Billionaire's Accidental Wife : All Episodes 1 - End
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00:00The night I left my marriage with nothing, I wandered the streets of New York alone.
00:04A small ad on the side of the road caught my eye.
00:10Room and board included, that's what got me.
00:13That same night, I dragged my suitcase to the address on the ad.
00:16I walked straight into the mansion of Nathan Sterling, the richest man in New York.
00:22Mr. Sterling is looking for a mother for his child.
00:26Not a wife for himself, I need you to be very clear on that.
00:29Mr. Sterling is an exceptional man, don't get any ideas.
00:34I kept my head slightly down, eyes forward.
00:36Honestly, this job was perfect for me.
00:39To put it simply, they just needed a high-end nanny.
00:41I had only gotten divorced that morning.
00:44Remarriage?
00:44Couldn't be further from my mind.
00:46I nodded respectfully.
00:47I understand I won't get any ideas.
00:50You have my word.
00:52But taking care of a kid and having a roof was a lifeline for me.
00:55George gave a curt nod and led me to the dining room.
00:58At a massive long table, a young father and his son were locked in a silent battle.
01:04He man sat there holding a bowl and a spoon, his expression dark.
01:07Just one bite.
01:09Luca.
01:10One tiny bite.
01:12Can you do that for me?
01:16Sir, another applicant is here.
01:18This one seems honest.
01:20That face, I'd seen it on the cover of Forbes before.
01:23Unfairly handsome.
01:24The kind of face you don't forget.
01:27What's your name?
01:28Claire Bennett.
01:30Give it a try.
01:36So this was the job interview.
01:38I had to nail this.
01:39If I could stay, at least I wouldn't be sleeping on the street tonight.
01:43I put on what I hoped was a warm, motherly smile and walked toward the boy.
01:54No, make her leave!
01:56I don't want her!
01:57They're all bad women!
02:00So before me, this kid had already been through who knows how many stepmoms.
02:04Relax.
02:05I'm not here to feed you.
02:06I'm feeding Spider-Man.
02:07You're fine.
02:08Eat more.
02:09You need to be full to save the world.
02:10Kids who don't eat are too weak.
02:12Can't even protect themselves.
02:14Let alone own all of humanity.
02:17Oh, you want the potatoes?
02:18The boy lay there looking dejected.
02:20Potatoes give you strength.
02:22But I pretended not to see.
02:23Not until his nose turned red and his eyes got watery did I act like I just spotted him.
02:28There's a baby Spider-Man here too?
02:30Peter Parker.
02:31Can you share some of your food with him?
02:34He needs to eat so he can grow up big and strong like you.
02:38Sure.
02:40Well, since Spider-Man said so, I guess you can have a little, but don't eat too much, okay?
02:47If you get stronger than him, he'll be sad.
03:02That night I stayed in the villa.
03:04Luca and I were on the second floor.
03:06Nathan Sterling had the third floor to himself.
03:11You are never to go up to the third floor.
03:13A woman once snuck up to climb into Mr. Sterling's bed in the middle of the night and was thrown
03:18out the window.
03:20I won't, I promise.
03:23Luca was only four, but he could already sleep in his own room.
03:27That made my work a lot easier.
03:33Claire, let's talk.
03:35Sure, Mr. Stalin.
03:37You're good with kids.
03:39Have you had any of your own?
03:41No, but I helped look after my ex-husband's sister's kids for two years.
03:46Back then, my ex's family thought I didn't make enough money, so they made me quit my job.
03:51After I quit, they said I was lazy and had nothing to do.
03:54So they fired the sister's nanny and made me take over.
03:58You're divorced, why?
04:01We came from different worlds.
04:06You know, I need to find a mother for Luca.
04:08He has no sense of security.
04:10He won't leave the house, won't go to preschool.
04:12I'm busy with work, so I need someone patient to be his mother.
04:16I'll have you sign a prenup.
04:18Everything stays separate.
04:20I understand.
