🎬 Too Late for Sorry
After being kicked out with her young son by her CEO husband in favor of his new assistant, a secretly married wife of six years decisively leaves behind a divorce agreement and moves abroad to start a new life—but when the arrogant CEO finally discovers the cruel truth about that fateful night years ago and frantically flies across the ocean to beg for her forgiveness, what awaits him is...
📺 Full 20 episodes (23 min)
🔥 Drama, Romance, Family, Modern
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After being kicked out with her young son by her CEO husband in favor of his new assistant, a secretly married wife of six years decisively leaves behind a divorce agreement and moves abroad to start a new life—but when the arrogant CEO finally discovers the cruel truth about that fateful night years ago and frantically flies across the ocean to beg for her forgiveness, what awaits him is...
📺 Full 20 episodes (23 min)
🔥 Drama, Romance, Family, Modern
#shortmax #shortdrama #fulldrama #romance #drama #englishdrama #Family
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00:00I had been secretly married to my CEO husband, Adrian, for six years.
00:04But he didn't love me and never let our son call him dad.
00:08After he missed our son's birthday again because of his assistant, Chloe,
00:11I took out the divorce papers.
00:13Let's get a divorce.
00:15Adrian, Mr. Collins, I'm leaving for an overseas training program next month.
00:19This is my resignation letter.
00:20Why so sudden?
00:21My son's father is in Australia.
00:23I'm taking my son there so our family can be together.
00:26That's good. Raising a child alone here must be hard.
00:29We all thought you were a single mom.
00:30In everyone else's eyes, I was just a tired mother raising her child alone.
00:34But no one knew my boss, Adrian, was the father of my child.
00:38Seven years ago, I was his personal assistant.
00:41After one drunken, chaotic night, we had a child.
00:44Back then, he warned me.
00:46I can marry you, but I will never publicly acknowledge you as my wife.
00:50Even after all these years, his words had not changed.
00:53I turned and walked out, only to run into Adrian Blackwood and Chloe Bennett.
00:57Chloe held a report in one hand and lightly tugged at Adrian's suit jacket with the other.
01:02The sweetness between them was almost blinding.
01:04The moment we brushed past each other, my heart skipped.
01:07I still could not stop myself.
01:09Adrian.
01:09Adrian stopped.
01:10His face was cold.
01:11Miss Carter.
01:14Mr. Blackwood.
01:15Adrian gave a faint hum and kept walking.
01:18I smiled bitterly and swallowed the news that I was leaving.
01:21Just then, my phone screen lit up.
01:23Leo had texted me.
01:24Mommy, will daddy come home for my birthday?
01:27I froze for a second and looked back.
01:29Adrian lowered his head and spoke gently to Chloe.
01:31When someone walked past, he instinctively pulled Chloe into his arms.
01:35The tenderness in his eyes was impossible to hide.
01:38I pushed down the ache in my chest and sent Adrian a message.
01:41Today is Leo's birthday.
01:42Are you free tonight?
01:44Across the hallway, Adrian picked up his phone, but didn't reply.
01:47He put his phone down and left with Chloe.
01:49Looking at Adrian's retreating figure, I smiled bitterly.
01:53Evelyn Carter.
01:54So what were you still hoping for?
01:55I put my phone back into my pocket.
01:57I took a deep breath and walked away.
02:03I went straight to Leo's kindergarten.
02:05The first thing my son said when he saw me was,
02:08Mommy, today is my birthday.
02:10Will daddy celebrate with me?
02:11Your dad?
02:12Before I could finish, my phone rang.
02:14I'm free.
02:14Go home.
02:15Surprise rushed through me.
02:16Don't worry, Leo.
02:17Daddy will come home.
02:18Leo clapped and threw himself into my arms.
02:20After six years of marriage, this was the first time Adrian was willing to celebrate
02:24our son's birthday.
02:25That night, I made a full table of food.
02:27Leo finished his homework early, too.
02:29One hour passed, then two, then three.
02:31I sent one message after another.
02:33But just like every other time, none of them got a reply.
02:36Mommy, is daddy too busy?
