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00:00My ex-husband asked me to remarry him. I said yes. Not because I loved him, but because my daughter
00:06needed stability. I stopped fighting for his attention. I stopped competing with the woman he always prioritized. I stopped caring,
00:13and that was when he fell apart.
00:16Honey. Honey, why aren't you angry? Kara, why don't you cling to me like you used to?
00:21I looked at him calmly, because the answer was simple. We had simply stopped loving him. After completing the remarriage
00:27procedures, Kara and I followed Rodney O'Connor home.
00:32Rodney came up behind us as we stood at the door.
00:35Why aren't you going in?
00:37The passcode has been changed.
00:39I kept my voice calm. Just then, the door opened from inside.
00:45Wearing an apron, Lindsay Mons said in a playful, complaining tone.
00:50Rod, why are you back so late?
00:54Polly's been asking for you.
00:58Miss Wright?
01:00I nodded politely. She hurriedly explained.
01:03Miss Wright, please don't misunderstand.
01:06Rod has been swamped with work lately, so I just came over to make some soup for him.
01:12I kept forgetting the passcode, so he changed it to my birthday.
01:17I'll change it back right away.
01:19Despite her words, she didn't move.
01:22The glint of triumph in her eyes was unmistakable.
01:27Daddy!
01:28A small figure threw herself at Rodney's leg.
01:31Lindsay hastily covered her mouth, looking terrified of me.
01:36Polly!
01:37What did I say?
01:39Call him Rodney!
01:40Rodney looked at Kara and me, seeming embarrassed.
01:43But we didn't make a scene as we used to.
01:46A flicker of surprise crossed his face.
01:48Kara's room was now filled with unfamiliar items.
01:53Lindsay bit her lip gently.
01:58Polly sometimes stays the night here.
02:01I could feel Kara's hand, which I was holding, clench tightly.
02:08Mommy, I can stay in a different room.
02:12Her voice was soft.
02:13I had remained numb through it all, but now, as she said this, a sudden, dull ache spread
02:19through my heart.
02:20In the past, when Kara saw Rodney taking care of Polly, she'd always pout and cry her eyes
02:26out, shouting.
02:30Daddy is mine!
02:32Only mine!
02:33Daddy is mine!
02:34Only mine!
02:35Every time, Rodney would scold me for failing to teach her properly.
02:39But now, seeing her room so changed, she just stared at it calmly.
02:43Children were sensitive.
02:45She might be young, but she already knew, only those who were loved and favored had the
02:49right to act spoiled.
02:52Rodney frowned.
02:54Lindsay quickly said,
02:56I'll pack up Polly's things.
02:58Mrs. Wright, Kara, please don't be upset with us.
03:02Lindsay and Polly huddled together, trembling slightly, looking pitiful.
03:07In the past, her suggestive words always set me off, leading to arguments with Rodney.
03:14But today, I just looked at them without a word or change in expression.
03:18Just then, Rodney turned to Lindsay.
03:24It's probably best if you don't come and go so freely here anymore.
03:27You're a single mother, and you can't afford gossip.
03:30After packing her things, Polly said in a teary voice,
03:34Daddy, walk us out.
03:37Hesitating, Rodney looked at me.
03:39I smiled.
03:43You and Ms. Mann go way back.
03:45It's only right that you see them off.
03:47He opened his mouth to say something, but I had already turned to fill the kettle.
03:51Let's talk when I get back.
03:52He left hastily.
03:53Only after they left did Kara and I finally relax completely.
03:58Soon, a new message appeared on my phone.
04:01It was from Lindsay.
04:04I'm sorry, Ms. Wright.
04:06Polly is used to watching cartoons with Rod.
04:09He'll be home later.
04:10I'm sorry again.
04:12All right.
04:13A humorless smile formed on my lips.
04:17Rodney didn't return until the next day.
04:20I was reading Kara a story before her nap when he pushed the door open and entered.
04:30I didn't question why he was back so late.
