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00:01:00Biola refuses to let me go. She grabs my hand and holds me down. Her voice is soft, but every
00:01:04single word cuts deeper than a knife.
00:01:06I killed your biological son the day he was born. Thank you for raising the child your husband and I
00:01:11had together.
00:01:12Only then does she let go of my hand. Overwhelmed by rage and shock, my vision starts to go black.
00:01:17I can no longer breathe on my own. Adrian pulls out my oxygen tube.
00:01:22Goodbye, Aunt Evelyn.
00:01:24Agonizing pain tears through my chest as I slowly lose consciousness, consumed by resentment.
00:01:30Suddenly, a piercing alarm rings through my ears.
00:01:33I snap my eyes open and find myself lying on a delivery bed with the fetal monitor beeping steadily beside
00:01:39me.
00:01:40Mrs. Grant, you're five centimeters dilated. Hang in there. You're doing great.
00:01:44A wave of pain suddenly tears through my abdomen. I grip the sheets tightly and realize that I've gone back
00:01:52to the day I gave birth.
00:01:54Across the hallway, I see Julian hurry into the delivery room opposite mine. Viola is also in labor inside.
00:02:01Viola, I'm here. Don't be scared. I'll stay right here with you.
00:02:05That is the tenderness I never received. These two people have destroyed my entire life.
00:02:11Before the next contraction hits, I grab my phone and call my lawyer.
00:02:17Julian is cheating on me. I want a divorce, and I want him to walk away with nothing.
00:02:25Mrs. Grant, are you sure you want to file for divorce now?
00:02:30Yes. I'll gather the rest of the evidence. Have the divorce agreement ready as soon as possible.
00:02:35The next day, after the lawyer delivers the divorce agreement, Julian finally comes to my hospital room.
00:02:41Honey, you've been through a lot.
00:02:43He reaches for my face, but I quietly move away. The face that once brought me comfort now fills me
00:02:48with disgust.
00:02:49Julian takes an elegant gift box from his pocket. I got this just for you. Consider it a little reward
00:02:55for giving our family a son.
00:02:57Inside it is a diamond bracelet. I look at it without much reaction.
00:03:01What's wrong? You don't like it?
00:03:02I've always loved pearls. Diamonds are what Viola likes. He probably picked this up while shopping for Viola's gift.
00:03:10Before I can answer, he sighs to himself.
00:03:12Viola lost the baby. She cried all night and almost did something to herself.
00:03:17After you're discharged, let her help you with our son. It might help her get over the loss.
00:03:22I slipped the divorce agreement I prepared under the nursing documents and flipped straight to the signature page.
00:03:29Okay. But I want to stay in the hospital for postpartum care. It'll cost around $40,000. Put it on
00:03:35your card. Sign here.
00:03:37Julian is thrilled by how easily I agree. He signs it without bothering to read it.
00:03:42I'm your husband. Of course you can use my card.
00:03:46He leans down to kiss me, but I immediately turn my face away and put the agreement away.
00:03:50Your cologne is too strong. The baby and I don't like it.
00:03:53Julian straightens up, looking disappointed.
00:03:56I must have picked it up from meeting a client. I'll go home, take a shower, and come back.
00:04:00I watch him hurry out and tighten my grief on the divorce agreement.
00:04:03Julian has no idea that what he just signed wasn't a $40,000 hospital bill, but a one-month countdown
00:04:08to losing his wife and biological son forever.
00:04:13For the next two weeks, Viola shows up at my door every day, asking to see the baby.
00:04:19I turn her away every time, making up one excuse after another.
00:04:23Until this afternoon, when Julian walks straight into the hospital room with her.
00:04:28Viola is dressed to perfection.
00:04:30As soon as she walks in, her eyes fill with tears, and she goes straight to the crib.
00:04:36Evelyn, please, let me see the baby.
00:04:39I take half a step back and hold out my hand to stop her.
00:04:43Stop. The baby's too little. Don't get too close.
00:04:46We don't even make contact, but Viola suddenly lets out a scream and throws herself to the floor.
00:04:52The next second, Julian rushes over and shoves me aside, before bending down to pick Viola up.
00:04:58What? Evelyn, what the hell are you doing?
00:05:01My lower back slams hard against the nightstand.
00:05:04Pain shoots through me, and my vision goes black.
00:05:07Viola rests in his arms, tears streaming down her face.
00:05:12Julian, don't blame Evelyn.
00:05:16She's just being overprotective of the baby.
00:05:20When Julian looks at me, there's nothing but disgust and hostility in his eyes.
00:05:26Viola just lost her baby.
00:05:28Can't you show her a little compassion?
00:05:30He's too busy checking Viola for injuries to even notice that I had hit the nightstand.
00:05:36I watch their intimate display with a cold look, then ask sarpastically,
00:05:42Was the baby she lost yours?
