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00:01The hotel just alerted me that a condom charge from the previous night had been posted to my
00:06bill. When I confronted my husband, Rex Dillon, he stared back at me with a look of utter
00:12bewilderment plastered across his face. Sweetheart, this has got to be a system glitch, or someone
00:19keyed in the wrong membership number. I'll call and lodge a formal complaint first thing tomorrow.
00:24Little does he know, the hotel's lead investor is my ride-or-die best friend.
00:30Hey, can you pull up who Rex checked into the hotel with last night? I'm gonna catch them
00:35red-handed. The card was linked exclusively to my personal information, meaning no one else could
00:39use it. Yet the hotel had called, claiming I'd checked into the presidential suite the night
00:45before and used the condoms in the room. I asked three times to confirm, and the person on the line
00:51insisted it was Leela Ruth herself who'd checked in. I couldn't swallow this humiliation. What made
00:57it worse was that once, when I'd mention using the card. What do you want me to say? Rex had
01:02looked utterly annoyed and snapped. Is our home not good enough for you? Why would you rather sleep
01:06elsewhere? I'm so sick of your ridiculous spending habits. I didn't get it. Why was he so pissed off
01:11just cause I wanted to use a free card? The angrier I grew, the faster I drove. Heading straight for
01:18the
01:18hotel. Hello, I'm Leela Ruth. You called me this morning. My anger simmering just beneath the
01:26surface. The receptionist looked up, her face clouding with confusion. Mrs. Ruth, I thought you
01:32just went back to your room. You made it clear that no housekeeping service was needed a moment ago.
01:37My face darkened instantly. The reception went on. Just 10 minutes ago, Mrs. Ruth called and
01:44activated the do not disturb service. I was so furious that I trembled all over. That woman had
01:50the nerve to check in under my name, grunting my teeth. But I am the real Leela Ruth. The receptionist
02:00eyed me up and down impatiently. Madam, if you don't have a reservation, please leave. We have many
02:08guests today. Please don't cause a scene here. It hit me like a bolt of lightning. My heart
02:14husband had become someone else's husband. The irony was bitter enough to choke on.
02:21At that moment, the elevator dinged open. Tiffany Butler stepped out, clad in the latest Chanel suit
02:26of the season. The diamond necklace around her neck was the one I bought at auction for 1.8 million
02:31as far as I knew. She was just my husband's newly graduated junior. The receptionist's face lit up as
02:36if she'd spotted a savior. She pointed straight at Tiffany and said to me, this is the real Mrs.
02:41Ruth, the rightful one. I suggest you leave immediately and stop making trouble. Tiffany's
02:46face blanched the second she saw me, but she recovered fast, forcing a sickly sweet smile.
02:50What a coincidence. Are you staying here too? I coldly shook off her outstretched hand.
02:57Tiffany, don't you think you owe me an explanation? Why did you check in under my name?
03:01And why were the condoms you used charged to my account?
03:07Also, why are my shoes on your feet? And when did my husband become yours?
03:12My voice cut through the lobby, and the previously noisy crowd fell dead silent.
03:17Every pair of eyes locked onto Tiffany. Tiffany glanced around nervously,
03:21then her eyes immediately welled with tears.
03:24What are you talking about? My husband gave me this card because he felt bad about my frequent
03:29business trips, and he bought me these shoes as well, as for the condoms. She feigned shyness
03:34and lowered her head. What's wrong with me using them with my husband? Are you upset because your
03:39husband doesn't treat you well? Need my help to get you a psychiatrist? Look at her haggard face.
