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