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00:00Today, my husband came home with his mistress and forced me to sign the divorce papers.
00:08Then, he threw me home.
00:12Because I had been a housewife and had not earned any money, they refused to let me take even a
00:16single suitcase.
00:18My bank cards were frozen. All I had left was $23 from grocery shopping.
00:23$23 was not enough to find a place to stay in Manhattan.
00:27I did not want to sleep on the street, so I stubbornly kept scrolling through job apps.
00:33But every job requires work experience. I had none.
00:36Then, one posting caught my eye.
00:38Wanted, stepmother for a child. Food and lodging included.
00:43Lodging included instantly caught my attention.
00:46That night, I went there.
00:48Standing outside the gates of a luxury estate, I did not expect the employer to be the Blackwell family.
00:53The richest family in the world.
00:56Mr. Blackwell is looking for a mother for his son, not a wife for himself.
01:00Please keep that in mind. Do not have any appropriate ideas.
01:03I understand. I won't overstep.
01:07In truth, I had only finalized my divorce that morning.
01:10I had no interest in marrying another man right now.
01:12But if I could take care of a child and have a place to stay, I would not have to
01:16spend money renting an apartment.
01:17For me, trapped in such a desperate situation, this was a very good chance.
01:23Butler Whitman nodded and led me into the dining room.
01:26Beside the long dining table, a young father and son were locked in a silent battle.
01:30The calm, cold-looking man held a bowl and spoon, his face dark.
01:33Leo, just one bite, please.
01:36The gloomy little boy bit his lip and refused to back down.
01:39After a long while, the man sighed and put down the bowl in defeat.
01:43Mr. Blackwell, another applicant is here.
01:46The man slowly turned around.
01:48He wore simple black trousers and a white shirt.
01:51The top button was undone, faintly revealing his collarbone.
01:54I had seen his face before on financial news.
01:57He was too handsome and too striking.
02:00One look was enough to remember him forever.
02:02The moment I saw his face, I finally relaxed.
02:05He was Adrian, the richest man in the world.
02:07There was no reason for a man like him to scheme against a divorced woman as broke as me.
02:12His deep gaze swept over me lightly, his voice carrying a trace of exhaustion.
02:16Try it.
02:18I had to perform well.
02:20If I could stay, at least I would not have to sleep on the street tonight.
02:23Holding the bowl, I smiled gently and walked toward Leo.
02:27Leo shot under the dining table.
02:29Only a pair of dark, grape-like eyes remained visible.
02:32No! Make her leave! I don't want her to feed me!
02:35They are all bad women!
02:37It seemed that before me, Leo had already met several stepmothers.
02:41I looked around and noticed superhero figures everywhere in the house.
02:45An idea immediately came to me.
02:47I picked up a superhero figure and placed it under the table beside Leo.
02:50Don't worry. I'm not here to feed you.
02:53I'm here to feed Spider-Man.
02:55After saying that, I pretended to feed Spider-Man.
02:57Eat more.
02:58You need to be full before you can save New York.
03:02A child who doesn't eat will have skinny arms and legs.
03:05If he can't even protect himself, how can he protect the city?
03:09Leo lay beside me with a pitiful look, as if he had been completely forgotten.
03:17Only when his nose turned red from anxiety and he was about to cry,
03:20did I act as if I had just discovered him.
03:22Oh my, is there a tiny hero here too?
03:26Spider-Man, can you share the rest of your food with him?
03:29Only after he eats can he grow as strong as you.
03:32I lowered my voice and pretended to speak like Spider-Man.
03:35Of course.
03:36Only when you're full will you have the strength to save the world.
03:40Then I returned to my normal voice and smile as I brought the spoon to Leo's mouth.
03:44Do you want to eat now?
03:45Leo nodded hard and immediately took the spoon into his mouth.
03:48After several big bites, he even glared at me accusing him.
03:51Why aren't you feeding me more?
03:52Are you scared?
03:53Scared I'll become stronger than Spider-Man?
03:56Bad woman!
03:57I laughed.
03:58By accident, I met Adrian's eyes.
04:00I saw the tension between his brows' ease.
04:02He gave me an approving smile.
04:04I knew I had passed the interview.
04:06That night, I stayed in the estate.
04:08Four-year-old Leo and I lived on the second floor.
04:10Adrian lived alone on the third.
04:12Butler Whitman reminded me again and again.
04:14Miss Nora, I must emphasize, you must never go to the third floor.
