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They Divorced Her on April Fools' Day — She Wasn't Joking englishsub fullmovie
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00:00Today is our third wedding anniversary. I got my husband a little surprise. I couldn't wait to see the look
00:06on his face.
00:07Relax, I'm definitely divorcing her.
00:11She's already been through two divorces. The entire Upper East Side has judged her for it already.
00:16There's no way she'd dare go through a third one.
00:18You really know how to play this. Giving her divorce papers on April Fool's Day?
00:23Even 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. Three marriages, three men I'd do anything for.
00:42And this is how they repay me? With a toast and a laugh.
00:46Joey, I need your help. My grandfather trusts you. The Carmichael name means everything to him.
00:49If you marry me, he'll hand me the inheritance. Please.
00:52Joey, they're forcing me into a marriage I don't want. You're the only one who can help.
00:54If they think I'm already married, they'll back off.
00:56Sure. When do we go?
00:57I never imagined that every sacrifice I made for them would one day become the reason they believed they could
01:02manipulate me so easily.
01:04Then I went home to the man who just told his friends she won't make a scene.
01:08Coming back, I would have picked you up. Have you eaten?
01:10I 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.
01:19The company's been having some issues lately. We need to separate our assets for a while. The lawyers on Wall
01:24Street suggested we only do it on paper without actually separating.
01:28In 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. I know this is sudden, but Sebastian
01:38and Ethan called me earlier today.
01:40They kept implying that when you helped them before, you never hesitated. But somehow with me, it's different.
01:46They 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.
01:52I've already thought it through. Tomorrow 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. Nobody will say a thing.
02:10There 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. Those 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.
02:33He 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.
02:47See? 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. A message from Ethan.
02:59Haven't seen you in a while? Want 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
03:12married well.
03:13To keep them from being at odds with Grace.
03:15After all, on one side were friends I'd grown up with, and on the other was the husband I deeply
03:19loved.
03:20Both were people I treasured.
03:21I didn't want them to remain enemies for life.
03:23But now, I couldn't even be bothered to reply.
03:26Passing 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.
03:35He had never once spoken to me like that.
03:37My phone lit up again. This time it was Sebastian.
03:40Heard you're getting divorced again?
03:41Grayson is such a scumbag. He doesn't deserve you. Don't be sad.
03:44Your grandfather's 80th birthday banquet is coming up.
03:47Ethan and I will go celebrate with him. Let'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.
04:02I knew you wouldn't be asleep yet.
04:06What are you doing here?
04:11Oh, 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. Don'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.
04:30It's because you post about being single on your moments.
04:33Fine. You're noble. You're proper.
04:35I've delivered the person who got drunk over you. Handle it yourself.
04:40All right, all right. Stop fighting.
04:42Lila just stopped by on the way to say hello.
04:45You're all here at just the right time.
04:46There's something I'd like you to witness in person.
04:49Two copies. Both signed.
04:50Since everyone is here, why not take a clear look?
04:53Joey, we can talk about this privately. There's no need to-
04:56Even sister-in-law has brought it up. Can I ask, when are you moving out?
05:00This house is under my name. You 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. Don'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.
05:21The entire layout was arranged to his taste.
05:24I 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. Now.
05:32Joey.
05:35Tomorrow, 9 o'clock. City Hall. Marriage Registry.
05:39Man, she's something. Even 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. Find 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.
06:02No 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.
06:19I 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.
06:29Joey.
06:29I know you saved my face in front of Sebastian and Ethan. I appreciate it.
06:33As for the house,
06:34Lila needed a New York State residency, which requires owning property.
06:37I figured it was just a name on paper.
06:39You married down to be with me, so I didn't think you'd care about such things.
06:42That's why I didn't tell you.
06:43I looked into his eyes and said nothing.
06:45Wouldn't care?
06:45He gave away our marital home to another woman,
06:47and 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.
06:57Once I've sorted things out on my end, I'll bring you back.
06:58I nearly laughed out loud.
07:00Even 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.
07:13A soft click.
07:14The 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.
07:20Wait here for me.
07:20I'll give you a ride back later.
07:24Lila.
07:26I stood still, quietly watching his back.
07:29He 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 retreat in his hand, then checked his phone.
07:45April 1st.
07:46April Fool's Day.
07:47That's right.
07:48It was today.
07:48A client's call when denied him in 10 minutes searching slightly.
07:51His phone rang suddenly, glanced back at the City Hall entrance.
07:54Why 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.
08:08Two documents lay side by side.
08:09His 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.
08:17No problem.
08:17The man picked up his marriage certificate first.
08:19His 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,
08:29his gaze sweeping briefly across Graydon's face without lingering.
