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They Divorced Her on April Fools' Day — She Wasn't Joking 25 Eps SD Drama
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00:00Today is our third wedding anniversary. I got my husband a little surprise.
00:04I couldn't wait to see the look on his face.
00:06Relax, I'm definitely divorcing her.
00:10She's already been through two divorces. The entire Upper East Side has judged her for it already.
00:15There's no way she'd dare go through a third one.
00:18You really know how to play this.
00:20Giving her divorce papers on April Fool's Day?
00:22Even if she loses it afterward, you can just say it was a joke, sweet-tucker a bit, and she'll
00:27forgive you.
00:28What's she actually going to do?
00:30Don't forget the promise we made senior year.
00:33Lila's wedding is next week.
00:35For her last bachelorette party, every one of us has to be single.
00:38The surprise was on me.
00:39Three marriages, three men I'd do anything for.
00:42And this is how they repay me?
00:43With a toast and a laugh.
00:45Joey, I need your help.
00:46My grandfather trusts you.
00:47The Carmichael name means everything to him.
00:49If you marry me, he'll hand me the inheritance.
00:51Please.
00:51Joey, they're forcing me into a marriage I don't want.
00:53You're the only one who can help.
00:54If they think I'm already married, they'll back off.
00:55Sure. When do we go?
00:56I never imagined that every sacrifice I made for them would one day become the reason they believe they could
01:02manipulate me so easily.
01:03Then I went home to the man who just told his friends she won't make a scene.
01:07Coming back. I would have picked you up. Have you eaten?
01:09I already did.
01:11Oh right, babe. There's something I need to discuss with you. We need to separate our assets for a while.
01:15So this is what it felt like to be the easiest person to handle.
01:18The company's been having some issues lately. We need to separate our assets for a while.
01:23The lawyers on Wall Street suggested we only do it on paper without actually separating.
01:27In the short time I'd been gone, he'd already prepared everything.
01:31Once things calm down, we'll remarry. It'll only be for a few months.
01:35I know this is sudden, but Sebastian and Ethan called me earlier today.
01:39They kept implying that when you helped them before, you never hesitated.
01:43But somehow with me, it's different.
01:45They even joked that a woman who's already been divorced twice would never dare go through a third one, said
01:50you wouldn't have the guts.
01:51I've already thought it through.
01:53Tomorrow happens to be April Fool's Day.
01:56We'll go file tomorrow, throw the divorce papers in their faces, scare the hell out of them, and see if
02:00they ever dare underestimate you again.
02:02Besides, it's April Fool's Day. Everything can be brushed off as a joke.
02:05Once the company gets through this rough pitch, we'll officially remarry.
02:08Nobody will say a thing.
02:09There was expectation in his eyes now, and just the right amount of vulnerability.
02:14Babe, you wouldn't really let them look down on me, would you?
02:17I stared into his eyes for a very long time.
02:19Those same eyes, clinking glasses with them an hour ago.
02:24I won't.
02:26Then get some rest. Tomorrow morning, after we sign everything, we'll head over and...
02:30Call them. Tell them they can stop worrying now.
02:32He probably hadn't expected me to agree so easily.
02:36You're seriously the best.
02:38I let him kiss me. Inside, my heart was as still and lifeless as dead water.
02:43He took the agreement to the study to make a call.
02:46She signed.
02:46See? I told you, Joey is the easiest to handle.
02:50The easiest to handle.
02:52Keep Leela steady on your end. I'll come over once I'm done.
02:55I sat in the room for a long time.
02:57A message from Ethan.
02:59Haven't seen you in a while?
03:01Want to get together?
03:02Before, I would have replied, sure.
03:04I would have carefully considered what to wear, what makeup to put on.
03:07I would have thought about how to protect grace and reputation in front of them to show them I had
03:11married well.
03:12To keep them from being at odds with Grayson.
03:14After all, on one side were friends I'd grown up with, and on the other was the husband I deeply
03:19loved.
03:19Both were people I treasured.
03:20I didn't want them to remain enemies for life, but now I couldn't even be bothered to reply.
03:25Passing the study, his voice was low, but carried a casual ease I had never heard before.
03:31The ease of someone who no longer needed to act or pretend.
03:34He had never once spoken to me like that.
