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After five years of marriage and unexpected family misunderstandings, she decides to leave her past behind and focus on her own growth. Turning heartbreak into strength, she rises above adversity to build a successful empire of her own, proving that thriving independently is the ultimate success.

⏳ Highlights:
00:00 - A Difficult Decision After 5 Years
00:12 - Choosing Independence and Self-Growth
00:25 - Overcoming Heartbreak & Obstacles
00:38 - Rising to Success & Independence

🎵 Style: Modern Drama, Self-Growth, Family Drama, Independent Woman
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00:00:04Your sister knows your handwriting. Don't make her overthink.
00:00:07I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:00:12It wasn't that Carter didn't have time. He just didn't have time for me.
00:00:15I turned to leave.
00:00:16As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:00:19Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn, the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:00:23I thought he had thrown it away.
00:00:24I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:00:26Chloe.
00:00:28Why are you still here?
00:00:31I didn't answer.
00:00:32I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes and walked out of the house that
00:00:37had once been mine.
00:00:42At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:00:47Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:00:50Don't tell my husband.
00:00:55My sister was injured and lost her memory.
00:00:58She forgot everyone, except my husband, Carter Hayes.
00:01:01She believed he was her boyfriend.
00:01:03My mother broke down crying in the hospital hallway, clutching my arm and begging me to give Carter back to
00:01:09my sister.
00:01:12It's only temporary.
00:01:13Once her memory comes back, everything will go back to normal.
00:01:16But he didn't know that the moment he nodded, some things could never go back.
00:01:21Chloe, you should move out for now.
00:01:23Clara can't handle any stimulation.
00:01:26I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
00:01:28It's not convenient for you to stay.
00:01:31What if Clara never gets her memory back?
00:01:33Are you planning to play along with her forever?
00:01:36She's your sister.
00:01:37She's in terrible shape right now.
00:01:38Just give her some space.
00:01:42Go pack.
00:01:42Don't take too much.
00:01:43I'll have someone deal with the rest.
00:01:44He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
00:01:47Take that too.
00:01:48Clara doesn't like this style.
00:01:49I'll buy you a new one another day.
00:01:51That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
00:01:54For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
00:01:56So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
00:01:59Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
00:02:03I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
00:02:06When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
00:02:09Carter was giving instructions.
00:02:11Persian cashmere rugs.
00:02:14Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
00:02:16He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one,
00:02:21crumpled them, and tossed them into the trash.
00:02:25Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
00:02:27Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:02:29Don't make her overthink.
00:02:31I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years
00:02:34slowly turn into another woman's.
00:02:35It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:02:37He just didn't have time for me.
00:02:38I turned to leave.
00:02:39As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:02:42Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
00:02:44The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:02:46I thought he had thrown it away.
00:02:47I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:02:49Chloe.
00:02:51Why are you still here?
00:02:54I didn't answer.
00:02:55I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
00:02:58and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:03:05At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:03:11Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:03:13Don't tell my husband.
00:03:18When I checked into the Marriott downtown, Carter called.
00:03:22There's a college reunion tonight.
00:03:24Our old professor will be there.
00:03:26I'll take you and your sister.
00:03:28Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
00:03:30He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
00:03:34That evening, I returned to my own home as a guest.
00:03:37Carter opened the door.
00:03:40The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
00:03:44I didn't respond.
00:03:46A sour ache spread through my chest.
00:03:49Clara came downstairs, linked her arm through Carter's, and smiled at me.
00:03:54Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
00:03:57Always tagging along.
00:03:59All right.
00:03:59Stop teasing her.
00:04:05Stanford.
00:04:06Carter led Clara across the main quad.
00:04:10Remember freshman year at the football game?
00:04:12We were chosen as squad leaders.
00:04:14We secretly held hands and someone posted the photo on the forum.
00:04:18Of course I remember.
00:04:20And the spring formal.
00:04:22We hosted it together.
00:04:24Chloe was there too, right?
00:04:26I was.
00:04:27In the audience.
00:04:29Back then, they were upstairs.
00:04:31I was below it.
00:04:33Even after I married Carter, I was still the invisible person in their story.
00:04:36In the private dining room, our classmates started cheering.
00:04:40The party queen and the fraternity president are here.
00:04:43Still holding hands?
00:04:45When are we getting invitations?
00:04:49I thought I heard Carter was married.
00:04:53You must have heard wrong, professor.
00:04:55I'm not married.
00:04:57Not yet.
00:04:59But soon.
00:05:02I looked away and took a sip of wine.
00:05:05It tasted bitter.
00:05:06After a few rounds of drinks, a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
00:05:11Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
00:05:12I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
00:05:17I'm married.
00:05:19I've been married for five years.
00:05:23That was when I suddenly understood.
00:05:26I had signed my own ticket to hell.
00:05:33You're married?
00:05:35To who?
00:05:37Her husband is a programmer at my company.
00:05:40He probably has to work late tonight.
00:05:42Right.
00:05:42That makes sense.
00:05:43No offense, but you and your sister were never on the same level.
00:05:48Chloe, you should bring your husband out to meet us sometime.
00:05:55Sure.
00:05:57When there's a chance.
00:06:00I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
00:06:04I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes.
00:06:07He had followed me out.
00:06:09Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here.
00:06:11Give me the keys.
00:06:12What about me?
00:06:14It's pouring outside.
00:06:15If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
00:06:18My car is with the driver for maintenance.
00:06:20Clara's in bad shape.
00:06:21Give her some space.
00:06:22Wait for an Uber.
00:06:24Give.
00:06:25Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
00:06:29I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband.
00:06:32I waited in the restaurant until closing, but no Uber accepted the ride.
00:06:37It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
00:06:41I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed.
00:06:43It was a work message from Carter.
00:06:45The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent.
00:06:47Go to the office and handle it.
00:06:49I was still his executive assistant.
00:06:51I told the driver to head to the office, but one encrypted key needed for the project
00:06:55was in his study.
00:06:56He didn't answer my calls.
00:06:58He didn't reply to my messages.
00:07:00I had no choice but to go home.
00:07:03No one answered the doorbell, so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
00:07:14Why are you here?
00:07:16Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
00:07:18If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
00:07:21I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
00:07:25The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
00:07:28You didn't answer a single call.
00:07:32So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
00:07:36My clothes got wet.
00:07:38You've always been sensible.
00:07:40Don't make a fuss over something so small.
00:07:42Sensible.
00:07:43So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
00:07:45To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
00:07:47To be called into work in the middle of the night.
00:07:49To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
00:07:52For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth,
00:07:56but myself.
00:07:57I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
00:07:59Go get the file from the study.
00:08:01Be quiet.
00:08:08I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
00:08:12Then I went into the study and got the key file.
00:08:15But I was so tired, I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
00:08:19So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
00:08:23It was my resignation letter.
00:08:26Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
00:08:30Have you settled the apartment?
00:08:31I need to move in within the next two days.
00:08:35At daybreak, I rubbed my red, sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
00:08:41Clara found our marriage certificate.
00:08:42She's threatening to jump.
00:08:43Come back now.
00:08:44My mother's call came right after.
00:08:46Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
00:08:48You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
00:08:51Can't you apologize for once?
00:08:52If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
00:09:03I wasn't even surprised anymore.
00:09:05Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
00:09:10I rushed to the community.
00:09:12I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
00:09:16How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
00:09:20The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
00:09:24Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you.
00:09:35Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
00:09:40I had just propped myself up.
00:09:43I don't know someone like you.
00:09:45I don't have a daughter like you.
00:09:52My hands shook as I called 911.
00:09:54Then everything went black.
00:09:57When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
00:10:01You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
00:10:03You've just had a miscarriage.
00:10:05We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
00:10:08After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
00:10:12In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
00:10:16Your sister has been traumatized.