04:24Rich people are all like this.
04:26My first marriage was for love.
04:28But because the gap between our families was too big, I signed a prenup too.
04:31So when the love ran out and we divorced, I had nothing left.
04:34Not even my wedding ring.
04:36Let alone someone like Nathan, a man at the very top.
04:38Of course he'd be careful about marriage.
04:41Honestly, I'd be happy just having a place to stay.
04:43We don't have to make it official.
04:45The marriage is for Luca.
04:46I want him to have a long-term mother.
04:48And marriage is the strongest contract there is.
04:50Then we'll do it your way.
04:52Don't worry.
04:54I'll give you $50,000 a month for personal spending.
04:58Mr. Sterling, can I ask, if we divorce someday, can I keep the money you've given me?
05:04Of course.
05:05That money is yours.
05:07Okay then.
05:08I don't have any needs in our sex life right now, so you'll stay on the second floor.
05:12Okay.
05:13I don't either.
05:14Just like that, three days after my divorce, I was married again.
05:17Same as the first time, no wedding.
05:21Take this.
05:25No need.
05:26For Luca.
05:28Oh, okay.
05:29Thank you for your ring.
05:38What's wrong?
05:40Claire, can you read me a bedtime story?
05:43I'll get my dad to pay you more, but if you don't want to, that's fine.
05:47Come here.
05:52That night, Luca fell asleep in my bed after his book.
05:55The next morning, when Nathan heard, he was genuinely surprised.
05:59Claire, thank you.
06:01I'll add $10,000 a month.
06:03Mr. Sterling, that's way too much.
06:06It really was.
06:07In my last marriage, I did so much more than this.
06:10During the day, I watched my ex's sister's kids.
06:13At night, I cooked for my ex, satisfying his needs in bed, then got up in the middle of the
06:18night to clean the house.
06:23It's not like we can't afford a maid.
06:25But Claire just sitting all day doing nothing, that doesn't seem right.
06:30Even after all that, when we divorced, they said I'd been living the good life for three years.
06:35And they sent me out with nothing.
06:39Mr. Sterling, that's too much.
06:41This is just what I should be doing.
06:43As I said this, Luca came over and grabbed my right hand.
06:46The women came before you only cared about pleasing me, ignoring Luca's feelings.
06:50The extra $10,000 is settled.
06:53Thank you, Mr. Sterling.
06:55From that day on, Luca was glued to me.
06:58Nathan was busy, so most of the time, it was just the two of us at home.
07:02I tried my best to play with him and made him happy every day.
07:05When he got scared, I held him tightly and comforted him gently.
07:09But he still didn't want to leave the villa, until the day I needed to go to the hospital for
07:13a follow-up.
07:15Wait for me at home? I'll be back soon.
07:18He grabbed my hand and wouldn't let go.
07:20He didn't say anything.
07:22Just looked up at me with those big, sad eyes.
07:27He's afraid you'll leave and not come back.
07:30I'm not leaving.
07:32I'll be back after my appointment and then we'll read together.
07:34You play by yourself for a little while?
07:42Luca, you want to go to the hospital with Claire?
07:49My God! He is finally willing to leave the house!
07:55Your condition has improved a lot. Keep relaxing.
07:59Claire, are you sick?
08:01Yeah. I used to skip meals a lot, so I got sick. Don't ever be like me, okay?
08:05Does it hurt? I can give you candy.
08:09Daddy told me eating candy can forget the pain.
08:13My tears fell unexpectedly.
08:14In three years at my ex's house, every time I cried, they called me dramatic.
08:18Said a girl from a poor family wasn't cut out for their lifestyle.
08:21When I told them I had depression, my ex Ryan said I was faking it.
08:24Making trouble on purpose.
08:26Even the nephew I'd taken care of for over two years cursed at me during the divorce.
08:29But this cold-faced little boy was willing to share his favorite candy just to make me feel better.
08:33Claire, I'll eat all my food. When I grow up, I'll protect you.