08:32He turned and walked away.
08:34Grayson 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!
08:46The man stopped and turned slightly, his expression still indifferent.
08:50Have we-
08:50His phone rang at just the wrong moment.
08:52He glanced down, it was Ethan.
08:53He hesitated for a second, looked up to say one moment,
08:56but 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
09:18Hamptons, and 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.
09:26Now she was really getting married, and the time had come to fulfill it.
09:29But 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.
09:36So he couldn't be late.
09:37If he went back for Joey and got caught up in a drawn-out conversation, he wouldn't
09:40make it.
09:41He didn't hesitate any further and walked toward the parking lot.
09:49Grayson, 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
10:00school.
10:01All right, I'll drink.
10:03Grayson still dotes on Lila like crazy.
10:06Some things never change.
10:10Aw, someone's just jealous.
10:13When they arrive at the resort, the sky has already darkened.
10:18Starlights hang all over the terrace.
10:20Speaking of which, Lila, 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?
10:30Aren'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!
10:45Lila isn't married.
10:47Grayson just got divorced.
10:48We're all single now.
10:51After all these years, you two still pretending to be just friends?
10:54Everyone knows high school.
10:56You two can't live without each other.
10:57You're drunk.
10:59I'm not drunk.
11:01I'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?
11:26Grayson, who are you thinking about, huh?
11:29Nothing.
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?
11:54Joey?
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?
12:28What 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.
13:00God 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.
13:27Grayson, 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.
13:47Don't.
13:47I got it.
13:54Here, 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.
14:18You 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.
14:43The kiss trailed down his neck.
14:54She smiled.
14:56She smiled.
14:56She'd won.
14:57They're bodies tangled.
15:01Does it hurt?
15:04Does it hurt?
15:05Does it hurt?
15:10Does it hurt?
15:14Does it hurt you?
15:21They slept in each other's arms.
15:26Reality hit him hard.
15:32Morning.
15:36Good evening.
15:37Nothing from Joey.
15:43Grayson, why are you so late?
15:47About last night.
15:49I'm sorry.
15:52You're saying sorry to me?
15:54I know.
15:55I 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.
16:18Just go.
16:21What did you two do last night?
16:22Dude, you crossed a line.
16:24You 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.
17:00You done?
17:04Why didn't you hit back?
17:07I'll take responsibility for her.
17:10Responsibility?
17:11With 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!
17:35Don't come any closer!
17:40Just step down first.
17:41We 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.
17:53Just go.
17:53Go back to that woman.
17:54I'm not leaving.
17:55I'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.
18:31Who asked for it?
18:33He did.
18:34April Fool's Day.
18:36He said it was a prank.
18:37Sebastian and Ethan planned it together.
18:41You signed it.
18:43I did.
18:44When?
18:45Last week.
18:46At City Hall.
18:50You didn't come here to tell me you got divorced.
18:53No.
18:54Then what do you want?
18:55Sebastian Vaughn.
18:57The zoning permit for his land on Long Island.
18:59He pulled strings for it three years ago.
19:00Revoke it.
19:01Ethan Ross.
19:02The three key accounts for his logistics firm,
19:05the ones with Carmichael Group backing,
19:07terminate them.
19:07All Upper East resources,
19:09connections,
19:10access,
19:10link to the Carmichael name,
19:11cut it off.
19:13He did something Joey never saw coming.
19:17I funded those two boys.
19:19I bought Sebastian his inheritance.
19:22I lined up Ethan's clients.
19:27Where is Grayson?
19:30You don't need to touch his company.
19:33Reason?
19:35He's good.
19:36He can stand on his own,
19:38with or without the Carmichael name.
19:40Go get some sleep.
19:41I'll have Mr. Carter handle the birthday banquet tomorrow.
19:45Grandpa.
19:46What is it now?
19:47That ring.
19:48Keep it for me.
19:49I don't want it anymore,
19:50but 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,
20:06the 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,
20:35we are left with the ghosts of what we lost.
20:41He kicked again,
20:42straight into the base of the bookshelf.
21:02The world is watching,
21:04and 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,
21:22you'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?
21:30The old man's announcing a big,
21:31happy 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.
21:46Mr. Carter, gentlemen,
21:48you 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
22:25was 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
22:40from Joey's grandpa.
22:41It got him the Vaughn family inheritance.
22:45He had nowhere else to turn.
22:48The number you have dialed
22:49is 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
23:09on the same day.
23:11It's the Carmichael thing.
23:13Everyone's re-evaluating the risk.
23:16He had lost everything he'd built.
23:21He slammed the phone down.
23:26Apologize to the Carmichals tomorrow
23:29with me.
