face flushed with post-intimacy satisfaction.
19:10When are you going to make our relationship public? Natalie asked breathlessly, her voice sultry as
19:15she melted against Jack's embrace. Jack took her hand in his. Soon. He replied. When Jack spotted me,
19:22his expression immediately turned serious.He grabbed the wine glass beside him and hurled it in my
19:27direction, striking me square in the forehead. Who gave you permission to spy on us? I clutched my bleeding
19:33head, stumbling and tumbling down the stairs, curling up in pain at the bottom.He and Natalie
19:38stood on the second floor, looking down at me with disdain.
19:41Natalie is carrying my child. From now on, you take care of her meals. Three different dishes every day,
19:49no repeats. You help her have a safe delivery. And pack your things. Move from our bedroom to the
19:56guest room. You're nothing more than Natalie's nanny now.
19:59I said nothing, struggling to my feet and grabbing the suitcase I had already packed.
20:04I walked calmly toward the front door. The butler moved to stop me, but Jack laughed coldly.
20:09Let her make a scene. She could never bear to leave me. Mark my words. Within three days,
20:16she'll come crawling back, begging for my forgiveness.
20:20As soon as he finished speaking, the guest's present began to snicker. Just as I was about to
20:25step out of the mansion, Jack suddenly called after me. Leave your cross necklace behind.
20:31Natalie's been having nightmares lately. That necklace was all I had left of my parents.
20:36Meeting my tear-filled eyes, his tone remained ice cold. How much money will it take for you
20:40to give Natalie that necklace? Nine years of marriage, living like dirt beneath his feet,
20:46what was that worth? I couldn't be bothered to calculate, but I knew that if I didn't comply and
20:51hand over the necklace. He'd fly into a rage and have his bodyguards take it by force.
20:56Just like the last time they'd stolen my other belongings, I removed the necklace and fastened
21:00it around Natalie's neck, saying to her. I wish you and the baby. You're carrying health and safety.
21:08Hearing this blessing, Jack's expression softened slightly, offering me a small concession.
21:13As long as you behave yourself, my child will be your child too.
21:17The moment he finished speaking, the necklace around Natalie's neck suddenly slipped and
21:21shattered on the floor. Seeing that the fragments had cut Natalie's leg, Jack immediately swept her
21:26up in his arms, carrying her princess-style to a chair while barking orders at the butler to call
21:31the family doctor. His frantic concern made everyone present look at me with barely concealed amusement.
21:36The whole scene was so absurd that even I found it ridiculous by in his eyes, even if his wife
21:41were
21:41dying. It wouldn't matter as much as his mistress getting a tiny scratch, I gripped the handle of my
21:46suitcase tighter and turned to leave, but Jack grabbed my wrist, his voice frigid.
21:51Apologize.
21:52What? Before I could finish, he dragged me down, forcing me to my knees beside Natalie's feet.
21:57Damn, my knees scraped against the jade fragments, blood staining the white marble floor.
22:01Seeing the blood, Jack's eyes flashed with disgust, and he released his grip.
22:05You deliberately sabotaged Natalie's necklace and injured her. Don't you owe her an apology?
22:11After nine years of marriage to Jack, I'm sorry, had become practically my catchphrase.
22:16I bit my lower lip until I tasted blood, then resignedly stood up and bowed deeply to Natalie.
22:21Saying I'm sorry, three times before looking at Jack with detached indifference.
22:26Is that enough?
22:27He stared at the blood on my lips, his chest visibly rising and falling.
22:32Stop putting on that disgusting pitiful act.
22:34Before I could respond, the family doctor arrived in a rush, Jack shoved me aside and led the doctor
22:40to Natalie's side, while his attention was completely focused on her, I quickly walked
22:44out of the mansion, just as I reached the entrance. I heard two crisp car horns, seeing the Maybach
22:49outside the iron gates, I quickened my pace, but before the gates could fully open, two bodyguards
22:54suddenly rushed out and forcibly dragged me back into the mansion.
22:58They brought me to the study, where Jack tied me to a chair and ordered the staff to use
23:03a thick needle to draw my blood. Through the half-open door, I heard the doctor speaking
23:07to Jack.
23:08Both Mrs. Evelyn and Miss Natalie have her negative blood type. But Mrs. Evelyn has a history of
23:16congenital heart disease. Forcibly drawing blood could trigger acute shock. I suggest we transfer
23:25her to a hospital first, before giving Miss Natalie the transfusion for her anemia.
23:31Don't try to persuade me otherwise, Jack's voice was ice cold.
23:35Your job is to make Natalie better. I'll handle everything else.
23:40Hearing Jack's approaching footsteps, I slowly closed my eyes.
23:43Does it hurt?
