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00:01I lost nine babies in six years.
00:05Each time, Benjamin held me as I scrommed, cried, and broke apart.
00:13Don't worry, we'll have another one.
00:15He'd whisper.
00:19I thought he was the perfect husband.
00:23Suffering alongside me.
00:25Loving me through the darkness.
00:28Until I followed him one day.
00:31And discovered my missing children weren't missing at all.
00:38They were gifts.
00:40Wrapped in lies and handed to his mismishes like party favors.
00:44I'd given birth to nine children for Benjamin Mitchell.
00:49But everyone vanished without exception before their first birthday.
00:54I endured the agony of losing a child again and again.
00:59I shattered.
01:00Completely.
01:02Even developing mental illness.
01:04Yet Benjamin stayed by my side, shielding me from all gossip.
01:09His eyes reddened with heartache as he soothed me.
01:13We'll have more children.
01:16I'll always love you.
01:22I believed him, willingly conceiving our tenth child.
01:30Then, when the baby turned one, I caught him giving the child to his new mistress.
01:36His buddies joked beside him.
01:40Having such a fertile wife is the best.
01:43She just keeps popping kids.
01:46Benjamin sure knows how to play.
01:48Every new mistress gets a baby as a gift.
01:51Cars, houses, babies.
01:53They can become a mom without trouble.
01:55What woman wouldn't love that?
01:58Benjamin chuckled, lighting a cigarette carelessly.
02:02They're all young girls.
02:03Childbirth wrecks their bodies.
02:05I can't bear that.
02:06Professional matters should be left to professionals, right?
02:09Raucous laughter filled the room.
02:11Only I stood frozen outside the door.
02:14My swollen belly protruding.
02:17Icy dread seizing me.
02:19Beside them, Kim Hill cradled the baby, frowning in complaint.
02:23Why is it a girl?
02:24Kim tugged Benjamin's sleeve, pouting.
02:27Benjamin, I want another child.
02:29I want a boy.
02:30I don't like girls.
02:31He pulled her close, smiling indulgently.
02:35Fine.
02:37Whatever gender you want, I'll make her bear it.
02:41The child squirved restlessly in Kim's arms.
02:47Kim impatiently pinched its thigh secretly.
02:51The baby wailed, only to have its mouth muffled by Kim.
02:55She hissed a warning.
02:56Quiet.
02:58My heart clenched like a fist.
03:02I dug my nails into my palm until it bled, but I didn't even feel it.
03:06I trembled when watching the scene unfold.
03:11Kim waned on.
03:13Ugh, handing it over at one year old?
03:15It'll never bond with me.
03:17I want a newborn.
03:18Benjamin lowered his gaze, brimming with doting.
03:21What do you know?
03:22Infants are exhausting.
03:24That's why she raises them first.
03:25It can spare you the trouble.
03:27He leaned close and whispered in Kim's ear.
03:32I'd be heartbroken if you got even a single wrinkle.
03:36Kim tapped him cognatedly.
03:39A buddy spoke up hesitantly.
03:42But what if something goes wrong with your wife?
03:45She keeps having babies and keeps losing them?
03:49Benjamin's expression flickered for a moment, but his voice remained flat.
03:54She's a breeding machine.
03:56What's a few kids given away?
03:57If needed, I'll settle down in a few years and let her bear some kids belong to us as compensation.
04:07Filthy remarks swirled through the room.
04:09Someone even suggested I bear more children to please their parents.
04:14Benjamin agreed to each request with a smile.
04:17My legs gave way and my mind went blank.
04:21Clutching my six-month pregnant belly, I fled in a panic.
04:30When I got home, I locked myself in my room.
04:33I clapped a hand over my mouth to muffle any sound that might escape.
04:38The soul-crushing grief I'd endured time and again.
04:42All orchestrated by the man sharing my bed, the father of my children.
04:46He'd handed our children to his mistresses.
04:48One after another, every time he had a new mistress, he took another child away from me.
04:55This time, the mistress's side became his childhood sweet-mart, Kim.
05:04I burst into tears and screamed rosserily.
05:07I beat my belly violently, desperate to abort the unborn baby inside.
05:13I had once looked forward to every child Benjamin and I would have.
05:17Now, everything about Benjamin just felt utterly disgusting.
05:24Benjamin didn't come home until midnight.
05:26As soon as he walked in, his eyes reddened and he knelt before me.
