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Follow a powerful story where relationships are tested, hidden truths are revealed, and lives change forever. From romantic moments to shocking surprises, this drama keeps you engaged from beginning to end.
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00:00My sister married the man I'd secretly loved for years.
00:03But on her wedding night, the one sent into his room wasn't her, it was me.
00:08Do what I say, or your mom won't make it out alive.
00:12All because she wasn't a virgin.
00:14She had messed around in high school, gotten pregnant, had an abortion,
00:18and she wasn't worried I'd spill the truth because I'm mute.
00:21What she didn't know was that I was only pretending to be mute.
00:24And what I didn't expect was that just one night would leave me pregnant with his twins.
00:29My sister married the man I'd secretly loved for years, a powerful big shot from Hollywood.
00:34But on her wedding night, the one sent into his room wasn't her, it was me.
00:38All because my sister messed around with some thug back in high school,
00:42got pregnant, and had an abortion.
00:45She wasn't a virgin.
00:46And she wasn't worried I'd spill the truth because I'm mute.
00:49What she didn't know was that I was only pretending to be mute.
00:53And what I didn't expect was that just one night would leave me pregnant with his twins.
00:59Do what I say, or your mom won't make it out alive.
01:02My sister Leora Corbin, shoved me into the walk-in closet.
01:07Today was her wedding day with Raymond Merrick.
01:09I'm here to support her as part of her family on her wedding day.
01:13She was still in her custom-made designer gown, looking as stunning as ever,
01:17even with that vicious expression twisting her face.
01:20She pulled out a sharp fruit knife.
01:23The blade pressed against my cheek.
01:25I widened my eyes and pretended to be too scared to make a sound.
01:31Leora gave a sly smile.
01:33Tonight, you'll keep Roman company for me.
01:36If you impress me, there'll be good things coming your way.
01:41She'd been obsessed with Raymond for years but was willing to send me into his bed.
01:44Just because she is not a virgin.
01:47Back in high school, she'd been messing around with the school delinquent,
01:51smoking, drinking, sneaking out wild stuff.
01:54When it all came out, her mom pulled strings and got the guy thrown in jail to keep things quiet.
02:00Now, to avoid being disliked by Raymond,
02:03Leora had carefully chosen me to be her bridesmaid.
02:06I'm her half-sister.
02:07We share the same father.
02:08We look alike, similar build, similar features, maybe 60-70% alike.
02:14She figured she could pull this off.
02:16Switching between threats and sweet talk, she added darkly.
02:20If you screw this up, your crazy mother can kiss her life goodbye.
02:24I bit my lip and nodded with a frightened look on my face.
02:28Only then did she relax, telling me to hide in the wardrobe and wait.
02:34A few minutes later, I heard the door open in footsteps.
02:37Raymond walked in, long-legged strides full of silent authority.
02:42He wore a deep gray tailored suit, refined yet dangerous.
02:46Every step echoed with a pressure that couldn't be ignored.
02:49His sharp, chiseled features seemed as if they had been carved from stone.
02:53His sword-like brows slanted back toward his temples,
02:57and his eyes were as piercing as a hawk's,
02:59seeming to see right through everything when he narrowed them slightly.
03:03An almost chilling sense of pressure radiated from his gaze.
03:09I didn't even dare to breathe behind the closet door.
03:12Leora sat obediently on the bed.
03:15Raymond barely spared her a glance before turning to pour himself a cup of tea.
03:19She quickly walked over.
03:20Let me do it, honey.
03:22She took the cup from him,
03:23using the moment to slip some powder hidden under her nail into the tea.
03:27It was an aphrodisiac.
03:29She had someone prepare it specially.
03:31Raymond took a few sips, and soon, his face flushed, breath quickening.
03:36He turned a sharp glare on her.
03:40What did you make me drink?
03:44Leora played innocent.
03:46Huh?
03:47That was just something the housekeeper gave me.
03:50They said it'd help us get closer as a couple.
03:53I didn't know what it was.
03:55Raymond slammed the cup down, furious.
03:57She flinched.
03:58You think I'm not enough of a man already?
04:00What the hell are you playing at?
04:01Afraid I'll go easy on you?
04:03His voice was thunderous, and as the heat overtook him, he tugged at his collar, clearly struggling.
04:09Leora put on her best pitiful act.
04:12I'm sorry, honey.
04:15I was wrong.
04:16I won't do it again.
04:18Raymond didn't respond.
04:19The drug was kicking in.
04:21His eyes darkened, wild and hungry, like a beast about to devour its prey.
04:26I shrank behind the door, a chill running down my spine.
04:30Leora helped him onto the bed and turned off the lights.
04:33The room went pitch black, only his heavy breathing filling the silence.
04:37Then she yanked me out and shoved me onto him.
04:40Raymond's arms instantly wrapped around my waist.
04:43Pressed against him, I could smell the strong, masculine scent on his skin.
04:48He grabbed the back of my head and his hot, wet lips crashed into mine.
04:53I gasped, my dress was already being ripped away.
04:58Morning light leaked through the curtains.
05:01My legs were trembling as I forced myself to crawl out of bed.
05:05Raymond was still fast asleep.
05:07When I looked down, I saw dried blood on my calves' dark red stains that felt like they were slicing
05:12straight through my heart.
05:14All the strength I'd faked last night crumbled in an instant.
05:18Everything that happened was still vivid in my mind.
05:21Leora had drugged him and set him up, and Raymond was furious.
05:24He must have thought I was her he poured all his anger onto me.
05:28There wasn't an ounce of tenderness?
05:30No matter how hard I gritted my teeth, I couldn't stop the cries of pain from slipping out.
05:35She was the one who did all this yet I was the one who had to suffer the consequences.
05:40I clenched my fists.
05:41Compared to my mom's life, none of this pain mattered.
05:44I blinked hard, forcing the tears back down.
05:48Gathering the clothes scattered all over the floor, I struggled to put them back on.
05:53I was shaking as I stepped out of the bedroom.
05:55The moment I did, I saw Leora lying on the couch outside.
05:59She had just woken up.
06:01She shot me a venomous glare, her voice sharp and full of spite.
06:06Get lost.
06:09I took a deep breath and forced myself to keep walking.
06:12I staggered out of the building, hailed a cab, and headed back to the Corbin's residence.
06:18As soon as I got back to my room, I rushed into the bathroom to wash myself clean.
06:23But the moment I started undracing, I realized there was something new on my Rista crystal bracelet.
06:29It took me a second to remember Raymond had put it on me last night after taking my virginity.
06:34I think he mentioned that it was a Merrick family heirloom.
06:37Something passed down to the daughter-in-law.
06:39If Leora saw this, I'd be in deep trouble.
06:42I yanked at the bracelet as hard as I could.
06:45But maybe I was too anxious it wouldn't budge.
06:47It was stuck tight on my wrist.
06:49Sweat broke out on my forehead.
06:51In the end, I gave up.
06:53I'd just wear long sleeves to hide it and wait until I could take it off and return it to
06:57Leora without her noticing.
06:59Leora got what she wanted.
07:01Raymond never realized it wasn't she who spent the wedding night with him.
07:04She thought she was finally going to live happily ever after.
07:08But what she didn't expect was this on the very next day.
07:11Raymond got an urgent call and had to fly overseas to handle business at one of their international branches.
07:17Traveling with him was his childhood friend, Sophia Monroe.
07:23Leora went back to the Corbin's residence and couldn't help venting to her mom, Zoe Corbin.
07:29Raymond's dad wanted him to marry Sophia.
07:31Thank God I made the first move.
07:34Now that little Vixie's tagging along with him on a business trip for months!
07:39What if she seduces him while they're away?
07:41I hadn't meant to eavesdrop.
07:43I was just in the kitchen making soup to take to the rehab center for my mom.
07:47I heard Zoe sigh.
07:49The Merrick family won't register the marriage until you give them a child.
07:53That's how they're protecting their assets.
07:56If Sophia gets pregnant first, we're screwed.
