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00:00I had meticulously planned our ninth wedding anniversary party even going so far as to invite
00:07numerous friends and guests to celebrate with us. Before the party began, I found myself upstairs
00:13outside the study door, watching my husband with his arms wrapped around his secretary.
00:18Natalie was nestled against Jack's chest, her face flushed with post-intimacy satisfaction.
00:24When are you going to make our relationship public? Natalie asked breathlessly,
00:28her voice sultry as she melted against Jack's embrace. Jack took her hand in his.
00:34Soon, he replied. When Jack spotted me, his expression immediately turned serious.He grabbed
00:40the wine glass beside him and hurled it in my direction, striking me square in the forehead.
00:45Who gave you permission to spy on us? I clutched my bleeding head, stumbling and tumbling down the
00:51stairs, curling up in pain at the bottom.He and Natalie stood on the second floor, looking down
00:56at me with disdain. Natalie is carrying my child. From now on, you take care of her meals.
01:04Three different dishes every day. No repeats. You help her have a safe delivery. And pack your things.
01:13Move from our bedroom to the guest room. You're nothing more than Natalie's nanny now.
01:18I said nothing, struggling to my feet and grabbing the suitcase I had already packed. I walked calmly toward the
01:25front door. The butler moved to stop me, but Jack laughed coldly. Let her make a scene. She could never
01:31bear to leave me. Mark my words. Within three days, she'll come crawling back, begging for my forgiveness.
01:41As soon as he finished speaking, the guest's present began to snicker. Just as I was about to step out
01:47of
01:47the mansion, Jack suddenly called after me. Leave your cross necklace behind. Natalie's been having
01:54nightmares lately. That necklace was all I had left of my parents. Meeting my tear-filled eyes,
02:00his tone remained ice cold. How much money will it take for you to give Natalie that necklace? Nine years
02:07of marriage, living like dirt beneath his feet. What was that worth? I couldn't be bothered to calculate,
02:12but I knew that if I didn't comply and hand over the necklace. He'd fly into a rage and have
02:18his
02:18bodyguards take it by force. Just like the last time they'd stolen my other belongings,
02:23I removed the necklace and fastened it around Natalie's neck, saying to her. I wish you and the baby
02:30your caring health and safety. Hearing this blessing, Jack's expression softened slightly,
02:37offering me a small concession. As long as you behave yourself,
02:42my child will be your child too. The moment he finished speaking,
02:46the necklace around Natalie's neck suddenly slipped and shattered on the floor.
02:50Seeing that the fragments had cut Natalie's leg, Jack immediately swept her up in his arms,
02:55carrying her princess-style to a chair while barking orders at the butler to call the family doctor.
03:00His frantic concern made everyone present look at me with barely concealed amusement.
03:05The whole scene was so absurd that even I found it ridiculous sigh in his eyes,
03:09even if his wife were dying. It wouldn't matter as much as his mistress getting a tiny scratch,
03:14I gripped the handle of my suitcase tighter and turned to leave, but Jack grabbed my wrist,
03:19his voice frigid. Apologize.
03:22What? Before I could finish, he dragged me down, forcing me to my knees beside Natalie's feet. Damn,
03:27my knees scraped against the jade fragments, blood staining the white marble floor. Seeing the blood,
03:33Jack's eyes flashed with disgust, and he released his grip. You deliberately sabotaged Natalie's
03:39necklace and injured her. Don't you owe her an apology? After nine years of marriage to Jack,
03:46I'm sorry, had become practically my catchphrase. I bit my lower lip until I tasted blood,
03:51then resignedly stood up and bowed deeply to Natalie, saying I'm sorry, three times before looking at Jack
03:57with detached indifference. Is that enough? He stared at the blood on my lips, his chest visibly
04:04rising and falling. Stop putting on that disgusting, pitiful act. Before I could respond,
04:10the family doctor arrived in a rush, Jack shoved me aside and led the doctor to Natalie's side,
04:16while his attention was completely focused on her, I quickly walked out of the mansion,
04:20just as I reached the entrance. I heard two crisp car horns, seeing the Maybach outside the iron
04:26gates. I quickened my pace, but before the gates could fully open, two bodyguards suddenly rushed
04:31out and forcibly dragged me back into the mansion. They brought me to the study, where Jack tied me to
04:38a chair and ordered the staff to use a thick needle to draw my blood. Through the half-open door,
04:43I heard the doctor speaking to Jack. Both Mrs. Evelyn and Miss Natalie have a negative blood type,
04:51but Mrs. Evelyn has a history of congenital heart disease. Forcibly drawing blood could trigger acute
05:01shock. I suggest we transfer her to a hospital first, before giving Miss Natalie the transfusion
05:10for her anemia. Don't try to persuade me otherwise, Jack's voice was ice cold. Your job is to make Natalie
05:17better. I'll handle everything else. Hearing Jack's approaching footsteps, I slowly closed my eyes.
