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Ten Years of Lies, One Surgery Episode ENGSUB Revenge Romance, Family Secrets
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00:00He forced me to abort. My husband pinned me down on an operating table. He forced me to abort our
00:06baby at 8 months.
00:09Evelyn, his pregnant mistress, stood nearby and watched. He didn't know he was sterile. Only I could carry his child.
00:19Evelyn's baby wasn't even his. He had just killed the only child he would ever have.
00:24I found out during today's checkup, Alistair skipped our usual public hospital.
00:30He took me to a suburban research center. He swapped my prenatal care for an abortion plan. I thought it
00:36was a system error.
00:37No error. I have something to tell you. I have a girlfriend, Evelyn. She's been with me since before we
00:43married.
00:43But she's pregnant. Her child needs the Ford last name.
00:46So you want a divorce?
00:47He wiped gel off my stomach laughing.
00:50What are you talking about? You're my only wife. When your parents are gone, where would you even go if
00:54we got a divorce?
00:55Just adopt Evelyn's child. We're terminating your pregnancy. I can't risk you putting your own child first.
01:01He handed me the consent form.
01:02Be sweet. You'll always be Mrs. Ford.
01:05He said it like he was canceling an order, not killing our 8-month-old baby.
01:09I turned toward the operating room.
01:12No!
01:13Don't bother Alistair Ford!
01:15I hope you never regret today's decision!
01:22I didn't wake up until three days later. The doctor's voice came first.
01:26Mr. Ford, that was reckless.
01:28Eight months is very dangerous.
01:30But demanding a hysterectomy, too, your wife nearly bled out.
01:34Alistair's voice held no concern.
01:36I promised Evelyn only one child, hers.
01:38Ensuring Audrey can't conceive again was safest.
01:43He saw me wake, no panic. He tucked me in, his tone mocking.
01:47I didn't expect the bleeding.
01:49But Evelyn's top medical team was on standby.
01:52Her doctor saved your life. You should thank her.
01:58Alistair Ford.
01:59I punched at his face with all my strength.
02:01You're a monster!
02:02My hand grazed his cheek, leaving no mark.
02:05Just then a small figure flew over.
02:07How dare you hit him!
02:09He sat outside the ICU for three days waiting for you!
02:12I caught Alistair's tender, pained gaze.
02:15I had seen that expression before.
02:18I'll take this.
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.
02:26He held me in pride all night.
02:28Now that same look was for another woman.
02:30And I lay here, no uterus, no child, covered in tubes.
02:38That look.
02:39He had it when loan sharks tried to sever his hands.
02:42I knelt, slamming my forehead until blood flowed, just to save him.
02:47Please, I have the money. Let him go.
02:50I pawned my mother's only keepsake to pay off his debts.
02:52I did everything for him.
02:56Now, my sacrifice couldn't compete with a new girl's tears.
02:59I dragged my body upright.
03:00So I'm supposed to be grateful? Grateful he killed my child and took my uterus?
03:05Grateful he sat outside the ICU like that made him a good man?
03:08Evelyn glared, then snapped.
03:10She grabbed a small knife from the bedside tray.
03:13She pointed the blade at her own pregnant belly.
03:16I'll cut the baby out! I'll tear my womb out for you! Are you happy now?
03:19Evelyn.
03:20Alistair caught her, gripping the blade with his bare palm.
03:23Blood dripped from his hand.
03:25He looked at me, cold.
03:27Are you seeing this? Do you see what you've pushed Evelyn into her baby for your feelings?
03:31Are you satisfied?
03:33With that, he grabbed Evelyn and walked away.
03:36My stitches weren't even out yet.
03:38Every breath felt like a knife twisting in my gut.
03:41Ten years.
03:42I gave him everything, only to receive a blank life.
03:45That afternoon, the housekeeper messaged me.
03:48The door codes were changed.
03:49The note was just a single line.
03:52I sat alone, surgical stitches throbbing.
03:55Dusk 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.
04:10I entered the code repeatedly, but it was wrong every time.
04:14Agon and again I tried, failing over and over.
04:17Then the housekeeper opened the door.
04:19Don't even think about touching Mr. Ford's things without an apology.
04:22This is his property, and you're not stepping foot inside until you've said you're sorry.
04:27She sized me up.
04:28Just apologize.
04:29You have no family, no money, you're over 30 and infertile.
04:31He has a young pregnant woman, how can you be complete?
04:34I stood there, the night wind pouring into my wounds.
04:37She was right.
04:38Uterus gone.
04:39Child gone.
04:40My final dignity stripped bare.
04:42I laughed.
04:43For the first time in all of this, I actually laughed out loud.
