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They Divorced Her on April Fools' Day — She Wasn't Joking
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00:00Today is our third wedding anniversary. I got my husband a little surprise.
00:04I couldn't wait to see the look on his face.
00:06Relax, I'm definitely divorcing her.
00:10She's already been through two divorces. The entire Upper East Side has judged her for it already.
00:15There's no way she'd dare go through a third one.
00:18You really know how to play this.
00:20Giving her divorce papers on April Fool's Day?
00:22Even if she loses it afterward, you can just say it was a joke, sweet tucker a bit, and she'll
00:26forgive you.
00:28What's she actually going to do?
00:30Don't forget the promise we made senior year.
00:33Lila's wedding is next week.
00:35For her last bachelorette party, every one of us has to be single.
00:38The surprise was on me.
00:39Three marriages, three men I'd do anything for.
00:42And this is how they repay me?
00:43With a toast and a laugh.
00:45Joey, I need your help.
00:46My grandfather trusts you.
00:47The Carmichael name means everything to him.
00:49If you marry me, he'll hand me the inheritance.
00:51Please.
00:51Joey, they're forcing me into a marriage I don't want.
00:53You're the only one who can help.
00:54If they think I'm already married, they'll back off.
00:55Sure. When do we go?
00:57I never imagined that every sacrifice I made for them
00:59would one day become the reason they believed they could manipulate me so easily.
01:03Then I went home to the man who just told his friends she won't make a scene.
01:07Coming back, I would have picked you up.
01:09Have you eaten?
01:09I already did.
01:10Oh right, babe.
01:11There's something I need to discuss with you.
01:13We need to separate our assets for a while.
01:15So this is what it felt like to be the easiest person to handle.
01:18The company's been having some issues lately.
01:20We need to separate our assets for a while.
01:23The lawyers on Wall Street suggested we only do it on paper without actually separating.
01:27In the short time I'd been gone, he'd already prepared everything.
01:31Once things calm down, we'll remarry.
01:33It'll only be for a few months.
01:35I know this is sudden, but Sebastian and Ethan called me earlier today.
01:39They kept implying that when you helped them before, you never hesitated.
01:43But somehow with me, it's different.
01:45They even joked that a woman who's already been divorced twice would never dare go through
01:49a third one, said you wouldn't have the guts.
01:51I've already thought it through.
01:53Tomorrow happens to be April Fool's Day.
01:55We'll go file tomorrow, throw the divorce papers in their faces,
01:58scare the hell out of them, and see if they ever dare underestimate you again.
02:01Besides, it's April Fool's Day.
02:03Everything can be brushed off as a joke.
02:05Once the company gets through this rough pitch, we'll officially remarry.
02:08Nobody will say a thing.
02:09There was expectation in his eyes now, and just the right amount of vulnerability.
02:14Babe, you wouldn't really let them look down on me, would you?
02:17I stared into his eyes for a very long time.
02:20Those same eyes, clinking glasses with them an hour ago.
02:23I won't.
02:26Then get some rest.
02:27Tomorrow morning, after we sign everything, we'll head over and-
02:30Call them.
02:31Tell them they can stop worrying now.
02:32He probably hadn't expected me to agree so easily.
02:36You're seriously the best.
02:37I let him kiss me.
02:39Inside, my heart was as still and lifeless as dead water.
02:43He took the agreement to the study to make a call.
02:45She signed.
02:46See, I told you Joey is the easiest to handle.
02:50The easiest to handle.
02:51Keep Leela steady on your end.
02:53I'll come over once I'm done.
02:55I sat in the room for a long time.
02:57A message from Ethan.
02:59Haven't seen you in a while.
03:00Want to get together?
03:02Before, I would have replied, sure.
03:04I would have carefully considered what to wear, what makeup to put on.
03:07I would have thought about how to protect Grace and reputation in front of them to show
03:11them I had married well, to keep them from being at odds with Grayson.
03:14After all, on one side were friends I'd grown up with, and on the other was the husband I
03:18deeply loved.
03:19Both were people I treasured.
03:20I didn't want them to remain enemies for life.
03:23But now, I couldn't even be bothered to reply.
03:25Passing the study, his voice was low, but carried a casual ease I had never heard before.
03:30The ease of someone who no longer needed to act or pretend.