08:41Then you better grow up fast.
08:44Mr. Sterling, why are you here?
08:50George told me Luca went out with you. I was worried, so I came to check.
08:55Daddy, as long as I'm with Claire, you don't have to worry.
09:00I know.
09:02Mr. Sterling, I don't need it.
09:03Claire, if there's anything you want, just ask.
09:05Could you help me find a used car?
09:08About $8,000?
09:09It'll be easier for me to go out.
09:12Take any car from my garage.
09:13The cheapest one in your garage is over $200,000. I wouldn't dare drive it.
09:19Fine.
09:20The next morning, an old beat-up car parked next to Nathan's luxury cars.
09:23He also brought in a world-famous psychiatrist to the house.
09:26The diagnosis was the same as the hospital's.
09:28But the medication was all different. Those were all ones I couldn't afford before.
09:32Mr. Sterling, your wife needs family around her. Don't put too much pressure on her.
09:36I'll remember that.
09:39The next day, I drove Luca out to play.
09:41He used to have no sense of security. He'd barely been anywhere.
09:44Now, I wanted to show him the world.
09:46We went to the amusement park first, then the farmer's market.
09:51Claire, I don't want to hold this.
09:53But my hands are so full. Can you help me?
09:57Fine. Just this once. Don't buy fish next time.
10:07Claire?
10:08It was Ryan. My ex-husband.
10:10Ryan and I got together in college.
10:13After we graduated, he married me against his family's wishes.
10:16At our wedding, Ryan swore he'd protect me for life.
10:19But later, after he took over the family business,
10:22he started feeling like I wasn't adding anything to his career.
10:25He started finding fault with everything.
10:27He wanted me to quit my job to take care of his family,
10:30his sister's children, and to be subservient to his family.
10:33I put up with all of it because I love him.
10:35I never got much love growing up either.
10:37This was just more of the same, in a different house.
10:40Until the day I walked in on Ryan at some fancy club,
10:43his arms around a flashy woman, kissing her.
10:45I couldn't hold it together anymore.
10:49I cried. I made scenes.
10:51I begged him to swear he'd never do it again.
10:54What successful man doesn't do this?
10:57You're like this because I spoiled you.
10:58From that day on, we went cold.
11:01He stopped coming home.
11:02Blocked me on everything.
11:04My condition got worse.
11:05The doctor warned me to avoid any more stress.
11:08With nothing left to care about, I filed for divorce.
11:11Ryan thought I wanted to use the marriage to threaten him.
11:14His family all told him not to give in,
11:16or I'd just push harder next time.
11:17He had his lawyer draft a divorce agreement on the spot,
11:20demanding I leave with nothing.
11:21I signed it without hesitation.
11:23Four years together.
11:24Three years married.
11:26Done.
11:37Claire, you're a Stanford graduate,
11:39and you're working as nanny?
11:40What are you thinking?
11:43None of your business.
11:45Claire, don't you understand?
11:46The day we married, you stopped being just you.
11:48You represented the Mitchell name.
11:50Ryan, we're divorced.
11:51I have nothing to do with your family anymore.
11:57Claire, after divorce, you're my ex-wife.
12:00When people talk about you, my name comes up.
12:02Can you stop embarrassing me?
12:04Can't you think before you act?
12:05Stop acting impulsively all the time.
12:15Claire, you've suffered a lot these past few days, haven't you?
12:17Missed being a rich man's wife yet?
12:19If you admit you were wrong and really change, I might consider taking you back.
12:23Those women meant nothing.
12:24I haven't considered anyone else for the position of my wife.
12:27It's still yours.
12:28As long as you fix that attitude, apologize to my family, I'll-
12:31Keep it.
12:32Give that precious position to someone else.
12:34I don't want it.
12:39I had blocked everyone in Ryan's family, except this kid.
12:42I didn't think a child should be blamed.
12:44It was the adults around him were wrong.
12:46Besides, after two years of taking care of him, I felt we had a bond.