03:48Her husband must not want to touch her. A card like that starts at $300,000. She doesn't
03:53seem like someone who could afford it. Are they seriously letting in just anybody at such
03:58a high-end place? I was only wearing casual clothes today, hardly the shabby mess they made
04:04me out to be. I never realized you were so good with words. Did you verify her identity when the
04:15co-called Mrs. Ruth checked in? The receptionist hesitated, her face flushing. She said she didn't
04:21have her ID, but Mr. Dylan is a regular, so... So you just broke the rules? Your hotel security
04:27is a joke. She's just a receptionist. Why are you picking on her? People stay at hotels
04:37they can't afford. Don't make a scene here. Answer it. Put it on speaker. Let's hear how
04:49Rex is going to spin this. As she tapped the speaker button, she burst into fake, heaving
04:55sobs. Honey, come to the hotel, quick! There's a crazy woman saying I'm not your wife and trying
05:01to kick me out. She wailed dramatically, and Rex's furious voice exploded from the phone
05:06at once. A crazy woman? Dare she bully you? Don't be skied. I'm on my way. A crazy woman
05:13to S.O. that was what I was to him now. The onlookers stared at me with open disdain, some
05:18even stepping forward to comfort Tiffany. Don't take it to heart. She's insane. Tiffany murmured
05:24her thanks, then turned to me with a look of feigned concern. My husband will be here soon.
05:29He has a terrible temper. You better leave fast. Who knows what he might do to you?
05:34He just gave me that $300,000 VIP card, you know, shows how much he spoils me. If he gets
05:39here, who knows what he might do to you? It sounded like a warning, but it was nothing
05:43but a slap in the face, a bare-faced provocation. I trembled with rage. Every fiber of me screaming
05:48to tear off her hypocritical mask right then and there. Rex arrived faster than I'd expected
05:53that he burst through the hotel doors. The second his eyes landed on me, they turned
05:58cold and vicious. He roughly shoved me aside, then pulled Tiffany into a tight, protective
06:03embrace. Don't be afraid I'm here. The way he gently stroked Tiffany's hair was so tender
06:09it hurt to watch. Pushed by him, I stumbled backward, my waist slamming hard into the sofa
06:14arm behind me. If not for the furniture, I would have crashed straight to the ground. Meanwhile,
06:18Tiffany stood on tiptoes, wrapped her arms around his neck, and the two locked in a long,
06:23wet, lingering kiss. You're so good to me, honey. Tiffany panted, her voice thick with
06:28coquetry. You need to set this woman straight. She won't believe I'm your wife. Only then
06:34did Rex turn his gaze to me. There was no flicker of guilt. Only pure disgust. He released Tiffany
06:39and strode over, then slapped me hard across the face. Tiffany, have you no shame? Just because
06:46I turned you down when you tried to hint for a permanent position, you've held a grudge
06:49ever since. Now you dare to bully my wife in public? I clapped a hand to my cheek, which
06:54flared red, swollen, and burning hot. I stared at him in disbelief. The man before me was a
06:59stranger, terrifyingly unfamiliar. Before I'd come to the hotel, he'd feigned ignorance on
07:04the phone, using his usual gentle patience to tell me not to hurt them. Yet, in the blink
07:09of an eye, he could twist the truth without batting an eye and even hurt me. He'd always had
07:14two faces, it turned out. Now that I thought back, the signs had been there all along. He'd
07:20only lit up at the latest gaming console I'd bought him, but dismissed my painstakingly
07:24developed scientific research as nothing but scrap. His so-called concern had always circled
07:29back to my bank card, maybe he'd never loved me. Maybe he'd never even tried to understand
07:34the real me out. A strange sense of calm rose from the depths of my chest, drowning out all
07:38the anger. I lowered my hand from my face and looked straight at him, my voice shockingly
07:42steady, even to myself. Rex, repeat what you just said. Tell me who am I, and who is she?
07:50A flicker of panic crossed Rex's eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it came. You really
07:54are crazy! Wasn't I clear enough? She is my lawfully wedded wife, Leela, and you? You're
08:01just some intern who failed to climb the ladder, Tiffany. He raked his eyes over me, his voice
08:08cold and cruel. Look at yourself. You're pushing 40, aren't you? How could I possibly marry someone
08:17like you? Don't embarrass yourself, okay? Can't get a man herself, so she's jealous of
08:23others' happiness. I told you she must be crazy. Didn't think she'd start having delusions
08:29too. That's really scary. Poor couple. They're so unlucky to run into a nut shed like this.
