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00:02It's Christmas Eve, my husband Damien just kicked our three-year-old daughter out of the car.
00:11Get out of the car!
00:13The current outside temperature is minus five degrees Celsius.
00:17All because his mistress's daughter didn't want to sit with a dirty kid.
00:22When the car pulled over on the highway shoulder, I thought Damien just needed a restroom break.
00:27اشترك
00:30هسألي
00:31لا تنظرها
00:32لم يكن لم يترم بها
00:34فقط تجربة رهيال
00:37دميان تحرك أخرى
00:39ماذا
00:41مهما انه نفتح
00:43لكنها لا تنظر بها
00:46لم يكن من المسكين
00:47لا
00:47لا أعطي نفسها
00:50سوف تفضل
00:51مرحبا
00:53مرحبا
00:54سوف تنظر
00:56سنة يترك عني سنة سنة
01:29أحدها
01:30كانت خارج MORE
01:32اجدها سلوي
01:34لأميwięed
01:34أحيانا
01:35سيتم이는 هنا
01:36اين و beispielsweise
01:37أين حيني
01:38فقط
01:38assist
01:39أحيون
01:40اعين بعد
01:41أحيون
01:42أهي عبارا
01:42حارة
01:43عراؤا
01:45أحيانا
01:45can't stay out here
01:46ميلا
01:46يقولون
01:47يقولون
01:47وأحيانا
01:47بريارantwortus
01:48كانت
01:48بريار،
01:49دعنا
01:49قogan
01:50قلبي
01:50ق ؟
01:50tots عن الأحي
01:51Pat إلي
01:52ميلا
01:52عراؤا
01:53بيك مال
01:54أمي، أريد أن أمت بقية
02:24الشيخ يستمر في الفيديو
02:28أليس سأبطي؟
02:29ألف في سنة لحظينا إلى الاسبت الآن؟
02:33أنت بركي
02:34أجعل فريقاً فريقاً
02:36أصدقًا
02:37كلارا؟
02:38أصدقًا داميانف سنة
02:40ماذا تفعلين هنا؟
02:42فريقًا؟
02:43أصدقًا كله
02:46فريقًا بقى مرحبًا
02:49إنه سنحن؟
02:50هل يجب أن أورويا بحاجة؟
02:53So Celeste's daughter matters
02:55But his own doesn't
02:56Owen, let them in
02:58We'll squeeze
02:59But the car was full
03:00There's no room
03:02The driver said, looking worried
03:04You guys go, I'll wait here
03:06Felix pushed me toward the seat
03:11Aurora's face is turning purple
03:13She can't stay in the cold another second
03:16Felix, it's freezing out there
03:19What about you?
03:21I'm a grown man
03:22I can handle a little cold
03:23Take care of the kid first
03:25Just go
03:25The car started
03:27I looked through the back window
03:30Felix stood there alone in the blizzard
03:33His figure grew smaller and smaller
03:36Aurora fell asleep in my arms
03:38But her face was a terrifying shade of red
03:43Sir, can you go any faster?
03:45My daughter has a fever
03:46The driver nodded and stepped on the gas
03:48I tried to call Mira again
03:51No signal
03:52How much longer to the service station?
03:5620 kilometers
03:57In this weather, at least 30 minutes
04:01I held Aurora tighter
04:03She was getting hotter by the second
04:05She opened her eyes weakly
04:08Suddenly, she started coughing
04:10Her face turned a deep, sickly purple
04:13Please, please go faster
04:16I'm trying
04:18This is as fast as it goes
04:20The roads are pure ice
04:22I unzipped Aurora's coat
04:24Her chest was heaving
04:26Aurora, look at mommy
04:27Don't close your eyes
04:31I'll tell you a story
04:32About the little rabbit
04:35I began pounding on the car window like a mad woman
04:39Help!
04:40My daughter is dying!
04:42Somebody help us!
04:45But on the highway
04:47There was nothing but wind and snow
04:51Finally, the car pulled into a service station
05:00Is there a doctor?
05:01My daughter is dying!
05:03Help us!
05:04The clerk froze
05:06There's no doctor here
05:07Call one!
