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They Divorced Her On April Fools' Day — She Wasn'T Joking - Ep
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00:00Today is our third wedding anniversary. I got my husband a little surprise. I couldn't wait to see the look
00:06on his face.
00:07Relax, I'm definitely divorcing her.
00:11She's already been through two divorces. The entire Upper East Side has judged her for it already.
00:16There's no way she'd dare go through a third one.
00:18You really know how to play this. Giving her divorce papers on April Fool's Day?
00:23Even if she loses it afterward, you can just say it was a joke, sweet Tucker a bit, and she'll
00:27forgive 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. Three marriages, three men I'd do anything for.
00:42And this is how they repay me? With a toast and a laugh.
00:46Joey, I need your help. My grandfather trusts you. The Carmichael name means everything to him.
00:49If you marry me, he'll hand me the inheritance. Please.
00:52Joey, they're forcing me into a marriage I don't want. You're the only one who can help.
00:54If they think I'm already married, they'll back off.
00:56Sure. When do we go?
00:57I never imagined that every sacrifice I made for them would one day become the reason they believed they could
01:02manipulate me so easily.
01:04Then I went home to the man who just told his friends she won't make a scene.
01:08Coming back, I would have picked you up. Have you eaten?
01:10I already did.
01:11Oh right, babe. There's something I need to discuss with you. We need to separate our assets for a while.
01:15So this is what it felt like to be the easiest person to handle.
01:19The company's been having some issues lately. We need to separate our assets for a while. The lawyers on Wall
01:24Street suggested we only do it on paper without actually separating.
01:28In the short time I'd been gone, he'd already prepared everything.
01:31Once things calm down, we'll remarry. It'll only be for a few months. I know this is sudden, but Sebastian
01:38and Ethan called me earlier today.
01:40They kept implying that when you helped them before, you never hesitated. But somehow with me, it's different.
01:46They even joked that a woman who's already been divorced twice would never dare go through a third one, said
01:50you wouldn't have the guts.
01:52I've already thought it through. Tomorrow happens to be April Fool's Day.
01:56We'll go file tomorrow, throw the divorce papers in their faces, scare the hell out of them, and see if
02:00they ever dare underestimate you again.
02:02Besides, it's April Fool's Day. Everything can be brushed off as a joke.
02:05Once the company gets through this rough pitch, we'll officially remarry. Nobody will say a thing.
02:10There 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. Those same eyes, clinking glasses with them an hour ago.
02:24I won't.
02:26Then get some rest. Tomorrow morning, after we sign everything, we'll head over and-
02:30Call them. Tell them they can stop worrying now.
02:33He probably hadn't expected me to agree so easily.
02:36You're seriously the best.
02:38I let him kiss me. Inside, my heart was as still and lifeless as dead water.
02:43He took the agreement to the study to make a call.
02:46She signed.
02:47See? I told you Joey is the easiest to handle.
02:50The easiest to handle.
02:52Keep Leela steady on your end. I'll come over once I'm done.
02:55I sat in the room for a long time. A message from Ethan.
02:59Haven't seen you in a while? Want 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 them I had
03:12married well.
03:13To keep them from being at odds with Grace.
03:15After all, on one side were friends I'd grown up with, and on the other was the husband I deeply
03:19loved.
03:20Both were people I treasured.
03:21I didn't want them to remain enemies for life.
03:23But now, I couldn't even be bothered to reply.
03:26Passing the study, his voice was low, but carried a casual ease I had never heard before.
03:31The ease of someone who no longer needed to act or pretend.
03:35He had never once spoken to me like that.
03:37My phone lit up again. This time it was Sebastian.
03:40Heard you're getting divorced again?
03:41Grayson is such a scumbag. He doesn't deserve you. Don't be sad.
03:44Your grandfather's 80th birthday banquet is coming up.
03:47Ethan and I will go celebrate with him. Let's all get together.
03:49How beautifully he spoke.
03:51I suddenly wanted to know, what kind of person was Lila Pendrelground in, really?
03:59I got it, babe.
04:02I knew you wouldn't be asleep yet.
04:06What are you doing here?
04:11Oh, 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.
04:20Grayson, your wife is still at home. Don't you know to keep your distance?
04:24You got her this drunk and brought her to my house, and you're telling me to keep your distance?
04:28I got her drunk.
04:30It's because you post about being single on your moments.
04:33Fine. You're noble. You're proper.
04:35I've delivered the person who got drunk over you. Handle it yourself.
04:40All right, all right. Stop fighting.