03:37My phone lit up again.
03:38This time it was Sebastian.
03:39Heard you're getting divorced again?
03:41Grayson is such a scumbag.
03:42He doesn't deserve you.
03:43Don't be sad.
03:44Your grandfather's 80th birthday banquet is coming up.
03:46Ethan and I will go celebrate with him.
03:48Let's all get together.
03:49How beautifully he spoke.
03:51I suddenly wanted to know, what kind of person was Lila Pendrelground in really?
03:59I got it, babe.
04:01I knew you wouldn't be asleep yet.
04:06What are you doing here?
04:12Oh, sister-in-law is here too.
04:15Joey, she's had too much to drink.
04:17We were taking her home, but she insisted on stopping by.
04:20Grayson, your wife is still at home.
04:23Don't you know to keep your distance?
04:24You got her this drunk and brought her to my house, and you're telling me to keep your distance?
04:28I got her drunk?
04:29Look, it's because you post about being single on your moments.
04:33Fine.
04:33You're noble.
04:34You're proper.
04:35I've delivered the person who got drunk over you.
04:36Handle it yourself.
04:40All right, all right.
04:41Stop fighting.
04:42Lila just stopped by on the way to say hello.
04:44You're all here at just the right time.
04:46There's something I'd like you to witness in person.
04:48Two copies.
04:49Both signed.
04:50Since everyone is here, why not take a clear look?
04:53Joey, we can talk about this privately.
04:55There's no need to-
04:55Since sister-in-law has brought it up, can I ask, when are you moving out?
05:00This house is under my name.
05:02You can't keep living here forever, can you?
05:05The house in her name?
05:08In that instant, a flood of images.
05:11This is our home.
05:13I'll handle the paperwork.
05:14Don't worry about it.
05:16Every piece of furniture in this place was something I'd picked out trip after trip to the furniture stores.
05:20The entire layout was arranged to his taste.
05:23I never cared whose name was on the property deed,
05:26but I never imagined that the home meant for our marriage would bear another woman's name.
05:30I'm leaving.
05:31Now.
05:32Joey.
05:34Tomorrow, 9 o'clock.
05:36City Hall, Marriage Registry.
05:39Man, she's something.
05:40Even more cooperative than when I begged her to marry me.
05:43I stood by the elevator, listening to this unfamiliar story.
05:46In the mirror, I looked calmer than I had imagined.
05:53Be good.
05:54Find somewhere to stay up in a few days.
05:56Pick me up in a few days?
05:58He made it sound like I'd just gone out for groceries and would be right back.
06:01No need, Grayson.
06:03No need to come get me.
06:05The next morning at 9, outside the City Hall Marriage Registry.
06:09When I arrived, Grayson was already waiting.
06:11He leaned against his car door, and when he saw me get out, he stubbed out his cigarette and walked
06:15over.
06:16Where did you go last night?
06:18Grandfather's house.
06:18I had already stopped owing him any real answers.
06:21He nodded.
06:22His gaze languid on my face for a moment, and he suddenly reached out to touch my hair.
06:25I turned my head away.
06:26His hand hung in midair for a second, then withdrawed.
06:28Joey.
06:29I know you saved my face in front of Sebastian and Ethan.
06:32I appreciate it.
06:32As for the house, Lila needed a New York State residency, which requires owning property.
06:37I figured it was just a name on paper.
06:38You married down to be with me, so I didn't think you'd care about such things.
06:41That's why I didn't tell you.
06:42I looked into his eyes and said nothing.
06:44Wouldn't care?
06:45He gave away our marital home to another woman, and dismissed it with a single line.
06:49It wasn't that he thought I wouldn't care.
06:51It was that he simply didn't care whether I care.
06:53Anyway, you have residency rights to the house.
06:55After the divorce, stay somewhere else for a while.
06:56Once I've sorted things out on my end, I'll bring you back.
06:58I nearly laughed out loud.
06:59Even now, he still thought I was playing along with his charade.
07:02Let's go.
07:03Let's get this done.
07:05He followed quickly.
07:06The paperwork went faster than expected.
07:08Signatures, thumbprints, photos submitted.
07:10The marriage registry finally pressed the steel seal down.
07:12A soft click.
07:13The divorce decree in my hands was just a few thin pages.
