Everyone thought they knew who Ms. Blackwood was—until the truth shattered every assumption. After enduring betrayal, manipulation, and heartbreak, she steps into her true identity and leaves the past behind. As two powerful men fight for her heart and old enemies face the consequences of their actions, she discovers that love and revenge are rarely simple.
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00:01After coming back to life, the first thing I did was drop to my knees in front of my parents.
00:06Dad, Mom, about the marriage with the Blackhodes, I want to marry Alexander Blackhode.
00:11Celestia, you've always been head over wheels for Jasper. Alexander is his uncle.
00:15I know what happens when I choose Jasper, so I won't choose him anymore. Please.
00:25If you've made up your mind, we'll go to the Blackwood estate.
00:27But Alexander may not agree.
00:30My phone rang. Jasper. Nightfall, get over here.
00:33The moment I pushed open the private room door, a bucket of cold water dumped over my head.
00:38Oh, look. Huntington's little princess is here now.
00:41Jasper walked toward me.
00:44You really can't wait? Now the whole city thinks we're engaged. Happy?
00:49I wiped my face.
00:51The marriage between our families is happening.
00:54But don't worry. This has nothing to do with you.
00:59Nothing to do with me? Who else in the Blackwood family would even touch you?
01:08Bianca rushed in.
01:09Young master, I heard you're getting married.
01:12I hope you and Miss, Miss Heddington have a perfect life.
01:21Bianca.
01:22Bianca.
01:22Jasper shoved past me, knocking me into a table.
01:25Blood poured down my face.
01:27I watched him disappear.
01:29Memories crashed in.
01:30In my last life, I'd married him anyway.
01:33He never loved me.
01:34The day my daughter was kidnapped, Jasper chose Bianca's son.
01:38My daughter was pushed off a high floor.
01:40I jumped after her.
01:42You can't force love.
01:44Even if you marry him, you'll cry alone.
01:46My phone buzzed.
01:48Celeste.
01:49Alexander agreed.
01:50Wedding in half a month.
01:53Whether I'm happy after I'm married is none of your business.
01:57Tell Jasper for me.
01:59In half a week, I'm walking down the aisle.
02:01And the groom won't be him.
02:08I went home and gathered everything tied to Jasper.
02:12Photos.
02:12Gifts.
02:13Notes.
02:14And sealed it all into a box.
02:17Edward and Margaret returned.
02:19Celeste, are you really done with Jasper?
02:23It's all done.
02:24Nothing left.
02:26Alexander's overseas.
02:27But today the Black Hood's confirmed your marriage.
02:30He agreed.
02:30Fast.
02:31In my last life, Alexander had taken his own life at 35.
02:35When they cleaned out his study, they found letters.
02:38Everyone addressed.
02:40To my star.
02:41I knew who Star was.
02:43The night I was born, my grandfather had whispered that nickname.
02:46Tomorrow's your birthday.
02:47Alexander had his assistant bring this from his private study.
02:51Inside, a diamond ring that had sold at Christie's for the highest price in nearly 50 years.
02:57Its name was Star.
02:58I didn't expect Alexander to send something that priceless.
03:04The next night, my birthday banquet began.
03:08Halfway through, a wave of noise rippled through the crowd.
03:13Jasper had shown up, and Bianca was with him.
03:16Behind them, his friends carried a massive plaque straight toward me.
03:26Weren't you the one swearing Jasper wasn't the groom?
03:28Then why'd he find wedding prep already started?
03:30What a hypocrite bitch you are.
03:32In the Blackwood family, Jasper's the only one her age.
03:35If she's not marrying him, then who?
03:37Celesta, drop the act.
03:39When we get married, you'll get the title.
03:41That's all.
03:41Don't expect more.
03:42Jasper Blackhole, my marriage partner isn't you.
03:45It's your-
03:46Sir, I can't breathe.
03:48Why are there so many hieraclines?
03:50I'm allergic.
03:51Celesta, once we're married, you're not allowed to plant hyalens.
03:54The second, after I'm gone, trash this hall.
03:58His friends yanked up chairs, slammed them down.
04:01Stop!
04:02This is my birthday!
04:03You're gonna marry Jasper anyway.
04:04If he says smash it, we smash it.
04:08By the time the last guest left, the ballroom was ruined.
04:18In the days that followed, I shut myself in my room with red, swollen eyes, refusing to go out at
04:25all.
04:26That Jasper.
