00:00The day my daughter died, my husband was standing right there.
00:03The railing gave way.
00:05Kelly and Madeline slipped at the same time.
00:06He grabbed Madeline, without hesitation, and Kelly fell.
00:10She fell right in front of us.
00:12After that, his family blamed me for her death.
00:15His mother held me over a ventilation shaft, and pushed me to the edge again and again,
00:19just to make me feel what Kelly felt in her last seconds.
00:23That was the day I learned I never mattered.
00:25Not to him, not to his family.
00:27And my husband, his response was to offer me 30% of his company shares.
00:31If I took the blame, those were the last honest words I ever said to him.
00:36Because after that, I divorced him, uploaded the recording that proved everything to the
00:40dark web, and boarded a helicopter out of his world forever.
00:44Finally, I was free.
00:46What he didn't know, was that I'd taken more with me.
00:49Enough to burn his empire to the ground.
00:52After my daughter Kelly died, I erased every habit my arms dealer husband had ever.
00:57ever disliked.
00:59I stopped asking, where he went.
01:01I slept just fine, when he didn't come home.
01:05Even after I was injured in an explosion, the medic told me to notify my family.
01:10I just replied calmly.
01:11I don't have any.
01:13A nurse recognized me.
01:15Mrs. Curran, right?
01:18Mr. Curran is right next door.
01:20Should I inform him?
01:22I shook my head.
01:23That won't be necessary.
01:26Thirty minutes later, Everett showed up anyway.
01:29His sharp eyes carried their usual oppressive intensity.
01:32Why didn't you tell me you were injured?
01:34I lowered my gaze.
01:36Just shrapnel scratches.
01:38Nothing serious.
01:40My indifference irritated him.
01:42He was about to speak.
01:44When the guard's voices drifted in from outside.
01:47Mr. Curran really cares about Mrs. Finley.
01:50She only twisted her ankle.
01:52He called in a helicopter and carried her on and off himself.
01:56He wouldn't even let her feet touch the ground.
01:59Everett panicked.
02:00He glanced at me, waiting for me to make a scene like I used to.
02:03But I didn't even blink.
02:06I simply leaned back against the pillow and closed my eyes.
02:13The air around Everett grew heavy.
02:16Don't listen to them.
02:19Madeline is a specialist in the company.
02:22If she's hurt, it affects operations.
02:26I'm just doing it for the greater good.
02:28I nodded without a word.
02:30His temper flared.
02:31You don't believe me?
02:33I do.
02:35You personally trained Madeline to keep personnel.
02:38And you're her superior.
02:41It's only natural you look out for her.
02:44My calm response unsettled him.
02:45More than anger ever could.
02:47A loud crash echoed from outside.
02:51Madeline staggered into view.
02:53And collapsed right in front of my ward.
02:56Everett strode over.
02:57And swept her into his arms.
02:59What are you doing here?
03:00Didn't I tell you to stay in bed?
03:04I heard Mrs. Curran got hurt.
03:07I came to check on her.
03:09She shrank into his embrace.
03:11As if I were something to fear.
03:13Mrs. Curran.
03:14Please.
03:15Don't blame me.
03:18I never meant for Kelly to die.
03:21In the past, I would have seized him by the collar.
03:23I would have demanded to know why he was shielding the woman.
03:26Responsible for our daughter's death.
03:29But now?
03:33I just stared at the ceiling in silence.
03:35I'm taking Madeline back to her ward.
03:37I'll be right back.
03:39Everett turned and carried her away.
03:41It was midnight.
03:42He still hadn't come back.
03:45Instead, I got a call from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.
03:49Mrs. Simpson.
03:50Are you absolutely sure you want to join the Welkin Shield Project?
03:53This is a classified initiative at the highest level.
03:56Once you're in, you'll be stationed at the base for a minimum of 20 years.
04:00Completely cut off from the outside world.
04:01That includes your husband.
04:03Yes.
04:05I'm sure.
04:07The person on the other end hesitated.
04:10If you change your mind, you have three days to withdraw.
04:14After all, you used to care so much about Mr. Curran.
04:18I won't regret it.
04:21Because I don't love him anymore.
04:28The next second, the door slammed open.
04:31Everett stood there.
04:32His gaze icy.
04:36You don't love me anymore?
04:38I dare you to say that again, Alicia!
04:43I quietly ended the call and closed my eyes, fending sleep.
04:48Everett approached, his presence cold and commanding.
04:50But he paused when he saw my tightly shut eyes.
04:53He thought I'd been talking in my sleep.
04:55His frown eased slightly, yet somehow that only fueled his anger further.
05:02He couldn't stand the thought of me leaving him, even in dreams.
05:05He grabbed my wrist and then shook me awake.
05:10Allie, did you have a nightmare?
05:12I lowered my eyes.
05:14I dreamed about Kelly.
05:18The word struck him like a blade.
05:20He pulled me into his arms.
05:23Allie will have more children.
05:26Lots of them.
05:29I said nothing.
