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The Billionaire's Secret Wife HD
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00:02On the night of our engagement party, my fiance and Brandon Hayes threw me out.
00:07Then he walked back in with my best friend Chelsea on his arm.
00:12Her pregnant belly was on full displayed.
00:16I already knew what he would say next, and I was right.
00:26Chelsea's having my baby. She needs to be Mrs. Hayes.
00:30Once the kid is born, I'll marry you. I'll still be your husband.
00:35Everyone thought I would wait nine months for him.
00:38They were all wrong. After all, I had already waited 22 years.
00:50That same night, I said yes to Damien Standland.
00:54I married him and left the country.
00:58Three years later, Damien and I owned and ran Sterling Group.
01:03No one in tech dared to cross us.
01:06Now I was flying home for a tech summit.
01:09Damien missed his flight, so he sent a partner team.
01:13I stepped off the plane and saw a welcome banner.
01:16A few people stood holding it up for me.
01:19Then I saw the man holding the banner.
01:21It was Brandon, the fiancee who dumped me.
01:25Chelsea stood beside him with his usual buddies.
01:28She saw me, and her smile disappeared.
01:32Three years, and they had not changed at all.
01:35One of his friends looked me up and down, then mocked me.
01:40Brandon, isn't this the fiancee you dumped three years ago?
01:54Brandon saw that I was dressed very simply and then laughed.
01:57Can't even afford a decent outfit without me.
02:04His friends thought I was having a terrible time after leaving Brandon.
02:08They thought I had come back to beg for reconciliation.
02:11You vanished without a word three years ago.
02:13Now Brandon's rich, so you crawl back for scraps.
02:17You probably worked double shifts to buy that ticket.
02:21An Ivy grad.
02:22And now look how far you've fallen.
02:25Beg Brandon nicely, and maybe he'll give you a job.
02:28They all laughed at their own joke.
02:31My plain shirt looked cheap to them.
02:33It was custom cuchar cut from the finest silk.
02:36A famous designer made it for me alone.
02:38They had no clue who I really was.
02:41The banner over their heads said Mrs. Sterling.
02:44That name was mine, and they had no idea.
02:49It's good you're back, Aria.
02:51I'm pregnant again, and I could use some help.
02:53You'd make a fine nanny, and the pay is good.
02:56You've still got that nutritionist certification.
02:59Chelsea's kid is picky, and she's pregnant and fussy.
03:01So you'll handle their three meals every day.
03:03They wanted me to cook for them every day.
03:06He still thought I was the same area bentlet from before.
03:10I couldn't be bothered to explain to him.
03:12The long flight made me very tired, and I yawned.
03:17My eyes watered, and Brandon read it wrong.
03:21He thought I was crying over him.
03:28Just kneel and beg me, Aria.
03:30Once Chelsea has my baby, I'll divorce her.
03:33Then I'll marry you and make it right.
03:36I glanced sideways at Chelsea's face.
03:39Her nails were digging into her own palm.
03:42She saw me as a threat.
03:44The whole thing was too stupid, so I laughed.
03:47My laugh only made Brandon angrier.
03:50Don't be ungrateful, Aria.
03:52I'm doing you a huge favor right now.
03:55I know you're still hurt, but understand him.
03:59He only pities me as a single mother.
04:01Chelsea pretended to understand and took Brandon's side.
04:06Deep down, Brandon still cares about you.
04:09She took my hand and slid the bracelet off her wrist.
04:13Then she pushed it onto my hand.
04:15This is the Hayes family emerald bracelet.
04:18His late mother left it to me.
04:21I'm returning it to you, so don't blame him.
04:23Before I could react, Brandon snatched it back.
04:27She deserves this?
04:28She only deserves things from street stalls.
04:31Chelsea smiled at me.
04:33Sure she had won.
04:35That braceletlet was worth $2 million at most.
04:38My sapphire earrings were worth $30 million.
