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00:02My husband's secretary scraped her hands while rock climbing with me.
00:06When my husband found out, he had me suspended from a hundred meter cliff.
00:11My husband's secretary, Lily, insisted on joining one of my climbing trips on a famous California cliff.
00:18I looked at her fashionable, casual outfit and stopped her.
00:23Lily, you're not ready for that wall yet. Head back for now.
00:26She immediately pouted.
00:28Everyone else is climbing. Why are you only picking on me?
00:31I was about to explain when she suddenly grabbed a rope and started climbing on her own.
00:37Less than two minutes later, she slipped.
00:40Luckily, the safety system caught her.
00:42She suffered only a few scrapes on her palms and knees.
00:46I thought that was the end of it.
00:47But that night, my husband, Ethan, exploded at me.
00:51Do you have an idea what happened?
00:53Lily came home with a high fever and had to be rushed to the hospital.
00:56I tried to stop her from the beginning.
00:58She insisted on climbing.
01:00How is that my fault?
01:01Ethan fell silent for a moment before his tone suddenly softened.
01:06You're right.
01:06He handed me a cup of coffee.
01:08After I drank it, I fell into a deep sleep.
01:12When I woke up, I found myself hanging halfway down a cliff.
01:17At the top of the cliff, Ethan sat beneath a luxury canopy with Lily and their friends,
01:22sipping champagne while watching me hang from the cliff below.
01:27Since you're such an expert climber, let's see how you get back to the top with your bare hands.
01:32I never imagined he would start a live stream.
01:35Millions of people watched me hanging there in humiliation.
01:39Facing the camera, I spoke calmly.
01:42Stop watching.
01:43Get over here and pick me up.
01:45Because I knew my adoptive brother, a feared mafia boss, was watching the live stream, he would come for me.
01:52The moment I finished speaking, laughter erupted across the viewing deck.
01:56She still thinks she's giving orders?
01:58Give her 30 minutes.
02:00She'll be begging Lily for forgiveness.
02:02Anyone want to place a bet?
02:03My money's on her apologizing before sunset.
02:06Count me in.
02:07No way she lasts an hour.
02:08I hung from the 100-meter seaside cliff.
02:11My hand is already trembling from the strain.
02:15If you want out of there, either climb down yourself or apologize to Lily.
02:19Ethan, I'm fine.
02:21Scarlet's never really suffered a day in her life.
02:23Don't make things hard for her.
02:25It's my fault.
02:26If I were better, I wouldn't have fallen.
02:28But I remembered clearly.
02:29I had warned her not to attempt the advanced route.
02:32She ignored me on purpose because she wanted attention.
02:36Scarlet, how many times have I warned you?
02:38Stop targeting Lily.
02:40I'm protecting her.
02:41I looked at the man I once loved.
02:43And felt bitterness rise in my chest.
02:46We had been married for only three years when Ethan brought Lily into the company.
02:51Officially, she was his secretary.
02:53In reality, I knew she was his mistress.
02:56Lily kept underperforming at work and frequently arriving late.
03:00So I made her stay behind for mandatory overtime.
03:03When Ethan found out, he forced me to stay in the office and work overnight.
03:08Refusing to let me leave until the next day.
03:11After that, he simply banned me from entering the company.
03:15So I built my own climbing training camp from scratch.
03:18Thinking about everything that had happened, my eyes began to sting.
03:22For a split second, Ethan seemed shaken.
03:25But before he could speak, Lily cut in at exactly the right moment.
03:35The softness in Ethan's expression disappeared instantly.
03:39She suffered enough because of you.
03:41He turned toward the bodyguards.
03:43Take off her climbing gloves.
03:45Before I could react, two bodyguards grabbed my arm.
03:48They ripped off my climbing gloves.
03:51The rough rope immediately dug into my palms.
03:53A searing pain shot through my hands as the skin was quickly rubbed raw.
03:58The bedding among the guests had become completely insane.
04:02The amount wagered on me eventually apologizing had climbed into the millions of dollars.
04:07Scarlet, and if you really can't take it anymore, just apologize.
