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💞HOT SHORT 💞 Walking Away from Seven Years of Lies
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00:00Silas's lips crashed against mine. His hands tangled in my hair. His body pressed
00:05me against the wall. He whispered against my neck. Suddenly erupted a frantic
00:11knocking. Silas pulled away, irritation flashing across his face.
00:15What the hell is it? Sir, Miss Delina isn't feeling well. She wants you to come see her.
00:20I'll be right back. Grabbing his shirt from the floor and rushed out.
00:25Silas! I'll be right back. I followed him to the doorway. Silas, seven years into
00:29my cohabitation with Silas, he inherited everything from his dead brother, including his widow,
00:35Selena. Every time Silas finished sleeping with Selena, he'd hold me and whisper reassurances.
00:41Jane, just wait a little longer. Once Selena's pregnant, we'll have the wedding.
00:46This was the Sterling family's only requirement for his inheritance. Six months back in New York,
00:52Silas visited Selena's room 52 times. Finally, word came that Selena was pregnant. But with it came
00:58another announcement, Silas and Selena's wedding. Mommy, is someone getting married?
01:03I stared at the wedding decorations filling the house and pulled my confused son into my arms.
01:09Yes, daddy's marrying the person he loves, so we should move out. After putting my son to bed,
01:15I opened my phone to book tickets back home. The earliest flight was on February 14th. Valentine's
01:21Day, the seventh anniversary of my cohabitation with Silas. Fate seemed to have a plan. My lips twisted into
01:28something bitter. Fine. What began on this day should end on this day.
01:33Suddenly, I was held and Silas's gentle voice came from above. What are you looking at?
01:40I clicked the screen off instantly. Just jewelry news. In just six months,
01:45Selena's perfume had completely saturated him. I pushed him away with disgust. Go take a shower
01:51before you talked to me. Silas sniffed himself. I'll go now. I've been neglecting you lately.
01:58That's on me. I won't go to Selena's room these next few days. The bathroom door flew open and Silas
02:04walked out, dripping, wrapped in a towel. For a moment, I saw him from seven years ago,
02:09climbing to my window, covered in night dew. Triumphant, like he wanted to show the whole world. Jane,
02:15from today on, you're mine. For the rest of my life, it's just you and me, forever.
02:23Seeing me stare blankly at him, Silas grinned and pulled me into his arms.
02:27Jane, tonight I'm only with you. I'm not going anywhere.
02:31My eyes dropped with something like disappointment. The man before me was no longer that man.
02:37A knock at the door interrupted my thoughts.
02:40Sir, Miss Selena isn't feeling well. She wants you to come see her.
02:43Sir. Silas's irritation turned to panic as he hurriedly dressed and rushed out.
02:51What's wrong? Did you call the family doctor?
02:54A few steps out, he realized something was off. He turned back apologetically,
03:00looking at me leaning against the doorframe.
03:03Selena's not well. I need to check on her. My brother's gone. I'm all she has.
03:08I'll be right back, Jane. You've always been understanding.
03:11It's cold at night. Wear more before you go.
03:12Silas frowned, was about to offer more reassurance, but froze at the sudden weight on his shoulders.
03:17I draped a coat over him. It's cold at night. Wear more before you go.
03:22Silas gripped the coat, his eyes unreadable. Jane, you.
03:27Silas didn't come back all night. I reached across the bed, only touched cold sheets. The knocking
03:33outside grew louder and louder. I opened the door to find a sterling servant, wearing open contempt.
03:40The old lady says you're to bring the child to the sterling estate.
03:46When we reached the main hall of the estate, I found the entire sterling clan assembled.
03:52Silas stood beside Selena supporting her, his eyes full of tenderness.
03:58Selena's finally pregnant. With all the family elders here today, it's time to honor the promise
04:04from six months ago. The clan's most respected elders stepped forward. I hereby declare Simus
04:10Straling as the new head of the Straling family. Now that the Stralings have an heir, pick a date for
04:17the wedding. I looked up to find everyone staring at Selena, even Silas. He openly placed his hand on
04:24Selena's stomach, his expression tender. I'm going to be a father. Not a father again, but a father.