04:42Lila just stopped by on the way to say hello.
04:45You're all here at just the right time.
04:46There's something I'd like you to witness in person.
04:49Two copies. Both signed.
04:50Since everyone is here, why not take a clear look?
04:53Joey, we can talk about this privately. There's no need to-
04:56Even sister-in-law has brought it up. Can I ask, when are you moving out?
05:00This house is under my name. You 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. Don't worry about it.
05:16Every piece of furniture in this place was something I'd picked out trip after trip to the furniture stores.
05:21The entire layout was arranged to his taste.
05:24I never cared whose name was on the property deed,
05:26but I never imagined that the home meant for our marriage would bear another woman's name.
05:30I'm leaving. Now.
05:32Joey.
05:35Tomorrow, 9 o'clock. City Hall. Marriage Registry.
05:39Man, she's something. Even 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. Find somewhere to stay up in a few days.
05:56Pick me up in a few days?
05:58He made it sound like I'd just gone out for groceries and would be right back.
06:02No need, Grayson.
06:03No need to come get me.
06:05The next morning at 9, outside the City Hall Marriage Registry.
06:09When 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 and walked
06:15over.
06:16Where did you go last night?
06:18Grandfather's house.
06:19I had already stopped owing him any real answers.
06:21He nodded.
06:22His gaze languid 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, then withdrawed.
06:29Joey.
06:29I know you saved my face in front of Sebastian and Ethan. I appreciate it.
06:33As for the house,
06:34Lila needed a New York State residency, which requires owning property.
06:37I figured it was just a name on paper.
06:39You married down to be with me, so I didn't think you'd care about such things.
06:42That's why I didn't tell you.
06:43I looked into his eyes and said nothing.
06:45Wouldn't care?
06:45He gave away our marital home to another woman,
06:47and 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.
06:57Once I've sorted things out on my end, I'll bring you back.
06:58I nearly laughed out loud.
07:00Even 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.
07:13A soft click.
07:14The divorce decree in my hands was just a few thin pages.
07:16Similar to the marriage certificate, only a different color.
07:18I need to take a call.
07:20Wait here for me.
07:20I'll give you a ride back later.
07:24Lila.
07:26I stood still, quietly watching his back.
07:29He 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 retreat in his hand, then checked his phone.
07:45April 1st.
07:46April Fool's Day.
07:47That's right.
07:48It was today.
07:48A client's call when denied him in 10 minutes searching slightly.
07:51His phone rang suddenly, glanced back at the City Hall entrance.
07:54Why 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.
08:08Two documents lay side by side.
08:09His divorce decree and the other man's marriage certificate.
08:12A gust of wind flipped the cover of the other man's marriage certificate halfway open,
08:15revealing a corner of the photo inside.
08:17No problem.
08:17The man picked up his marriage certificate first.
08:19His voice.
08:19Congratulations, getting married today.
08:22Congratulations to you too.
08:23Grayson froze, not quite catching the meaning.
08:26The 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.
08:34Grayson 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?
08:40And this man's voice, his build.
08:42He felt like he'd seen him somewhere before.
08:44Wait!
08:46The man stopped and turned slightly, his expression still indifferent.
08:50Have we-
08:50His phone rang at just the wrong moment.
08:52He glanced down, it was Ethan.
08:53He hesitated for a second, looked up to say one moment,
08:56but the man in the dark gray French coat had already disappeared around the corner.
08:59He 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.
09:08His 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
09:18Hamptons, and go wild for three days and nights cashing in the last of their youth.
09:22At the time, everyone thought it was the most romantic plaqued in the world.
09:26Now she was really getting married, and the time had come to fulfill it.
09:29But the island resort didn't accept outside guests.
09:31Entry required an exclusive membership.
09:33Among their group, the only one who held that ticket, was him.
09:36So he couldn't be late.
09:37If he went back for Joey and got caught up in a drawn-out conversation, he wouldn't
09:40make it.
09:41He 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.
09:54He looks down at her.
09:55She tilts her face up and smiles, her eyes bright, exactly the same as she was in high
10:00school.
10:01All right, I'll drink.
10:03Grayson still dotes on Lila like crazy.
10:06Some things never change.
10:10Aw, someone's just jealous.
10:13When they arrive at the resort, the sky has already darkened.
10:18Starlights hang all over the terrace.
10:20Speaking of which, Lila, 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?
10:30Aren't you getting married next week?
10:33April Fool's Day!
10:37You'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!
10:45Lila isn't married.
10:47Grayson just got divorced.
10:48We're all single now.