05:08Now!
05:09The signal tower was destroyed by the blizzard
05:11We can't get a call out
05:13My legs gave out
05:15I almost collapsed
05:17The shop owner searched through the back
05:20And found some medicine
05:22Try this
05:23Aurora lay on my lap
05:25Her breath was so faint
05:28It felt like it could snap at any second
05:31I tried to feed her
05:33But she didn't even have the strength to swallow
05:36The owner couldn't watch anymore
05:39I'll drive you to the nearest clinic
05:42But the roads might be blocked
05:45Go!
05:46We have to go now!
05:47The car crawled through the deep snow
05:49With every bump
05:52Aurora's body grew limp
05:53Aurora, you said you wanted to see the northern lights
05:56Remember?
05:57Mommy will take you
06:00We'll take the fastest train
06:02All the way to the Arctic Circle
06:04Her eyelashes fluttered
06:06But she never opened her eyes
06:11Suddenly my watch vibrated
06:13Signal!
06:14With trembling hands I dialed Damien's video call
06:17It rang for a long time
06:21Finally he picked up
06:22Hello?
06:24The background was quiet
06:26Damien!
06:28Aurora is sick
06:29It's bad
06:29Really bad
06:30Where are you?
06:32On the way to a clinic
06:33Please
06:34You have to come
06:36Didn't Mira pick you up yet?
06:41She didn't come!
06:42She never showed up!
06:44Possible
06:44She just posted an update saying she's on her way
06:47I opened the hologram projection on my watch
06:50Mira's latest post from 10 minutes ago
06:53The location tag was at exit 87 on the interstate
06:58112 kilometers away from us
07:00She hadn't moved an inch
07:03She was lying to you
07:05And she was lying to me
07:06Mira will be there soon
07:08Just wait a little longer
07:11Wait!
07:12We can't!
07:13Aurora is dying!
07:14Our daughter is dying, Damien!
07:18Clara, it's Christmas Eve
07:20Don't say such unlucky things
07:21No one is dying
07:22Celesta and Briar just arrived
07:25And my mom is very happy
07:26Don't ruin the mood
07:28Just go to the hospital when Mira gets there
07:30Kids get fevers all the time
07:32She's not gonna die
07:33He hung up
07:34As the projection faded
07:36My blood turned to ice
07:38The shop owner looked at me through the rearview mirror
07:41Your husband?
07:42I nodded
07:45Scumbag!
07:47Hang on tight
07:48I'm taking a shortcut
07:53We're not letting this baby die
07:55The car turned onto a mountain road
07:58Aurora's breathing was almost gone
08:01I checked her heartbeat
08:02It was so weak
08:03It felt like an illusion
08:04I pulled a button-sized communicator from my inner pocket
08:09My father had given it to me
08:11He said that once I pressed it
08:14His people would arrive within three hours
08:17Finally, we reached the nearest medical station
08:21I burst into the emergency room
08:23Clutching Aurora
08:27Acute pneumonia
08:32Heart rate is dropping
08:33Prepare for recitation
08:35I was stopped outside the emergency room
08:38Through the glass
08:39I watched the doctors intubate Aurora
08:42And hook her up to the monitors
08:44She looked like she could vanish at any second
08:47I collapsed in the corner, shaking
08:51My watch rang again
08:55Clara, where are you?
08:56My mom is waiting for dinner
08:58I struggled to find my voice
09:00The clinic?
09:03Aurora is being resuscitated
09:04What?
09:06Why are you at a clinic?
09:07Where's Mira?
09:08She never came
09:10Impossible
09:11She just messaged me saying she picked you up
09:13He sent me a screenshot
09:15It was a blurry photo from 20 minutes ago
09:18In the passenger seat was a woman's back
09:21Wearing a jacket just like mine
09:23She's lying, Damien
09:25Come to the clinic
09:26Now!
09:27Are you lying just because you're jealous of Celeste?
09:30Daughter is still being resuscitated?
09:32And you think this is jealous?
09:33What else?
09:35Why would Mira need to lie to me?