04:33Something sour twisted in my chest. I clenched my fists.
04:37Mommy, it hurt.
04:41I quickly released him. His little hand was bright red.
04:44Mommy, sorry. Let mommy blow on it.
04:48Noah's words drew every eye in the room. The elder frowned.
04:53If word gets out that the Stirling heir had a child out of wedlock, our reputation is ruined.
04:59Just some bastard from a loose woman.
05:01Silas's mother glared at me with a cold snort.
05:04From now on, tell everyone this child is from a distant Stirling relative being raised here.
05:12Silas released his arm from around Selena.
05:14Mom, that's too far.
05:16He started toward me, but Selena subtly pulled him back.
05:19I took Noah's hand and walked up to Silas's mother.
05:23As you wish. From now on, Noah won't be Silas's son anymore.
05:27I crouched down in front of Noah, my eyes burning with unshed tears.
05:31Baby, you can't call him daddy anymore. You have to call him uncle, okay?
05:37Silas froze. He knew Noah was the only reason I had stayed this long.
05:40I quickly led Noah outside, but Selena called out.
05:44Jane! Jane! I heard Cashman Saffran is best for pregnancy.
05:49Silas searched for days but couldn't find any.
05:51Imagine my surprise when I saw you had a peace.
05:55Would you be willing to part with it?
05:57Silas, is this what you want too?
05:59When Selena tilted her head back, the trail of hickeys exposed.
06:03My heart felt like needles rolling over it. Fine, dense, endless pain.
06:12This cashmere sapphire pendant was the token of love between Silas and me.
06:17We'd both fallen for it at the same jewelry exhibition.
06:20The night he committed to me, he put the cashmere sapphire around my neck.
06:24He'd promised me forever.
06:26I knew Selena wanted it. She'd asked Silas for it more than once. He'd refused.
06:31But this time, he looked away.
06:33Maybe you could...
06:38Fine.
06:38I laughed bitterly and ripped the cashmere sapphire from my neck, shoving it into Selena's hand.
06:44Watching Selena put it on with delight, I offered praise.
06:48It suits you perfectly.
06:49Then, under Silas's shocked gaze, I carried Noah out.
06:54Back at the villa, Noah was still crying. I forced down the heartache and gripped his small hand.
07:00Noah, if mommy wanted to leave this place, would you come with me?
07:06Mommy, can't we stay?
07:11But Noah, daddy and grandma don't want us here. Will you call him uncle forever?
07:15I held back my tears and looked at Noah gently. Noah clutched the Lego set tighter. Silas's birthday gift from
07:20last year.
07:22Mommy, I want one more birthday with daddy. Can I?
07:25Noah stubbornly refused to change how he addressed him. I closed my eyes and pulled him into my arms. I
07:30nodded.
07:31Okay.
07:34February 12th was Noah's birthday. I'd reminded Silas two days early so he could prepare.
07:39This might be the last birthday they would share. I wanted Noah to get his wish.
07:44On his birthday, Noah woke early. He put on his little suit. His voice shook with nerves.
07:50Mommy, daddy will come to my party, right?
07:53He will.
07:57I texted Silas.
08:00It's your son's birthday today. Where are you?
08:06Noah's head dropped. Noah's fingers gripped the cake box ribbon.
08:10Daddy's not coming, is he?
08:12After a long silence, he tried to comfort himself.
08:15It's okay. Uncle's busy. We shouldn't bother him.
08:20Mommy, let's eat the cake.
08:22This was the first time Noah called Silas uncle. He seemed to be accepting it.
08:27That his father didn't care about him. But his reddening eyes gave away his pain.
08:32I grabbed my phone and opened Silas' chat.
08:34You don't even have time for your son's birthday?
08:37You like Selena that much. You can't bear to leave her side?
08:41My finger hovered over send. I couldn't press it.
08:45Then a new message appeared. Come to the Sterling Estate.
08:48Joy flooded through me. I shoved the phone in Noah's face.
08:51Noah, look! Daddy remembers!
08:54Noah's head shot up. A brilliant smile broke across his face.
08:57Daddy must have lots of presents for me! Mommy, let's go!