04:13I won't hold it against you.
04:15She said that, but satisfaction flashed through her eyes.
04:18I clenched my teeth and held onto the rope.
04:21I couldn't be bothered to answer her.
04:23Seeing that, Lily's eyes instantly filled with tears.
04:26It's all my fault.
04:28If I had been better at climbing, I wouldn't have fallen.
04:31Scarlet, I've clearly spoiled you too much over the years.
04:35Didn't I tell you to recreate the climbing environment completely?
04:38Remove the backup anchors.
04:40As soon as he gave the order, the bodyguards began dismantling the safety points along the cliff.
04:45One anchor after another disappeared.
04:47All my weight instantly shifted onto my hands and the main rope.
04:51The skin on my palms tore open again.
04:54Blood dripped steadily down the rope.
04:56My face grew paler by the second.
04:58The private doctor finally couldn't stay silent.
05:02Mr. Reed, Mrs. Reed has never been in great health.
05:05If this continues, she won't be able to hold on.
05:07Of course I know that.
05:09Otherwise, why do you think I brought you along?
05:11If she really can't hold on, I'll allow you to go down and save her.
05:15Blood continued to seep from my palms.
05:17My arms started trembling uncontrollably.
05:20The edges of my vision darkened.
05:22For the first time, doubt flickered in Ethan's eyes.
05:26Ethan, honestly, all she has to do is apologize.
05:28So many people are watching.
05:30Someone like her has always had everything.
05:32How could she ever look down on ordinary people like us?
05:35Those words seem to ignite Ethan's fury completely.
05:38Don't think I don't know!
05:40You've always looked down on me!
05:41You've always looked down on Lily!
05:43You refuse to apologize!
05:44They keep hanging there!
05:45I looked at the man I once loved, and my heart ached.
05:49Five years ago, I gave up professional competition for him.
05:52I stayed by his side while he built his career from nothing.
05:56When I became sick from exhaustion back then, he stayed awake all night worrying about me.
06:01Now, he had personally ordered people to hang me from a cliff just to avenge his mistress.
06:06At that moment, I finally gave up on him.
06:09The mocking laughter from the viewing deck continued.
06:12Just apologize already.
06:13She's never getting off that cliff without apologizing.
06:16Looks like nobody believes you'll make it.
06:18One apology and this can all end.
06:21But the moment she finished speaking, Ethan's assistant suddenly hurried onto the viewing deck.
06:26Mr. Reid, someone in the live stream just placed a $50 million bet.
06:29The crowd instantly fell silent.
06:31$50 million?
06:32Who's insane enough to bet that much?
06:34The wage says Mrs. Reid will leave this cliff alive.
06:36The entire viewing deck, he loved it.
06:39$50 million?
06:40Are you kidding me?
06:41What the hell?
06:43Who placed that bet in the live stream?
06:44Besides me, who else would help you?
06:46Scarlet?
06:47Do you have another man outside our marriage?
06:50What's it to you?
06:51Once I get out of here, we're getting divorced!
06:53Devoinge?
06:54Fine.
06:56If we're recreating a real climbing firement, then let's do it properly.
07:01Otherwise, how can you understand Lily's fare that day?
07:04Throw the rocks.
07:05The moment he said it, my face went pale.
07:09Because Ethan knew perfectly well that my greatest fear wasn't heights.
07:13It was falling rocks.
07:15Years ago, while climbing El Capitan, I had nearly died in the rock fall.
07:20The accident almost ended my career.
07:22At Ethan's command, the bodyguards immediately carried over a basket of stones.
07:27The next second, fist-sized rocks began raining down from above.
07:31I desperately dodged while clinging to the rope.
07:34Stop pretending.
07:35They're just small rocks.
07:37Climbers deal with this all the time.
07:39Exactly.
07:39I encountered falling rocks while climbing, too.
07:41I avoided them just fine.
07:42But it didn't take long for me to realize they were lying.
07:45Mixed among the smaller stones, I fought to avoid them while hanging from the rope.