00:10:18She can't see you right now.
00:10:21My mother and I will take good care of her.
00:10:23Of course I knew.
00:10:24And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
00:10:28If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
00:10:31I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
00:10:34There's something else I need to tell you.
00:10:36Let's get divorced.
00:10:44Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:10:46Don't make her overthink.
00:10:47I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:10:52It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:10:53He just didn't have time for me.
00:10:55I turned to leave.
00:10:56As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:10:59Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn, the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:11:03I thought he had thrown it away.
00:11:04I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:11:06Chloe.
00:11:08Why are you still here?
00:11:10I didn't answer.
00:11:12I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes,
00:11:15and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:11:21At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:11:27Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:11:30Don't tell my husband.
00:11:35My sister was injured and lost her memory.
00:11:37She forgot everyone, except my husband, Carter Hayes.
00:11:41She believed he was her boyfriend.
00:11:43My mother broke down crying in the hospital hallway,
00:11:46clutching my arm and begging me to give Carter back to my sister.
00:11:51It's only temporary.
00:11:53Once her memory comes back, everything will go back to normal.
00:11:55But he didn't know that the moment he nodded, some things could never go back.
00:12:01Chloe, you should move out for now.
00:12:02Clara can't handle any stimulation.
00:12:06I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
00:12:08It's not convenient for you to stay.
00:12:10What if Clara never gets her memory back?
00:12:13Are you planning to play along with her forever?
00:12:15She's your sister.
00:12:16She's in terrible shape right now.
00:12:18Just give her some space.
00:12:21Go pack.
00:12:22Don't take too much.
00:12:23I'll have someone deal with the rest.
00:12:24He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
00:12:27Take that too.
00:12:27Clara doesn't like this style.
00:12:28I'll buy you a new one another day.
00:12:30That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
00:12:33For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
00:12:36So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
00:12:39Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
00:12:42I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
00:12:45When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
00:12:49Carter was giving instructions.
00:12:51Persian cashmere rugs.
00:12:53Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
00:12:56He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one, crumpled them, and tossed them into
00:13:03the trash.
00:13:05Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
00:13:07Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:13:09Don't make her overthink.
00:13:10I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:13:15It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:13:17He just didn't have time for me.
00:13:18I turned to leave.
00:13:19As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:13:22Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
00:13:24The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:13:26I thought he had thrown it away.
00:13:27I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:13:29Chloe.
00:13:31Why are you still here?
00:13:33I didn't answer.
00:13:35I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes,
00:13:38and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:13:44At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:13:50Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:13:53Don't tell my husband.
00:13:58When I checked into the Marriott downtown, Carter called.
00:14:02There's a college reunion tonight.
00:14:04Our old professor will be there.
00:14:06I'll take you and your sister.
00:14:07Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
00:14:10He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
00:14:13That evening, I returned to my own home as a guest.
00:14:17Carter opened the door.
00:14:19The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
00:14:24I didn't respond.
00:14:26A sour ache spread through my chest.
00:14:29Clara came downstairs, linked her arm through Carter's, and smiled at me.
00:14:33Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
00:14:37Always tagging along.
00:14:38All right.
00:14:39Stop teasing her.
00:14:45Stanford.
00:14:46Carter led Clara across the main quad.
00:14:50Remember freshman year at the football game?
00:14:52We were chosen as squad leaders.
00:14:54We secretly held hands and someone posted the photo on the forum.
00:14:57Of course I remember.
00:15:00And the spring formal.
00:15:02We hosted it together.
00:15:04Chloe was there too, right?
00:15:05I was.
00:15:07In the audience.
00:15:09Back then, they were upstairs.
00:15:19The party queen and the fraternity president are here.
00:15:23The party queen and the fraternity president are here.
00:15:37The party queen and the fraternity president are here.
00:15:37Not yet, but soon.
00:15:41I looked away and took a sip of wine.
00:15:45It tasted bitter.
00:15:46After a few rounds of drinks, a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
00:15:50Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
00:15:51I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
00:15:56I'm married.
00:15:58I've been married for five years.
00:16:03That was when I suddenly understood.
00:16:06I had signed my own ticket to hell.
00:16:13You're married?
00:16:14To who?
00:16:17Her husband is a programmer at my company.
00:16:19He probably has to work late tonight.
00:16:21Right.
00:16:22That makes sense.
00:16:23No offense, but you and your sister were never on the same level.
00:16:28Chloe, you should bring your husband out to meet us sometime.
00:16:35Sure.
00:16:36When there's a chance.
00:16:39I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
00:16:44I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes.
00:16:47He had followed me out.
00:16:49Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here.
00:16:51Give me the keys.
00:16:52What about me?
00:16:53It's pouring outside.
00:16:54If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
00:16:57My car is with the driver for maintenance.
00:17:00Clara's in bad shape.
00:17:01Give her some space.
00:17:02Wait for an Uber.
00:17:04Give.
00:17:05Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
00:17:08I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband.
00:17:12I waited in the restaurant until closing, but no Uber accepted the ride.
00:17:17It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
00:17:20I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed.
00:17:23It was a work message from Carter.
00:17:24The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent.
00:17:27Go to the office and handle it.
00:17:28I was still his executive assistant.
00:17:30I told the driver to head to the office, but one encrypted key needed for the project
00:17:35was in his study.
00:17:36He didn't answer my calls.
00:17:37He didn't reply to my messages.
00:17:40I had no choice but to go home.
00:17:43No one answered the doorbell, so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
00:17:54Why are you here?
00:17:55Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
00:17:58If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
00:18:01I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
00:18:04The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
00:18:07You didn't answer a single call.
00:18:12So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
00:18:16My clothes got wet.
00:18:18You've always been sensible.
00:18:20Don't make a fuss over something so small.
00:18:22Sensible.
00:18:22So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
00:18:25To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
00:18:27To be called into work in the middle of the night.
00:18:29To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
00:18:32For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth,
00:18:36but myself.
00:18:37I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
00:18:39Go get the file from the study.
00:18:41Be quiet.
00:18:47I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
00:18:51Then I went into the study and got the key file.
00:18:54But I was so tired, I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
00:18:59So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
00:19:03It was my resignation letter.
00:19:06Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
00:19:10Have you settled the apartment?
00:19:11I need to move in within the next two days.
00:19:14At daybreak, I rubbed my red sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
00:19:20Clara found our marriage certificate.
00:19:22She's threatening to jump.
00:19:23Come back now.
00:19:24My mother's call came right after.
00:19:26Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
00:19:28You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
00:19:30Can't you apologize for once?
00:19:32If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
00:19:42I wasn't even surprised anymore.
00:19:45Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
00:19:50I rushed to the community.
00:19:51I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
00:19:56How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
00:20:00The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
00:20:03Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you.
00:20:14Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
00:20:20I had just propped myself up.
00:20:22I don't know someone like you!
00:20:25I don't have a daughter like you!
00:20:31My hands shook as I called 911.
00:20:34Then everything went black.
00:20:37When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
00:20:40You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
00:20:43You've just had a miscarriage.
00:20:44We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
00:20:48After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
00:20:52In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
00:20:56Your sister has been traumatized.
00:20:57She can't see you right now.
00:21:01My mother and I will take good care of her.
00:21:03Of course I knew.
00:21:04And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
00:21:07If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
00:21:11I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
00:21:13There's something else I need to tell you.
00:21:16Let's get divorced.
00:21:23Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:21:25Don't make her overthink.
00:21:26I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:21:31It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:21:33He just didn't have time for me.
00:21:34I turned to leave.
00:21:35As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:21:38Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn, the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:21:42I thought he had thrown it away.
00:21:44I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:21:45Chloe.
00:21:47Why are you still here?
00:21:50I didn't answer.
00:21:52I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes,
00:21:54and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:22:01At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:22:07Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:22:10Don't tell my husband.