03:34He had never once spoken to me like that.
03:37My phone lit up again.
03:38This time, it was Sebastian.
03:39Heard you're getting divorced again?
03:41Grayson is such a scumbag.
03:42He doesn't deserve you.
03:43Don't be sad.
03:44Your grandfather's 80th birthday banquet is coming up.
03:46Ethan and I will go celebrate with him.
03:48Let's all get together.
03:49How beautifully he spoke.
03:50I suddenly wanted to know, what kind of person was Lila Pendrelgrout in, really?
03:59I got it, babe.
04:02I knew you wouldn't be asleep yet.
04:06What are you doing here?
04:12Oh, sister-in-law is here too.
04:15Joey, she's had too much to drink.
04:17We were taking her home, but she insisted on stopping by.
04:19Grayson, your wife is still at home.
04:23Don't you know to keep your distance?
04:24You got her this drunk and brought her to my house,
04:26and you're telling me to keep your distance?
04:28I got her drunk.
04:29It's because you post about being single on your moments.
04:33Fine.
04:33You're noble.
04:34You're proper.
04:35I've delivered the person who got drunk over you.
04:36Handle it yourself.
04:40All right, all right.
04:41Stop fighting.
04:42Lila just stopped by on the way to say hello.
04:44You're all here at just the right time.
04:46There's something I'd like you to witness in person.
04:48Two copies.
04:49Both signed.
04:50Since everyone is here, why not take a clear look?
04:53Joey, we can talk about this privately.
04:55There's no need to-
04:55Since sister-in-law has brought it up, can I ask, when are you moving out?
05:00This house is under my name.
05:02You can't keep living here forever, can you?
05:05The house in her name?
05:08In that instant, a flood of images.
05:11This is our home.
05:13I'll handle the paperwork.
05:14Don't worry about it.
05:16Every piece of furniture in this place was something I'd picked out trip after trip to
05:19the furniture stores.
05:21The entire layout was arranged to his taste.
05:23I never cared whose name was on the property deed, but I never imagined that the home meant
05:27for our marriage would bear another woman's name.
05:30I'm leaving.
05:30Now.
05:31Joey.
05:34Tomorrow, nine o'clock.
05:36City Hall, marriage registry.
05:38Man, she's something.
05:40Even more cooperative than when I begged her to marry me.
05:43I stood by the elevator, listening to this unfamiliar story.
05:46In the mirror, I looked calmer than I had imagined.
05:53Be good.
05:53Find somewhere to stay up in a few days.
05:56Pick me up in a few days?
05:57He made it sound like I'd just gone out for groceries and would be right back.
06:01No need, Grayson.
06:03No need to come get me.
06:05The next morning at nine, outside the City Hall marriage registry.
06:08When I arrived, Grayson was already waiting.
06:11He leaned against his car door, and when he saw me get out, he stubbed out his cigarette
06:15and walked over.
06:16Where did you go last night?
06:18Grandfather's house.
06:18I had already stopped owing him any real answers.
06:21He nodded.
06:21His gaze languished on my face for a moment, and he suddenly reached out to touch my hair.
06:25I turned my head away.
06:26His hand hung in midair for a second.
06:27Then withdrawed.
06:28Joey, I know you saved my face in front of Sebastian and Ethan.
06:31I appreciate it.
06:32As for the house, Lila needed a New York State residency, which requires owning property.
06:37I figured it was just a name on paper.
06:38You married down to be with me, so I didn't think you'd care about such things.
06:41That's why I didn't tell you.
06:42I looked into his eyes and said nothing.
06:44Wouldn't care?
06:45He gave away our marital home to another woman, and dismissed it with a single line.
06:49It wasn't that he thought I wouldn't care.
06:51It was that he simply didn't care whether I care.
06:53Anyway, you have residency rights to the house.
06:55After the divorce, stay somewhere else for a while.
06:56Once I've sorted things out on my end, I'll bring you back.
06:58I nearly laughed out loud.
06:59Even now, he still thought I was playing along with his charade.
07:02Let's go.
07:03Let's get this done.
07:05He followed quickly.
07:06The paperwork went faster than expected.
07:08Signatures, thumbprints, photos submitted.
07:10The marriage registry finally pressed the steel seal down.
07:12A soft click.
07:13The divorce decree in my hands was just a few thin pages.