07:16Similar to the marriage certificate, only a different color.
07:18I need to take a call.
07:19Wait here for me.
07:20I'll give you a ride back later.
07:24Lila.
07:26I stood still, quietly watching his back.
07:28He hung up and walked back quickly.
07:30His expression somewhat urgent.
07:31Something came up.
07:32Head back on your own for now.
07:33I'll contact you later.
07:34Only after he walked out the front door did I slowly turn and walk toward the marriage
07:38registration window on the other side.
07:40When Grayson walked out of City Hall, the sun was already high in the sky.
07:43He looked at the divorce a treat in his hand, then checked his phone.
07:45April 1st.
07:46April Fool's Day.
07:47That's right.
07:47It was today.
07:48A client's call when denied him in 10 minutes searched him slightly.
07:50His phone rang suddenly, glanced back at the City Hall entrance.
07:53Why hadn't Joey come out yet?
07:55He hesitated, then turned to walk back.
07:58He wanted to go in and say a couple more words to her.
08:00At least set a date for remarriage so she wouldn't overthink things.
08:03Before he'd taken more than a few steps, he collided with a man coming through the door.
08:07Sorry.
08:07Two documents lay side by side, his divorce decree and the other man's marriage certificate.
08:12A gust of wind flipped the cover of the other man's marriage certificate halfway open,
08:15revealing a corner of the photo inside.
08:16No problem.
08:17The man picked up his marriage certificate first, his voice.
08:19Congratulations, getting married today.
08:22Congratulations to you too.
08:23Grayson froze, not quite catching the meaning.
08:26The man had already tucked the marriage certificate into his inner pocket, his gaze sweeping briefly
08:30across Graydon's face without lingering.
08:32He turned and walked away.
08:33Grayson stared after him, a thought growing heavier in his mind.
08:37It was April Fool's Day.
08:38Who would choose today to get married?
08:40And this man's voice, his build.
08:42He felt like he'd seen him somewhere before.
08:44Wait!
08:45The man stopped and turned slightly, his expression still indifferent.
08:49His phone rang at just the wrong moment.
08:51He glanced down, it was Ethan.
08:53He hesitated for a second, looked up to say one moment,
08:55but the man in the dark gray French coat had already disappeared around the corner.
08:59He didn't answer the call.
09:00Just as he was about to turn back and find Joey, his phone buzzed again.
09:03This time it was a location from Sebastian.
09:05Hurry up.
09:06We need to reach the island before sunset.
09:08His steps halted.
09:10The island.
09:11He remembered what Leela had said, making a wish by the sea on their high school graduation day.
09:15She said that before her wedding she wanted everyone to go to that private island in the Hamptons
09:18and go wild for three days and nights cashing in the last of their youth.
09:22At the time, everyone thought it was the most romantic plaqued in the world.
09:25Now she was really getting married, and the time had come to fulfill it.
09:28But the island resort didn't accept outside guests.
09:31Entry required an exclusive membership.
09:33Among their group, the only one who held that ticket was him, so he couldn't be late.
09:37If he went back for Joey and got caught up in a drawn-out conversation, he wouldn't make it.
09:41He didn't hesitate any further and walked toward the parking lot.
09:48Grayson, why are you so late?
09:51I've been waiting for you for ages.
09:54He looks down at her.
09:55She tilts her face up and smiles, her eyes bright, exactly the same as she was in high school.
10:01All right, I'll drink.
10:03Grayson still dotes on Leela like crazy.
10:06Some things never change.
10:10Aw, someone's just jealous.
10:12When they arrive at the resort, the sky has already darkened.
10:17Starlights hang all over the terrace.
10:20Speaking of which, Leela, you're getting married next week.
10:23None of us have met the groom yet.
10:24You've hidden him really well.
10:26Groom?
10:27What groom?
10:29Aren't you getting married next week?
10:33April Fool's Day!
10:37You've been falling for it every year for so long.
10:40All right, all right, you got us good.
10:42You had all of us fooled.
10:44Hey, wait!
10:45Leela isn't married, Grayson just got divorced, we're all single now!
10:50After all these years, you two still pretending to be just friends?
10:54Everyone knows high school, you two can't live without each other.
10:57You're drunk.
10:59I'm not drunk.