04:40I stopped caring about it a long time ago.
04:43I had no energy left to argue.
04:45The early pregnancy made me tired and sick.
04:48I only wanted to reach the hotel.
04:51Weren't you all here to pick me up?
04:55Let's just get going.
04:57They paused and traded a few looks.
04:59Then they laughed loud enough to draw stares.
05:03Brandon shoved my suitcase to the ground.
05:12You think we came out here to fetch you?
05:15Don't flatter yourself, Aria.
05:17Back already and dying to marry me?
05:21You see this banner?
05:23Chelsea pointed the banner and grinned.
05:25We are here for Mrs. Sterling herself.
05:30How dare you impersonate Mrs. Sterling?
05:34It could get you killed.
05:36That actually made me want to smile.
05:38Her threats kept missing the real target.
05:41I held her stare and let it sit.
05:42My calm only made her push harder.
05:48Chelsea got nervous.
05:50Mrs. Sterling invited me to her very first tea.
05:54And you're not even worthy of helping her with her bag.
05:56She looked smug inside.
05:58I almost laughed out loud.
06:00I had no plan to attend that tea at all.
06:03It was only a polite excuse I gave.
06:06I had married a man she could imagine.
06:09Chelsea had no idea who she was bragging to.
06:13Before I could speak, Chelsea cut in again.
06:16Mr. Sterling never touched another woman in 20 years.
06:21He stayed faithful just to wait for his wife.
06:25The whole circle calls it a famous love story.
06:28After the wedding, he spoiled her even harder.
06:33Every woman alive.
06:34Evie's Mrs. Sterling now.
06:36How dare you covet her position.
06:43I let her brag and kept my face still.
06:47Her words warmed something deep in my chest.
06:52This is for you, my princess.
06:55Three years of marriage had built that life.
06:57Damien rose to the top.
06:59And so did I.
07:01My name now carried weight everywhere.
07:05Mrs. Sterling is pregnant with her second child.
07:09Three years had changed everything except her.
07:11Chelsea thought my silence meant fear.
07:14So Mr. Sterling bought her rare Sapphire earrings.
07:18They cost $30 million if you can imagine.
07:24You only wear $2 junk from a cart.
07:28She had no clue those were the very same pair.
07:32My sapphire earrings caught the bright sunlight.
07:35Chelsea's eyes snapped straight to my ears.
07:38She went pale and then she screamed.
07:42Aren't those the exact pair Mrs. Sterling has?
07:46Everyone turned and stared at my ears.
07:50Then Chelsea launched for them with both hands.
07:53Chelsea grabbed an earring and yanked it hard.
07:59The post ripped my ear and drew blood.
08:02I sucked in a sharp breath from the pain.
08:05She turned earring over and laughed.
08:07This is a fake.
08:09Just a cheap copy.
08:10I knew a broke nobody could never have the same things as Mrs. Sterling.
08:19You must have bought this from a roadside stall.
08:23The crowd heard the word fake and laughed.
08:25After all, three years ago I threw myself at this man.
08:29Now my husband sat in the Forbes top ten.
08:32Damien was ruthless at work, but gentle and considerate to me.
08:37He had never once let me get hurt.
08:39If he saw this, none of them would survive whole.
08:43Give it back and I'll let this go.
08:46Otherwise, you have no idea what is coming.
08:49Chelsea didn't believe a word I said.
08:52She even threw my earrings on the ground.
08:54What?
08:55Do you really think of yourself as Mrs. Sterling?
08:57I've met her and she has real grace.
09:00A broke woman could never compare to that.
09:03I had never set foot in a single gala.
09:06So where had this woman ever seen my face?
09:10Before I could even react, Chelsea stepped up to me.
09:14She grabbed my hand hard.
09:18Kneel and apologize to me right now.
09:22Do it.
09:23And I'll leave you in one piece.
09:26I opened my mouth to say his full name.
09:29My husband is really da-
09:35Brandon kicked the back of my knee hard.