07:15Similar to the marriage certificate, only a different color.
07:18I need to take a call.
07:19Wait here for me.
07:20I'll give you a ride back later.
07:24Leela.
07:26I stood still, quietly watching his back.
07:28He hung up and walked back quickly.
07:30His expression somewhat urgent.
07:31Something came up.
07:32Head back on your own for now.
07:33I'll contact you later.
07:34Only after he walked out the front door did I slowly turn and walk toward the marriage
07:38registration window on the other side.
07:40When Grayson walked out of City Hall, the sun was already high in the sky.
07:43He looked at the divorce a treat in his hand, then checked his phone.
07:45April 1st.
07:46April Fool's Day.
07:47That's right.
07:47It was today.
07:48A client's call when connived him in 10 minutes soaked in slightly.
07:50His phone rang suddenly, glanced back at the City Hall entrance.
07:53Why hadn't Joey come out yet?
07:55He hesitated, then turned to walk back.
07:58He wanted to go in and say a couple more words to her.
08:00At least set a date for remarriage so she wouldn't overthink things.
08:03Before he'd taken more than a few steps, he collided with a man coming through the door.
08:07Sorry.
08:07Two documents lay side by side.
08:09His divorce decree and the other man's marriage certificate.
08:11A gust of wind flipped the cover of the other man's marriage certificate halfway open,
08:15revealing a corner of the photo inside.
08:16No problem.
08:17The man picked up his marriage certificate first, his voice.
08:19Congratulations, getting married today.
08:21Congratulations to you too.
08:23Grayson froze, not quite catching the meaning.
08:25The man had already tucked the marriage certificate into his inner pocket,
08:29his gaze sweeping briefly across Graydon's face without lingering.
08:32He turned and walked away.
08:33Grayson stared after him, a thought growing heavier in his mind.
08:37It was April Fool's Day.
08:38Who would choose today to get married?
08:39And this man's voice, his build, he felt like he'd seen him somewhere before.
08:44Wait!
08:45The man stopped and turned slightly, his expression still indifferent.
08:49Have we-
08:49His phone rang at just the wrong moment.
08:51He glanced down, it was Ethan.
08:53He hesitated for a second, looked up to say one moment,
08:55but the man in the dark gray trench coat had already disappeared around the corner.
08:58He didn't answer the call.
09:00Just as he was about to turn back and find Joey, his phone buzzed again.
09:03This time it was a location from Sebastian.
09:05Hurry up.
09:06We need to reach the island before sunset.
09:07His steps halted.
09:10The island.
09:11He remembered what Leela had said, making a wish by the sea on their high school graduation day.
09:15She said that before her wedding she wanted everyone to go to that private island in the Hamptons
09:18and go wild for three days and nights cashing in the last of their youth.
09:21At the time, everyone thought it was the most romantic plaqued in the world.
09:25Now she was really getting married, and the time had come to fulfill it.
09:28But the island resort didn't accept outside guests.
09:31Entry required an exclusive membership.
09:32Among their group, the only one who held that ticket was him, so he couldn't be late.
09:36If he went back for Joey and got caught up in a drawn-out conversation, he wouldn't make it.
09:40He didn't hesitate any further and walked toward the parking lot.
09:49Grayson, why are you so late?
09:51I've been waiting for you for ages.
09:53He looks down at her.
09:55She tilts her face up and smiles, her eyes bright, exactly the same as she was in high school.
10:01All right, I'll drink.
10:03Grayson still dotes on Leela like crazy.
10:06Some things never change.
10:09Aw, someone's just jealous.
10:12When they arrive at the resort, the sky has already darkened.
10:17Starlights hang all over the terrace.
10:19Speaking of which, Leela, you're getting married next week.
10:23None of us have met the groom yet.
10:24You've hidden him really well.
10:26Groom?
10:27What groom?
10:29Aren't you getting married next week?
10:32April Fool's Day!
10:36You've been falling for it every year for so long.
10:40All right, all right, you got us good.
10:42You had all of us fooled.
10:44Hey, wait!
10:45Leela isn't married, Grayson just got divorced, we're all single now!
10:50After all these years, you two still pretending to be just friends?
10:54Everyone knows high school, you two can't live without each other.
10:57You're drunk.
10:59I'm not drunk.