23:45His tone carried a rare note of comfort.
23:47Just bear with it a little longer. We'll be done soon.
23:51I turned my head away, too tired to waste words on him. After drawing 800 milliliters of blood,
23:56my lips had turned purple just then. Natalie's coughing echoed from the master bedroom.
24:01Jack immediately stopped the doctor from removing the needle, demanding double the amount.
24:05The doctor was sweating profusely as he tried to dissuade him, saying that drawing more blood
24:09might kill me. Jack hesitated for two seconds before saying only.
24:13Natalie is pregnant. Her needs come first.
24:17But.
24:17I interrupted the doctor.
24:19Try it. Just let me leave afterward.
24:23Jack looked at my bloodless face, anger churning in his eyes, but he opened his mouth as if to ask
24:27whether I really intended to make such a scene by running away from home. But Natalie's sweet
24:31call of my darling, instantly pulled his attention away. And I passed out from blood loss. I woke up
24:36on a hospital bed. Having just recovered from shock due to severe blood loss, I saw Jack sitting
24:41beside the bed. Reviewing documents, after we stared at each other for a long moment,
24:45he expressionlessly brought over a bowl of oatmeal and tried to feed me. I shook my head.
24:50I can do it myself.
24:52Watching me eat half the bowl, Jack asked.
24:54Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?
24:57I deflected his question.
24:59Give me my phone.
25:00Perhaps my tone was too distant, because he froze for a few seconds before having the butler bring my
25:05phone over. Seeing the string of missed calls on my phone, Jack asked out of nowhere.
25:09Who called?
25:10He never asked about such things before that a flash of irritation crossed my eyes as I
25:15simply said.
25:16No one you know.
25:17Jack loosened the top button of his shirt and looked down at me.
25:20How long are you going to keep throwing this tantrum? Besides me, who else would put up with
25:28your terrible attitude?
25:29In the past, whenever he got angry, I would always reflect on my own behavior while trying
25:34my best to appease him. But now, I simply pointed at his vibrating phone and reminded him emotionlessly.
25:40Natalie's calling you.
25:42Hearing this, Jack's eyes immediately lit up with joy. Out of habit, he stepped away from me and
25:47went into the hallway to take the call. As soon as he left, my phone rang. When I answered,
25:53the person on the other end spoke urgently before I could say anything.
25:56Weren't you supposed to come find me? Are you having second thoughts?
26:01No. I'm not having second thoughts. There was just an accident.
26:06An accident? What happened to you? I need to come back to the country immediately.
26:13I interrupted his rambling, looking down and pressing my lips together.
26:17Just give me a few more days.
26:19When Jack returned to the room, I had just hung up the phone. He caught sight of the long
26:24absent smile at the corner of my mouth and felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest.
26:30But he had promised to go back and sing lullabies to Natalie and the baby, so he didn't have time
26:36to ask who I'd been talking to. It must have been that cousin who often visited me after marrying into
26:42this family, my social circle had been reduced to only female relatives. He picked up his documents
26:48and said without looking back.
26:50I have some business at the company. I'll come back tomorrow.
26:54But tomorrow, the day after, and the day after.
26:58That, he never appeared.
27:00Instead, through mutual friends, I kept
27:02receiving videos of him and Natalie together.
27:06He took Natalie to galas and dinner parties.
27:08Like a lovesick teenager, eager to introduce
27:11her to everyone.
27:13On the day I was discharged from the hospital,
27:16Jack posted a nine-photo grid on Instagram.
27:18Under the sunset, he stood on a hot air balloon, cupping Natalie's flushed face as they
27:24shared a passionate kiss.
27:26I commented, wishing you both many children and eternal happiness.
27:31Ten minutes later, Jack called me.
27:33I didn't answer.
27:35Half an hour later, I completed my discharge.
27:38Paperwork alone.
27:39Outside the hospitals.
27:41Maternity ward, I ran into Jack and Natalie.
27:44They were being intimate again, completely.
27:47Oblivious to their surroundings.
27:49Jack's hand.
27:50Moved to cup Natalie's breast, caressing her.
28:10I had meticulously planned our ninth wedding anniversary party even going so
28:15far as to invite numerous friends and guests to celebrate with us.
28:19Before the party began, I found myself upstairs outside the study door.
28:24Watching my husband with his arms wrapped around his secretary,
28:27Natalie was nestled against Jack's chest, her face flushed with post-intimacy satisfaction.
28:32When are you going to make our relationship public?
28:34Natalie asked breathlessly, her voice sultry as she melted against Jack's embrace.
28:39Jack took her hand in his.
28:41Soon.
28:42He replied.
28:42When Jack spotted me, his expression immediately turned serious.