09:03Noah chattered the whole way. He guessed what gifts daddy had prepared.
09:07But when we reached the Sterling Estate, the garden full of roses made my chest tighten.
09:13This wasn't decoration for a child's birthday.
09:16Noah didn't notice. He excitedly pulled me inside. I could only follow him anxiously. Dread settled in my gut.
09:23Silas, don't do something we can't run to.
09:26In the banquet hall, Noah saw Silas standing by a giant cake.
09:30Daddy!
09:31He crashed into Silas' arms.
09:34What are you doing here?
09:36My eyes filled with disappointment.
09:39Behind us, the socialites whispered.
09:41Isn't this Simus and Selina's engagement party?
09:44What's with this kid calling him dad? Didn't they say Simus wasn't married?
09:48Must be his bastard.
09:50Silas' face went iron. He shoved Noah away hard.
09:53What did you call me?
09:55Noah stumbled back several steps and fell to the ground. He froze, caught between tears and shock.
10:02Uncle.
10:03Finally, he whispered timidly. He looked at the cake in the center of the hall. A smile returned to his
10:09face.
10:10Uncle, are you here for my birthday? Can I cut the cake with you?
10:14Noah had waited days for this party. In his mind, as long as he could celebrate with Silas,
10:19nothing else mattered. Even calling him uncle was fine. But delicate hands gripped Silas' hand on
10:25the cake knife. No. This kind of party isn't for distant relatives like you. Right, Samus?
10:32Rage flared in my chest. Now I understood everything.
10:36That text was from Selina. Her goal was simple. Humiliate us publicly. Make Noah's bastard status
10:42official. I stepped in front of Noah. My voice came out cold.
10:48Simus, is that true?
10:50Silas stood frozen. When our eyes met, guilt flashed across his face. Under everyone's stairs,
10:56he spoke. He's from a distant sterling branch. Behind him, Selina smiled with triumph.
11:03The whispers around us grew louder. How to ruin their big day.
11:06Exactly. Low-class relatives. No manners.
11:11Noah went pale under the chorus of voices. His eyes turned red.
11:16My fury hit a breaking point. I walked forward and violently flipped the towering key.
11:21Big day, huh? Let me make everyone really happy.
11:24The socialites stood in stunned silence. Silas and Selina turned pale with rage.
11:29Only Noah looked up at me like I was a heroine. Mommy, you're so cool.
11:34I scooped Noah up and looked straight at Silas. Mr. Sterling, I apologize.
11:38Noah is only my child. He has nothing to do with the Sterlings. We're leaving now.
11:44The next second, bodyguards slammed me to the ground. Selina's voice hissed from above.
11:49You think the Sterling estate is somewhere you can waltz in and out of?
11:56Beat her. Then throw her out.
11:58This rained down on me like hail. My bones creaked and cracked under the blows.
12:02Noah crawled toward me, wailing. I kept shoving him away with gritted teeth.
12:07Through the crowd, I saw Silas. Reluctance flickered on his face.
12:10Then Selina yanked him back again. I endured the blows. Each punch shattered another memory.
12:16Silas, seven years ago, climbing my window, promising forever.
12:19Silas, six years ago, called a kept man but laughing anyway.
12:22Silas, five years ago, holding Noah and saying his life was complete.
12:25All of it crumbled to ash in my mind.
12:28Noah's screams grew desperate. He dropped to his knees before Silas.
12:32Mr. Sterling, we were wrong. Sorry. Please let Mommy go.
12:37Both Silas and I looked up in disbelief. Silas frowned.
12:40Stop!
12:41He stared at Noah, stunned.
12:44What did you say?
12:45The kneeling child seemed to age in an instant. His eyes went red as he looked at his father.
12:49Mr. Sterling, we're not welcome here. Mommy and I are leaving now. Thank you for having us today.
12:54Noah helped me to my feet. I limped after him toward the exit.
12:58Heart felt crushed in someone's fist.
13:02Silas didn't come home. He only sent two texts.
13:05Something came up. I'll apologize in person in a few days.
13:08Don't be mad. Be good.
13:10I knew his something meant his wedding on Valentine's Day.
13:13I packed everything we'd brought six months ago.