04:28How dare he hurt her like this?
04:30Thank God we didn't marry her to him.
04:32That monster.
04:34I'm going to the Blackmits.
04:35Right now, they owe us an explanation.
04:37I'm coming with you.
04:45Celesta, you came out.
04:48Stop.
04:50Don't go to the Blackwits, but they need to answer for what Jasper did to you.
04:54I stopped them.
04:55The wedding was close.
04:57I didn't want any more chaos.
04:59I knew Star was priceless, and I wanted to return him something just as real.
05:04Something carved from my own heart.
05:08For Alexander.
05:12I handed the sketch to the butler, but when the deadline came, the ring never arrived.
05:19Jasper had come by and taken it on the spot.
05:23It's for me anyway.
05:25No need to call Celeste.
05:26The staff knew about the strategic marriage between the two families, so no one stopped him.
05:32I rushed to the Blackwood estate.
05:37Sir, you secretly bought me lots of things.
05:40How am I ever supposed to repay you?
05:42I like spoiling you.
05:45And stop calling me sir.
05:48Jasper.
05:49The ring you took.
05:51Give it back.
05:52It's gone.
05:53I saw online that rings are great for opening packages.
05:56I used it on a few hundred boxes.
05:59Jasper, who gives you the right to take my ring?
06:01Biana.
06:01Who gives you the right to treat it like trash?
06:04This ring was for me, so I took it.
06:07Besides, I've decided, no wedding.
06:10We'll just grab the certificate.
06:11Your little design's pointless.
06:14Jasper, that ring isn't for you.
06:17If not me, then who?
06:20He tossed the ring away like nothing, grabbed Bianca's hand, and left.
06:24I took half an hour before I found it in the planner bed.
06:28I turned to leave.
06:29A car was coming straight at me.
06:31The impact hit.
06:38I just started learning to drive.
06:40I mixed up the brake and the gas.
06:42Jasper's eyes flicked to the blood.
06:44Then he pulled Bianca into his arms.
06:46She's fine.
06:48She's always playing the victim.
06:49Don't cry.
06:50I've got you.
06:52Jasper, to comfort her, you can watch me bleed out without blinking.
06:58Darkness swallowed me.
07:00When I opened my eyes again, it was the next day.
07:05You lost much blood before anyone called for help.
07:08Where's your husband?
07:10He's overseas.
07:12The door swung open.
07:14Jasper stepped in.
07:18Who's overseas?
07:20Isn't he right here?
07:21He signed the surgical consent.
07:23He's not my husband.
07:24Enough.
07:24I brought you to the hospital.
07:26Do you really have to keep playing hard to get?
07:27Eat something.
07:28Red bean puffs.
07:30He used to buy them to cheer me up when I was sick.
07:33About yesterday, Bianca didn't mean it.
07:35So it is for Bianca.
07:37Jasper, she did it on purpose.
07:38I'm calling the police.
07:39I bought you food.
07:40I apologized for her.
07:41Don't push your luck.
07:43Fine.
07:44You want the wedding?
07:45Done.
07:46I'll give you the big show.
07:47Happy?
07:47No need.
07:48The groom was never you.
07:50His phone rang.
07:52Bianca's name.
07:52He turned and walked out without a word.
07:58I dialed 911.
08:00The response made my heart sink.
08:02Mrs. Hedleton, your fiancé signed a forgiveness agreement on the spot.
08:05We can't open a case.
08:09Over the next few days, Jasper came to the hospital almost every day.
08:15I treated him like he wasn't there.
08:17The day I was released, I refused to get into his car.
08:22His patience finally snapped.
08:24I've already compromised.
08:25How long are you going to keep this up?
08:26If you keep pushing, I'll cancel the whole damn marriage.
08:29I lowered my head and stayed silent.
08:31In Jasper's eyes, that silence meant submission.
08:35His mood lifted, his voice softening.
08:38Stop making trouble.
08:39My uncle's flying back today.
08:41Tonight, in front of the whole clan, he's announcing our strategic marriage.
08:47Your uncle's back?
08:49Yeah.
08:50That eager to marry me?
08:54I'm going home first.
08:56I need to do my makeup.
08:58Seeing me snap back to normal,
09:00Jasper curled his lips.
09:02In his mind, it was obvious.
09:04I cared so much because I loved him.
09:06Just because I wanted to look perfect when I met his uncle.
09:13At the Blackwood Estate, the dinner was crowded.