02:38Pain stabbed through my chest.
02:40I wanted to explain, but I could not say a single word in Adrian's defense.
02:44In the end, all I could say was,
02:45It's okay.
02:48Mommy will always be with you.
02:49Leo did not ask again.
02:51He obediently picked up the birthday hat.
02:53Mommy, can you put it on me?
02:54I turned and put the birthday hat on Leo.
02:57Happy birthday, Leo.
02:59How day to you?
03:03My birthday wish is to stay with Mommy forever.
03:06My phone suddenly chimed.
03:07Then I accidentally saw Chloe's Instagram.
03:10A wedding ring appeared in the corner of the photo.
03:12It was the one I had chosen when Adrian and I got married.
03:14How ironic.
03:15On our son's sixth birthday, he was having dinner with another woman in a luxury restaurant.
03:20Mommy, don't cry.
03:21Eat cake.
03:24If Mommy takes you away from Daddy, would you be okay with that?
03:27I want to go.
03:29Leo doesn't want Mommy to cry in secret anymore.
03:33Okay.
03:34Mommy promises.
03:35That night, neither of us mentioned Adrian again.
03:38After Leo fell asleep, I took the divorce papers from the drawer.
03:41The last bit of hesitation in my heart disappeared.
03:45At two in the morning, Adrian finally came home.
03:48He saw the cake on the table.
03:50Regret flickered in his eyes.
03:53Sorry.
03:53I forgot.
03:55I almost laughed.
03:57I sent you message after message.
04:00Did you really not see them?
04:06I forced myself to stay calm.
04:09Then I handed him the divorce agreement.
04:12Sign the smell.
04:13Before I could finish, Adrian's phone rang.
04:17Mr. Blackwood, I think the power went out at my place.
04:21Can you come stay with me?
04:24I'm scared.
04:26Adrian stood up immediately.
04:29Anxiety flashed in his eyes.
04:32Wait for me.
04:33I'll be there.
04:36After hanging up, he signed the papers without even looking at them.
04:42I watched him leave quietly.
04:45Adrian Blackwood, remember this.
04:49You were the one who threw this family away.
04:52The next day, I returned to the company to hand over my work.
04:59Adrian came to me first and handed me a beautifully wrapped gift box.
05:08Leo's birthday present.
05:09I forgot to give it to him yesterday.
05:11I took the gift and opened it.
05:14Inside was a toy dog.
05:16Dogs were Leo's worst fear.
05:18When Leo was five, Adrian took him to an amusement park.
05:22He ran into a friend halfway through and let go of Leo's hand.
05:28Leo got lost in the crowd.
05:32By the time we found him again, he was crouched by the road, shaking after being scared by
05:37a stray dog.
05:39Since then, dogs had become Leo's nightmare.
05:42And the person responsible for that nightmare had actually bought one as a gift.
05:47I could not tell whether I felt more anger or disappointment.
05:51I casually set the box aside.
05:55The power at Chloe's place went out.
05:57I'm planning to let her stay at home.
05:59Don't come to work today.
06:01Go back and pack some things.
06:03Take Leo somewhere else for a couple of days.
06:06You mean you're kicking our son and me out for Chloe?
06:09Don't make it sound so ugly.
06:11She's only staying for a while.
06:13Since we agreed to keep our marriage hidden, we have to avoid suspicion in front of our co-workers.
06:17I smiled at the irony.
06:19Was Chloe really just a co-worker?
06:23Or did he simply think Leo and I were in the way of his new romance and needed to stay
06:27hidden?
06:29Fine.
06:30I'll pack as soon as I can and take Leo away.
06:33We won't bother you.
06:35Seeing how easily I agreed, Adrian was the one who froze.
06:39I'll make it up to you.
06:40I did not look up.
06:41I only stayed silent.
06:45When I got home, I packed our luggage and took Leo to the door.
06:49But the moment I opened it, I ran into Adrian bringing Chloe back.
06:53He looked more like her boyfriend than my husband.
06:57Miss Carter, why are you at Mr. Blackwood's house?