10:51After all these years, you two still pretending to be just friends?
10:54Everyone knows high school.
10:56You two can't live without each other.
10:57You're drunk.
10:59I'm not drunk.
11:01I'm dead serious.
11:02You're both single?
11:03Just get together.
11:05Get together!
11:07Get together!
11:08He left his wife for you!
11:10You gotta hold up!
11:11Grayson, you're not gonna join in and mess with me too, right?
11:14He's not messing around.
11:15He means it.
11:20Grayson, are you even listening to me?
11:23Everyone's messing with me.
11:25Don't you join in too, okay?
11:26Grayson, who are you thinking about, huh?
11:29Nothing.
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.
11:37She'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?
11:54Joey?
11:56You picked up?
12:00You picked up?
12:01I just wanted to ask you how you've been lately.
12:05Joey?
12:10Who is that?
12:11Grayson, you're drunk.
12:13I'm not drunk!
12:14Who's there with you?
12:18Grayson, it's late.
12:20Get some rest.
12:21Joey?
12:22I have things to do, tomorrow.
12:25What things?
12:28What things?
12:46I called her.
12:48She asked nothing.
12:50Not why I called, if I drank or if I was happy.
12:54Nothing at all.
12:56Last two fake divorces, she texted.
12:58I took it all for granted.
13:00God damn it.
13:04Grayson!
13:05Where 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.
13:20I lost count.
13:22Her voice played on repeat.
13:27Grayson, you need to stop drinking.
13:33Do you know who I am?
13:36Yeah.
13:38Lila.
13:39Come on, let's get you to your room.
13:47Don't.
13:47I got it.
13:54Here, drink some water.
13:56Grayson?
13:59You really drank too much tonight.
14:02Wow.
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.
14:18You said something else.
14:19What did I say?
14:21You said, I wish someone would just stay with me.
14:26I stayed.
14:32Lila.
14:34You don't have to think about anything.
14:43The kiss trailed down his neck.
14:54She smiled.
14:56She smiled.
14:56She'd won.
14:57They're bodies tangled.
15:01Does it hurt?
15:04Does it hurt?
15:05Does it hurt?
15:10Does it hurt?
15:14Do it hurt?
15:21They slept in each other's arms.
15:26Reality hit him hard.
15:32Morning.
15:36Nothing from Joey.
15:43Grayson why are you so late about last night I'm sorry
15:52you're saying sorry to me I know I don't know what to say look at me I can barely stand
16:01Grayson how long are you going to keep pretending back in high school her grandpa blackmailed you
16:06into dating her with that scholarship you're already at the top now what are you still
16:11scared of her grandpa didn't black rail me I pursued her I guess I was wrong just go
16:21what did you two do last night dude you crossed a line you and Joey are still faking the divorce
16:25remember I'm talking to you
16:33let go
16:37did you sleep with her
16:39Grayson do you even know what you're doing you just got fake divorce from Joey yesterday
16:43and you're sleeping with Leela today what the hell do you take her for
16:47I didn't ask you to meddle in my business
17:00you done
17:04why didn't you hit back I'll take responsibility for her responsibility with what you just got
17:12divorced yesterday and you're talking about being responsible to someone else today how
17:16the hell is that fair to Joey what the hell do you want me to do enough stop arguing Grayson
17:21calm
17:21down you can't make rational choices like this I'll go wash my face he tried to escape for a moment
17:28people always take what they have for granted until they nearly lose it Grayson
17:35don't come any closer
17:40just step down first we can talk about this
17:43there's nothing to say back in high school you wrote me a love letter then she showed up and you
17:49left me
17:50now you're divorced from her and you still don't want me just go go back to that woman I'm not
17:54leaving I'll stay with you
17:55really I mean it
18:02this way you can keep your promise and stay with me
18:08do 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
18:20come in
18:27go on
18:28I got divorced
18:31who asked for it
18:33he did
18:33April Fool's Day
18:35he said it was a prank Sebastian and Ethan planned it together
18:41you signed it
18:43I did
18:43when
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
18:59he pulled strings for it three years ago
19:00revoke it
19:01Ethan Ross
19:02the three key accounts for his logistics firm
19:05the ones with Carmichael group backing
19:06terminate them
19:07all Upper East resources
19:09connections
19:09access
19:10linked to the Carmichael name
19:11cut it off
19:13he did something Joey never saw coming
19:17I funded those two boys
19:19I bought Sebastian his inheritance
19:21I lined up Ethan's clients
19:27where is Grayson?