04:34If I acted jealous and made a scene like before,
04:37he'd be displeased with me, and Kara would be dragged into the mess.
04:40After Kara fell asleep, Rodney handed me a box.
04:44It was the black diamond necklace I once wanted but lost to another bidder.
04:49If this were before, I would have probably thrown myself into his arms, overjoyed.
04:54But now, I felt nothing but calm.
04:56I used to adore jewelry.
04:58But after I moved to the shantytown with Kara, one day,
05:01a thief yanked the necklace from around my neck.
05:08I fell down the stairs and hit my head hard enough to open a gash.
05:11Blood trickled down.
05:13From that day on, I realized jewelry was fancy but useless.
05:17It could even be fatal sometimes.
05:19His expression shifted subtly, his tone inscrutable.
05:25Let me put it on for you.
05:26I smiled, avoiding his hands.
05:28Thank you.
05:29But I'm no longer into jewelry.
05:32He froze slightly.
05:33I went to the kitchen to cut fruit.
05:35When I returned, he had already left.
05:39And I didn't care.
05:41That was new in the afternoon.
05:43I took Kara out.
05:48Money had been tight these past few years.
05:51And Kara often wore hand-me-downs from the landlord's daughter.
05:56Finally, I could afford to buy her properly fitting clothes.
06:08As we entered a children's clothing store, we saw Lindsay and Polly, and Rodney, who was
06:13with them.
06:22Mr. O'Connell, Mrs. O'Connell, this just arrived yesterday.
06:26A clerk introduced eagerly.
06:28It would look perfect on Polly.
06:30She's such an absolute darling.
06:33I want it.
06:36With a smile, Rodney paid for it with his card.
06:44Another clerk came up to me.
06:46Ma'am, how may I help you?
06:49I'd like to buy something mine my daughter can wear now.
06:53Hearing my voice, the three looked over.
06:56Taking Kara's hand, I walked further inside as if I didn't see them.
07:09When we walked out of the fitting room, Lindsay and Polly were gone.
07:13Rodney looked at me, his expression complicated.
07:24It's Polly's birthday today.
07:25I bought her a dress as a gift.
07:27All right.
07:29Please pass along my birthday wishes to her.
07:35Then I turned to the puzzled clerk.
07:37We'll take both sets.
07:41As I went to pay, Rodney grabbed my wrist.
07:44I quickly pulled it away.
07:50The clerk's gaze shifted between us.
07:55Ma'am, you and Mr. O'Connell are...
07:58I smiled.
08:00We're acquaintances.
08:01A clattering sound came from behind.
08:04Mr. O'Connor, you dropped your phone.
08:07A clerk reminded Rodney.
08:09I turned to see him staring at me intently.
08:13What are you talking about?
08:15I looked puzzled.
08:18Aren't you gonna be with them?
08:20It's Polly's birthday.
08:21He just glared at me, not saying a word, his chest heaving.
08:25Though I still didn't understand his anger, I didn't dare provoke him.
08:29Taking Kara's hand, I walked out.
08:31I could feel his eyes on my back.
08:36Outside the store, Rodney grabbed my wrist again.
08:43Did you just let them misunderstand our relationship?
08:46Aren't you gonna clarify?
08:47His voice was deep.
08:49You care about Lindsay's reputation more than anything, don't you?
08:54I smiled.
08:55My words left him speechless.
08:57He fell silent for a long moment before finally asking, his voice low.
09:02Why are you so different now?
09:04I used to bicker with him over things like this.
09:08And he'd snap impatiently every time.
09:12Don't be unreasonable.
09:13Life isn't easy for Lynn as it is.
09:16A single mother with a young daughter.
09:18Having the title Mrs. O'Connor at least means she won't be picked on.
09:23Now, I felt nothing.
09:25What was the point of fighting with Lindsay over these things?
09:28I just wanted to raise Kara well and let her have the carefree, comfortable life she deserved.
09:34This is how you've always wanted me to be, isn't it?