07:59Leora was clearly panicked.
08:02The doctor said even if I do get pregnant, I'm likely to miss Karen.
08:07That's why I had to send Joanne in on our wedding night!
08:11Zoe snapped.
08:12All because you're an idiot!
08:14Got knocked up by that loser and had three abortions already!
08:18Raymond's dad is deeply concerned about family lineage.
08:25My scalp tingled with unease.
08:27So it turned out Leora had wrecked her own body that's why she'd taken such a desperate gamble.
08:33Instinctively, I touched my lower abdomen, suddenly recalling that my period was late.
08:38That afternoon, I brought the soup to my mom's private room at the rehab center.
08:43She sat on the bed with her hair a tangled mess, smiling vacantly at nothing.
08:48With how vicious Leora and her mother were, if they ever found out I was carrying Raymond's child,
08:54I had no doubt they'd find some sick way to torment both me and my mom.
08:58But I knew exactly what Leora feared most.
09:00At that moment, a plan quietly formed in my mind.
09:04A few days later, I dressed in a simple t-shirt and jeans, holding a bouquet I had arranged myself,
09:11and went to the Merrick Group's building.
09:13I waited in the parking lot.
09:15Soon, a sleek, luxury business van pulled into the reserved space.
09:19The door opened, and a tall, handsome young man stepped out.
09:23It was Raymond's younger brother Felix Merrick.
09:26He was the one I had been waiting for.
09:28I timed it just right, circling to walk in front of him casually, as if by chance.
09:37A warm, clear voice called out from behind me.
09:41Leora?
09:42What are you doing here?
09:43I turned my head slightly dazed.
09:46My long black hair fanned out in a soft arc.
09:49Felix's expression changed the moment he saw my face.
09:52His eyes lit up with a flicker of stunned admiration.
09:55He swallowed hard and apologized quickly.
09:57Sorry, I thought you were someone else.
10:00I nodded slightly and walked straight into the building lobby with the bouquet in hand.
10:04I handed the flowers to the receptionist.
10:06Inside the bouquet was a card with my name on it.
10:09That night, after my shower, I sat at my vanity,
10:13combing my hair, when the door was suddenly kicked open.
10:17Leora stormed in.
10:18Eyes blazing.
10:20She grabbed a fistful of my hair and slapped me across the face.
10:23You little bitch!
10:25You sent flowers to the office on purpose!
10:27You wanted Felix to see you!
10:29I let out a silent cry as I hit the floor.
10:32Zoe followed in behind her.
10:34What?
10:35That mute dared to flirt with Felix?
10:38Leora smacked me again and screamed wildly.
10:42Slut!
10:43Slut!
10:43Don't think I don't know what you're up to!
10:45Trying to climb your way up by seducing Felix?
10:48You think you deserve someone like him?
10:51I crawled to the vanity, grabbed my phone, and quickly typed out a message.
10:57I held the screen up for her to see.
10:59If you don't send me and my mom back to our hometown,
11:02I'll seduce Felix and bear the air first.
11:07Zoe paused.
11:09Her expression darkened as she pulled Leora out into the hallway.
11:12A few minutes later, she came back in with a fake smile plastered on her face.
11:17Well, since you're being such a dutiful daughter, I'll help make it happen.
11:23I bowed deeply in thanks.
11:26To them, I had no value left.
11:29Leora and her mother wouldn't want someone like me hanging around, stealing the spotlight.
11:34The next morning, I took my mom and left, catching a cab straight to the train station.
11:39Only when the train finally pulled away from the platform did I let myself breathe again.
11:43Holding my mom's hand, I broke into tears of joy.
11:48Mom, we've left the Corbin family.
11:50I don't have to pretend to be mute anymore, and you don't have to act insane.
11:54Years ago, my father, Derek Corbin, had pretended to be single when he chased my mother.
12:00She was kind-hearted and naive, completely unaware of the truth.
12:04When I was five, my mother got pregnant with my younger brother.
12:09But one day, on her way to work, she was hit by a motorcycle and lost the baby.
12:15It was no accident Zoe had hired the driver.
12:20My father wanted to divorce Zoe, but in the end, my grandfather stepped in to mediate.
12:26He allowed me to be acknowledged as part of the Corbin family, but my mother was never allowed through the
12:31door.
12:31While my mom was hospitalized, Zoe tortured her both openly and in secret.
12:37To survive, my mother had to feign madness and play dumb just to protect both me and her.
12:42When I was ten, I won first place in a singing contest.
12:46Leora only came in second.
12:48That night, I drank the soup Zoe had made for me and woke up with a raging fever.
12:53My throat felt like razor blades had slashed it.
12:55The doctor said my throat lining had been severely damaged and that it might affect my voice permanently.
13:02Zoe denied everything.
13:03My dad was so furious he slapped her, but it was no use.
13:07Though I could still speak, my voice was never the same again.
13:11The sweetness it once had was gone.
13:13When my mother found out, she held me and cried uncontrollably.
13:20My mother warned me, if I wanted to survive in the Corbin family, I had to endure.
13:25I couldn't ever outshine Leora.
13:28So, I started pretending to be mute.
13:30I endured it for twelve long years, but I was done living under their control.
13:35I wiped away my mother's tears and said firmly,
13:39Mom, let's cut ties with the Corbin family for good.
13:42She nodded through her tears.
13:46Okay, we'll go to Chicago and stay with your aunt.
13:49I heard she opened a charity home with a friend.
13:52It's called Haven House.
13:55Four years later,
13:57in the backyard of Haven House,
13:59I was watering the garden with my daughter,
14:02Yvonne Sullivan.
14:03I wore a thin, long-sleeved shirt for sun protection.
14:07The crystal bracelet on my wrist gleamed faintly beneath the sleeve.
14:10Over the years, my wrist had filled out slightly,
14:13and the bracelet had tightened, making it impossible to remove.
14:17I thought to myself that since I'd never have to face Raymond or Leora again,
14:21I didn't mind.
14:23My son, Cedric Sullivan, was being mischievous,
14:26chasing the cats and scattering them all over the place.
14:31I warned him.
14:33Cedric, we have guests coming to inspect the charity home today.
14:37Don't go out to the front yard, okay?
14:39Got it!
14:40Cedric scooped up a kitten with one hand and went outside, playing with it.
14:45Suddenly, there was a clatter of hurried footsteps outside.
14:48I sat down what I was doing and peeked toward the door.
14:52I saw my aunt, Tanya Sullivan,
14:54and the director of Haven House walking with an elderly lady whose silver hair gleamed and whose
14:59cheeks glowed rosy red.
15:00Behind them was a large group of people.
15:03It was Raymond,
15:04his mother Evelyn Merrick,
15:06and Leora.
15:07Raymond wore a dark gray suit over a black shirt,
15:10exuding a cold, almost ascetic aura.
15:13His sculpted face was perfectly elegant and noble as if born that way.
15:17Leading the group of high society ladies was none other than Raymond's grandmother,
15:21Regina Merrick.
15:23I was utterly flustered and didn't know what to do.
15:26Cedric gently sat down the kitten and shyly bowed to the group,
15:29greeting them with a childish voice.
15:32Hello everyone, I'm Cedric.
15:34Regina studied Cedric carefully, then said softly,
15:39This child looks just like Raymond did when he was young.
15:45Evelyn and Leora both gathered around.
15:47They looked at Cedric, then turned to glance at Raymond.
15:50Raymond raised an eyebrow slightly, his expression unreadable.
15:54He walked over to Cedric, crouched down, and looked him in the eye.
15:59Evelyn exclaimed,
16:01Really?
16:01Hey! Those eyebrows and that face shape are exactly Raymond the Samans when he was child!
16:07Regina sighed regretfully.
16:09Such an adorable and smart child, and yet he's an orphan?
16:12Tanya quickly explained,
16:14This child is just staying at our home temporarily with his mother.
16:17Raymond was the first to speak to Cedric.
16:19Hey kid, where's your mom?
16:21Cedric pointed toward the yard.
16:23My mom is over there.