09:37I crashed down onto the floor.
09:39Apologize to Chelsea.
09:45His friends looked down at me on the floor.
09:49Then Mason leaned in and started mocking me all over again.
09:59Brandon already forgave you for vanishing on him?
10:03We finally got our chance to welcome Mrs. Sterling.
10:06Now you want to ruin it for all of us?
10:10They thought I had come to wreck their big chance.
10:15I finally understood why they were here.
10:19Brandon's company needed a big technology upgrade soon.
10:23The Hayes family could only win it by impressing Mrs. Sterling.
10:27So they had come to flatter her in person.
10:32If you make us miss out on Mrs. Sterling, you'll be punished.
10:38I almost felt sorry for how little they knew.
10:42I forced myself to stand up despite the pain.
10:46I met Brandon's angry eyes.
10:49For a second, he looked uneasy.
10:56She grabbed my other ear and pulled hard.
10:58This earring is cheap junk nobody wanted.
11:01It suits you perfectly, area.
11:03Even for show, don't joke about Mr. Sterling.
11:06Mason also sided with Chelsea.
11:09They were all convinced I was a fraud.
11:11I witnessed this scene firsthand at our engagement party three years ago.
11:22Wherever Chelsea stood, my dignity meant nothing.
11:30Then Brandon pulled a card from his wallet.
11:32He threw it straight at my face.
11:40He spoke down to me the whole time.
11:44Take this and buy yourself some decent clothes.
11:48My number hasn't changed, so call me tonight.
11:51I'll pick you up and take you home.
11:53My grandmother has been asking about you.
11:56Settle in first, then come work for me.
11:59Once Chelsea has the baby, you'll be Mrs. Hayes.
12:02I can fund anything you want now, Aria.
12:06Let's forget the past and live well together.
12:09He really believed he was saving me.
12:12I looked down at the card on the floor.
12:15Its daily limit was $200,000.
12:19I touched the black card inside my bag.
12:25Damien had given me one with no limit.
12:28His little card was a joke to me.
12:31Chelsea believed the card had finally made me give in.
12:35Chelsea tugged at her collar and smirked.
12:37Aren't you going to pick it up, Aria?
12:40You don't even make that in a year.
12:43She turned to Brandon with a sweet pout.
12:46I saw a $50,000 bag I want.
12:50Buy it for me, please.
12:52Carry it to the contract bid in three days.
12:55Come with me and see how my world works.
12:59He thought he was showing off his power.
13:02I had heard he never brought a date to events.
13:06Now he was breaking that rule for her.
13:10I figured it was the perfect time for him to go broke.
13:13His whole company would not survive that bid.
13:17Chelsea looked happy.
13:18The whole display turned my stomach.
13:21The early pregnancy made the nausea worse.
13:24My disgust must have shown on my face.
13:27To Chelsea, that look was a deep insult.
13:32She marched over and slapped me across the face.
13:39Then she spoke softly, as if I had hurt her.
13:43What is your problem, Aria?
13:46Are you jealous of me?
13:47I wiped my cheek and gave her a cold smile.
13:53I hope you're still this proud in three days.
14:01Hey, wife.
14:02Did they send someone for you?
14:04Get to the hotel and rest early, okay?
14:06Damien was still busy with work.
14:08I didn't want him to be distracted by me.
14:10So I lied.
14:14They picked me up, I'm fine.
14:20He still called me every few hours.
14:23I hung up and let the old memories come.
14:26Three years ago, I ignored my parents' warnings.
14:37I only wanted to marry my first love, Brandon.
14:44Chelsea was my best friend back then.
14:46The one I trusted with everything.
14:48At our engagement, he walked in with Chelsea.
14:53He shamed my whole family in one night.
14:56Chelsea's having my baby.
14:58She needs to be Mrs. Hayes.
15:00Once the kid is born, I'll marry you.
15:02I'll still be your husband.