11:00I'm dead serious.
11:01You're both single?
11:02Just get together.
11:05Get together!
11:06Get together!
11:08He left his wife for you!
11:09You gotta hold up!
11:10Grayson, you're not gonna join in and mess with me too, right?
11:13He's not messing around, he means it!
11:20Grayson, are you even listening to me?
11:23Everyone's messing with me.
11:24Don't you join in too, okay?
11:26Who are you thinking about, huh?
11:28Nothing.
11:29I'm just gonna hit the restroom.
11:32She's definitely waiting for my call.
11:34The last two fake divorces she texted right away.
11:36She'll do the same this time.
11:38She's just waiting for me to go first.
11:44Can you get me a glass of water?
11:47Want me to get that?
11:53Joey?
11:56You picked up?
12:00You picked up?
12:01I just wanted to ask you how you've been lately.
12:05Joey?
12:09Who is that?
12:11Grayson, you're drunk.
12:12I'm not drunk!
12:14Who's there with you?
12:18Grayson, it's late.
12:19Get some rest.
12:21Joey?
12:22I have things to do tomorrow.
12:25What things?
12:46I called her.
12:48She asked nothing.
12:49Not why I called, if I drank or if I was happy.
12:53Nothing at all.
12:55Last two fake divorces, she texted.
12:57I took it all for granted.
12:59God damn it.
13:03Grayson!
13:04Where have you been?
13:08What happened to your hand?
13:10Nothing, just bumped it.
13:11Let me see.
13:12I'm fine.
13:15Every drink burned.
13:19I lost count.
13:22Her voice played on repeat.
13:26Grayson, you need to stop drinking.
13:33Do you know who I am?
13:36Yeah.
13:37Lila.
13:38Come on, let's get you to your room.
13:46Don't.
13:47I got it.
13:53Here, drink some water.
13:56Grayson.
13:59You really drank too much tonight.
14:01Wow.
14:03Your heart's racing.
14:05Grayson.
14:06Hmm.
14:08Remember senior year?
14:09I walked you home once when you were wasted too.
14:12You muddled all night about how bad things were at home.
14:15How you'd make it big someday.
14:17You said something else.
14:19What did I say?
14:20You said, I wish someone would just stay with me.
14:25I stayed.
14:32Lila.
14:33You don't have to think about anything.
14:42The kiss trailed down his neck.
14:46Hmm.
14:54She smiled.
14:55She'd won.
14:56Their bodies tangled.
15:01Does it hurt?
15:08That was the last straw.
15:20They slept in each other's arms.
15:26Reality hit him hard.
15:32Morning.
15:36Nothing from Joey.
15:42Grayson?
15:43Why are you so late?
15:47About last night.
15:48I'm sorry.
15:52You're saying sorry to me?
15:54I know.
15:55I don't know what to say.
15:57Look at me.
15:58I can barely stand.
16:01Grayson, how long are you going to keep pretending?
16:04Back in high school, her grandpa blackmailed you into dating her with that scholarship.
16:08You're already at the top now.
16:10What are you still scared of?
16:13Her grandpa didn't blackrail me.
16:14I pursued her.
16:15I guess I was wrong.
16:17Just go.
16:20What did you two do last night?
16:22Dude, you crossed a line.
16:24You and Joey are still faking the divorce, remember?
16:28I'm talking to you.
16:33Let go.
16:36Did you sleep with her?
16:39Grayson, do you even know what you're doing?
16:40You just got fake divorce from Joey yesterday, and you're sleeping with Leela today?
16:44What the hell do you take her for?
16:47I didn't ask you to meddle in my business.
16:59You done?
17:03Why didn't you hit back?
17:07I'll take responsibility for her.
17:10Responsibility?
17:11With what?
17:11You just got divorced yesterday, and you're talking about being responsible to someone else today?
17:15How the hell is that fair to Joey?
17:16What the hell do you want me to do?
17:18Enough.
17:19Stop arguing.
17:20Grayson, calm down.
17:21You can't make rational choices like this.
17:23I'll go wash my face.
17:25He tried to escape for a moment.
17:28People always take what they have for granted, until they nearly lose it.
17:32Grayson!
17:34Don't come any closer!
17:39Just step down first.
17:40We can talk about this.
17:43There's nothing to say.