05:31My heart was damaged beyond on repair.
05:34And even my tears had long since run dry.
05:42Kelly was gone.
05:43Did he really believe another child could erase that?
05:49Everett, it's the middle of the night.
05:51Why are you here?
05:52He looked caught off guard.
05:55Allie, Maddie's stomach is bothering her.
05:57She's craving that soup you make.
06:02My body went ice cold.
06:07I'd just survived an explosion.
06:09Shrapnel was still embedded in my body.
06:11And here was at Everett, waking me in the dead of night to make soup for Madeline.
06:15Give me a pen and paper.
06:17I'll write down the recipe.
06:18Everett signaled one of his men to bring them.
06:24As I handed him the paper, his fingertips trembled.
06:29Recognition dawned on him.
06:33Once, long ago, he'd asked me for that recipe.
06:37Back then, I'd told him,
06:39I'll give it to you the day we part ways.
06:41As long as we're together, I'll always make the soup for you myself.
06:46Now I'd handed it over without a second thought.
06:49Mr. Curran, Miss Finley is in considerable pain.
06:51She's been asking for you.
06:52He frowned and strode out without a backward glance.
06:55I was accustomed to this by now.
06:57I closed my eyes and tried to rest.
07:01But I'd barely drifted off when a brutal force pulled me up.
07:05Alicia, Maddie coughed up blood after drinking that soup.
07:08Why?
07:10His grip on my chin was punishing.
07:14What did you put in that recipe you gave me?
07:18I glanced at him flat.
07:22You think it's off?
07:23Let the medics check it.
07:27Allie, if you're upset, just say so.
07:30Don't shut me out like this.
07:32I'm your husband, not your enemy.
07:34I closed my eyes.
07:35I have nothing more to say to you.
07:37For a moment, he thought he'd stopped breathing.
07:40What is that supposed to mean?
07:41I fell silent, as if he weren't even standing there.
07:44Outside, his subordinate's voice filtered through.
07:47Mr. Curran, Mrs. Finley's stomach has been humped.
07:49She's out of danger, but she's terrified.
07:51She keeps calling for you.
07:52I see.
07:53He turned back to give me one deep look.
07:55Get some rest, Allie.
07:57I'll drive you back tomorrow.
07:58That night stretched on, like an endless windchup.
08:01Allie, my daughter, who'd grown inside me for ten months,
08:05would be reduced to ashes tomorrow.
08:07Sealed in a cold urn, and laid to rest in dark earth.
08:11The next day, Everett drove me to the country town.
08:14Hidden deep in the mountains, leaning on my crutch,
08:17I made my way into the funeral home, desperate,
08:20for one last glimpse of my little girl.
08:22But the instant I crossed the threshold,
08:24Beverly Curran lunged at me like a woman possessed.
08:26You vile bitch!
08:28You actually have the nerve to come back?!
08:33Beverly slapped me twice, across the face.
08:36Kelly died because of you!
08:38You knew she was afraid of heights.
08:40Why did you take her to that observation step?
08:43You wanted her to die.
08:45I went cold, all over.
08:48Madeline was the one, who took Kelly to the observation desk.
08:51Why was Beverly saying it was me?
08:53I turned to look at Everett.
08:55He looked away.
08:56The other friends stepped forward,
08:57joining memory as they struck me in cold.
09:00See her! Kill her!
09:02She murdered her own daughter!
09:03Get out!
09:04You don't deserve to see Kelly one last time!
09:07Steep's batons rained down on me, without mercy.
09:10Someone threw a rock, that split my forehead open.
09:12My crutch was wrapped, and used as a weapon against me.
09:16I collapsed to the floor, blood and dust smearing across my face.
09:21Enough!
09:22After what felt like an eternity,
09:25Everett pushed through and shielded me with his body.
09:29Kelly's death was an accident.
09:31Allie isn't to blame.
09:32Anyone who touches her again will be dealt with according to family rules.
09:39His razor-sharp gaze swept the room,
09:41until the crowd slowly dispersed.
09:43Only then did his expression soften.
09:49He lifted me into his arms,
09:51and carried me back to our bedroom.
09:53He retrieved the first aid kit to tend to my wounds,
09:56but my eyes remained utterly cold.
09:58Everett,
09:59Madeline took Kelly to that observation deck.
10:02So why did Beverly say it was me?
10:04His hand holding the gauze paused.
10:06Allie, Maddie is the weapons expert the family invested in.
10:09Her identity is sensitive.
10:12If anyone finds out she was indirectly responsible for Kelly's death,
10:16she won't have a place here anymore.
10:18You're different.
10:19You're my wife,
10:21under my protection.
10:24Take the blame for her this once, okay?
10:27I'll transfer 30% of Curry Defense Industries' shares to you as compensation.
10:31He watched me with barely-
10:33He watched me with barely-
10:34He thought I'd break down crying or lash out.
10:36But my expression stayed so calm.
10:37It sent panic seeping into his chest.
10:40I merely glanced at him flatly.
10:41Whatever, I don't care.
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