05:31Rachel Hill, I'm sorry.
05:33The child taken out by the nanny this morning actually went missing.
05:37Seeing I didn't react, he stepped forward, grabbed my hand, and his eyes burned with urgency.
05:44I've ordered a city-wide search.
05:45We'll definitely find the baby, believe me.
05:48This was the teth time he'd said this to me.
05:52The ridiculous part was, every time, he failed.
05:57Benjamin expected me to break down, to scream and cry.
06:01But this time, I just calmly replied,
06:04I know.
06:05Benjamin's eyes widened in shock.
06:08Before he could ask about my odd behavior, a phone call interrupted.
06:13When he answered, my sharp ears picked up Kim's voice, sweet and kenosie.
06:19Benjamin, little girls are such a hassle.
06:22I want the one in Rachel's belly now.
06:25I couldn't hear the rest clearly, nor did I want to.
06:31After Benjamin left, I picked up my phone without hesitation.
06:36And first scheduled the residency cancellation in five days.
06:41Then, I dialed that number.
06:46The moment the man's voice came through, I held back my tears and spoke firmly.
06:52I agree, but my condition is this.
06:55Our child must be your heir.
06:57Yeah.
07:00The man agreed without hesitation.
07:04As the call ended, Benjamin approached again,
07:08pulling me into his embrace and coatsing.
07:11Rachel is such a good girl.
07:13No crying.
07:14No fussing.
07:15That's my sweet Rachel.
07:17I was cradled in his arms,
07:19but my face remained utterly expressionless.
07:22True, I would be obedient.
07:24So obedient that I'd vanish from his life entirely.
07:29Remarrying the elite socialette heir to end his bloodline.
07:35The next morning, Benjamin got up early.
07:39He took my hand and said gently,
07:42Rachel, we're going for your prenatal checkup today.
07:45You've lost weight carrying this baby.
07:48In the past, such words from Benjamin would have filled me with joy at now.
07:52They only filled me with disgust.
07:54I let him lead me to the car.
07:57As the window rolled down,
07:59Kim's saccharine voice chirped.
08:02Benjamin, why did you take so long?
08:05She then deliberately turned to me.
08:07Sis, I'm not feeling well either.
08:10Do you mind if I go to the hospital with you two?
08:14He leaned in and whispered to me.
08:17Let her come, hmm?
08:19Don't be upset.
08:20I'll make it up to you later, sweetheart.
08:22In that instant, their scheme cremistenied.
08:27Today was about showing Kim my unborn child in advance.
08:33I let out a bitter laugh.
08:36Not at all.
08:39Benjamin exhaled in relief.
08:42Settling me into the back seat and fastening my seatbelt with exaggerated care.
08:46Kim, meanwhile, sprawled boldly in the passenger seat,
08:49shooting me a triumphant glance before coquettishly batting her lashes at Benjamin.
08:54I remained silent throughout the hospital visit, even as the examination began.
08:59The doctor glided the device over my belly and asked routine question.
09:04How many pregnancies?
09:06I lowered my eyes, pressing my lips together.
09:10This is the tenth.
09:11The doctor offered no reaction, but whispers erupted among the pregnant women waiting outside the room.
09:17That man and the other woman look like the real couple.
09:19He hasn't stopped staring at her.
09:21The pregnant one's probably the mistress.
09:23Ten kids.
09:24She's likely popping them out for different sugar daddies.
09:27Shameless slut.
09:28Benjamin nearly frowned, slightly, silent.
09:32Kim smirked at me before eagerly peering at the baby's image on the screen.
09:38Her eyes lit up as she hurried to ask.
09:43Well, doctor?
09:45Boy or girl?
09:47This hospital was invested in by the Mitchell family.
09:50Benjamin could obtain any information effortlessly.
09:54Soon, he and Kim followed the doctor into a private room, leaving me alone outside.
10:02When they emerged, Kim glared at me with sour disgust.
10:07Benjamin took my hand apologetically.
10:10His voice softened.
10:12Rachel, I'm sorry.
10:13The fetus is deformed.
10:16We need to terminate.
10:22The doctor chimed in.
10:23Yes, a deformed child would only suffer.
10:27My scornful gaze swept over the trio.
10:31What do you want to say?
10:33Benjamin seemed to forget.
10:35I was once a medical student, too.
10:38It was that one-night love with him that derated my studies with an unplanned pregnancy.