09:40With a livid face, Rodney turned and left angrily.
09:43But I didn't care.
09:45I took Kara to eat, drink, and buy many things.
09:48I no longer had to sweat for a living.
09:51It almost felt like I was back in the days before the divorce.
09:54But the scars of those years never really faded.
09:57They were just waiting to be remembered.
10:02It hadn't always been this cold between us.
10:04I remembered how it started.
10:06After marrying Rodney, I became a full-time homemaker.
10:10Everyone envied me, a daughter from a wealthy family who had married a self-made man with a bright future.
10:15I believed my fairytale life would go on forever.
10:20That illusion was shattered when Lindsay got divorced.
10:24The first time Rodney missed Valentine's Day, he claimed he had to work overtime.
10:39But the moment he came home, Lindsay showed up at our door holding his tie.
10:54Confused, I looked at him.
10:59He merely pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed.
11:03Lynn was working late, too.
11:05She just returned it on her way home.
11:07Though questions swirled in my mind, his exhausted expression made me swallow them.
11:11I had lived a sheltered life while he had worked so hard.
11:17Perhaps I was being unfair.
11:19He didn't deserve my suspicion.
11:21But deep down, the doubt had already taken root.
11:28I reminded myself that trust was the bedrock of marriage.
11:32And jealousy was a poison.
11:37But such coincidences began piling up, and I kept making excuses for every single one.
11:44On our wedding anniversary, Rodney left me sitting alone at the restaurant because Lindsay's landlord was giving her a hard
11:51time.
11:55Kara and I got stranded at the early learning center during a sudden downpour, while Rodney drove Lindsay and Polly
12:01home.
12:10I stood in the rain with my daughter, watching their car pass by.
12:14When Kara came down with influenza A, spiking a fever and seizing, I couldn't reach Rodney.
12:21I rushed her to the hospital alone, only to find him directing a team of specialists, to examine a minor
12:27scratch on Polly's hand.
12:30Every time, Lindsay would text me, reporting his whereabouts.
12:35I'm sorry, Ms. Wright.
12:37Rod insisted I shouldn't stay here and arranged for Polly and me to move to his apartment.
12:48I'm sorry, Ms. Wright.
12:50I felt dizzy.
12:51It was all my fault.
12:52After dropping us off, Rod will come to pick you up.
12:59I'm sorry, Mrs. Wright.
13:02Rod was so worried about Polly.
13:05Please don't blame him, alright?
13:07I'll talk to him.
13:09I couldn't hold back anymore.
13:10The dam of patience I'd built was finally breaking.
13:17Time and again, I confronted Rodney, questioning.
13:21Who are your real wife and daughter?
13:23At first, Rodney was patient enough to explain.
13:29Lynn and I go way back.
13:31Of course I should help when I can.
13:33But gradually, his patience were thin.
13:36You come from money.
13:37You have no idea how ordinary people struggle.
13:40Is a little empathy too much to ask?
13:43Lynn is raising Polly all by herself.
13:45That's hard enough.
13:46Why do you keep making things hard for her?
13:49Why do you keep making things hard for her?
13:54Can't you handle things yourself?
13:56I'm swamped at work.
13:59I can't drop everything for you and Kara every single time.
14:03If you can't teach Kara properly, get someone who can.
14:06She's bullying Polly already.
14:11At her age, what does that say about her future?
14:17Kara and I stopped waiting for him with hopeful hearts.
14:21Because every time he came home, it ended in a fight.
14:27And every fight left scars.
14:30Kara grew quieter and quieter.
14:37She stopped asking when daddy was coming home.
14:41Even her kindergarten teacher asked me if everything was alright at home.
14:48What finally made me decide on divorce was the day of Rodney's company's annual gala.
14:53Rodney told me he had to work overtime.
14:55At the time, I was often exhausted and drowsy.
14:58So the dinner slipped my mind.
15:00Until I stumbled upon a local tweet.
15:03The CEO of Phoenix Tech and his wife are absolute couple goals.