11:00I'm dead serious.
11:02You're both single?
11:03Just get together.
11:05Get together!
11:07Get together!
11:08He left his wife for you!
11:10You gotta hold up!
11:11Grayson, you're not gonna join in and mess with me too, right?
11:14He's not messing around.
11:15He means it.
11:20Grayson, are you even listening to me?
11:23Everyone's messing with me.
11:25Don't you join in too, okay?
11:26Who are you thinking about?
11:28Huh?
11:28Nothing.
11:29I'm just gonna hit the restroom.
11:32She's definitely waiting for my call.
11:34The last two fake divorces she texted right away.
11:37She'll do the same this time.
11:38She's just waiting for me to go first.
11:44Can you get me a glass of water?
11:47Want me to get that?
11:53Joey?
11:56You picked up?
12:00You picked up.
12:01I just wanted to ask you how you've been lately.
12:05Joey?
12:10Who is that?
12:11Grayson, you're drunk.
12:13I'm not drunk!
12:14Who's there with you?
12:18Grayson, it's late.
12:20Get some rest.
12:21Joey?
12:22I have things to do tomorrow.
12:25What things?
12:46I called her.
12:48She asked nothing.
12:50Not why I called, if I drank, or if I was happy.
12:54Nothing at all.
12:56Last two fake divorces, she texted.
12:58I took it all for granted.
12:59God damn it.
13:04Grayson!
13:05Where have you been?
13:08What happened to your hand?
13:10Nothing, just bumped it.
13:11Let me see.
13:12I'm fine.
13:15Every drink burned.
13:20I lost count.
13:22Her voice played on repeat.
13:26Grayson, you need to stop drinking.
13:33Do you know who I am?
13:36Yeah.
13:38Lila.
13:39Come on, let's get you to your room.
13:46Don't.
13:47I got it.
13:53Here, drink some water.
13:56Grayson?
13:59You really drank too much tonight.
14:02Wow.
14:03Your heart's racing.
14:05Grayson?
14:06Hmm.
14:08Remember senior year?
14:09I walked you home once when you were wasted, too.
14:12You muddled all night about how bad things were at home.
14:15How you'd make it big someday.
14:17You said something else.
14:19What did I say?
14:21You said, I wish someone would just stay with me.
14:26I stayed.
14:32Lila.
14:34You don't have to think about anything.
14:37Shh.
14:38Shh.
14:39Shh.
14:39Shh.
14:40Shh.
14:43The kiss trailed down his neck.
14:54She smiled.
14:56She'd won.
14:57Their bodies tangled.
15:01Does it hurt?
15:08That was the last straw.
15:21They slept in each other's arms.
15:26Reality hit him hard.
15:32Morning.
15:36Nothing from Joey.
15:42Grayson? Why are you so late?
15:47About last night. I'm sorry.
15:52You're saying sorry to me?
15:54I know. I don't know what to say.
15:57Look at me. I can barely stand.
16:01Grayson, how long are you going to keep pretending?
16:04Back in high school, her grandpa blackmailed you into dating her with that scholarship?
16:09You're already at the top now. What are you still scared of?
16:13Her grandpa didn't blackrail me. I pursued her.
16:16I guess I was wrong. Just go.
16:20What did you two do last night?
16:22Dude, you crossed a line. You and Joey are still faking the divorce, remember?
16:28I'm talking to you.
16:33Let go.
16:37Did you sleep with her?
16:39Grayson, do you even know what you're doing?
16:41You just got fake divorce from Joey yesterday and you're sleeping with Leela today?
16:44What the hell do you take her for?
16:47I didn't ask you to meddle in my business.
16:54I didn't ask you to meddle in my business.
17:00You done?
17:04Why didn't you hit back?
17:07I'll take responsibility for her.
17:10Responsibility? With what?
17:12You just got divorced yesterday and you're talking about being responsible to someone else today?
17:16How the hell is that fair to Joey?
17:17What the hell do you want me to do?
17:19Enough. Stop arguing.
17:20Grayson, calm down.
17:21You can't make rational choices like this.
17:23I'll go wash my face.
17:26He tried to escape for a moment.
17:28People always take what they have for granted until they nearly lose it.
17:33Grayson!
17:34Don't come any closer!