05:24Does it hurt? His tone carried a rare note of comfort. Just bear with it a little longer.
05:31We'll be done soon. I turned my head away, too tired to waste words on him. After drawing 800 milliliters
05:38of blood, my lips had turned purple just then. Natalie's coughing echoed from the master bedroom.
05:43Jack immediately stopped the doctor from removing the needle, demanding double the amount. The doctor
05:49was sweating profusely as he tried to dissuade him, saying that drawing more blood might kill me.
05:54Jack hesitated for two seconds before saying only. Natalie is pregnant. Her needs come first. But.
06:02I interrupted the doctor. Draw it. Just let me leave afterward. Jack looked at my bloodless face,
06:09anger churning in his eyes that he opened his mouth as if to ask whether I really intended to
06:14make such a scene by running away from home. But Natalie's sweet call of my darling, instantly
06:19pulled his attention away. And I passed out from blood loss. I woke up on a hospital bed,
06:24having just recovered from shock due to severe blood loss. I saw Jack sitting beside the bed,
06:29reviewing documents. After we stared at each other for a long moment, he expressionlessly brought over a
06:35bowl of oatmeal and tried to feed me. I shook my head. I can do it myself. Watching me eat
06:41half the
06:41bowl, Jack asked. Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere? I deflected his question. Give me my phone.
06:49Perhaps my tone was too distant because he froze for a few seconds before having the butler bring my
06:54phone over. Seeing the string of missed calls on my phone, Jack asked out of nowhere. Who called?
07:00He never asked about such things before to a flash of irritation crossed my eyes as I simply said.
07:06No one you know. Jack loosened the top button of his shirt and looked down at me. How long are
07:12you
07:12going to keep throwing this tantrum? Besides me, who else would put up with your terrible attitude? In the
07:21past, whenever he got angry, I would always reflect on my own behavior while trying my best to appease him.
07:27But now, I simply pointed at his vibrating phone and reminded him emotionlessly.
07:33Natalie's calling you. Hearing this, Jack's eyes immediately lit up with joy. Out of habit,
07:39he stepped away from me and went into the hallway to take the call. As soon as he left, my
07:45phone rang.
07:46When I answered, the person on the other end spoke urgently before I could say anything.
07:51Weren't you supposed to come find me? Are you having second thoughts?
07:56No. I'm not having second thoughts. There was just an accident.
08:02An accident? What happened to you? I need to come back to the country immediately.
08:09I interrupted his rambling, looking down and pressing my lips together.
08:13Just give me a few more days.
08:15When Jack returned to the room, I had just hung up the phone. He caught sight of the long-absent
08:21smile at the corner of my mouth and felt an inexplicable tightness in his chest. But he had
08:28promised to go back and sing lullabies to Natalie and the baby, so he didn't have time to ask who
08:35I'd
08:35been talking to. It must have been that cousin who often visited me after marrying into this family,
08:42my social. Circle had been reduced to only female relatives. He picked up his documents and said
08:49without looking back. I have some business at the company. I'll come back tomorrow.