09:37Damien, if Aurora dies today
09:39I will never forgive you as long as I live
09:41Whatever, Clara
09:43That's your choice
09:45The call disconnected
09:47I listened to the dial tone
09:49And slowly slid down to the floor
09:51The ER doors swung open
09:53We saved her, but
09:54She was deprived of oxygen for too long
09:56There's significant brain damage
09:58It could affect her cognitive development
10:00She might even face permanent paralysis
10:03I leaned against the wall to keep from collapsing
10:07How is that possible?
10:10She's so small
10:12She's just a baby
10:15We did our best
10:16You need to admit her now
10:18The follow-up treatments won't be cheap
10:20I walked to the payment kiosk
10:22Moving like a ghost
10:23I tapped my wrist against the sensor
10:26Insufficient funds
10:27Damien only gave me $3,000 a month
10:30Claiming it was more than enough for a child
10:33I called him
10:34My hands trembling
10:37Aurora needs surgery
10:38I need $50,000
10:40$50,000?
10:43Clara, do I look like an ATM to you?
10:46Damien, she is your daughter
10:47Are you going to transfer the money or not?
10:50No
10:51If you're so capable, earn it yourself
10:53After Christmas, we're filing for divorce
10:56The house is mine
10:57You didn't put a cent in, so you get nothing
11:00I stood there
11:02Staring at the clerk through the glass
11:04Can you start the treatment first?
11:07I'll pay you back
11:08I promise
11:09I'm sorry
11:11Facility policy
11:12No deposit
11:13No admission
11:15I walked out of the clinic
11:17And stood in the freezing snow
11:19My hologram flared to life
11:21It was Felix
11:24Clara!
11:25Where are you?
11:26Damien said Mira picked you guys up
11:28Felix, do me a favor
11:30If anything happens to me
11:32Take care of Aurora
11:34What are you talking about?
11:35I have no money
11:36Aurora has no hope
11:38I can't keep her either
11:40Just put her in the adoption system
11:42At least she'll live
11:43Clara, don't do anything reckless
11:45Where are you?
11:45I'm coming now
11:46Don't bother
11:47I cut the connection
11:48And killed the hologram
11:49I walked back to the ward
11:51I'm sorry baby
11:53In the next life
11:54Don't be mine
11:56The clinic roof was a blur of wind and snow
11:59From the edge
12:00The world below looked tiny
12:02One step
12:03And the pain would finally end
12:05I closed my eyes
12:07And let myself fall forward
12:09Suddenly
12:10A hand gripped my wrist
12:13Suddenly
12:13A hand gripped my wrist
12:15A violent tug pulled me back
12:17I collapsed onto the ground
12:18And looked up
12:19Several men in black suits
12:21Stood before me
12:21Their leader
12:22A man in his 50s
12:23Removed his sunglasses
12:24His eyes were bloodshot
12:27Clara
12:29Todd
12:30I was rushed onto a medical transport pod
12:33Aurora was carried in
12:34Right behind me
12:35Immediately taken over
12:36By a team of flight medics
12:38Intracranial pressure is spiking
12:40We need to operate now
12:41Contact the main hospital
12:43Open the neurosurgery green channel
12:45Put the nano repair team on standby
12:48My father held my hand
12:49His own trembling uncontrollably
12:51I'm sorry Clara
12:52Dad was too late
12:54I'm so sorry
12:56Dad
12:56I thought you were just a
12:59Farmer back in the village
13:00He faltered
13:02A bitter smile touching his lips
13:06A farmer
13:07That was a lie
13:08You were so determined to marry Damien
13:11I was afraid that if he knew we were wealthy
13:13He'd only marry you for the money
13:15So
13:17I played poor for four years
13:20I thought as long as he treated you well
13:22It didn't matter if we lived simply
13:24He looked at the unconscious Aurora
13:26Tears finally falling
13:28But I never imagined
13:29I never imagined they could be this heartless to abuse my granddaughter like this
13:34Medical transport pod landed on the roof of Whitfield Medical Center
13:38Aurora was rushed straight into surgery
13:40The best specialist
13:41The cutting edge equipment
13:43Everything was ready
13:44My father stood outside the operating room and dialed an encrypted channel
13:49Vance Group
13:50I want to see their stock hit rock bottom before the market opens tomorrow
13:54Terminate all partnerships
13:55Everything
13:57And the banks
13:59You know what to do
14:01He hung up and sat beside me
14:02Clara I'm giving you two choices
14:05First
14:06Divorce him
14:08Take the money
14:09And take Aurora abroad
14:12Never look back
14:14Second
14:15Stay
14:17Watch the Vance family crumble
14:22Watch Damien crawl to his knees and beg for your mercy
14:25I thought for a moment
14:27The second one
14:29But I have one condition
14:31Name it
14:32Prepare two bionic decoys
14:35One identical to me
14:37And one identical to Aurora
14:40Make them look like they froze to death on the side of the highway
14:44Dress them in the clothes we wore today
14:45And put her bioband on the decoy
14:48You want to?