04:20A woman once got bowled and sneaked upstairs in the middle of the night
04:23trying to climb into Mr. Blackwell's bed.
04:25Mr. Blackwell had security throw her out on the spot.
04:27I nodded repeatedly and promised I would never cross the line.
04:31Leo was very independent.
04:33At only four years old, he could sleep by himself.
04:35That saved me a lot of trouble.
04:37The next afternoon, when Adrian came home from work,
04:39I was feeding Leo at the front of the mansion.
04:41There was a pet leash around Leo's neck.
04:43He sat side by side with a golden retriever on the lawn.
04:46They were both enjoying themselves.
04:48Adrian's face darkened on the spot.
04:49Nora, what the hell are you treating my son as?
04:53Nora, what the hell are you treating my son as?
04:55His voice was cold and sharp.
04:57I trembled.
04:58Before I could say anything, Leo spoke first.
05:00Daddy, Nora and I are role-playing.
05:02Look, I ate way more than Max.
05:05Adrian's frowned deep in.
05:08Butler Whitman hesitated before speaking.
05:10Mr. Boutwell, Ms. Nora's method is a little unusual, but it clearly works.
05:15Before, no matter how we chased after Leo to feed him, he refused to eat.
05:19But this afternoon, Leo already ate two large bowls of pasta
05:22and even swore that he must beat Max.
05:23Adrian coldly looked at Leo, who was eating without the slightest dignity.
05:27Fine, but people and dogs should still use separate tableware.
05:30Please don't worry, Mr. Blackwell. Your dog is very clean. It didn't even touch Leo's
05:34Adrian froze. The next second, his face turned black and he turned around and went into the house.
05:39Because Leo had eaten too much, I had no choice but to walk him and Max around the garden for
05:43half an hour. What I did not know was that Adrian was standing by the second floor window,
05:47watching us. Butler Whitman sighed again and again.
05:50Miss Nora really is impressive. Leo usually doesn't like eating, talking, or exercising,
05:56but in just one day he has changed so much. Mr. Blackwell, this time we may truly have found the
06:03right person. When I went upstairs, Adrian was sitting on the sofa in the first floor living room.
06:08His long legs were crossed and his presence was outstanding. I removed the leash from Leo and was
06:12about to take him upstairs for a bath when Adrian suddenly stopped me. Nora, let's talk.
06:16I handed Leo to Butler Whitman. You're very good with children. Have you had a child before?
06:24No. I once helped look after my ex-husband's sister's child for two years. Back then, my ex-husband's
06:30family thought I earned too little and ordered me to quit my job. After I quit, they said I was
06:34freeloading at home, lazy and useless. So they simply fired his sister's nanny and threw all the
06:39childcare work onto me. Your file says you were divorced? Adrian looked at me with deep eyes. Yes.
06:45Your file says you were divorced? Yes. Why? Adrian looked at me with deep eyes.
06:53We had different values. This child has no sense of security. He only wants to stay at home. He
07:00refuses to go out and he refused to go to Kinzergarten. I'm busy with work, so I want to find
07:04a patient
07:05human to be his muffin. I will sign a pre-medal with you with you. There'll also be a pre
07:09-entret
07:09notification. I nodded. I understand. Families like theirs all did this. Although my last marriage had
07:16been for love, the gap between our backgrounds was too large, so I had also signed a pre-nuptial
07:20agreement. So when that love finally wore dually into nothing, I was left with nothing in the divorce.
07:26Even my wedding ring had been taken back. After thinking for a moment, I said seriously,
07:29Actually, I'm already satisfied as long as I have a place to stowed. We don't need to legal register
07:34the marriage. The marriage certificate is for Leo. I want to find him a long-term months.
07:42Nat will do as you say. I will give you $20,000 a month for living expenses. It will be
07:47for your
07:47personal use. Don't worry. That money will belong completely to you. As for married life, I have no
07:51need for it for now, so you will still sleep on the second floor. Okay. I have no need for
07:56that either.
07:57And just like that, on the third day after my divorce, I got married again. Just like my first
08:01marriage, there was no wedding. At dinner, Butler Whitman specially asked the kitchen to add a few
08:07extra dishes. Adrian handed me a diamond ring. That's not necessary. For Leo.
08:17Oh. All right. Sorry for the trouble.
08:22That night, I had just lain down when Leo pushed open my door and stood there nervously.
