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Ten Years of Lies, One Surgery #ASR
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00:00table. He forced me to abort. My husband pinned me down on an operating table. He forced me to
00:05abort our baby at 8 months. Evelyn, his pregnant mistress, stood nearby and watched. He didn't
00:15know he was sterile. Only I could carry his child. Evelyn's baby wasn't even his. He had just killed
00:22the only child he would ever have. I found out during today's checkup, Alistair skipped our
00:28usual public hospital. He took me to a suburban research center. He swapped my prenatal care for
00:34an abortion plan. I thought it was a system error. No error. I have something to tell you.
00:40I have a girlfriend, Evelyn. She's been with me since before we married. But she's pregnant. Her
00:44child needs the Ford last name. So you want a divorce? He wiped gel off my stomach laughing.
00:50What are you talking about? You're my only wife. And your parents are gone? Where would you even go
00:54if we got a divorce? Just adopt Evelyn's child. We're terminating your pregnancy. I can't risk
00:59you putting your own child first. He handed me the consent form. Be sweet. You'll always be
01:04Mrs. Ford. He said it like he was canceling an order, not killing our 8-month-old baby.
01:09I turned toward the operating room. No! Don't bother Alistair Ford! I hope you never regret today's
01:17decision! I didn't wake up until three days later. The doctor's voice came first. Mr. Ford,
01:27that was reckless. 8 months is very dangerous. But demanding a hysterectomy too, your wife nearly
01:33bled out. Alistair's voice held no concern. I promised Evelyn only one child, hers. Assuring
01:39Audrey can't conceive again was safest. He saw me wake, no panic. He tucked me in, his tone
01:46knocking. I didn't expect the bleeding. But Evelyn's top medical team was on standby.
01:52Her doctor saved your life. You should thank her.
01:58Alistair Ford. I punched at his face with all my strength. You're a monster!
02:02My hand grazed his cheek, leaving no mark. Just then a small figure flew over.
02:07How dare you hit him! He sat outside the ICU for three days waiting for you!
02:12I caught Alistair's tender, pained gaze. I had seen that expression before.
02:19He looked at me that way after I drank in his stead at a business dinner.
02:24Alcohol poisoning cost us our first child. He held me and cried all night. Now that same
02:29look was for another woman. And I lay here, no uterus, no child, covered in tubes.
02:38That look. He had it when loan sharks tried to sever his hands. I knelt, slamming my forehead
02:44until blood flowed, just to save him. Please, I have the money. Let him go.
02:50I pawned my mother's only keepsake to pay off his debts. I did everything for him.
02:56Now, my sacrifice couldn't compete with a new girl's tears. I dragged my body upright.
03:01So I'm supposed to be grateful? Grateful he killed my child and took my uterus? Grateful
03:05he sat outside the ICU like that made him a good man?
03:08Evelyn glared, then snapped. She grabbed a small knife from the bedside tray.
03:13She pointed the blade at her own pregnant belly.
03:15I'll cut the baby out! I'll tear my womb out for you! Are you happy now?
03:20Alistair caught her, gripping the blade with his bare palm. Blood dripped from his hand.
03:25He looked at me, cold. Are you seeing this? Do you see what you've pushed
03:29Emmeline into her baby for your feelings? Are you satisfied?
03:33With that, he grabbed Evelyn and walked away. My stitches weren't even out yet.
03:38Every breath felt like a knife twisting in my gut.
03:41Ten years. I gave him everything, only to receive a blank life.
03:45That afternoon, the housekeeper messaged me. The door codes were changed. The note was just
03:50a single line. I sat alone, surgical stitches throbbing. Dusk fell outside the window.
03:57I closed my eyes, remembering when we had nothing ten years ago.
04:08I stood at my front door as darkness fell. I entered the code repeatedly, but it was wrong
04:13every time. Agon and again I tried, failing over and over. Then the housekeeper opened the door.
04:19Don't even think about touching Mr. Ford's things without an apology. This is his property,
04:23and you're not stepping foot inside until you've said you're sorry.