15:08That same night, Damien asked me to marry him.
15:12He had loved me quietly for years.
15:18We left together and started fresh abroad.
15:21After the wedding, he spoiled me more each day.
15:24Soon I was carrying our second child.
15:27I had everything I once begged Brandon for.
15:30If not for this work trip, I would have stayed home.
15:33I would never have had to see Brandon again.
15:36But the contract bid was only three days away.
15:41That was where their whole world would fall apart.
15:44Three days later, Damien was tied up with work.
15:47So I went to the venue alone.
15:49Before I could go in, I ran into Brandon.
15:52Chelsea stood beside him in a fancy gown.
15:54Brandon saw me and his mouth curled up.
15:56You knew I'd be here, so you came running?
15:59Drop the cheap tricks.
16:00They don't work on me.
16:02Dress that shabby.
16:04You'll embarrass Mr. Sterling.
16:05While I'm still being nice, go crawl back home.
16:08This event is not for people like you.
16:10He pulled out a gold-trimmed invitation.
16:13He waved it right in front of my face.
16:15Do you see this?
16:16Only invited guests get inside.
16:17Do you even have one of these?
16:19I had no patience for their games.
16:21I turned and walked toward the entrance.
16:23A greeter stepped up and blocked my way.
16:25The greeter spoke in a polite, firm voice.
16:27Ma'am, please show me your invitation.
16:29Without it, I can't let you inside.
16:31I had not asked Damien to announce me.
16:34But the venue manager knew my face well.
16:36Please go and bring your manager out here.
16:38He will tell you exactly who I am.
16:40Brandon laughed so hard, he bent over.
16:43You think you're worthy of knowing the manager?
16:45That man answers to no one but Mr. Sterling.
16:47Even the Hayes family steps aside for him.
16:50I ignored Brandon and turned back to the greeter.
16:52Please, just go get your manager.
16:54Chelsea exploded the second she heard that.
16:57Don't you dare move.
16:58Everyone in this city knows the Hayes name.
17:00If we don't know her, the manager won't either.
17:02The poor grandeur froze and twisted his sleeve.
17:05She looked too scared to do anything.
17:06I swallowed my anger and pulled out my phone.
17:09I was about to call Damien for help.
17:11My thumb hovered over the call button.
17:15Then Brandon leaned over and saw my screen.
17:17He read the contact name I had saved.
17:20The name on it said husband.
17:21So you're married now?
17:23Cheating on your husband, are you?
17:24He snatched the phone right out of my hand.
17:27Then he hurled it down onto the floor.
17:29The screen cracked and went black at once.
17:31I had not even reacted yet.
17:33That was when Chelsea noticed my necklace.
17:35A pink diamond pendant rested against my throat.
17:37Her eyes locked onto it and went wide.
17:39She reached out and ripped it off my neck.
17:42Chelsea turned the pendant over in her hand.
17:44She raised her voice for the whole crowd.
17:46Nice trick you little thief.
17:48Yesterday a fake earring.
17:50Today a stolen pendant.
17:52You'll do anything to seduce Mr. Sterling.
17:54People around the door turned to stare.
17:56This is the rare piece he bought yesterday.
17:59They call it priceless love.
18:01It supposedly cost him billions of dollars.
18:03Did you steal it off Mrs. Sterling?
18:06Mr. Sterling adores his wife above everything.
18:09Ruin her mood and your life is over.
18:12She turned and pointed at Brandon.
18:14Mr. Hayes, do you know this woman?
18:17Brandon looked at me with disgust.
18:18No, I never deal with gutter trash.
18:21Chelsea smiled.
18:22Sure she had trapped me.
18:23Then she lifted the pendant high over the floor.
18:28Chelsea threw the pendant down onto the marble.
18:31It split into two broken pieces.
18:34She grabbed my hair and forced me down.
18:36Then she dug her sharp heel into my hand.
18:38Let go of me.