16:25I knew I couldn't keep hiding.
16:28Raymond and Evelyn only had a brief encounter with me before, so they probably wouldn't remember someone like me.
16:34As for Leora, as long as I firmly denied everything, there was no way she could embarrass me in front
16:40of so many witnesses.
16:41I took a few steps forward and gave a slight nod to everyone gathered.
16:48Welcome to Haven House.
16:50All eyes turned to me.
16:51Raymond examined me with a complicated expression, full of hidden meaning.
16:56Leora was shocked and visibly unsettled, her mouth agape.
17:00Hearing me, a supposed mute, actually speak left her dumbfounded.
17:04Cedric called out.
17:06Mom!
17:07And through his little arms around me, the director introduced me to the Merrick family.
17:12This is Miss Sullivan, also one of our staff here at the home.
17:16Yvonne ran over too, tugging shyly on my shirt hem and hiding behind me.
17:21Regina smiled even more warmly.
17:23Are they twins?
17:26Such lovely children.
17:27She asked Yvonne's name, and Yvonne obediently answered.
17:31I politely invited.
17:33Would you all like to come inside for some tea?
17:35Regina eagerly agreed.
17:37Yes, that would be lovely.
17:39Please excuse us.
17:40I led them indoors.
17:42The whole group crowded into the already small yard.
17:45I brewed the tea while Cedric and Yvonne handed out cups to the guests.
17:49Regina gently patted the kids on the head.
17:55Yvonne and Cedric, you're such good kids.
17:58Leora sneered sarcastically.
18:00I wonder what Miss Sullivan's full name is.
18:03That surname is quite rare.
18:07My father once got tangled up with a vixen, who was also surnamed Sullivan.
18:12I stayed calm, deflecting her jab.
18:15Yes, quite a coincidence.
18:17Leora tried to probe further, but Evelyn shot her a glare, and she quietly stepped back.
18:23Regina warmly said,
18:24Mrs. Sullivan, if you have any difficulties, just let me know.
18:29My grandson has set up a charitable fund.
18:32You can talk to the director about applying.
18:35The process is simple, and you can get financial aid.
18:40I lowered my gaze politely.
18:42Thank you.
18:43The director has always been very kind to us.
18:46I'm doing some side work now, so I can manage our needs.
18:50I believe aid should go to children who need it more.
18:54Raymond, who had been silent until then, suddenly cut in.
18:58Miss Sullivan, you're raising your children alone.
19:00Doesn't their father take any responsibility?
19:02I was taken aback.
19:04Leora and Evelyn looked surprised that Raymond would ask such a question.
19:10Seeing his serious gaze, I had no choice but to answer.
19:14I broke up with the kid's father.
19:16If you've broken up, you should still bear your legal responsibilities.
19:21Mrs. Sullivan, do you need legal assistance?
19:24Raymond said matter of factly.
19:26I pursed my lips awkwardly, not responding.
19:29Regina laughed lightly to ease the tension.
19:33Enough, enough.
19:35Once it's over, it's over.
19:37I nodded in agreement.
19:39Regina reached out to grab my wrist, but accidentally touched the bracelet on my left hand.
19:44Curious, she looked down and pulled up my sleeve,
19:47revealing the crystal bracelet to everyone's eyes.
19:49I shivered with a chill running down my spine.
19:52Evelyn peeked at it and exclaimed in surprise,
19:55That bracelet! Why does it look so much like the family heirloom we have?
20:00Leora asked.
20:01That one?
20:02Evelyn ignored her and focused on studying the crystal bracelet on my wrist with Regina.
20:06My legs trembled.
20:07I wanted to pull my hand back,
20:09but feared that reacting to strongly would only raise more suspicion.
20:13Regina narrowed her eyes, saying,
20:15It does look similar.
20:19Evelyn cut straight to the point.
20:21Mrs. Sullivan, where did you get that bracelet?
20:24I forced myself to stay calm.
20:27My mom gave it to me.
20:29It's just a low-quality piece.
20:31Evelyn shot me a skeptical glance before turning to ask Raymond.
20:35Raymond, do you remember the bracelet I gave you before?
20:39I said I would give it to your future wife.
20:41Raymond answered calmly,
20:43It's in the safe.
20:44I knew he was lying.
20:45I didn't dare look at him,
20:47but I could feel his gaze burning hotter and hotter on me.
20:50Evelyn pressed on.
20:52Mrs. Sullivan,
20:53That bracelet looks like a high-quality piece.
20:58How much did you pay for it?
20:59I was vague.
21:00My mom bought it online.
21:02I don't know.
21:03Tanya noticed my discomfort and quickly came to my defense.
21:07I doubt it's that valuable.
21:09It can't compare to your family heirloom.
21:12At that moment,
21:13the director and Regina started discussing the charity home's affairs,
21:17and the topic shifted away from the bracelet.
21:20Regina doted on the two children,
21:22holding them close as she spoke to them.
21:27Leora couldn't help but remember,
21:29Regina, it's getting late.
21:31Maybe we should go eat?
21:32As soon as she spoke,
21:34Evelyn immediately scolded.
21:35Why are you in such a hurry?
21:37Regina wants to stay longer.
21:40You just wait.
21:42Leora swallowed her frustration.
21:44I'm just worried she might be hungry.
21:46I observed quietly Evelyn publicly reprimanding Leora without holding back,
21:51showing their relationship was far from warm.
21:53With Leora's reminder,
21:55Regina reluctantly agreed it was time to leave.
21:58She advised me to take care and said she'd visit again.
22:01Before leaving,
22:03Regina hugged Cedric and Yvonne with reluctance and sighed.
22:06When will I get to hold a great-grandchild of mine?
22:10Evelyn rolled her eyes at Leora,
22:13who looked embarrassed and pursed her lips in resentment.
22:16I took it all in quietly and calmly saw them out.
22:19Maybe I was imagining things,
22:21but I felt like Raymond deliberately glanced our way a few times before they left.
22:26Once they were gone,
22:27I rushed back inside to pack.
22:30Cedric looked puzzled.
22:33Mom, where are we going?
22:34The kids were confused.
22:38I explained.
22:40Cedric, Yvonne,
22:41Mom and Grandma are taking you on a trip, okay?
22:46Whether Leora saw through my act or not,
22:49with her nature,
22:50she wouldn't let this go easily.
22:52She and Raymond hadn't had kids yet,
22:54so my two kids would either be taken away by her,
22:57or worse, destroyed.
22:59I would never allow anyone to harm a single hair on my children's heads.
23:03Though I was reluctant to leave the home we'd lived in for four years,
23:06I couldn't risk gambling on Leora's mercy.
23:09I hurriedly fed the kids and continued packing.
23:11When my mother returned and learned what was happening,
23:15she was also completely shaken.
23:17Let's get out of here.
23:19The farther we go, the better.
23:21She urged anxiously.
23:22I planned carefully.
23:24Tanya and the director are still with them.
23:27It's not a good time to call or text.
23:29I'll leave a note for Tanya explaining we have an emergency
23:32and need to take the kids away for a while.
23:34We don't know when we'll be back.
23:36I handed the note to the gatekeeper,
23:37and with my family,
23:39we left Haven House before dark.
23:41We checked into a modest little inn.
23:46My mother and the kids quickly fell asleep.
23:48I stared out at the hazy light filtering through the window.
23:52Even though we had left Haven House,
23:53I couldn't relax.
23:55Our departure only confirmed Leora's suspicions.
23:58I didn't know what terrible,
24:00crazy things she might do next.
24:02Gradually, sleepiness crept over me.
24:04I yawned repeatedly and forced my eyes shut.
24:07The inn's thin walls let in the sound of footsteps
24:10creaking outside the door.
24:11I heard a man's voice.
24:13Low and urgent.
24:14Hurry up.
24:15Don't let them notice.
24:16I snapped wide awake.
24:18Holding my breath,
24:19I tiptoed to the door.
24:21Through the peephole,
24:22I saw several masked men pouring gasoline at the doorstep
24:25and then flicking a lighter.