15:07Are we sure they're not straight out of a TV drama?
15:10The attached photo showed Rodney and Lindsay, standing side by side.
15:14I called him at least five or six times, but he didn't answer.
15:18On the seventh try, it finally connected, only for Lindsay's voice to come through.
15:26Mrs. Wright?
15:28Mrs. Wright?
15:29Rod is tied up at the moment.
15:31If it's important, you can relay it through me.
15:33I demanded to speak to Rodney directly.
15:35But she only gave a light, knowing laugh.
15:38Her voice dripping with syrup.
15:41Ms. Wright?
15:42I'm Rod's personal secretary.
15:44He keeps no secrets from me.
15:48You know, so many people today have said,
15:51I'd make a far better Mrs. O'Connor.
15:54Trembling from head to toe, I slammed the phone down and rushed out the door in my slippers.
15:58Straight to the annual gala venue.
16:05When I arrived, I saw Lindsay's arms wrapped around Rodney's waist as she leaned into him.
16:10I yanked them apart and glared at him.
16:14So this is your overtime?
16:17Hugging and cuddling with your secretary?
16:19Lindsay hurried over to pull me aside.
16:25Mrs. Wright, I had a bit too much to drink.
16:31Please don't misunderstand.
16:33I shoved her hands away and shot a furious glance at her.
16:36Don't touch me, you shameless homewrecker!
16:39I hadn't pushed her hard, but she let out a delicate cry and crumpled to the floor.
16:44Beneath Wright?
16:46Have you lost your mind?
16:47Rodney shoved me aside roughly before crouching to help Lindsay up.
16:51His eyes filled with concern as he checked her for possible injuries.
16:56My lower back slammed into the sharp corner of a table.
16:59A bolt of pain shot through me, bringing instant tears to my eyes.
17:04Eyes reddening, Lindsay stifled her tears.
17:07Her performance was flawless.
17:09And Rodney, as always, was her perfect audience.
17:13It's all my fault.
17:15Please don't fight because of me.
17:19Rodney immediately comforted her.
17:23This has nothing to do with you.
17:25Bernice just being paranoid again.
17:27When Rodney turned back to me, his voice had turned to ice.
17:31How many times do I have to tell you, Bernice?
17:35Before Lynn's mother passed, she entrusted Lynn to my care.
17:41Do you have any idea how difficult her life has been?
17:47It's you to Lynn's?
17:48Raising Polly alone?
17:50You're a woman too!
17:52How can you be so vicious?
17:53Calling her a homewrecker?
17:55How dare you?
17:56His gaze as it fell upon me was cold, laced with disgust.
17:59My patience has its limits.
18:01Don't push me.
18:03Don't make me regret the day I married you.
18:05My ears were ringing.
18:06I stared at Rodney in utter disbelief.
18:09He was my husband.
18:10How could he take another woman's side?
18:12Lindsay kept flaunting their closeness, rubbing my face in it.
18:16Did he truly not know?
18:17The urge to expose her true colors on that call rose in my throat.
18:21But all the words stuck there.
18:22After a long moment, I simply said,
18:27Let's get a divorce.
18:29The moment I said that, I felt a profound relief.
18:32I couldn't even be bothered to care about the gloating look on Lindsay's face.
18:38After a stunned pause, Rodney let out a derisive scoff.
18:46A divorce?
18:48Bernice, seriously?
18:49That's your masterstroke?
18:51Stop it.
18:52Don't you have anything better to do than getting jealous and competing for attention?
18:58With that, he helped Lindsay to her feet and led her away.
19:03That night, I sat in the living room until dawn.
19:08Only when Kara burst into tears did I realize there was blood all over my legs.
19:12The second baby had quietly arrived, and it had slipped away just as quietly.
19:17A week later, Rodney and I finalized the divorce.
19:20I was granted full custody of Kara.
19:24Soon after, my father's company ran into serious trouble.
19:30Several key projects were maliciously poached,
19:32and within half a year, he was forced to file for bankruptcy.