08:29Nora? What's wrong, Leo? Can you read me a bedtime story? I'll ask my daddy to pay you more.
08:34Of course, if you don't want to, forget it. My heart softened instantly. Come here. I lifted the
08:38blanket and the little boy climbed in smoothly. That night, Leo fell asleep in my arms while listening
08:44to my bedtime story. Early the next morning, Adrian was shocked when he heard about it. Once again,
08:51approval showed between his brows. Noah, thank you for your hard work. I'll add another $10,000 to your
08:58monthly allowance. Mr. Brackwell, that's too much. After all, I had done far more in my last marriage,
09:07but when I got divorced, I was so broke, I could not even afford a motel. During the day, I
09:13looked
09:14after my ex-husband's sister's child. At night, I cooked for my ex-husband. After satisfying his
09:19physical needs, I still had to get up in the middle of the night to clean the house. Even so,
09:23when we
09:23divorced, the Reed family said I had enjoyed three years of good life. I really like Leo. He may seem
09:29cold on the outside, but he is warm inside. He is very kind. I only read him a story. It
09:34was nothing
09:34difficult. I suddenly felt something small and warm grab my right hand. I looked down and saw
09:40Leo holding my hand, looking up at me. His little face was serious, but his dark,
09:44grape-like eyes were watery. I did not expect him to be moved so easily. The women who came before
09:49me
09:49cared only me about pleasing me. They ignored Leo's feelings. The extra $10,000 is decided. Since I could
09:58not refuse, I could only thank him. Thank you. From that day on, Leo became inseparable from me,
10:04until one day I needed to go to the hospital for a checkup and get my medicine. I promised I
10:08would
10:08come back as soon as possible, but Leo held my hand and refused to let go. Leo, are you going
10:13to
10:13the hospital with Miss Nora? God bless us. Leo is actually willing to leave the house. In the end,
10:21Leo came with me to see the doctor. The doctor said my depression had improved recently and encouraged me
10:26to keep staying positive and relaxed. After we came out of the consultation room, Leo asked,
10:30Nora, are you sick? Does it hurt? His face was full of worry, looking at his innocent,
10:36concerned little face. If it hurts, I can give you candy. If you eat candy, you can forget the toy.
10:41Dad had told me that. My tears fell without warning. Nora, I will eat properly. When I grow up,
10:46I can protect you. Then you'd better grow up quickly. When the two of us walked out of the hospital
10:52with
10:53red eyes, a low-key black Bentley was parked at the entrance. Adrian was leaning against the car.
10:59Mr. Blackwood, why are you here? Adrian picked Leo up. Seeing his son calm and composed, Adrian's
11:05eyes turned red. Whitman told me Leo left the house with you. I was worried, so I came to check.
11:09Daddy, as long as I'm with Nara, you don't need to worry. Adrian looked deeply at me and nodded.
11:17Daddy understands.
11:22Nora, I want to raise your allowance again. No, no, that's too much. Please don't.
11:28Nora, is there anything you want? I struggled for a long time before saying,
11:34can you help me find a used car? Around five thousand dollars in total would be enough.
11:40It would make it easier for me to go out. You can choose any car from my garage.
11:44The cheapest car in your garage costs more than two hundred thousand dollars.
11:48I don't dare to drive it. Adrian nodded. Fine.
11:54Early the next morning, beside Adrian's luxury cars, there was a five thousand dollar used Ford minivan.
11:59He also invited a psychologist, said to be famous worldwide, to the house.
12:02Mr. Brackwell, your wife needs her family's company. Please don't put too much pressure on her.
12:09I'll remember that. The diagnosis was the same as the hospital's. Only the medicine prescribed to me
12:14was replaced with imported medication I had never been willing to spend money on before.
12:21The next day, I drove Leo out to play. He used to have no sense of security. First, we went
12:26to an amusement park.
12:31Then we went to a farmer's market.
12:36Nora! I don't want to hold it!
12:39But the things in my hands are too heavy. Can you help me?
12:47Fine. I'll help you just this once. Don't buy fish again next time.
12:51Leo followed behind me, holding a live fish that was still thrashing around inside a bag.
12:56His handsome little face tightened into a straight line.
12:59Nora!
12:59I instantly became tense. It was my ex-husband, Ethan. Out of instinct, I grabbed Leo's hand and tried to
13:05leave.
13:06Whose child is this?
13:09After leaving me, all you can do is work as a nanny for some rich family?