28:46He grabbed the wine glass beside him and hurled it in my direction,
28:50striking me square in the forehead.
28:51Who gave you permission to spy on us?
28:54I clutched my bleeding head, stumbling and tumbling down the stairs,
28:57curling up in pain at the bottom.
28:59He and Natalie stood on the second floor, looking down at me with disdain.
29:03Natalie is carrying my child.
29:05From now on, you'll take care of her meals.
29:08Three different dishes every day.
29:10No repeats.
29:12You help her have a safe delivery.
29:14And pack your things.
29:16Move from our bedroom to the guest room.
29:19You're nothing more than Natalie's nanny now.
29:22I said nothing, struggling to my feet and grabbing the suitcase I had already packed.
29:26I walked calmly toward the front door.
29:28The butler moved to stop me, but Jack laughed coldly.
29:31Let her make a scene.
29:32She could never bear to leave me.
29:35Mark my words.
29:36Within three days.
29:38She'll come crawling back.
29:40Jack, begging for my forgiveness.
29:42As soon as he finished speaking, the guest's present began to snicker.
29:46Just as I was about to step out of the mansion, Jack suddenly called after me.
29:50Leave your cross necklace behind.
29:53Natalie's been having nightmares lately.
29:55That necklace was all I had left of my parents.
29:58Meeting my tear-filled eyes, his tone remained ice cold.
30:01How much money will it take for you?
30:03To give Natalie that necklace.
30:05Nine years of marriage, living like dirt beneath his feet, what was that worth?
30:09I couldn't be bothered to calculate, but I knew that if I didn't comply and hand over
30:13the necklace, he'd fly into a rage and have his bodyguards take it by force.
30:18Just like the last time they'd stolen my other belongings, I removed the necklace and
30:22fastened it around Natalie's neck, saying to her.
30:24I wish you and the baby.
30:27You're carrying health and safety.
30:29Hearing this blessing, Jack's expression softened slightly, offering me a small concession.
30:35As long as you behave yourself, my child will be your child too.
30:39The moment he finished speaking, the necklace around Natalie's neck suddenly slipped and
30:43shattered on the floor.
30:45Seeing that the fragments had cut Natalie's leg, Jack immediately swept her up in his arms,
30:49carrying her princess-style to a chair while barking orders at the butler to call the family
30:54doctor.
30:54His frantic concern made everyone present look at me with barely concealed amusement.
30:58The whole scene was so absurd that even I found it ridiculous sigh in his eyes, even
31:03if his wife were dying.
31:04It wouldn't matter as much as his mistress getting a tiny scratch, I gripped the handle
31:08of my suitcase tighter and turned to leave, but Jack grabbed my wrist, his voice frigid.
31:13Apologize.
31:14What?
31:14Before I could finish, he dragged me down, forcing me to my knees beside Natalie's feet
31:18and my knees scraped against the jade fragments, blood staining the white marble floor.
31:23Seeing the blood, Jack's eyes flashed with disgust.
31:26And he released his grip.
31:27You deliberately sabotaged Natalie's necklace.
31:30And injured her.
31:32Don't you owe her an apology?
31:34After nine years of marriage to Jack, I'm sorry, had become practically my catchphrase.
31:38I bit my lower lip until I tasted blood, then resignedly stood up and bowed deeply to Natalie.
31:43Saying I'm sorry, three times before looking at Jack with detached indifference.
31:47Is that enough?
31:49He stared at the blood on my lips, his chest visibly rising and falling.
31:53Stop putting on that disgusting, pitiful act.
31:57Before I could respond, the family doctor arrived in a rush, Jack shoved me aside and
32:01led the doctor to Natalie's side.
32:03While his attention was completely focused on her, I quickly walked out of the mansion,
32:07just as I reached the entrance.
32:08I heard two crisp car horns.
32:10Seeing the Maybach outside the iron gates, I quickened my pace.
32:14But before the gates could fully open, two bodyguards suddenly rushed out and forcibly
32:18dragged me back into the mansion.
32:21They brought me to the study, where Jack tied me to a chair and ordered the staff to
32:25use a thick needle to draw my blood.
32:27Through the half-open door, I heard the doctor speaking to Jack.
32:30Both Mrs. Evelyn and Miss Natalie have her negative blood type.
32:35But Mrs. Evelyn has a history of congenital heart disease.
32:41Forcibly drawing blood could trigger acute shock.
32:45I suggest we transfer her to a hospital first, before giving Miss Natalie the transfusion for
32:52her anemia.
32:53Don't try to persuade me otherwise, Jack's voice was ice cold.
32:57Your job is to make Natalie better.
32:59I'll handle everything else.
33:02Hearing Jack's approaching footsteps, I slowly closed my eyes.
33:05Does it hurt?
