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Take Back Everything Of Mine - Short AI Drama - Video Dailymotion
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00:00They told me it was an epidural, but what they pumped into me was something else entirely.
00:04Vanessa's already six centimeters dilated. Buy us two more hours.
00:08My grandson, the Lange family finally has an heir.
00:12Adrian, I think Serena's hemorrhaging. Shouldn't you go check?
00:15She can wait.
00:18My father warned me the Lange family was dangerous. He said, if anything happens, press this.
00:25They wanted a son. They got a war.
00:28I lay on the delivery bed. The contractions were coming faster now, one after another.
00:33My husband, Adrian Lange, held my hand, his eyes soft with concern.
00:37Hang in there, Serena. We'll meet our baby soon.
00:40I was trembling from the pain, but I still forced a smile.
00:43Then a nurse walked in with a syringe. I thought it was the epidural, but Adrian let go of my
00:47hand and stepped back.
00:49The needle pierced my skin. Then I heard his voice.
00:51Get the dose right. Make sure she doesn't deliver before Vanessa.
00:54My eyes came open. I stared at him in shock. He glanced at his watch.
00:58Vanessa's already six centimeters dilated. Buy us two more hours.
01:01I wanted to scream. I wanted to fight back. But the drug was already in my system.
01:06The contractions suddenly weakened, as if something inside me had been forced stiff.
01:10They moved me to a temporary room in the basement.
01:12Adrian's sister, Chloe Lange, stood in the doorway, idly turning a scalpel in her hand.
01:17Don't blame Adrian, Serena. The baby Vanessa's carrying is my brother's only child.
01:22It's a boy, and he'll be the Lange family's first grandson.
01:26Her gaze dropped to my stomach.
01:27So what if you go into labor first? You're only carrying a girl.
01:31I covered my belly with both hands. Another wave of pain broke through the medication, and my vision blurred.
01:37Call a doctor. I'm about to give birth, please.
01:40Chloe laughed. She walked over and crouched in front of me, then tapped my cheek lightly with the scalpel.
01:45Give birth? That drug will keep working for another three hours.
01:48Vanessa's already in the delivery room, so stay here and wait.
01:52After her baby is born safely, you can have yours.
01:54She rose to her feet and looked at the bodyguard outside.
01:57Keep an eye on her. If she dares to scream, gag her.
02:01The door slammed shut. The basement was lit by a single dim emergency light.
02:05I lay on the floor as blood slowly spread beneath me.
02:08Adrian had taken my phone the moment we arrived at the hospital.
02:11He said radiation wasn't good for the baby.
02:13Now I understood. He was afraid I'd call someone.
02:16I curled up and tried to breathe through the pain, but all I could see was Adrian's face.
02:20Cold, calm, like I meant nothing to him.
02:22Not his wife. Not the woman carrying his child.
02:25Three months ago, his older brother died in a car accident.
02:28He left behind his pregnant wife, Vanessa.
02:30At the funeral, old Mr. Lange held Vanessa's hand, tears streaming down his face.
02:34That child has to be born safe.
02:37The Lange family can't lose its heir.
02:42Dad, don't worry. Adrian and I will raise our baby well, too.
02:47He looked at me and said nothing. Only now did I understand.
02:49He had already given up on my child.
02:52Another contraction tore through me.
02:53This one was stronger. The drug was wearing off.
02:56The baby was coming.
02:57I crawled to the door and pounded on it with all the strength I had left.
03:00Someone! Please! I'm about to give birth! Please save my baby!
03:05No one answered. I kept screaming until my throat turned raw.
03:08At last, I heard the bodyguard's impatient voice from outside.
03:11What the hell are you yelling for?
03:14Miss Lange told you to wait, so wait!
03:18But my baby...
03:20If it dies, it dies.
03:23That's your bad luck.
03:25That's what you get for carrying a girl.
03:27My whole body went cold.
03:28I collapsed onto the floor.
03:30This wasn't fate.
03:31They were trying to kill my baby.
03:34I had no idea how long I had been trapped in that basement.
03:37The bleeding only got worse.
03:39Everything beneath me was soaked with blood.
03:41Just as the edges of my vision began to blur, the door swung open.