08:34I stayed quiet, just watching their little show. Rex was clearly dead set on protecting Tiffany,
08:40even if it meant grinding me into the dirt. But did he really think he could twist the truth with
08:44just a few lies, slowly? I pulled my ID card and marriage certificate out of my bag.
08:51These should be enough to prove who I am. Rex and Tiffany's faces froze at once and Tiffany's eyes
08:56went wide with shock. Rex lunged forward, snatched the ID and marriage certificate out of my hand,
09:02and without even glancing at them, curled them straight out the hotel's revolving glass door.
09:07Will you just stop? Last time, you waved a fake ID at me to disgust me, and now this new
09:12trick?
09:13Forging an ID and a marriage certificate? Tiffany, have some shame. Do you think I won't call the
09:20cops and report you for harassment and forging official documents?
09:24The onlooker stairs shifted from disdain to outright aggression, and they echoed immunity.
09:28Call the police! Do it now!
09:32She's a fraud! She should be arrested!
09:35She's not welcome here! Kick her out, or we'll complain about the hotel!
09:40Tiffany visibly relaxed with that. She snuggled back into Rex's eyes and spoke to me in a tone
09:44that sounded concerned but oozed malice.
09:47You've been so abused by your husband that you've lost your mind.
09:50I can introduce you to a good psychiatrist, and a top divorce lawyer if you need.
09:56She stressed the word divorce extra hard. After all, once I was gone, she could step right into
10:02the role of Mrs. Dylan to ASA response, Rex kissed her forehead, then turned back to me,
10:07his eyes as cold as ice.
10:08Get out of here now, or I'm calling the police! Immediately!
10:12He snapped at the receptionist.
10:13Never here! If noodley it, call security to drive this crazy woman out! Who knows what
10:17else she might do? What if she hurts other guests?
10:27She grabbed her walkie-talkie and called for security at once.
10:30Two tall guards marched over, grabbed my arms from either side, and began dragging me roughly
10:35towards the exit. I struggled desperately, my elbows throbbing from the rough tugging.
10:39Amid the chaos, Tiffany had somehow slipped close to me. Seizing the split second when
10:45everyone's attention was elsewhere, she tripped me. Already off balance, I crashed hard to the
10:50marble floor. Oops, Tiffany gasped in feigned innocence.
10:53I just wanted to help you up, and you deliberately fell to blame me?
10:57On the stand, only to collapse back down. Rex stood there, watching coldly, as if I were a total
11:03stranger. My heart turned to ice at that moment. Any last shred of hope for him was snuffed out,
11:08with trembling hands. I fumbled in my pocket for my phone, desperate to call 911. But the second I
11:15unlocked it, Rex lunged forward and snatched it away. What are you trying to do? Call the police?
11:20He accused me falsely. Let me tell you, everyone here saw clearly that you fell on purpose. Don't
11:27even think about framing my wife and the hotel! I have a bleeding disorder! Call an ambulance now!
11:32I shouted through the pain, but Rex remained indifferent. Instead, hurling my phone forcefully
11:37across the lobby. Left alone, I endured the searing pain. Using my uninjured leg to prop myself up and
11:42crawl towards my phone, just then, a delicate high heel stomped down hard on my palm. Tiffany looked
11:48down at me condescendingly. Sign a statement and admit everything today was your fault, then I'll
11:52call an ambulance for you. Otherwise? She paused for effect. She pressed down harder. The excruciating
11:58pain in my hand, mixed with the agony from my knee and ankle, nearly made me black out. I could
12:03barely
12:03speak, trembling violently from both pain and rage, my consciousness growing hazy. Just as I thought I would
12:08pass out, a series of rapid, sharp high heel clicks echoed from the hotel entrance.
12:13My best friend Vivian was striding in.
12:16Lila, I found out. Rex really did cheat. He's checked into this hotel more times than you have in the
12:21past few
12:21years. He even dared to use the exclusive membership card I gave you with that mistress.