24:27Could Leora have sent them?
24:28The masked men fled immediately after setting the fire.
24:32I rushed to my mother's side and shook her awake.
24:35Mom!
24:36Wake up!
24:37There's a fire!
24:41My mother was startled awake
24:42while the kids still looked half asleep.
24:45My mother and I each grabbed a child
24:47and we burst out through the door.
24:49Just after we escaped,
24:50the fire quickly spiraled out of control.
24:53We ran while shouting.
24:55Fire!
24:56Run!
24:57Everyone!
24:57The guests scrambled in panic to escape
25:00and nearby people gathered,
25:02watching the chaos.
25:03We stood outside the inn,
25:05holding the kids.
25:06I stared as thick smoke billowed from the windows.
25:09The smoke blackened the children's little faces
25:12and they coughed occasionally.
25:14My mother looked deeply troubled.
25:16The fire truck arrived shortly
25:18and quickly put out the blaze.
25:20Fortunately, it was caught early
25:22and no one was hurt,
25:23though all our luggage got soaked.
25:25The inn surveillance cameras
25:27were too outdated to catch the arsonists.
25:29The firefighters questioned me about the cause
25:32and I provided them with a detailed account
25:34of everything I saw.
25:35One asked,
25:37Was this aimed at you?
25:38Did you offend anyone?
25:40I knew exactly who was behind it,
25:42but Leora had the backing
25:43of both the Corbin family
25:45and the Merrick family.
25:46How could I ever fight her?
25:50Even if the arsonists were caught,
25:52Leora would wash her hands of it
25:54just like how her mother
25:55once hired people to hit my mom.
25:57Feeling frustrated,
25:58I told the firefighter,
26:00No.
26:00I don't know who did it.
26:02He asked a few more questions
26:04and said they'd investigate
26:05nearby cameras thoroughly
26:06and catch the suspects
26:07as soon as possible.
26:08I forced myself to stay strong
26:10and led my family away from the scene.
26:13I was afraid of dragging others into trouble,
26:16so I didn't dare stay at another hotel.
26:18My mother asked,
26:19What do we do now?
26:21After thinking it over,
26:22I said,
26:23Let's spend the night at the train station.
26:25There's security and cameras there.
26:27Tomorrow morning,
26:28we'll leave by train.
26:29I opened a ride-hailing app,
26:31but it was already past 1 a.m.
26:33and no drivers accepted my request
26:35for a long time.
26:36The kids kept yawning,
26:37so I decided to walk with them
26:39toward a nearby park.
26:41Suddenly,
26:42a van crept up slowly behind us.
26:44The door flew open,
26:46and three masked men jumped out.
26:48They charged us with murderous intent.
26:52I was terrified and shouted,
26:56Run!
26:58My mother grabbed the kids,
27:00sprinting as Cedric and Yvonne shouted,
27:02Mom!
27:03behind her.
27:07I stood my ground,
27:09hurling a luggage bag at the attackers.
27:11One burly man circled around
27:13and grabbed my arm tightly.
27:14I gritted my teeth and kicked him hard.
27:17By then,
27:17the other two had caught up
27:19with my mother and the kids.
27:20I screamed.
27:22Help!
27:22Before I could finish,
27:24someone clamped a hand over my mouth.
27:26The same hand grabbed me roughly,
27:28dragging me toward the van.
27:29I kicked and fought desperately.
27:31I saw my mother and children
27:33also being grabbed.
27:34Panic flooded my eyes
27:36as a sudden burst of movement appeared.
27:38A group of men in black suits
27:39came rushing toward us.
27:43They moved swiftly and efficiently,
27:45knocking down and subduing
27:47the masked men with punches and kicks.
27:49Breaking free,
27:50I stumbled to my mother and the kids.
27:53Mom!
27:54Are you okay?
27:55She shook her head,
27:56crying.
27:56I'm fine.
27:57What about you?
27:59I bit back the pain in my arm
28:00and shook my head.
28:01I'm okay.
28:03The kids were crying hysterically.
28:05I felt both guilty and frustrated
28:07but held back tears
28:08as I hugged them close.
28:09Footsteps echoed behind me.
28:11I immediately turned,
28:13alert.
28:16A pair of brown crocodile skin shoes
28:18appeared first,
28:19followed by long legs
28:21clad in charcoal gray suit pants.
28:23My heart pounded wildly.
28:24I held my breath
28:26and lifted my gaze
28:26to meet an extraordinarily
28:27handsome face.
28:29Raymond looked down at me,
28:30the shadow cast by his brow
28:32sharpening the cold light
28:33in his eyes.
28:34He leaned slightly
28:35and extended his hand
28:36to help me up.
28:38The moment he touched me,
28:39my whole body trembled
28:40uncontrollably.
28:42Right then,
28:43I didn't want to question
28:44why Raymond was here,
28:45I just wanted to get away
28:46as fast as possible.
28:47I stepped back
28:48and lowered my head.
28:50Thank you for saving us.
28:51Raymond raised an eyebrow.
28:54Is that all?
28:56Just to thank you?
28:58There's a chance later.
28:59I'll repain you.
29:01I need to take my family
29:02to report this to the police.
29:03I have to go.
29:05Raymond suddenly stepped closer,
29:06his gaze deep and piercing,
29:08a half smile playing on his lips.
29:11Don't you recognize me anymore?
29:13I feigned ignorance.
29:14How could I not?
29:16Mr. Merrick,
29:17we met earlier today
29:18at the charity home.
29:19Raymond cut me off.
29:21Joanne,
29:22stop pretending.
29:26He actually knew my real name.
29:28I was stunned,
29:29my blood running cold all over.
29:31An hour later,
29:33Raymond brought us to a hotel.
29:35My mother and the kids
29:36were settled into a room to rest.
29:38I was forced into
29:40Raymond's presidential suite.
29:41He sat in the boss chair,
29:43his jacket off,
29:44two buttons undone at the collar,
29:46broad shoulders filling
29:47the well-tailored shirt.
29:48His waist cinched tight.
29:50I stood before him,
29:52nervously twisting my fingers.
29:54Raymond held up his phone.
29:55My grandmother really likes
29:57your children.
29:58She asked me to bring you
29:59all back to Los Angeles.
30:01I didn't expect you to run off
30:02in the middle of the night.
30:03It took me a long time
30:04to find you.
30:05So it was Regina who sent him.
30:07I muttered,
30:08Thank you, Mr. Merrick,
30:09and thank you to Mrs. Merrick
30:10for her kindness.
30:12But I don't plan to take
30:13the kids back.
30:14I didn't want any connection
30:16with Leora or Raymond,
30:17even the slightest.
30:19Raymond ignored my words
30:20and went on.
30:22Those guys earlier
30:23were local thugs.
30:24Don't worry.
30:28I'll find out
30:29who's behind this soon.
30:30Who else could be
30:31behind this but Leora?
30:33Raymond wouldn't cause
30:34trouble for his own wife
30:35just because his grandmother
30:36liked my kids, right?
30:38I couldn't afford to offend Leora,
30:40and Raymond wouldn't let us go.
30:41Even if we left,
30:43the rest of our lives
30:44would be lived in constant fear.
30:46My mind tangled with worries.
30:48Raymond put down his phone
30:49and came beside me.
30:51Sit down.
30:52Let's talk.
30:53Thank you, Mr. Merrick.
30:54I sat cautiously on the sofa,
30:56turning sideways.
30:58Raymond smiled ambiguously
31:00and teased.
31:01The first time I saw you,
31:03you were fierce and fiery.
31:05Why do you look like
31:06such a pushover now?
31:07First time,
31:08fierce and fiery.
31:10Suddenly,
31:11it clicked.
31:12Memories flooded back.
31:13When I was 14,
31:14my school organized
31:16a viewing of a tennis match.
31:18Raymond was a seated player,
31:20a senior in high school,
31:21the aloof heartthrob
31:22sweeping the campus.
31:24He was confident
31:25and skillful.