23:34He put down the phone.
23:3815-year-old Joey
23:40under the Osmega tree.
23:42He'd hidden it
23:43for over 10-year years.
23:46He thought she'd see him someday.
23:48Lena loved the ocean
23:50more than anything.
23:51He used to lie to Joey
23:52about business trips.
23:53But this time,
23:54he felt nothing but dread.
23:56He wanted to go back to New York.
23:58But Lena got sick
23:59and wouldn't let him leave.
24:01Days turned into weeks
24:02and weeks into a month.
24:05He returned to grab
24:06his 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
24:20to JoLynn.
24:24She knows
24:25she ought to step aside
24:26for good.
24:31What did you send
24:32to Joey?
24:35Grayson!
24:36Why are you back?
24:37I was only messing
24:37with my friend.
24:38Just a joke?
24:41Grayson!
24:41That's my phone!
24:45I've sent them to her.
24:46She'll lose her cool easily.
24:48Rich Iris
24:49can't steal a man from me.
24:52You call this
24:53a harmless joke?
25:00When did you take
25:01all these photos?
25:04Grayson,
25:04just let me explain.
25:05I asked you when!
25:11You were never sick at all.
25:13A fever?
25:15I stayed up beside you
25:16every night,
25:17waking at every single
25:18cough of yours,
25:19truly believing
25:20you were uneal.
25:21I thought I was
25:22taking care of you,
25:24but I was nothing
25:25but your fool.
25:26Grayson,
25:27I didn't mean it.
25:28I just...
25:30Just what?
25:31Trying to trap me here?
25:33Keep me away from her?
25:35Yes.
25:37I'm determined.
25:38I'm determined
25:39to keep you by myself.
25:42Did you think
25:43I had an easy time
25:43these two months?
25:44Do you think
25:45I don't know
25:45who's on your mind?
25:46You scroll through
25:47her photos late at night
25:48thinking I'm sound asleep?
25:49What's wrong with
25:50faking illness
25:51or sending those photos?
25:52You lied to her
25:53about business trips
25:54just to be with me?
25:55Aren't you playing her too?
25:56Did you think
25:56I've had an easy
25:57two months?
25:58Do you know
25:59who's on your mind?
26:00You scroll her photos
26:01late at night
26:01thinking I'm sound asleep?
26:03What's wrong
26:03with faking sickness?
26:04You lied to her
26:05about work trips
26:06to be with me.
26:06Aren't you fooling her too?
26:13This one.
26:14Hotel balcony.
26:15You claimed
26:16you were watching
26:17the ocean
26:17and ignored my three...
26:18Enough!
26:29You swatted my phone.
26:31You did it all for her.
26:33I didn't lay a hand on you.
26:35You hit at me
26:35all the same.
26:36Every thought in your head
26:38belongs to her.
26:38Don't think I can't feel it.
26:40Do you honestly think
26:41I liked faking illness?
26:43Do you think I wanted
26:44to trap you this way?
26:45I didn't mean...
26:46You did!
26:47You're always thinking of her
26:48while shopping
26:49or holding me!
26:52Your arms were always loose
26:53when you held me.
26:54Does a woman not feel
26:55the difference
26:56between a tight
26:57or loose embrace?
26:59Always loose
27:00every single time.
27:07Grayson,
27:08you're leaving,
27:09aren't you?
27:10Are you going back
27:11to her after all?
27:12Grayson,
27:13don't leave!
27:14You promised
27:14you'd stay with me!
27:15I only made that promise
27:17under the belief
27:17you were really sick.
27:19Pretend I'm still sick.
27:20Still feverish
27:21and coughing.
27:22You said you'd wait
27:23till I recover.
27:24Feel it!
27:25I still have a fever!
27:27Grayson took in
27:27her tear-swound eyes.
27:29He turned without a word
27:30and walked toward the doorway.
27:32Grayson,
27:32you're really leaving
27:34for good,
27:34aren't you?
27:35Step out this door
27:37and never come back again.
27:40He left without a glance,
27:41hurrying through hallway,
27:43elevator,
27:43and lobby.
27:44He set New York
27:45as destination.
27:462,847 miles,
27:4841-hour drive.
27:50Driving non-stop
27:51towards New York,
27:52he kept trying
27:52to add her contact
27:53back on the way.
27:54He sent a friend request,
27:55yet no reply came
27:56even after a follow-up
27:57message to Joey.
27:58It hit him that she
27:59had never reached out
28:00to add him back
28:00all these months.
28:01The line was shut down
28:03and he gripped the wheel tight,
28:04forcing himself
28:05to make excuses for her.