19:31you don't need to touch his company
19:32reason?
19:35he's good
19:36he can stand on his own
19:38with or without the Carmichael name
19:39go get some sleep
19:41I'll have Mr. Carter handle the birthday banquet tomorrow
19:45Grandpa
19:45what is it now?
19:47that ring
19:47keep it for me
19:49I 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
20:06the old man
20:07sat still
20:08with his eyes closed
20:09he pushed himself up so fast
20:11that his chair
20:12shot backward
20:13it crashed to the floor
20:15with a heavy thud
20:16he lifted his right foot
20:18and kicked the side table hard
20:19one cup shattered
20:21against the fireplace
20:22shards glinted like water
20:25in moonlight
20:25he stared at the mess
20:27his chest heaved
20:28violently twice
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
21:08the plaza's 80th birthday gala
21:10only New York's elite
21:12excuse me gentlemen
21:13you're not on the guest list
21:16check again
21:17we're Joey's childhood friends
21:19we'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
21:23no exceptions
21:23who's the Vaughn and Ross losers?
21:25both ex-husbands right?
21:27showing up at her grandpa's birthday?
21:28remarry?
21:29haven't you heard?
21:30the old man's announcing a big
21:31happy surprise tonight
21:37we've been coming to this gala
21:39every single year
21:39we have more right to be here
21:41than anyone else here
21:47Mr. Carter
21:47gentlemen
21:48you are no longer welcome here
21:50please leave
21:57let's go
21:59why?
22:00Joey and I grew up together
22:03Sebastian
22:07let's go
22:09some things
22:10once broken
22:11stay broken
22:15what's wrong?
22:20what's wrong?
22:23the golden dome he knew so well
22:25was slipping away
22:28three days after the rejection
22:32what have you done?
22:34the Long Island permit's blocked
22:36new regulation?
22:37bullshit!
22:38that land was a wedding gift
22:40from Joey's grandpa
22:41it got him the Vaughn family inheritance
22:45he had nowhere else to turn
22:47he put down the phone
22:53and a memory came flooding back
22:55don't be afraid
22:56I'm here for you
23:00she was his only way out
23:03now he had nothing left
23:07all 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
23:34he put down the phone
23:3815 year old Joey
23:40under the Osmega tree
23:42he'd hidden it for over 10 year years
23:46he 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
23:54he felt nothing but dread
23:56he wanted to go back to New York
23:58but Lena got sick
23:59and wouldn't let him leave
24:00days turned into weeks
24:02and weeks into a month
24:05he returned to grab his forgotten phone
24:08you've kept him stuck for months
24:10still didn't win him over?
24:12I don't buy he's that innocent
24:15faking sickness
24:16kept him trapped here
24:18but I sent all our photos to JoLynn
24:24she knows
24:25she ought to step aside for good
24:31what did you send to Joey?
24:35Grayson
24:35why are you back?
24:37I was only messing with my friend
24:38just a joke?
24:41Grayson
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?
25:04Grayson
25:04just 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
25:17waking at every single cough of yours
25:19truly believing you were uneal
25:21I thought I was taking care of you
25:24but I was nothing but your fool
25:26Grayson
25:27I didn't mean it
25:27I just
25:30just what?
25:31trying to trap me here?
25:33keep me away from her?
25:35yes
25:37I'm determined
25:38I'm determined to keep you by myself
25:42did you think I had an easy time
25:43these two months?
25:44do you think I don't know
25:45who's on your mind?
25:46you scroll through her photos
25:47late at night
25:48thinking I'm sound asleep?
25:50what's wrong with faking illness
25:51or sending those photos?
25:52you lied to her about business trips
25:54just to be with me?
25:55aren'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?
26:00you scroll her photos late at night
26:01thinking I'm sound asleep?
26:03what's wrong with faking sickness?
26:04you lied to her about work trips
26:06to be with me
26:06aren't you fooling her too?
26:13this one
26:14hotel balcony
26:15you claimed you were watching the ocean
26:17and ignored my three
26:18enough!
26:29you swatted my phone
26:31you did it all for her
26:33I didn't lay a hand on you
26:35you 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?
26:43do you think I wanted to trap you this way?
26:45I didn't mean-
26:46you did!
26:47you're always thinking of her
26:48while shopping or holding me!
26:52your arms were always loose
26:53when you held me
26:54does a woman not feel the difference
26:56between a tight or loose embrace?
26:59always loose
27:00every single time
27:07Grayson
27:08you're leaving
27:09aren't you?
27:10are you going back to her after all?