08:55But tomorrow, the day after, and the day after. That, he never appeared. Instead, through mutual friends,
09:03I kept receiving videos of him and Natalie together. He took Natalie to galas and dinner parties.
09:10Like a lovesick teenager, eager to introduce her to everyone. On the day I was discharged from the
09:17hospital, Jack posted a nine-photo grid on Instagram. Under the sunset, he stood on a hot air balloon,
09:25cupping Natalie's flushed face as they shared a passionate kiss. I commented, wishing you both many
09:32children and eternal happiness. Ten minutes later, Jack called me. I didn't answer.
09:39Half an hour later, I completed my discharge. Paperwork alone. Outside the hospitals.
09:46Maternity ward, I ran into Jack and Natalie. They were being intimate again, completely.
09:52Oblivious to their surroundings. Jack's hand. Moved to cup Natalie's breast, caressing her.
10:01I heard a nurse say to Natalie. Mrs. Davis, your husband is so good to you. He accompanies you to
10:07every prenatal checkup. When you had the ultrasound, he worried the gel might be cold. He warmed it in
10:14advance before we used it. Pregnant women nearby looked at her with envy. Instinctively, I touched
10:20my abdomen. I remembered there had once been a small life there. After a car accident caused my
10:26miscarriage and severe bleeding. I cried and video called Jack. On the screen appeared Natalie, completely
10:34naked. Mrs. Dot Davis, she said sweetly. Jack lost a game to me and is tied to the bed as
10:41punishment.
10:41Did you need him for something? I said nothing and hung up. Less than a minute later, Jack called back.
10:48Natalie was in his arms, eyes red. Pretending to be wronged. He yelled at me viciously. Calling me petty
10:56and stupid beyond belief. He said, A useless woman who couldn't even keep her own child. I'm curious what
11:05you're capable of. Evelyn, you might as well have been killed by that truck. I pulled myself back to the
11:15present. I tried to walk away. But Jack approached with a cold face. What are you standing here for?
11:23I lowered my head instinctively. I wasn't following you. We just happened to meet. Sorry for disturbing
11:31you. Wait. Jack frowned and stopped me. Jealousy flashed in Natalie's eyes. She tightened her grip on
11:39his arm and smiled at me. Evelyn, thank you for the blood transfusion. Otherwise,
11:44I'd still be dizzy. Jack, let her come home with us, alright? Jack dotingly tapped her nose.
11:52The kindest mom told in the world. I'll listen to you. I had planned to return to the villa to
11:58get my
11:58remaining belongings. So I didn't refuse her kindness. Inside the spacious black sedan, I quickly noticed
12:06something. A lace panty, still warm. Lay between the seats. Oh my tilde why is this still here? Jack,
12:15didn't you say you'd taken care of it? Natalie bit her lip and nestled into his arms.
12:21She shyly pounded his chest. Jack chuckled and coaxed her. He apologized for his carelessness while
12:28secretly watching my expression. But he saw no anger at all. Instead, the irritation from the hospital
12:35room resurfaced. Evelyn, you. V.E. been on your phone since getting in. His tone was unpleasant,
12:44edged with subtle jealousy. Are you chatting with your cousin? Or someone else I don't know?
12:50I finished booking my flight and turned off the screen. Just reading the news. That answer only
12:57deepened his displeasure. He suddenly grabbed my phone. Passwords. My birthday. After nine years of
13:05marriage. That simple six digit number. He tried until the lock screen disabled itself. He still
13:12couldn't unlock it. The entire drive passed in silence. When the car reached the Beverly Hills villa,
13:19Jack immediately helped the nauseous Natalie inside. Escorting her carefully to the master bedroom.
13:27He instructed the chef to prepare blueberry, pancakes and grilled salmon. Her favorites.
13:34As he came downstairs, he saw my lonely figure heading toward the guest room. After a moment's hesitation,
13:41he added. Make two more dishes. Grilled lamb chops and vegetable salad. Evelyn's favorites.
13:50Set three places for dinner. Inside the guest room, I opened my suitcase. Every piece of clothing inside
13:57had been cut into shreds. Thankfully, the passport and documents hidden in the lining were untouched.