00:22:14My sister was injured and lost her memory.
00:22:17She forgot everyone, except my husband, Carter Hayes.
00:22:20She believed he was her boyfriend.
00:22:22My mother broke down crying in the hospital hallway,
00:22:25clutching my arm and begging me to give Carter back to my sister.
00:22:31It's only temporary.
00:22:33Once her memory comes back, everything will go back to normal.
00:22:35But he didn't know that the moment he nodded,
00:22:37some things could never go back.
00:22:40Chloe, you should move out for now.
00:22:42Clara can't handle any stimulation.
00:22:45I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
00:22:47It's not convenient for you to stay.
00:22:50What if Clara never gets her memory back?
00:22:52Are you planning to play along with her forever?
00:22:55She's your sister.
00:22:56She's in terrible shape right now.
00:22:57Just give her some space.
00:23:01Go pack.
00:23:02Don't take too much.
00:23:02I'll have someone deal with the rest.
00:23:04He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
00:23:06Take that too.
00:23:07Clara doesn't like this style.
00:23:08I'll buy you a new one another day.
00:23:10That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
00:23:13For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
00:23:16So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
00:23:19Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
00:23:22I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
00:23:24When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
00:23:28Carter was giving instructions.
00:23:31Persian cashmere rugs.
00:23:33Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
00:23:36He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one,
00:23:40crumpled them, and tossed them into the trash.
00:23:44Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
00:23:47Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:23:48Don't make her overthink.
00:23:50I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years
00:23:53slowly turn into another woman.
00:23:54It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:23:56He just didn't have time for me.
00:23:57I turned to leave.
00:23:58As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:24:02Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn,
00:24:03the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:24:05I thought he had thrown it away.
00:24:07I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:24:08Chloe.
00:24:10Why are you still here?
00:24:13I didn't answer.
00:24:15I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
00:24:17and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:24:24At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:24:30Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:24:33Don't tell my husband.
00:24:37When I checked into the Marriott downtown, Carter called.
00:24:41There's a college reunion tonight.
00:24:44Our old professor will be there.
00:24:45I'll take you and your sister.
00:24:47Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
00:24:49He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
00:24:53That evening, I returned to my own home as a guest.
00:24:57Carter opened the door.
00:24:59The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
00:25:04I didn't respond.
00:25:05A sour ache spread through my chest.
00:25:08Clara came downstairs, linked her arm through Carter's, and smiled at me.
00:25:13Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
00:25:16Always tagging along.
00:25:18All right. Stop teasing her.
00:25:24Stanford.
00:25:25Carter led Clara across the main quad.
00:25:29Remember freshman year at the football game?
00:25:31We were chosen as squad leaders.
00:25:34We secretly held hands and someone posted the photo on the forum.
00:25:37Of course I remember.
00:25:40And the spring formal.
00:25:41We hosted it together.
00:25:43Chloe was there too, right?
00:25:45I was.
00:25:46In the audience.
00:25:48Back then, they were upstairs.
00:25:50I was below it.
00:25:52Even after I married Carter, I was still the invisible person in their story.
00:25:56In the private dining room, our classmates started cheering.
00:25:59The party queen and the fraternity president are here!
00:26:02Still holding hands?
00:26:04When are we getting invitations?
00:26:08I thought I heard Carter was married.
00:26:13You must have heard wrong, professor.
00:26:15I'm not married.
00:26:17Not yet.
00:26:18But soon.
00:26:21I looked away and took a sip of wine.
00:26:24It tasted bitter.
00:26:26After a few rounds of drinks, a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
00:26:30Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
00:26:31I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
00:26:36I'm married.
00:26:38I've been married for five years.
00:26:43That was when I suddenly understood.
00:26:45I had signed my own ticket to hell.
00:26:53You're married?
00:26:54To who?
00:26:57Her husband is a programmer at my company.
00:26:59He probably has to work late tonight.
00:27:01Right.
00:27:01That makes sense.
00:27:02No offense, but you and your sister were never on the same level.
00:27:08Chloe, you should bring your husband out to meet us sometime.
00:27:15Sure.
00:27:16When there's a chance.
00:27:19I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
00:27:23I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes.
00:27:27He had followed me out.
00:27:28Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here.
00:27:30Give me the keys.
00:27:31What about me?
00:27:33It's pouring outside.
00:27:34If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
00:27:37My car is with the driver for maintenance.
00:27:39Clara's in bad shape.
00:27:40Give her some space.
00:27:41Wait for an Uber.
00:27:43Give.
00:27:44Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
00:27:48I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband.
00:27:52I waited in the restaurant until closing, but no Uber accepted the ride.
00:27:56It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
00:28:00I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed.
00:28:02It was a work message from Carter.
00:28:04The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent.
00:28:06Go to the office and handle it.
00:28:08I was still his executive assistant.
00:28:10I told the driver to head to the office, but one encrypted key needed for the project was in his
00:28:15study.
00:28:15He didn't answer my calls.
00:28:17He didn't reply to my messages.
00:28:19I had no choice but to go home.
00:28:23No one answered the doorbell, so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
00:28:33Why are you here?
00:28:35Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
00:28:38If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
00:28:40I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
00:28:44The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
00:28:47You didn't answer a single call.
00:28:51So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
00:28:56My clothes got wet.
00:28:58You've always been sensible.
00:28:59Don't make a fuss over something so small.
00:29:01Sensible.
00:29:02So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
00:29:04To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
00:29:07To be called into work in the middle of the night.
00:29:09To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
00:29:12For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth, but myself.
00:29:17I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
00:29:19Go get the file from the study.
00:29:20Be quiet.
00:29:27I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
00:29:31Then I went into the study and got the key file.
00:29:34But I was so tired, I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
00:29:38So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
00:29:43It was my resignation letter.
00:29:45Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
00:29:49Have you settled the apartment?
00:29:51I need to move in within the next two days.
00:29:54At daybreak, I rubbed my red, sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
00:30:00Clara found our marriage certificate.
00:30:02She's threatening to jump.
00:30:03Come back now!
00:30:04My mother's call came right after.
00:30:05Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
00:30:08You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
00:30:10Can't you apologize for once?
00:30:11If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
00:30:22I wasn't even surprised anymore.
00:30:24Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
00:30:29I rushed to the community.
00:30:31I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
00:30:35How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
00:30:40The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
00:30:43Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you!
00:30:54Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
00:30:59I had just propped myself up.
00:31:02I don't know someone like you!
00:31:04I don't have a daughter like you!
00:31:11My hands shook as I called 911.
00:31:13Then everything went black.
00:31:17When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
00:31:20You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
00:31:22You've just had a miscarriage.
00:31:24We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
00:31:27After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
00:31:31In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
00:31:35Your sister has been traumatized.
00:31:37She can't see you right now.
00:31:40My mother and I will take good care of her.
00:31:42Of course I knew.
00:31:43And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
00:31:47If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
00:31:51I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
00:31:53There's something else I need to tell you.
00:31:56Let's get divorced.
00:32:03Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:32:05Don't make her overthink.
00:32:07I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:32:11It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:32:13He just didn't have time for me.
00:32:14I turned to leave.
00:32:15As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:32:18Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
00:32:20The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:32:22I thought he had thrown it away.
00:32:23I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:32:25Chloe.
00:32:27Why are you still here?
00:32:30I didn't answer.
00:32:31I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
00:32:34and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:32:41At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:32:46Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:32:49Don't tell my husband.
00:32:54My sister was injured and lost her memory.
00:32:57She forgot everyone except my husband, Carter Hayes.
00:33:00She believed he was her boyfriend.
00:33:02My mother broke down crying in the hospital hallway,
00:33:05clutching my arm and begging me to give Carter back to my sister.
00:33:11It's only temporary.
00:33:12Once her memory comes back, everything will go back to normal.