17:39Just step down first. We can talk about this.
17:43There's nothing to say.
17:45Back in high school, you wrote me a love letter.
17:47Then she showed up and you left me.
17:50Now you're divorced from her and you still don't want me.
17:52Just go! Go back to that woman!
17:54I'm not leaving! I'll stay with you!
17:56Really?
17:57I mean it.
18:02This way you can keep your promise and stay with me.
18:08Do you remember my other dream?
18:10She stood at the study door for a long time.
18:13She stood at the study door for a long time.
18:16Long enough for the sound of pages turning inside to stop.
18:20Come in.
18:27Go on.
18:29I got divorced.
18:30Who asked for it?
18:32He did.
18:34April Fool's Day.
18:36He said it was a prank. Sebastian and Ethan planned it together.
18:40You signed it.
18:42I did.
18:44When?
18:45Last week.
18:46Last week.
18:47At City Hall.
18:50You didn't come here to tell me you got divorced.
18:53No.
18:53Then what do you want?
18:55Sebastian Vaughn.
18:57The zoning permit for his land on Long Island.
18:59You pulled strings for it three years ago.
19:00Revoke it.
19:01Ethan Ross.
19:02The three key accounts for his logistics firm, the ones with Carmichael Group backing, terminate them.
19:08All Upper East resources, connections, access, linked to the Carmichael name, cut it off.
19:13He did something Joey never saw coming.
19:16I funded those two boys.
19:19I bought Sebastian his inheritance.
19:21I lined up Ethan's clients.
19:27Where is Grayson?
19:31You don't need to touch his company.
19:33Reason?
19:35He's good.
19:36He can stand on his own, with or without the Carmichael name.
19:40Go get some sleep.
19:41I'll have Mr. Carter handle the birthday banquet tomorrow.
19:45Grandpa.
19:45What is it now?
19:47That ring.
19:48Keep it for me.
19:49I don't want it anymore, but I don't want to throw it away either.
19:52The door clicked shut.
19:54The grandpa was alone in the study.
19:58Mr. Carter.
19:59Sir.
19:59I'm making two changes to the guest list for next month's birthday banquet.
20:03Go ahead, sir.
20:05After hanging up, the old man sat still with his eyes closed.
20:09He pushed himself up so fast that his chair shot backward.
20:13It crashed to the floor with a heavy thud.
20:16He lifted his right foot and kicked the side table hard.
20:20One cup shattered against the fireplace.
20:23Shards glinted like water in moonlight.
20:26He stared at the mess.
20:27His chest heaved violently twice.
20:30We build them up only to watch them crumble.
20:34And in the end, we are left with the ghosts of what we lost.
20:41He kicked again, straight into the base of the bookshelf.
21:03The world is watching, and they only see the perfect picture.
21:08The plaza's 80th birthday gala.
21:10Only New York's elite.
21:12Excuse me, gentlemen.
21:13You're not on the guest list.
21:16Check again.
21:17We're Joey's childhood friends.
21:19We've spent every holiday at her house.
21:20Sorry, sir.
21:21If you're not on the list, you're not on the list.
21:23No exceptions.
21:24Who's the Vaughn and Ross losers?
21:25Both ex-husbands, right?
21:27Showing up at her grandpa's birthday?
21:28Remarry?
21:29Haven't you heard?
21:29The old man's announcing a big, happy surprise tonight.
21:37We've been coming to this gala every single year.
21:40We have more right to be here than anyone else here.
21:47Mr. Carter.
21:48Gentlemen, you are no longer welcome here.
21:50Please leave.
21:57Let's go.
21:59Why?
22:00Joey and I grew up together.
22:03Sebastian.
22:07Let's go.
22:09Some things, once broken, stay broken.
22:15What's wrong?
22:20What's wrong?
22:23The golden dome he knew so well was slipping away.
22:28Three days after the rejection.
22:32What have you done?
22:34The Long Island permit's blocked.
22:36New regulation?
22:37Bullshit!
22:38That land was a wedding gift from Joey's grandpa.
22:41It got him the Vaughn family inheritance.
22:45He had nowhere else to turn.
22:47The number you have dialed is no longer in service.
22:51He put down the phone.
22:53And a memory came flooding back.
22:56Don't be afraid.