18:39I am married to Damien.
18:41A slap landed before I could finish.
18:44I'll get rid of you for Mrs. Sterling.
18:46I'll tell her all about it over tea.
18:48I held my throbbing hand and looked up.
18:50I stared straight at Brandon Dens calmly.
18:52Control your woman or I'll bankrupt you today.
18:56Brandon rolled his eyes at me.
18:58Are you done with the act, Aria?
19:00It's just a pricey necklace.
19:01Why steal it?
19:02Beg me and I'll buy you a dozen.
19:04I gave a short laugh.
19:05Brandon, do you really think you're worthy?
19:07Brandon opened his mouth to fire back.
19:09Then the whole entrance fell silent.
19:11Every guest holding an invitation straightened up.
19:14They smoothed their clothes and bowed their heads.
19:16They were getting ready to welcome someone.
19:18Brandon grabbed my arm and pulled me aside.
19:20Mr. Sterling is here, so behave yourself.
19:23I'll beg him to spare your life.
19:25Once Chelsea's baby comes, I'll marry you.
19:27You'll be the main wife.
19:28She'll be second.
19:29I almost laughed in his face.
19:31He thought he was some old world lord.
19:33Keeping a wife and a mistress is just bigamy.
19:36I shook him off and walked forward.
19:38Damien came toward me holding our little boy.
19:40He kissed my forehead and said one word.
19:43The crowd at the door froze in shock.
19:46Every one of them gasped the same word.
19:50My two-year-old son ran straight into my arms.
19:54He pressed his little face to my hot cheek.
19:56He felt right away that something was wrong.
19:59Mommy, why's your face so hot?
20:01Did someone bully you, mommy?
20:03My hurt hand twished at his words.
20:05Mommy, what happened to your hand?
20:07Put me down so I can see.
20:09He kept calling me mommy, over and over.
20:12The crowd's eyes swung to me in shock.
20:14Their mouths hung open in disbelief.
20:16The people who had mocked me looked away.
20:18I crouched down and pinched his soft cheek.
20:20Mommy is fine, sweetheart.
20:21I smiled at him as gently as I could.
20:24My son touched the heel mark on my hand.
20:27He blew on the wound, soft and careful.
20:29Two tears slipped down and landed on my skin.
20:32Mommy, who did this to you?
20:33His body was small, but his voice was firm.
20:35He sounded just like his father.
20:37Damien reached down and took my hand.
20:39He copied our son and blew on the wound.
20:41It was a simple, tender thing to do.
20:43But Damien already looked furious.
20:44Everyone nearby held their breath.
20:46The crowd quietly opened a path for him.
20:48Damien stood a full head above me.
20:50I could not see his face from there.
20:52Still, I could tell he was very angry.
20:54I knew then that he was truly furious.
20:59While I carried our son, Damien changed.
21:02After I became pregnant with our second child,
21:04he turned down every event.
21:06He came straight home from work each day.
21:08This pregnancy had been even harder on me.
21:10One night I craved Nashville hot chicken.
21:12He flew it in overnight on a private jet.
21:15It was waiting for me the next morning.
21:18Only this huge tech deal had kept him away.
21:20That gap had handed Brandon his chance.
21:23My son tugged on Damien's sleeve.
21:25Daddy, a bad person hurt mommy.
21:28We have to punish them together.
21:30He stepped forward and felt something underfoot.
21:32He looked down and saw my broken pendant.
21:35It was a pink diamond, cut just for me.
21:38My own name was carved into the stone.
21:40My son held the shattered pieces up high.
21:42Daddy, isn't this the gift you gave mommy?
21:45Damien took the broken stone in his hand.
21:47He saw the stone split in two.
21:49His eyes looked angrier than I had ever seen.
21:51He crushed the coffee cup in his other hand.
21:53Damien dropped the crushed cup on the floor.
21:55He pulled a chair over and sat me down.
21:58He started checking me for any other wounds.