03:44It was not Chloe.
03:45It was not the bodyguard.
03:46It was the Lange family's doctor, Carter.
03:48The second he saw me, all the color drained from his face.
03:51Serena?
03:52Adrian told me you were resting in one of the VIP rooms.
03:54I tried to answer.
03:55Nothing came out.
03:56Tears spilled down my face as I lifted a trembling hand to my stomach.
04:00Carter rushed over and dropped to his knees beside me.
04:02The moment he examined me, his expression changed.
04:06Oh God.
04:07The baby's crowning.
04:08Your water already broke.
04:10I need to get you into surgery right now.
04:11He reached down to lift me.
04:13But the second my body shifted, a hot gushed forward between my legs.
04:16Blood.
04:17So much blood.
04:17Carter's hands started shaking.
04:19He turned toward the doorway and shouted.
04:21I need help in here.
04:22She's bleeding heavily.
04:24But the hallway outside was empty.
04:26This private hospital belonged to the Lange family.
04:28Tonight, the entire building had been cleared for Vanessa's delivery.
04:32All the doctors and nurses were upstairs, gathered outside her delivery suite.
04:36Carter yanked out his phone and tried to call for help.
04:38But there was no signal in the basement.
04:41I'm taking you upstairs.
04:43Stay with me.
04:43Then he bent down, gathered me into his arms, and ran.
04:47Or tried to.
04:47The stairwell felt endless.
04:49Every step sent a brutal jolt through my body.
04:51The pain was so intense I thought I might black out at any second.
04:54I could feel the baby dropping lower and lower.
04:56But she still would not come.
04:58The drug was still in my system.
04:59My contractions were weak and uneven.
05:01That was the worst part.
05:03Doctor, if it comes down to it, save my baby.
05:08Don't say that.
05:09You're both going to make it.
05:10At last, he reached the first floor and rushed toward the operating room.
05:14But the moment we got there, both of us froze.
05:17The ore doors were wide open.
05:18Inside, there was nothing.
05:21The surgical lights were gone.
05:23The operating table was gone.
05:25The monitors, the oxygen equipment, every last piece of medical machinery, gone.
05:29The room was completely empty except for the wall outlets.
05:32Carter stood there in stunned disbelief.
05:34A strangled sound died in his throat.
05:36How is this possible?
05:39I checked everything myself this afternoon.
05:41Footsteps echoed down the hall.
05:43Chloe approached with two nurses behind her.
05:45The moment she saw us, one brow lifted.
05:47Carter?
05:48What are you doing down here?
05:50Vanessa is upstairs in the delivery room.
05:52Why come all the way down here?
05:54Who cleared out this room?
05:56Chloe looked at him with wide, innocent eyes.
05:58We moved everything upstairs.
06:00Vanessa's having a C-section, so of course she gets priority.
06:03If anything happens during surgery, she'll need all the equipment close at hand.
06:07We couldn't risk leaving her in a standard OR.
06:09As she said it, her gaze shifted to me.
06:11Then she smiled.
06:12Oh, Serena, you're in labor?
06:15I'm afraid you'll have to wait.
06:16Vanessa comes first, so you'll just have to hold on a little longer.
06:20I stared at her beautiful, smiling face.
06:22Suddenly, I remembered something she had said to me six months ago.
06:25Back then, we were out shopping together.
06:27She had slipped her arm through mine and smiled up at me sweetly.
06:30You're so good to me, Serena.
06:32Better than any real sister.
06:34That day alone, I spent over $100,000 on designer bags for her.
06:38Looking back now, I was a fool.
06:40Carter rushed into the nurse's station like a man possessed.
06:42He tore through every cabinet, searching for emergency supplies.
06:46There was nothing.
06:47The shelves were empty.
06:48No clamps.
06:49No gauze.
06:50Not even basic medication.
06:51Where are the drugs?
06:52The meds to stop the bleeding.
06:54The ones to induce stronger contractions.
06:56Where are they?
06:57They were all taken to the third floor.
07:00What do you mean?
07:03A nurse lowered her head.
07:05Mr. Lang ordered that everything be prioritized for Mrs. Vanessa.
07:09Carter slammed his fist against the cabinet.