10:46The baby is perfectly healthy.
10:51Yet Benjamin wants me to abort her, simply because she's a girl who doesn't suit Kim's preferences.
10:58I stared at Benjamin and blurted out.
11:02What if I say no?
11:04Benjamin's expression darkened, and his voice turned colder.
11:08Rachel, don't be unreasonable.
11:09I had no desire to argue further and turned to leave, only to be grabbed by Kim, who'd chased after
11:15me.
11:16Only to be grabbed by Kim, who'd chased after me.
11:20With feigned anxiety, she said,
11:24Rachel, are you upset because I came with you?
11:30I'm sorry.
11:32I apologize.
11:34Kim's nails dug viciously into my flesh.
11:36I winced in pain and tried to shake her off.
11:40Let go!
11:42At that moment, Kim suddenly stumbled backward, crashing onto the floor.
11:48Simultaneously, she clutched me tightly and shoved me down the stairs.
11:53My body tumbled down the stairs several times.
11:57Benjamin's pupils constricted as he sprinted toward us, but the name he shouted wasn't mine.
12:05Kim!
12:07Benjamin helped Kim up, his face frantic.
12:11Where are you hurt?
12:12Let me see.
12:15Kim wiped her tears, sobbing pitifully.
12:18My ankles twisted.
12:19It hurts so much.
12:21Benjamin's eyes reddened with distress.
12:24He scooped Kim into his arms and was already heading toward the emergency room.
12:29I clutched my stomach, trembling from the pain.
12:32Someone in the crowd shouted,
12:35She's bleeding!
12:37This pregnant woman is bleeding!
12:39A sharp cramp tore through my abdomen, something wet spread between my legs, and red stains soaked through my white
12:45dress.
12:46Benjamin froze, turning back to gaze down at me with conflicted eyes.
12:50Rachel, if you hadn't pushed Kim on purpose, this wouldn't have happened.
12:53Don't blame anyone.
12:55I shook my head desperately, tears streaming as my voice quivered.
12:59It wasn't me.
13:00It wasn't...
13:03Benjamin tightened his hold on Kim.
13:06His voice was gentle, but the words he spoke were cold.
13:14Then he ignored me, curled on the floor.
13:20He stepped right over me and rushed into the emergency room with Kim in his arms.
13:26I begged the onlookers broken.
13:29Help me.
13:31Please help me.
13:33Help!
13:35The crowd murmured in pity, yet no one offered aid.
13:41Instead, cameras clicked, capturing my agony.
13:44The last thing I saw before passing out was a doctor rushing out.
13:51Lifting me onto a stretcher.
13:53I woke up three days later.
13:56The doctor regrettely told me the baby was gone.
14:00Urging me to rest and not grieve.
14:02But I just smiled calmly.
14:06Gone.
14:08That's a relief.
14:10My baby didn't deserve to be born into a family full of lies.
14:16More importantly, everything about Benjamin now filled me with utter revulsion.
14:23After discharge, I packed the residency cancellation documents into a storage pouch at home.
14:30Tomorrow, I'd vanished from Benjamin's sight forever.
14:36Suddenly, Benjamin embraced me from behind.
14:40I froze, then struggled violently.
14:44Let go!
14:45He murmured soothingly.
14:47Still upset?
14:48I told you the baby was deformed.
14:52Giving birth would have only hurt you.
14:57I couldn't bear that.
15:00I laughed coldly.
15:04Staring at him.
15:06Is losing one baby after another really that tribal to you?
15:13He pulled me tighter.
15:15Voice faltering.
15:17It's not like childbirth takes much effort.
15:20We can always have more children, can't we?
15:23Tremelors of rage shook my body.
15:26How could anyone be so shameless?
15:28How could he say such things?
15:36Before I could resist, he swept me into his arms and threw me onto the bed.
15:41Rachel, let's make another hope.
15:45My pupils shook in disbelief.
15:49Have you lost your mind?
15:51I just mere carried it!
15:53Benjamin kissed me, commanding.
15:56Have another baby.
15:58Be good.
16:01How about a son this time?
16:03I slapped him hard across the face.
16:06Stunned, he blinked before rage flashed in his eyes.
16:10You hit me?
16:11I curled defensively and glared at him in silent hatred.
16:16He clenched his jaw and forced a stiff smile.
16:18You're grieving.
16:19I'll forgive you.