22:00The lighting was too dim to see well.
22:02Then he spoke to the whole room.
22:03Turn on every light in here. Now!
22:06Bright light hit me from every side.
22:08Damien saw the red slap mark on my face.
22:11His jaw tightened.
22:13Who hit you?
22:17I will make him pay with his life.
22:19I took his hand and spoke softly.
22:21I'm fine, husband.
22:23Arya, I am your husband.
22:25I keep you safe and I cherish you.
22:28No one gets to hurt you and walk away.
22:30I swear they will pay for this.
22:32I could not hold my feelings in anymore.
22:34My voice shook as the tears finally fell.
22:37Husband, they all bullied me.
22:39The people who bullied me started shaking.
22:41An hour ago I was a nobody to crush.
22:43Now I was the famous Mrs. Sterling.
22:45They begged me with their frightened eyes.
22:47I had worn the sapphire earrings the whole time.
22:49I had told them again and again who I was.
22:52Not one of them had believed me.
22:53Now that they knew, they wanted to vanish.
22:55Then Chelsea's sister Britton strolled over.
22:57Arya, where did you rent this actor?
22:59He's handsome. Send him to my company.
23:01You can't even afford a real outfit.
23:03Yet you hired an actor to play husband?
23:05You must be broke and out of work.
23:07We need cleaners, so come try out.
23:09Brittany had missed the whole scene at the door.
23:11She only recognized my face from before.
23:13Damien hated showing off in public.
23:15So very few people knew me or our son.
23:17She was dressed up to hunt a rich husband.
23:19Flattering rich wives was her way in.
23:22Chelsea was the one who opened that door for her.
23:24Putting me down always made Chelsea happy.
23:26Usually a crowd followed Chelsea's lead.
23:29This time they all just watched in silence.
23:32Brittany sensed the mood and turned to Damien.
23:34She laid her hand on his tie.
23:36Hey handsome.
23:37Dump Arya and come with me.
23:40I'll give you the good life.
23:41Then she looked over at my son.
23:43Cute kid.
23:43You two look alike.
23:44I'll raise him too.
23:48I almost felt sorry for Brittany.
23:50She had no idea what she was touching.
23:52Anyone could tell Damien was powerful.
23:54No hired actor could act like that.
23:56Since he chose me, he shut everyone else out.
23:59Many who tried to climb into his bed had paid.
24:01Brittany got scared and moved toward Chelsea.
24:03But Chelsea could barely save herself now.
24:06She did not dare be linked to her sister.
24:08So Chelsea spun around and slapped Brittany hard.
24:11Brittany stood there, stunned and blinking.
24:13Sis!
24:14What's wrong?
24:15I was helping you!
24:16Shut your mouth right now.
24:18You just insulted Mr. and Mrs. Stangling.
24:20Do you have a death wish?
24:22Brittany's face went blank with terror.
24:24Mr. Sterling?
24:25Mr. Sterling?
24:26I offended them?
24:27His name was feared at home and abroad.
24:29A warm stain spread down Brittany's dress.
24:32My son pointed and spoke in his small voice.
24:34Mommy!
24:35Daddy!
24:35Look!
24:36She got so scared she peed!
24:38Damien frowned and waved his guards over.
24:40The guards dragged Brittany out of the hall.
24:43Everyone could tell what she had blurted out.
24:45She had only said what Chelsea was thinking.
24:48Damien called in his personal doctor at once.
24:50The doctor knelt down to treat my hand.
24:52A sharp sting pulled a cry from me.
24:54Damien turned on the doctor in an instant.
24:56You can't even apply the medicine right?
24:58The poor doctor's hands began to shake.
25:00I steadied my voice and looked at him.
25:02He calmed down the moment I said his name.
25:05Aria.
25:06He took a slow breath and stepped back.
25:10I gave the doctor a small, calm nod.
25:13His hands steadied under my words.