07:52But without the backup anchors, I was already nearing my limit.
07:57One rock slammed into my shoulder.
07:59Pain exploded through my body.
08:01My hand slipped.
08:03I crashed hard against the cliff face.
08:05Sharp stone tore through my skin.
08:07Blood immediately began to flow.
08:09Stop this!
08:10She's injured!
08:11It's just a scrape.
08:14She's the best climbing coach in the country.
08:16Don't tell me she can't dodge a few rocks.
08:20Then another boulder fell.
08:22A much larger one.
08:23It smashed directly into my leg.
08:26My vision went black.
08:27I lost my balance.
08:29My body swung violently in midair, while blood poured down my pant leg.
08:33Mr. Reed!
08:34Her leg is broken!
08:36Get her down!
08:37Now!
08:38What happened?
08:39I told you to use small rocks!
08:41Who ordered you to boulders that size?
08:43Quick!
08:43Get her down!
08:44Right now!
08:45I hung from the cliff, covered in blood.
08:48My consciousness was already fading.
08:50Mr. Reed, I was worried something might happen, so I brought emergency equipment.
08:53As soon as we get her up here, I can start treatment immediately.
08:57Hurry!
08:58Get Scarlet up here now!
09:00But just as the doctor reached for the kit, Lily suddenly rushed forward.
09:04Let me help.
09:05The next second, her foot slipped.
09:07She crashed directly into the doctor.
09:09The medical kit flew from her hands.
09:11No one had time to react.
09:13The kit rolled off the cliff and disappeared into the ocean below.
09:17I'm sorry.
09:20I just wanted to help.
09:22I didn't mean to do that.
09:24His expression darkened little by little.
09:26Then he whipped around and glared at Lily.
09:29What the hell are you doing?
09:31Ethan, I'm sorry.
09:32I was only trying to help.
09:34Lily's eyes immediately filled with tears.
09:36For the first time, Ethan didn't soften.
09:39He clipped himself to a rope and descended the cliff.
09:43Lily followed close behind.
09:45By the time they reached me, my vision was already fading.
09:49Scarlet, stay awake.
09:52Mr. Reed, her condition is critical.
09:54She needs treatment now.
09:56But everyone is watching.
09:58They're all placing bets.
10:00You have to make sure the game stays fair.
10:02After all, she had bet almost everything she owned.
10:05Ethan hesitated.
10:06Then he looked at me.
10:07Scarlet, just apologize.
10:11Apologize to Lily.
10:12And this ends.
10:14Get lost!
10:16I have nothing to apologize for!
10:18She's at her limit.
10:19Make her apologize.
10:21The bodyguards immediately pinned me to my knees.
10:23My injured shoulder slammed against the rocks.
10:25Pain exploded through my body.
10:28Say it.
10:31Apologize.
10:32And I'll take you home.
10:33I said nothing.
10:34Lily walked over.
10:35Then, as if by accident, she stepped directly onto my injured hand.
10:39A sharp crack echoed from my broken fingers.
10:41Agony shot through my arm.
10:43Oh my god!
10:44I'm so sorry, Scarlet!
10:46I didn't mean to!
10:46Then she leaned close and whispered.
10:48No one is coming for you.
10:50Stop acting like a princess and apologize.
10:52Pain spread through my body.
10:54My throat was dry.
10:55Blood soaked my clothes.
10:57I didn't even have the strength to fight back.
10:59Just as everyone thought I was about to give in,
11:01The thunder of helicopter rotors suddenly echoed across the sky.
11:04Heads snapped upward.
11:06A helicopter descended from the clouds.
11:11Who said no one was coming for her?
11:13Lucas, how is this possible?
11:16Weren't you dead?
11:17Before he breathed, dozens of armed men descended from the helicopters and surrounded the entire area.
11:24The Walker Syndicate insignia on their uniforms instantly drained the color from everyone's faces.
11:29Lucas Walker.
11:31The most feared mafia boss on the west coast.
11:34The doctors behind him immediately rushed over to treat my wounds and inject medication.