13:14Looks like you really can't without survive me.
13:16Now your head and Alcan apologized to me. I might not consider letting you wear the Reed family.
13:22I was furious. Leo immediately stood in front of me.
13:26Bad man! Don't bully my mommy!
13:31What did he just call you? Mommy?!
13:36When did you get a child this old?! What the hell is going on?!
13:39I tightened my grip on Leo's hand.
13:42That has nothing to do with you.
13:44Ethan, we are already divorced. I have nothing to do with the Reed family anymore.
13:50Nora, even after the divorce, you are still my ex-wife. Now a child suddenly appear beside you!
13:55I have every reason to suspect you cheated on me behind my back!
13:59I only take care of this child. We are not related by blood. He simply doesn't have a mother. That's
14:03all.
14:04You can leave now.
14:07So that's it. You really are this child's nanny. Looks like I guessed right.
14:14After leaving me for so long, have you started missing the life of being Mrs. Reed?
14:19Outside it were just games. As for the wives, is it if I haven't considered it with anyone else? I
14:24kept it for you until now.
14:29As long as you fix that terrible temper of yours, Leather, lower your head, and apologize to me, my family,
14:35why-
14:37No need to keep for me. Mr. Reed, you must all give him that precious in me hand or someone
14:43else. I don't want it.
14:46On the way back, I could not help thinking about the past. Ethan and I had gotten together in college.
14:50After graduation, he overcame all obstacles and married me into the Reed family. But later, after he took over his
14:56family's medical equipment company,
14:57he began to feel more and more that I was holding him back. Later, he made me look after his
15:01sister's child, too.
15:02I endured all of that. After all, we had married for love. But then I caught Ethan at a private
15:06club.
15:07He was holding a heavily dressed woman in his arms and kissing her. I could no longer suppress my emotions.
15:13I made a scene, but Ethan only said lightly. What successful man doesn't have a few women around him?
15:19He stopped coming home. My condition worsened. The doctor told me not to suffer any more emotional shocks.
15:24When all hope was gone, I asked for a divorce. Ethan thought I was using our marriage to threaten him,
15:28so he immediately brought his mistress and had a lawyer draft a divorce agreement. He wanted me to leave
15:32with nothing. I signed it without hesitation. Four years of love, three years of marriage.
15:41All of it ended in an instant.
15:45Nora, I'll stay with you from now on.
15:48Thinking of the mommy Leo had accidentally called me just now, my heart trembled.
15:56Although I had blocked everyone in the Reed family, I had kept only his number. I'd always
16:00believed that the child himself was not wrong. The adults who guided him were the ones at fault.
16:05Besides, after caring for him for two years, I thought there was at least some affection between us.
16:11I adjusted my emotions and tried to make my voice sound gentle.
16:15Hello, Connor.
16:17Connor shouted in a nasty voice.
16:19Nora! You dumped woman! My mommy wants to talk to you!
16:26Nora, I heard from Ethan that you went to work as a nanny for someone else's family.
16:30Can't you think about the bigger picture? By doing this, aren't you slapping Ethan in the face?
16:36Aren't you slapping the entire Reed family in the face?
16:40What will people outside say about the Reed family behind our backs?
16:44Nora, no wonder I've always looked down on you. You really are as cheap and disgraceables as ever.
16:49I bent over the steering wheel and burst into tears. I did not know how long it passed.
16:54Holding out a tissue with his little hand, Leo suddenly spoke.
16:57Nora, here. Wipe your tears.
17:00Only then did I remember that Leo was still sitting in the child safety seat in the back.
17:04Sorry. Did I scare you?
17:07Nora, I'm not scared. You can cry slowly. I'll wait for you.
17:13It's not shameful for adults to cry. I will laugh at you.
17:16His childish words made me laugh.
17:18Thank you, Leo. You're so good to me.
17:20I've cried enough. I won't cry anymore. Let's go home.
17:26That night, because I was not in a good state, I returned to my room early.
17:30A light knock sounded on the door.
17:31Nora, may I come in?
17:33It was Adrian's voice.
17:35Come in.
17:37I carefully pulled my robe together. Without his usual cold sharpness, he looked cleaner and gentler.
17:42After glancing at my wet hair, he unnaturally looked away and began to examine the guest room.
17:46Why haven't I seen you wear the clothes in the walk-in closet?
17:49After marrying into the Reed family once, I had learned one truth.
17:51If a circle does not belong to you, you should not force yourself into it.