16:20I'll sleep in the guest room.
16:22I'll forgive you.
16:30Long after he left, I kept trembling, but I was still too naive, thinking Benjamin had
16:37obediently gone to the guest room.
16:41Late at night, when I got up for water and passed by the guest room, I saw through the
16:47door crack Benjamin kissing Kim fiercely.
16:51Kim hooked her arms around Benjamin's neck, cooing seductively.
16:56Get her pregnant soon.
16:57I can't wait to have a son.
17:05Or should I just carry the baby myself?
17:08Benjamin kissed Kim all over, his voice husky.
17:13Don't worry.
17:14She'll conceive quickly.
17:16It's too painful.
17:20I can't bear to see you suffer.
17:23Then came sounds that made one blush.
17:29So it wasn't that Benjamin didn't know childbirth was agonizing.
17:35It's just that he truly cares about has never been me.
17:38I stood outside the door.
17:40My grip on the glass so tight it felt like it would shatter at any moment.
17:44My eyes reddened, and I clutched my chest as I vomited violently.
17:49This was all so utterly disgusting.
17:51I remained rooted there for as long as the sounds continued inside.
17:55Only when dawn began to break did the noises finally cease.
18:01While Benjamin embraced Kim with tender affection, he never noticed I'd taken the prepared residency
18:07cancellation documents and resolutely left home.
18:11Shortly after I stepped out, Benjamin sent me messages.
18:32These words, masquerading as concern yet dripping with command, filled me with revulsion and rage.
18:38At the civil registry office while filing for divorce, every shred of love I'd believed existed shattered instantly.
18:44I stared at the clerk in disbelief.
18:46He repeated,
18:48Your marriage certificate is forged.
18:50Records show you've never been married.
18:52The gentleman you mention is married ten times.
18:56I scanned Benjamin's marriage records in shock.
18:59Sophia, Nina, until the tenth entry, Kim.
19:05In that moment, everything became clear.
19:10Why he always delayed registering our children's social security number until they turned one.
19:15Why the maids never addressed me as Mrs. Mitchell.
19:18From the beginning, I was just the mistress.
19:21A breeding tool for their ever-changing wives.
19:24Coldness seeped through my bones while fire raged inside.
19:28Blood gushed from my mouth.
19:31The clerk startled, steadying me.
19:35Madam, are you alright?
19:37I stumbled out and hailed a cab to process the residency cancelling.
19:44On the way, Benjamin's messages flood in, filled with feigned pleading and tenderness.
19:50Rachel, come home. I cooked your favorite meal.
19:55Still ignoring me?
19:57Sweetheart, you've gone too far this time.
20:00When you return, I'll punish you.
20:02Three days in bed while I have my way with you.
20:08Trembling, I replied, of course, darling.
20:11I have a special gift for you, too.
20:14He instantly voice messaged.
20:17I'll wait.
20:19Kim's coquettish giggles echoed in the background.
20:22I stifled vomit with my palm.
20:26Then deleted every trace of Benjamin.
20:29Never would I lay eyes on that man again.
20:32Oh, I'd give him an unforgettable gift, indeed.
20:36I swiftly completed the residency cancellation.
20:40Armed with a new identity prepared by elite socialite Air Willie Baker, I boarded a flight to Washington without hesitation.
20:48Meanwhile, Benjamin cradled Kim, doting on her and flirting with her.
20:53The doorbell rang.
20:55A courier stood outside, carrying a box.
20:58Benjamin frowned.
20:59Sorry, I didn't order anything.
21:01You've got the wrong address.
21:03The delivery guy double-checked the information.
21:06No mistake here.
21:08This is from Ms. Rachel Hill.
21:09A gift for you.
21:11Benjamin's eyes widened suddenly at the name.
21:14A sense of dread surged through him.
21:16Before he could react, Kim snatched the package triumphantly and tore open the wrapping.
21:21But the next second, ear-splitting screams exploded from Kim in the living room.
21:26As for Benjamin, only a hollow ringing filled his ears before his mind went completely blank.
21:31Inside the box, there was actually a fully formed embryo with all limbs intact, wrapped in a paper bag.
21:39Kim collapsed to the ground in terror, trembling and shrieking.
21:43She's crazy!
21:44She's a total lunatic!
21:46Benjamin staggered forward in disbelief.
21:50Not even daring to glance again at the child in that paper bag.
21:56That was his child.