00:33:15But he didn't know that the moment he nodded,
00:33:17some things could never go back.
00:33:20Chloe, you should move out for now.
00:33:22Clara can't handle any stimulation.
00:33:25I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
00:33:27It's not convenient for you to stay.
00:33:30What if Clara never gets her memory back?
00:33:32Are you planning to play along with her forever?
00:33:35She's your sister.
00:33:36She's in terrible shape right now.
00:33:37Just give her some space.
00:33:40Go pack.
00:33:41Don't take too much.
00:33:42I'll have someone deal with the rest.
00:33:43He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
00:33:46Take that too.
00:33:47Clara doesn't like this style.
00:33:48I'll buy you a new one another day.
00:33:50That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
00:33:53For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
00:33:55So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
00:33:59Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
00:34:02I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
00:34:04When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
00:34:08Carter was giving instructions.
00:34:10Persian cashmere rugs.
00:34:13Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
00:34:15He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one,
00:34:20crumpled them, and tossed them into the trash.
00:34:24Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
00:34:26Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:34:28Don't make her overthink.
00:34:29I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:34:34It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:34:36He just didn't have time for me.
00:34:37I turned to leave.
00:34:38As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:34:41Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn, the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:34:45I thought he had thrown it away.
00:34:46I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:34:48Chloe.
00:34:50Why are you still here?
00:34:53I didn't answer.
00:34:54I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes,
00:34:57and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:35:04At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:35:10Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:35:12Don't tell my husband.
00:35:17When I checked into the Marriott downtown, Carter called.
00:35:21There's a college reunion tonight.
00:35:23Our old professor will be there.
00:35:25I'll take you and your sister.
00:35:27Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
00:35:29He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
00:35:33That evening, I returned to my own home as a guest.
00:35:36Carter opened the door.
00:35:39The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
00:35:43I didn't respond.
00:35:45A sour ache spread through my chest.
00:35:48Clara came downstairs, linked her arm through Carter's, and smiled at me.
00:35:53Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
00:35:56Always tagging along.
00:35:57All right.
00:35:58Stop teasing her.
00:36:04Stanford.
00:36:05Carter led Clara across the main quad.
00:36:09Remember freshman year at the football game?
00:36:11We were chosen as squad leaders.
00:36:13We secretly held hands and someone posted the photo on the forum.
00:36:16Of course I remember.
00:36:19And the spring formal.
00:36:21We hosted it together.
00:36:23Chloe was there too, right?
00:36:25I was.
00:36:26In the audience.
00:36:28Back then, they were upstairs.
00:36:30I was below it.
00:36:31Even after I married Carter, I was still the invisible person in their story.
00:36:35In the private dining room, our classmates started cheering.
00:36:39The party queen and the fraternity president are here.
00:36:42Still holding hands?
00:36:43When are we getting invitations?
00:36:47I thought I heard Carter was married.
00:36:52You must have heard wrong, professor.
00:36:54I'm not married.
00:36:56Not yet.
00:36:58But soon.
00:37:01I looked away and took a sip of wine.
00:37:04It tasted bitter.
00:37:05After a few rounds of drinks, a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
00:37:09Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
00:37:11I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
00:37:16I'm married.
00:37:17I've been married for five years.
00:37:22That was when I suddenly understood.
00:37:25I had signed my own ticket to hell.
00:37:32You're married?
00:37:33To who?
00:37:36Her husband is a programmer at my company.
00:37:38He probably has to work late tonight.
00:37:40Right.
00:37:41That makes sense.
00:37:42No offense, but you and your sister were never on the same level.
00:37:47Chloe, you should bring your husband out to meet us sometime.
00:37:54Sure.
00:37:55When there's a chance.
00:37:59I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
00:38:03I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes.
00:38:06He had followed me out.
00:38:08Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here.
00:38:10Give me the keys.
00:38:11What about me?
00:38:12It's pouring outside.
00:38:14If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
00:38:17My car is with the driver for maintenance.
00:38:19Clara's in bad shape.
00:38:20Give her some space.
00:38:21Wait for an Uber.
00:38:23Give.
00:38:24Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
00:38:27I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband.
00:38:31I waited in the restaurant until closing, but no Uber accepted the ride.
00:38:36It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
00:38:40I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed.
00:38:42It was a work message from Carter.
00:38:43The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent.
00:38:46Go to the office and handle it.
00:38:47I was still his executive assistant.
00:38:49I told the driver to head to the office, but one encrypted key needed for the project was in his
00:38:54study.
00:38:55He didn't answer my calls.
00:38:57He didn't reply to my messages.
00:38:59I had no choice but to go home.
00:39:02No one answered the doorbell, so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
00:39:13Why are you here?
00:39:14Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
00:39:17If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
00:39:20I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
00:39:24The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
00:39:26You didn't answer a single call.
00:39:31So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
00:39:35My clothes got wet.
00:39:37You've always been sensible.
00:39:39Don't make a fuss over something so small.
00:39:41Sensible.
00:39:42So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
00:39:44To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
00:39:46To be called into work in the middle of the night.
00:39:48To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
00:39:51For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth, but myself.
00:39:56I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
00:39:58Go get the file from the study.
00:40:00Be quiet.
00:40:07I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
00:40:10Then I went into the study and got the key file.
00:40:13But I was so tired.
00:40:15I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
00:40:18So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
00:40:22It was my resignation letter.
00:40:25Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
00:40:29Have you settled the apartment?
00:40:30I need to move in within the next two days.
00:40:34At daybreak, I rubbed my red, sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
00:40:40Clara found our marriage certificate.
00:40:41She's threatening to jump.
00:40:42Come back now.
00:40:43My mother's call came right after.
00:40:45Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
00:40:47You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
00:40:49Can't you apologize for once?
00:40:51If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
00:41:02I wasn't even surprised anymore.
00:41:04Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
00:41:09I rushed to the community.
00:41:11I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
00:41:15How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
00:41:19The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
00:41:23Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you.
00:41:34Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
00:41:39I had just propped myself up.
00:41:42I don't know someone like you.
00:41:44I don't have a daughter like you.
00:41:51My hands shook as I called 911.
00:41:53Then everything went black.
00:41:56When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
00:42:00You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
00:42:02You've just had a miscarriage.
00:42:04We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
00:42:07After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
00:42:11In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
00:42:15Your sister has been traumatized.
00:42:16She can't see you right now.
00:42:20My mother and I will take good care of her.
00:42:22Of course I knew.
00:42:23And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
00:42:27If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
00:42:30I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
00:42:33There's something else I need to tell you.
00:42:35Let's get divorced.
00:42:43Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:42:44Don't make her overthink.
00:42:46I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:42:51It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:42:52He just didn't have time for me.
00:42:54I turned to leave.
00:42:55As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:42:58Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
00:43:00The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:43:02I thought he had thrown it away.
00:43:03I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:43:05Chloe.
00:43:07Why are you still here?
00:43:09I didn't answer.
00:43:11I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
00:43:14and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:43:20At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:43:26Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:43:29Don't tell my husband.
00:43:34My sister was injured and lost her memory.
00:43:36She forgot everyone except my husband, Carter Hayes.
00:43:40She believed he was her boyfriend.
00:43:42My mother broke down crying in the hospital hallway,
00:43:44clutching my arm and begging me to give Carter back to my sister.
00:43:50It's only temporary.
00:43:52Once her memory comes back, everything will go back to normal.
00:43:54But he didn't know that the moment he nodded,
00:43:57some things could never go back.
00:43:59Chloe, you should move out for now.
00:44:01Clara can't handle any stimulation.
00:44:05I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
00:44:06It's not convenient for you to stay.
00:44:09What if Clara never gets her memory back?
00:44:11Are you planning to play along with her forever?
00:44:14She's your sister.
00:44:15She's in terrible shape right now.