27:12Grayson
27:13don't leave
27:14you promised you'd stay with me
27:15I only made that promise
27:17under the belief
27:17you were really sick
27:18pretend I'm still sick
27:20still feverish
27:21and 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
27:29he turned without a word
27:30and walked toward the doorway
27:32Grayson
27:32you're really leaving for good
27:34aren't you?
27:36step out this door
27:37and never come back again
27:40he left without a glance
27:41hurrying through hallway
27:42elevator and lobby
27:43he set New York as destination
27:472847 miles
27:4841 hour drive
27:50driving non-stop towards New York
27:52he kept trying to add her contact
27:53back on the way
27:54he sent a friend request
27:55yet no reply came
27:56even after a follow-up message to Joey
27:58it hit him that she had never reached out
28:00to add him back all these months
28:01the line was shut down
28:03and he gripped the wheel tight
28:04forcing himself to make excuses for her
28:06speeding towards New York
28:07he kept trying to send her friend requests on the road
28:09convinced she stayed with her grandpa
28:11after their split
28:12he rushed over and banged hard on the door
28:14Joey answered the door
28:16her rounded belly
28:17showing five or six months of pregnancy
28:19the obvious baby bump hit him
28:20the second his eyes fell on her midsection
28:23his gaze locked on her belly
28:30Joey
28:32I'm here to take you back
28:33and remarry you
28:36remarry
28:37you'd better ask my husband
28:38for permission first
28:41it's you?
28:43he suddenly remembered the man
28:44in the dark grey coat
28:45he'd seen at City Hall
28:46you too
28:47the baby
28:48is it mine?
28:51what do you think?
28:53Finn said nothing
28:54his gaze soft and reverent
28:56as he looked at her belly
28:59Joey, what are you doing?
29:00don't you remember our deal?
29:02it was only a fake divorce for April Fool's
29:03I'm sorry
29:04her calm reply shut down
29:06all his last remaining hopes completely
29:08I never celebrate meaningless prank holidays
29:10like April Fool's Day
29:12but if you're fond of it
29:14I'll send my best wishes
29:16happy April Fool's Day
29:23three months after our wedding
29:27Finn
29:27hmm
29:28I'm jealous
29:29jealous of who?
29:32her
29:33our daughter isn't even born yet
29:36so?
29:36she gets all your attention
29:38you sleep holding her
29:39you talk to her all day
29:41you even kiss me half-heartedly now
29:43who would have thought
29:44the feared business titan
29:46Finn Mortamy
29:47was competing with his unborn daughter
29:49for attention
29:51sir
29:52there's a visitor outside
29:54who?
29:56Grayson?
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
30:06he looked much older
30:07when he saw Finn
30:08he forced a smile
30:11I mean no harm
30:12so?
30:13this 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
30:20of course
30:20the girl who once treated him as her whole world
30:23no 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
30:34that light belonged to someone else
30:36it's that necklace
30:38I 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
30:52what if I hadn't chose you back then?
30:54then I would have kept waiting
30:55if seven years wasn't enough
30:57I'd wait ten
30:58if ten wasn't enough
31:00I'd wait
31:00a lifetime
31:03snow was falling over New York
31:05Grayson stood across the street
31:07from the Mortem Group headquarters
31:08he had been waiting for three hours
31:10finally
31:11the familiar black Mayak
31:13pulled up in front of the building
31:15Grayson's body froze
31:16daddy
31:17it was Phoebe
31:18the little girl whose photos
31:20he had secretly looked at
31:21countless less times
31:22daddy
31:22my teacher praised me today
31:24really?
31:24because I'm the smartest kid in class
31:26I believe it
31:26after all you take after mommy
31:29he had imagined this countless times
31:31if Phoebe were his daughter
31:32if he had never lost Joey
31:33would he have moments like this too?
31:35daddy
31:35that man over there
31:36why is he staring at us?
31:38hello mister
31:38mister
31:38not daddy
31:39not even someone familiar
31:41hello
31:42what's your name?
31:44Phoebe Mortimer
31:44I'm five years old
31:46and this is my daddy
31:47Phoebe carried the Mortimer name
31:49she called Finn daddy
31:50and all of it
31:51had nothing to do with him anymore
31:54mommy
31:54were you a good girl today?
31:57yes
31:57daddy even bought me ice cream
31:58you're spoiling her again
32:00my daughter
32:00of course I'm gonna spoil her
32:02he uh
32:02and
32:03I don't know
32:04bye
32:04bye
32:04I don't know
32:04you
32:05I don't know
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