28:06Speeding towards New York,
28:07he kept trying to send
28:08her friend requests
28:09on the road,
28:10convinced she stayed
28:10with her grandpa
28:11after their split.
28:12He rushed over
28:13and banged hard on the door.
28:14Joey answered the door,
28:16her rounded belly
28:17showing five or six
28:18months of pregnancy.
28:19The obvious baby bump
28:20hit him the second
28:21his eyes fell on
28:22her midsection.
28:22his gaze locked
28:24on her belly.
28:30Joey,
28:32I'm here to take you back
28:33and remarry you.
28:36Remarry?
28:37You'd better ask my husband
28:38for permission first.
28:41It's you?
28:42He suddenly remembered
28:44the man in the dark gray coat
28:45he'd seen at City Hall.
28:46You too.
28:47The baby.
28:48Is it mine?
28:51What do you think?
28:53Finn said nothing,
28:54his gaze soft and reverent
28:56as he looked at her belly.
28:59Joey, what are you doing?
29:00Don't you remember our deal?
29:02It was only a fake divorce
29:03for April Fool's...
29:03I'm sorry.
29:04Her calm reply shut down
29:06all his last remaining
29:07hopes completely.
29:08I never celebrate
29:09meaningless prank holidays
29:10like April Fool's Day.
29:12But if you're fond of it,
29:14I'll send my best wishes.
29:16Happy April Fool's Day.
29:23Three months after our wedding.
29:27Finn.
29:27Hmm?
29:28I'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
29:42half-heartedly now.
29:43Who would have thought
29:44the feared business tycan
29:46Finn more to me
29:47who was competing
29:48with his unborn daughter
29:49for attention.
29:51Sir,
29:52there's a visitor outside.
29:54Who?
29:56Grayson?
29:56As if she had heard
29:57the name of a stranger.
29:59Finn instinctively
30:00tightened his grip
30:00on her hand.
30:01I'll handle it.
30:03Grayson stood there.
30:04Compared to a few years ago,
30:06he looked much older.
30:07When he saw Finn,
30:08he forced a smile.
30:11I mean no harm.
30:12So?
30:13This was Joey's favorite necklace.
30:15I found it while sorting
30:16through my things.
30:17Please return it to her.
30:18She doesn't need it anymore.
30:20Of course.
30:21The girl who once treated him
30:22as her whole world
30:23no longer needed him.
30:25Finn.
30:26Grayson stared.
30:28Suddenly he remembered years ago
30:29Joey had once looked at him
30:31the same way,
30:32with stars in her eyes.
30:34But now,
30:35that light belonged
30:35to someone else.
30:36It's that necklace.
30:37I used to love it.
30:40Keep it.
30:41What?
30:42Things from the past
30:44should stay in the past.
30:46Any regrets?
30:47No.
30:50Good.
30:52What if I hadn't
30:52chose you back then?
30:54Then I would have
30:55kept waiting.
30:56If seven years
30:57wasn't enough,
30:58I'd wait ten.
30:58If ten wasn't enough,
31:00I'd wait a lifetime.
31:03Snow was falling
31:05over New York.
31:05Grayson stood across
31:06the street
31:07from the Mortem Group
31:08headquarters.
31:08He had been waiting
31:09for three hours.
31:10Finally,
31:11the familiar
31:12Black Mayak
31:13pulled up in front
31:14of the building.
31:15Grayson's body froze.
31:16Daddy!
31:17It was Phoebe,
31:19the little girl
31:19whose photos he had
31:20secretly looked at
31:21countless times.
31:22Daddy,
31:22my teacher praised me today.
31:24Really?
31:24Because I'm the smartest
31:25kid in class.
31:26I believe it.
31:27After all,
31:28you take after Mommy.
31:29He had imagined
31:30this countless times.
31:31If Phoebe were his daughter,
31:32if he had never lost Joey,
31:34would he have moments
31:34like this too?
31:35Daddy,
31:35that man over there,
31:36why is he staring at us?
31:37Hello, mister.
31:38Mister,
31:39not daddy,
31:40not even someone familiar.
31:41Hello.
31:43What's your name?
31:44Phoebe Mortimer.
31:45I'm five years old
31:46and this is my daddy.
31:47Phoebe carried
31:48the Mortimer name.
31:49She called Finn
31:50Daddy,
31:50and all of it
31:51had nothing to do
31:52with him anymore.
31:54Mommy!
31:55Were you a good girl
31:56today?
31:56Yes,
31:57Daddy even bought me
31:58ice cream.
31:59You're spoiling her again.
32:00My daughter,
32:01of course I'm gonna
32:01spoil her.
32:02He, uh...
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