33:06His tone carried a rare note of comfort.
33:09Just bear with it a little longer.
33:11We'll be done soon.
33:13I turned my head away, too tired to waste words on him.
33:16After drawing 800 milliliters of blood, my lips had turned purple just then.
33:20Natalie's coughing echoed from the master bedroom.
33:23Jack immediately stopped the doctor from removing the needle, demanding double the amount.
33:27The doctor was sweating profusely as he tried to dissuade him, saying that drawing more blood
33:31might kill me.
33:32Jack hesitated for two seconds before saying only.
33:35Natalie is pregnant.
33:37Her needs come first.
33:38But.
33:39I interrupted the doctor.
33:41Try it.
33:43Just let me leave afterward.
33:44Jack looked at my bloodless face anger churning in his eyes that he opened his mouth as if
33:49to ask whether I really intended to make such a scene by running away from home.
33:53But Natalie's sweet call of my darling instantly pulled his attention away and I passed out from
33:57blood loss.
33:58I woke up on a hospital bed, having just recovered from shock due to severe blood loss.
34:02I saw Jack sitting beside the bed.
34:04Reviewing documents, after we stared at each other for a long moment, he expressionlessly
34:08brought over a bowl of oatmeal and tried to feed me.
34:11I shook my head.
34:12I can do it myself.
34:14Watching me eat half the bowl, Jack asked.
34:16Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?
34:19I deflected his question.
34:21Give me my phone.
34:22Perhaps my tone was too distant, because he froze for a few seconds before having the
34:26butler bring my phone over.
34:28Seeing the string of missed calls on my phone, Jack asked out of nowhere.
34:31Who called?
34:32He never asked about such things before to a flash of irritation crossed my eyes as I
34:37simply said.
34:38No one you know.
34:39Jack loosened the top button of his shirt and looked down at me.
34:42How long are you going to keep throwing this tantrum?
34:46Besides me, who else would put up with your terrible attitude?
34:51In the past, whenever he got angry, I would always reflect on my own behavior while trying
34:56my best to appease him.
34:57But now, I simply pointed at his vibrating phone and reminded him emotionlessly.
35:02Natalia's calling you.
35:04Hearing this, Jack's eyes immediately lit up with joy.
35:07Out of habit, he stepped away from me and went into the hallway to take the call.
35:11As soon as he left, my phone rang.
35:14When I answered, the person on the other end spoke urgently before I could say anything.
35:19Weren't you supposed to come find me?
35:21Are you having second thoughts?
35:23No.
35:24I'm not having second thoughts.
35:26There was just an accident.
35:28An accident?
35:30What happened to you?
35:31I need to come back to the country immediately.
35:35I interrupted his rambling, looking down and pressing my lips together.
35:39Just give me a few more days.
35:41When Jack returned to the room, I had just hung up the phone.
35:44He caught sight of the long-absent smile at the corner of my mouth and felt an inexplicable
35:50tightness in his chest.
35:52But he had promised to go back and sing lullabies to Natalie and the baby, so he didn't have time
35:58to ask who I'd been talking to.
36:00It must have been that cousin who often visited.
36:03Me, after marrying into this family, my social.
36:06Circle had been reduced to only female relatives.
36:09He picked up his documents and said without looking back.
36:12I have some business at the company.
36:14I'll come back tomorrow.
36:16But tomorrow, the day after, and the day after.
36:20That, he never appeared.
36:22Instead, through mutual friends, I kept receiving videos of him and Natalie together.
36:28He took Natalie to galas and dinner parties.
36:30Like a lovesick teenager, eager to introduce her to everyone.
36:34On the day I was discharged from the hospital, Jack posted a nine-photo grid on Instagram.
36:41Under the sunset, he stood on a hot air balloon, cupping Natalie's flushed face as they
36:46shared a passionate kiss.
36:48I commented, wishing you both many children and eternal happiness.
36:53Ten minutes later, Jack called me.
36:55I didn't answer.
36:57Half an hour later, I completed my discharge.
37:00Paperwork alone.
37:01Outside the hospitals.
37:03Maternity ward, I ran into Jack and Natalie.
37:06They were being intimate again, completely.
37:09Oblivious to their surroundings.
37:11Jack's hand.
37:12Moved to cup Natalie's breast, caressing her.
37:32I had meticulously planned our ninth wedding anniversary party even going so far as to invite numerous
37:39friends and guests to celebrate with us.
37:42Before the party began, I found myself upstairs outside the study door, watching my husband
37:47with his arms wrapped around his secretary.
37:49Natalie was nestled against Jack's chest, her face flushed with post-intimacy satisfaction.
37:54When are you going to make our relationship public?
37:56Natalie asked breathlessly, her voice sultry as she melted against Jack's embrace.