12:49Hey, Tyler.
12:54Claire, Ryan tells you you're working as a nanny now?
12:58You're slapping Ryan in the face.
12:59Slapping the whole Mitchell family in the face.
13:01What are people going to say about us?
13:03Claire, don't blame me for looking down on you.
13:06You really are as low class as ever.
13:08Always have been.
13:12I pulled over to the side of the road.
13:15I couldn't hold it in anymore.
13:16I collapsed onto the steering wheel and sobbed.
13:19Claire, here.
13:20Bip your face.
13:23I'm sorry.
13:24Did I scare you?
13:27George had told me again and again, Luca couldn't handle stress.
13:31Claire, I'm not scared.
13:32You can cry.
13:34Take your time.
13:35I'll wait.
13:36It's not shameful for adults to cry.
13:38I won't laugh at you.
13:41Thank you, little gentleman done crying.
13:43No more tears from now on.
13:47Let's go home.
13:55Claire, can I come in?
13:58Come in.
14:10The clothes in the closet.
14:11I've never seen you wear any of them.
14:13They're too expensive.
14:15I'm not used to that.
14:16My last marriage taught me something.
14:18If it's not your world, don't force your way in.
14:20Because when they kick you out, it's ugly.
14:22Sure, Nathan and I had a marriage certificate.
14:24But deep down, I was just a high-class nanny.
14:28What nanny wears designer dresses?
14:31Is it the style?
14:34If you don't like them, I'll have a designer come to your house to make some for you.
14:37No, no.
14:39Mr. Sterling, all I do is look after Luca.
14:42I don't have anywhere to wear clothes like that.
14:44Really, I don't need them.
14:46I heard you ran into your ex-husband today.
14:48He's a Mitchell.
14:49The medical equipment Mitchells?
14:51Yes.
14:52But that's all in the past.
14:54He could tell I didn't want to talk about it, so he changed the subject.
14:58Claire, since you came here, Luca's been so much happier.
15:02You pay me more than enough.
15:04It's just my job.
15:05Claire, if you ever need anything, just ask.
15:08I can fulfill it.
15:10Mr. Sterling, I really don't need anything.
15:13Nathan went quiet for a moment.
15:14His fingers tightened briefly, then he nodded and left.
15:19Lately, Nathan had been coming home early.
15:22Every night, he'd eat dinner with me and Luca, even play games with us sometimes.
15:26The richest guy in New York, suddenly so free?
15:29Was he going bankrupt?
15:31I didn't care about it.
15:32I cared about losing my $60,000 a month.
15:35Mr. Sterling, why are you coming home so early?
15:38If you're busy, just go.
15:40Luca has me.
15:43The doctor said you need family around you.
15:46Luca and I are your family now.
15:49We have to step up.
15:51Family?
15:51Us?
15:52But I didn't dare say that out loud.
15:54Honestly, Luca's enough.
15:56The doctor said I'm doing better, and it's mostly because of him.
16:02Come on, let's go read.
16:07Daddy still has work to do.
16:15Claire.
16:18Yeah?
16:23Tomorrow night, I have a dinner event.
16:25I need a female companion.
16:27Would you come with me?
16:29Me?
16:30Yes, you.
16:31It's short notice.
16:32Finding someone else would be difficult.
16:33I'll pay you for it.
16:35I just don't really know how to act.
16:37Will I embarrass you?
16:37Ryan never took me to things like that.
16:39You're so petty.
16:40Don't go out and embarrass yourself.
16:44Just stay by my side.
16:46Don't worry about anything else.
16:51Nathan came home from work to pick me up.
16:54The moment he saw me, something flashed in his eyes.
16:58Daddy, isn't Claire so pretty?
17:02People lined up to talk to Nathan.
17:04The conversation naturally turned to me.
17:07Mr. Sterling, who's this beautiful lady?
17:13I'm Mr. Sterling's friend.
17:15My wife, Claire.