07:01The first thing I did was pull Leo behind me.
07:05I...
07:05They're relatives of mine.
07:07They're staying here for a while.
07:08I had only said one word before Adrian cut me off.
07:11It was not the first time.
07:12But every time I heard it, my heart still hurt.
07:15I was about to speak.
07:16But Leo spoke first.
07:17Hello, sir.
07:19I turned to look at him in disbelief.
07:22Mommy, let's go.
07:26Okay.
07:27As I walked past Adrian, he grabbed my wrist.
07:31What did Leo just call me?
07:33For six years of our hidden marriage, Adrian had forced Leo to call him sir.
07:37But now, Leo was choosing to draw the line himself.
07:40Isn't that what you always wanted, Mr. Blackwood?
07:42Give me a few days.
07:43I'll explain it to Leo.
07:46Chloe is waiting for you.
07:47Let go.
07:49He released my hand reluctantly.
07:52Wait.
07:58Adrian handed the cake to me.
08:00Leo, happy birthday.
08:02Actually, Mr. Blackra bought this cake for me.
08:04I didn't expect it to be your son's birthday, too.
08:07Miss Carter, please don't mind.
08:09The cake in my hand suddenly felt unbearably heavy.
08:11I was about to give it back.
08:13Then I saw the surprise in Leo's eyes.
08:15My heart softened, so I stopped.
08:18Leo did not understand the fight between adults.
08:21He only looked at Adrian with hope.
08:25Can you eat it with me?
08:26Adrian hesitated only for a moment before agreeing.
08:29Leo cheered and ran into the living room, urging me to open the cake.
08:34Soon, I cut the cake into pieces.
08:37But the moment the cake entered my mouth, the smile on my face froze completely.
08:45Spit it out!
08:46Don't eat it!
08:49Adrian's face instantly darkened.
08:51Evelyn Carter, are you crazy?
08:53Leo is allergic to mango.
08:54You didn't know?
08:59Sorry, I didn't know.
09:01Since the day Leo was born, I had heard him say sorry countless times.
09:05Leo seemed to understand, too.
09:07There was no expectation left in his eyes.
09:10It's okay.
09:11He doesn't know.
09:12That's normal.
09:13After saying that, Leo buried his face tightly in my arms.
09:16He refused to look at Adrian again.
09:18I stood up, carried Leo, and walked out.
09:20Even after leaving the villa, I could still feel Adrian's apologetic, panicked gaze behind me.
09:25But this time, neither my son nor I felt anything.
09:28After leaving home, I went straight to the office.
09:31I quickly packed up everything on my desk.
09:34I had planned to say a proper goodbye.
09:36Now, it seemed unnecessary.
09:38I placed the signed divorce agreement on the desk.
09:42Then I let out a long breath.
09:43With my luggage in hand, I took Leo to the airport.
09:47Will you be mad at mommy for taking you away?
09:49Leo shook his head and pressed his cheek against mine.
09:52I only want mommy.
09:54My tears finally broke free.
09:56At that moment, all the pain turned into release.
09:58I took out my phone and blocked Adrian everywhere.
10:03The next day, Adrian arrived at the company on time.
10:06After what happened yesterday, he had been distracted and uneasy.
10:09He opened his inbox.
10:11An approved email popped up.
10:14Resignation letter?
10:18Adrian stared at the approved resignation email.
10:21Adrian suddenly had a bad feeling.
10:22Just as he was about to open it, Chloe walked in.
10:28Mr. Blackwood, here's the report from last time.
10:32Then she moved to Adrian's side like she had done many times before.
10:36This had been their unspoken flirtation.
10:38But now, Adrian suddenly felt uncomfortable.
10:41After reading only one page, his brows tightened.
10:45Aside from the formatting, there was almost nothing right in this report.
10:48She had even typed the department name wrong.
10:50Who made this report?
10:51Do they not have basic work skills?
10:56Get Mr. Collins in here.
10:58I want to know how HR hires people.
11:01Mr. Blackwood, I made that report.
11:03All of Adrian's anger died in an instant.
11:05For the first time, he felt helpless.