04:26She sized me up. Just apologize. You have no family, no money, you're over 30 and in
04:31Fortal. He has a young pregnant woman, how can you be complete? I stood there. The night wind
04:35pouring into my wounds. She was right. Uterus gone. Child gone. My final dignity stripped
04:41there. I laughed. For the first time in all of this, I actually laughed out loud. The housekeeper
04:47recoiled two steps. A fire burned inside me. Not despair, but clarity. It was a bone deep rage.
04:53Go to hell.
04:54I walked into the night with only one thought. Alistair Ford, you think you've won everything,
05:00but your deadliest secret has been in my hands for ten years. Your infertility report. I hid
05:06it, thinking I'd keep it forever. Now, I will deliver it myself. She didn't understand.
05:12I was laughing at my decade of stupidity, giving a worthless man everything, then losing the right
05:17to your own doorstep. It was the most ridiculous thing in the world. But now, I'm awake. Completely,
05:24utterly awake.
05:28I scraped together my last change to print a dozen reports. Alistair's infertility diagnosis
05:33was inside. So was enough company intel to ruin him. I sent them all to his competitors.
05:39Tell them it's a gift from Mrs. Ford. They'll tip you well. This was my final gift to you,
05:44Alistair. I hope you like it. Last letter mailed. I returned to the Eastside studio where Alistair
05:49and I began. Ten years ago, we had nothing. We rented the cheapest place in the worst neighborhood.
05:55Even instant noodles were considered a luxury back then. Alistair would claim he wasn't hungry
05:59and give me the only egg. Our wedding was held there with no guests. Just a silver ring for under
06:04$200. This place held so much meaning. I secretly bought it after moving to the mansion. I turned the
06:11key and pushed open the door. Two tangled bodies were on the sofa. They wore matching pajamas I had left
06:17in the closet. Close Alistair and I wore when we had nothing else. Now Alistair and Evelyn were wearing
06:23them. I stood at the door and took a deep breath. It still smelled like the old days. The wall
06:29crack
06:29we patched together was still there. The pothos on the windowsill had long since died. I imagined
06:35moving back here to spend our final years together. I never thought I'd return this way.
06:48Alistair! Why bring her here? You know what this place is! Before I could finish, Evelyn slapped
06:53herself hard. Her cheek swelled, eyes pooling with tears. Mrs. Ford, I only wanted to see where
06:58Alistair used to live. If you're upset, I'll kneel and apologize right now. Alistair cupped her face
07:04gently blowing on the red marks. He threw a cold look at the security guard. The guard grabbed my arms.
07:10A palm struck my face repeatedly, one blow after another. Finally, they let go, and I crumpled to the ground.
07:17Why must you cause trouble? Go home and rest if you're sick. I tasted blood. I looked up, tears
07:23and blood mixing. You can go anywhere with anyone, but why destroy this place? By 30, you're rotten
07:28to the core. So why ruin the only thing your 20-year-old self left with? I'm rotten? Without me,
07:36you'd rot
07:36in this dump forever. He dragged me out. The demolition crew arrived. One order. The apartment holding
07:43our memories turned to dust. I stood before the ruins as ash settled in my hair. Evelyn looked
07:48back and smirked. A winner's smile. We married here. You swore to love only me. Now you're
07:54on our sofa with another woman, wearing our pajamas. And you tell me I'm the one making
08:00a scene. Tears ran down my face. Allister stared at my tears. His voice cold. What's it going
08:09to take for you to understand? I gave you the Ford name. The city's best mansion. Bags
08:14worth more than most people's cars. What else must I do for you? You're 30. You can't honestly
08:19expect me to still love you. I gave you status. I gave you comfort. Just make room for Evelyn
08:24and my baby. No. You personally burned everything we had. I want a divorce. Divorce? No way.
08:32Even without love, you're still the most important person to me. I will never divorce you. Evelyn,
08:36I found you too late. I'll give you the city's biggest ceremony. Everyone will know you are
08:43the one I love. I'm your chosen one. The world should know. They will. You deserve it.
08:51I stood behind them, silent. Celebrate all you want. My gift is already on the way.
08:57Before he was done speaking, he turned, took Evelyn by the hand, and led her out.