07:11Then he turned to look at me.
07:12His eyes were red.
07:13His lips trembled.
07:15I'm sorry, Serena.
07:17I'm so sorry.
07:18There's nothing I can do.
07:20Chloe walked over and lightly patted his shoulder.
07:22Carter, don't worry.
07:22Vanessa hasn't delivered yet.
07:24Once she's done, they'll move the equipment back downstairs.
07:26She glanced at my stomach and added in an almost careless tone.
07:29Besides, even if the baby comes now, so what?
07:32It's only a girl.
07:33If she dies, she dies.
07:35The Lang family won't care about one little girl.
07:39I stared at her.
07:40Then, with every ounce of strength I had left, I forced out two words.
07:44You bastard.
07:46Chloe's expression darkened at once.
07:47She bent down and leaned close to my ear, her voice barely above a whisper.
07:53Go ahead.
07:54Curse all you want.
07:55Once you give birth, you'll be too weak to fight back.
07:58And when that happens, I'll make sure you stay quiet.
08:00By then, Vanessa will take your place.
08:03She straightened and smiled brightly.
08:04If my brother is feeling merciful, maybe he'll let you live.
08:09You can stay in the house.
08:10As a servant.
08:11Miss Lang, this is murder.
08:13Murder?
08:15Watch what you say, Carter.
08:16Women die in childbirth every day.
08:18That's hardly unusual.
08:20Besides, this is a family matter.
08:22You're an outsider.
08:23This is none of your business.
08:25Then she motioned to the bodyguards.
08:27Take Carter away.
08:28Leave Serena to me.
08:31Two bodyguards stepped forward immediately.
08:33They grabbed Carter by the arms and dragged him toward the door.
08:36He struggled against them and shouted back at me.
08:38Serena, listen to me.
08:39Try to keep the contractions going.
08:41Press your acropoles.
08:43Stay awake.
08:44Don't give up.
08:45Your baby still has a chance.
08:47His voice grew fainter and fainter.
08:48Then Chloe shut the door and turned back to me.
08:50She pulled a phone from her pocket and started a video call.
08:53Adrian, Serena's about to give birth.
08:55Do you want to take a look?
08:57A second later, Adrian's face appeared on the screen.
09:00He was standing outside a delivery room.
09:02Doctors and nurses moved quickly behind him.
09:05Chloe, stop messing around.
09:07Vanessa's condition is unstable.
09:09The baby's heart rate is dropping.
09:11Look at Serena.
09:12She's bleeding a lot.
09:13Do you think she's about to die?
09:14Adrian looked at the screen.
09:16He frowned for a second.
09:17Then he looked away.
09:18She can wait.
09:19Once Vanessa delivers, the doctors can go downstairs.
09:22Chloe, keep an eye on her.
09:23He can't leave right now.
09:24The call ended.
09:24Chloe put her phone away and shrugged.
09:26You heard him.
09:27To Adrian, Vanessa comes first.
09:30As for you, you are nothing more than a wound.
09:33Now that you're no longer useful, you get thrown away.
09:35I closed my eyes.
09:37I refused to look at her again.
09:38Slowly, I slid one hand behind my back and felt along the inner lining of my dress.
09:43It was still there.
09:44A tiny device.
09:45My father had given it to me.
09:46If anything ever happens to you, press this.
09:50Dad, I don't need it.
09:51Adrian is good to me.
09:52So is everyone in the Lange family.
09:55Now I understood how foolish I had been.
09:57I hooked a fingernail under the protective cover, pried it open, then pressed the button.
10:01My father once told me that if I ever used it, someone would get to me within 30 minutes.
10:05But 30 minutes?
10:06Could my baby make it that long?
10:10My vision was fading.
10:11Chloe sat in a chair, scrolling through her phone.
10:14Every now and then, she looked up at me, like I was some kind of lab rat.
10:18Serena, why did you marry Adrian?
10:20For his looks?
10:22For the Lange family's money?
10:24What made you think you belonged here?
10:26I said nothing.
10:27I clenched my teeth and held on.
10:29Even if there was barely any hope left, Chloe kept talking.
10:32If you hadn't gotten pregnant so fast, Adrian would never have married you.