14:03I gathered my documents and prepared to leave. Natalie blocked the doorway. She held a black glass bottle,
14:11her gaze sweeping over me with undisguised contempt. Evelyn, I didn't expect you to endure this so well.
14:19I pushed you out, made you a joke among high society. Yet you still cling shamelessly to the Davis family.
14:27Well, your grandmother just passed away last month. Without a protector, of course you'd grab Jack like a lifeline.
14:35Natalie suddenly smiled, as if recalling something triumphant.
14:40Oh, do you remember? When you begged Jack to fly you to New York to see your grandmother one last
14:47time.
14:47Why do you think he refused? Because that day, he promised to watch the Malibu sunset with me.
14:54Look, this photo on my phone was taken then. I finally snapped and slapped the phone from her hand.
15:00The glass bottle slipped from Natalie's grip. A sharp smell of gasoline instantly filled the room.
15:07In the chaos, a panicked Natalie somehow. Ignited the fuel on the floor. Thick smoke billowed as flames
15:14surged upward. Just discharged from the hospital, I was quickly overwhelmed. My body went limp and I
15:21collapsed to the ground. In a haze, I heard Jack shouting. Evelyn. Then came the servant's frantic
15:28voices. Sir, it's too dangerous. Wait for security to work. Bring the fire extinguishers. Move.
15:35Jack roared. Evelyn is still in sight. He charged into the flames, unaware that Natalie was there too.
15:42Jack, save me. The moment Natalie cried out, Jack lifted her. Without hesitation. He didn't look at me
15:50once. Turning around, he rushed out with her. Half an hour later, after calming Natalie down.
15:58Jack searched the entire villa. He never found me. Late at night. At Los Angeles International. Airport.
16:07I mailed a package. Coughing, clutching my chest, I boarded a flight to London. As the plane prepared
16:14for takeoff, my phone buzzed with a message from Jack. I don't have time for hedion seek. Natalie's
16:21prenatal checkup is tomorrow at 10. Come along, get your lungs checked. I didn't reply. I removed the
16:30SIM card and powered the phone off completely. Jack, from this moment on, we owe each other
16:35nothing. We will never meet again. The next morning, at the hospital, Natalie held Jack's hand, looking
16:42fragile. Jack, our baby is okay, right? Jack immediately wrapped an arm around her. The doctor
16:49said the baby is very healthy. Yesterday's fire didn't affect anything. That's wonderful. You looked so
16:57gloomy when we arrived. I thought something had happened to the baby. Her casual words made Jack
17:03pause. Unbidden, Evelyn's cold, indifferent eyes and the flames flashed through his mind. Frowning,
17:11he opened his messages. I still hadn't replied. No matter how he ignored her before, she always
17:18responded immediately. Now she'd learn to put on airs. He scoffed inwardly. He escorted Natalie out of
17:26obstetrics. They had lunch together. After sending her home, he headed to the office. As soon as he
17:33arrived, a subordinate rushed over. Mr. Davis, old Mr. Davis has returned to the country. He wants all
17:41executives in. Conference room one immediately. As Jack walked, he said casually, buy several of the
17:49latest Chanel bags and Tiffany jewelry. The subordinate answered quickly. Yes, sir. Deliver them directly to
17:59Miss Natalie's residence. Jack stopped and rubbed his temples. Send them to Evelyn's grandmother's old
18:07house. In his mind, after leaving him, I had nowhere else to go. A week later, late at night, Jack
18:14returned to
18:15the villa after finishing a project. He saw a slender figure curled up on the living room sofa.
18:23Evelyn, how many times have I told you? I'll come back when I'm done. You don't need to wait every...
18:30Stepping closer, he saw it was Natalie. The complaint died on his lips. Under his cold gaze, Natalie shivered.
18:38Jack, Mrs. Evelyn hasn't come back. I sent out. Seeing her reddened eyes, Jack frowned and pulled
18:46her into his arms. He perfunctorily kissed her forehead. Don't overthink it. Take care of yourself
18:53and the baby. Whether Evelyn accepts it or not. This will be your home, you and the child.