13:15I burned every trace of us in the villa. One bonfire, gone.
13:19This relationship was a mistake from start to finish.
13:21Now it was time to wake up. We boarded the plane home.
13:25Before turning off my phone, I sent Silas one final text.
13:28Noah and I are gone. Have a good life. Let's never meet again.
13:32At that exact moment, Silas was exchanging rings with Selena.
13:35His chest seized with sudden pain. He saw the message, threw the ring down, and stumbled out of the hotel.
13:41To the airport!
13:42As Silas tried to call me, but only heard the cold, busy tone.
13:45The number you dialed is busy.
13:46His frown deepened. He barked at the driver.
13:48Can't you go faster? I can afford your damn traffic tickets!
13:52The driver wiped sweat from his forehead.
13:54Sir, it's not that I don't want to. It's Valentine's Day. The streets are packed.
13:57Today is... Valentine's Day?
13:59Silas repeated it in a daze.
14:01Today was our cohabitation anniversary. He'd forgotten. The driver kept honking dutifully.
14:06But the line of cars refused to dodge. Silas rubbed his face. Something hardened in his expression.
14:11Open the door. I'll run.
14:16The two miles felt like an eternity. When Silas reached the airport, his mouth tasted like iron.
14:23He stared blankly at the airport worker. Like he couldn't understand her words.
14:28The passengers you're looking for boarded over an hour ago.
14:32He looked at the empty waiting area. Something was missing from his chest.
14:35Like someone who'd always been there had suddenly vanished. He let out a short, hysterical laugh.
14:41How could that be? How could Jane ever leave me?
14:45She couldn't bear to. The phone rang. It was Selina.
14:50Silas, where did you go?
14:52Are you calling on this wedding?
14:53Her voice, once his favorite, came out shrill and hysterical. Like she'd fall apart without him.
14:59Nothing like Jane. Jane had her own life. She didn't need to lean on anyone.
15:04Silas pressed his tongue against his cheek. For the first time, Silas found Selina's weakness repulsive.
15:10Yeah. Wedding's off.
15:13At the office, Silas collapsed on the couch. He scrolled through our old messages. The past six
15:19months were pathetically sparse. Mostly just me asking him, did he eat on time? Was he sleeping
15:24well? And every time he slept in Selina's room, the next day I wouldn't reply at all. Like that was
15:31my
15:31way of venting anger. The messages grew fewer. Until a week ago, I stopped asking about his life
15:37completely. He sat up, his brow furrowed tight. The past week's messages fit on one screen.
15:44Only three total. The first two were from two days ago. Me asking if he'd come to Noah's birthday.
15:49He vaguely remembered me mentioning it, but he'd forgotten. He thought Noah was just acting out for
15:55attention. The last message was the goodbye. Noah and I are gone. Have a good life. Let's never meet
16:01again. With a loud bang, Silas kicked his chair against the wall. His fingers flew across the screen.
16:11Jane, are you insane? You think you'll have a good life without me? Take you re-back.
16:15If you come back now, I'll reluctantly back. I didn't marry Selina. You're still my only wife.
16:22Silas waited all night, restless. No reply came. Every call went to the same recording.
16:28The number you dialed is busy. Silas couldn't wait anymore. He drove to the villa. The streets
16:34at dawn were silent. Only a corner diner had its lights on. Inside, a couple worked the counter
16:40together. One flipped pancakes. One poured coffee. They moved in perfect sync. Steam rose from the
16:46griddle between them. Silas suddenly remembered. Back home, we'd had moments like that too. Back then,
16:52we opened a small jewelry shop. I taught him everything. I handled sales. He collected payment.
16:58We were exhausted but happy. Some people called him a kept man. He didn't care at all.
17:05I spend my wife's money. What's it to you? Silas gripped the steering wheel. His hands shook
17:10slightly, but he kept reassuring himself. She must be really angry this time.
17:16But if I humble myself, it should be fine. The villa came into his view. A warm,
17:21yellow light glowed from inside. His whole body relaxed. The car stopped at the villa entrance.
17:27Silas stepped out and straightened his suit. His face went carefully blank.