12:25Her voice, however, cut off abruptly the moment she saw me kneeling on the ground in such a miserable
12:31state. The receptionist, who had been so arrogant just moments ago, now turned pale, her voice
12:38trembling as she timidly called out, Dear Director Carter, affirmed Vivian's identity as the hotel's
12:43investor beyond any doubt. What? So she wasn't lying after all? The husband really brought his mistress
12:50to impersonate the real wife? Is this guy even human? My god, he helped the lover bully his own
12:55wife and even hit her. What a piece of trash. This disgusting pair is truly repulsive.
13:00Public opinion flipped on a dime. Anyone traveling with family or a partner instinctively recoiled at
13:06infidelity, and their words grew sharper by the second. Awkwardly, the security guards let go of me,
13:11not daring to lay a finger on me anymore. Vivian's face crumbled with pity as she tried to squat down
13:16and help me. But before her hand could touch me, Rex grabbed it. His face was plastered with a sip
13:22of
13:22Forshik, panico smile as he shook her hand roughly. Miss Carter, I'm so sorry for causing trouble at
13:28your hotel. Don't worry, I'll take this troublemaker away right now. She just has a habit of acting crazy.
13:32Please don't mind her. He even pretended to be chummy, leaning in like they were old friends.
13:38By the way, Miss Carter, who's your friend here? We'll all look out for her when you're not around.
13:44Tiffany chimed in fast, putting on a sickly sympathetic face. Yeah, Mrs. Carter,
13:48your friend is really pitiful, running into a man like him. It's so sad that she's betrayed.
13:53I froze for a beat, before realizing that these idiots still didn't believe the
13:56best girl Vivian was talking about was me. What are you waiting for?
14:00The investor's here, and you still haven't dragged this crazy troublemaker out?
14:07The guards exchanged nervous looks, glancing back and forth between Vivian and me,
14:11unsure what to do, Vivian was absolutely livid. With a sudden, sharp motion, she wrenched her hand
14:17free from Rex's grip. Her voice was glacial. Stay away from me. But Rex held on stubbornly.
14:24He planted himself directly in front of Vivian, blocking her view of me, and continued his
14:28tirade without an ounce of shame. Miss Carter, please don't be upset. This woman is clearly
14:32trying to extort money. Her injuries may look serious, but she's perfectly fine. I said,
14:38stay away from me. Someone clean this up immediately. It's an eyesore. Are you deaf?
14:43I said, stay away from me. If anything happens to Leela, I will make sure you regret it. With that,
14:50she shoved both Rex and Tiffany aside and rushed to meet AT the sight of the blood staining my skirt
14:54and my deathly pale complexion. Her voice wavered. Blood loss was clouding my vision. I clung to the
15:00last shreds of consciousness and gripped her wrist. Call an ambulance. Without hesitation, Vivian dialed
15:09emergency services around us. The whispers among the onlookers grew louder. So, this guy hasn't even
15:15met his wife's best friend? Unbelievable. He brings his lover here to bully his wife, and now they
15:22targeted her friend, the hotel investor. Miss Carter, just teach them a lesson. They disgusting. Rex was
15:29really embarrassed, but he still refused to accept what was unfolding before him. Tiffany tugged at
15:34his sleeve, unwilling to back down. Rex, something's not right. If she really is Miss Carter's best
15:40friend, why don't any of the hotel staff recognize her? Miss Carter owns this place. It doesn't make
15:45any sense. Sensing the cracks in Rex's confidence, Tiffany leaned in, pressing her point with growing
15:52boldness. Besides, I went through Miss Carter's social media recently. There wasn't a single post or
15:58mention of anyone named Lella. Do you think Leela might have fooled Miss Carter somehow? Rex's
16:06gaze darkened with renewed suspicion. Turning back to Vivian, he said with certainty. Miss Carter,
16:10surely you've been misled. This woman knows exactly how to play the victim. She's mastered the art of
16:15manipulation. You have to see that. You have to see. No way she's your friend. Reinforces pointy
16:22gesture to Tiffany. Miss Carter, this is Miss Tiffany Bertler. She's the heiress to Ruth Group,
16:27Mr. Ruth's daughter. I'm sure you've crossed paths before. She'll vouch that you've never met Lella.