38:01Jack took her hand in his.
38:03Soon.
38:03He replied.
38:05When Jack spotted me, his expression immediately turned serious.
38:08He grabbed the wine glass beside him and hurled it in my direction, striking me square
38:12in the forehead.
38:13Who gave you permission to spy on us?
38:16I clutched my bleeding head, stumbling and tumbling down the stairs, curling up in pain at
38:20the bottom.
38:21He and Natalie stood on the second floor, looking down at me with disdain.
38:25Natalie is carrying my child.
38:26From now on, you'll take care of her meals.
38:30Three different dishes every day, no repeats.
38:34You'll help her have a safe delivery.
38:37And pack your things.
38:38Move from our bedroom to the guest room.
38:41You're nothing more than Natalie's nanny now.
38:44I said nothing, struggling to my feet and grabbing the suitcase I had already packed.
38:48I walked calmly toward the front door.
38:50The butler moved to stop me, but Jack laughed coldly.
38:53Let her make a scene.
38:54She could never bear to leave me, mark my words, within three days.
39:00She'll come crawling back, begging for my forgiveness.
39:04As soon as he finished speaking, the guest's present began to snicker.
39:08Just as I was about to step out of the mansion, Jack suddenly called after me.
39:12Leave your cross necklace behind.
39:15Natalie's been having nightmares lately.
39:17That necklace was all I had left of my parents.
39:20Meeting my tear-filled eyes, his tone remained ice cold.
39:22How much money will it take for you to give Natalie that necklace?
39:27Nine years of marriage, living like dirt beneath his feet, what was that worth?
39:31I couldn't be bothered to calculate, but I knew that if I didn't comply and hand over
39:35the necklace, he'd fly into a rage and have his bodyguards take it by force.
39:40Just like the last time they'd stolen my other belongings, I removed the necklace and
39:44fastened it around Natalie's neck, saying to her.
39:46I wish you and the baby.
39:49You're carrying health and safety.
39:52Hearing this blessing, Jack's expression softened slightly, offering me a small concession.
39:57As long as you behave yourself, my child will be your child too.
40:01The moment he finished speaking, the necklace around Natalie's neck suddenly slipped and shattered
40:06on the floor.
40:07Seeing that the fragments had cut Natalie's leg, Jack immediately swept her up in his
40:11arms, carrying her princess-style to a chair while barking orders at the butler to call
40:15the family doctor.
40:16His frantic concern made everyone present look at me with barely concealed amusement.
40:20The whole scene was so absurd that even I found it ridiculous sigh in his eyes, even
40:25if his wife were dying.
40:26It wouldn't matter as much as his mistress getting a tiny scratch.
40:29I gripped the handle of my suitcase tighter and turned to leave, but Jack grabbed my wrist,
40:33his voice frigid.
40:35Apologize.
40:36What?
40:36Before I could finish, he dragged me down, forcing me to my knees beside Natalie's feet
40:40and my knees scraped against the jade fragments, blood staining the white marble floor.
40:45Seeing the blood, Jack's eyes flashed with disgust.
40:48And he released his grip.
40:49You deliberately sabotaged Natalie's necklace and injured her.
40:54Don't you owe her an apology?
40:55After nine years of marriage to Jack, I'm sorry, had become practically my catchphrase.
41:00I bit my lower lip until I tasted blood, then resignedly stood up and bowed deeply to
41:04Natalie, saying I'm sorry, three times before looking at Jack with detached indifference.
41:09Is that enough?
41:11He stared at the blood on my lips, his chest visibly rising and falling.
41:16Stop putting on that disgusting pitiful act.
41:19Before I could respond, the family doctor arrived in a rush, Jack shoved me aside and led the doctor
41:24to Natalie's side, while his attention was completely focused on her, I quickly walked
41:28out of the mansion, just as I reached the entrance.
41:30I heard two crisp car horns, seeing the Maybach outside the iron gates, I quickened my pace.
41:36But before the gates could fully open, two bodyguards suddenly rushed out and forcibly
41:40dragged me back into the mansion.
41:43They brought me to the study, where Jack tied me to a chair and ordered the staff to use a
41:47thick needle to draw my blood.
41:48But, through the half-open door, I heard the doctor speaking to Jack.
41:52Both Mrs. Evelyn and Miss Natalie have her negative blood type.
41:57But Mrs. Evelyn has a history of congenital heart disease.
42:03Forcibly drawing blood could trigger acute shock.
42:07I suggest we transfer her to a hospital first, before giving Miss Natalie the transfusion for
42:14her anemia.
42:15Don't try to persuade me otherwise, Jack's voice was ice cold.
42:19Your job is to make Natalie better.
42:21I'll handle everything else.