00:44:17Just give her some space.
00:44:20Go pack.
00:44:21Don't take too much.
00:44:22I'll have someone deal with the rest.
00:44:23He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
00:44:25Take that too.
00:44:26Clara doesn't like this style.
00:44:27I'll buy you a new one another day.
00:44:29That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
00:44:32For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
00:44:35So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
00:44:38Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
00:44:41I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
00:44:44When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
00:44:48Carter was giving instructions.
00:44:50Persian cashmere rugs.
00:44:52Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
00:44:55He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one,
00:45:00crumpled them, and tossed them into the trash.
00:45:04Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
00:45:06Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:45:08Don't make her overthink.
00:45:09I stood in the entryway,
00:45:10watching the home I had lived in for five years
00:45:12slowly turn into another woman's.
00:45:14It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:45:15He just didn't have time for me.
00:45:17I turned to leave.
00:45:18As I passed the study,
00:45:19I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:45:21Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn,
00:45:23the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:45:25I thought he had thrown it away.
00:45:26I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:45:28Chloe.
00:45:30Why are you still here?
00:45:32I didn't answer.
00:45:34I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
00:45:37and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:45:43At the gate, I texted a real estate agent
00:45:46I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:45:49Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:45:52Don't tell my husband.
00:45:57When I checked into the Marriott downtown,
00:45:59Carter called.
00:46:01There's a college reunion tonight.
00:46:03Our old professor will be there.
00:46:05I'll take you and your sister.
00:46:06Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
00:46:09He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
00:46:12That evening,
00:46:13I returned to my own home as a guest.
00:46:16Carter opened the door.
00:46:18The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
00:46:23I didn't respond.
00:46:25A sour ache spread through my chest.
00:46:27Clara came downstairs,
00:46:29linked her arm through Carter's,
00:46:31and smiled at me.
00:46:32Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
00:46:35Always tagging along.
00:46:37All right.
00:46:38Stop teasing her.
00:46:44Stanford.
00:46:45Carter led Clara across the main quad.
00:46:48Remember freshman year at the football game?
00:46:51We were chosen as squad leaders.
00:46:53We secretly held hands,
00:46:54and someone posted the photo on the forum.
00:46:56Of course I remember.
00:46:59And the spring formal.
00:47:00We hosted it together.
00:47:03Chloe was there too, right?
00:47:04I was.
00:47:06In the audience.
00:47:07Back then,
00:47:08they were upstairs.
00:47:09I was below it.
00:47:11Even after I married Carter,
00:47:13I was still the invisible person in their story.
00:47:15In the private dining room,
00:47:17our classmates started cheering.
00:47:19The party queen and the fraternity president are here!
00:47:22Still holding hands?
00:47:23When are we getting invitations?
00:47:27I thought I heard Carter was married.
00:47:32You must have heard wrong, professor.
00:47:34I'm not married.
00:47:36Not yet.
00:47:37But soon.
00:47:40I looked away and took a sip of wine.
00:47:43It tasted bitter.
00:47:45After a few rounds of drinks,
00:47:46a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
00:47:49Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
00:47:50I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
00:47:55I'm married.
00:47:57I've been married for five years.
00:48:02That was when I suddenly understood I had signed my own ticket to hell.
00:48:11I was married.
00:48:13I'm married.
00:48:13I moved to hell.
00:48:35To?
00:48:36there's a chance. I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
00:48:42I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes. He had followed me out.
00:48:48Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here. Give me the keys.
00:48:51What about me? It's pouring outside. If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
00:48:56My car is with the driver for maintenance. Clara's in bad shape. Give her some space.
00:49:01Wait for an Uber. Give. Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
00:49:07I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband. I waited in the restaurant until closing,
00:49:13but no Uber accepted the ride. It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
00:49:19I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed. It was a work message from Carter.
00:49:23The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent. Go to the office and handle it.
00:49:27I was still his executive assistant. I told the driver to head to the office,
00:49:31but one encrypted key needed for the project was in his study.
00:49:34He didn't answer my calls. He didn't reply to my messages. I had no choice but to go home.
00:49:42No one answered the doorbell, so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
00:49:53Why are you here? Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
00:49:57If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
00:50:00I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
00:50:03The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
00:50:06You didn't answer a single call.
00:50:10So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
00:50:15My clothes got wet. You've always been sensible.
00:50:18Don't make a fuss over something so small.
00:50:21Sensible. So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
00:50:24To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
00:50:26To be called into work in the middle of the night.
00:50:28To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
00:50:31For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth, but myself.
00:50:35I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
00:50:38Go get the file from the study. Be quiet.
00:50:46I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
00:50:50Then I went into the study and got the key file.
00:50:53But I was so tired, I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
00:50:57So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
00:51:02It was my resignation letter.
00:51:05Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
00:51:09Have you settled the apartment?
00:51:10I need to move in within the next two days.
00:51:13At daybreak, I rubbed my red, sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
00:51:19Clara found our marriage certificate.
00:51:21She's threatening to jump. Come back now.
00:51:23My mother's call came right after.
00:51:24Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
00:51:27You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
00:51:29Can't you apologize for once?
00:51:31If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
00:51:41I wasn't even surprised anymore.
00:51:44Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
00:51:49I rushed to the community.
00:51:50I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
00:51:55How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
00:51:59The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
00:52:02Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you.
00:52:13Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
00:52:19I had just propped myself up.
00:52:21I don't know someone like you!
00:52:23I don't have a daughter like you!
00:52:30My hands shook as I called 911.
00:52:33Then everything went black.
00:52:36When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
00:52:39You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
00:52:42You've just had a miscarriage.
00:52:43We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
00:52:46After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
00:52:51In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
00:52:54Your sister has been traumatized.
00:52:56She can't see you right now.
00:52:59My mother and I will take good care of her.
00:53:02Of course I knew.
00:53:03And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
00:53:06If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
00:53:10I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
00:53:13There's something else I need to tell you.
00:53:15Let's get divorced.
00:53:22Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:53:24Don't make her overthink.
00:53:26I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
00:53:30It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:53:32He just didn't have time for me.
00:53:33I turned to leave.
00:53:34As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:53:37Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
00:53:39The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:53:41I thought he had thrown it away.
00:53:42I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:53:44Chloe, why are you still here?
00:53:49I didn't answer.
00:53:50I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes and walked out of the house that
00:53:55had once been mine.
00:54:00At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:54:06Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:54:09Don't tell my husband.
00:54:38It's only temporary.
00:54:39Chloe, you should move out for now.
00:54:41Clara can't handle any stimulation.
00:54:44I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
00:54:46It's not convenient for you to stay.
00:54:49What if Clara never gets her memory back?
00:54:51Are you planning to play along with her forever?
00:54:54She's your sister.
00:54:55She's in terrible shape right now.
00:54:56Just give her some space.
00:55:00Go pack.
00:55:00Don't take too much.
00:55:01I'll have someone deal with the rest.
00:55:02He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
00:55:05Take that too.
00:55:06Clara doesn't like this style.
00:55:07I'll buy you a new one another day.
00:55:09That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
00:55:12For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
00:55:15So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
00:55:18Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
00:55:21I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
00:55:24When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
00:55:27Carter was giving instructions.
00:55:29Persian cashmere rugs.
00:55:32Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
00:55:34He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one,
00:55:39crumpled them, and tossed them into the trash.
00:55:43Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
00:55:45Your sister knows your handwriting.
00:55:47Don't make her overthink.
00:55:48I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years
00:55:52slowly turn into another woman's.
00:55:53It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
00:55:55He just didn't have time for me.
00:55:56I turned to leave.
00:55:57As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
00:56:00Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn,
00:56:02the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
00:56:04I thought he had thrown it away.
00:56:05I reached out to pull the drawer open.
00:56:07Chloe.
00:56:09Why are you still here?