14:51I want them to think I'm dead
14:55Then I want to see exactly how they celebrate
14:57I want to watch them throw a party
15:00While Aurora and I are dead
15:03My father remained silent for a long time before nodding
15:07Fine
15:07The bionic decoys were incredibly lifelike
15:11One large, one small
15:12Lying in the snow on the highway
15:14When found, they were already frozen solid
15:17An automated road patrol drone discovered them
15:20And flagged the nearest highway patrol
15:22Based on the ID found on the body
15:24The police contacted Damien
15:26The call came through while the Vance family was having Christmas dinner
15:29The table was overflowing with food
15:31Filled with laughter
15:32Celeste sat next to Damien, putting food on his plate
15:36Priscilla beamed, stroking Briar's hair
15:38Celeste is so much better
15:39Even the daughter she raised are well behaved
15:42Unlike that brat Clara had
15:44Always crying, never obedient
15:47An absolute nuisance
15:48Damien's wrist vibrated
15:50He glanced at it, frowning
15:51The police?
15:55Hello?
15:56Is this Mr. Damien Vance?
15:58Is your wife Clara currently on the highway with your daughter?
16:01Yes, why?
16:03We found two bodies by the roadside
16:05Preliminary assessment suggests they froze to death
16:08The female victim has an ID card identifying her as Clara
16:12There is also a female child
16:14Approximately three years old
16:15We need you to come and identify them
16:17What did you say?
16:19Sir, your wife and daughter
16:21They didn't make it
16:22The dinner table fell silent
16:24Priscilla asked
16:25Who is it?
16:27Calling during the holidays
16:28It's bad luck
16:29Damien stood up, his face pale
16:31Claire and Aurora?
16:34Froze to death?
16:35By the time Damien reached the morgue
16:36His legs were like jelly
16:38The police led him into the cold storage room
16:41The drawer pulled open, revealing two bodies
16:43One large, one small
16:45Is it them?
16:46Damien opened his mouth, but no sound came out
16:49He reached out, wanting to touch my face
16:51His hand shaking violently
16:53It's impossible
16:56Mira said she went to pick them up
16:58The officer pulled up the records on his terminal
17:01We checked the automated highway patrol logs
17:04Your sister's car never even entered the highway
17:06She drove in circles around the city before heading home
17:10Furthermore, the victim's final outgoing call was to you
17:15It was at 7pm last night
17:17She told you the child was sick and begged for help
17:20You said
17:21You said
17:22If you're so capable, earn it yourself
17:25I thought
17:26I thought she was lying
17:28I
17:29I didn't know she was actually
17:31And if you had known
17:34Would you have gone?
17:35There was a heavy silence
17:36Damien had no answer
17:38The morgue doors swung open as Priscilla burst in
17:41She froze for a moment upon seeing the bodies
17:44Then collapsed onto the floor
17:45Wailing and slapping his eyes
17:47Oh, my granddaughter
17:49My poor baby
17:50How could you leave me like this?
17:52After a few cries, she abruptly stopped and grabbed Damien
17:55Son, this is actually a good thing
17:57It's a blessing in disguise
17:59Now that Clara's dead
18:00You can finally marry Celeste
18:02Mom, that was my daughter
18:04So what if she was your daughter?