09:02Evelyn glanced back at me. Her lip curled slightly. It was so faint only I could notice.
09:07But I saw it clearly. It was a triumphant smirk. I stood before the ruins and made a decision.
09:18Evelyn covered her mouth, her eyes rimmed with red. But she shook her head.
09:23I can't. Everyone will call me a mistress.
09:26She turned to me. No one gets to call me the other woman unless she stands beside me as my
09:31bridesmaid.
09:32Holds my bouquet, smiles for the cameras, and tells everyone she's happy for us.
09:37Yes. Alistair saw my silence. His voice dropped.
09:40Audrey, your parents' remains are still in the burial plot I own. You don't want them moved to
09:47some unclaimed public plot, right? My chest hollowed out. Even my breath tasted of blood.
09:53Fine. I'll do it. Evelyn beamed and threw herself into Alistair's arms. He stopped at the door.
09:58It's just a ceremony. You're still Mrs. Ford. We'll travel after the baby arrives. Consider it compensation.
10:06Okay. He didn't know the letters were already on the way. His deadliest secrets were flying toward
10:11every enemy's desk. Alistair's voice dropped as if talking to himself. When I was broke,
10:16only you stayed. But understand, wealth changes a man. His eyes softened for a split second.
10:23Then he turned, took Evelyn's hand, and walked away. The door closed. I stood alone in the empty hallway.
10:33On the day of the ceremony, Alistair had security take me to the dressing room early.
10:37Evelyn complained her dress was heavy.
10:39Mrs. Ford, can you help me with my shoes?
10:42Alistair frowned about to speak.
10:44Babe, could you get me some orange juice? Pretty please?
10:47He smiled and left.
10:50The moment the door closed, she kicked my chest. She sneered down at me.
10:54You don't really think I'm some naive college girl, do you? One who just happened to end up in a
10:59rich
10:59man's bed? Alistair and I have been together for almost 10 years. He married you while dating me,
11:04saying I was too young to suffer. Whenever he made money, he told you debt creptors took it.
11:10Actually, he spent it all on me. $180,000 total. You collapsed at the factory, nearly dragged into
11:16the machinery. Once he found out, he held you, trembling, saying it was all his fault.
11:21All of it, every moment, lies. The bracelet you risked your life to redeem from loanhearts?
11:27Me. He gave it to me, calling it cheap street junk. I thought it was ugly, so I threw it
11:31away.
11:31I simply couldn't stand anymore. For 10 years, I lived every day in a carefully scripted scam,
11:37and the man behind it all was the one I nearly died protecting.
11:40Know the funniest part? He celebrated with me in the bed you bought. Every single time he took your money.
11:51Then you got pregnant. I was so angry I wouldn't let him touch me, so he staged that dinner to
11:57get
11:57you drunk until you miscarried it. While you fought for life in surgery, he was on the phone
12:01with me. He was begging me not to be mad. It hit like a baseball to the skull. My vision
12:07turned black.
12:08He loves me, yet he won't divorce you. You're nothing but dead weight from the past.
12:11She smiled. What would he do if you tried to hurt my baby? My skin crawled. I bolted for the
12:17door.
12:19Glass shattered behind me. A champagne bottle was held against her own belly.
12:23Then she screamed, Alistair, save me. The door exploded inward. Alistair grabbed my wrist and
12:28slammed me to the ground. Evelyn was curled up, blood seeping from under her robe.
12:33It wasn't me!
12:34You dared hurt the child! You disgust me!
12:38Evelyn hid in his arms, secretly wiping a smile from her lips.
12:41You hurt Evelyn's child. Don't blame me for what follows.
12:45There are cameras in the dressing room! Watch this face! It wasn't me!
12:50He didn't look back. He didn't even hesitate for a single second.
12:57Through tears and terror, I heard his command.
13:00Move her parents' ashes to a public plot. Get them off my land.
13:05No! Check the cameras! Watch the tape! It wasn't me! My baby is gone! What's the point
13:12of even living? I might as well be dead!
13:14Alistair turned pale. He lunged to pull her back.
13:18He looked at me. All warmth had vanished.