21:58His own flesh and blood.
22:00His eleventh child with me.
22:03Now aborted and laid bare before him.
22:08With shaking hands, Benjamin picked up the note I had left beside it.
22:12Perfect limbs.
22:14The child you wanted.
22:15I've given it to you.
22:17At that moment, Benjamin felt plunged into an icy abyss.
22:21So I knew everything.
22:23Immediately, Benjamin frantically messaged me, his words seizing.
22:26Rachel, I know you're angry.
22:28I was wrong to give our child away without your permission.
22:30But you shouldn't retaliate like this.
22:33You've birthed so many.
22:35We'll have more children.
22:36What's one or two given away?
22:39Stop this tantrum.
22:40Come back now!
22:42Yet every message he sent transformed into a red exclamation mark.
22:46I had blocked him.
22:48Benjamin exploded in rage, sweeping everything off the desk.
22:52Whirling towards the butler, he commanded icily.
22:56Search!
22:57Go to find her!
22:58Bring her back!
23:00Seeing Benjamin's fury, Kim instinctively sidled up to soothe him coquettishly.
23:05Benjamin, don't be upset.
23:07That Rachel's just an ungrateful.
23:09Benjamin clenched his fists, suppressing his irritation.
23:14Out!
23:15Kim froze for a second, mistaking it for a joke.
23:18She smiled and tried to cling to him again.
23:21But Benjamin shoved her away brutally.
23:25I said get out!
23:27Are you deaf?
23:28Kim sprawled on the floor, gaping at him.
23:32Have you lost your mind?
23:34My ankle injury hasn't healed!
23:36But this time, Benjamin ignored her.
23:39He merely flicked a glance at the bodyguards.
23:42Instantly, Kim was respectfully escorted out limping, a pitifully comic sight.
23:48Benjamin truly believed he adored Kim.
23:51They were childhood sweethearts, and she was his most cherished among dozens of lovers.
23:56Gentle, fragile, and pure-hearted.
23:59But the instant he realized I had known the truth all along, Benjamin panicked.
24:05That helplessness, watching me slip from his grasp, consumed him.
24:09He couldn't spare a thought for Kim.
24:11He didn't understand.
24:12Why would I leave?
24:13Rachel was so fertile, bearing brilliant children effortlessly.
24:16What harm in gifting a few away?
24:18Was this really worth abandoning him?
24:21Benjamin fisted his hands.
24:23She must never leave my side!
24:25Never!
24:26Soon, the butler returned, stammering.
24:29Mr. Benjamin.
24:31No trace of Miss Rachel.
24:34She's vanished.
24:36Erased from existence.
24:38Benjamin's gaze sharpened.
24:40What did you mean?
24:41The butler quaked.
24:43Miss Rachel.
24:44Completed residency cancellation.
24:46Gone completely.
24:49For six months, Benjamin turned New York inside out.
24:54Yet I had evaporated like mist.
24:57I never reappeared.
25:02Benjamin's fury slowly dissolved into bewildered emptiness.
25:06Benjamin couldn't believe I had left so resolutely.
25:09Not even, leaving him a keepsake.
25:13All clues vanished at the hospital.
25:17Without hesitation, Benjamin personally reviewed the surveillance footage.
25:21His brows knitting tighter as he watched.
25:24The footage showed the day I was having a miscarriage.
25:27But the truth sent an instant chill down Benjamin's spine.
25:30The footage clearly showed Kim's actions.
25:33Deliberately tussling with me.
25:35Before I could shake her off, Kim grabbed my hand and threw herself to the ground.
25:39And me, with my six-month pregnant belly, tumbled down several meters of stairs.
25:44Benjamin's face darkened, radiating icy fury as he ordered his secretary.
25:49Get Kim here.
25:50The moment Kim stepped into the villa, her smile froze.
25:54Every screen in the house looped that surveillance footage.
25:57Kim paled instantly.
26:01Benjamin, eyes like a predator's, choked Kim's throat.
26:08Tell me what happens when I give this to the police.
26:13Kim, who gave you the right to push her down those stairs?
26:16I gave you status, love, a child!
26:21But I warned you, Rachel, is my bottom line!
26:26Kim thrashed wildly, her gentle facade shattering as she laughed hysterically.
26:32You think you're some kind of good guy?
26:36You gave away Rachel's babies one after another.
26:41You're no man at all.