17:18Everyone started gushing compliments.
17:20My face burned all the way down to my neck.
17:22So awkward.
17:23You look absolutely stunning tonight.
17:28I tensed up.
17:30No, that's not it.
17:31You mistook it.
17:32I was just afraid of embarrassing you.
17:35Claire.
17:37Claire, only weak men feel embarrassed by their wives.
17:43I'm gonna go grab a drink.
17:46I didn't expect to see Ryan there.
17:48He was alone.
17:58Claire, really you?
17:59I almost didn't recognize you.
18:02I've never seen you look this good.
18:03I'm honestly shocked.
18:05Claire.
18:06My sister calling you that day?
18:07That wasn't my idea.
18:09I only agreed to divorce because you were being stubborn.
18:11I wanted to teach you a little lesson.
18:13I never actually planned to let you go.
18:15Claire.
18:16If you just apologize to my mom and my sister,
18:19I'll agree to remarry you.
18:21Things have been rough with the business lately.
18:22I'm swamped.
18:23So just be a good girl and stop making things hard for me.
18:26Okay?
18:27Ryan, since we're divorced,
18:29I never looked back.
18:30Even if I have to sleep on the streets,
18:32I'll never go back to your home.
18:36Claire, you still don't see it.
18:38Still so stubborn.
18:39Guess you haven't suffered enough yet.
18:40When you finally realize your problem,
18:42come find me.
18:46Claire, we'll talk later.
18:47I need to speak with someone important.
18:48Don't get in my way.
18:51Mr. Sterling,
18:52I'm Ryan Mitchell from Mitchell Medical.
18:55About your decision to stop using our equipment,
18:56I'd like a chance to discuss it.
18:59We've had a great partnership these past five years.
19:02You suddenly cut us off.
19:03Was there something we did wrong?
19:05Whatever it is, just say the word.
19:06We'll fix it.
19:11Claire, what do you think?
19:13Should I give him another chance?
19:16Claire?
19:17Claire?
19:18Mr. Sterling, you don't know.
19:20Claire is my ex-wife.
19:21I have no idea how she got in here tonight.
19:23She's probably trying to run into me on purpose,
19:25so I'll take her back.
19:26She's just a housewife.
19:27Don't take her seriously.
19:29Claire, you decide.
19:30I'll go with whatever you say.
19:32Mr. Mitchell just told me not to get in the way of his business.
19:35So I'll keep my opinion to myself.
19:38Men's business.
19:39Of course you have no opinion.
19:41Typical.
19:42Low-class background.
19:43Can't keep up in polite society.
19:47Claire doesn't want to weigh in.
19:48I'd say that means Mitchell Medical doesn't impress her.
19:51Mr. Mitchell, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do.
20:02Mr. Mitchell, did you offend Mrs. Sterling?
20:05Bad move, man.
20:06She's the only woman who's ever been seen with him in all these years.
20:11Mrs. Sterling.
20:12That's impossible.
20:13She was just a nanny in my house.
20:14Does she really think wearing an expensive dress,
20:16she can impersonate the esteemed Mrs. Sterling?
20:21That night, Nathan bid on artwork worth tens of millions of dollars,
20:25all in my name, for charity.
20:26Mrs. Sterling, we're hosting a tea party next week.
20:29Would you do us the honor of attending?
20:31Mrs. Sterling, my husband wants to work with Sterling Group.
20:34Could you maybe put in a good word?
20:36I'd never been in a situation like this.
20:38I was so scared of embarrassing Nathan that I kept drinking.
20:42Sorry.
20:43My wife can't drink much.
20:44I'll drink on her behalf.
20:52I glanced out the window without thinking and caught Ryan staring.
20:55His lips curled into a mocking smirk.
21:01Mr. Sterling, thank you for tonight.
21:03For having my back.
21:07Claire, you're my wife.
21:09You don't need to thank me.
21:10We're only on paper.
21:12You didn't have to do any of that.
21:14But you did, and I appreciate it.