42:24Hearing Jack's approaching footsteps, I slowly closed my eyes.
42:27Does it hurt?
42:29His tone carried a rare note of comfort.
42:31Just bear with it a little longer.
42:33We'll be done soon.
42:35I turned my head away, too tired to waste words on him.
42:38After drawing 800 milliliters of blood, my lips had turned purple just then, Natalie's coughing
42:43echoed from the master bedroom.
42:45Jack immediately stopped the doctor from removing the needle, demanding double the amount.
42:49The doctor was sweating profusely as he tried to dissuade him, saying that drawing more blood
42:53might kill me.
42:54Jack hesitated for two seconds before saying only.
42:57Natalie is pregnant.
42:59Her needs come first.
43:01But.
43:01I interrupted the doctor.
43:03Draw it.
43:04Just let me leave afterward.
43:07Jack looked at my bloodless face, anger churning in his eyes, but he opened his mouth as if to
43:11ask whether I really intended to make such a scene by running away from home, but Natalie's
43:15sweet call of my darling, instantly pulled his attention away, and I passed out from blood
43:20loss.
43:20I woke up on a hospital bed, having just recovered from shock due to severe blood loss, I saw
43:25Jack sitting beside the bed.
43:26Reviewing documents, after we stared at each other for a long moment, he expressionlessly
43:30brought over a bowl of oatmeal and tried to feed me.
43:33I shook my head.
43:34I can do it myself.
43:36Watching me eat half the bowl, Jack asked.
43:38Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?
43:41I deflected his question.
43:43Give me my phone.
43:44Perhaps my tone was too distant, because he froze for a few seconds before having the butler
43:49bring my phone over.
43:50Seeing the string of missed calls on my phone, Jack asked out of nowhere.
43:53Who called?
43:54He never asked about such things before to a flash of irritation crossed my eyes as I simply
43:59said.
44:00No one you know.
44:01Jack loosened the top button of his shirt and looked down at me.
44:04How long are you going to?
44:06Keep throwing this tantrum?
44:08Besides me, who else would put up with your terrible attitude?
44:13In the past, whenever he got angry, I would always reflect on my own behavior while trying
44:18my best to appease him.
44:19But now, I simply pointed at his vibrating phone and reminded him emotionlessly.
44:24Natalie's calling you.
44:26Hearing this, Jack's eyes immediately lit up with joy.
44:29Out of habit, he stepped away from me and went into the hallway to take the call.
44:33As soon as he left, my phone rang.
44:36When I answered, the person on the other end spoke urgently before I could say anything.
44:41Weren't you supposed to come find me?
44:43Are you having second thoughts?
44:45No.
44:46I'm not having second thoughts.
44:48There was just an accident.
44:50An accident?
44:52What happened to you?
44:53I need to come back to the country immediately.
44:56I interrupted his rambling, looking down and pressing my lips together.
45:01Just give me a few more days.
45:03When Jack returned to the room, I had just hung up the phone.
45:06He caught sight of the long-absent smile at the corner of my mouth and felt an inexplicable
45:12tightness in his chest.
45:14But he had promised to go back and sing lullabies to Natalie and the baby, so he didn't have time
45:20to ask who I'd been talking to.
45:22It must have been that cousin who often visited me, after marrying into this family, my social
45:28circle had been reduced to only female relatives.
45:31He picked up his documents and said without looking back,
45:34I have some business at a company.
45:36I'll come back tomorrow.
45:38But tomorrow, the day after, and the day after.
45:42That, he never appeared.
45:44Instead, through mutual friends, I kept receiving videos of him and Natalie together.
45:49He took Natalie to galas and dinner parties.
45:52Like a lovesick teenager, eager to introduce her to everyone.
45:57On the day I was discharged from the hospital, Jack posted a nine-photo grid on Instagram.
46:03Under the sunset, he stood on a hot air balloon, cupping Natalie's flushed face as they
46:08shared a passionate kiss.
46:10I commented, wishing you both many children and eternal happiness.
46:15Ten minutes later, Jack called me.
46:17I didn't answer.
46:18Half an hour later, I completed my discharge.
46:22Paperwork alone.
46:23Outside the hospitals.
46:25Maternity ward, I ran into Jack and Natalie.
46:28They were being intimate again, completely.
46:31Oblivious to their surroundings.
46:33Jack's hand.
46:34Moved to cup Natalie's breast, caressing her.
46:54I had meticulously planned our ninth wedding anniversary party even going so far as to invite numerous
47:01friends and guests to celebrate with us.
47:04Before the party began, I found myself upstairs outside the study door.
47:07Watching my husband with his arms wrapped around his secretary, Natalie was nestled against Jack's
47:13chest, her face flushed with post-intimacy satisfaction.