17:55Otherwise, when you are kicked out, it will be humiliating.
17:57Although Adrian and I had legally registered our marriage, in essence, I was only a high-level nanny.
18:02What kind of nanny wore couture gowns and limited edition dresses?
18:05Those clothes are too expensive. I'm not used to them.
18:08Are the styles not to your liking?
18:11If you don't like them, I can ask designers to come to the house and customize new ones for you.
18:15No, no, Mr. Blacklit. Other than taking care of Leo every day, I don't have any occasion to wear those
18:21kinds of loaves.
18:22I really don't need them.
18:23I heard you ran into your ex-husband today.
18:25I froze. I guess Leo had told him.
18:28Your ex-husband's surname is Reed? The Reed family and medical equipment?
18:33Yes, that Reed family. But it's all in the past.
18:38Nora, ever since you came here, Leo has become much happier.
18:43You pay me so much. This is what I should do.
18:47Nora, you can ask me for anything.
18:50His dark, deep eyes looked straight at me.
18:52I should be able to satisfy you.
18:54Mr. Blackwick, I don't need anything.
18:56His fingers tightened unconsciously.
18:58In the end, he nodded and left.
19:07Recently, Adrian had been coming home from work very early.
19:09Every night, he ate dinner with Leo and me.
19:12After dinner, sometimes he even played parent-child games with us.
19:15This was so unusual that I became worried.
19:17Could he be going bankrupt?
19:18It was not that I was worried about him going bankrupt.
19:21I was worried that my $50,000 monthly allowance would disappear.
19:24Mr. Backward, why have you been coming home so early lately?
19:29If you have work to do, you should go handle it. Leo has me.
19:31The doctor said you need your family's company. Now Leo and I are your family.
19:36We should take responsibility.
19:39Actually, Leo keeping me company is enough. The doctor said my condition improved largely
19:43because of Leo.
19:44In that gaze, there was an emotion I could not explain.
19:46Come on. I'll take you to read. Daddy still has work to do.
19:49As if he hated that Adrian was not doing better.
19:53Nera!
19:54Tomorrow night, I need to attend a charity gala. I'm required to bring a female companion.
19:58Can you come with me?
20:00Me?
20:00Yes. You. The timing is too tight.
20:05It's a little too late to find someone else.
20:09I can pay you an appearance fee.
20:11With a status, how could he possibly fail to find a female companion?
20:13Sure.
20:15But I don't really understand high society etiquette.
20:18You only need to stay by my side. Don't worry about anything else.
20:22Ms. Nora, you don't need to understand social etiquette.
20:25With Mr. Barkin's status, even if you make a mistake, no one will dare criticize you.
20:33The next afternoon, a styling team came to the house. I suddenly became nervous.
20:37A surprise flashed through his eyes the moment he saw me.
20:39Daddy, look how pretty Nora is.
20:41You should call her Auntie.
20:43It's fine. When you call me Nora, it makes me feel young.
20:47Tonight was a charity gala.
20:48Mr. Blackwell, who is this beautiful lady?
20:51I'm Mr. Blackwell's friend.
20:53My wife, Nora.
20:55My face flushed all the way to my neck.
20:59Nora, is it embarrassing to be my wife?
21:02You couldn't even say it out loud.
21:04No, please don't misunderstand. I was afraid of embarrassing you.
21:08Nora, only an incompetent man would think his wife embarrasses him.
21:13I'm going to get a drink.
21:15Then I almost fled. I did not expect to run into Ethan. He had not brought a female companion.
21:21Nora, is that really you? I almost didn't recognize you.
21:29Nora, my sister calling you that day was not my idea.
21:32Actually, I only agreed to the divorce because I thought you were too spoiled.
21:35I wanted to punish you a little. I never truly wanted to separate from you.
21:39Ethan, walk closer as if you were being considerate.
21:41Nora, as long as you lower your head and apologize to my mother and sister,
21:45I'll agree to remarry you.
21:47Recently, the Reed family business has run into some trouble.
21:51I've been overwhelmed, so be sensible. Stop making trouble with me, okay?
21:55I pulled my hand back at once.
21:57Nora, you still don't know you're wrong. You're still so stubborn.
22:02Looks like you haven't suffered enough yet.
22:04When you finally realize your problem, come back and beg me.
22:09As he spoke, Adrian walked toward us.
22:14Nora, we'll talk about our matter later. I need to discuss BIS with an important man now.