09:16I sat in a quiet corner and waited for Alexander.
09:19I already said I'd marry you.
09:21I almost shot back, but I bit my tongue.
09:24He found out pretty soon.
09:27Alexander had a minor car crash on the way to the airport.
09:29Missed his flight.
09:30Is he okay?
09:30Don't worry.
09:31He's fine.
09:32Don't act like the lady of the house.
09:40How is Alexander currently faring?
09:43Alexander sent photos.
09:44Just a small injury.
09:46Focus on your wedding.
09:51Jasper got banged up in a crash.
09:53Downtown Hospital, room 609.
09:55You coming?
09:56Jasper was in a car accident.
09:57He's got nurses, he's got you, and he's got Bianca.
10:00What does that have to do with me?
10:01Then I opened Instagram.
10:03I exited after a glance.
10:07The moment I learned Alexander loved fresh fish, I was out the door at dawn.
10:13Mrs. Huntington, are you mad because Jasper hurt his hand fighting someone to protect me?
10:19It's all my fault.
10:20I'm just a maid's daughter.
10:28Mrs. Huntington, you can hit me, yell at me, whatever.
10:32Just don't be mad at Jasper.
10:35Celeste, why did you hit Bianca?
10:37I didn't hit her.
10:39There are cameras.
10:40I used to think you were just spoiled.
10:42Now I see you're hopeless.
10:46Bianca, hit her back.
10:51Before I could steady myself, Bianca shoved me from behind.
10:59Don't bother.
11:00The water's shallow, she won't drown.
11:08I feel awful.
11:10Jasper, weren't you going to buy me red bean puffs?
11:12Why aren't you back yet?
11:14This didn't have to get this ugly.
11:15If you hadn't kept forcing marriage, I would have treated you like a little sister for life.
11:21I heard that clearly.
11:24May I come in?
11:35Grandpa heard you were sick and made me cum.
11:37Mrs. Huntington, I'm sorry about yesterday.
11:40Please forgive me.
11:41I noticed Bianca staring at my neck.
11:43At the necklace Jasper had given me on my 18th birthday.
11:46Jasper noticed too.
11:48Bianca, later I'll have one custom made for you.
11:51I'm getting married soon.
11:52My future husband won't like things you gave me.
11:54From now on, we're nothing to each other.
11:56You hit Bianca first and now you're throwing a tantrum?
11:58Your future husband is me.
11:59Keep the act going.
12:01When the wedding day comes, you'll stand there alone.
12:03Please take this trash to the dumpster.
12:06All right, miss.
12:08Leave it to me.
12:09No name, but I knew.
12:11Alexander.
12:12At 10 the next morning, the Blackwood Wedding Convoy arrived.
12:17Jasper, you're in the wrong place.
12:18You should be sitting with the guests.
12:19You know this is live, right?
12:21You really want to humiliate both families?
12:27I lifted my skirt and walked downstairs on my own.
12:33I've got something important.
12:35Tell both sides the wedding is canceled.
12:37I told you, whether you show up or not doesn't matter.
12:42Jasper flagged down a car and headed out.
12:45When he arrived at the Hot Spring Resort and saw Bianca surrounded by his friends, his brows snapped together.
12:51You said Bianca was in danger.
12:53What?
12:53We lied.
12:54How else were we going to get you to ditch the wedding?
12:57Jasper, my head really hurts.
12:59Stay with me, please.
13:01You won't be back in time.
13:06When they saw me refusing to stop the wedding, mockery spread across their faces.
13:10She still won't call it off.
13:12If the groom doesn't show, she's toast.
13:16And now, the groom will make his entrance.
13:28Alexander Blackwood stepped into the hall in a perfectly tailored black suit.
13:33He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and gave the room a brief nod.
13:38The entire hall fell silent.
13:40My uncle?
13:42Impossible!
13:43Right, right, but this must be the officiator messing up.
13:46Alexander reached the center of the stage.
13:49Mr. Alexander Blackwood, do you take Miss Huntington to be your lawful wife?
13:54I do.
13:56The room plunged into absolute silence.
13:59Jasper grabbed a set of car keys, flipped over the table, and bolted out.
14:03He floored the gas pedal, blew through red lights.
14:06By the time he arrived, the wedding banquet was already nearing his end.
14:10He spotted me, rushed over, and grabbed my wrist.
14:15Come with me.
14:18What?