10:36At first, everyone thought you might still be useful if you gave birth to a son.
10:41But the scan showed it was a girl.
10:43Father was furious.
10:45Good thing Vanessa is carrying a boy.
10:47Otherwise, the Lange family would have no heir.
10:50So learn your place.
10:52If something was never yours, don't fight for it.
10:54Once Vanessa gives birth, you'll sign the divorce papers.
10:57Take the money and disappear.
10:58After that, you can marry some ordinary man.
11:01Isn't that better?
11:02I forced my eyes open and looked at her.
11:04Does Adrian know you're saying this to me?
11:07Of course he does.
11:09He's the one who told me to come.
11:11He said you were stubborn.
11:13My lips moved.
11:14I wanted to laugh, but I couldn't.
11:15Another wave of pain hit me.
11:17Harder than before.
11:18Much harder.
11:19The medication had completely worn off.
11:21The baby was coming.
11:22I cried out.
11:23Chloe took a step back.
11:24Her face was full of disgust.
11:26What a nuisance.
11:27She opened the door.
11:28Someone get in here.
11:30See if she's delivering.
11:34A nurse rushed in.
11:35She's fully dilated.
11:36I can already see the baby's head.
11:38But she's losing too much blood.
11:40She has to deliver now.
11:42Chloe frowned.
11:42Then deliver it.
11:43There's no equipment here.
11:45No medication either.
11:47If she delivers like this, both of them could die.
11:49Then let them die.
11:50They're probably not making it anyway.
11:52So what does it matter?
11:53Then she turned and walked out.
11:55She went to find Adrian.
11:56She didn't care whether I lived or died.
11:58The nurse didn't say anything else.
12:00She crouched beside me and tried to help.
12:02But I was too weak to push.
12:03I had lost too much blood.
12:05I had no strength left.
12:06The baby was stuck.
12:07Time dragged on.
12:08Every second felt endless.
12:10Then I heard footsteps outside.
12:11Fast.
12:12Heavy.
12:12A lot of them.
12:13Boots pounded against the floor.
12:15The nurse froze.
12:16Who's there?
12:16Bang.
12:17The door flew open.
12:18A group of men in black tactical gear rushed in.
12:20All of them were armed.
12:21The man in front took off his helmet.
12:23His face was sharp and cold.
12:25The moment he saw me, his eyes turned red.
12:27Miss!
12:27I opened my mouth.
12:28But no sound came out.
12:30I could only reach for him.
12:31The nurse screamed.
12:32Who are you?
12:33How did you get in here?
12:36Security!
12:37Security!
12:38He didn't even look at her.
12:40He rushed to my side.
12:41Dropped to one knee.
12:42Miss, I'm sorry.
12:44I got here too late.
12:47Then he lifted me into his arms.
12:50Clear the room.
12:51Get the medics in here.
12:52Now.
12:53The men moved at once.
12:54The nurse tried to run.
12:55One of them threw her to the floor.
12:57She struggled and screamed.
12:58How dare you touch me!
13:00This is the Lange family's hospital!
13:03The Lange family?
13:05They're finished.
13:11I was carried into a custom built medical van.
13:13The inside was fully equipped.
13:15It looked like a mobile operating room.
13:17Doctors and nurses were already waiting.
13:19They rushed to save me the second I was brought in.
13:21Blood pressure is 60 over 40.
13:23She's in hemorrhagic shock.
13:24The baby is in distress.
13:25We need a c-section now.
13:26But the mother is too unstable.
13:28The surgery is extremely risky.
13:29Do it!
13:30If anything goes wrong, it's on me!
13:32I grabbed his hand with the last of my strength.
13:35Save the baby.
13:36Please save the baby first.
13:38He held my hand tightly.
13:40Miss, don't talk.
13:41Save your strength.
13:42Your father is on his way.
13:44He'll be here soon.
13:45You and the baby will be okay.
13:46You have to be...
13:47Before he could finish.
13:48She's flatlining!
13:49Move!
13:50Get the defibrillator!
13:51The fetal heart rate is dropping!
13:53Prep for c-section!
13:54Now!
13:55They strapped me down fast.