47:16When are you going to make our relationship public?
47:18Natalie asked breathlessly, her voice sultry as she melted against Jack's embrace.
47:23Jack took her hand in his.
47:25Soon.
47:26He replied.
47:27When Jack spotted me, his expression immediately turned serious.
47:30He grabbed the wine glass beside him and hurled it in my direction, striking me square in the forehead.
47:35Who gave you permission to spy on us?
47:38I clutched my bleeding head, stumbling and tumbling down the stairs, curling up in pain at the bottom.
47:43He and Natalie stood on the second floor, looking down at me with disdain.
47:47Natalie is carrying my child.
47:49From now on, you take care of her meals.
47:52Three different dishes every day.
47:55No repeats.
47:56You help her have a safe delivery.
47:58And pack your things.
48:00Move from our bedroom to the guest room.
48:03You're nothing more than Natalie's nanny now.
48:05I said nothing, struggling to my feet and grabbing the suitcase I had already packed.
48:10I walked calmly toward the front door.
48:12The butler moved to stop me, but Jack laughed coldly.
48:15Let her make a scene.
48:16She could never bear to leave me.
48:19Mark my words.
48:20Within three days.
48:22She'll come crawling back.
48:24Begging for my forgiveness.
48:26As soon as he finished speaking, the guest's present began to snicker.
48:30Just as I was about to step out of the mansion, Jack suddenly called after me.
48:34Leave your cross necklace behind.
48:37Natalie's been having nightmares lately.
48:39That necklace was all I had left of my parents.
48:42Meeting my tear-filled eyes, his tone remained ice cold.
48:45How much money will it take for you?
48:47To give Natalie that necklace?
48:49Nine years of marriage.
48:51Living like dirt beneath his feet.
48:52What was that worth?
48:53I couldn't be bothered to calculate.
48:55But I knew that if I didn't comply and hand over the necklace,
48:58he'd fly into a rage and have his bodyguards take it by force.
49:01Just like the last time they'd stolen my other belongings,
49:04I removed the necklace and fastened it around Natalie's neck, saying to her.
49:08I wish you and the baby.
49:11You're carrying health and safety.
49:14Hearing this blessing, Jack's expression softened slightly, offering me a small concession.
49:19As long as you behave yourself, my child will be your child too.
49:23The moment he finished speaking, the necklace around Natalie's neck suddenly slipped and shattered on the floor.
49:29Seeing that the fragments had cut Natalie's leg, Jack immediately swept her up in his arms,
49:33carrying her princess-style to a chair while, barking orders at the butler to call the family doctor.
49:38His frantic concern made everyone present look at me with barely concealed amusement.
49:42The whole scene was so absurd that even I found it ridiculous sigh in his eyes, even if his wife
49:47were dying.
49:48It wouldn't matter as much as his mistress getting a tiny scratch, I gripped the handle of my suitcase tighter
49:53and turned to leave,
49:54but Jack grabbed my wrist, his voice frigid.
49:57Apologize.
49:58What?
49:58Before I could finish, he dragged me down, forcing me to my knees beside Natalie's feet.
50:03Damn, my knees scraped against the jade fragments, blood staining the white marble floor.
50:07Seeing the blood, Jack's eyes flashed with disgust.
50:10And he released his grip.
50:11You deliberately sabotaged Natalie's necklace and injured her.
50:16Don't you owe her an apology?
50:18After nine years of marriage to Jack, I'm sorry, had become practically my catchphrase.
50:22I bit my lower lip until I tasted blood, then resignedly stood up and bowed deeply to Natalie,
50:27saying I'm sorry, three times before looking at Jack with detached indifference.
50:31Is that enough?
50:33He stared at the blood on my lips, his chest visibly rising and falling.
50:38Stop putting on that disgusting pitiful act.
50:40Before I could respond, the family doctor arrived in a rush,
50:44Jack shoved me aside and led the doctor to Natalie's side,
50:47while his attention was completely focused on her,
50:49I quickly walked out of the mansion, just as I reached the entrance.
50:52I heard two crisp car horns, seeing the Maybach outside the iron gates, I quickened my pace,
50:58but before the gates could fully open,
51:00two bodyguards suddenly rushed out and forcibly dragged me back into the mansion.
51:04They brought me to the study,
51:06where Jack tied me to a chair and ordered the staff to use a thick needle to draw my blood.
51:11Through the half-open door, I heard the doctor speaking to Jack.
51:14Both Mrs. Evelyn and Miss Natalie have her negative blood type.
51:19But Mrs. Evelyn has a history of congenital heart disease.
51:25Forcibly drawing blood could trigger acute shock.
51:28I suggest we transfer her to a hospital first,
51:32before giving Miss Natalie the transfusion for her anemia.