19:00Half an hour later, Jack stood alone on the open balcony in a bathrobe, smoking. He had quit long
19:06ago. Tonight, he couldn't control himself. On impulse, he scrolled to the bottom of his contacts.
19:14He found my number. His thumb hovered over the call button for a long time. After two cigarettes,
19:21he didn't call. He only quit that don't cause trouble and implicate Natalie and the child.
19:27On the day of the banquet, Jack arrived with Natalie, high profile and intimate. Only when
19:33old Mr. Davis entered did he release her. He went to his grandfather's side to greet guests.
19:39Why didn't Evelyn come with you? Old Mr. Davis asked pointedly. Jack pressed his lips together.
19:46Rarely, he spoke up for me. Sorry, Grandpa. Evelyn has been preparing your gift. She's exhausted.
19:55So I told her to rest and come later. Two hours passed. The banquet reached the gift-giving finale.
20:03I still hadn't appeared. Suppressing the growing unease in his chest, Jack went to a corner and
20:09called me. Only a mechanical voice answered. Hello. The number you have dialed is powered off.
20:15He refused to give up and kept redialing. The result was the same every time. At that moment,
20:21a courier entered days, old Mr. Davis smiled and opened the first gift. It was an old Davis family
20:28photo album. One I had personally restored and reassembled. Inside was the heirloom sapphire
20:35necklace. Passed down from the Davis grandmother. The moment it appeared, the hall fell silent.
20:42In high society, returning ancestral jewelry means cutting all ties. Everyone present understood
20:50this clearly. Before old Mr. Davis could recover, Jack walked to the third gift. His face was ashen as
20:58he tore open the lid. The box was large. Inside were only a divorce agreement and a she wanted to
21:05divorce him? Impossible. After seeing the report, old Mr. Davis slapped Jack hard across the face.
21:13He trembled with rage. You bastard. Look at what you've done. If I'd known, I would never have let
21:21you marry Evelyn. You ruined her entire life. The guests hurried to support the nearly fainting old
21:28man. They tactfully withdrew one after another. Jack stood motionless, staring at the divorce papers.
21:35After a long while, he expressionlessly tore. Them to shreds. Ignoring Natalie's cries. He took the car
21:43keys. From the estate was pitch dark inside and out. He rolled down the window and waited at the gate
21:50all night. He smoked until his throat swelled and his voice. Turned hoarse. The lights never came on.
21:58It wasn't until the fifth day after the banquet. That Jack confirmed I had already left the country.
22:04Why did I leave? Did I really want so badly? Never to see him again? He'd only made a mistake
22:11any man
22:12might make. What right did she have to leave at will? To demand a divorce? He would never allow it.
22:19After enormous effort, he finally found my address. Jack immediately booked the earliest flight.
22:25He didn't go home to pack. He went straight from the office to the airport. Just as he was about
22:32to
22:32check in, Natalie chased after him, eyes brimming with tears. Jack, are you abandoning me and our baby?
22:40She stroked her slightly rounded belly. Her voice trembling, Jack glanced at her stomach. He gently
22:45rubbed her head. I've had my assistant prepare. A new apartment for you. Move there today.
22:54I don't want a new apartment. I just want to be with you. Natalie burst into tears. Our child is
23:00innocent. If Evelyn truly loved you, she would accept this baby. She embarrassed you at the banquet.
23:07She made the Davis family lose face. She doesn't truly love you at all. You have no right to judge
23:14my
23:14wife. Jack cut in coldly. Natalie, I thought you were sensible. Clearly, you don't know your place.
23:23He took the boarding pass from the staff but he looked down at her. No matter how many children I
23:29have,
23:30Evelyn will always be my only wife. When you move out, take everything with you. I don't want Evelyn to
23:37see any trace of you when she returns. Natalie stood frozen. Watching his retreating figure,
23:44she cried out. Jack Davis, you're even more naive than I am. You hurt her so deeply. How could she
23:51ever come back? Jack didn't slow his steps. He didn't take her words to heart at all. He knew
23:56Evelyn. I in nine years. No matter how angry she was, a sincere apology and gifts she liked always worked.