22:18Don't interfere. He eagerly walked toward Adrian.
22:20Mr. Blackwell, I'm Ethan Reed from Reed Medical. Regarding your decision to stop using
22:24ours medical equipment, I would like another chance to discuss it with you.
22:27For the past five years, Reed Medical has always based the main equipment supply
22:31on Blackwell's detents at UN's and Turnsful Twin Equipment.
22:33But you totally decided to end your cub with re-deal. May I ask if we did something wrong?
22:38Adrian did not even look at Ethan. He only kept asking me.
22:40Nora, what do you think? Should I give him this jihue?
22:43The moment Ethan heard that, his face stiffened.
22:46Nora? What does this have to do with her? Mr. Blackwell, you may not know this, but Nora is
22:50my ex-wife. She must have wanted to beg me to get back together with her,
22:52so she tried everything to create a chance encounter. She is just a housewife. Please
22:55don't take her seriously. Nora, tell me. I'll listen to you.
22:59Just now, Mr. Reed told me not to interfere with his serious business, so I won't give an opinion.
23:03Of course you can't give opinion on men's business. You really are from a small family.
23:06You can appear in proper society. Before I could
23:07speak, Adrian said indifferently. Since Nora doesn't want to give an opinion,
23:10it probably means she doesn't think Reed Medical is worth it. Mr. Reed, I'm afraid I can't help you.
23:14The next second, he wrapped an arm around my shoulder and led me away. Mr. Reed, did you offend Mr.
23:18Blackwell's wife? If so, you really kicked an iron wall. She is the only woman who has appeared
23:21beside Mr. Blackwell in all these years. Mr. Blackwell's wife? Did she just think wearing a
23:25couture gown meant she could tend to be the noble Mrs. Blackwell? Some people really can't be saved.
23:29The man sighed and turned away. After the gala ended, everyone crowded around me and tried to
23:35flatter me. I had never experienced this kind of occasion. I was also afraid of embarrassing Adrian,
23:40so I drank a few more glasses. In the end, Adrian helped me out. Sorry, everyone. My wife doesn't
23:45hold her link well. I'll drink for her. By the end, both of us had been forced to drink
23:49quite a lot. We got into the extended Lincoln. By accident, I looked out the window. I met Ethan's
23:54mocking eyes. The corner of his mouth was raised. His face was full of ridicule, as if I were extremely
23:59laughable. I closed the car window and thanked Adrian seriously. Mr. Blackwell, thank you for helping
24:04me tonight, including in front of Ethan. Nora, we are husband and wife. You don't need to be so
24:09polite with me. We are only a married couple in public. You helped me out of chineness.
24:13Adrian's voice was low and slightly drunk. Nora, what if I don't want to be only a married
24:17couple in public? His long fingers raised my chin. His fingertips gently rubbed my skin. His body
24:22slowly leaned closer to mine. His wine-scented breath brushed against my chin. The desire in his
24:26eyes was completely undisguised. I turned my head and avoided his touch. Mr. Browdwed, you're drunk.
24:34Adrian paused. He rubbed his empty fingers and sat back. Sorry, I really drank too much. After that,
24:39no one spoke in the car again. I was so nervous I did not dare move. Fortunately, Leo had been
24:44waiting
24:44for me at home. The moment I got out of the car, he ran toward me with a picture book
24:48in his hands.
24:48I used the chance to hold his hand and returned to the second floor. That night, after I coaxed Leo
24:53to sleep, I opened my phone and looked at job listings. There was one thing Ethan had said correctly.
24:58My education was not low. I should return to the workplace, not just work as a nanny. After my last
25:03marriage, I understood something. A woman still needed a career of her own. Otherwise, when a
25:07man no longer needed you, you could only be thrown out. I never wanted to experience that humiliation
25:11again. Right now, Leo needed me so I could still stay in the Blackwell house. But what if one day,
25:17he no longer needed me? It was still right to learn more. That way, I would not be passive again
25:20in the
25:21future. Just as I was thinking, Adrian suddenly sent me a message. For a moment, I thought I had read
25:24it
25:24wrong. Adrian had warned me in the beginning that I was not allowed to go to the third floor, but
25:28I still
25:28did not question him. I went downstairs and made Adrian a cup of freshly ground coffee. But when I stood
25:32at the
25:33staircase, I hesitated again. If I really went upstairs, would he fire me? Was he holding a
25:36grudge because I rejected him in the car tonight? After struggling for a long time, I still did not
25:40dare step onto the stairs. I called Adrian. Mr. Black, your coffee. Please come downstairs to get
25:46it. Come downstairs to get it. Please bring it up for me. Luckily, I had started recording in advance.