21:19Claire, what if I don't want it to be just on paper?
21:22Hmm?
21:23He leaned toward me, slowly.
21:25The wand in his eyes.
21:26He wasn't even trying to hide it.
21:31Mr. Sterling, you've had too much to drink.
21:35Sorry, you're right.
21:36I have.
21:41Claire, you're back.
21:46That night, after I put Luca to sleep, I pulled out my phone and started looking at job listings.
21:51Ryan was right about one thing.
21:53I had a good education.
21:55I should be building a career, not just being a nanny.
21:58My last marriage taught me that much.
22:00A woman needs something of her own.
22:02Otherwise, the day a man doesn't need you anymore.
22:05All you can do is wait to be thrown away.
22:07Right now, Luca needed me.
22:09So I could stay.
22:10But what about the day he didn't?
22:12Had to read it twice.
22:14This thing was always done by the staff.
22:16And Nathan had warned me from day one, never go to the third floor.
22:20This thing was always done by the staff.
22:22I went downstairs and made him a cup of coffee.
22:25If I actually went up, would he fire me?
22:28Or was he holding a grudge because I turned him down in the car tonight?
22:31Was this some kind of test?
22:35Mr. Sterling, your coffee is ready.
22:38Could you come down and get it?
22:39Bring it up for me, please.
22:46Come in.
22:50I had no choice but to push open the door.
22:52My gaze met Nathan's.
22:54He must have just showered.
22:55He was only wearing a black bathrobe, the belt loosely tied, revealing a large expanse of his well-defined pectoral
23:00muscles.
23:00Water droplets were dripping from his hair.
23:02I hurriedly lowered my head, unable to look any longer.
23:06Nathan took the coffee, his fingertips brushing against my fingers.
23:09I nervously stepped back.
23:11Nathan asked in a low voice.
23:13So afraid of me?
23:14Claire, am I some kind of monster?
23:18Claire, from now on you can come into my room anytime.
23:21The next morning, I woke up feeling a little dizzy and my throat was sore.
23:24It was probably from drinking last night and not sleeping well.
23:27I had caught a cold.
23:28I didn't expect that Nathan was also there when I came downstairs.
23:31He was sitting comfortably on the sofa reading a financial newspaper.
23:34Most surprisingly, he was wearing a black turtleneck sweater and frameless glasses.
23:38Good morning.
23:39I tried to greet him, but couldn't help coughing.
23:42Nathan put down the newspaper, his voice low.
23:44Got a cold?
23:45Nathan walked over a few steps.
23:47Maybe a little.
23:48Raised his hand and placed it on my forehead, the movement natural and fluid.
24:00I couldn't help but wonder what Luca's mother was like.
24:03To be worthy of such a wonderful man.
24:07After taking my medicine, worried about disturbing Nathan's work, I went back to my bedroom.
24:12I slept for a while, then was groggily woken by a phone call from an unknown number.
24:16As soon as I answered, Ryan's voice came through.
24:18Claire, it's me.
24:19Claire, don't hang up on me.
24:20I am right outside the Sterling's villa.
24:21If you don't want to cause trouble for Nathan, come out and see me right now.
24:27Claire, haven't you caused enough trouble?
24:29The Mitchell's wife, working as a nanny for someone else.
24:32You don't feel ashamed, but I do.
24:35Ryan, I'm not causing trouble.
24:37Claire, stop pretending.
24:38You're going too far.
24:39You dressed up some last night and sneaking toe to the Yankway and just to make me regret it, Roop.
24:43Okay, I admit.
24:44I did regret it after you leafing.
24:46Now, I'm giving you a chance to come back.
24:48As long as you admit your mistakes.
24:50Bow your tail, do my ma'apolage in my mess.
24:52I will do it when you...
24:53You'll never have to be a servant again.
24:56Ryan, I did nothing wrong.
24:58What mistakes do you want me to admit?
25:00Claire, you still haven't realized your mistakes?