24:03This time, though, she'd escalated it to divorce. Ordinary gifts clearly wouldn't be enough.
24:09After arriving in London, Jack went straight to a tattoo studio.He took out a design I'd sent him
24:15five years ago. I'm in a hurry, he told the tattoo artist. No anesthesia. Seven hours later,
24:23Jack walked out wearing a blood-stained white shirt. He bought jewelry worth tens of millions and
24:30999 white roses. After nearly 48 hours without sleep. He personally drove to a vineyard outside
24:38London. On the highway, he rehearsed his apology again and again. No matter how he thought about it,
24:44his first words should be, Evelyn, I miss you so much. At last, he found me at the vineyard. But
24:53the roses
24:53in his hands crashed to the ground the moment he saw me. Under the sunset, I was held in the
25:00arms of
25:00a tall, handsome man. I wore a relaxed smile Jack had never seen before. We fed each other fresh grapes,
25:08flirting playfully. Jack never managed to say, I missed you. He only stared blankly and asked,
25:14Who is he?
25:15Sensing my body tense slightly, the man tightened his hold around me. He looked at Jack with open
25:21provocation. So you're Jack Davis. I've seen your wedding photos with Evelyn. Honestly,
25:29you look much worse in person than in the pictures. His words made me laugh and the tension eased.
25:37Jack felt as if a heavy hammer struck his chest. He clenched his fists unconsciously,
25:41his nails digging into his palms. Since you came all this way, let me introduce myself.
25:48I'm Noah Cole. Evelyn's Noah Cole? Jack cut in, his tone scornful. You're the son of the driver.
25:57My wife's grandmother once took in. The ungrateful wretch kicked out for stealing.
26:03Noah raised an eyebrow indifferently, unprovoked. But I frowned and stepped in front of him.
26:08Jack, Noah isn't what you say. And why are you here? You trespassed on private property. That's
26:19illegal. Hearing that I was driving him away, Jack's expression changed sharply that he forgot
26:26he'd come to apologize and spoke harshly. Evelyn, I came all this way. Stop being childish and come
26:34home with me. Home? I looked at him like an idiot. Did you hit your head? I've already divorced you.
26:44Didn't you see the sign divorce papers? I was considering printing another copy for him,
26:50then he said arrogantly. I tore that useless paper out long ago. Evelyn,
26:56I know you're angry about Natalie. I've dealt with it. I guarantee she'll never appear in front of you
27:04again. Jack hurried toward me, reaching for my face. I shoved him away. Mr. Davis, when the Cole
27:12family fell on hard times, only the Davis family helped. During nine years of marriage, I was repaying
27:21that debt. Now, Natalie is carrying your child. The Davis family has an heir. I sincerely wish you
27:31happiness. Jack heard the finality in my tone to AT that moment. He truly panicked.
27:38Darling, how can you say that? These nine years with me, were they really just about repaying a debt?
27:46I don't believe it. He didn't believe it. If she hadn't loved him, why would she pout for
27:53a kiss every morning before leaving? Why would she cry until her eyes swelled? Waiting outside the
28:00operating room during his surgery? Everyone had seen how deeply she loved him. And what about him?
28:06He trampled her dignity again and again. He slowly wore her love away. Jack's eyes reddened,
28:13his voice breaking. Evelyn, I truly didn't know Natalie's. Existence would hurt you this much.
28:20She and I were just a drunken mistake. Bringing her home was only out of responsibility. After she
28:29gives birth, I'll send her abroad. She'll disappear forever. All right? I shook my head firmly.
28:37Jack, I don't care what you and Natalie are. I have a new life here. I won't go back with
28:45you.
28:46You should leave. What new life? You. Overcome by anger, exhaustion, and blood loss.