19:36He suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized.
19:39Despite several attempts to save him, he passed away.
19:42I used what was left of the assets to pay the employees their final wages.
19:46From a sheltered, wealthy heiress,
19:48I became a single mother struggling to make ends meet in a shantytown.
19:52Kara suffered alongside me.
19:58Countless nights, I woke up crying from dreams,
20:01filled with regret for dragging her into this mess.
20:03This time, I wouldn't get jealous.
20:06I wouldn't compete for attention.
20:09I just wanted a decent life for myself and Kara.
20:12For that, I could overlook Lynn.
20:14I'd even turn a blind eye if Rodney had 10, 20 other women.
20:18That was why, when Rodney asked me to remarry, I said yes.
20:22Without hesitation.
20:27After leaving that day, Rodney never came home.
20:30Three days later, Kara started at her new kindergarten,
20:33and I began setting up my online store.
20:35Back when I was selling on the streets,
20:37I'd made pet clothes and accessories by hand and built up a loyal following.
20:42Many customers had encouraged me to open a proper shop.
20:45But at the time, I was working day shifts as a waitress and could only sell at night.
20:50Besides, I couldn't produce enough inventory.
20:54Now, with a bit of capital saved, I could finally launch it.
21:01I hadn't worked during my marriage to Rodney,
21:03but my family had kept a room for me as a sewing space.
21:08It now became my studio.
21:10I bought some basic equipment to live stream my crafting process.
21:14I was eating when Rodney came back.
21:17He walked into the kitchen and looked around.
21:21You didn't make a portion for me?
21:23I didn't think you were coming back.
21:25He fell silent for a moment.
21:26I quickly stood up.
21:30I'll make something now.
21:32It won't take long.
21:32It felt like playing house.
21:34Going through the motions of a marriage that no longer existed.
21:41While washing vegetables, it suddenly hit me.
21:44In the past, I used to cook and wait for Rodney every night.
21:50Whether he came home or not.
21:55I kept up the habit even when Rodney didn't show.
21:58Usually ending up throwing the food away.
22:03But today, I'd genuinely forgotten.
22:05I sighed.
22:06This couldn't happen again.
22:08We ate in silence.
22:10Rodney was the one who broke the silence.
22:12One of the projects ran into issues,
22:14so I've been staying at the office these days.
22:16I nodded.
22:18You must be tired.
22:20I'll run a bath for you.
22:26He looked at me for a long moment,
22:28then wiped his face,
22:29his voice somewhat weary.
22:33You didn't reach out to me once,
22:35these past few days.
22:40I used to be unable to resist sharing
22:42every little thing with him.
22:44Afraid of disturbing his work,
22:46I never called, just texted.
22:48I sent him dozens of messages a day,
22:50even though he rarely replied.
22:52But I wasn't that foolish woman anymore,
22:54the one whose world revolved only around him.
22:57I didn't want to bother you,
22:59I explained.
23:00Rodney kept his eyes on me,
23:02his tone layered with something I couldn't decipher.
23:04Bother me?
23:05What did you think I was doing?
23:07I smiled.
23:09Whatever you were doing,
23:10I hated to interrupt.
23:11This time, he said nothing.
23:13The silence stretched again.
23:15In that silence,
23:16something was breaking,
23:18and I wasn't the one breaking it.
23:22I cleared the table and went to the kitchen.
23:24Rodney followed.
23:34What's with all the delivery boxes in the living room?
23:42What did you buy?
23:43After a brief hesitation,
23:45I answered truthfully.
23:49I opened an online store.
23:51They're just materials.
23:52He nodded, not saying anything.
23:54A few minutes later,
23:56my phone buzzed with a notification.
23:57He had transferred a large sum to my account.
24:02Thank you.
24:03Rodney's hand, reaching for the fruit plate,
24:06stilled.
24:06You're my wife.
24:07My money is yours.
24:09No need to thank me.
24:11I smiled but said nothing.