18:06She's dead now
18:07This is perfect
18:08Now we don't have to worry about splitting the assets in a divorce
18:11Ma'am, these are two human lives we're talking about
18:13What about them?
18:14This is family business
18:15It's none of your concern
18:16Let's go
18:17Celeste is still waiting for us to finish dinner
18:20Damien allowed himself to be pulled away for a moment
18:22Then, he looked back at the cold storage unit
18:25Wait
18:26He shook off his mother's hand and walked back
18:28He knelt beside the bodies for a long time
18:31Then, he reached out
18:33Gently smoothing the hair
18:34And straightening the clothes on the decoy
18:36Clara, I'm so sorry
18:39I was wrong
18:40I really
18:41I didn't know it would end like this
18:44Why are you apologizing to her?
18:46It's her own fault for having such a short life
18:49She deserved it
18:50Shut up!
18:52Damien stood up and addressed the officer
18:54I'm taking the bodies back
18:57I'm going to hold a grand funeral
18:58Two flickering lamps stood by the Vance Estate entrance
19:02The viewing room was in the side hall
19:04Right next to the room I lived in before
19:07Celeste and Briar had already moved into the master suite
19:10The whole house was busy catering to them
19:12But Damien
19:13He sat in the viewing room, guarding the caskets
19:16Two cryo caskets side by side, cold and silent
19:19Mira showed up once
19:20He kicked her out
19:21Get out
19:22Damien, I didn't mean it
19:25I was just out with friends
19:27And lost track of time
19:29Damien looked at her
19:30His eyes bloodshot with rage
19:32How was I supposed to know they would actually die?
19:35You lost track of time?
19:37Two lives are gone
19:38And you think losing track of time fixes it?
19:40Then what do you want from me?
19:42You want me to die for her?
19:44Is she even worth it?
19:46She was just a low-class woman
19:48She's gone, so what?
19:50Damien struck her hard
19:51Mira froze in shock
19:53Get out
19:54If I ever see your face again
19:56You are no longer my sister
19:58Then Celeste arrived
19:59Damien, please
20:00Let it go
20:02I'm sure she wouldn't want to see you like this from the other side
20:04Damien looked up at her
20:06Cold as ice
20:07Do you know what they were doing while you were celebrating?
20:10I was at your house having dinner
20:15They were in the snow waiting to die
20:20Waiting for someone who was never coming to save them
20:23Celeste turned pale
20:24That was your sister's fault!
20:26What does that have to do with me?
20:27With me!
20:28Your mother was the one who insisted I come back for Christmas
20:30I wouldn't have gone through the trouble of traveling for the holidays if it wasn't for her
20:34And besides, you're the one who kicked them out of the car!
20:37Right.
20:37You went through so much trouble
20:39But they froze to death
20:40They literally froze to death
20:42Celeste went silent
20:44Damien stood up and walked to the cryo casket
20:46Gently brushing his hand against the coal glass
20:48I keep thinking
20:50What if I had just answered that video call?
20:53What if I had gone to pick them up?
20:55What if I hadn't said those things?
20:57Celeste bit her lip and turned to leave
20:58Damien, don't forget
20:59I'm the one carrying the family heir now
21:02That dead woman?
21:04She's useless now
21:05The heavy doors of the viewing room clicked shut
21:08Damien collapsed
21:09Sliding down against the side of the casket until he hit the floor
21:12On the surveillance feed, I watched his shoulders shake
21:15How pathetic
21:16He didn't care when we were breathing
21:18Now that we're dead, he acts like he has a heart
21:21I raised my wrist and sent an encrypted message to my father
21:24Can we start?
21:25My father's reply popped up instantly
21:27Anytime
21:27The Vance Group's empire began to collapse
21:30First, their biggest client abruptly canceled their contract
21:34Jumping ship to sign a 10-year deal with their rival
21:37Then, the banks pulled their credit lines
21:39Snapping the company's financial backbone
21:42Suppliers swarmed the headquarters demanding payment all at once
21:45Damien was drowning
21:47He started sleeping at the office every night
21:50Priscilla screamed at him through the comms
21:52You're never home!