11:08Mr. Blackwood, do you think I'm stupid now?
11:10If you really think I'm stupid, then I'll leave.
11:12You can hire another assistant who's smarter and more capable.
11:16Adrian stopped her without thinking.
11:17When he met Chloe's pitiful eyes, he froze.
11:22Evelyn had never looked at him like that.
11:24She was proud.
11:26No matter what happened, she always tried to solve it herself.
11:29She was nothing like Chloe.
11:32If Evelyn were still here...
11:35Go out first.
11:37Mr. Blackwood...
11:38Out!
11:41In the end, she left unwillingly.
11:46After Chloe left, Adrian returned to his desk.
11:50He looked at the report full of mistakes.
11:53Many images suddenly rose in his mind.
11:55Seven years ago, Evelyn had also been a rookie.
11:58She had no work experience.
12:01She did not have an impressive degree or a powerful background.
12:05Among all the excellent applicants, she did not stand out.
12:09But she was the only one who passed the internship.
12:13Back then, she was driven and willing to work hard.
12:16If she did not know how to make a report, she shamelessly asked the senior staff to teach her.
12:21If she did not understand the process, she carried a notebook and wrote everything down.
12:26Whenever Adrian needed her, she always appeared as fast as possible.
12:30And she always gave him the best solution.
12:32Even at business events, she could quickly remember everyone's identity and background.
12:37Back then, what she said most often was...
12:39Mr. Blackwood, I'll do better next time.
12:42If the assistant job could be graded, Evelyn was a perfect score.
12:48Adrian still remembered how everyone envied him whenever he brought Evelyn along.
12:53Unfortunately, everything had been ruined that night.
12:56After that ridiculous night, everything changed.
13:01Even now, Adrian still did not understand why Evelyn had degraded herself like that.
13:07Why had she tried so hard to climb into his bed?
13:10All he knew was this.
13:11That morning, when he woke up and saw Evelyn beside him,
13:15all his admiration turned into hatred.
13:18The more he had admired her before, the more he hated her afterward.
13:23So even after they had to marry because of the child,
13:26he still could not treat Evelyn properly.
13:29He even chose Chloe, someone completely different from Evelyn,
13:33as his rebellion against married life.
13:36But now, thinking of Chloe's growing recklessness,
13:39Adrian suddenly felt bored.
13:41Evelyn and Leo leaving without looking back flashed through Adrian's mind.
13:45Adrian's heart started beating fast.
13:47Maybe he should stop being so childish.
13:50Maybe after all these years, Evelyn had changed.
13:54Maybe.
13:56That evening at 6, Adrian took Chloe to a business dinner.
14:00Adrian had not seen Evelyn for an entire day.
14:03Had he gone too far this time?
14:04That thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
14:07He took out his phone.
14:08Just as he was about to message Evelyn, a business partner walked over.
14:12Then he pushed every other thought down and returned to work.
14:16The conversation was going well.
14:19Then an inappropriate voice cut in.
14:21Chloe held a chocolate cupcake.
14:23Her eyes were full of innocent delight.
14:25Mr. Blackwood, this dessert is so good.
14:27The conversation stopped.
14:29She smiled and squeezed in front of Adrian.
14:31Chocolate and cream smeared across his face.
14:34Chloe gasped and reached out to wipe it.
14:36Enough!
14:37Tears immediately filled her eyes.
14:39Mr. Blackfield, what's wrong?
14:41You weren't like this before.
14:42Adrian took a deep breath and was about to speak.
14:45Then he noticed the strange looks from the business partners.
14:48Mr. Blackwood, you seem busy.
14:50We can discuss the proposal another time.
14:52Yes, yes, you're busy.
14:53We'll talk next time.
14:54Adrian had no reason to stop them.
14:55A perfectly good business discussion had been ruined by Chloe.
15:00Mr. Walsh and the others found a quiet place to gossip.
15:03Does Mr. Blackwood have some strange taste?
15:05Maybe young men like that kind of thing now.
15:07I still think his old assistant was better.
15:09I tried to poach her several times and try at it, but she never agreed.