31:26Every shot hit
31:27the hearts of the girls.
31:31When he won the last point,
31:33the crowd erupted
31:34in deafening cheers
31:35and applause.
31:36Leora and her girlfriends
31:37huddled,
31:38their hearts fluttering.
31:39gossiping about
31:40how handsome Raymond was,
31:42asking if he had a girlfriend.
31:44I was bored
31:45and slipped away alone.
31:46I wandered
31:47to the tennis court's garden,
31:49circled around,
31:50and squatted
31:50by some flowers,
31:52watching butterflies
31:53sipping nectar.
31:54Lost in thought,
31:55a curly-haired boy
31:56in a prestigious
31:57school uniform
31:58approached me.
31:59He sneered.
32:00You're that illegitimate
32:01daughter of the
32:01Corbin family, Joanne?
32:02His lecherous eyes
32:03and immediately calling me
32:05an illegitimate daughter
32:06made it clear
32:06he meant trouble.
32:07At school,
32:09Leora and her followers
32:10had bullied me relentlessly.
32:12I stood up at once
32:13and tried to walk away.
32:15The curly-haired boy
32:16blocked my way.
32:18I heard you're mute.
32:19Why not go to a school
32:21for the deaf and mute?
32:23But,
32:25you're pretty good looking.
32:26I recoiled from him
32:27with disgust.
32:28He stubbornly chased
32:29after me,
32:30shouting,
32:30Quiet girl,
32:31where are you running?
32:32I'm bored!
32:33Play with me!
32:34Like a hungry wolf,
32:36he grabbed me
32:36from behind,
32:37trying to slip his hand
32:38inside my clothes.
32:42In a panic,
32:44I grabbed a hairpin
32:44from my head
32:45and stabbed deep
32:46into his hand.
32:47The boy roared
32:48and shoved me away.
32:50I steadied myself
32:51by leaning on a tree.
32:53Clenching the hairpin,
32:54and I glared at him
32:56with a deathly stare.
32:58If he dared to assault me,
32:59I would fight him
33:00to the death.
33:01The boy clutched
33:03his bleeding hand,
33:04cursing.
33:05Damn, bitch!
33:06I tried to play nice,
33:07but you had to push it!
33:09He raised his other hand
33:10to hit me,
33:10but his wrist
33:11was suddenly grabbed.
33:13Turning around to curse,
33:14the boy saw who it was
33:16and instantly wilted.
33:20Raymond, it's you.
33:21His smile was replaced
33:22with a sycophantic grin.
33:24The newcomer
33:25was none other
33:26than Raymond,
33:26who had just made
33:27a grand entrance.
33:29Raymond glanced
33:30briefly at me,
33:31then looked at the boy
33:32with pure contempt.
33:34What are you doing?
33:35The boy tried
33:36to explain.
33:38This girl offended me.
33:40I just wanted
33:42to scold her.
33:42Raymond tightened
33:43his grip,
33:44and the boy howled
33:45in pain,
33:46begging for mercy.
33:49Raymond sneered.
33:50Do you think
33:51I'm blind?
33:53The boy's face
33:53went pale.
33:54No!
33:55Raymond,
33:55please let me go!
33:57Raymond narrowed
33:57his eyes,
33:58threatening.
33:59How did you get
34:00that injury?
34:01The boy honestly answered.
34:03She stabbed me.
34:05As soon as he said it,
34:06Raymond squeezed
34:07harder.
34:07With a wicked smile,
34:09Raymond said,
34:10Say that again?
34:11I could almost hear
34:12the sound of the boy's
34:13bones cracking.
34:14The boy was about
34:15to faint from the pain,
34:16crying.
34:16No!
34:17I did it to myself!
34:19Please, Raymond!
34:21Have mercy!
34:22Only then did
34:22Raymond let go.
34:24The boy ran away,
34:25face contorted in pain.
34:27I gave Raymond
34:28a slight bow
34:29and turned to leave.
34:30His voice came
34:31from behind.
34:32I saved you,
34:33and you can't even
34:34say thank you?
34:35I was helpless,
34:36so I picked up a stick
34:37to write thank you
34:38on the ground.
34:39Raymond raised
34:40an eyebrow.
34:41Can't you speak?
34:43I ignored him,
34:44threw down the stick,
34:45and decisively
34:46walked away.
34:49Back to the present.
34:51It had been ten years
34:52since I first met Raymond.
34:54Later,
34:55we met again
34:55at his wedding
34:56with Leora.
34:57I thought Raymond
34:58wouldn't recognize me.
35:00Unexpectedly,
35:01he saw right through
35:02me at a glance.
35:03Raymond sat on the sofa,
35:05legs crossed,
35:06teasing.
35:07So,
35:07you can talk now?
35:09I answered calmly
35:10without blushing
35:10or gasping.
35:12It's healed.
35:13Raymond didn't pry
35:14further and just said,
35:15Oh.
35:15Then he asked,
35:16Since you can speak now,
35:19is there anything
35:19you want to tell me?
35:20My heart tightened.
35:22It felt like there
35:23was more to his words.
35:24I had so much
35:25to tell him,
35:26but I had to consider
35:27the consequences.
35:29With the kind of
35:30relationship we had,
35:31would he even believe me?
35:33After thinking for a moment,
35:35I shook my head
35:36and lied.
35:37Nothing.
35:37Raymond's eyes darkened
35:39as he glanced
35:39at me coldly.
35:42Go rest in your room
35:43first.
35:43I wanted to ask
35:44how he planned
35:45to handle us,
35:46but seeing his expression,
35:47I swallowed my words.
35:52The next day,
35:53our whole family
35:55got into a
35:55seven-seater SUV
35:56and left Chicago.
35:58Raymond didn't come.
36:00He just told
36:01his assistant
36:01to escort us.
36:02As expected,
36:04the car took
36:05the highway
36:05back to Los Angeles.
36:06I thought I'd never
36:08set foot in here
36:09again this lifetime,
36:10but fate had
36:11other plans.
36:12Back in Los Angeles,
36:14Raymond placed us
36:15in his manor villa.
36:16I'd heard before
36:17that Raymond
36:18had reserved
36:19the best spot
36:19in the company's
36:20new development
36:21for himself,
36:22a private courtyard
36:23called Lagoon Pavilion.
36:25It was his
36:26personal sanctuary,
36:27so private
36:28that even his family
36:29wasn't allowed in
36:30without permission.
36:31Cedric and Yvonne
36:32ran around happily
36:33in the yard,
36:34but I couldn't relax.
36:35My mother quietly asked,
36:38What's going on
36:39between you
36:39and Mr. Merrick?
36:41Does he know?
36:44I'm not sure.
36:46I don't dare
36:48tell him directly.
36:49My mother sighed,
36:50Don't make the same
36:51mistake I did,
36:52being clueless
36:53until the wife
36:54showed up at my door.
36:55And everything
36:56hit me all at once.
36:58My mind was
36:59full of thoughts.
37:02A few days later,
37:04when I learned
37:05Raymond was back,
37:06I gathered my courage
37:07to find him
37:08in the study.
37:09Mr. Merrick,
37:10thank you for your care,
37:12but the kids
37:12are too meschievous.
37:14I'm afraid
37:14they'll trouble you.
37:16Could we maybe
37:17move somewhere else?
37:18If outsiders
37:19found out
37:19Raymond was letting
37:20a woman with two kids
37:21stay in his villa,
37:23how many rumors
37:23would that stir up?
37:25I didn't care
37:26what people said,
37:27but Raymond
37:28couldn't afford that.
37:30Besides,
37:31if Leora found out,
37:32she'd definitely
37:33try to kill us.
37:35Raymond was focused
37:36on his computer
37:37and said lightly,
37:38Where do you
37:39want to go?
37:39This place
37:40has perfect security
37:41no unwanted
37:42visitors get in.
37:44I clenched my fists
37:45and said,
37:46Mr. Merrick,
37:47I can't just live
37:48off you for free.
37:49Maybe you can
37:49give me some work?