24:13Just then, his phone rang.
24:15My eyes inadvertently caught the name on the screen.
24:18Lindsay.
24:19He glanced at me and answered right there,
24:21but I wasn't interested.
24:29I tactfully slipped out to the balcony
24:31to gather the dried laundry.
24:33Lynn needs...
24:33Lynn, you go...
24:34I handed him his coat.
24:37Go.
24:38He glanced at me deeply.
24:40I'll be back soon.
24:41Not long after Rodney left,
24:44Kara's kindergarten teacher called.
24:51Mrs. O'Connor.
24:53Kara fell off the slide.
24:58As I rushed to the hospital,
25:00the teacher explained along the way.
25:04Kara had a disagreement with another child.
25:06Just as she finished,
25:08we reached the examination room door.
25:10The other child's parents were being led over as well.
25:14It was Lindsay and Rodney.
25:18Rodney's expression changed.
25:21Kara was hurt?
25:23I ignored him and walked straight into the emergency room.
25:34Kara had a fractured arm and a mild concussion.
25:41Kara's little face was pale as she curled listlessly against me.
25:47The kindergarten director showed us the footage from the incident.
25:51Kara had gone onto the slide first.
25:53Seeing Polly behind her,
25:54she had politely offered to let Polly go ahead.
25:57Polly turned around,
25:58said something,
25:59and Kara stood back.
25:59But then Polly suddenly lurched forward,
26:01shoving into Kara's back.
26:03Kara lost her balance and tumbled from the top of the slide.
26:06Furious,
26:07I shot a cold glare at Polly.
26:11She shrank behind Lindsay and whimpered in a sobbing voice.
26:15Mommy.
26:18Both Lindsay and Polly had their shoulders hunched.
26:21Eyes red.
26:22They looked almost like the victims.
26:33I'm so sorry,
26:34Miss Wright.
26:35I'll cover all of Kara's medical bills.
26:40Tears welled up in Lindsay's eyes
26:42as she glanced pleadingly at Rodney.
26:49And I'll make sure Polly learns her lesson.
26:53Please don't blame her.
26:58I'm sure she didn't mean to.
27:06Kara,
27:07who had been quiet the whole time,
27:09suddenly spoke up.
27:09Polly said Daddy didn't want me anymore
27:14and that he would kick Mommy and me out soon.
27:21Lindsay's expression changed drastically
27:23as she quickly pulled Polly close,
27:25stopping Polly from saying anything else.
27:29Kara,
27:30you mustn't make up stories like that.
27:32Lying is wrong.
27:34After a pause,
27:35she added meaningfully.
27:38Did someone tell you to say that?
27:43You used to.
27:45My slap cut her off.
27:46I lowered my hand.
27:48My goddess.
27:51That's to remind you
27:52to watch your mouth.
27:55Lindsay covered her cheek.
27:56Tears now glistening in her eyes,
27:58making her look even more pitiful.
28:07Mrs. Wright,
28:08I understand how you feel about me.
28:11But Polly has never done anything to you.
28:14Rod has watched her grow up.
28:16He knows her better than anyone.
28:18I let out a cold laugh and turned away,
28:20disgust twisting in my gut at her act.
28:27Kara seemed to want to say more,
28:29but after glancing at Rodney,
28:31she bit her lip and stayed quiet.
28:33Her teacher gently coaxed.
28:37Kara,
28:38is there anything else you want to tell us?
28:40She shook her head
28:41and buried her face in my chest.
28:43Her voice muffled.
28:44Only Mommy believes me.
28:46It's always been like that.
28:48My heart ached so fiercely
28:50my hands trembled.
28:52Rodney frowned.
28:55Kara?
28:56I looked at him coldly,
28:58unable to hold back my anger any longer.
29:02My daughter is hurt.
29:04You may not feel anything,
29:05but I do.
29:06It breaks my heart.
29:08Stunned,
29:08Rodney stepped closer to take my wrist.
29:11That's not what I meant.