17:45Back in high school, you wrote me a love letter.
17:47Then she showed up, and you left me.
17:49Now you're divorced from her, and you still don't want me.
17:52Just go.
17:53Go back to that woman.
17:54I'm not leaving.
17:54I'll stay with you.
17:55Really?
17:56I mean it.
18:01This way you can keep your promise, and stay with me.
18:07Do you remember my other dream?
18:09She stood at the study door for a long time.
18:13She stood at the study door for a long time.
18:16Long enough for the sound of pages turning inside to stop.
18:19Come in.
18:27Go on.
18:28I got divorced.
18:30Who asked for it?
18:32He did.
18:34April Fool's Day.
18:35He said it was a prank.
18:36Sebastian and Ethan planned it together.
18:40You signed it.
18:42I did.
18:44When?
18:45Last week.
18:46At City Hall.
18:50You didn't come here to tell me you got divorced.
18:52No.
18:53Then what do you want?
18:55Sebastian Vaughn.
18:56The zoning permit for his land on Long Island.
18:58You pulled strings for it three years ago.
19:00Revoke it.
19:01Ethan Ross.
19:02The three key accounts for his logistics firm,
19:04the ones with Carmichael Group backing,
19:06terminate them.
19:07All Upper East resources, connections, access,
19:10linked to the Carmichael name, cut it off.
19:12He did something Joey never saw coming.
19:16I funded those two boys.
19:19I bought Sebastian his inheritance.
19:21I lined up Ethan's clients.
19:27Where is Grayson?
19:30You don't need to touch his company.
19:33Reason?
19:35He's good.
19:36He can stand on his own,
19:37with or without the Carmichael name.
19:39Go get some sleep.
19:40I'll have Mr. Carter handle the birthday banquet tomorrow.
19:44Grandpa.
19:45What is it now?
19:46That ring.
19:47Keep it for me.
19:48I don't want it anymore,
19:50but I don't want to throw it away either.
19:52The door clicked shut.
19:54The grandpa was alone in the study.
19:58Mr. Carter.
19:59Sir.
19:59I'm making two changes to the guest list
20:01for next month's birthday banquet.
20:02Go ahead, sir.
20:04After hanging up,
20:05the old man sat still with his eyes closed.
20:09He pushed himself up so fast
20:11that his chair shot backward.
20:13It crashed to the floor with a heavy thud.
20:16He lifted his right foot
20:18and kicked the side table hard.
20:19One cup shattered against the fireplace.
20:23Shards glinted like water in moonlight.
20:25He stared at the mess.
20:26His chest heaved violently twice.
20:29We build them up only to watch them crumble.
20:34And in the end,
20:35we are left with the ghosts of what we lost.
20:40He kicked again,
20:42straight into the base of the bookshelf.
21:02The world is watching,
21:04and they only see the perfect picture.
21:07The Plaza's 80th birthday gala.
21:10Only New York's elite.
21:11Excuse me, gentlemen.
21:13You're not on the guest list.
21:16Check again.
21:17We're Joey's childhood friends.
21:18We've spent every holiday at her house.
21:20Sorry, sir.
21:21If you're not on the list,
21:22you're not on the list.
21:22No exceptions.
21:23Who's the Vaughn and Ross losers?
21:25Both ex-husbands, right?
21:26Showing up at her grandpa's birthday?
21:28Remarry?
21:28Haven't you heard?
21:29The old man's announcing a big,
21:31happy surprise tonight.
21:37We've been coming to this gala every single year.
21:39We have more right to be here than anyone else here.
21:46Mr. Carter.
21:47Gentlemen, you are no longer welcome here.
21:50Please leave.
21:56Let's go.
21:59Why?
22:00Joey and I grew up together!
22:03Sebastian.
22:07Let's go.
22:09Some things, once broken, stay broken.
22:14What's wrong?
22:19What's wrong?
22:22The Golden Dome he knew so well was slipping away.
22:27Three days after the rejection.
22:31What have you done?
22:33The Long Island permit's blocked.
22:35New regulation?
22:36Bullshit!
22:38That land was a wedding gift from Joey's grandpa.
22:41It got him the Vaughn family inheritance.
22:45He had nowhere else to turn.
22:47The number you have dialed is no longer in service.
22:50He put down the phone.