11:39Lucas glanced at Ethan and smirked.
11:41Dead?
11:42Is that what you were hoping for?
11:44Then he looked at me.
11:45A trace of anger flashed through his eyes.
11:48This is the man you gave up everything for?
11:50If I hadn't disappeared for a while, I never would have seen his true colors.
11:54Do you know what she did for you, Ethan?
11:56While Scarlet was secretly asking me to support your company,
11:59You were busy stabbing her in the back.
12:01When everyone thought I was gone, you didn't help her once.
12:03You were the first one to kick her while she was down.
12:06That's impossible!
12:07The company backing me was Greystone International.
12:09How could that have been you?
12:10I finally found enough strength to raise my head.
12:14If you had any brains at all, you'd know Greystone International has always belonged to Lucas.
12:20A stunned silence fell over the crowd.
12:22Wait, Greystone International belongs to Lucas Walker?
12:25No wonder.
12:26I always thought Ethan's rise was too fast.
12:29As the mood shifted against them, Ethan and Lily both looked increasingly uncomfortable.
12:34Instinctively, they started scrambling back toward the viewing platform.
12:38But Lucas' men immediately stepped in and blocked their path.
12:42You think you're the only one who knows how to buy people's loyalty?
12:46Why don't you experience what it feels like to be stranded on a cliff?
12:50With that, Lucas helped me to my feet and started leading me toward the helicopter.
12:54Scarlet, wait!
12:56Please don't go!
12:58I didn't know!
12:59I had no idea you'd done so much for me!
13:02I was wrong!
13:03I'm sorry!
13:04Can we start over?
13:06Do you even hear yourself?
13:07Ethan, I was blind to ever trust you.
13:09I'm sorry.
13:10I just thought your family looked down on me.
13:12I wanted to prove myself.
13:16Scarlet, what do I have to do for you to forgive me?
13:18He staggered toward me.
13:20The guards immediately blocked me.
13:22He lost his balance and fell heavily onto the sharp stones, sliced through his skin,
13:27leaving bloody cuts across his body.
13:29Yet he seemed completely unaware of the pain.
13:32Please, don't leave!
13:34Climb your way off this cliff first, then we'll talk.
13:37Without another glance, I turned and boarded the helicopter with Lucas.
13:41This time, I never looked back.
13:43Inside the helicopter, Lucas kept staring at me.
13:46His gaze was so intense, it felt like it could burn straight through me.
13:50We had never gotten along.
13:52After humiliating myself over Ethan, I was certain he was already preparing to mock me.
13:57Go ahead.
13:59If you want to laugh at me, just do it.
14:02I was the idiot who trusted the wrong man.
14:05To my surprise, Lucas didn't laugh.
14:07Silence filled the cabin.
14:08After a long moment, he reached out and gently brushed his fingers across the injuries on my arm.
14:13Does it hurt?
14:14The warmth of his touch caught me off guard.
14:16I stared at him.
14:18Lucas, did you hit your head or something?
14:21Back then, when I insisted on marrying Ethan, Lucas had been the first person to oppose it.
14:26We fought constantly because of it.
14:28But despite everything, he had still made me a promise.
14:32He told me that if I ever needed him, no matter where I was, he would come and bring me
14:37home.
14:37Something flickered across his eyes.
14:39Something I couldn't understand.
14:41Maybe I did.
14:44Maybe I lost my mind a long time ago.
14:46Otherwise, I wouldn't have rushed here the second I heard you were hurt.
14:50Or spent all these years unable to forget you.
14:53My breath caught.
14:54The helicopter suddenly felt too small.
14:57After a long silence, Lucas finally spoke.
15:00I love you.
15:00My mind went completely blank.
15:02Memories flooded back.
15:04Long before he became the feared mafia boss he is today, he had been adopted by my family.
15:10Ever since he came into our lives, I'd done everything possible to annoy him.
15:15At dinner, I used to dump all the vegetables and mushrooms I hated onto his plate.
15:20He had always been quiet.
15:22Always patient.
15:23Always letting me bully him.