29:14Instinctively,
29:15I stepped back,
29:16holding Kara tighter.
29:17His voice died abruptly
29:19as he stared at me.
29:20disbelief etched across his face.
29:25You don't trust me?
29:30No.
29:31I didn't.
29:33Between Polly and Kara,
29:35he had always favored Polly.
29:38Just as he had always favored Lindsay over me.
29:44Polly said she liked Kara's birthday gift,
29:47so he gave it to her
29:48even as Kara cried her eyes out.
29:51Polly cut up her own dress
29:53and claimed that Kara wouldn't let her wear it,
29:57so he threw away all of Kara's favorite dresses.
30:03Polly fell down the stairs
30:05and blamed Kara for pushing her,
30:06so he locked Kara in her room
30:08without even asking for the truth.
30:10The list went on.
30:11There were too many instances to count.
30:17Truthfully,
30:18there was another reason
30:19I had asked for a divorce.
30:21I didn't want Kara to suffer anymore.
30:25It wasn't fair to her,
30:27Dot,
30:27with that thought,
30:28I turned my face away.
30:35I don't want my daughter
30:36to stay in the same kindergarten
30:37as that child.
30:39Either she leaves,
30:40or we do.
30:43Lindsay immediately pulled Polly
30:45into a deep bow,
30:46her voice choked with tears.
30:47Every word out of her mouth
30:49felt calculated.
30:50Every tear seemed like a weapon.
30:52Mrs. Wright,
30:52I'm so sorry.
30:56I know you don't like Polly and me.
31:01But Polly has growns
31:02to this kindergarten.
31:03She loves it here.
31:05She turned to Rodney,
31:06her eyes leading.
31:07I promise I'll discipline her.
31:09She'll never bother Kara again.
31:11Please,
31:13don't make us leave.
31:15Rodney looked away,
31:16making no move to help her up
31:18as he usually would.
31:19For once,
31:20he wasn't rushing to her rescue.
31:21Lindsay's eyes widened.
31:23This time,
31:23her panic seemed real.
31:25She clutched at the hem of his shirt.
31:28Rod.
31:29I was so fed up with the farce,
31:31the years of patience,
31:33the swallowing of pride.
31:34It all shattered in that instant.
31:37Enough, Lindsay.
31:38I'm tired of your lame act.
31:40Just admit it.
31:42You want Rodney, don't you?
31:45Fine.
31:45You can have him.
31:47I don't care anymore.
31:49I looked at Rodney.
31:50I want a divorce.
31:52And this time,
31:53I meant it.
31:54His face went pale.
31:59Rodney roughly shook off Lindsay's hand
32:01and walked over to me,
32:02his voice urgent.
32:03Bernie, I'll fix this.
32:04I know you're speaking out of anger.
32:06You don't mean it.
32:07Rodney reached out to stroke Kara's hair.
32:09Kara,
32:10I will make it up to you.
32:11But Kara turned her face away,
32:13avoiding his touch.
32:14His hand froze in midter.
32:16I spoke calmly.
32:18Rodney,
32:18I mean every word.
32:20I remarried you because I wanted to give Kara
32:22a stable life.
32:24But now,
32:25I glanced toward Lindsay and Polly.
32:29It seems our lives can't be peaceful
32:32with you in the picture.
32:33Lindsay put on a remorseful expression.
32:36It's all Polly's fault.
32:38And mine.
32:40Please just don't fight because of us.
32:42Despite her words,
32:43the gloat in her eyes was unmistakable.
32:45Suddenly,
32:46Rodney barked.
32:46Shut up!
32:47He had never spoken to her in that tone before.
32:50Her eyes widened in shock.
32:52Rod!
32:53But he didn't look at her again.
32:55His chest rose and fell heavily
32:56as he stared silently at me.
32:58The kindergarten director tried to mediate,
33:00suggesting we return to the kindergarten
33:02to discuss the matter further.
33:04I shook my head.
33:06My decision is made.