16:32His words landed like a slap. I blinked in disbelief. Even Vivian looked momentarily speechless,
16:37caught between disbelief and hearing. The heiress to Ruth Group? I was the only daughter of the Ruth
16:42family. After choosing to pursue a career in science rather than take over the company,
16:46I'd fallen out with my father and stepped away from the public eye. Keeping my identity- Get the
16:50hell out of my office! And yet, this imposter had the nerve to claim it. Oh? The heiress to Ruth
16:56Group?
16:56Then why does she have the last name Butler? It's due to a complicated family matter.
17:01But make no mistake, Tiffany truly is Ruth Group's heiress. Vivian let out a cold,
17:06sharp snore. She immediately pulled out her phone, dialed my father's number, and tapped the speaker
17:12button for the entire lobby to hear. Hello, Mr. Ruth? Hello, Mr. Ruth? I heard you suddenly have
17:19a daughter named Tiffany. Are you aware she's the mistress of Lella's husband? And they're bully Nicolette
17:24together. Vivian! What nonsense are you talking about? I only have one daughter, Lila. Where did this
17:30Tiffany come from? Who's spreading laws about my girl? Where are you? I'm on my way. The lobby fell
17:39into a deathly silence. Rex, who'd been oozing smugness moments earlier, froze mid-step. He whirled
17:45around abruptly, snatching Tiffany's arm as she tried to slink away unnoticed. Tiffany, come on,
17:54call your father right now. What the hell is going on here? I, I, I never said I was the
18:00air-red of Ruth Group. You just assumed it yourself. Rex looked as if he'd been struck by
18:05lightning. What? But when I pressed you about your background, you never denied it. You even hinted
18:11you could help me land that cooperation project with Ruth Group. Mocking laughter erupted around them,
18:15cutting through the tense air. A cold chill seeped into my bones. Settling deep in my chest,
18:20IT turned out that Rex had believed all this time that his shot at that crucial Ruth Group partnership
18:25came from Tiffany. He had no clue it was me, pulling strings and smoothing paths, who'd paved the way
18:30for every opportunity he'd gotten. AT that moment, the wail of an ambulance grew louder. Echoing closer
18:35to the hotel, blood loss blurred my vision, and a violent ship erect my body. As the paramedics lifted me
18:41onto the stretcher, I stared up at the hotel's opulent crystal chandelier, its light refracting into a
18:46dizzying haze. The whole scene felt like an absurd, cruel nightmare. Rex made a move as if to rush over,
18:52seemingly he had nothing to say, but Vivian stopped him sharply. The last thing I heard before
18:57darkness swallowed me was Vivian's unyielding promise. I'm here, this time, I'll make sure
19:02they pay for everything they did. The hospital room reeked of sterile disinfectant. And four drip
19:07trickled slowly from the blood transfusion bag into my veins. I stared out the window at the gray,
19:12overcast sky, my heart feeling far colder than my body. Giving my love to a man like Rex had been
19:18the cruelest irony of my life. Vivian sat beside me, holding my uninjured hand gently,
19:23her voice soft with comfort. He's not worth your tears, Leela. You deserve better.
19:29I forced a faint smile, but before I could say anything, the ward door slammed open with a crash,
19:35Rex stood in the doorway. His face livid with rage. There was no trace of guilt in his eyes,
19:40only Rob. Bitter accusation. He strode to the bedside, jabbing a finger inches from my nose.
19:45His voice a snarl. Leela, why didn't you tell me earlier your parents ran Ruth Group? If you had,
19:50how could I have offended both Ruth Group and Carter Group? Now look what you've done.
19:56I've been fired from the company and everything I've worked for is ruined. Are you satisfied?
20:01His shamelessness disgusted me. I told you more than once. You were just too impatient to listen,
20:07too busy. Disglissings my family affairs is trivial. Rex, you based by cameling a loafer.
20:13You did this to yourself. You deserve it. Stung by my words, he flew into a more hysterical rage.