21:54What if Celeste gets upset?
21:56The company is dying
21:57Do you even understand?
21:59So what if it is?
22:01We have plenty of money
22:02Mom, we're about to be bankrupt
22:04The house, the cars, the accounts
22:06It's all being liquidated to pay the debt
22:07Soon you might not even be able to afford a meal
22:10That's impossible!
22:11Is it?
22:12Damien cut the transmission
22:14He sat in his office staring out the window at the skyline
22:17Everything he had built over the last 10 years
22:20Gone overnight
22:21Suddenly, his wristband vibrated
22:24An encrypted string of numbers flashed on the display
22:26No hologram
22:27No ID
22:38No ID
22:40You don't need to know who I am
22:41You just need to know that this is only the beginning
22:44The debt you owe
22:46Will be paid with the entire Vance Group
22:49The connection cut to static
22:51Damien tried to dial back
22:53But a gray notification flashed on his terminal
22:55The ID you are trying to reach does not exist
22:59His hand began to shake as he gripped the device
23:02The Vance Group officially entered bankruptcy liquidation
23:05The estate, the cars, every single asset was auctioned off
23:09Priscilla was forced out of the mansion
23:11And into a cramped rental unit
23:14Celeste took Briar and left
23:15Clutching the last bit of credits she could scavenge
23:18I can't suffer with you
23:20Damien, Briar has her schooling to think about
23:24Damien moved into the small side wing
23:26Where the caskets were kept
23:27He had managed to keep the cryo units
23:29He spread a blanket on the floor
23:31And slept right there beside them
23:33Meera came to find him once
23:35You've thrown away the entire family empire for a dead woman
23:38How can you do this to mom?
23:41Then who is going to make things right for Clara?
23:44Damien looked at her
23:45His voice a ghost of its former self
23:48Who is going to make it right for Aurora?
23:50Meera never came back
23:51Damien started looking for work
23:53But in this city
23:54The reputation of a bankrupt CEO spreads faster than a virus
23:58No one would hire him
23:59He ended up at a construction site in the Old District
24:03$200 a day
24:04Working until his back felt like it would snap
24:06At night he'd return to the viewing room
24:08And eat cheap bread from a convenience store
24:10Then he'd sit by the caskets and talk to himself
24:12Clara
24:13The foreman yelled at me today
24:15Said I was weak
24:17Said I didn't work like a real man
24:21I remembered how you used to tell me to slow down
24:24But my health was more important
24:26I thought you were just nagging
24:29Nagging
24:29Back then
24:32Now I realize
24:35You were the only one who actually cared about me
24:38He pulled out a crumpled cigarette and lit it
24:41If Aurora were still here
24:42She'd be starting preschool about now
24:44Clara
24:44You always said you wanted her to take piano lessons
24:49I told you it was a waste of money
24:51I'm such a scumbag
24:52The cigarette burned down to his fingers
24:54But he didn't even feel it
24:55In the surveillance room
24:57My father looked at me
24:59Have you seen enough?
25:00I shook my head
25:01No
25:01I've seen enough
25:03Get everything ready
25:04I'm going back to the company next week
25:07You're taking over?
25:08Yes
25:09The Vance group has fallen
25:11My debt is settled
25:13It's time to start my own life now
25:14My father nodded
25:16Fine
25:16But there's one thing you should know
25:18What is it?
25:20Damien is looking for you
25:21It looks like he figured out the android double was a fake
25:23And Damien had
25:25While going through my remains
25:26He found something that didn't add up
25:28Tucked inside the pocket of my old winter coat
25:31It was a crumpled store receipt
25:32The date on it was three days
25:34After I had supposedly died
25:36It was for a strawberry shortcake
25:38Aurora's favorite
25:39Dead people don't buy cake
25:42Damien stared at the receipt
25:43His hands trembling violently
25:44I was the one who made sure he found it
25:47He went straight to that bakery
25:48To check the security footage
25:49On the screen
25:51A woman in a mask
25:52Was holding a little girl's hand
25:53Even with her face covered
25:55That silhouette
25:56That walk
25:57It was Clara and Aurora
25:58Damien sprinted out of the store
26:00Like a madman
26:02He went everywhere we used to go
26:03The parks
26:04The malls
26:05The playground
26:06Finally
26:07Outside a private preschool
26:08He saw Aurora
26:09She was wearing a pink dress
26:11With her hair and pigtails
26:12A man in a suit
26:13Was holding her hand
26:14Leading her toward a car
26:16Aurora
26:17Aurora froze
26:18Then immediately hid behind the man in the suit
26:20Damien tried to grab her
26:21But the man blocked him
26:22Sir
26:23What are you doing?