25:50If he made trouble for me later, I could use it as evidence. I hung up and knocked on Adrian's
25:53bedroom
25:53door. Come in. I had no choice but to push the door open. The moment I did, my eyes met
25:58Adrian's.
25:58He must have just finished showering. His belt was tied loosely, making his waist look especially
26:02narrow. A large part of his firm chest was exposed. Clear drops of water fell from his hair and
26:07disappeared into the bathrobe. A beautiful man fresh out of the bath. It was far too seductive.
26:12I hurriedly lowered my head and did not dare look again. Adrian took the coffee. His fingers brushed
26:17against mine. I was so nervous that I took a step back. Adrian asked in a low voice,
26:22Are you that afraid of me, Nora? Am I some kind of monster?
26:29My face flushed all the way to my neck. I quickly turned and walked out.
26:33Nora. Adrian stopped me. From now on, you can enter my room whenever you want. He said something
26:38completely inexplicable. I did not stop. I hurried downstairs. The next morning when I woke up,
26:44I felt a little dizzy and my throat hurt. Maybe I had caught a cold because I drank last night
26:47and
26:47did not sleep well. I did not expect Adrian to be downstairs when I went down. He was sitting leisurely
26:51on the sofa, reading the Wall Street Journal. The most surprising thing was that the man who
26:54usually wore a three-piece suit was wearing a black turtleneck today. He was also wearing
26:58rimless glasses. That outfit made his perfect body lines stand out even more. He looked seriously charming.
27:05Good morning. I had wanted to greet him, but I could not help coughing. Did you catch a cold?
27:11Maybe a little. Adrian walked over in a few steps and placed his hand on my forehead.
27:14His movement was natural and smooth, but it frightened me so much. It's not serious.
27:18I'll make some cold medicine and drink it. I should be fine. Sit down and rest.
27:21He helped me to the sofa with almost impossible gentleness. Then he walked toward the open
27:25kitchen with his long legs. I had to admit, that outfit was deadly on Adrian. He stood tall and
27:29elegant, lowering his head to poor water. I could not help wondering what kind of woman Leo's mother
27:33had been to deserve such an outstanding man. After taking the medicine, I was worried I would
27:37affect Adrian's work, so I returned to my bedroom on my own. I slept for a while. Then I was
27:40woken up in
27:41a daze by a call from an unfamiliar number. Hello, how are you? Nora, it's me. Nora, don't you dare
27:46hang
27:46right outside the Blackwell estate. If you don't want me to make a scene in front of Adrian,
27:49come out and see me right now. I really did not want him to cause trouble in front of Adrian,
27:52because I did not want my unbearable past exposed in front of anyone. The moment I walked out of
27:56the Blackwell gates, Ethan immediately came up to me. Nora, have you made enough trouble? You were
28:00the dignified of Mrs. Reed, and now you're working as a nanny in someone else's house. You not feel
28:04ashamed, but I do. Ethan, I'm not making trouble. Nora, stop pretending. If you keep pretending,
28:09it'll be too much. Last night, you dressed yourself up and sneak in the gala. Wasn't it all to make
28:13me regret it?
28:14Fine, I admit it. After you left, I did regret it a little. Now I'm giving you a chance to
28:18come back.
28:19As long as you admit your mistakes and apologize to my mother and sister, I'll agree to remarry you.
28:24Then you won't have to lower yourself and work as a Nancy anymore. Ethan, I did nothing wrong.
28:29What mistake do you want me to admit? Ethan looked completely incredulous. Nora, you still
28:32haven't realized your mistake? I was about to argue back when a round little figure suddenly rushed
28:36toward Ethan. My mommy did nothing wrong. My mommy is the most right person in the world.
28:44When he thought I was being bullied, his first reaction was to rush forward and protect me,
28:48to defend me. My heart softened completely. I hugged Leo tightly.
28:52Kid, she is just your family's nanny. She is not your mother.
28:57You're the nanny. Your whole family are nannies. Nora is my mommy. My favorite mommy.
29:02Nora, will you be my mommy? I promise I'll listen to you from now on.
29:07He looked at me nervously. I nodded.
29:08Leo, I'm already your mommy.