14:19Jasper, what are you doing?
14:21Your uncle and Celeste's wedding is already over.
14:24Let go.
14:26Uncle.
14:32This is your aunt.
14:33Jasper recoiled.
14:35But under Alexander's overwhelming presence, he forced the word out, barely audible.
14:41Hey, aunt.
14:49We're family now.
14:51Jasper clenched his fist, eyes locked on me.
14:54My flight was delayed, so we skipped morning ceremonies.
14:58You've had a long day.
14:59Let's go home and rest first.
15:02Is that okay?
15:04Oh, wow.
15:04Married and suddenly you know how to spoil your wife.
15:12Alexander let me out.
15:14Jasper stood watching our backs fade, his knuckles cracking.
15:18What the hell is going on?
15:20Wasn't this strategic marriage supposed to be me marrying Celeste?
15:22Half a month ago, the Huntingtons named your uncle from the start.
15:26They never once said your name.
15:27This morning, your uncle's transfer got delayed, so we had you help with the pickup.
15:31And what did you do?
15:32You bailed halfway.
15:33From now on, Celeste is your aunt.
15:36Watch yourself.
15:36He had never imagined a day would come when I would become his aunt.
15:41Bianca rushed in and wrapped her arms around him.
15:47Jasper.
15:51Jasper's parents saw it, and their faces turned even darker.
16:00I knew Alexander had feelings for me.
16:03Still, being alone with him now made me feel unexpectedly awkward.
16:08Everyone calls you Cece?
16:09My grandparents sometimes call me Star, too.
16:14You can call me that if you want.
16:16Star.
16:18As in a sky full of stars.
16:21I guessed right, didn't I?
16:22Star is nice.
16:24Cece is nice, too.
16:27But I think my wife is better.
16:30My heart slammed against my ribs.
16:32After all, that one's exclusive.
16:34I managed a small...
16:36We didn't have much interaction before.
16:39But from now on, you don't need to be afraid of me.
16:42Talk to me like any other couple would.
16:44I'll do my best to be a good husband.
16:48Then why did you agree to this strategic marriage with me?
16:51I can answer you.
16:53But before that, I want to ask you something, too.
16:57Why did you choose me?
17:00I'm the only daughter of the Huddington family.
17:02And you're the head of the Blackwood family.
17:04A strategic marriage is about joining strengths.
17:08Plus, you're...
17:10the best.
17:10I figured I'd ask the top option first.
17:13Was I your first choice?
17:16And if I said no, would you have settled for Jasper?
17:18No.
17:21If you hadn't agreed, I wouldn't have married into the Blackwoods at all.
17:28Something in Alexander loosened.
17:31He rubbed his fingertips together.
17:33Was Jasper really that bad?
17:35Didn't you like him?
17:36I knew my answer would shape our marriage.
17:39Alexander would never allow himself to be someone's consolation prize.
17:42So I lied.
17:43I only liked Jasper's face.
17:45I figured if I had to marry for a strategic marriage,
17:47I might as well marry someone handsome.
17:50That's why I chased him.
17:51But I recently realized he's got another woman in his heart.
17:56So I dumped him.
17:57No hesitation.
17:59Alexander saw the tears I was holding back.
18:02He pulled me into him.
18:03We were husband and wife now.
18:06That's called being brave.
18:08Not shameless.
18:09I stopped forcing myself to swallow the pain.
18:12I let it pour out with the tears.
18:15When I finally cried it out,
18:17Alexander spoke first.
18:19My reasons are the same as yours.
18:22One, joining strengths.
18:24Two, you're a good person.
18:27Three, I'm not young anymore.
18:29It's time I settled down.
18:32Liar.
18:33A flicker of surprise crossed Alexander's eyes.
18:36He nodded.
18:39And you lied to me too.
18:41One for one, we're even.
18:48One night, Jasper drank without stopping.
18:52Bianca stood beside him, eyes swollen.
18:55Jasper, please don't drink anymore.
18:57Don't hurt yourself for a woman who only knows how to climb higher.
19:03She married my uncle just to piss me off.
19:05I'll go find her right now.
19:07I'll just curl my finger at her, and she'll come running back.
19:12He staggered to the South Bay Villa, and barred straight in.
19:17Alexander opened the door, clearly woken up.
19:20I walked out, rubbing my eyes.
19:22Alexander wrapped an arm around my waist.
19:25It's nothing.
19:26Go back to sleep.