04:46The housekeeper recoiled two steps, a fire burned inside me.
04:50Not despair, but clarity.
04:52It was a bone-deep rage.
04:53Go to hell.
04:54I walked into the night with only one thought.
04:57Alistair Ford, you think you've won everything, but your deadliest secret has been in my hands
05:02for ten years.
05:04Your infertility report.
05:05I hid it, thinking I'd keep it forever.
05:08Now, I will deliver it myself.
05:10She didn't understand.
05:11I was laughing at my decade of stupidity, giving a worthless man everything, then losing
05:17the right to your own doorstep.
05:19It was the most ridiculous thing in the world.
05:21But now, I'm awake.
05:23Completely, utterly awake.
05:28I scraped together my last change to print a dozen reports.
05:32Alistair's infertility diagnosis was inside.
05:34So was enough company intel to ruin him.
05:37I sent them all to his competitors.
05:39Tell them it's a gift from Mrs. Ford.
05:41They'll tip you well.
05:42This was my final gift to you, Alistair.
05:44I hope you like it.
05:45Last letter mailed.
05:47I returned to the Eastside studio where Alistair and I began.
05:50Ten years ago, we had nothing.
05:52We rented the cheapest place in the worst neighborhood.
05:55Even instant noodles were considered a luxury back then.
05:58I'm not hungry.
05:58Alistair would claim he wasn't hungry and give me the only egg.
06:01Our wedding was held there with no guests.
06:03Just a silver ring for under $200.
06:06This place held so much meaning.
06:07I secretly bought it after moving to the mansion.
06:10I turned the key and pushed open the door.
06:13Two tangled bodies were on the sofa.
06:15They wore matching pajamas I had left in the closet.
06:18Clothes, Alistair, and I wore when we had nothing else.
06:21Now, Alistair and Evelyn were wearing them.
06:24I stood at the door and took a deep breath.
06:26It still smelled like the old days.
06:28The wall crack we patched together was still there.
06:31The pothos on the windowsill had long since died.
06:34I imagined moving back here to spend our final years together.
06:37I never thought I'd return this way.
06:48Alistair!
06:49Why bring her here?
06:50You know what this place is!
06:51Before I could finish, Evelyn slapped herself hard.
06:54Her cheek swelled, eyes pooling with tears.
06:56Mrs. Ford, I only wanted to see where Alistair used to live.
07:00If you're upset, I'll kneel and apologize right now.
07:03Alistair cupped her face, gently blowing on the red marks.
07:06He threw a cold look at the security guard.
07:08The guard grabbed my arms.
07:10A palm struck my face repeatedly, one blow after another.
07:14Finally, they let go, and I crumpled to the ground.
07:17Why must you cause trouble?
07:18Go home and rest if you're sick.
07:20I tasted blood.
07:22I looked up, tears and blood mixing.
07:24You can go anywhere with anyone, but why destroy this place?
07:27By 30, you're rotten to the core.
07:29So why ruin the only thing your 20-year-old self left me?
07:33I'm rotten?
07:34Without me, you'd rot in this dump forever.
07:38He dragged me out.
07:39The demolition crew arrived.
07:41One order.
07:42The apartment holding our memories turned to dust.
07:44I stood before the ruins as ash settled in my hair.
07:47Evelyn looked back and smirked.
07:49A winner's smile.
07:50We married here.
07:52You swore to love only me.
07:54Now you're on our sofa with another woman, wearing our pajamas.
07:58And you tell me I'm the one making a scene?
08:04Tears ran down my face.
08:06Alistair stared at my tears, his voice cold.
08:08What's it going to take for you to understand?
08:10I gave you the Ford name.
08:12The city's best mansion.
08:14Bags worth more than most people's cars.
08:17What else must I do for you?
08:18You're 30.
08:19You can't honestly expect me to still love you.
08:21I gave you status.
08:22I gave you comfort.
08:23Just make room for Evelyn and my baby.
08:24No.
08:25You personally burned everything we had.
08:29I want a divorce.
08:30Divorce?
08:31No way.
08:32Even without love, you're still the most important person to me.
08:34I will never divorce you.
08:35Evelyn, I found you too late.
08:39I'll give you the city's biggest ceremony.
08:42Everyone will know you are the one I love.
08:45I'm your chosen one.
08:47The world should know.
08:48They will.
08:50You deserve it.
08:51I stood behind them, silent.
08:53Celebrate all you want.
08:55My 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.
09:03Her lip curled slightly.
09:05It was so faint only I could notice.
09:07But I saw it clearly.
09:08It was a triumphant smirk.
09:10I stood before the ruins and made a decision.
09:18Evelyn covered her mouth, her eyes rimmed with red.
09:21But she shook her head.