13:57An anesthesia mask came over my face.
13:59Right before I lost consciousness, I heard a doctor shout.
14:02We're out of time.
14:03The baby, there's no heartbeat.
14:06Darkness.
14:07Endless darkness.
14:08I didn't know how much time had passed.
14:10When I opened my eyes, all I saw was a ceiling I didn't recognize.
14:14The air smelled of disinfectant.
14:16She's awake!
14:18Someone cried out in surprise.
14:19Several faces leaned in.
14:21They were all familiar.
14:22My father's bodyguards.
14:23The man who had watched me grow up.
14:26The baby.
14:27I asked.
14:28My voice was so hoarse it barely sounded like mine.
14:30The room went silent.
14:31A few seconds later, the man standing at the foot of my bed slowly turned around.
14:35It was my father.
14:36He was in his fifties.
14:38But in just one night, his hair had turned completely white.
14:41He walked over, sat beside me, and took my hand.
14:45Serena.
14:45He only said my name.
14:47Then his voice broke.
14:48I looked into his bloodshot eyes.
14:49I already knew the answer.
14:51The baby's gone, isn't she?
14:53My father nodded.
14:54Tears fell from his eyes.
14:57He lost too much blood.
15:00Placenta detached too early.
15:01The baby was deprived of oxygen for too long.
15:04The doctors did everything they could.
15:07I closed my eyes.
15:08I didn't cry.
15:09I didn't scream.
15:10It just felt like something inside me had been hollowed out.
15:13That little life.
15:14The one who had lived inside me for nine months.
15:16The one who kicked at me every day.
15:17The one I whispered to when no one was around.
15:20Gone.
15:21Where's Adrian?
15:22My father wiped away his tears.
15:24His expression turned cold.
15:26He's with Vanessa.
15:27She gave birth.
15:28It's a boy.
15:29The whole Lang family is celebrating.
15:31No one even remembers you.
15:32I laughed.
15:33My whole body trembled with it.
15:35Good.
15:36Good for them.
15:40Serena, come home with me.
15:42That family doesn't deserve you.
15:44And neither does he.
15:45I opened my eyes and looked at him.
15:48Dad, I want to do something.
15:49Tell me.
15:50Make me a fake body.
15:52It has to look exactly like I just gave birth and died from blood loss.
15:56My father froze.
15:58You want them to think you're dead?
16:00I held his gaze.
16:02Yes.
16:03I want them to believe I'm gone.
16:05Then I want to watch them.
16:08I want to see how happy they are.
16:10How they celebrate that child while I'm lying there dead.
16:16I want to see how happy they are.
16:18I'll help you.
16:21The fake body looked real.
16:23Silicone skin.
16:24Blood bags beneath it.
16:25Even simulated body heat.
16:27Inside the morgue drawer.
16:28It looked no different from a real corpse.
16:30I sat in the surveillance room.
16:31Watching the monitors.
16:32My father sat beside me.
16:34Do you regret it?
16:35Regret what?
16:37Marrying him.
16:39I thought about it for a moment.
16:40Then I shook my head.
16:42No.
16:42At least now I can see people for what they really are.
16:45On the screen, Adrian finally stepped out of the delivery room.
16:48He was holding a baby in his arms.
16:50His face lit up with joy.
16:52The joy of becoming a father.
16:53Vanessa was wheeled out after him.
16:55She looked pale, but her smile was bright.
16:57His father leaned on his cane and slowly made his way forward.
17:00The moment he saw the baby, his eyes filled with tears.
17:03My, at last on, I have a grandson.
17:07The Lange family finally has an heir.
17:11Everyone gathered around the baby, laughing, smiling, celebrating.
17:15No one asked about me.
17:17No one remembered that I had been fighting for my life.
17:19Then a nurse spoke softly.
17:21Adrian, your wife.
17:23What about her?
17:23There's still no word.
17:25Carter is with her.
17:27I'll go see.
17:28He handed the baby to the maternity nurse and headed for the elevator.
17:31Chloe hurried after him.
17:33Adrian, I'm coming too.
17:34The two of them entered the elevator, one after the other.
17:37The screen switched to the first floor.
17:39Carter stood outside an empty operating room.