19:28Mrs. Huntington, young master has been heartbroken all night.
19:31No matter how angry you are at him, you shouldn't use Mr. Blackwood as a cover.
19:36Sharp tongue.
19:38Tomorrow I'll have a word with my sister-in-law and ask how she trained such a clever maid.
19:43No!
19:44Mr. Blackwood, I'm just telling the truth.
19:46Miss Hentington always wanted to marry our young master.
19:49Everyone knows that.
19:56Who the hell do you think you are hitting me?
19:59One slap was for the time you hit me with your car.
20:03The other was me returning what you gave me.
20:09Jasper, half sober now.
20:12An uncle.
20:15Jasper Blackhurled.
20:16You're getting drunk and making a scene in my house.
20:20And you brought a dog that bites.
20:22Jasper, since you're going to be calling me aunt from now on, I'll be blunt.
20:26I have zero interest in being dragged into whatever love story you and Bianca are acting out.
20:31From now on, if you don't have a real reason, don't show up in front of me.
20:37Didn't understand?
20:39I understand.
20:41Alexander took my hand and led me back to our room.
20:45The next afternoon, Jasper was jolted awake.
20:49Jasper, Madam wants to fire my parents.
20:52She's kicking our whole family out.
20:55Please, you have to do something.
21:00This is non-negotiable.
21:04Jasper brought the entire family to the old estate.
21:07He forced his way in, right as Alexander and I were chatting with the old patriarch.
21:14Bianca's mother dropped to her knees.
21:16Madam, we've served this family for over ten years.
21:21Why would you fire us without saying a word?
21:24That's enough.
21:25This is the old estate.
21:27You're out of line.
21:34Alexander picked up a glass from the table and smashed it onto the floor in front of them.
21:39The hall fell instantly silent.
21:41Dad, please take Edward and Margaret upstairs.
21:44Leave this matter to me.
21:46With the elders gone, Alexander sat at the head seat.
21:50Bianca Murphy.
21:51I remember you being very articulate.
21:54Speak for your family and explain everything clearly.
21:56Bianca told the whole story.
21:59When she finished, Alexander summoned every household staff member.
22:05I think Madam did the right thing.
22:07Bianca's been taking Madam's jewelry and clothes.
22:10She threatened us not to say a word.
22:13Ms. Murphy's always bragging that her daughter's going to become a phoenix.
22:16She dumps all her work on us.
22:18Mr. Murphy's stolen gifts guests brought to the family.
22:21When he gets caught, he says young master approved it.
22:25With every accusation, the Murphy family's faces turned wider.
22:30Jasper looked unsettled as the truth piled up.
22:32Alexander delivered the results.
22:34Any stolen items should still be with the Murphy family.
22:37I suggest you report this as theft.
22:40Jasper's parents immediately had someone dial 911.
22:47But Jasper, having witnessed everything, felt nothing.
22:51The warmth in his gaze was gone.
23:02Officer Shang, this video clearly shows Bianca Murphy attempting to murder my wife.
23:08I'm formally requesting that a case be opened.
23:12It wasn't me!
23:13Jasper signed a settlement agreement for me!
23:16The signer of that agreement is merely my nephew.
23:19He has no legal standing to represent my wife.
23:22That document has zero legal effect.
23:25Jasper tried to step forward.
23:29If you walk out that door today, you no longer need the Blackwood name.
23:35Our family does not shelter people who colloos with attempted murderers.
23:40Jasper Blackwood!
23:42Spineless!
23:43Heartless!
23:44Useless!
23:44I never loved you!
23:46Every sweet word I ever said was just to trick you into giving me money and gifts!
23:50If I could do it all over again, I'd rather marry a nobody than ever look at you again!
23:55Get lost!
23:58The police dragged the still-screaming woman out.
24:09We need to go for my parents now.
24:12As the two of us walked away together, Jasper felt the light fade completely from his eyes.
24:26I told you I was fine.
24:27You being hurt is not fine.
24:29Hearing the worry in his voice, my nose stung.
24:33I told him everything, start to finish.
24:37After I finished, I brightened and asked if he wanted to try my cooking.
24:41Alexander looked at me, genuinely surprised.
24:44You can cook?
24:46A little.
24:55I mostly no nutrition meals, okay?
24:58This is my first time pan-frying fish.
25:00Then we'll stick to nutrition meals.
25:02If we both eat healthy, we'll live a long life and grow old together.