09:22I can't.
09:24Everyone will call me a mistress.
09:26She turned to me.
09:28No one gets to call me the other woman unless she stands beside me as my bridesmaid.
09:32Holds my bouquet, smiles for the cameras, and tells everyone she's happy for us.
09:37Alistair saw my silence.
09:39His voice dropped.
09:40Audrey.
09:42Your parents' remains are still in the burial plot I own.
09:46You don't want them moved to some unclaimed public plot, right?
09:49My chest hollowed out.
09:51Even my breath tasted of blood.
09:53Fine.
09:54I'll do it.
09:55Evelyn beamed and threw herself into Alistair's arms.
09:57He stopped at the door.
09:59It's just a ceremony.
10:00You're still Mrs. Ford.
10:01We'll travel after the baby arrives.
10:03Consider it compensation.
10:06He didn't know the letters were already on the way.
10:09His deadliest secrets were flying toward every enemy's desk.
10:12Alistair's voice dropped as if talking to himself.
10:15When I was broke, only you stayed.
10:17But understand, wealth changes a man.
10:21His eyes softened for a split second.
10:23Then he turned, took Evelyn's hand, and walked away.
10:26The door closed.
10:27I 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?
10:46Pretty please?
10:47He smiled and left.
10:50The moment the door closed, she kicked my chest.
10:53She sneered down at me.
10:54You don't really think I'm some naive college girl, do you?
10:57One who just happened to end up in a rich man's bed?
11:00Alistair and I have been together for almost ten years.
11:03He married you while dating me, saying I was too young to suffer.
11:07Whenever he made money, he told you debt creptors took it.
11:10Actually, he spent it all on me.
11:12One hundred and eighty thousand dollars total.
11:14You collapsed at the factory, nearly dragged into the machinery.
11:17Once he found out, he held you, trembling.
11:20Saying it was all his fault.
11:22All of it, every moment, lies.
11:24The bracelet you risked your life to redeem from loanhearts?
11:27Me.
11:27He gave it to me, calling it cheap street junk.
11:29I thought it was ugly, so I threw it away.
11:31I simply couldn't stand any more.
11:33For ten years, I lived every day in a carefully scripted scam.
11:37And the man behind it all was the one I nearly died protecting.
11:40You know the funniest part?
11:41He celebrated with me in the bed you bought.
11:46Every single time he took your money.
11:51Then you got pregnant.
11:53I was so angry I wouldn't let him touch me.
11:55So he staged that dinner to get you drunk until you miscarried it.
11:59While you fought for life in surgery, he was on the phone with me.
12:02He was begging me not to be mad.
12:04It hit like a baseball to the skull.
12:06My vision turned black.
12:08He loves me, yet he won't divorce you.
12:10You're nothing but dead weight from the past.
12:11She smiled.
12:12What would he do if you tried to hurt my baby?
12:15My skin crawled.
12:16I bolted for the door.
12:19Glass shattered behind me.
12:20A champagne bottle was held against her own belly.
12:23Then she screamed,
12:24Alistair, save me.
12:25The door exploded inward.
12:27Alistair grabbed my wrist and slammed me to the ground.
12:30Evelyn was curled up, blood seeping from under her robe.
12:33It wasn't me!
12:34You dared hurt the child!
12:36You disgust me!
12:38Evelyn hid in his arms, secretly wiping a smile from her lips.
12:41You hurt Evelyn's child.
12:43Don't blame me for what follows.
12:45There are cameras in the dressing room!
12:47Watch the tape!
12:49It wasn't me!
12:50He didn't look back.
12:51He 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.
13:02Get them off my land.
13:04No!
13:06Check the cameras!
13:07Watch the tape!
13:08It wasn't me!
13:09My baby is gone!
13:11What's the point of even living?
13:13I might as well be dead!
13:14Alistair turned pale.
13:15He lunged to pull her back.
13:18He looked at me.
13:19All warmth had vanished.
13:21You've exhausted my last dread of feeling for you.
13:23Take her to the police station.
13:24Tell them to give her special care.
13:25I want her in pain every day.
13:27Two guards dragged me out.
13:29In the hallway, guests whispered and stared.
13:32No one intervened.
13:33I looked back at the closed door.
13:35Inside, Evelyn was giving her life's greatest performance.
13:39The cost was my parents' final resting place.
13:42Evelyn was rushed to the hospital.
13:44Alistair never left her side.
13:46The ear doors shut.
13:48No one knew another act was playing out inside.
13:54In the ER, the doctor spoke to Alistair.
13:58Your child?
13:59Mr. Ford, you have complete azeosiasia.
14:01You're sterile.
14:01Then whose child is it?