17:31Yes, I'd apologize. But she needed to learn her lesson too.
17:35He pushed open the door, waiting smugly for me to rush into his arms.
17:41But the person who lifted her head was Selina. Tears welled in her eyes.
17:45Where did you go? I thought you left me. Silas's brow furrowed. He'd never found Selina this grating
17:53before. He pushed her aside and ran upstairs. But I wasn't upstairs. More than that. Everything
18:00related to me was gone. The closet was half empty. The colorful dresses and playful children's clothes,
18:06all gone. The bedroom wall where our photo hung was now just blank white space. The hundred love
18:12letters I had treasured for seven years. Only a blackened metal box remained. And a pile of ash
18:18inside. He stared at the ash in a daze. Then it hit him. How much effort he'd spent chasing me
18:24all
18:24those years ago. He'd written over a hundred letters before I even let him take me out. He'd
18:30climbed my windows for half a year before I finally let him inside. Silas covered his face. He collapsed to
18:36the floor, powerless. Footsteps sounded at the door. Silas shot upright. His heart pounded wildly.
18:43He hoped desperately, prayed, that I would walk through that door.
18:48But it was Selina.
18:53Silas? Silas's face went dark, all tenderness gone. He looked at her sideways. What?
18:59Selina flinched. But she pressed on. Since we're supposed to be married and Jane's not coming back,
19:05why don't we move into Selina's room? Silas let out a disgusted laugh. Are you that desperate?
19:11That pathetic? His voice was ice. Selina was stunned. Silas, what did you say? Don't understand.
19:18Silas grabbed Selina by the throat. He slammed her against the wall. You're just my brother's sloppy
19:23seconds. What makes you think I'd want you? I never planned to marry you.
19:29Selina struggled, her face twisting. Why?
19:33Silas's smile turned cruel. You really have no self-awareness at all.
19:36I only agreed to marry you for revenge. You dumped me for power and status, remember?
19:41Now the show's over. You're useless.
19:45He ripped the Kashmir Sapphire from Selina's neck in one violent motion. Ignoring her screams of pain,
19:51he called his assistant. Find out where Jane went and book me on the earliest flight there.
19:59Meanwhile, on the plane heading home, passengers around us were gossiping about Silas Sterling's
20:05canceled wedding. I heard Silas ran out on his wedding. Silas ran from our wedding? Isn't this
20:11what he always dreamed of? I heard Silas ran because of his ex. Isn't his ex Selina? Everyone knows she
20:18was his first love. I heard he went away years ago because she broke his heart. That's old news. He
20:23had
20:23another girlfriend back there. They say he even has a son. I listened with cold amusement. Beside me,
20:29Noah pulled off his eye mask. His small voice spoke up. Mommy, are they talking about Mr. Sterling?
20:35You heard wrong. Sleep. Mommy's here.
20:40Along the way, neighbors greeted me like I'd never left at all. Mom saw me and burst into tears. She
20:46pulled me inside. That night, the whole family gathered around the table. We ate together. Noah
20:51hadn't felt home like this in so long. He squeezed my hand. Mommy, I like it here. Back at the
20:58Sterling's,
20:59Silas's mother had been ruthless with us. During their meals, we stood and served. During our meals,
21:05we endured constant criticism. I kissed my son's soft cheek. We'll stay here forever. Never go back.
21:13Noah nodded. Finally, some innocence returned to his face. Just then, a neighbor rushed in.
21:19Jane, you need to come quick. That man you lived with is making a scene at the entrance.
21:26Before I reached it, I heard my friends mocking voices from far off.
21:30You're the man Jane picked? Looks like you'd break if the wind blew. Right? My 12-year-old nephew's
21:37stronger than him. Bet he can't even change a tire. Or chop wood. City boys are useless out here.
21:43I'm not here to argue with you. Go get Jane. I tapped a friend's shoulder and they moved aside for
21:49me.
21:49Why are you here? I said we shouldn't meet again. I hadn't expected to see Silas looking like this.