00:56:12I didn't answer.
00:56:14I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
00:56:16and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
00:56:23At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
00:56:29Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
00:56:32Don't tell my husband.
00:56:36When I checked into the Marriott downtown, Carter called.
00:56:40There's a college reunion tonight.
00:56:42Our old professor will be there.
00:56:44I'll take you and your sister.
00:56:46Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
00:56:48He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
00:56:52That evening, I returned to my own home as a guest.
00:56:55Carter opened the door.
00:56:58The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
00:57:03I didn't respond.
00:57:04A sour ache spread through my chest.
00:57:07Clara came downstairs, linked her arm through Carter's, and smiled at me.
00:57:12Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
00:57:15Always tagging along.
00:57:17All right.
00:57:17Stop teasing her.
00:57:28Remember freshman year at the football game?
00:57:30We were chosen as squad leaders.
00:57:33We secretly held hands, and someone posted the photo on the forum.
00:57:36Of course I remember.
00:57:38And the spring formal.
00:57:40We hosted it together.
00:57:42Chloe was there too, right?
00:57:44I was.
00:57:45In the audience.
00:57:46Back then, they were upstairs.
00:57:49I was below it.
00:57:51Even after I married Carter, I was still the invisible person in their story.
00:57:55In the private dining room, our classmates started cheering.
00:57:58The party queen and the fraternity president are here!
00:58:01Still holding hands?
00:58:03When are we getting invitations?
00:58:07I thought I heard Carter was married.
00:58:12You must have heard wrong, professor.
00:58:13I'm not married.
00:58:15Not yet, but soon.
00:58:20I looked away and took a sip of wine.
00:58:23It tasted bitter.
00:58:24After a few rounds of drinks, a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
00:58:29Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
00:58:30I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
00:58:35I'm married.
00:58:37I've been married for five years.
00:58:41That was when I suddenly understood.
00:58:44I had signed my own ticket to hell.
00:58:51You're married?
00:58:53To who?
00:58:56Her husband is a programmer at my company.
00:58:58He probably has to work late tonight.
00:59:00Right.
00:59:00That makes sense.
00:59:02No offense, but you and your sister were never on the same level.
00:59:07Chloe, you should bring your husband out to meet us sometime.
00:59:13Sure.
00:59:15When there's a chance.
00:59:18I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
00:59:22I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes.
00:59:25He had followed me out.
00:59:27Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here.
00:59:30Give me the keys.
00:59:30What about me?
00:59:32It's pouring outside.
00:59:33If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
00:59:36My car is with the driver for maintenance.
00:59:38Clara's in bad shape.
00:59:39Give her some space.
00:59:40Wait for an Uber.
00:59:42Give.
00:59:43Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
00:59:47I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband.
00:59:51I waited in the restaurant until closing, but no Uber accepted the ride.
00:59:55It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
00:59:59I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed.
01:00:01It was a work message from Carter.
01:00:03The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent.
01:00:05Go to the office and handle it.
01:00:07I was still his executive assistant.
01:00:09I told the driver to head to the office,
01:00:10but one encrypted key needed for the project was in his study.
01:00:14He didn't answer my calls.
01:00:16He didn't reply to my messages.
01:00:18I had no choice but to go home.
01:00:22No one answered the doorbell, so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
01:00:32Why are you here?
01:00:34Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
01:00:36If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
01:00:39I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
01:00:43The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
01:00:46You didn't answer a single call.
01:00:50So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
01:00:54My clothes got wet.
01:00:56You've always been sensible.
01:00:58Don't make a fuss over something so small.
01:01:00Sensible.
01:01:01So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
01:01:03To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
01:01:06To be called into work in the middle of the night.
01:01:08To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
01:01:11For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth, but myself.
01:01:16I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
01:01:17Go get the file from the study.
01:01:19Be quiet.
01:01:26I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
01:01:30Then I went into the study and got the key file.
01:01:33But I was so tired, I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
01:01:37So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
01:01:42It was my resignation letter.
01:01:44Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
01:01:48Have you settled the apartment?
01:01:50I need to move in within the next two days.
01:01:53At daybreak, I rubbed my red, sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
01:01:59Clara found our marriage certificate.
01:02:01She's threatening to jump.
01:02:02Come back now.
01:02:02My mother's call came right after.
01:02:04Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
01:02:06You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
01:02:09Can't you apologize for once?
01:02:10If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
01:02:21I wasn't even surprised anymore.
01:02:23Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
01:02:28I rushed to the community.
01:02:30I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
01:02:34How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
01:02:39The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
01:02:42Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you.
01:02:53Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
01:02:58I had just propped myself up.
01:03:01I don't know someone like you.
01:03:03I don't have a daughter like you.
01:03:06I don't have a daughter like you.
01:03:15When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
01:03:19You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
01:03:21You've just had a miscarriage.
01:03:23We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
01:03:26After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
01:03:30In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
01:03:34Your sister has been traumatized.
01:03:36She can't see you right now.
01:03:39My mother and I will take good care of her.
01:03:41Of course I knew.
01:03:42And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
01:03:46If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
01:03:50I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
01:03:52There's something else I need to tell you.
01:03:55Let's get divorced.
01:04:02Your sister knows your handwriting.
01:04:04Don't make her overthink.
01:04:05I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
01:04:10It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
01:04:12He just didn't have time for me.
01:04:13I turned to leave.
01:04:14As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
01:04:17Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn, the scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
01:04:21I thought he had thrown it away.
01:04:22I reached out to pull the drawer open.
01:04:24Chloe.
01:04:26Why are you still here?
01:04:28I didn't answer.
01:04:30I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes and walked out of the house that
01:04:35had once been mine.
01:04:39At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
01:04:45Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
01:04:48Don't tell my husband.
01:04:53My sister was injured and lost her memory.
01:04:56She forgot everyone, except my husband, Carter Hayes.
01:04:59She believed he was her boyfriend.
01:05:01My mother broke down crying in the hospital hallway, clutching my arm and begging me to give Carter back to
01:05:07my sister.
01:05:10It's only temporary.
01:05:11Once her memory comes back, everything will go back to normal.
01:05:14But he didn't know that the moment he nodded, some things could never go back.
01:05:19Chloe, you should move out for now.
01:05:21Clara can't handle any stimulation.
01:05:24I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
01:05:26It's not convenient for you to stay.
01:05:29What if Clara never gets her memory back?
01:05:31Are you planning to play along with her forever?
01:05:34She's your sister.
01:05:35She's in terrible shape right now.
01:05:36Just give her some space.
01:05:39Go pack.
01:05:40Don't take too much.
01:05:41I'll have someone deal with the rest.
01:05:42He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
01:05:45Take that too.
01:05:45Clara doesn't like this style.
01:05:47I'll buy you a new one another day.
01:05:48That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
01:05:51For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
01:05:54So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
01:05:57Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
01:06:01I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
01:06:03When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
01:06:07Carter was giving instructions.
01:06:09Persian cashmere rugs.
01:06:12Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
01:06:14He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one,
01:06:19crumpled them, and tossed them into the trash.
01:06:23Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
01:06:25Your sister knows your handwriting.
01:06:27Don't make her overthink.
01:06:28I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years
01:06:31slowly turn into another woman's.
01:06:33It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
01:06:35He just didn't have time for me.
01:06:36I turned to leave.
01:06:37As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
01:06:40Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
01:06:42The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
01:06:44I thought he had thrown it away.
01:06:45I reached out to pull the drawer open.
01:06:47Chloe, why are you still here?
01:06:52I didn't answer.
01:06:53I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
01:06:56and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
01:07:03At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
01:07:08Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
01:07:11Don't tell my husband.
01:07:16When I checked into the Marriott downtown, Carter called.
01:07:20There's a college reunion tonight.
01:07:22Our old professor will be there.