15:25Had I somehow broken him?
15:27Seeing my stunned expression, Lucas lowered his head slightly.
15:31For the first time in my life, the feared mafia boss looked nervous.
15:36I know this is sudden.
15:38You don't have to answer right now.
15:40We can take things slowly.
15:41Okay?
15:42I had never seen him like this.
15:43For a moment, I almost forgot how to breathe.
15:47Only when I felt the warmth radiating from him, did I realize my face was burning.
15:55Oh, okay.
15:56Meanwhile, the live stream continued.
15:58Only now, Ethan and Lily had become the center of attention.
16:01The narrow cliff path was steep and dangerous.
16:05After only a few hours, Lily was already exhausted.
16:09Ethan, we should call for help.
16:13Scarlet did this on purpose.
16:15She's making your life miserable.
16:17Didn't we make Scarlet's life miserable too?
16:20When she was hanging off that cliff, did you ever ask me to show mercy?
16:23I gave her my word.
16:24I'm getting off this cliff myself.
16:26Lily fell silent.
16:27She could only continue climbing behind him.
16:29Hours later, exhaustion began catching up with everyone.
16:33When they reached a narrow ledge, only one bottle of water remained.
16:38Lily finally snapped.
16:39She shoved Ethan aside and grabbed it.
16:42Caught off guard, Ethan lost his footing and crashed against the rocks.
16:45The bodyguards immediately restrained her.
16:48As Ethan struggled back to his feet, Lily screamed hysterically.
16:52This is all Scarlet's fault.
16:55Why am I suffering her?
16:57I've never been treated like this in my life.
17:01Let me leave.
17:04I didn't do anything wrong.
17:06Facing her breakdown, Ethan suddenly laughed.
17:09You think I don't know what you've done?
17:11The investigation report came back.
17:14You never hiked those trails.
17:17All those videos you sent me were fake.
17:19You staged everything.
17:20Lily's face instantly turned white.
17:23And those rocks.
17:24I specifically told them to use small stones.
17:27I only wanted to scare Scarlet.
17:29You had them bring larger ones.
17:31You wanted her dead.
17:32The color completely drained from Lily's face.
17:35Her legs gave out beneath her.
17:37The bodyguards practically had to drag her along the path.
17:40Sharp rocks tore into her skin.
17:43No matter how loudly she screamed, nobody paid attention.
17:46By the time they finally reached the viewing platform the next day,
17:50everyone looked miserable.
17:52Their clothes were filthy.
17:53Their lips were cracked from dehydration.
17:55Lily had already passed out.
17:57Ethan stood there, swaying unsteadily.
17:59He looked straight into the live stream camera.
18:02Scarlet, I did what you asked.
18:05I made it off the cliff.
18:06Can you forgive me?
18:07Before he could finish speaking, his vision went black.
18:10And he collapsed to the ground.
18:12When I contacted a lawyer to file for divorce, I discovered something shocking.
18:17There had never been a marriage registration under Ethan's name and mine.
18:22Only then did I remember how he had repeatedly delayed signing the paperwork.
18:25Back then, he claimed he didn't want to become a burden to me.
18:29Later, I realized he still had feelings for Lily.
18:33What I never expected was that he had already betrayed me before our marriage had even begun.
18:38At least it saved me the trouble of getting divorced.
18:40I thought Ethan and I would never cross paths again.
18:43Then, one afternoon, while shopping downtown, I ran into him.
18:48He looked exhausted.
18:50Dark circles shadowed his eyes.
18:52He had lost weight.
18:53The moment he saw me, a spark returned to his lifeless gaze.
18:57He rushed forward and blocked my path.
19:00Scarlet, I've been looking everywhere for you.
19:03Someone told me they'd seen you here, so I came immediately.
19:05Ever since you left, I can't stop thinking about you.
19:08I can't sleep.
19:09I can't eat.
19:10Now I finally understand how important you are to me.
19:13Can we start over?
19:14You're only panicking because you're losing me.
19:17Do you want me to remind you what you've done?
19:19His face stiffened.
19:21You were always insecure.
