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