51:37Don't try to persuade me otherwise, Jack's voice was ice cold.
51:41Your job is to make Natalie better.
51:43I'll handle everything else.
51:46Hearing Jack's approaching footsteps, I slowly closed my eyes.
51:49Does it hurt?
51:50His tone carried a rare note of comfort.
51:53Just bear with it a little longer.
51:55We'll be done soon.
51:57I turned my head away, too tired to waste words on him.
52:00After drawing 800 milliliters of blood, my lips had turned purple just then.
52:04Natalie's coughing echoed from the master bedroom.
52:07Jack immediately stopped the doctor from removing the needle.
52:10Demanding double the amount,
52:11the doctor was sweating profusely as he tried to dissuade him,
52:14saying that drawing more blood might kill me.
52:16Jack hesitated for two seconds before saying only.
52:19Natalie is pregnant.
52:21Her needs come first.
52:23I interrupted the doctor.
52:25Draw it.
52:27Just let me leave afterward.
52:29Jack looked at my bloodless face,
52:30anger churning in his eyes,
52:32but he opened his mouth as if to ask whether I really intended to make such a scene by running
52:36away from home.
52:37But Natalie's sweet call of my darling instantly pulled his attention away,
52:40and I passed out from blood loss.
52:42I woke up on a hospital bed.
52:44Having just recovered from shock due to severe blood loss,
52:46I saw Jack sitting beside the bed.
52:48Reviewing documents,
52:49after we stared at each other for a long moment,
52:52he expressionlessly brought over a bowl of oatmeal and tried to feed me.
52:55I shook my head.
52:56I can do it myself.
52:58Watching me eat half the bowl,
52:59Jack asked.
53:00Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?
53:03I deflected his question.
53:05Give me my phone.
53:06Perhaps my tone was too distant because he froze for a few seconds before having the butler bring my
53:11phone over.
53:12Seeing the string of missed calls on my phone,
53:14Jack asked out of nowhere.
53:15Who called?
53:16He never asked about such things before.
53:18A flash of irritation crossed my eyes as I simply said.
53:22No one you know.
53:23Jack loosened the top button of his shirt and looked down at me.
53:26How long are you going to keep throwing this tantrum?
53:30Besides me, who else would put up with your terrible attitude?
53:35In the past, whenever he got angry,
53:37I would always reflect on my own behavior while trying my best to appease him.
53:41But now,
53:42I simply pointed at his vibrating phone and reminded him emotionlessly.
53:46Natalie's calling you.
53:47Hearing this,
53:49Jack's eyes immediately lit up with joy.
53:51Out of habit,
53:52he stepped away from me and went into the hallway to take the call.
53:55As soon as he left,
53:57my phone rang.
53:58When I answered,
53:59the person on the other end spoke urgently before I could say anything.
54:03Weren't you supposed to come find me?
54:05Are you having second thoughts?
54:07No.
54:08I'm not having second thoughts.
54:10There was just an accident.
54:12An accident?
54:14What happened to you?
54:15I need to come back to.
54:17The country immediately.
54:19I interrupted his rambling,
54:21looking down and pressing my lips together.
54:23Just give me a few more days.
54:25When Jack returned to the room,
54:27I had just hung up the phone.
54:28He caught sight of the long absent smile at the
54:31corner of my mouth,
54:32and felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest.
54:35But he had promised to go back and sing lullabies to Natalie and the baby,
54:40so he didn't have time to ask who I'd been talking to.
54:44It must have been that cousin who often visited.
54:47Me, after marrying into this family,
54:49my social circle had been reduced to only female relatives.
54:53He picked up his documents and said without looking back,
54:56I have some business at the company.
54:58I'll come back tomorrow.
55:00But tomorrow, the day after, and the day after.
55:04That, he never appeared.
55:06Instead, through mutual friends, I kept receiving videos of him and Natalie together.
55:11He took Natalie to galas and dinner parties.
55:14Like a lovesick teenager, eager to introduce her to everyone.
55:18On the day I was discharged from the hospital,
55:22Jack posted a nine-photo grid on Instagram.
55:25Under the sunset, he stood on a hot air balloon,
55:28cupping Natalie's flushed face as they shared a passionate kiss.
55:32I commented, wishing you both many children and eternal happiness.
55:37Ten minutes later, Jack called me.
55:39I didn't answer.
55:41Half an hour later, I completed my discharge.
55:44Paperwork alone.
55:45Outside the hospitals.
55:47Maternity ward, I ran into Jack and Natalie.
55:50They were being intimate again, completely.
55:53Oblivious to their surroundings.
55:55Jack's hand.
55:56Moved to cup Natalie's breast, caressing her.
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