37:50I'm fine with
37:51hard or dirty jobs.
37:52He glanced
37:52at me sideways.
37:54Do I need someone
37:55to do manual labor here?
37:58But we...
37:59Raymond cut me off.
38:01Joanne,
38:03I always thought
38:04you were straightforward.
38:06Said what you meant.
38:09Don't beat around the bush.
38:11How I wished
38:11I could be straightforward.
38:13But now I had a weakness.
38:16I had to protect my kids.
38:18If it were only my life,
38:20I wouldn't mind.
38:22I risked it.
38:24Mr. Merrick,
38:25I just don't want
38:25to ruin your reputation!
38:27If you're only taking care
38:29of us because of
38:29Mrs. Merrick's orders,
38:30could you place us
38:32somewhere far from
38:33Los Angeles?
38:35Even if it's remote,
38:36that's fine.
38:37Raymond's tone darkened.
38:39If it's no problem for you,
38:41what about the two kids?
38:43Should they suffer?
38:44Suffering is better
38:45than losing their lives!
38:46Raymond closed his laptop
38:48and stood up.
38:49His shadow loomed over me.
38:51I stubbornly looked up
38:52to meet his gaze.
38:54At that moment,
38:55his eyes were
38:56unreadable anger
38:57mixed with restraint
38:58and even a trace of pity.
39:00After a few moments,
39:02he sighed and asked,
39:04You don't trust me?
39:05Think I can't even
39:06keep you all alive?
39:09I didn't want
39:10to be presumptuous,
39:11but I answered firmly.
39:13Mr. Merrick,
39:14you're not family.
39:15I can't accept your care.
39:17Raymond opened his mouth
39:18to say something
39:19but swallowed it back.
39:21He neither agreed
39:22nor denied it.
39:23Just wait and see.
39:24I didn't know
39:25what he meant
39:26by wait and see.
39:27The next day,
39:28someone delivered
39:29a batch of luxury
39:30brand clothes.
39:31There were kids' clothes
39:33and women's clothes,
39:34complete with shoes,
39:36hats,
39:37bags,
39:38and accessories.
39:39The housekeeper
39:40had us change
39:41into the new clothes,
39:42and Raymond said
39:43he'd take us out shortly.
39:45I asked the housekeeper
39:47where we were going,
39:48but he said
39:49he didn't know either.
39:50After we were dressed,
39:52the four of us
39:52got into the SUV
39:53and followed Raymond out.
39:55We drove for over
39:57half an hour
39:57before finally arriving
39:58at our destination.
40:00Regina's Villa.
40:01I felt uneasy
40:02as my mother
40:03and the kids
40:04paid their respects
40:05to Regina.
40:06Regina greeted us warmly.
40:07We're family.
40:09No need for formalities.
40:10I was quietly surprised.
40:12Family.
40:13Why would she say that?
40:17Regina had servants
40:18set out tea,
40:20fruit,
40:20and snacks
40:21and welcomed us cheerfully.
40:23During the visit,
40:24she held the two children
40:26and played with them,
40:27even giving them
40:28a pair of gold pendants
40:29as gifts.
40:30My mother and I
40:31sat on pins and needles,
40:33answering her questions
40:34cautiously.
40:36Raymond suddenly said,
40:37Grandma,
40:38since you like Yvonne
40:39and Cedric,
40:40why not let them stay
40:41and keep you company?
40:42What did he mean by that?
40:43I looked at him
40:44in shock.
40:46Regina leaned.
40:47Of course,
40:48that would be lovely.
40:50Though,
40:51I wonder if Miss Sullivan
40:53would be willing
40:53to part with them.
40:55I...
40:56I was about to politely
40:57refuse when Raymond
40:58interrupted.
41:00Grandma,
41:00you're still short
41:01of personal assistant,
41:02right?
41:03Miss Sullivan
41:03used to be a nurse.
41:05Why not let her stay
41:06as well?
41:06It'll be convenient
41:07for taking care
41:08of the kids.
41:08Regina nodded.
41:10That sounds good.
41:12Mrs. Sullivan,
41:13are you willing?
41:14Raymond added.
41:15$50,000 a month,
41:16room and Beth included,
41:17plus full insurance.
41:19How does that sound?
41:23I was tempted.
41:24I could earn money
41:25and still take care
41:26of the kids.
41:27Not to mention,
41:28my mother was happy.
41:30And Regina was approachable.
41:32She already had plenty
41:33of people to care for her.
41:35This personal assistant role
41:36was probably just a formality.
41:38My mother and I
41:39exchanged glances.
41:40I didn't want to miss
41:42this chance,
41:43so I signaled to her
41:44with my eyes,
41:45it's okay.
41:46And she agreed immediately.
41:49Thank you.
41:51I'd like to give it a try.
41:53So,
41:53my mother and the kids
41:54were settled
41:55at Regina's house.
41:56Only when I returned
41:57to Lagoon Pavilion
41:58did it feel like
41:59waking from a dream.
42:01Raymond had taken us out
42:03and solved the problem
42:04that had been weighing
42:05on my heart.
42:06But that phrase
42:07from Regina,
42:08we're family,
42:10couldn't help
42:11but make me suspicious.
42:13Could it be that
42:14Raymond knew something?
42:16Uneasy,
42:17my feelings
42:18unsettled,
42:19Raymond added fuel
42:20to the fire.
42:21He bluntly asked me,
42:23Is there something
42:24you want to tell me?
42:25Those two kids
42:26are your own flesh and blood?
42:28Do you know that?
42:29That sentence
42:30twisted around my tongue
42:32several times,
42:33but I couldn't bring myself
42:34to say it.
42:37If I broke through
42:39that fragile barrier,
42:40how would I face
42:41things afterward?
42:43Did I want to ask him
42:45for recognition?
42:46The official wife of Raymond
42:48was Lee or I
42:49didn't have the standing
42:50to compete.
42:51And I could never be
42:52Raymond's mistress.
42:53Nor would I let my kids
42:55become illegitimate children
42:56despised like I was.
42:58If Raymond knew
42:59the children were his,
43:00he would naturally
43:02protect them.
43:03As for me and him,
43:04there was no need
43:05for further entanglement.
43:06In the end,
43:08my thousands of words
43:09boiled down to
43:10two simple ones.
43:12Thank you.
43:12I said it like that.
43:14Raymond frowned slightly,
43:16muttering in dissatisfaction.
43:18That's it?
43:19I added,
43:21Mr. Merrick,
43:21I will never forget
43:23the great kindness
43:23you've shown us.
43:25Raymond seemed
43:26a little disappointed
43:27but quickly switched
43:28to a carefree tone.
43:30If that's the case,
43:31you can stay here
43:32without worry, right?
43:34I sincerely said,
43:35Mr. Merrick,
43:36I graduated
43:37from culinary school.
43:39If you don't mind,
43:40I could be the cook.
43:44Raymond's mouth twitched.
43:45There was a hint
43:46of helplessness
43:47mixed with displeasure.
43:49Keep pretending
43:49you don't get it.
43:50You know that's
43:51not what I meant.
43:52Raymond turned and left.
43:54I spent some peaceful days
43:56at Lagoon Pavilion.
43:58Every weekend,
43:59Raymond would take me
44:00to see my mother
44:01and the kids
44:02or bring them out to play.
44:03My mother's complexion
44:05grew rosy
44:05and her smile
44:07came more easily.
44:08She looked like
44:08she had finally found
44:09some sweetness
44:10after hardship.
44:11Worried I'd get bored,
44:13Raymond had his childhood friend
44:15Sophia come keep me company.
44:17Leora had treated Sophia
44:18as a rival,
44:19but no one knew Sophia
44:21already had a long-time
44:22foreign boyfriend.
44:23Sophia and I went shopping,
44:26did beauty treatments,
44:27and visited exhibitions together.
44:29I felt doing nothing all day
44:31wasn't good,
44:32so I asked Raymond
44:33to enroll me
44:34in a pastry training course.