26:24That's my daughter
26:25Where's Clara?
26:27Where's her mother?
26:27I don't know anyone named Clara
26:30This is my employer's daughter
26:32Move aside
26:33Damien didn't believe him
26:34He reached out to pull Aurora toward him
26:36Suddenly Aurora burst into tears
26:39Batman!
26:40You're a bad man!
26:41You made mommy cry!
26:43Damien went stiff
26:44Aurora
26:46I'm your daddy
26:47No, you're not!
26:50My daddy is dead!
26:53Mommy said so!
26:54She said he didn't want us
26:56And now he's dead!
26:59Damien looked like he'd been struck by lightning
27:02Just then
27:03A sleek black sedan
27:04Pulled up to the curb
27:05The window rolled down slowly
27:07I sat in the back seat
27:08Watching them
27:09Long time no see, Damien
27:11Damien turned
27:12When he saw me
27:13His pupils blown wide with shock
27:15Clara!
27:16You're really
27:17You're not dead!
27:18I stepped out of the car
27:20Walked over to Aurora
27:21And swept her into my arms
27:22No thanks to you
27:23I'm still breathing
27:25Mommy!
27:26That scary man tried to grab me!
27:28It's okay baby
27:29Mommy's here
27:31You played me
27:33You lied to me this whole time
27:34I did
27:36The android double was a fake
27:38My death was a setup
27:40How else was I supposed to make you feel
27:42What it's like to lose everything?
27:44How could you be so cruel?
27:46Cruel?
27:46Damien
27:47Were you cruel when you kicked your wife and daughter
27:49Out onto the highway in a blizzard?
27:51Were you cruel when you refused to pay for her medical bills?
27:54Damien opened his mouth but no sound came out
27:57The black sedan's engine hummed softly
27:59Holding Aurora in my arms
28:01I turned to get into the car
28:03Damien suddenly lunged at us like a madman
28:06Clara
28:07Don't go
28:08Please
28:09I know I was wrong
28:10I really know I was wrong
28:11Just give me one more chance
28:13I'll make it up to you
28:15I'll be a good father
28:16A good husband
28:18Batman
28:20Don't want a bad man
28:21A chance?
28:23When you abandoned us on the highway in minus five degrees
28:26Did you give us a chance?
28:29When your daughter was fighting for her life
28:31And you refused to pay a single cent
28:33Did you give us a chance?
28:37I raised my hand and signaled the driver
28:39Drive the car
28:41The driver stepped on the gas immediately
28:43Damien was dragged forward two steps
28:45Clara!
28:46I'll find you!
28:47I swear I'll find you both!
28:50Through the rearview mirror
28:51I gave him one last glance
28:53Like looking at a bug that had been completely crushed
28:58Three days later
28:59In the top floor office of Whitfield Group
29:02The entire wall is covered in holographic screens
29:06Blasting breaking news from all over the city
29:09My dad sits in his leather chair
29:12Tapping his fingers on the desk
29:15He's still looking for you
29:16I set my glass down and slide a legal document across the desk to him
29:21Custody lawsuit
29:23Plaintiff
29:23Clara Whitfield
29:25Defendant
29:26Damien Vance
29:27I'm going to make him admit every single one of his crimes in open court
29:31I'm going to make sure he legally loses the right to ever get close to Aurora again
29:35I want the whole world to see what a piece of trash he really is
29:40My girl
29:40You've finally grown up
29:43Suddenly, my smart band flashes a bright red emergency light
29:47It's Felix
29:48I answer it, my heart dropping
29:51His voice is shaking, completely panicked
29:54Clara! Grab Aurora and run right now!