26:44Benjamin snapped, tightening his grip.
26:46Shut up!
26:47Shut up!
26:49Finally, his hands dropped.
26:52Kim crumpled, coughing violently.
26:57Benjamin grimly summoned his secretary.
27:02File for divorce now.
27:05Give this footage to the police and the Hill family first.
27:09Let them see what kind of person their daughter really is.
27:13Kim's eyes bulged, screaming hysterically.
27:15Benjamin!
27:17Benjamin!
27:17You bastard!
27:18You can't do this!
27:20Her squeaks echoed as guards dragged her away.
27:23Tears of regret streamed down Benjamin's face.
27:27He truly repented now.
27:29If I returned, he'd pay any price to reclaim all ten children from his ex-wives.
27:35Kim wasn't idle either, exposing Benjamin's darkest secrets.
27:39Then the Mitchell family stops plummeted.
27:42The secretary sighed, activating contingency plans.
27:46Only your godfather Willie in Washington can save us now.
27:49Willie had no heirs, hence adopting Benjamin.
27:52The Mitchells always assumed Willie's help was guaranteed.
27:55After all, he lacked an air.
27:58Benjamin looked haggard.
28:00Unshaden with stubble on his chin.
28:02He nodded in silent agreement.
28:04The Mitchells couldn't fall yet.
28:06I'd wait for Rachel's return.
28:09Rebuild our family.
28:10Make amends.
28:13When I next saw Benjamin, I was walking in the park with my pregnant belly.
28:17Then I bumped into someone's chest.
28:19As I began apologizing, a scalding tear hit my hand.
28:23I looked up, stunned.
28:25It was Benjamin.
28:27Gone was the elite air.
28:30Now with stubbled jaw and bloodshot eyes.
28:33He stared fixedly at my belly, voice trembling with hesitant hope.
28:38This is our child, right?
28:40I smirked coldly inwardly, not wanting to engage further.
28:43I turned to leave, but Benjamin yanked me fiercely into his embrace.
28:47Benjamin's voice trembled.
28:51How much longer will you keep hiding from me?
28:56Rachel, I was wrong.
28:58I truly know I was wrong.
29:00I found all our children, all ten of them, every single one.
29:04Won't you come home with me?
29:05I struggled desperately, whirled around, and slapped Benjamin hard across the face.
29:10My teeth clenched, and hatred burned in my heart.
29:14Benjamin!
29:15Have you no shame left?
29:18I stepped closer to him.
29:20Do you think finding the children means I'll willingly forget the past and return?
29:26When you snatch them from me time after time,
29:29when you made me endure losing a child again and again.
29:33Did you ever think I'm their mother?
29:35Benjamin stood speechless, lips quivering.
29:39Tears streamed down my face as emotion overwhelmed me.
29:44Night after night, I clutched their tiny clothes,
29:48praying, begging God not to take my children.
29:52Offering my own life in exchange!
29:54And you?
29:56What were you doing?
30:00You were cuddling my missing children while playing lovey-dovey with your new wife!
30:06Benjamin suddenly looked up, frantically shaking his head before dropping to his knees.
30:12I was wrong, Rachel.
30:14I've divorced Kim.
30:17We'll get married as soon as we go back, okay?
30:20Please!
30:21Don't leave!
30:23You're carrying our child!
30:25I stared at the man with icy contempt.
30:28Who said the child in my belly is?
30:30Before I could finish,
30:32a large hand gently pulled me into an embrace.
30:35My eyes lifted,
30:36tension melting instantly.
30:39Willie glanced down,
30:41eyebrow arched at the kneeling Benjamin.
30:44Who claimed my wife's child is yours?
30:47I watched Benjamin's expression fracture.
30:49His face turned ghostly pale,
30:51voice trembling uncontrollably as he stammered.
30:54God...
30:55Godfather?
30:56Willie didn't acknowledge him immediately.
30:59Instead, he handed me his ice cream,
31:01affection warming his gaze.
31:03Can't overindulge us, my dear.
31:05Hmph.
31:05I huffed,
31:06naturally accepting the treat while chiding.
31:10It's not me craving it.
31:12The baby inside is.
31:15We bantered with effortless intimacy.
31:18Benjamin remained frozen on his knees,
31:20disbelief etching his features.
31:22Finally,
31:22Willie cast him in a different look,
31:24lips curving slightly.