25:03Looks like you haven't suffered enough.
25:05Just as I was about to retort, a round figure suddenly rushed towards Ryan.
25:09It was Luca, who had just returned from outside.
25:11He head-butted Ryan, his eyes wide with anger.
25:14My mom is not wrong.
25:16My mom is the best in the world.
25:21After saying that, he obediently hugged my leg and stood close to me.
25:25Ryan and I were both stunned.
25:26He actually called me mom.
25:28When he thought I was being bullied, his first reaction was to rush forward to protect me and defend me.
25:33Ryan was jolted by the impact and it took him a while to recover.
25:36My heart softened and I hugged Luca tightly.
25:38What did you call her? Isn't she your nanny?
25:41You're the nanny! Your whole family are nannies!
25:45Claire is my mom! My beloved mom!
25:48Claire, will you be my mom?
25:50I promise I'll listen to you from now on.
25:53I nodded, my eyes moist.
25:55Luca, I am your mom.
25:57Oh, I understand.
25:59Did you lie to him?
25:59Are you trying to use the child to climb the social ladder?
26:02Nathan is cold and ruthless.
26:03If he finds out you schemed against him, he'll never forgive you.
26:08Before I could speak, a warm hand suddenly landed on my waist.
26:11Mr. Mitchell, because you slandered my wife last time, I withdrew my cooperation with Mitchell Medical.
26:17I originally want to find an opportunity to explain to the other hospitals this was just a personal matter between
26:22you and me and that I shouldn't affect your cooperation.
26:24But you came to my home today and angered my wife.
26:27I think I probably don't need to explain anymore.
26:31Ryan froze on the spot.
26:33Mr. Sterling, what do you mean?
26:35Wife?
26:36Who's your wife?
26:38Nathan tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear and looked at Ryan again.
26:42Mr. Mitchell, don't you understand?
26:44Claire is my wife, my son's mother.
26:47Ryan swayed, about to fall.
26:48George, see him out.
26:50If anyone comes to bother Claire, tell me immediately and call the police.
26:55He then took Luca from my arms, his other arm around me as he led me home.
26:59Back home, I immediately and awkwardly pulled away from Nathan's embrace.
27:02I took Luca's hand and went back to my room.
27:04Luca, where did you go all day?
27:06I haven't seen you at all.
27:08Luca pouted, looking aggrieved.
27:11Dad took me to kindergarten.
27:13Why?
27:14Dad said he doesn't want you to work too hard.
27:17He's worried you'll get tired.
27:18He also wants me to give you two some time alone.
27:21Why do you want to give us some time alone?
27:24Dad said he wants to build a bond with you, so you won't abandon us.
27:28Just as Luca finished speaking, Nathan stood in the doorway.
27:31Luca, come downstairs for dinner.
27:34Don't disturb Mom's rest.
27:36Hearing Mom again still made me feel incredibly embarrassed.
27:38Luca kissed me on the forehead.
27:40Mom, I'm going to eat now.
27:42I'll come back to play with you later.
27:46After Luca left, Nathan strode into my room.
27:49Feeling better?
27:49He asked gently.
27:51He was still wearing that black turtleneck sweater, sitting down opposite me.
27:54I quickly turned my head away.
27:56Mr. Sterling, thank you for standing up for me.
27:59But please don't let me affect your business decisions.
28:01It's not worth it.
28:03Nathan chuckled.
28:04How is it not worth it?
28:08I mean, I'm not worth you doing this.
28:11Claire, I've said it before.
28:13We're couple.
28:15Protecting you is my responsibility.
28:17But...
28:17Let's not talk about being a couple in name only.
28:21Claire, I want to be your real husband now.
28:25My face flushed instantly.
28:26Nathan smiled again.
28:28I'll give you time.
28:29But I want to ask for some benefits as a husband now.
28:34Before I could react, his body was already pressed against mine.
28:37Nathan's long, warm hand stroked my face.
28:39He restrainedly placed a kiss on my forehead.