44:36Back at Haven House,
44:38I often took orders online
44:39and made pastries myself.
44:41Raymond agreed,
44:43and Sophia was interested,
44:45so she joined me.
44:46After we got close,
44:48Sophia told me,
44:50Don't feel burdened
44:51being with Raymond.
44:52He and Larela
44:53never officially
44:54registered their marriage.
44:55Not long ago,
44:57Raymond gave her
44:58the final ultimatum.
44:59He told her
45:00to get lost.
45:03I was puzzled.
45:05Why?
45:06Did she do something wrong?
45:07Sophia sneered.
45:09She has done
45:09many despicable things.
45:12Sir Corbin helped
45:13the Merrick family
45:14many years ago,
45:15and the Corbin family
45:16wanted to repay the favor
45:18by forcing Raymond
45:19to marry Liorla.
45:20Raymond seemed
45:21quite satisfied
45:22when he saw her.
45:23But Evelyn had
45:24someone investigated Liorla,
45:26and found out
45:27that she got pregnant
45:28at a young age
45:29by a thug,
45:30and even had an abortion.
45:32As someone
45:33who was in the know,
45:35I was not surprised.
45:36Sophia continued.
45:38Raymond initially
45:39defended her,
45:40saying that it might be
45:41people jealous of her
45:42spreading rumors.
45:43However,
45:44Liorla secretly
45:45contacted a surrogacy agency
45:47to have a child for her,
45:48which Raymond found out about
45:49and ignored her
45:50for a long time.
45:51I couldn't help
45:52but ask,
45:53Did these things
45:54happen recently?
45:55Sophia said.
45:56It was two years ago.
45:58Raymond wanted
45:59to save face
46:00for the Corbin family,
46:01so he didn't
46:02make a big scene.
46:03Plus, Raymond
46:04always had a soft spot
46:05for Liora,
46:06hoping she would
46:07turn over a new leaf.
46:09Recently,
46:10Raymond suddenly
46:11saw the light
46:12and finally
46:13kicked her out.
46:16Sophia went on
46:17to say many more things,
46:19but I was not
46:19paying attention.
46:21Liora was just
46:22being kicked out.
46:23She was just
46:24too cheap.
46:25She repeatedly
46:26put me in a
46:26life-threatening situation.
46:28It's not that I didn't
46:29want to seek revenge,
46:31I just haven't found
46:32the right opportunity.
46:33The only ones I worried
46:35about were my mother
46:36and children.
46:37I didn't want to carry
46:38hatred in my heart
46:39all the time.
46:40However,
46:41people without harming
46:42tigers have malicious
46:43intentions towards humans.
46:45what was supposed
46:46to come still
46:47didn't escape.
46:49That day,
46:50I arrived at the
46:52cooking class as usual.
46:54Sophia didn't come today,
46:55so I put on my apron,
46:57mask,
46:58and chef's hat
46:59and was about
47:00to start working.
47:01Several burly men
47:02suddenly burst in
47:03from outside the door
47:04and the female teacher
47:06was about to ask.
47:09Excuse me,
47:10is there something wrong?
47:11One of the burly men
47:12with a beard
47:13shouted rudely.
47:15Who is that Corbin?
47:18The students looked
47:19at each other
47:20and I thought to myself,
47:22is this directed at me?
47:23The teacher blocked
47:24the way and said,
47:25What's the matter with you?
47:26This is a classroom.
47:28Unauthorized personal
47:29cannot enter in Sanley.
47:31Jaden pushed the teacher
47:32and cursed him.
47:33Get out of here!
47:35Spit flying from his mouth.
47:37The students were all
47:38wearing masks
47:39and Jaden ordered.
47:41Take off your masks!
47:47I immediately realized
47:48that it must have been
47:49Leora who came
47:50to bother me.
47:51I crouched behind
47:52the kitchen counter,
47:54quietly took out my phone
47:55to dial the emergency number,
47:57and also slipped
47:58a pair of scissors
47:59into the pocket
48:00of my apron.
48:01Most people obediently
48:03took off their masks.
48:04I seized the opportunity
48:05and rushed towards
48:06the window on the side.
48:08The group of villains
48:08belatedly shouted,
48:10It's her!
48:11Grab her!
48:12Grab her!
48:13The classroom was located
48:14on the third floor,
48:16and there was a tree
48:17right outside.
48:18I have no shortage
48:19of experience
48:20in escaping
48:20by climbing walls.
48:22I climbed out
48:23of the window,
48:24grabbed onto the branches
48:25for support,
48:26and then landed
48:27on the ground.
48:28The bandits also
48:30jumped down
48:30one by one.
48:32I ran frantically
48:33while shouting,
48:34Help!
48:35Help!
48:36Jaden and the others
48:37chased relentlessly,
48:39attracting the attention
48:40of passersby.
48:41I ran to the corner
48:42of the intersection
48:43and suddenly
48:44two people sprang out.
48:45I couldn't stop my steps,
48:47got knocked down,
48:49and they quickly
48:50picked me up
48:50and shoved me
48:51into the van
48:51next to me.
48:53The car door
48:54slammed shut,
48:55and I gradually
48:56climbed to my feet,
48:57my gaze meeting
48:58Leora's shadowed eyes.
49:00She sat across from me
49:01with her legs crossed,
49:03looking at me
49:04with a cold smile.
49:05The car started,
49:06and my phone
49:07in my pocket
49:08was still connected.
49:09The dice had already
49:10fallen into her hands,
49:12so I simply
49:13gave up struggling.
49:14I sat up straight
49:16and deliberately asked
49:17in a loud voice,
49:18Leora,
49:19why did you kidnap me?
49:21Leora exploded
49:23in anger.
49:24Bitch!
49:25How dare you
49:26ask me why?
49:28You dare
49:29to steal my man?
49:31You're sick of living!
49:32I sneered.
49:33It was you
49:34who forced me
49:35in the first place.
49:36You created
49:37your own troubles.
49:39Why involve others?
49:41Leora was so angry
49:42that her eyes
49:43were about to burst.
49:45Shut!
49:46You and your mother
49:47are both our gobs
49:48raised by the Corbin family!
49:50I want you to live!
49:51You live!
49:52I want you to die!
49:54You die!
49:55I shook my head
49:56and said,
49:57Leora,
49:58this is a society
49:59ruled by law now.
50:02Your actions
50:03have already
50:03seriously violated
50:04the law.
50:06I advise you
50:07to turn back
50:07while you still can.
50:10Go to hell!
50:12Leora slapped me
50:13in the face.
50:16As long as she
50:17made the first move,
50:19I could act
50:19in self-defense.
50:21I quickly took out
50:22the scissors
50:22from my pocket
50:23and stabbed fiercely
50:24into Leora's arm.
50:25She let out
50:27a pig-like scream.
50:28We fought together
50:29and at that moment,
50:31it was about
50:32who could be
50:32more daring.
50:33I exploded
50:34with hatred
50:35towards Leora,
50:36unleashing a brute force
50:38and continuing
50:38to stab her fiercely.
50:40She cursed in pain.
50:41Bastard!
50:41Go die!
50:42Just die for me!
50:44I retorted.
50:45Damn you!
50:46The other people
50:46on the car
50:47hurriedly pulled us apart
50:48while the men
50:49grabbed my hand
50:50and took away
50:51the scissors.
50:52Leora was covered
50:53in blood.
50:54She screamed madly.
50:56Kill her for me!
50:58Kill her!
50:59Just believe me!
51:00Struggling,
51:01my phone fell out.
51:03Jaden picked it up
51:04and was shocked.
51:05Damn!
51:06She called the police!
51:07Leora was speechless
51:09as if she had been hit
51:10by a petrifying spell.
51:12I gave a cold smile.
51:14The police will soon
51:15locate us
51:16based on the positioning.
51:19How many years
51:20do you think
51:20we will be sentenced to?
51:22Jaden was so scared
51:23that he threw his phone
51:25out of the window
51:25and the criminals
51:26were also at a loss.