29:58Damien has lost his mind!
30:00He found out where you live!
30:03Outside the villa gates
30:05Damien clutched a printed sheet with an address on it in his hand
30:09I want to see my daughter
30:10She's my daughter
30:13Sir, this is private property
30:15No one enters without permission
30:16Get out of my way!
30:18That's my child!
30:19I have the right to see her!
30:21He violently shoved the guard aside and charged toward the villa
30:25Clara! Open the door!
30:28I know you're in there!
30:29Aurora! Daddy's here! Daddy's here to take you home!
30:33The door slowly opened
30:34But it wasn't needed
30:36Let go of me!
30:37What right do you have to touch me?
30:39Upstairs, I stood by the floor-to-ceiling window with Aurora in my arms
30:43My father beside me
30:46Sunlight spilled across my body
30:48Warm, bright, untouchable
30:51Still struggling, Damien looked up
30:53The moment he saw me, he froze
30:56Aurora, remember this
30:58This man is not your father
31:00He's just a stranger who tried to hurt you and Mommy
31:03Stranger! Bad man!
31:08One week later, the Supreme Court
31:11The courtroom is packed for the public trial
31:14Damien stands in the defendant's box
31:16His hair has gone grey
31:18He looks like he aged 10 years overnight
31:21At the plaintiff's table
31:23I sat calmly in a simple tailored suit
31:26Composed and unshaken
31:28My lawyer presents all the evidence
31:30Piece by piece
31:32Highway security footage
31:34Proof that he kicked his own wife and daughter out of the car
31:39Phone records
31:39Proof that he blocked my calls
31:42Clara, do I look like an ATM to you?
31:44Damien, she is your daughter!
31:46Are you gonna transfer the money or not?
31:48No
31:49The judge bangs the gavel
31:51Defendant Damien Bounce, how do you plead to these charges?
31:54Damien looks up at me
31:55I plead guilty
32:00I ruined my own family
32:02I'm so sorry
32:03The judge bangs the gavel again to deliver the verdict
32:07Damien Bounce is permanently stripped of all custody and visitation rights for Aurora Whitsfield
32:12A lifetime restraining order is issued
32:15Damien Bounce must pay full child support until Aurora is an adult
32:19Along with massive emotional damages and medical bills
32:22For child abandonment and endangering a minor
32:24Damien Bounce is sentenced to community service and will be permanently blacklisted on all financial and social credits
32:31The final gavel falls
32:33I stand up, take Aurora's hand and turn my back on him
32:37We walk out of the courtroom and the sunlight covers us both
32:44Three months later
32:46The Aurora Express Arctic Circle
32:49I'm sitting by the window holding Aurora in my arms
32:53Outside, the green northern lights cover the entire night sky like a flowing river of stars
32:59She looks healthy, bright, and her eyes are sparkling
33:05Mommy, look!
33:06The lights are so pretty!
33:09Yeah, baby
33:09Mommy brought you here to see them
33:11And we're gonna come back every single year
33:16Mommy
33:17Will that bad man ever come back?
33:21Never again
33:22Starting today, nobody can ever hurt you
33:27Mommy will protect you forever
33:29My smart band lights up with a soft chime
33:32It's a text from my dad
33:35All remaining Vance Group assets have been merged into Whitfield
33:38Damien is stuck breaking his back on a construction site to his debts he's completely finished
33:44Celise, Mira, and Priscilla are all broke and hate each other now
33:48Welcome home, my little princess
33:50I shut off the screen
33:52The northern lights dance outside the window
33:55Aurora falls fast asleep in my arms
34:00I look out into the night and speak softly under my breath
34:04Damien, look at us now
34:06Everything you threw away, I took it all back
34:08Everything you destroyed, I rebuilt it all
34:12Everything you owed us, you'll spend the rest of your life paying for it
34:15And me and Aurora, we are going to be happy forever
34:19The train speeds through the northern lights
34:22Heading straight into a future full of endless light
34:25To be continued...
34:26To be continued...
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