13:21You've exhausted my last dread of feeling for you. Take her to the police station.
13:24Tell them to give her special care. I want her in pain every day.
13:27Two guards dragged me out. In the hallway, guests whispered and stared.
13:31No one intervened. I looked back at the closed door.
13:35Inside, Evelyn was giving her life's greatest performance.
13:38The cost was my parents' final resting place. Evelyn was rushed to the hospital.
13:44Alistair never left her side. The ear doors shut. No one knew another act was playing out inside.
13:54In the ER, the doctor spoke to Alistair.
13:58Your child? Mr. Ford, you have complete asiocesia. You're sterile. Then whose child is it?
14:03Alistair spun around.
14:04Sterile?
14:06Do you have a death wish?
14:08Mr. Ford, I'm not making this up. This was the result of your premarital fertility screening.
14:11Did Mrs. Ford never tell you?
14:12At the mention of my name, Alistair froze. Then he laughed. A twisted, wrong life.
14:18Audrey? How much did she pay you for this act? To smear Evelyn? To make me think the baby isn't
14:22mine?
14:22He sneered.
14:23Her tricks are pathetic.
14:24If I'm infertile, then what the hell was Audrey pregnant with?
14:27Are you saying she was pregnant by another man?
14:29He was practically married.
14:30She thinks bribing a doctor can fool me? I've been with Evelyn for 10 years!
14:34She thinks some scrap paper erases everything!
14:36He slammed the report down.
14:38Enough! All you have to do is save my baby. If anything happens, the whole hospital pays!
14:44The doctor could only nod, then the surgery resumed.
14:47Alistair didn't know those scraps of paper were flying to offices at courier speed.
14:52Then his phone rang.
14:57Sir, you must return. All the rival CEOs are here.
14:59They say they brought gifts to you.
15:00Ignore them. Just a bunch of losers I've crushed. Have security kick them out.
15:03I only care about Evelyn and my baby.
15:07He was about to hang up, then stopped.
15:09And what about my wife? Has she apologized?
15:11If so, take her to the hospital.
15:14If she cares for Evelyn, I'll drop this.
15:16Not sure, sir.
15:17Then never mind. Let her sit and think it through.
15:19He paused again.
15:21By the way, how is Audrey? Did anyone at least check on Audrey?
15:24It's cold outside.
15:25Didn't you say to let her reflect on her own?
15:27Alistair was silent for three seconds.
15:29Never mind. Just do as I said.
15:31He hung up. His palms were slick with sweat for some reason.
15:34He walked toward the ER. His hand touched the doorknob.
15:37Then came Evelyn's voice from inside.
15:39I told you, I don't want you saving this kid!
15:41Get rid of it! I'll give you a hundred thousand!
15:43Alistair will never know.
15:45Just say, Audrey hurt me and my baby died.
15:48Alistair's hand froze in mid-air.
15:50His entire body went rigid.
15:56Alistair pushed the door open.
15:58Everyone inside froze.
16:00Evelyn's face turned deathly pale.
16:02Her hand hung suspended in mid-air.
16:04Her eyes darted frantically between Alistair and the doctor.
16:07He stared at her, his voice a mere whisper.
16:10What did you say?
16:11What does get rid of it mean?
16:13Our baby can be saved.
16:15Why don't you want it?
16:17One second.
16:17Two seconds.
16:18Then, her acting skills kicked in.
16:21Tears flowed on command.
16:22Her voice shattered perfectly.
16:24She had won countless times with this trick over ten years.
16:27Alistair, since Mrs. Ford doesn't want it born, I'm granting her wish.
16:31She hates this child so much, she'll find a way to kill it after birth.
16:33Better to end it now.
16:34Evelyn, stop. Our baby is innocent.
16:36But this time, Alistair's suspicion didn't completely disappear.
16:39And what about those words about blaming Audrey?
16:43Evelyn stiffened.
16:44Are you taking her side?
16:46Her face full of agony.
16:46Look at me. I'm falling apart and you're defending her?
16:49She sobbed uncontrollably.
16:51I've decided. I'll buy a plane ticket and leave after my baby is born.
16:55I won't stand in your path anymore!