19:22You couldn't stand that I came from a better family.
19:25So you constantly criticized me.
19:27When you couldn't control me, you turned to Lily instead.
19:30She was easier to manipulate.
19:32You never loved me.
19:33You only loved yourself.
19:34You can spend the rest of your life worshipping your pride.
19:37We're never getting back together.
19:38I turned to leave.
19:40Ethan suddenly grabbed my wrist.
19:41Then, to everyone's shock, he dropped to his knees.
19:46Scarlet, please.
19:47I'll give up my pride.
19:48I'm begging you.
19:49Don't leave me.
19:50He slapped himself across the face.
19:52The sharp crack echoed through them all.
19:55It's my fault.
19:56Please forgive me.
19:57People immediately began gathering around us.
20:00Whispers spread through the crowd.
20:02Then another voice suddenly cut through the noise.
20:05Ethan!
20:05What are you doing?
20:06I'm carrying your child.
20:08You have to take responsibility.
20:10Besides, you never even married Scarlet.
20:12The moment those words left her mouth, everything clicked.
20:15She had known all along that Ethan and I had never legally married.
20:19The only person who hadn't known was me.
20:21Ethan's face darkened instantly.
20:24What are you talking about?
20:25We never...
20:26Before he could finish, Lily pulled out her phone.
20:29Tears streamed down her face.
20:31Photos appeared on the screen.
20:33Photos of them together.
20:34Intimately together.
20:37You were drunk that night.
20:39But this baby is yours.
20:40No matter how much you hate me, you can't abandon your own child.
20:44I had no interest in watching the drama unfold.
20:47I simply turned and left.
20:49Unfortunately, several bystanders had already recorded everything.
20:54Within hours, the videos were all over the internet.
20:57That night, Lily called me.
20:59Her voice was full of satisfaction.
21:02Everyone knows I'm carrying Ethan's child now.
21:05No matter how much he loves you, he'll have to marry me in the end.
21:09I glanced at the headlines on my phone.
21:11Ethan reads secret pregnancy scandal.
21:14Business tycoon accused of hating.
21:16The stories spread like wildfire.
21:18After the Cliff livestream incident, Ethan had already made plenty of enemies.
21:22Now everyone wanted a chance to kick him while he was down.
21:26I expected him to suppress the scandal.
21:28Instead, he did the opposite.
21:30He posted a public statement.
21:32I will never marry Lily.
21:35The only woman I have ever loved is Scarlet.
21:38Even if she never forgives me, I will spend the rest of my life making amends.
21:42I know these words may destroy my career.
21:44I don't care.
21:44Everything I have today exists because of Scarlet.
21:47If she wants it back, she can have all of it.
21:49The internet exploded.
21:51Within hours, Read Group's stock began crashing.
21:53The scandal grew worse by the minute.
21:56Yet somehow, there were still people rooting for him.
21:59I can't believe I'm saying this, but this redemption arc is kind of romantic.
22:03Scarlet stood by him when he had nothing.
22:05They really do feel like the main characters of a love story.
22:07Please get back together.
22:08Soon, a new trending topic appeared.
22:11Scarlet and Ethan reunite.
22:14The hashtag climbed rapidly.
22:17But it didn't stay there for long.
22:19Less than an hour later, every related topic vanished.
22:22The hashtag disappeared.
22:24The supportive posts disappeared.
22:27In their place came thousands of new comments, calling Ethan exactly what he was.
22:32A man who built his success on Scarlet's sacrifice and repaid her with betrayal.
22:38And behind it all, there was only one person powerful enough to erase an entire narrative overnight.
22:44Lucas Walker.
22:45Meanwhile, I watched Lucas furiously typing away on his phone.
22:50Take down every post about Ethan trying to win Scarlet back.
22:54I don't want her seeing anything about him ever again.
22:57And if you're actually shipping that nonsense, get better taste.
23:01Who would have thought that the feared mafia boss of the Walker syndicate was currently arguing with strangers online
23:07and personally shutting down trending topics.
23:13Lucas, when did you start liking me?