25:15He finished wrapping my hand in clean gauze.
25:18Mr. Sterling, your wife will be fine.
25:20The baby is stable and healthy too.
25:21The wound looks bad, but it won't scar.
25:23Damien just watched me without a word.
25:25He looked less tense.
25:27He had felt this way once before.
25:28It was the night I nearly lost our son.
25:31I knew he was ready to punish them.
25:32Brandon and Chelsea were already finished.
25:35Damien finally turned to the people around us.
25:38Tell me everything since my wife landed.
25:40If I have to dig it up myself, you'll regret it.
25:43Every guest knew exactly what that meant.
25:45They all wanted the Sterling family's favor.
25:48Choosing the Hayes over Sterling was no choice at all.
25:50Brandon still did not grasp how bad this was.
25:53He just felt a hot anger in his chest.
25:55He hated how close I stood to Damien.
25:57I would not even spare him a glance.
25:59But his business needed the Hayes deal alive.
26:01So he forced his temper back down.
26:04He decided to speak up first.
26:06Mr. Sterling, none of this was my intent.
26:08I was Aria's fiancé, you see.
26:10Now that she's back, I look after her.
26:12He could not have picked worse words.
26:14Fiancé and look after both struck Damien's nerves.
26:19Brandon had never faced real failure.
26:21He came from money and expected the world to bow.
26:24Even after dumping me, he felt no guilt.
26:26He truly believed I would wait for him.
26:28He gazed at me, still hoping I would turn back.
26:30I watched the veins rise on Damien's hand.
26:32Brandon saw my silence and grew smug.
26:35Mr. Sterling knows how hard Aria once chased me.
26:38Looking after an old flame is only natural.
26:39Damien moved to step forward at him.
26:41I caught his arm and held him back.
26:43One strike from him and Brandon would not stand.
26:46Brandon, you and I are the past.
26:48Hear me clearly once and for all.
26:50In this life, I have only one man.
26:52His name is Damien Sterling.
26:54Damien's face finally relaxed.
26:56He seemed to love hearing me say it.
26:58Brandon refused to give up even then.
27:00Brandon truly believed I was lying to provoke him.
27:03In his mind, Chelsea would have the baby and he would divorce her.
27:06Then I would come crawling back to him.
27:08Turn back and both our kids will call you mom.
27:10His words made my stomach turn.
27:12Damien looked calm on the surface,
27:14but I knew he was raging underneath.
27:16I looked disgusted.
27:18That seemed to settle Damien down.
27:19He even let out a low laugh.
27:21What are you laughing at?
27:25He pulled me into his arms and held me.
27:28Arya, you said I'm your only man.
27:30My son rolled his eyes beside us.
27:32The shocked guests now looked plainly envious.
27:34Mr. Sterling really listened to her.
27:36Brandon watched our happy little family and looked defeated.
27:39His shoulders dropped and he looked lost.
27:42You think you can compare to my dad?
27:44My son did not like Brandon either.
27:47Noah started insulting him.
27:49You're shorter, uglier and poorer than my dad.
27:52He looked Brandon over with open disgust.
27:55Head to toe.
27:56You're reek of broke.
27:57The guests broke into roaring laughter.
28:00Brandon's forehead beaded with sweat.
28:02Everyone knew his rise was built on my family's money.
28:05Chelsea's face twisted.
28:06She was a mother and could not bear it.
28:08No one was allowed to call her kids unwanted.
28:10Jealousy made her lose the last of her reason.
28:13She yanked off the heel she had stomped me with.
28:16You little brat insult my children!
28:18I'll make you pay for that!
28:19The heel hit his small back.
28:21My face went pale when I saw it.
28:23I panicked and plunged toward my son.
28:26Then my body gave out and everything went dark.
28:31After that, the memories went blurry.
28:33I heard Damien and my son calling my name.
28:36They begged me not to fall asleep.
28:38When I opened my eyes, I smelled disinfectant.