28:53From the tattoo, Jack blacked out mid-sentence.
28:57When he woke again, it was 11 p.m. Seeing the glass of water by the bed, he assumed it
29:03was from me.
29:05Delighted, he left the room. Forcing himself to search for me. Climbing to the rooftop terrace,
29:11drenched in cold sweat, he froze. What he saw was me and Noah, locked in a tender kiss,
29:17holding each other tightly. A sharp pain pierced his heart. Jack lunged forward, grabbing Noah by the
29:24collar. Through clenched teeth, he roared. What did you do to Evelyn? She's my wife.
29:31Your wife? Noah laughed. He swung a punch, landing hard on Jack's left cheek.
29:37Jack Davis. Did you ever truly cherish Evelyn? If Evelyn weren't kind, I'd have thrown trash.
29:45Like you to the wolves long ago. Listen carefully. Evelyn is my fiancé now. No matter how you cling.
29:53It's useless. Jack released his grip, staring at me in disbelief.
30:00Is what he say true? We've been apart less than a month. You already accepted someone else's proposal?
30:09I didn't tell him the truth. That the day I learned Natalie was pregnant,
30:13I'd already accepted Noah's proposal over a trans-oceanic video call.
30:17I simply leaned lazily against Noah's shoulder and smiled.
30:22Yes. Jack's face turned deathly pale. His voice trembled.
30:27Evelyn, are you insane? I never agreed to the divorce. How dare you be with another man?
30:34Does your consent matter? I raised an eyebrow.
30:38Jack. Jack. You think far too highly of yourself. I'll say this one last time. In my heart, you're worth
30:48nothing. Between us, it's completely over.
30:53Hand in hand with Noah, fingers interlaced, I turned back to admire the moon. I completely ignored the shattered Jack.
31:01No one knew when he left. No one cared.
31:05But he didn't return home. Instead, he bought a high-rise apartment near the vineyard. Every day, aside from remote
31:14meetings, he drove. To the gate with different flowers and gifts. I'd once mentioned but never received. I neither acknowledged
31:22him nor altered my schedule. Nine years of humiliation taught me one thing. A woman should never change her life
31:30trajectory.
31:30For anyone. Work when it's time to work. Socialize when it's time to socialize. Happiness comes first.
31:39I assumed old Mr. Davis was pressuring him to stay. So I called old Mr. Davis myself. I explained that
31:47I was engaged and had a new life. I asked him not to force Jack into pointless persistence.
31:52Yet after the call, Jack still waited outside the vineyard. For an entire month. Just to glimpse me through his
32:01car window. The first to lose patience was Noah. Late one night, after returning from a party, we saw Jack
32:08under a streetlight. He stood there holding white roses, waiting for me. The moment I stepped out of the car,
32:15rainbow fireworks exploded across the sky.
32:20Noah had seen countless videos of Jack proposing to me. Back then, I'd accepted because of fireworks. Just like these.
32:28Already insecure, Noah rushed at Jack. The two began fighting.
32:33Jack Davis. You shameless third party. You cling to my fiancé every day. You're like a piece of gum I
32:41can't shake off.
32:43I'm gum. Jack snapped back. You're nothing but a backup. I was with Evelyn for nine years. If she hadn't
32:52lost her fertility in that car accident. I never have let Natalie keep the child. She just misunderstood me. Once
33:02I win her back, she'll break off the engagement with you immediately.
33:06Hearing this, Noah laughed in fury. He punched Jack to the ground. When I miscarried in that accident, Noah abandoned
33:15all his work to care for me until I recovered. Jack, meanwhile, claimed he was busy. And took Natalie on
33:22vacation to Prague, touring the entire city with her. The two fought fiercely until two police officers happened to pass
33:31by. One recognized Jack, stopped the fight.
33:36And escorted the three of us to a nearby hospital. At the hospital, I focused entirely on Noah's injuries. Yet
33:45the police, citing mediation, pushed me into Jack's ward. Only then did I realize. This was a trap Jack had
33:53set, just to be alone with me. I couldn't help laughing.