15:12On the other side.
15:12Chloe, look what you did.
15:14She looked terribly wrong.
15:15Mr. Blackwood, what did I do?
15:16I only wanted to share something with you.
15:18I do wrong.
15:19What did I do wrong?
15:19Other guests looked over.
15:21Strange looks fell on them.
15:23Adrian had no choice.
15:25You did nothing wrong.
15:26I was wrong.
15:28No matter how angry he was, he could not lose his temper in public.
15:32Mr. Blackwild, you're so good to me.
15:36For the rest of the night, Adrian sat alone on the sofa in the corner.
15:41By the time he got home, the alcohol had caught up to him.
15:44Adrian held his head and pushed the door open unsteadily.
15:47Evelyn, water?
15:47The words fell into silence.
15:49Only then did he remember.
15:51Evelyn and Leo left yesterday.
15:53Adrian turned on the lights and went into the kitchen.
15:55He took a can of soda from the fridge.
15:57When he closed the door, he noticed the fridge was covered with stickers.
16:02In front of his eyes, Leo seemed to sneak into the study again.
16:07Daddy, can you read with me?
16:09I'm busy.
16:10I don't have time.
16:11Thinking of that, a strange irritation rose in Adrian's chest.
16:16Adrian took out his phone.
16:18Send me your address.
16:19I'll pick you and Leo up tomorrow.
16:21After typing it, he felt the tone was wrong.
16:24So he deleted it and rewrote the message.
16:27The next second, a glaring notification appeared.
16:30Message failed.
16:32He opened the company group chat, but he still could not find Evelyn's profile picture.
16:36The panic in his heart could no longer be suppressed.
16:39Then he thought of the resignation email he did not open that morning.
16:42After only one second of hesitation, he called the HR manager.
16:50Hello?
16:50The other side of the call was noisy.
16:52It sounded like a family watching TV.
16:54Daddy, the cartoon is starting.
16:56Mr. Collins answered the child.
16:57Hello, Mr. Blackwood?
16:58Is there something you need me to handle?
17:00Nothing.
17:00I just wanted to ask why I can't find Evelyn Carter in the company group chat.
17:04Ms. Carter resigned.
17:05When?
17:06Ms. Carter handed in her resignation letter the morning before yesterday.
17:09She said her husband was stationed in Australia.
17:11She wanted to take her son there to reunite with him and continue her training.
17:14Mr. Blackwood, you didn't know?
17:16Just as he was about to lose his temper, a child's voice came through the phone.
17:19Daddy, why aren't you watching TV with me yet?
17:22Once again, he could not stop himself from thinking of Leo.
17:25That night, Adrian sat on the kitchen floor until morning.
17:29It was the first time he had ever looked so miserable.
17:32In the past, no matter how late he came home, there was always a light left on for him.
17:37There was always someone sitting on the sofa, quietly waiting for him.
17:40Now, there was nothing.
17:41The huge villa held only him.
17:43The next day, Adrian did not even change his clothes.
17:46He went straight to the company.
17:47He pushed open the office door.
17:49Evelyn's desk had already been cleared.
17:51A thin document lay quietly on the desk.
17:53Adrian opened it with trembling hands.
17:55A line of text appeared in front of him.
17:58So you really planned to leave me?
17:59He had imagined leaving many times.
18:01But he never imagined that the one who made the decision first would be Evelyn.
18:06He never imagined that without realizing it, the one who could not let go was actually him.
18:12He was going to Australia.
18:14He was going to find Evelyn.
18:15Adrian strode out with a cold face.
18:18Mr. Blackwood, where are you going?
18:20You didn't even send me home last night.
18:22I had to stay at a hotel by myself.
18:24I'm upset.
18:25Move.
18:26Mr. Blackwood, what are you saying?
18:29If you keep acting like this, I'm really going to be mad.
18:33Move.
18:34Chloe still wanted to speak.
18:36Adrian pushed her aside and walked away.
18:39Find Evelyn Carter's current address for me.
18:41And book me a ticket to Australia today.
18:45Today was Leo's first day of school.