22:53And a memory came flooding back.
22:55Don't be afraid.
22:57I'm here for you.
23:00She was his only way out.
23:03Now he had nothing left.
23:06All three clients bailed on the same day.
23:11It's the Carmichael thing.
23:12Everyone's re-evaluating the risk.
23:16He had lost everything he'd built.
23:21He slammed the phone down.
23:26Apologize to the Carmichael's tomorrow.
23:29With me.
23:33He put down the phone.
23:3815-year-old Joey under the Osmega tree.
23:42He'd hidden it for over 10-year years.
23:45He thought she'd see him someday.
23:48Lena loved the ocean more than anything.
23:50He used to lie to Joey about business trips.
23:53But this time, he felt nothing but dread.
23:56He wanted to go back to New York.
23:58But Lena got sick and wouldn't let him leave.
24:00Days turned into weeks.
24:02And weeks into a month.
24:04He returned to grab his forgotten phone.
24:08You've kept him stuck for months.
24:10Still didn't win him over?
24:11I don't buy he's that innocent.
24:14Ugh.
24:15Faking sickness.
24:16Kept him trapped here.
24:17But I sent all our photos to JoLynn.
24:23She knows.
24:24She ought to step aside for good.
24:30What did you send to Joey?
24:34Grayson!
24:35Why are you back?
24:36I was only messing with my friend.
24:38Just a joke?
24:40Grayson!
24:41That's my phone!
24:45I've sent them to her.
24:46She'll lose her cool easily.
24:48Rich Iris can't steal a man from me.
24:52You call this a harmless joke?
25:00When did you take all these photos?
25:03Grayson, just let me explain.
25:05I asked you when!
25:11You were never sick at all.
25:13A fever?
25:15I stayed up beside you every night, waking at every single cough of yours, truly believing you were uneal.
25:21I thought I was taking care of you.
25:24But I was nothing but your fool.
25:26Grayson, I didn't mean it.
25:27I just...
25:30Just what?
25:31Trying to trap me here?
25:32Keep me away from her?
25:35Yes.
25:36I'm determined.
25:37I'm determined to keep you by myself.
25:41Did you think I had an easy time these two months?
25:44Do you think I don't know who's on your mind?
25:46You scroll through her photos late at night thinking I'm sound asleep?
25:49What's wrong with faking illness or sending those photos?
25:52You lied to her about business trips just to be with me.
25:54Aren't you playing her too?
25:56Did you think I've had an easy two months?
25:58Do you know who's on your mind?
25:59You scroll her photos late at night thinking I'm sound asleep?
26:02What's wrong with faking sickness?
26:04You lied to her about work trips to be with me.
26:06Aren't you fooling her too?
26:12This one.
26:14Hotel Balcony.
26:15You claimed you were watching the ocean and ignored my three...
26:18Enough!
26:28You swatted my phone.
26:31You did it all for her.
26:33I didn't lay a hand on you.
26:34You hit at me all the same.
26:36Every thought in your head belongs to her.
26:38Don't think I can't feel it.
26:40Do you honestly think I liked faking illness?
26:42Do you think I wanted to trap you this way?
26:45I didn't mean...
26:46You did!
26:47You're always thinking of her while shopping or holding me!
26:51Your arms were always loose when you held me.
26:54Does a woman not feel the difference between a tight or loose embrace?
26:58Always loose, every single time.
27:07Grayson, you're leaving, aren't you?
27:09Are you going back to her after all?
27:12Grayson, don't leave.
27:13You promised you'd stay with me.
27:15I only made that promise under the belief you were really sick.
27:18Pretend I'm still sick.
27:20Still feverish and coughing.
27:22You said you'd wait till I recover.
27:24Feel it!
27:25I still have a fever.
27:26Grayson took in her tear-swound eyes.
27:28He turned without a word and walked toward the doorway.
27:31Grayson, you're really leaving for good, aren't you?
27:35Step out this door and never come back again.
27:39He left without a glance, hurrying through hallway, elevator, and lobby.
27:43He set New York as destination.
27:452,847 miles, 41-hour drive.
27:49Driving non-stop towards New York, he kept trying to add her contact back on the way.
27:54He sent a friend request, yet no reply came even after a follow-up message to Joey.
27:58It hit him that she had never reached out to add him back all these months.