23:16His fingers froze above the screen.
23:18For the first time all day, he looked uncomfortable.
23:21After a long silence, he finally answered.
23:24The first time I saw you.
23:25Back then, my parents had wanted a playmate for me.
23:29They took me to an orphanage.
23:31Every child there tried desperately to get my attention.
23:34Only Lucas stayed quiet.
23:36He had stood in the corner, watching me, like an abandoned puppy.
23:41I hadn't eaten in three days.
23:43When I saw you, I remember thinking that if you took me with you, I'd spend the rest of my
23:48life following you.
23:49His gaze softened.
23:50And then you held out your hand.
23:52I fell silent.
23:53Memories resurfaced one after another.
23:56The way he had always looked at me.
23:58The way he had always been there.
24:00The truth was, I had known my feelings for a long time.
24:04I had simply been too stubborn to admit them.
24:06But looking at the seriousness in his eyes now, I knew I couldn't lie to myself anymore.
24:12I love you too.
24:13The words had barely left my mouth before he kissed me.
24:17Slowly.
24:18Tenderly.
24:19As if he had waited years for that moment.
24:22Our wedding was scheduled for a month later.
24:24By then, my parents would be returning from overseas to attend.
24:28News of our engagement spread quickly.
24:30The union between Lucas Walker and Scarlett Sterling soon overshadowed all the previous gossip about Ethan's failed attempts to win
24:38me back.
24:39On our wedding day, I stood in a white wedding gown surrounded by blessings and smiles.
24:45Yet amid the celebration, I noticed Ethan standing alone in a distant corner.
24:50He was watching me.
24:51There was longing in his eyes.
24:53When our gazes met, I was the first to look away.
24:56The ceremony was about to begin when a sudden commotion erupted.
24:59By the time I turned around, Lily was already charging toward me with a knife in her hand.
25:05Why?
25:06Why do I lose everything while you still get your happy ending?
25:10It's not fair!
25:12Scarlett, why does everything always go your way?
25:15Go to hell!
25:16Just as Lily reached me, someone stepped in front of me.
25:20A gasp swept through the crowd.
25:22Ethan collapsed to the ground.
25:24Blood rapidly spread beneath him.
25:27Looking at me, he murmured,
25:28Thank God she didn't hurt you.
25:31Security immediately tackled Lily and dragged her away.
25:34The police arrived moments later.
25:36Lucas was already standing protectively in front of me.
25:39Worried about my state, he wanted to postpone the wedding.
25:43But I refused.
25:44After everything we'd been through, I wasn't going to wait any longer.
25:48A few minutes later, a cool wedding band slid onto my finger.
25:52The lingering fear vanished.
25:54Only peace remained.
25:56I've already made you wait far too long.
25:57I'm not making you wait another day.
25:59Surrounded by applause and blessings, we kissed.
26:03Lily was later prosecuted for attempted murder, along with her role in the Cliff incident.
26:08She was sentenced to decades in prison.
26:10Ethan survived, but after recovering, he disappeared from public view.
26:16No one heard from him again.
26:17Two years later, his name appeared in an international business interview.
26:21He had rebuilt himself and become a moderately successful entrepreneur.
26:26During the interview, he spoke quietly about the past.
26:29About us.
26:30About everything he had lost.
26:32Finally, he looked into the camera.
26:34If I could have one more chance, I'd spend every day appreciating her the way I should have.
26:40I didn't even bother watching the rest.
26:42I changed the channel.
26:43The television switched to cartoons.
26:46Immediately, my daughter perked up in my arms.
26:48Mommy, cartoons.
26:51Lucas wrapped his arms around both of us from behind.
26:53Resting his chin on my shoulder, he pulled us closer.
26:56For a moment, I watched our daughter's smile reflected on the television screen.
27:01Then I smiled, too.
27:03I knew I was happy.
27:04And if life ever gave me another chance, I wouldn't make the same mistake again.
27:09I'd choose the person who truly loved me from the very beginning.
27:12I'd choose the person who loved me from the very beginning.