22:57I'm here for you.
23:00She was his only way out.
23:03Now he had nothing left.
23:07All three clients bailed on the same day.
23:11It's the Carmichael thing.
23:13Everyone's reevaluating the risk.
23:16He had lost everything he'd built.
23:21He slammed the phone down.
23:27Apologize to the Carmichael's tomorrow.
23:29With me.
23:34He put down the phone.
23:3815-year-old Joey under the Osmega tree.
23:42He'd hidden it for over 10-year years.
23:46He thought she'd see him someday.
23:49Lena loved the ocean more than anything.
23:51He used to lie to Joey about business trips.
23:53But this time, he felt nothing but dread.
23:56He wanted to go back to New York.
23:58But Lena got sick and wouldn't let him leave.
24:01Days turned into weeks.
24:02And weeks into a month.
24:05He returned to grab his forgotten phone.
24:08You've kept him stuck for months.
24:10Still didn't win him over?
24:11I don't buy he's that innocent.
24:14Ugh.
24:15Faking sickness.
24:17Kept him trapped here.
24:18But I sent all our photos to JoLynn.
24:24She knows.
24:25She ought to step aside for good.
24:31What did you send to Joey?
24:35Grayson!
24:36Why are you back?
24:37I was only messing with my friend.
24:39Just a joke?
24:41Grayson!
24:41That's my phone!
24:45I've sent them to her.
24:47She'll lose her cool easily.
24:48Rich Iris can't steal a man from me.
24:52You call this a harmless joke?
25:00When did you take all these photos?
25:04Grayson, just let me explain.
25:05I asked you when!
25:12You were never sick at all.
25:13A fever?
25:15I stayed up beside you every night, waking at every single cough of yours, truly believing you were uneal.
25:22I thought I was taking care of you.
25:24But I was nothing but your fool.
25:26Grayson, I didn't mean it.
25:28I just...
25:31Just what?
25:31Trying to trap me here?
25:33Keep me away from her?
25:36Yes.
25:37I'm determined.
25:38I'm determined to keep you by myself.
25:42Did you think I had an easy time these two months?
25:44Do you think I don't know who's on your mind?
25:46You scroll through her photos late at night thinking I'm sound asleep?
25:49What's wrong with faking illness or sending those photos?
25:52You lied to her about business trips just to be with me?
25:55Aren't you playing her too?
25:56Did you think I've had an easy two months?
25:58Do you know who's on your mind?
26:00You scroll her photos late at night thinking I'm sound asleep?
26:03What's wrong with faking sickness?
26:04You lied to her about work trips to be with me?
26:07Aren't you fooling her too?
26:13This one.
26:14Hotel Balcony.
26:15You claimed you were watching the ocean and ignored my three...
26:19Enough!
26:29You swatted my phone.
26:32You did it all for her.
26:33I didn't lay a hand on you.
26:35You hit at me all the same.
26:37Every thought in your head belongs to her.
26:38Don't think I can't feel it.
26:40Do you honestly think I liked faking illness?
26:43Do you think I wanted to trap you this way?
26:45I didn't mean-
26:46You did!
26:47You're always thinking of her while shopping or holding me!
26:52Your arms were always loose when you held me.
26:55Does a woman not feel the difference between a tight or loose embrace?
26:59Always loose, every single time.
27:07Grayson, you're leaving, aren't you?
27:10Are you going back to her after all?
27:13Grayson, don't leave!
27:14You promised you'd stay with me!
27:16I only made that promise under the belief you were really sick.
27:19Pretend I'm still sick.
27:20Still feverish and coughing.
27:22You said you'd wait till I recover!
27:24Feel it!
27:25I still have a fever!
27:27Grayson took in her tear-swound eyes.
27:29He turned without a word and walked toward the doorway.
27:32Grayson?
27:33You're really leaving for good, aren't you?
27:36Step out this door and never come back again.
27:40He left without a glance, hurrying through hallway, elevator, and lobby.
27:44He set New York as destination.
27:472847 miles.
27:4841 hour drive.
27:50Driving non-stop towards New York, he kept trying to add her contact back on the way.
27:54He sent a friend request, yet no reply came even after a follow-up message to Joey.
27:58It hit him that she had never reached out to add him back all these months.