17:02Alistair's expression shifted.
17:03He grabbed her shoulders.
17:05Leave me? I won't allow it.
17:08Neither you nor the baby are leaving.
17:09Whoever hurt you will pay the price.
17:12Will you punish her for me?
17:14Yes.
17:15She dared hurt you and the child.
17:17She'll face the consequences.
17:20Evelyn leaned against him.
17:23Then, will you divorce her?
17:25Alistair fell silent for a long time.
17:29She'll never get near the baby.
17:32But my baby needs an official family name.
17:36Evelyn, you said you loved me most.
17:38And you haven't loved her for a long time.
17:41Alistair closed his eyes.
17:43After a long pause, he said,
17:45You're the one I love most.
17:48But thinking of divorcing her, it feels wrong.
17:51Like something is being forcibly ripped out.
17:53Maybe I'm too sentimental.
17:55I'll send her a Grodd.
17:57She'll never appear before you again.
17:59Evelyn finally smiled and nodded.
18:01The baby is fine.
18:03She can be discharged.
18:05The ceremony is in an hour.
18:07Leaving now, we can still make it.
18:10Alistair looked at her and smiled.
18:12Fine.
18:13As you wish.
18:15In that moment, it hit me deep down.
18:17He'd always known the answer.
18:18He just couldn't bring himself to face it.
18:24Evelyn emerged in her gown.
18:26Alistair stood by her side.
18:28The host raised the microphone.
18:29Wait.
18:30A voice called from the back of the room.
18:32Several men in expensive suits stood up,
18:34their faces beaming with pleasure.
18:36How could we miss such a grand event without gifts?
18:39Alistair's heart turned to ice.
18:41Your gifts can wait until after the ceremony.
18:43But Evelyn recognized them.
18:44The industry's biggest names.
18:46She knew nothing of the bad blood between them and Alistair.
18:50Oh, thank you.
18:51What gifts?
18:51Show me.
18:52A thought flashed.
18:54If it were Audrey, she wouldn't do this.
18:56She would have sensed the danger before anyone spoke.
18:58She likely would have stopped them before they even entered the room.
19:02He was startled.
19:03Why think of Audrey?
19:05He forced the thought down.
19:07Evelyn was the one he protected.
19:09She didn't need to understand these things.
19:11Since Evelyn wants to see,
19:13Go ahead.
19:15Everyone wore a knowing smile.
19:16One man raised his hand and clapped twice.
19:18Then the light died.
19:19The massive LED screen ignited.
19:27Audio of a woman's moan spilled from the speakers.
19:30The screen showed Evelyn, nearly naked, pinned under a man.
19:34Not Alistair.
19:35Alistair's pupils contracted.
19:37He recognized that face.
19:39Her college classmate.
19:40What if you get pregnant?
19:41Even better.
19:42I tried so long, but never conceived his child.
19:44I won't force a divorce.
19:46I'll make him beg me to marry him.
19:47For the sake of the child.
19:48Perfect.
19:49I'd use your stern and pass the baby off as Alistair's.
19:51The classmate laughed.
19:53The city's richest man will raise my kid.
19:55A collective gasp filled the room.
19:57Alistair's smile froze.
19:58He expected photos of him and Evelyn.
20:00He didn't care.
20:01But that footage shattered everything he'd built in ten years.
20:05It's not true!
20:06It's fake!
20:07It's AI!
20:08Someone is out to destroy me!
20:10The rivals laughed.
20:11Mr. Ford, it's not over.
20:12Gift two.
20:13A paternity test.
20:14Oh, and one more thing.
20:16We brought the baby's real father.
20:21White papers cascaded from above.
20:23Covering the venue like snow.
20:25A man was dragged through the side door, his face ashen.
20:28She approached me!
20:29It had nothing to do with me!
20:31Alistair bent down, trembling as he picked up a report.
20:39No.
20:40This is fake.
20:41It must be fake.
20:42If I'm truly sterile, then how did Audrey get pregnant?
20:45She loves me!
20:46She would never betray me!
20:47A cold sneer rose from the crowd.
20:50We have the answer right here.