51:28Leora stubbornly said,
51:29What am I afraid
51:30of her for?
51:31Kill her
51:32and then we'll talk!
51:33I could see
51:34that her followers
51:34were a motley crew,
51:36only interested in money,
51:38not loyal at all.
51:39I quickly came up
51:40with a plan
51:41and provoked Jaden,
51:42saying,
51:43The police heard
51:44all of my conversation
51:45with Atly Rhea
51:46just now.
51:46She is the mastermind
51:47and will get
51:48the heaviest sentence.
51:49If you release me now,
51:50I will plead for leniency
51:51on your behalf.
51:52At most,
51:52it will be a light sentence.
51:54If you really harm me,
51:55it will be a minimum
51:56of ten years.
51:56You won't have a chance
51:57to spend the money
51:58you earned.
51:58After I finished
51:59my persuasive speech,
52:01Jaden and the others
52:02clearly showed
52:03a look of hesitation.
52:05Leora roared angrily.
52:06Shut up!
52:07You despicable person!
52:08You don't know anything!
52:10You illiterate it in law!
52:12Are you trying
52:13to drag everyone
52:14down with you?
52:14I shouted back
52:15at her louder.
52:16If you do this,
52:17the Merrick family
52:19will not let you
52:19off the hook!
52:20Jaden interrupted.
52:22What about
52:23the Merrick family?
52:24I had to use
52:25Raymond's name
52:25to intimidate him.
52:27It's the Merrick group.
52:29This woman deceived
52:30the CEO
52:31of the Merrick family,
52:32Raymond.
52:33Raymond was so angry
52:34that he kicked her out
52:35and she deliberately
52:36sought revenge on me.
52:38I gave birth
52:39to two children
52:40for Raymond.
52:40If you dare to harm me,
52:42be prepared to spend
52:43the rest of your life
52:44in prison.
52:45Jaden asked Leora.
52:48Is what she said true?
52:50Leora stammered
52:51nervously.
52:51You all don't
52:51listen to her nonsense!
52:54The driver
52:55who was driving
52:56interrupted.
52:57Boss!
52:57Let this woman go!
52:59We can't afford
53:00to offend
53:01the Merrick family!
53:01The rest of the gangsters
53:03also chimed in
53:04with their own opinions.
53:05This person
53:06was acting
53:06like a madman.
53:08She might have
53:09a mental illness
53:09and not be afraid
53:10of going to jail.
53:12I thought she was
53:13just trying to scare me,
53:14but she really
53:15wanted to kill me.
53:16Leora exclaimed
53:17hysterically.
53:18You took my money!
53:20How dare you
53:21betray me!
53:22I pursued aggressively,
53:24saying,
53:24How much did she
53:25give you?
53:26I'll offer double.
53:27Just let me go.
53:29Jaden was annoyed
53:30and decisively said,
53:31Get rid of both of them!
53:33Let them kill each other!
53:34The driver
53:35pulled the car over.
53:36The thugs
53:37opened the door
53:38and kicked Leora
53:39and me out of the car.
53:40As soon as I got
53:41off the car,
53:42I headed straight
53:43for the crowded area,
53:44with Leora frantically
53:46chasing after me
53:47from behind.
53:48In the end,
53:49she collapsed
53:50and could not get up
53:51due to excessive
53:52bleeding and
53:53physical exhaustion.
53:54Passersby helped
53:55make an emergency call.
53:57One hour later,
53:59Raymond and the police
54:00both arrived
54:00at the hospital.
54:02Raymond nervously
54:03held onto my shoulder.
54:05How were you injured?
54:06There were bruises
54:07of all sizes
54:08on my body,
54:09but compared to Leora,
54:10they were nothing.
54:12I shook my head
54:13and said,
54:14I have nothing to do.
54:16The police came over
54:17to take a statement,
54:18and I recounted
54:19the whole incident
54:20in detail.
54:21Raymond said grimly,
54:23I want Leora
54:25to spend the rest
54:26of her life in prison.
54:27I asked anxiously,
54:29Aren't you afraid
54:30of being pursued
54:30by the Corbin family?
54:34Raymond held my hand.
54:36The Corbin family
54:37had a bunch of bad debts.
54:38Previously,
54:39I smoothed things over
54:40for them
54:41because of Lyra's face.
54:42Now,
54:43I have to settle accounts
54:44with them all at once.
54:46I remembered Sophia
54:47saying that Raymond
54:48always had a filter
54:49on Leora,
54:50so I couldn't help
54:51but ask curiously,
54:53Why do you always
54:53defend Leora?
54:55Do you actually
54:56have feelings for her?
54:58I couldn't help
54:59feeling a little sour
55:00in the end.
55:01Raymond was stunned
55:02for a moment,
55:03then immediately protested,
55:05I have never liked her.
55:07I have always liked you.
55:09I looked at him
55:10suspiciously.
55:11How is that possible?
55:13You didn't even know
55:14who I was before.
55:15Raymond told me the story
55:16in a slow and detailed manner.
55:19Originally,
55:20when I first met him
55:21over a decade ago,
55:22he fell in love
55:23with me at first sight.
55:25According to him,
55:26he felt like I had
55:27the appearance of a rabbit,
55:29but inside lived a wolf.
55:31The contrast was too strong,
55:33making it unforgettable for him.
55:35But as time passed,
55:37my image in his memory
55:38also gradually became blurred.
55:40It wasn't until
55:41the Corbin family
55:42was about to marry
55:43the Merrick family
55:44that Raymond saw Leora,
55:46who bore a resemblance to me,
55:48and immediately agreed
55:49to the marriage.
55:50When the two of them
55:52were getting married,
55:53I quietly hid
55:54among the bridesmaids,
55:55and he didn't notice me either.
55:59He regretted.
56:02On the night of our wedding,
56:04I always felt
56:05something was off,
56:06but Leoria drugged me
56:07and I couldn't figure it out.
56:09When I came back
56:10from my business trip
56:11and asked her
56:12about the bracelet
56:13I gave her,
56:14she was evasive.
56:15It wasn't until I saw you
56:16that I tardily realized.
56:19I've been mistaking her
56:20for you all along.
56:21I had the butler
56:22check the surveillance footage,
56:23but it was difficult
56:24to recover the footage
56:25from five years ago.
56:26After a lot of effort,
56:28it was finally confirmed
56:30that it was you
56:32who was with me that night.
56:34I was filled with mixed emotions.
56:36Is this the belated justice?
56:39Raymond looked at me
56:40sincerely and said,
56:41I have always hoped
56:43that you could be honest with me,
56:45but you have too many concerns
56:47and never trust me.
56:48Now that the truth is out,
56:51can you live a good life with me?
56:52This sounds like a proposal,
56:55I muttered.
56:56Forget it.
56:57Mrs. Merrick's not easy to deal with.
57:00It's fine for the child
57:02to have my last name now.
57:04Heartless guy.
57:06Don't you understand
57:07my feelings for you at all?
57:09After Raymond finished complaining,
57:11he angrily kissed me on the lips.
57:13In order to give the children
57:15a complete family,
57:16I eventually married Raymond.
57:19After the child went to school,
57:21I was bored.
57:22He funded me to start a food brand,
57:25which allowed me to show my skills.
57:27Over at the Corbin family,
57:29under Raymond's leadership,
57:31my father was kicked out of the board
57:33for making a mistake.
57:34And ever since Leora was sent to prison,
57:37my father has completely fallen out with Zoe.
57:40After the divorce,
57:41Zoe was left with nothing
57:43and died in a car accident.
57:45Later,
57:46my father wanted to reconcile with my mother,
57:49but he was rejected.
57:50Shortly after,
57:52he suffered a stroke
57:53and became paralyzed,
57:55losing control of his bladder and bowels.
57:57He spent his final days lonely
57:59and isolated in a nursing home.
58:01Cause and effect cycle.
58:03This is the echo of destiny.
58:05Good and evil will eventually be rewarded in the end.
58:08God said,
58:09He's not a special father.
58:10I thought he Wow.…
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