33:08Kara and Polly,
33:10only one stays at that kindergarten.
33:14The rest is up to you.
33:16After returning home to pack a bag
33:18for Kara's hospital stay,
33:20I contacted a lowyer.
33:21This time,
33:22I wouldn't walk away empty-handed
33:23like a fool again.
33:25Soon,
33:26Rodney came back to the hospital too.
33:28Bernie?
33:33I've found what's airy then,
33:34Wisconsin-situ.
33:37I've transferred Polly
33:38to another kindergarten.
33:40Kara won't see her again.
33:42My tone remained even.
33:44I see.
33:46And does that heal Kara's arm?
33:51He fell silent for a moment before saying,
33:59I'm Kara's father.
34:04It hurts me to see her hurt too.
34:07I know you're upset,
34:08but that doesn't mean you can say
34:10whatever comes to mind
34:11in the heat of the moment.
34:12I cut him off,
34:12my calm finally cracking.
34:14Rodney,
34:15this isn't heat of the moment.
34:16I could live with you
34:18keeping Lindsley and her daughter.
34:22But I will never tolerate them
34:24hurting Kara
34:25under the shelter of your favoritism.
34:27Looking agitated,
34:29Rodney insisted.
34:30I haven't favored them.
34:32You and Kara are my family.
34:35Why would I-
34:36A cold laugh escaped me.
34:41Oh, really?
34:43A wave of weariness washed over me,
34:45and I closed my eyes briefly.
34:48Rodney?
34:50Do you remember why we divorced
34:51the first time?
34:52He fell silent.
34:54After a long pause,
34:55he answered with difficulty.
34:57His voice rough.
35:00Yes.
35:03Before I could speak,
35:05he continued urgently.
35:07But I only agreed to that divorce.
35:11Because I was angry you didn't trust me.
35:13Later, when your family fell on hard times,
35:20I waited for you to come back to me.
35:22I smiled sarcastically.
35:26So you knew exactly how hard things were for Kara and me.
35:31Yet he had chosen to sit back and do nothing,
35:33just to force me to surrender.
35:36Rodney shifted his gaze uneasily.
35:39I came to you.
35:40I looked straight at him,
35:42each word deliberate.
35:43I came to you when Kara had appendicitis,
35:45but your company's security guards threw me out.
35:49I had been truly desperate then.
35:51After paying rent,
35:52I only had $50 left.
35:55After rushing Kara to the hospital,
35:57I realized my bag had been slashed open.
35:59The money was gone.
36:01That day,
36:02I waited outside the Phoenix Tech building for over an hour,
36:05only to be dragged away by security.
36:09They'd said with contempt,
36:11Mr. O'Connor said he never wants to see you again in this lifetime.
36:18Rodney was visibly shaken.
36:21He blurted out his hands trembling.
36:25That's impossible.
36:26I would never say something like that.
36:28I lowered my gaze.
36:29It doesn't matter now.
36:31I used to think that if Kara and I were just understanding enough,
36:34we could have a stable life with you.
36:43But I was wrong.
36:46Rodney,
36:47you're not fit to be my husband or Kara's father.
36:51This remarriage was a mistake.
36:54From the very beginning,
36:55Rodney stood frozen,
36:57staring at me intently.
36:58His lips parted,
37:00but for a long time,
37:01no sound came out.
37:02Rodney turned to leave.
37:10Pausing at the door,
37:11his back still to me.
37:13Bernie.
37:14I'll make things right.
37:17I'm not signing the divorce papers.
37:20I didn't feel anxious.
37:22I knew.
37:23He just couldn't accept me leaving him again.
37:26It was only a matter of time before he agreed.
37:28The next day,
37:29Rodney returned to the hospital.
37:33Bernie.
37:34I brought the cupcakes you like,
37:36and the macaroons Kara loves.
37:38I accepted them naturally and shared them with Kara.
37:42She chatted with me the whole time,
37:44not once looking Rodney's way.
37:49The hurt in his eyes,
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