20:52This is your pre-wettable screening from ten years ago.
20:55Mr. Ford, you are indeed completely sterile.
20:59As for Mrs. Ford, her genetics are extremely rare.
21:03She is the only person recorded who could activate your sperm.
21:05Simply put, she was the only woman who could bear your child.
21:08The doctor looked at Alistair.
21:11Mrs. Ford found out and kept it to herself.
21:13Told no one.
21:14She stayed.
21:16Knowing she was the only woman who could give you a biological child.
21:19And you?
21:21You destroyed them both.
21:23The doctor looked at Alistair, hesitating.
21:26At least you still have one biological child.
21:29Treasure her.
21:30Treasure that baby.
21:34The words hit him.
21:36Alistair staggered back, legs buckling as he collapsed.
21:40My baby.
21:41My precious baby.
21:42He clawed at his hair.
21:43What have I done?
21:45I killed my own child with my own hands.
21:48Footsteps echoed at the entrance.
21:50The uniformed cop said,
21:52Evelyn Parker, you're suspected of false reporting, forgery, and obstruction of justice.
21:57Follow us.
21:58Evelyn lunged at Alistair.
22:00Save me!
22:00I can't go to prison!
22:02You promised to protect me!
22:04Alistair looked up.
22:05His eyes were hollow.
22:08Evelyn Parker, you lied to me.
22:11For you, for another man's bastard, I hurt the only person who loved me.
22:17I killed my only child.
22:19I'll make you pay for everything!
22:22Wild, desperate screams filled the air.
22:25They dragged her toward the exit.
22:27Her screams faded down the hall until they disappeared.
22:30No!
22:30No!
22:31Let me go!
22:32Alistair lunged to his feet and grabbed his assistant's collar.
22:36Where is Audrey?
22:37I'll give her everything.
22:38The company, the money, everything.
22:41Let me see her!
22:41The assistant's face was ashen.
22:43He remained silent for a long time.
22:45Sir, Mrs. Ford has already left.
22:48The ceremony was ruined.
22:50Alistair's face was a mess of tears, his eyes bloodshot with madness.
22:54I'll kneel and beg her if she'll just forgive me.
22:57I'll kneel and beg her if she'll just forgive me.
23:03Sir, she told me to deliver one final message before she went.
23:07Alistair trembled all over.
23:09What message?
23:14From today, we are over.
23:16Never to meet again, in this life or the next.
23:20Afterward, the sterling group collapsed.
23:22The scandal exploded online.
23:24Infertility, a fake ceremony, a decade-long mistress with another man's child.
23:29Partners withdrew.
23:30Stocks plummeted.
23:31Within months, the company was bankrupt.
23:34Rivals carved up the assets.
23:36Someone saw Alistair Ford one last time alone in an empty office.
23:40On his desk sat a silver ring worth less than $200.
23:43The rival CEOs wired money to my account.
23:46I didn't refuse.
23:47It was what they paid for the information.
23:50I used the money to open a cafe.
23:52Small, with good light.
23:53Every morning, I ground beans and brewed coffee myself.
23:56In the afternoon, I read behind the counter.
23:59Life was quiet.
24:00It was enough.
24:01One day, while wiping a cup, I looked up.
24:04A man stood outside the window.
24:05He was thinner.
24:06His clothes no longer fit.
24:08He stared at me through the glass but didn't try to enter.
24:11I put down the cup, turned around, and walked to the back.
24:16Later, I heard he knelt in the rain all night outside the shop.
24:20He kept repeating.
24:28I was wrong.
24:30I was wrong.
24:31Some things cannot be solved by those three words.
24:34That night, I locked the door and walked home.
24:37The air was cool.
24:38The streetlights were warm.
24:40This is life without him.
24:42It is good.
24:43He killed my baby and took my womb.
24:45Moved my parents' ashes behind my back.
24:47Stood there while they slapped me.
24:49Destroyed the only refuge I had left.
24:51And gave ten years of my love to a liar.
24:54I no longer hate him.
24:55Hate takes too much energy.
24:57I simply never want to see him again.
24:59This is how life without him feels.
25:01It is peaceful.
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