17:41His back was against the wall.
17:43His face was deathly pale.
17:44When he saw Adrian, he immediately straightened up.
17:47Adrian, where's my wife?
17:49He simply stepped aside and pointed toward the morgue.
17:51Adrian, she suffered a massive hemorrhage.
17:54We couldn't save her.
17:56The baby's gone too.
17:57The air froze.
17:58Adrian stood there quietly, as if he couldn't comprehend it.
18:01Chloe was the first to react.
18:03That's impossible.
18:04She was so healthy.
18:05She was fine just a moment ago.
18:07Carter let out a bitter laugh.
18:08She was never fine.
18:10She lost too much blood.
18:11There was no equipment, no medication.
18:13I tried everything I could.
18:14He covered his face and sank into a crouch.
18:17I'm sorry.
18:18I really did everything I could.
18:20Adrian grabbed him by the collar.
18:22What did you just say?
18:24My wife is dead?
18:26Carter nodded.
18:26Tears streamed down his face.
18:28Adrian let go.
18:29Then he staggered back two steps and slammed into the wall.
18:32No.
18:33That's impossible.
18:34How could she?
18:35Adrian, don't panic.
18:36I'll go check.
18:39She hurried toward the morgue.
18:41On the monitor, she pulled open the cold drawer.
18:43Inside lay the body.
18:44The silicone face was still twisted in the agony of labor.
18:47The white sheet beneath it was soaked with blood.
18:49Chloe stared for a few seconds.
18:51Then she suddenly covered her mouth and rushed back out.
18:54Adrian, it's true.
18:56Adrian charged inside.
18:57The camera caught him standing in front of the drawer, completely motionless.
19:01He stood there so long that even Chloe got worried.
19:03She stepped inside and reached for him.
19:05Adrian?
19:06Suddenly, he raised his fist and slammed it hard against the wall.
19:09Why?
19:10Why didn't anyone tell me sooner?
19:12Why didn't you wait for me to get here?
19:14Your phone was off.
19:15Carter stood outside the door and said in a low voice.
19:18And phones weren't allowed in the delivery room.
19:20Then why didn't you come get me?
19:22It was only from the third floor to the first.
19:24Don't tell me you didn't have time.
19:26You just stood by and let her die?
19:28Carter said nothing.
19:29His shoulders trembled.
19:32Chloe quickly stepped in.
19:34Adrian, don't blame Carter.
19:36I was the one who told him not to come up.
19:38Vanessa was in critical condition.
19:40I couldn't risk anything interfering with the delivery.
19:42The crack rang through the room.
19:44She covered her face and looked at Adrian in shock.
19:46You hit me?
19:47You were the one who had her locked in that basement?
19:50I only told her to wait.
19:52Wait my ass!
19:53She was my wife!
19:55And that was my child!
19:56I told you to look after her!
19:58Is this your idea of looking after her?
20:00Chloe burst into tears.
20:03I did it for the Lange family!
20:05Vanessa gave birth to a son.
20:06She was carrying a girl.
20:08You know which one matters more.
20:10Father said, a boy is the heir!
20:12Those words seemed to cut straight through him.
20:14Adrian froze.
20:15Hair!
20:16The fury slowly drained from his face.
20:18What replaced it was a hollow numbness.
20:20Her life meant nothing.
20:21No one answered.
20:22The only sounds in the morgue were the hum of the cooling system and muffled sobs.
20:27Adrian had my body brought back home.
20:29He did not take it into the main house.
20:31Instead, he had it placed in the family chapel in the side courtyard.
20:35Vanessa and the baby settled into the master bedroom.
20:37The maternity nurse and the maid stayed close, fussing over them.
20:40His father gave the order.
20:41Keep the funeral small.
20:43Don't disturb the baby.
20:44As for Serena, pick a day and have her cremated.
20:47She was still part of this family.
20:49Make sure she's buried somewhere decent.
20:50Adrian said nothing.
20:52He only sat in the family chapel, keeping vigil beside the coffin.
20:55For three days and three nights, he neither ate nor drank.
21:00Chloe came once to talk him into resting.
21:02He threw her out.
21:03Vanessa came once too.
21:05The baby in her arms.