28:41My best friend Zoe sat beside the bed.
28:43She saw me wake and threw her arms around me.
28:47Aria!
28:48You're finally awake!
28:50Any longer and those two would lose it!
28:52They'd have torn this whole hospital apart!
28:56That was exactly what they would do.
28:59I touched my belly and looked at her, worried.
29:03Zoe understood before I said a word.
29:05She patted my hand and smiled.
29:09Relax!
29:10The baby is perfectly healthy.
29:12The doctor said you fainted from shock.
29:14That Chelsea is vile.
29:16Hitting a tiny child.
29:20The thought of my son made me panic.
29:22How are my boy and Damies?
29:24Relax!
29:25The two of them are fine.
29:28But you had so many bodyguards there.
29:30How did Noah get hurt, with you shielding him?
29:35But he's my Noah.
29:37Of course I'd shield him.
29:40Zoe rolled her eyes at me.
29:43That clever little boy, he protects you.
29:46I asked where Damien and Noah had gone.
29:50Zoe lit up and told me everything.
29:53This had all happened while I was unconscious.
29:56The two of them had gone to settle the score.
30:02By the time Aunt Zoe reached me, I was already unconscious.
30:07Damien and Noah had both gone white with fear.
30:10My little boy had stabbed a fork throughout Chelsea's hand.
30:16No one knew where a child found that kind of strength.
30:19Then Damien learned everything they had done to me.
30:22He destroyed every single person who had hurt me.
30:25Brandon's company collapsed overnight.
30:27His arms and legs were broken.
30:29He was left more dead than alive.
30:31Chelsea fared no better.
30:32Her hands had ripped my earrings and smashed my pendant.
30:35Those hands would never grab anyone again.
30:37She lost everything.
30:38Brandon, the engagement, all of it.
30:41Neither of them would ever hurt anyone again.
30:43I heard it all and understood their love.
30:46But Noah was so small to see such things.
30:48I worried the blood might haunt his dreams.
30:52Still, I wanted our children safe and happy.
30:55While I sat lost in thought, the door flew open.
30:58A big shape and a small one rushed in.
31:01Noah shoved Zoe right out of the way.
31:04Aria, you're finally awake.
31:06Damien's voice shook as he reached me.
31:09Feeling better?
31:10You and the baby are both safe.
31:12I'm fine, Damien.
31:13His eyes were red around the rims.
31:15Even broken bones had never made him cry.
31:18I turned and looked at my little boy.
31:21Noah, did your daddy scold you?
31:24Noah lowered his head and answered stubbornly.
31:27No.
31:28You're lying, you won't even look at me.
31:31I always knew when my own son lied.
31:34No matter how I asked, he would not budge.
31:39I pulled my son into a tight hug.
31:41Then I shot Damien a warning look.
31:43Damien dropped his head, looking guilty.
31:47Mommy, this time it was my fault.
31:50I won't ever let you get hurt again.
31:52Mommy, I'm sorry.
31:54I felt sad and touched when I saw his little face.
31:57Noah is still small, so I protect you.
32:00See, Mommy is just fine.
32:02Don't worry.
32:03Zoe took my son out of the room.
32:07Now it was just Damien and me.
32:09He insisted on seeing the wound himself.
32:11It's wrapped in gauze, there's nothing to see.
32:13He would not let it go at all.
32:15He even copied our son's pleading face.
32:18Fine, what's the harm in showing you?
32:20I slid the gown off my shoulder.
32:22Damien touched the wound very gently.
32:25Aria, this will never happen again.
32:26What, are you gonna guard me all day?
32:28Yes, I won't go anywhere without you.
32:30It started as a joke, but he meant it.
32:33Okay, I believe you.
32:35In this life, I'll have only Damien.
32:37I want to stay with him forever.
32:40Damien gave a big grin.
32:43I leaned in and kissed him without thinking.
32:50Damien, this time, I will be the one who loves you.
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