28:02The line was shut down, and he gripped the wheel tight, forcing himself to make excuses for her.
28:06Speeding towards New York, he kept trying to send her friend requests on the road,
28:10convinced she stayed with her grandpa after their split.
28:12He rushed over and banged hard on the door.
28:15Joey answered the door, her rounded belly showing five or six months of pregnancy.
28:19The obvious baby bump hit him the second his eyes fell on her midsection.
28:22His gaze locked on her belly.
28:31Joey, I'm here to take you back and remarry you.
28:36Remarry? You'd better ask my husband for permission first.
28:42It's you?
28:43He suddenly remembered the man in the dark gray coat he'd seen at City Hall.
28:47You too. The baby. Is it mine?
28:51What do you think?
28:53Finn said nothing, his gaze soft and reverent as he looked at her belly.
28:59Joey, what are you doing? Don't you remember our deal? It was only a fake divorce for April Fools'
29:03I'm sorry. Her calm reply shut down all his last remaining hopes completely.
29:08I never celebrate meaningless prank holidays like April Fools' Day.
29:12But if you're fond of it, I'll send my best wishes.
29:17Happy April Fools' Day.
29:23Happy April Fools' Day
29:23Three months after our wedding.
29:27Finn.
29:29I'm jealous.
29:30Jealous of who?
29:32Her.
29:34Our daughter isn't even born yet.
29:36So?
29:36She gets all your attention.
29:38You sleep holding her.
29:39You talk to her all day.
29:41You even kiss me half-heartedly now.
29:43Who would have thought the feared business tycan Finn Mortamy
29:47was competing with his unborn daughter for attention?
29:51Sir.
29:53There's a visitor outside.
29:54Who?
29:56Grayson?
29:57As if she had heard the name of a stranger.
29:59Finn instinctively tightened his grip on her hand.
30:01I'll handle it.
30:03Grayson stood there.
30:05Compared to a few years ago, he looked much older.
30:07When he saw Finn, he forced a smile.
30:11I mean no harm.
30:12So?
30:13This was Joey's favorite necklace.
30:15I found it while sorting through my things.
30:17Please return it to her.
30:19She doesn't need it anymore.
30:20Of course.
30:21The girl who once treated him as her whole world no longer needed him.
30:25Finn.
30:27Grayson stared.
30:28Suddenly he remembered years ago.
30:29Joey had once looked at him the same way.
30:32With stars in her eyes.
30:34But now, that light belonged to someone else.
30:37It's that necklace.
30:38I used to love it.
30:40Keep it.
30:42What?
30:43Things from the past.
30:44Should stay in the past.
30:46Any regrets?
30:47No.
30:50Good.
30:52What if I hadn't chose you back then?
30:54Then I would have kept waiting.
30:56If seven years wasn't enough, I'd wait ten.
30:59If ten wasn't enough, I'd wait a lifetime.
31:04Snow was falling over New York.
31:06Grayson stood across the street from the Mortem Group headquarters.
31:09He had been waiting for three hours.
31:11Finally.
31:11The familiar black Mayak pulled up in front of the building.
31:15Grayson's body froze.
31:16Daddy!
31:18It was Phoebe.
31:19The little girl whose photos he had secretly looked at countless-less times.
31:22Daddy!
31:23My teacher praised me today.
31:24Really?
31:24Because I'm the smartest kid in class.
31:26I believe it.
31:27After all, you take after mummy.
31:29He had imagined this countless times.
31:31If Phoebe were his daughter.
31:32If he had never lost Joey.
31:34Would he have moments like this too?
31:35Daddy!
31:36That man over there.
31:36Why is he staring at us?
31:38Hello, mister.
31:38A little.
31:39Not daddy.
31:40Not even someone familiar.
31:41Hello.
31:43What's your name?
31:44Phoebe Mortimer.
31:45I'm five years old and this is my daddy.
31:47Phoebe carried the Mortimer name.
31:49She called Finn Daddy.
31:51And all of it had nothing to do with him anymore.
31:54Mommy!
31:55Were you a good girl today?
31:57Yes.
31:57Daddy even bought me ice cream.
31:59You're spoiling her again.
32:00My daughter.
32:01Of course I'm gonna spoil her.
32:02He, uh...
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