28:41I was so nervous I dared not breathe.
28:43My face burning even hotter.
28:45Is this okay?
28:47Claire, no rush.
28:49We'll take it slow.
28:50We have plenty of time.
28:55Next day, Nathan invited me to see a movie.
28:58After last night, I thought about it.
29:00We're already married, so if we can really develop feelings for each other, that would be great.
29:05Nathan chose a foreign romantic film, quite explicit.
29:08A cacophony of kissing sounds filled the air.
29:10Nathan moved closer, his deep gaze meeting mine.
29:13Claire, is it okay?
29:14His lips touched mine.
29:16At first, it was a light, lingering touch.
29:19Then it deepened, stealing my breath.
29:21I don't know how long it lasted before he stopped.
29:24Is this okay?
29:26I angrily punched his chest.
29:28Nathan, I didn't expect you to be so bad.
29:32I'm experienced.
29:33I was afraid of scaring you.
29:35Liar.
29:36You're inexperienced?
29:38Did Luca spring from a rock?
29:41Hmm, Nathan mumbled and kissed me again.
29:45That night, I had just put Luca to sleep when Nathan called again, asking me to bring him coffee.
29:50I had barely knocked on his door when a large hand pulled me inside.
29:53A deluge of kisses immediately followed.
29:55Nathan smelled wonderful, fresh, and warm, intoxicating.
29:59Claire, I don't want to take it slow.
30:01I want to speed things up.
30:02Is that okay?
30:04If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes.
30:06Claire, I fell in love with you the first time I saw you.
30:08Claire, pick a wedding planning company.
30:11I want to give you a grand wedding.
30:12No need.
30:14Yes, I want the whole world to know that Claire is my wife and I am her husband.
30:20I only regret not giving you the very best when we first met.
30:25Our wedding was grand and lavish.
30:27I complained that Nathan was being too flamboyant.
30:30Mr. Sterling is always low-key.
30:32This is the first time he's been so extravagant.
30:35Just indulge him this once.
30:36On the night of the wedding, I received a call from an unknown number.
30:40Nathan reached out and hung up the phone, then slammed his hips together.
30:44Mrs. Sterling, focus.
30:50Claire, I'll tell you a secret.
30:52Actually, Luca isn't my biological son.
30:54He's my sister's orphan.
30:56When Nathan was in middle school, his parents died in an accident, and his sister raised him alone.
31:01Later, his sister married and had Luca.
31:04But a car accident took the lives of his sister and brother-in-law.
31:07Nathan then registered Luca under his own name.
31:10I originally planned to grow old with Luca, but Claire, you came along and suddenly my life changed.
31:15So, I'm really your first?
31:18Nathan blushed and nodded gently.
31:22That day, I left the hospital.
31:24Luca asked nervously.
31:26Mommy, are you sick?
31:29No, Mommy has a little baby.
31:31Yay, I finally have a little sister!
31:34What if it's a little brother in Mommy's tummy?
31:37If it's a little brother, I'll throw him in the trash.
31:40If it's a little sister, she'll play with me.
31:42Just as I was about to walk to the parking lot, a man in tattered clothes stopped me.
31:46Uh, Claire?
31:48I was startled.
31:48I exclaimed in surprise.
31:50Ryan?
31:51What happened to you?
31:54Claire, please help me.
31:56Only you can help me.
31:57Now the whole world knows Nathan loves you and cherishes you.
32:00Please beg him for me.
32:01He'll listen to you.
32:02Initially, Nathan stopped cooperating with Mitchell Medical.
32:06Unexpectedly, a fatal accident occurred.
32:08His sister and her family absconded with all the money abroad.
32:11Mitchell Medical went bankrupt.
32:13Looking at the destitute Ryan now, I felt no pity for him at all.
32:17Ryan, all lives are equal.
32:18It was your mistake that caused the accident, and you should pay the price.
32:22No one can help you.
32:25Claire, let's go home.
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