25:06In my last life, he'd only lived to 35.
25:09This time the tracks had changed, but what waited ahead, no one knew.
25:12I finally managed to simmer a pot of fish soup until it turned milky white.
25:17Alexander immediately took a photo and posted his first ever update on Instagram.
25:23My wife's first bowl of fish soup.
25:30Jasper saw the post, his eyes fixed on the corner of the photo, where a hand wearing a ring was
25:37clearly visible.
25:38That ring was supposed to be his.
25:40That bowl of fish soup had been meant for him, too.
25:44He couldn't help calling me.
25:49I didn't answer the first three times.
25:53On the fourth, the call finally went through.
25:58Celeste, I messed up before.
26:00I know you still have feelings for me.
26:03You married my uncle just to spite me, didn't you?
26:07Divorce him.
26:08Come back to me.
26:10I'll give you everything you were supposed to have.
26:12Jasper, what you should be doing right now is giving the police a full account,
26:16not harassing the woman you've already hurt more times than you can count.
26:24Did someone call just now?
26:25Jasper got drunk again, called to make a scene.
26:29I dealt with it for you.
26:31You sound like you've been dealing with him for years,
26:34but you're only six years older than him, right?
26:38When he was in kindergarten, he pulled a chair out on purpose and made the old patriarch fall.
26:43I taught him a very memorable lesson.
26:46Ever since then, he's been scared of me.
26:49He's that afraid of you, then how do you see him?
26:56Too impulsive, not mature enough, not fit for responsibility.
27:01What about me?
27:04Smart, rational, decisive, and most importantly, good judgment.
27:11Months passed.
27:12On the day the first snow fell, Bianca Murphy, facing multiple charges including theft and attempted murder,
27:18was sentenced to six years in prison.
27:20On New Year's Eve, at the family dinner, he announced the news.
27:24Celeste is pregnant.
27:29The doctor says it's twins.
27:38Congratulations.
27:44That night, he sat in the corner under harsh white light, staring at the cabinet where my gifts were still
27:49kept.
27:50Only then did he finally understand what it meant, to only learn to cherish something after it was already gone.
27:57Seven months later, I gave birth to twin girls.
28:00Alexander stayed by my side while also clearing out his workload in advance.
28:04With Margaret pitching in, I was more than happy to take it easy.
28:07The old patriarch was over the moon.
28:09He split the late matriarch's jewelry collection in half and gave everything to his two great-granddaughters.
28:14Jasper's parents transferred a private amusement park under their names.
28:21After just a few months, he looked gaunt, like he'd been hollowed out.
28:25He lifted his head, eyes bloodshot, then looked away again.
28:28Alexander noticed.
28:30He called Jasper into the study.
28:32No one knew what was said inside, but when Jasper came out, there was finally some life in his eyes
28:36again.
28:37On the way home, I asked,
28:39What did you two talk about?
28:40I gave him the Riverside Development Project.
28:43He drinks every day because he's lived too comfortably for too long.
28:47Give him real work, keep him busy, and he won't have time to spiral.
28:52The twins grew up slowly.
28:54Alexander, the man everyone used to call a workaholic, started living like a normal human being.
28:59Nine to five, on time, every day.
29:01The first thing he did after work was exactly what I ordered.
29:04Bring home desserts, toys, and a bouquet of flowers.
29:06On the twins' sixth birthday, the old patriarch decided to throw them a party.
29:10The custom castle cake hadn't arrived.
29:12Alexander was about to drive to the bakery, but I refused to let him go.
29:15It's their birthday.
29:17What's wrong?
29:19If you don't want me to go, I won't.
29:21I slowly calmed down, but I wouldn't let go of his hand.
29:24Because I remembered it too clearly.
29:27Last life, Alexander had gotten into that car accident on the twins' sixth birthday.
29:32This time, I refused to gamble.
29:35Jasper happened to come back.
29:37Seeing the girls on the garden swing, sighing dramatically, his expression softened.
29:49What cake?
29:50The girls told him everything.
29:53Then be good and wait here.
29:55Big Brother will go get the cake for you.
29:59It's okay, Big Brother.
30:00Mom said we're eating a normal cake today.
30:03Yeah, and if you go now, you might miss us blowing out the candles.
30:07Their clever little faces made Jasper's throat tighten.
30:11It's fine.
30:13Don't tell your mom.
30:17Big Brother will get the cake.