14:03Alistair spun around.
14:04Sterile?
14:07Do you have a death wish?
14:08Mr. Ford, I'm not making this up.
14:09This was the result of your premarital fertility screening.
14:11Did Mrs. Ford never tell you?
14:12At the mention of my name, Alistair froze.
14:15Then he laughed.
14:16A twisted, long laugh.
14:18Audrey?
14:18How much did she pay you for this act?
14:20To smear Evelyn?
14:21To make me think the baby isn't mine?
14:22He sneered.
14:23Her tricks are pathetic.
14:25If 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 worried.
14:30She thinks bribing a doctor can fool me?
14:32I've been with Evelyn for ten years!
14:34She thinks some scrap paper erases everything!
14:37He slammed the report down.
14:38Enough!
14:39All you have to do is save my baby.
14:41If anything happens, the whole hospital pays!
14:44The doctor could only nod.
14:45Then 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.
14:58All the rival CEOs are here.
14:59They say they brought gifts to you.
15:00Ignore them.
15:01Just a bunch of losers I've crushed.
15:02Have 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?
15:10Has 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.
15:18Let her sit and think it through.
15:19He paused again.
15:21By the way, how is Audrey?
15:22Did 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.
15:30Just do as I said.
15:30He hung up.
15:31His palms were slick with sweat for some reason.
15:34He walked toward the ER.
15:36His hand touched the doorknob.
15:37Then came Evelyn's voice from inside.
15:39I don't want you saving this kid!
15:41Get rid of it!
15:42I'll give you $100,000!
15:44Alistair will never know.
15:45Just say, Audrey hurt me and my baby died.
15:48Alistair's hand froze in midair.
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 midair.
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?
16:16One second.
16:18Two 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.
16:35Our baby is innocent.
16:36But this time, Alistair's suspicion didn't completely disappear.
16:39What 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.
16:47I'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.
17:06Leave me?
17:06I 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.
17:36You 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,
17:44You're the one I love most.
17:48But thinking of divorcing her, it feels wrong.
17:51Like something is being forcely ripped out.
17:54Maybe I'm too sentimental.
17:56I'll send her a Grodd.
17:57She'll never appear before you again.
17:59Evelyn finally smiled and nodded.
18:02The baby is fine.
18:03She can be discharged.
18:05The ceremonies is in an hour.
18:08Leaving now, we can still make it.
18:10Alistair looked at her and smiled.
18:12Fine. As 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.
18:40Your 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. What gifts? Show me!
18:52A thought flashed.
18:53If 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.
19:08She didn't need to understand these things.
19:11Since Evelyn wants to see, go ahead.
19:14Everyone wore a knowing smile.
19:16One man raised his hand and clapped twice.
19:18Then the lights 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 for 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 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, a man was dragged through the side door, his face ashen.
20:28She approached me!
20:29It had nothing to do with me!
20:32Alistair bent down, trembling as he picked up a report.
20:39No, this 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, knowing 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.
21:44What 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!
22:01I 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,
22:14I hurt the only person who loved me.
22:17I killed my only child.
22:18Wild, I'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!
22:31No!
22:31Let me go!
22:32Alistair lunged to his feet and grabbed his assistant's collar.
22:36Where's 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,
22:46Mrs. Ford has already left.
22:48The ceremony was ruined.
22:50Alistair's face was a mess of tears,
22:52his 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.
23:02Sir,
23:04she told me to deliver one final message before she went.
23:07Alistair trembled all over.
23:08What message?
23:14From today, we are over.
23:16Never to meet again,
23:18in this life or the next.
23:20Afterward,
23:21the Sterling Group collapsed.
23:22The scandal exploded online.
23:24Infertility,
23:25a fake ceremony,
23:26a decade-long mistress with another man's child.
23:29Partners withdrew.
23:30Stocks plummeted.
23:31Within months,
23:32the company was bankrupt.
23:34Rivals carved up the assets.
23:35Someone saw Alistair Ford one last time
23:38alone 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,
23:54I ground beans and brewed coffee myself.
23:56In the afternoon,
23:57I read behind the counter.
23:59Life was quiet.
24:00It was enough.
24:01One day,
24:02while wiping a cup,
24:03I looked up.
24:04A man stood outside the window.
24:06He was thinner.
24:06His clothes no longer fit.
24:08He stared at me through the glass,
24:10but didn't try to enter.
24:11I put down the cup,
24:13turned around,
24:14and walked to the back.
24:16Later,
24:17I heard he knelt in the rain all night outside the shop.
24:20He kept repeating,
24:31some things cannot be solved by those three words.
24:35That night,
24:35I locked the door and walked home.
24:37The air was cool.
24:39The 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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