21:06Adrian, you can't go on like this.
21:08Serena wouldn't have wanted to see you destroying yourself.
21:10Her voice was soft and careful.
21:12Adrian looked up at her.
21:13For a long time, he said nothing.
21:15Then, at last, he asked.
21:17Do you know what was on her mind when it happened?
21:19I was in labor.
21:20I wouldn't know.
21:21She kept asking why her husband wasn't there.
21:24Why everyone in this house was waiting for you due to give birth while no one gave a damn about
21:28her.
21:29Vanessa's face went pale at once.
21:31Adrian.
21:33Ian, what is that supposed to mean?
21:35I almost died in labor, too.
21:37The baby's heart rate dropped again, again.
21:39Yes, you suffered.
21:40But she died.
21:42She died and so did her baby.
21:44Did they really mean that little to all of you?
21:46Was it just because she wasn't carrying a son?
21:48Vanessa fell silent.
21:49Her arms tightened around the child.
21:51Adrian got to his feet and walked over to the coffin.
21:54He laid a hand gently on the lid.
21:56These past few days, I haven't been able to stop thinking.
21:59If I'd stayed with her, would things have turned out differently?
22:03If I hadn't sent all the equipment to you, would she still be alive?
22:07If I had just...
22:08His voice broke.
22:09He could not finish.
22:13Vanessa bit down on her lip and turned away.
22:15Adrian, I'm the one who gave this family a son.
22:17That dead woman is of no use to anyone now.
22:19The doors of the family chapel shut.
22:21Adrian leaned against the coffin and slowly slid down to the floor, covering his face with both hands.
22:26On the surveillance screen, I saw his shoulders shaking.
22:29I sent my father a message.
22:30Can we start now?
22:31My father replied at once.
22:33Anytime.
22:35Trouble hit the lane business.
22:37First, a long-time supplier cut them off.
22:39The reason?
22:40Product quality failed to meet standards.
22:42Adrian sent people to investigate.
22:44The supplier refused to see them.
22:46Then the banks pulled back.
22:47A loan renewal that had already been discussed was suddenly denied.
22:50The explanation was simple.
22:52Failed risk review.
22:53The cash flow tightened at once.
22:54Then came the clients.
22:55Several major orders were canceled without warning.
22:58Not long after, those same deals went to competitors.
23:01In just one month, the Lange family lost 30% of its market value.
23:05His father was so enraged that he ended up in the hospital.
23:08Adrian spent every day running between the company and the hospital.
23:11He was exhausted.
23:12Vanessa held the baby and complained.
23:13Why have you been out every day lately?
23:16Don't you care about the baby?
23:19My father's in the hospital and the company's in trouble.
23:22How could I not be worried?
23:24So what if the company's in trouble?
23:26We have more money than we could ever spend.
23:28Do you even know how our family got where it is today?
23:30My grandfather built it.
23:32Then my father.
23:33Then my brother.
23:35Three generations gave everything they had for it.
23:37It didn't just appear out of thin air.
23:39That doesn't mean you get to ignore me and the baby.
23:41He's not even a month old.
23:42And you're gone every day.
23:46Adrian slammed the door and left.
23:48He went to the family chapel.
23:49The coffin was still there.
23:51They still had not chosen a burial site.
23:52So I had not been buried.
23:54He sat down beside the coffin and leaned against it.
23:56Then he began to speak.
23:58Serena.
23:59If you were here, what would you say?
24:02You'd probably tell me not to panic.
24:04To slow down.
24:05Take it one step at a time.
24:08You were always the calm, sensible one.
24:10He took out a cigarette and lit it.
24:11But now there's no one I can talk to.
24:14Dad only ever talks to me when he's disappointed in me.
24:17Vanessa only comes to me when she needs money.
24:20You were the only one who never wanted anything from me.
24:23You only ever wanted to help.
24:25He took a drag.
24:26Then he started coughing.
24:28He coughed until his eyes turned red.
24:30Tears came out with it.
24:31I'm sorry.
24:32I'm really sorry.
24:34I never thought it would end like this.
24:37If I had one more chance, I would definitely...
24:41He was aulations.
24:42I was just...
24:42I'm sorry.
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