30:20And you two have to hide me a slice, okay?
30:23Right before he stepped out, he turned back without thinking.
30:26I was holding the girls' hands, leading them into the house.
30:28I looked the same as I had at 20, but everything was different now.
30:33When my figure disappeared behind the door, Jasper got into the car.
30:38The sky was overcast.
30:40At a red light, a beat-up car pulled up beside him.
30:42He turned instinctively.
30:44And the moment he saw the gaunt, hollowed-out face inside, his gaze froze.
30:59Before he blacked out, Jasper used the last of his strength to yank the necklace off his head.
31:16My brother said Jasper was in a car accident.
31:19I'm going to the hospital.
31:21Stay here with the girls and dad.
31:23I froze.
31:25Same day.
31:26Same kind of accident.
31:28Coincidence piled up until they stopped feeling like coincidences at all.
31:32Was this fate I couldn't outrun?
31:34Or was someone moving pieces in the dark?
31:38Dress education failed.
31:39We'd grown up together.
31:41There had still been more than a decade between us.
31:44Hearing he was gone left my chest tight.
31:46Stunned.
31:47Helpless.
31:48The police say it was attempted murder.
31:50From the crash until the doctors called it,
31:53Jasper kept a death grip on a necklace.
31:55The necklace Jasper had given me for my 18th birthday,
31:58I'd returned it to him the day before my wedding, to Alexander.
32:01For a moment, emotions surged so hard it made my fingertips go cold.
32:05One thought kept flashing through my mind.
32:08After Jasper's death, Alexander brought the girls back to the old estate every week.
32:12No one mentioned Jasper's name anymore.
32:14The twins acted as if their uncle had simply gone somewhere very far away.
32:19Every time Alexander brought home cake,
32:20they'd quietly save a slice and tuck it into the fridge.
32:26A nightmare.
32:28The calendar read December 7th.
32:30The same date as my last life.
32:32The day the kidnappers took my daughter.
32:39I kept replaying the dream.
32:41The only thing I could still see clearly was that necklace.
32:45The reason I'd returned at Jasper was because Bianca wanted it.
32:49And Jasper, before he died, had clutched it like he couldn't let go.
32:53Was he trying to tell me the person who killed him was Biannica?
32:56Pieces that had confused me for years clicked into place.
32:59In my last life, Bianca had been with Jasper.
33:01Two obstacles stood in her way.
33:02Me and my daughter and Alexander.
33:04So Bianca had staged a car crash and a kidnapping.
33:06This life, I had changed the story first.
33:08Bianca, at 27, had lost both parents, served six years in prison,
33:12and watched her life collapse into ruins.
33:14And when she got out, revenge wouldn't be optional.
33:16Now Jasper was dead.
33:18Next would be Alexander and me.
33:19And the girls.
33:21And today just happened to be December 7.
33:23Everything lined up with my last life too perfectly to ignore.
33:27It wasn't fate.
33:28It was a plan.
33:29I shook Alexander awake and forced him upright.
33:32Half asleep, he got dragged straight to the police station with me.
33:35Once we found the officer in charge of the crash investigation,
33:38I brought up the necklace.
33:44The police moved fast, following that thread to track Bianca down.
33:48Alexander and I stayed home with the girls all day, not letting them out of sight.
33:52By early evening, the call finally came.
33:55Mrs. Huntington, based on the lead you provided,
33:57we successfully arrested Bianca Murphy and her accomplices outside the preschool.
34:00She confessed to the crime.
34:00The weight that had been crushing my chest all day cracked, then fell away in a rush.
34:04Mommy, I'm hungry. I want BBU ribs.
34:07Don't make ribs for her.
34:09She lost a tooth yesterday. She can't chew.
34:11Let's eat shrimp.
34:13Instead.
34:15The kids are starving.
34:17You going to move or do I have to ask twice?
34:19If Dad cooks, can we just go out to eat?
34:22I'm not eating Dad's food. It's so salty.
34:26Laughter and bickering filled the room, warm and loud, drifting out into the night as the neighborhood lights blinked on
34:32one by one.
34:33And tonight, under distant hills and a calm, quiet sky, our home finally felt safe again.
34:39Exactly the way it was supposed to.
34:42I'm going to move or do I have to ask twice?
34:42I'm going to move or do I have to ask twice?
34:42I'm going to move or do I have to ask twice?
34:42I'm going to move or do I have to ask twice?
34:42You
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