20:20Blame me? If you hadn't spent all your time in that lab, neglecting yourself and turning into
20:25someone who no longer fit your expectations, would I have strayed? You never cared if I was tired after
20:31work. Even with all these family resources, you never once lifted a finger to help me. You never
20:35cared if I was tired after work. Even with all these family resources, you never once lifted
20:40a finger to help me. At that moment, Tiffany walked in. Yeah, Leela, to become one flesh in marriage.
20:46Rex's love for you faded a long time ago, but he still stayed with you out of duty. Yet you
20:51schemed
20:51against him like this. His layoff was your doing too, right? That's so mean. Rex was such a fool.
20:58Immediately, he was emboldened by her few words, and his gaze towards me turned even more venomous.
21:03I looked at this dramatic pair with utter scorn. I didn't help you.
21:07Why do you think your little company could manage to connect with Ruth Group?
21:11All on your own? Or was it through Tiffany's fake identity as the Ruth Arnress? Rex,
21:16the resources you stole from me didn't just feed you. They inflated your greed and your audacity.
21:21Rex's face paled, and he fell silent. I pressed on, my voice trembling with barely suppressed rage.
21:27You claimed to stay with me out of duty. Then why did you cheat?
21:32Why did you let others call me a lunatic and hit me, your legitimate wife?
21:36Rex, you destroyed your bright future with your own hands.
21:41I'd already prepared the documents to promote you to vice president of the company.
21:47Now, you don't deserve it.
21:54Tiffany shrieked in defense.
21:56We didn't hit you. You fell on your own.
21:59Yeah, right. Leela, don't be so dramatic.
22:01I stared at him, a crushing sense of sadness washing over me.
22:06I have a bleeding disorder, and you're aware of it. A small cut while chopping vegetables can
22:11make me bleed uncontrollably, yet you never cared. I lost so much blood this time,
22:18and you call me delicate. Do you know what I'm most grateful for now? That we don't have children.
22:25Otherwise, how pitiful they would be.
22:29I didn't mean it. Whether intentional or not, it doesn't matter anymore.
22:34Vivian spoke coldly, holding up her phone screen for us all to see.
22:37I found something interesting.
22:39Rex, the luxury goods you've given Tiffany over the years far exceed your legitimate income.
22:43You stole many of the gifts Leisha's father and I gave her to please that woman.
22:47As for the money you spent-
22:49I stared at the clear transfer records on the screen, stunned by Rex's audacity.
22:55You dared to embezzle company funds?
22:58I didn't.
22:59My father stood there with a stern face, two uniformed police officers behind him.
23:03Whether it's a false accusation, we'll find out soon.
23:08His gaze swept over Rex and Tiffany, finally resting on me with a look of tender concern.
23:15Officers, the evidence has been handed over. Go ahead and deal with them.
23:19The facade of hypocrisy on his face collapsed instantly, replaced by sheer terror.
23:24He lunged at Tiffany, frantically trying to tear off the diamond necklace around her neck and the luxury watch on
23:29her wrist.
23:30His movements were so rough that he almost knocked her over.
23:35Lila, Lila, Lila, believe me. I didn't know anything. I didn't do any of that.
23:44Leave. What's not through Lund?
23:45I'd do any of that. I only gave her these pieces of jewelry because I thought they were cheap replicas.
23:50They're yours. Here, I'm giving them back to you.
23:52Rex, what are you doing? You're hurting me.
23:54The bodyguard beside my father reacted instantly, stepping forward and hitting Rex's kneecap hard.
24:00With a sickening thug, Rex crumpled to the ground, letting out a sharp cry of pain.
24:04Daring to bully my daughter. My father's voice was like ice.
24:08Do you take me as nothing?
24:09He took a step forward, looking down at the cowering man on the floor.
24:13Then took a folder from his assistant and threw it directly into Rex's face.
24:16Embezzling company funds. Falsifying accounts.
24:19Sifling project money to support your lover. Rex Dillon, you must have a death wish.
24:25Papers scattered across the floor, revealing clear bank statements and account details that left Rex's face drained of all color.