31:25If you're here to congratulate your godfather
31:27on marriage and fatherhood,
31:29save it.
31:31First,
31:32co-ho to your godmother.
31:35Godmother.
31:36The words stabbed Benjamin's heart.
31:39Thoughts of the Mitchell legacy,
31:40even his godfather,
31:42evaporated.
31:43Replaced by white-hot fury.
31:45He'd take Rachel back,
31:46how dare she marry another.
31:48In a flash,
31:48he lunged at Willie.
31:50They crashed to the ground,
31:51fists flying.
31:52But Benjamin,
31:53softened by privilege,
31:55was no match for Willie's battle-hardened strength.
31:57Willie pinned his head,
31:59delivering brutal punches.
32:00First blow,
32:01voice glacial.
32:02This fist teaches fatherhood.
32:06Gifting your own child as a flirtation prop?
32:09You're no father.
32:12Second blow.
32:13This fist teaches husbandry.
32:16Deceiving her love?
32:17Making Rachel endure child loss agony daily?
32:19You're no husband.
32:21Final blow,
32:22Willie channeled full force.
32:23Cold declaration.
32:25Last fist teaches knowing your place.
32:28Kneel.
32:29Call her godmother.
32:32Willie slammed Benjamin's forehead against concrete.
32:35Bloodied and dazed,
32:36Benjamin choked out.
32:39God.
32:42Godmother.
32:43I answered with sweet satisfaction,
32:45hand resting on my rounded belly
32:47as I eyed him disdainfully.
32:49Let's go home.
32:51This filth is scaring the baby.
32:53Willie instantly released him,
32:55wiping his hands
32:56before encircling me tenderly.
32:58Go home.
32:59Benjamin could only kneel in ruin,
33:02desperately reaching for me as he howled.
33:04I was wrong!
33:05Truly wrong!
33:08The breeze carried no reply.
33:10Someone captured Benjamin's
33:11disgraceful park scene in Washington,
33:14spreading it online.
33:15Paired with Kim's earlier exposes,
33:17public fury toward Benjamin ignited boycotts
33:20against Mitchell goods erupted nationwide.
33:22The Mitchell family's stock
33:24plummeted within days.
33:27Benjamin's mother,
33:28Carol Mitchell,
33:29was frantic with worry,
33:30tearfully urging him to beg Willie for help.
33:33Benjamin's eyes were hollow
33:34as he stubbornly shook his head.
33:37I'd rather die than ask him.
33:41Meanwhile,
33:42fresh after childbirth,
33:43Willie strode into the shareholders' meeting
33:45holding our baby
33:45and declared without hesitation,
33:48This is the next heir.
33:50Mine and Rachel's child.
33:53The shareholders gasped.
33:54They'd believed Willie had no heir,
33:57never imagining he'd quietly fathered a child.
33:59My eyes curved into crescents
34:01as I watched Willie.
34:03He took my hand and asked,
34:05What about the Mitchells
34:06and those ten children you bore earlier?
34:09Willie heaved coldly.
34:12Bankrupt them.
34:13Agreed?
34:14I lowered my gaze,
34:16formulating a plan before shaking my head.
34:19That's too merciful.
34:21Let's make the Mitchells
34:22wholly dependent on us instead.
34:24I lifted my eyes,
34:26studying Willie uncertainly.
34:29Would you mind?
34:32Willie pulled me tightly against him,
34:34his voice gravity.
34:36Your children are mine.
34:37Bring them home.
34:39Everything else,
34:40we'll handle as you wish.
34:42I laughed and kissed Willie,
34:44our arms wrapped around each other
34:46in joyful chaos.
34:48When the ten children came home,
34:51Willie treated them equally.
34:52He'd gather all eleven kids upon returning,
34:55kissing each forehead in turn.
34:58As for Benjamin,
34:59I didn't bankrupt the Mitchells.
35:01Instead,
35:02I had Willie assign him
35:03the cheapest production projects.
35:05Previously,
35:06the Mitchells maintained minor independence.
35:09Now they relied on us for everything.
35:11Every year,
35:12Carol would bring Benjamin
35:13from New York to Washington,
35:16where they bowed respectfully
35:17before me.
35:19Benjamin's eyes reddened
35:20as he watched my ten children
35:22playing with Willie.
35:24Swallowing his pride,
35:25he forced out the words.
35:26Hello, Godmother.
35:28Hello, Godmother.
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