33:56Was this really necessary? Jack, with two broken ribs, smiled at me with reddened eyes. His voice was hoarse.
34:04Evelyn, I miss you so much. When the doctor came to treat him, I saw the tattoo on his chest,
34:11the sun, the moon, and the stars, a family of three. Design I had drawn myself when I was pregnant.
34:18I remembered his cold words back then.
34:20The moon? The moon? You think you're worthy? After Noah was sent away, Jack grabbed my wrist, refusing to let
34:27go.
34:27Evelyn, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you. I
34:36only ask for your forgiveness.
34:38His phone suddenly rang. It was Natalie. Jack answered and turned on the speaker without hesitation.
34:44Jack, help. Your assistant broke into my apartment and took me to the hospital. They're going to remove our baby.
34:51Her screams were hysterical.
34:55Jack remained expressionless, smiling only at me.
34:59Natalie, I know you drug me back then. This child can't stay. And the rumors you paid trolls to spread
35:07about.
35:07Evelyn being infertile. I've deleted them all. The price for slandering my wife is this. No. Anesthesia during surgery.
35:18And you'll never be able to conceive again.
35:22Terrified screams and pleas erupted from the phone. I frowned instinctively. Jack immediately hung up.
35:29He pressed my hand against his cheek and said tenderly.
35:32When the surgery video arrives. And you see her punished. Could you forgive me just a little?
35:40I pulled my hand back. My tone flat.
35:43This hospital. Has an excellent psychiatric department. You should make an appointment.
35:50Jack smiled weakly.
35:51Alright. I'll listen to you.
35:53He believed that as long as he made amends, I would return.
35:57But he didn't know. Some wounds, once inflicted, can never be undone.
36:03Three days later, Noah and I held a grand wedding.
36:06When Jack sped to the church after hearing the news.
36:09The white-haired priest had just finished.
36:12The vows.
36:14He watched with his own eyes as I, in a white gown, smiled and said to Noah.
36:20I do.
36:21No. Evelyn, you can't marry him.
36:24Jack's heart shattered. He collapsed onto the red carpet, kneeling like a drenched stray dog, begging desperately.
36:32Evelyn, don't divorce me. I never wanted a divorce. Please don't marry someone else.
36:39I looked down at him, disgust unmistakable in my eyes.
36:42For Mr. Davis' sake, I won't hold you accountable for disrupting my wedding.
36:51But you are not welcome here. Go back where you came from.
36:55I know I was wrong, Evelyn. Give me one more chance. I'll change.
37:01Jack burst into tears, screaming his confession.
37:04I can't leave without you. Since you left, I think of you every day. In my dreams, it's all your
37:12kindness.
37:13Evelyn, I love you. I love you more than anyone.
37:18He tore open his shirt, pointing at the bleeding tattoo on his chest, eyes blazing red.
37:24You are my moon, Evelyn. I'll give you anything. Just don't abandon me.
37:31I couldn't help laughing. Meeting his shattered gaze, I said calmly,
37:36Jack, I already have someone who loves me, and whom I love. He is my husband, Noah.
37:45Even if every man in the world died, I would never be with you again.
37:51As Noah slid a 9-karat diamond ring firmly onto my ring finger, Jack felt his blood freeze.
37:57When Noah lifted me in his arms and walked. Toward our honeymoon car, a hoarse scream erupted behind us.
38:05Jack grabbed the silver cake knife and stabbed it into his own chest.
38:09Through blood and tears, he howled.
38:11You're just afraid of being hurt again. I'm showing you my hat. Look at it, Evelyn.
38:18Darling. Lunatics are terrifying. Take me away.
38:24I said softly, clinging to Noah. Noah gently placed me in the passenger seat and kissed my forehead.
38:31My wife. Let's elope to the Maldives.
38:35Okay.
38:36I smiled, leaning against his shoulder. The engine roared.
38:41The sports car sped toward a sunlit horizon, leaving all the ugliness and misery far behind.
38:47My happiness had only just begun.
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