18:47I got up early and packed Leo's backpack.
18:50Although we had only been in Australia for two days, I had actually planned this for a long time.
18:55Six months ago, I contacted a friend who worked in Australia.
18:57I asked him to help me find a suitable home and school here.
19:01I watched Leo get on the school bus.
19:02Then I pulled my coat tighter and turned to go home.
19:06A familiar voice suddenly sounded behind me.
19:09Evelyn.
19:09My body stiffened.
19:10I turned around slowly.
19:12It was Adrian.
19:12Adrian looked much rougher than before.
19:14No one knew I applied to Blackwood Group because of Adrian.
19:18He had gone to the same college as me three years ahead.
19:21One brief glance at him during freshman orientation had been enough for me to lose my heart.
19:25So for four years in college, I studied, took exams, and fought for internships with everything I had.
19:32Only then did I earn the chance to interview at Blackwood Group.
19:35Only then did I finally have the right to stand openly in front of Adrian and tell him my name.
19:39I spent five years walking to Adrian's side.
19:42But he used one night to destroy everything I had worked for.
19:50Come in and sit.
19:53He immediately followed me inside.
19:56Two sugars.
19:57No milk.
19:58Then I sat on the sofa across from him.
20:01You still remember.
20:03Since you came all the way here, I assume you saw the divorce papers.
20:07I don't want half your assets.
20:08I only want custody of Leo.
20:14Evelyn Carter, I don't agree to the divorce.
20:18That's fine.
20:19I can wait.
20:21Three years of separation will be enough.
20:24Evelyn Carter, do you want to leave me that badly?
20:27Don't forget, six years ago, you were the one who climbed into my bed.
20:31At that moment, I finally understood everything.
20:36Huh.
20:37Adrian Blackwood, so this is what you've thought all these years.
20:41No wonder your attitude changed after you woke up that morning.
20:45I thought you stopped valuing me once you had me.
20:47I felt disappointed.
20:49But it turns out this is what you believed all along.
20:52But more than that, I felt relieved.
20:54Adrian Blackwood, has it ever occurred to you that I was the victim?
20:59What?
20:59I thought of that night again.
21:01Adrian was drunk.
21:02I helped him into the suite that had been booked for him.
21:04After helping him clean up a little, I placed a glass of warm water on the bedside table.
21:09Then I prepared to leave.
21:10But Adrian suddenly grabbed my hand.
21:13He dragged me onto the bed with brutal force.
21:15That night, I struggled.
21:17I screamed.
21:18But none of it worked.
21:19But I never imagined that one day, this would be how we began.
21:23After it ended, I spent the entire night convincing myself,
21:26You loved him, didn't you?
21:28But I never expected that Adrian would remember nothing.
21:31That was fine.
21:32At least I could keep convincing myself that I had not been harmed.
21:38What's past is past.
21:40Adrian, please stop disturbing my life, okay?
21:43What did you mean by what you just said?
21:45It meant nothing.
21:46I have things to do.
21:48You should go.
21:53I don't agree to the divorce.
21:54When I figure this out, I'll come back to you.
21:58I did not care.
22:00I stayed in Australia and officially started my training program.
22:04After I stopped working, I had more time to spend with Leo.
22:08He slowly forgot the unhappy things from before.
22:10He also made many local friends.
22:13During that time, I dated a few men here and there.
22:16I just never wanted to get married again.
22:20Adrian also came to Australia from time to time to see Leo.
22:25Maybe he wanted to repair his relationship with his son.
22:28After asking Leo, I did not refuse his visits.
22:32After all, Leo was Adrian's child.
22:35I treated it as taking advantage of his family fortune.
22:39Adrian might have remembered something too.
22:42For a while, he kept sending me money.
22:46Sometimes, when he came to see Leo, he would look at me with guilt in his eyes.
22:51I ignored him.
22:53If he gave money, I accepted it.
22:57But I never stopped dating other people.
22:59He would only ever be a small episode in my life now.
23:02He would never affect me again.
23:04So you see, the sky always brightened.
23:08Even without the sun, it still brightened.
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