21:55His face was haggard. Dark circles ringed his eyes. Like he hadn't slept in days. Nothing like the
22:02polished businessman image he used to maintain. Silas walked up to me. His first words were a
22:07reprimand. You spend your time with these jerks? No wonder you ignored my calls for days. They
22:12corrupted you. I can't let you and Noah stay here. Come back with me. He reached to grab me,
22:19but my friends surrounded me. They slammed iron rods into the ground. Get your hands off her! Back up!
22:26I looked at him over a neighbor's shoulder. You came all this way just to say that?
22:33Silas shook his head. After a long pause, he forced the words out. I came to apologize. Jane,
22:40I was wrong. I love you. I love you. Come back. Let's make this work. He looked at me with
22:45total confidence.
22:45He was. Certain I'd forgive him. Certain I'd go with him. The absurdity of it made me laugh.
22:51You don't actually think I'd go back with you, do you?
22:55I nearly choked on my laughter. When I looked at him again, my eyes were ice.
23:00Silas, you make me sick. Silas froze. His eyes went wide with disbelief.
23:05What did you say?
23:06I said, Silas, you make me sick!
23:09Silas flushed with anger and lunged toward me. My friends pushed him back.
23:13I already apologized. What more do you want?
23:18You used to always-
23:19I stepped out from behind my friends and slapped him hard across the face.
23:23That look of shock crossed his face again. I sneered.
23:26I used to what? Love you that much? Forgive you for everything?
23:30Yes, I did love you once. Enough to leave home for New York with you.
23:34Enough to keep loving you while watching you with Selena.
23:37But Silas, love isn't infinite. You used it all up!
23:40I tilted my head, mocking him.
23:42What made you think you could hurt me over and over just because I loved you?
23:47What made you think that after hurting me, one useless I love you would bring me running back?
23:52And what makes you think that after killing my love bit by bit, I still love you?
23:57Silas stumbled backward with each word. Finally, he collapsed to the ground. He realized it then.
24:03The love in my eyes had died. He began to sob, repeating his apology.
24:07I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Jane, I'm sorry. Please forgive me.
24:15I watched tears fill his eyes. I felt nothing. My voice came out flat as I spoke the most final
24:21words.
24:21Don't apologize to me. Seeing you now just makes me sick.
24:26Simus, the girl who loved you is dead. She died during those 52 nights you spent with Selena.
24:32I won't forgive you for her. You should live with this guilt for the rest of your life.
24:36Tears streamed down Silas's pale face. His lips moved several times. No words came out.
24:42Finally, he stood up shakily.
24:45Noah!
24:45Noah is my child. He takes my last name. His name is Noah Reed. One day, he'll have a real
24:52father.
24:53But none of that concerns you anymore.
24:56Silas left that day. He looked like he'd aged several years.
25:00Noah learned what happened from me. I asked him.
25:03Are you upset mommy didn't let you see him one last time?
25:06Noah shook his head. That unnatural maturity surfaced again.
25:10Mr. Sterling isn't father material. So I don't regret it.
25:15I taught my friends the jewelry trade the way I'd once taught Silas. Within a few years,
25:20our jewelry became known for quality and honesty. People came from everywhere to buy from us.
25:25I heard about Silas. I heard about Silas again on the news. After returning to New York,
25:29he'd refused to marry Selena. He'd even mutilated himself in protest. It didn't work. It only made
25:36Selena's unborn child more valuable. The family elders forced the marriage through. Silas's mother,
25:41who thought she was so smart, had met her match. Selena and her mother-in-law turned the Sterling
25:47estate into a war zone. It became the biggest joke in NYC high society. And Silas resented being
25:54forced to marry Selena. One day, he pushed her down the stairs.
26:00Selena lost the baby. She lost her mind completely. Without the child, without Silas's affection,
26:06she had nothing left to hope for. So she drove a knife into Silas's heart. Then she killed herself
26:12beside his body. Before dying, she clutched his cold hand. Now you're mine forever.
26:21The news shocked the city, and the Sterling reputation crashed. But worse than reputation
26:26was the question of succession. Silas's mother and the family elders visited repeatedly.
26:32They wanted to take Noah back for grooming. I turned them away every time. Finally, desperate,
26:37they chose a child from the distant Sterling branch they'd always look down on. But none of
26:42that mattered to me or Noah.
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