01:07:24I'll take you and your sister.
01:07:26Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
01:07:28He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
01:07:31That evening, I returned to my own home as a guest.
01:07:35Carter opened the door.
01:07:38The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
01:07:42I didn't respond.
01:07:44A sour ache spread through my chest.
01:07:46Clara came downstairs, linked her arm through Carter's, and smiled at me.
01:07:52Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
01:07:55Always tagging along.
01:07:56All right.
01:07:57Stop teasing her.
01:08:08Remember freshman year at the football game?
01:08:10We were chosen as squad leaders.
01:08:12We secretly held hands, and someone posted the photo on the forum.
01:08:16Of course I remember.
01:08:18And the spring formal.
01:08:20We hosted it together.
01:08:22Chloe was there too, right?
01:08:24I was.
01:08:25In the audience.
01:08:26Back then, they were upstairs.
01:08:29I was below it.
01:08:30Even after I married Carter, I was still the invisible person in their story.
01:08:34In the private dining room, our classmates started cheering.
01:08:38The party queen and the fraternity president are here!
01:08:41Still holding hands?
01:08:42When are we getting invitations?
01:08:46I thought I heard Carter was married.
01:08:51You must have heard wrong, professor.
01:08:53I'm not married.
01:08:55Not yet.
01:08:57But soon.
01:08:59I looked away and took a sip of wine.
01:09:02It tasted bitter.
01:09:04After a few rounds of drinks, a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
01:09:08Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
01:09:09I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
01:09:15I'm married.
01:09:16I've been married for five years.
01:09:21That was when I suddenly understood.
01:09:24I had signed my own ticket to hell.
01:09:31You're married?
01:09:32To who?
01:09:35Her husband is a programmer at my company.
01:09:37He probably has to work late tonight.
01:09:39Right.
01:09:40That makes sense.
01:09:41No offense, but you and your sister were never on the same level.
01:09:46Chloe, you should bring your husband out to meet us sometime.
01:09:53Sure.
01:09:54When there's a chance.
01:09:58I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
01:10:02I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes.
01:10:05He had followed me out.
01:10:07Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here.
01:10:09Give me the keys.
01:10:10What about me?
01:10:11It's pouring outside.
01:10:13If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
01:10:15My car is with the driver for maintenance.
01:10:18Clara's in bad shape.
01:10:19Give her some space.
01:10:20Wait for an Uber.
01:10:22Give.
01:10:23Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
01:10:26I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband.
01:10:30I waited in the restaurant until closing, but no Uber accepted the ride.
01:10:35It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
01:10:38I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed.
01:10:41It was a work message from Carter.
01:10:42The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent.
01:10:45Go to the office and handle it.
01:10:46I was still his executive assistant.
01:10:49I told the driver to head to the office, but one encrypted key needed for the project was in his
01:10:53study.
01:10:54He didn't answer my calls.
01:10:56He didn't reply to my messages.
01:10:58I had no choice but to go home.
01:11:01No one answered the doorbell, so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
01:11:12Why are you here?
01:11:13Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
01:11:16If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
01:11:19I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
01:11:22The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
01:11:25You didn't answer a single call.
01:11:30So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
01:11:34My clothes got wet.
01:11:36You've always been sensible.
01:11:38Don't make a fuss over something so small.
01:11:40Sensible.
01:11:40So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
01:11:43To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
01:11:45To be called into work in the middle of the night.
01:11:47To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
01:11:50For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth, but myself.
01:11:55I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
01:11:57Go get the file from the study.
01:11:59Be quiet.
01:12:06I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
01:12:09Then I went into the study and got the key file.
01:12:12But I was so tired, I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
01:12:17So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
01:12:21It was my resignation letter.
01:12:24Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
01:12:28Have you settled the apartment?
01:12:29I need to move in within the next two days.
01:12:33At daybreak, I rubbed my red, sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
01:12:39Clara found our marriage certificate.
01:12:40She's threatening to jump.
01:12:41Come back now.
01:12:42My mother's call came right after.
01:12:44Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
01:12:46You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
01:12:48Can't you apologize for once?
01:12:50If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
01:13:01I wasn't even surprised anymore.
01:13:03Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
01:13:08I rushed to the community.
01:13:10I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
01:13:14How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
01:13:18The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
01:13:22Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you.
01:13:33Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
01:13:38I had just propped myself up.
01:13:41I don't know someone like you.
01:13:43I don't have a daughter like you.
01:13:50My hands shook as I called 911.
01:13:52Then everything went black.
01:13:55When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
01:13:58You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
01:14:01You've just had a miscarriage.
01:14:03We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
01:14:06After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
01:14:10In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
01:14:14Your sister has been traumatized.
01:14:15She can't see you right now.
01:14:19My mother and I will take good care of her.
01:14:21Of course I knew.
01:14:22And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
01:14:25If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
01:14:29I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
01:14:32There's something else I need to tell you.
01:14:34Let's get divorced.
01:14:42Your sister knows your handwriting.
01:14:43Don't make her overthink.
01:14:45I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years slowly turn into another woman's.
01:14:50It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
01:14:51He just didn't have time for me.
01:14:53I turned to leave.
01:14:53As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
01:14:57Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
01:14:58The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
01:15:00I thought he had thrown it away.
01:15:02I reached out to pull the drawer open.
01:15:03Chloe.
01:15:06Why are you still here?
01:15:08I didn't answer.
01:15:10I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes and walked out of the house that
01:15:14had once been mine.
01:15:19At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
01:15:25Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
01:15:28Don't tell my husband.
01:15:32My sister was injured and lost her memory.
01:15:35She forgot everyone except my husband, Carter Hayes.
01:15:38She believed he was her boyfriend.
01:15:40My mother broke down crying in the hospital hallway, clutching my arm and begging me to give Carter back to
01:15:46my sister.
01:15:49It's only temporary.
01:15:51Once her memory comes back, everything will go back to normal.
01:15:53But he didn't know that the moment he nodded, some things could never go back.
01:15:58Chloe, you should move out for now.
01:16:00Clara can't handle any stimulation.
01:16:04I'm bringing her here so I can take care of her.
01:16:05It's not convenient for you to stay.
01:16:08What if Clara never gets her memory back?
01:16:10Are you planning to play along with her forever?
01:16:13She's your sister.
01:16:14She's in terrible shape right now.
01:16:16Just give her some space.
01:16:19Go pack.
01:16:20Don't take too much.
01:16:21I'll have someone deal with the rest.
01:16:22He walked into the living room and pointed at the Tiffany lamp on the wall.
01:16:24Take that too.
01:16:25Clara doesn't like this style.
01:16:26I'll buy you a new one another day.
01:16:28That lamp was the first birthday gift he had ever given me.
01:16:31For five years of marriage, I wiped it clean every week.
01:16:34So in his eyes, it had been ready to throw away all along.
01:16:37Maybe it wasn't just the lamp he wanted to throw away.
01:16:40I carried the lamp downstairs to the trash bins.
01:16:43When I came back, the designer had already arrived.
01:16:47Carter was giving instructions.
01:16:49Persian cashmere rugs.
01:16:51Egyptian long-steption cotton bedding.
01:16:54He went into the study and tore down my sticky notes one by one,
01:16:58crumpled them, and tossed them into the trash.
01:17:02Clear out all the sticky notes you left.
01:17:05Your sister knows your handwriting.
01:17:07Don't make her overthink.
01:17:08I stood in the entryway, watching the home I had lived in for five years
01:17:11slowly turn into another woman's.
01:17:13It wasn't that Carter didn't have time.
01:17:14He just didn't have time for me.
01:17:16I turned to leave.
01:17:17As I passed the study, I caught sight of a half-open drawer.
01:17:20Inside was a glimpse of gray-blue yarn.
01:17:21The scarf I had half-knitted three years ago.