24:31He looked up in panic, his gaze darting wildly to Tiffany, who was pale-faced beside him, and shouted,
24:37Mr. Ruth, it's not my fault! It's all Tiffany! She told me to do it all!
24:42She claimed to be your daughter. Saying that it didn't matter if we used the company's money.
24:47But might I stand I didn't, they gotta maver this money's money.
24:50I were thoughted you, Andrew Lee. No one would dare question it.
24:55She deceived me.
24:57Her lips trembled, but no sound came out.
25:00A cold dread crept from the soles of my feet to the top of my head when I heard that.
25:04It dawned on me that this man, no matter who stood beside him, could be so utterly selfish.
25:09So quick to discard anyone without a second thought.
25:12The love he once claimed ran deep.
25:14In his heart, it likely weighed less than the empty promises scribbled on paper.
25:18Rex was still scrambling to prove his loyalty.
25:21He even dropped to his knees and moved toward my father.
25:23Dad, we're family. Please forgive me this once. I'll treat Lila well from now on, I swear.
25:31His gaze suddenly fell on the blood transfusion bag beside my hand. And as it struck by a wonderful
25:35idea, he blurted out urgently.
25:37Lila has lost too much blood. Then let Tiffany make up for it with her blood. She can give blood
25:41instead!
25:46I shuddered all over, a wave of nausea crashing over me. How could he suggest something like
25:50that so casually? It was as if Tiffany weren't a living, breathing person,
25:54but just an object to be tossed aside whenever he pleased. We're not family.
25:59My voice was cold, frayed with the exhaustion of having used up every last ounce of strength.
26:04Rex, we're getting a divorce.
26:06No, we can't! He struggled to push himself up from the ground.
26:11I won't agree, Lila. I know I messed up, I'm sorry. Just give me another chance.
26:16It doesn't matter whether you agree or not. I closed my eyes, no longer able to bear the
26:21sight of his repulsive face. It's not your call to make. Later, Rex and Tiffany were taken away by
26:27the police. During my stay in the hospital, my parents and Vivian took turns looking after me.
26:32They were careful around me and never once mentioning Rex's name. They tried everything
26:36to lift my spirits, terrified that the ordeal would leave a permanent mark on me.
26:41Then came the day I was discharged. My mother took my hand, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
26:47Lila, come home and live with us. Your father, he misses you terribly.
26:57What do you say we have a family reunion dinner?
27:02Life had been easy for me since childhood because they got everything taken care of.
27:07Their only wish had always been for my safety and happiness.
27:11But as I got older, I became headstrong, devoting myself entirely to the world of scientific research.
27:17Sometimes, research could be dangerous. When they'd objected, I'd simply left home for five years,
27:23even refusing to invite them to my wedding out of sheer stubbornness. I'd known they were only
27:28afraid I'd get hurt. But I'd been too willful back then. They'd said that if I found someone reliable to
27:34marry, they'd let me continue my research without pressuring me to quit. Without a second thought,
27:39I'd married Rex, who'd seemed gentle and thoughtful at the time. But after we got married,
27:43my mother-in-law despised me for not having a child in five years, and Rex grew colder towards
27:48me with the passing year. I realized then that the only people who truly loved me unconditionally
27:53were my parents. I hadn't dared tell them what I'd been through, afraid to see the disappointment
27:59in their eyes and terrified they'd blame me for not following their advice. Rex owed his so-called
28:03triumph with the Ruth group entirely to me. I was the one who persuaded Vivian to pull strings
28:08for him when he had nothing to offer. But that very act of mine had stoked Rex's ambition and,
28:14in the end, revealed what kind of person he truly was. Back in the early days of our marriage,
28:18he had indeed been kind to me, caring and attentive. But everything changed after Tiffany appeared.
28:24Although my parents had never approved of my involvement in scientific research,
28:28they still pulled me into a proud hug whenever I won an important award. Rex, by contrast, always found
28:33a way to downplay my achievements. This time, I couldn't bear to break my parents' hearts again.
28:39I squeezed my mother's hand in return, my voice thick with emotion.