29:10My eyes turning wet. Leo pouted and hugged me even tighter. Ethan suddenly laughed strangely.
29:14Oh, I understand. Nora, did you trick the child into calling you mommy?
29:18Are you trying to use this child to climb up the social ladder?
29:20Nora, let me tell you. Adrian's famous in Arthur Kirkle as a cultless and heartless.
29:24If he finds out you schemed against him, he will never let you off.
29:27Before I could speak, a warm hand suddenly landed on my waist. He pulled me closer into his arms.
29:31Mr. Reed, last time you slandered my wife. That was why I ended my cooperation with Reed Medical.
29:36But since Mr. Reed came here today and upset my wife, I think there's no need for me to explain
29:41anymore.
29:43Mr. Blackwell, what do you mean? Wife? Who is your wife?
29:46Mr. Reed, do you still not understand? Or do you only believe what you want to believe?
29:51Nora is my wife. She is also my child's mother.
29:55Ethan's body swayed.
29:56Whitman, see him out. If any random people come to harass my wife again, inform me immediately and call the
30:01police.
30:02After saying that, he took Leo from my arms, but his other arms still held me as he led me
30:06back into the house.
30:10Once we returned home, I immediately pulled myself out of Adrian's arms.
30:12Then I took Leo's hand and went back to my room.
30:14Leo, where did you go today? I didn't see you all day.
30:18Don't even mention it. My dad sent me to preschool.
30:21Huh?
30:21I was confused.
30:22Why did he suddenly send you to preschool?
30:23Because daddy said he couldn't let you work too hard. He was afraid you'd get tired.
30:27He also said I needed to give you two some time alone.
30:30Why would he want to give us time alone?
30:32Daddy said he wants to build a relationship with you. That way you won't leave us behind.
30:36I felt everything was extremely strange. As soon as Leo finished speaking, Adrian appeared at the door.
30:43Leo, go downstairs for dinner. Don't disturb mommy's rest.
30:47Mommy, I'm going to eat now. I'll come keep you puppy later.
30:51Hearing the word mommy again still made me feel very embarrassed.
30:54After Leo left, Adrian walked into my room with his long legs. His voice was gentle.
30:58Are you feeling better?
30:59He was still wearing that black turtleneck.
31:01Mr. Blackwood, thank you for standing up for me, but please don't affect your business judgment because of me.
31:05It's not worth it.
31:06Adrian gave a low laugh.
31:07How is it not worth it?
31:08I mean, I'm not worth you doing that.
31:10Nora, I told you. We are husband and wife. Protecting you is my responsibility.
31:15But I hesitated.
31:16Don't mention being a couple only in public again, Nora. I want to be a real husband and wife with
31:20you now.
31:20I did not expect Adrian to be so direct.
31:22I'll give you time to adjust. For now, I told you, I want to claim a small benefit as your
31:27husband.
31:29Before I could react, he had already leaned over me.
31:36Adrian's long, warm hand brushed across my face.
31:38With restraint, he pressed a kiss on my forehead.
31:40I was so nervous, I did not dare breathe. My face became even hotter.
31:44Adrian smiled and asked,
31:45Is this level acceptable?
31:48I slowly nodded, then turned my face away awkwardly.
31:51Nora, there's no rush. We'll take it slowly. We have plenty of time.
31:54After saying that, he tucked the blanket around me and left the room.
31:58The next day, Leo was sent to preschool again, very unwillingly.
32:01Adrian wore a proper casual outfit.
32:03Would you like to watch a movie with me?
32:04After what happened last night, I thought about it.
32:06We were already legally married.
32:07If we could really develop feelings, that did not seem bad.
32:09I changed into a dress and got into his car.
32:13Adrian chose a European romance film. It was very bold.
32:18From time to time, the sound of couples kissing came from beside us.
32:21Adrian leaned closer to me.
32:23Nora, may I?
32:25I closed my eyes and nodded. His mint-scented kiss landed on my lips.
32:28At first, it was only a light touch. Then the kiss gradually deepened, stealing all my breath.
32:36I did not know how long it took before he finally stopped. Then he actually asked me,
32:40Was that level acceptable?
32:42Adrian, I didn't know you were this bad.
32:44He caught my hand.
32:45I have no experience. I was afraid of scaring you.
32:48Who are you lying to? If you have no experience, did Leo jump out of a rock?
32:52Adrian answered vaguely. Then he kissed me again.
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