01:17:24I thought he had thrown it away.
01:17:25I reached out to pull the drawer open.
01:17:27Chloe.
01:17:29Why are you still here?
01:17:31I didn't answer.
01:17:33I picked up the bag that held only a few changes of clothes
01:17:36and walked out of the house that had once been mine.
01:17:42At the gate, I texted a real estate agent I hadn't contacted in a long time.
01:17:48Find me an apartment downtown as soon as possible.
01:17:51Don't tell my husband.
01:17:55When I checked into the Marriott downtown, Carter called.
01:18:00There's a college reunion tonight.
01:18:02Our old professor will be there.
01:18:04I'll take you and your sister.
01:18:05Clara's been recovering pretty well lately.
01:18:07He hung up after that without the slightest concern for me.
01:18:11That evening, I returned to my own home as a guest.
01:18:15Carter opened the door.
01:18:17The therapist said familiar things could help Clara recover.
01:18:22I didn't respond.
01:18:23A sour ache spread through my chest.
01:18:26Clara came downstairs, linked her arm through Carter's, and smiled at me.
01:18:31Chloe, you're still the same as in college.
01:18:34Always tagging along.
01:18:36All right.
01:18:37Stop teasing her.
01:18:47Remember freshman year at the football game?
01:18:50We were chosen as squad leaders.
01:18:52We secretly held hands, and someone posted the photo on the forum.
01:18:55Of course I remember.
01:18:58And the spring formal.
01:18:59We hosted it together.
01:19:01Chloe was there too, right?
01:19:03I was.
01:19:05In the audience.
01:19:06Back then, they were upstairs.
01:19:08I was below it.
01:19:10Even after I married Carter, I was still the invisible person in their story.
01:19:14In the private dining room, our classmates started cheering.
01:19:18The party queen and the fraternity president are here!
01:19:20Still holding hands?
01:19:22When are we getting invitations?
01:19:26I thought I heard Carter was married.
01:19:31You must have heard wrong, professor.
01:19:33I'm not married.
01:19:35Not yet.
01:19:36But soon.
01:19:39I looked away and took a sip of wine.
01:19:42It tasted bitter.
01:19:44After a few rounds of drinks, a fraternity member beside me lightly nodged my elbow.
01:19:48Chloe, are you seeing anyone?
01:19:49I always wanted to ask you out back in college.
01:19:54I'm married.
01:19:56I've been married for five years.
01:20:01That was when I suddenly understood.
01:20:04I had signed my own ticket to hell.
01:20:11You're married?
01:20:12To who?
01:20:15Her husband is a programmer at my company.
01:20:17He probably has to work late tonight.
01:20:19Right.
01:20:20That makes sense.
01:20:21No offense, but you and your sister were never on the same level.
01:20:26Chloe, you should bring your husband out to meet us sometime.
01:20:33Sure.
01:20:34When there's a chance.
01:20:37I couldn't sit there any longer, so I excused myself to the restroom.
01:20:41I was about to go back when I turned and met Carter's eyes.
01:20:45He had followed me out.
01:20:46Clara likes the pink Porsche you drove here.
01:20:49Give me the keys.
01:20:50What about me?
01:20:51It's pouring outside.
01:20:52If you take the car, how am I supposed to get back?
01:20:55My car is with the driver for maintenance.
01:20:57Clara's in bad shape.
01:20:58Give her some space.
01:21:00Wait for an Uber.
01:21:02Give.
01:21:02Since we were children, I gave Clara everything she wanted.
01:21:06I gave and gave until I even gave away my husband.
01:21:10I waited in the restaurant until closing, but no Uber accepted the ride.
01:21:15It was past midnight when I finally hailed a car.
01:21:18I had just gotten in when my phone buzzed.
01:21:20It was a work message from Carter.
01:21:22The Europe Cloud architecture proposal is urgent.
01:21:24Go to the office and handle it.
01:21:26I was still his executive assistant.
01:21:28I told the driver to head to the office,
01:21:30but one encrypted key needed for the project was in his study.
01:21:33Didn't answer my calls.
01:21:35He didn't reply to my messages.
01:21:37I had no choice but to go home.
01:21:41No one answered the doorbell,
01:21:42so I entered the passcode and pushed the door open.
01:21:52Why are you here?
01:21:53Didn't I tell you not to come back before Clara recovers her memory?
01:21:56If she finds out about us, everything will be for nothing.
01:21:59I took out my phone and held up the dozen missed calls in front of him.
01:22:02The project you told me to handle needs the key file.
01:22:05You didn't answer a single call.
01:22:09So helping Clara recover her memory requires taking your clothes off.
01:22:14My clothes got wet.
01:22:16You've always been sensible.
01:22:17Don't make a fuss over something so small.
01:22:19Sensible.
01:22:20So I deserve to swallow every grievance.
01:22:23To wait all night in the rain for a ride.
01:22:25To be called into work in the middle of the night.
01:22:27To watch my husband hold another woman in his arms.
01:22:30For the first time, I felt that what I had exhausted on Carter was not just my youth, but myself.
01:22:35I'll carry Clara to the bedroom first.
01:22:37Go get the file from the study.
01:22:38Be quiet.
01:22:45I stood there and watched him disappear down the hallway.
01:22:49Then I went into the study and got the key file.
01:22:52But I was so tired.
01:22:53I couldn't tolerate it anymore.
01:22:56So the first thing I printed at the printer wasn't the proposal.
01:23:01It was my resignation letter.
01:23:04Near dawn, I sent the real estate agent a second message.
01:23:07Have you settled the apartment?
01:23:09I need to move in within the next two days.
01:23:12At daybreak, I rubbed my red, sleepless eyes and was about to return to the hotel.
01:23:18Clara found our marriage certificate.
01:23:20She's threatening to jump.
01:23:21Come back now.
01:23:22My mother's call came right after.
01:23:23Why didn't you take the marriage certificate when you moved out?
01:23:26You just can't stand to see your sister happy.
01:23:28Can't you apologize for once?
01:23:30If anything happens to Clara, don't ever call me your mother again.
01:23:40I wasn't even surprised anymore.
01:23:42Ever since we were children, whenever Clara was unhappy, I was the one who got blamed.
01:23:47I rushed to the community.
01:23:49I had barely reached the police line when Clara pointed at me and screamed.
01:23:54How could you marry behind my back at City Hall?
01:23:58The two people I loved most betrayed me together.
01:24:01Clara, the only person I've ever loved is you.
01:24:12Before I could even breathe, a powerful force slammed into me.
01:24:18I had just propped myself up.
01:24:20I don't know someone like you.
01:24:22I don't have a daughter like you.
01:24:29My hands shook as I called 911.
01:24:31Then everything went black.
01:24:35When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
01:24:38You were a little over six weeks pregnant.
01:24:40You've just had a miscarriage.
01:24:42We'll keep you under observation for an hour.
01:24:45After observation ended, I took my medication and slowly walked out.
01:24:49In the second floor hallway, I ran into Carter.
01:24:53Your sister has been traumatized.
01:24:55She can't see you right now.
01:24:58My mother and I will take good care of her.
01:25:01Of course I knew.
01:25:02And once again, he proved to me that Carter didn't love me at all.
01:25:05If he cared even a little, he wouldn't have missed how pale I looked.
01:25:09I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist.
01:25:12There's something else I need to tell you.
01:25:14Let's get divorced.
01:25:15Let's get divorced.
01:25:16Let's get divorced.
01:25:17Let's get divorced.
01:25:18Let's get divorced.
01:25:19Let's get divorced.
01:25:20Let's get divorced.
01:25:20Let's get divorced.
01:25:21Let's get divorced.
01:25:21Let's get divorced.
01:25:21Let's get divorced.
01:25:21Let's get divorced.
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