28:43Mom, I'm willing to go home. When I arrived at the house I hadn't stepped foot in for five years,
28:48everything felt just as it had been. My father, once so imposing in the business mart,
28:53teared up the moment he saw me walked in. He stepped forward, pulled me into a tight embrace,
28:57his shoulders trembling slightly, and finally let his tears fall freely. It's good you're back.
29:02I'm so glad. With my parents in my arms, the grievances I'd bottled up for five years burst
29:08forth like a flood. They didn't mention Rex at all, not a word. They just gently patted my back,
29:13wordlessly telling me this place would always be my safe haven. Later, the verdict was finally
29:17delivered. Rex was sentenced to seven years in prison for embezzlement and related charges,
29:21and Tiffany, as his accomplice, received a five-year term. Most of the jewelry Rex had stolen and
29:26gifted to Tiffany was recovered. Before the sentencing, Rex sent a message through his
29:29lawyer, begging to see me one last time. I refused flatly. The very thought of laying
29:34eyes on him now made my stomach churn. I once asked my father how much of the embezzled funds
29:38could be recovered. He sighed and shook his head. It can't be recovered. I share part of the blame.
29:44If I hadn't opened those doors for him, handed him control of the key projects for your sake,
29:49he never would have been able to siphon off the money so smoothly.
29:55He looked at me, his eyes gentle yet resolute. But it's okay. The foundation of Ruth Group won't
30:00be shaken by this amount. But I want you to know this. I'll support you continuing your scientific
30:05research. Feel free to do whatever you want, sweetie. I've got your back.
30:10Later, I threw myself back into my scientific research, diving headfirst into a new project
30:15and leading my team with renewed focus. Vivian later told me that after the incident,
30:19the hotel had overhauled its entire security system and implemented stricter identity
30:23verification procedures. Around that time, my mother started showing up at my lab almost
30:28daily with homemade lunches. She knew how easily I lost track of time once I was immersed in research,
30:33so she appointed herself my personal alarm clock. Every day at mealtime, she appeared right on schedule,
30:38gently nudging me away from my microscope and reminding me to nourish myself. Later, I led my team
30:43in developing an automated intelligent medical device. Soon after it hit the market, it sent
30:48shockwaves through the industry, hailed as a groundbreaking innovation. Standing on stage at
30:52the product launch, I explained our achievements with confidence and calm, facing countless astonished
30:56and admiring glances. As soon as I finished my speech and stepped off the stage, a tall,
31:01elegant man with a refined caminer stopped me. He wore a well-fitted dark suit, his bright eyes filled
31:06with undisguised admiration. Dr. Ruth, your presentation was truly wonderful. Handing me
31:11his business card. I'm Darnell Pansy, head of Cory Medical. I was wondering if I might have the honor
31:16of getting to know you better. I took his card and, meeting his clear sincere gaze, nodded. Of course.
31:21From then on, we crossed classes at various industry events and academic conferences. He always took the
31:27initiative to talk to me, offering insightful opinions and showing great respect and passion for
31:31scientific research. Later, at a charity gala, he invited me to dance. In the ballroom, he was graceful
31:37and courteous, his steps steady and his gaze warm. After the gala, he confessed to me, saying he admired
31:43my talent and felt sympathy for my past experiences, hoping to have the chance to take care of me.
31:48I didn't drown in the new romance and replied calmly, thank you for your kind offer, but it's too early
31:53to
31:53talk about this now. He showed no sign of frustration or pressure, only quiet understanding. And though he kept
31:59his distance, his concern was constant but we kept it that way for two years. In the sterile world of
32:04her lab, his quiet presence was a gentle androsian, a reminder that she was not alone. He would bring
32:09her tea when she was lost in her research, and tidy her desk when she was too focused to notice.
32:13My parents met him a few times and spoke highly of him, saying he had his eyes set on me,
32:18genuinely,
32:18not for status or gain on a sunny afternoon, he formally asked me to date again, looking into his eyes,
32:23eyes, as sincere as ever, and thinking of his quiet vigilance over these two years, I smiled and
32:28nodded. Okay.
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