28:01The line was shut down, and he gripped the wheel tight, forcing himself to make excuses
28:05for her.
28:06Speeding towards New York, he kept trying to send her friend requests on the road.
28:09Convinced she stayed with her grandpa after their split, he rushed over and banged hard
28:13on the door.
28:14Joey answered the door, her rounded belly showing five or six months of pregnancy.
28:18The obvious baby bump hit him the second his eyes fell on her midsection, his gaze locked
28:24on her belly.
28:31Joey, I'm here to take you back and remarry you.
28:36Remarry?
28:37You'd better ask my husband for permission first.
28:41It's you?
28:42He suddenly remembered the man in the dark gray coat he'd seen at City Hall.
28:46You two, the baby, is it mine?
28:50What do you think?
28:53Finn said nothing, his gaze soft and reverent as he looked at her belly.
28:58Joey, what are you doing?
29:00Don't you remember our deal?
29:01It was only a fake divorce for April Fool's...
29:03I'm sorry.
29:04Her calm reply shut down all his last remaining hopes completely.
29:07I never celebrate meaningless prank holidays like April Fool's Day.
29:12But if you're fond of it, I'll send my best wishes.
29:16Happy April Fool's Day.
29:22Three months after our wedding.
29:26Finn.
29:27Hmm?
29:28I'm jealous.
29:29Jealous of who?
29:31Her.
29:33Our daughter isn't even born yet.
29:35So?
29:36She gets all your attention.
29:37You sleep holding her.
29:39You talk to her all day.
29:41You even kiss me half-heartedly now.
29:43Who would have thought the feared business tycan Finn Mortamy was competing with his unborn daughter for attention?
29:51Sir, there's a visitor outside.
29:54Who?
29:55Grayson.
29:56As if she had heard the name of a stranger.
29:58Finn instinctively tightened his grip on her hand.
30:01I'll handle it.
30:03Grayson stood there.
30:04Compared to a few years ago, he looked much older.
30:06When he saw Finn, he forced a smile.
30:10I mean no harm.
30:12So?
30:12This was Joey's favorite necklace.
30:14I found it while sorting through my things.
30:17Please return it to her.
30:18She doesn't need it anymore.
30:19Of course.
30:20The girl who once treated him as her whole world no longer needed him.
30:24Finn.
30:26Grayson stared.
30:27Suddenly he remembered years ago.
30:29Joey had once looked at him the same way.
30:31With stars in her eyes.
30:33But now, that light belonged to someone else.
30:36It's that necklace.
30:37I used to love it.
30:40Keep it.
30:41What?
30:42Things from the past.
30:44Should stay in the past.
30:46Any regrets?
30:47No.
30:50Good.
30:51What if I hadn't chose you back then?
30:53Then I would have kept waiting.
30:56If seven years wasn't enough, I'd wait ten.
30:58If ten wasn't enough, I'd wait a lifetime.
31:03Snow was falling over New York.
31:05Grayson stood across the street from the Mortem Group headquarters.
31:08He had been waiting for three hours.
31:10Finally.
31:11The familiar black Mayak pulled up in front of the building.
31:15Grayson's body froze.
31:16Daddy!
31:17It was Phoebe.
31:18The little girl whose photos he had secretly looked at countless times.
31:21Daddy, my teacher praised me today.
31:23Really?
31:24Because I'm the smartest kid in class.
31:26I believe it.
31:26After all, you take after mummy.
31:28He had imagined this countless times.
31:30If Phoebe were his daughter, if he had never lost Joey, would he have moments like this too?
31:35Daddy, that man over there, why is he staring at us?
31:37Hello, mister.
31:38A little.
31:39Not daddy.
31:39Not even someone familiar.
31:41Hello.
31:42What's your name?
31:43Phoebe Mortimer.
31:44I'm five years old, and this is my daddy.
31:47Phoebe carried the Mortimer name.
31:48She called Finn Daddy, and all of it had nothing to do with him anymore.
31:53Mommy!
31:54Were you a good girl today?
31:56Yes.
31:57Daddy even bought me ice cream.
31:58You're spoiling her again.
31:59My daughter.
32:00Of course I'm going to spoil her.
32:02He, uh...
32:02You're spoiling her again.
32:03He, uh...
32:04My daughter.
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