00:05:45Why else would you care so much about her?
00:05:49A flicker of panic crosses Julian's eyes when he hears my words.
00:05:54What are you talking about?
00:05:56Viola is your sister.
00:05:57Of course I'm upset that her baby is gone.
00:06:00I'm her brother-in-law, after all.
00:06:02He lies straight to my face, and I can't help but find it ridiculous.
00:06:07You were always there for her, but you never thought about your wife.
00:06:12Julian finally notices that I've been holding my lower back.
00:06:15Did you get hurt?
00:06:16I'll get a nurse.
00:06:17Before he can say anything else, Viola suddenly lets out a weak cry,
00:06:20then closes her eyes and collapses into his arms.
00:06:23I feel so dizzy.
00:06:24Julian immediately turns his attention back to her and anxiously cups her face.
00:06:27Viola, wake up!
00:06:28I'm taking you for a checkup right now!
00:06:30He hurriedly carries Vila away,
00:06:32while I pick up my baby and hide my tears in the swaddling cloth.
00:06:37On the 17th day after giving birth, I'm still recovering,
00:06:41yet Julian has already arranged for my discharge.
00:06:45Pack your things.
00:06:47We're going home today.
00:06:48I'm feeding my baby when I hear those words,
00:06:51and my breath catches for a moment.
00:06:54I told you, I need to stay in the hospital for postpartum care.
00:06:58Our home is just as comfortable as the hospital.
00:07:01Besides, Viola's already back home.
00:07:04You can't expect her to come to the hospital every day.
00:07:07He's rushing me home.
00:07:08And once again, it's all for Viola.
00:07:11In my past life, she moved into our master bedroom right after giving birth,
00:07:15while I, as his rightful wife, was relegated to the maid's room beside the nursery.
00:07:19I look down at the baby in my arms and calmly agree.
00:07:23Fine, I'll go home.
00:07:24After all, arguing won't change anything.
00:07:26I just need to leave the hospital first and wait for the divorce to be finalized.
00:07:31Julian clearly doesn't expect me to agree so quickly.
00:07:34Hurry up and pack.
00:07:35I'll wait outside.
00:07:36He takes two steps before suddenly stopping.
00:07:38He turns around and stares at the baby's face, his gaze settling.
00:07:41My baby has my narrow eyes, while Viola's baby has the same round eyes as the two of them.
00:07:46Julian stares at him for a moment, his brows slowly furrowing as if he's realized something.
00:07:52Julian stares at the baby for a few seconds, then finally looks away and walks out of the hospital room.
00:08:00I slowly let out a breath, then lower my head and kiss my son's cheek.
00:08:06Don't be afraid.
00:08:08This time, I will protect you.
00:08:12Half an hour later, I carry the baby into the car.
00:08:17Viola is already waiting in the back seat.
00:08:19As soon as she sees us, she smiles and reaches out for him.
00:08:23Evelyn, you finally agreed to come home.
00:08:25Let me hold my little sweetheart.
00:08:27I've missed him so much.
00:08:28I turn away from her hand.
00:08:30He just fell asleep.
00:08:31Don't wake him.
00:08:32Viola's hand freezes in midair.
00:08:35Julian, sitting in the passenger seat, turns around and glances between the two of us.
00:08:39Viola just wants to hold him.
00:08:41You don't have to be so tense.
00:08:42Newborns have weak immune systems.
00:08:44Being around outsiders can make them sick.
00:08:46Viola's eyes immediately turn red.
00:08:49Evelyn, am I an outsider?
00:08:51I am.
00:08:52Julian quickly cuts her off.
00:08:54Viola is the baby's aunt, not an outsider.
00:08:58Let her hold him for a while.
00:09:00You can get some rest.
00:09:01No, if he gets sick, he'll be the one who suffers.
00:09:05I will never let the woman who killed my baby in my past life touch my child again.
00:09:09When I refuse to back down, Viola's shoulders slump and disappoint, but she doesn't push me any further.
00:09:14It's fine.
00:09:16Jules.
00:09:17I guess I didn't think it through.
00:09:19Evelyn has a point.
00:09:20Jules is the special nickname Viola uses for Julian.
00:09:23Back then, she's called him Jules since she was 19.
00:09:27Back then, instead of calling him Julian like the elders told her to, she took his hand and sweetly called
00:09:34him Jules.
00:09:35I used to think that she was just being playful as a younger sister.
00:09:38But now that I think about it, Viola never really saw Julian as her brother-in-law.
00:09:50When I get home, I have to wonder if I've come to the wrong house.
00:09:55The living room furniture, carpet, and curtains have all been replaced with the cream-colored decor Viola likes.
00:10:01Red roses sit on the coffee table, and the wedding photo by the entrance has been replaced with a huge
00:10:07piece of artwork.
00:10:09Viola arranged all of this.
00:10:11She wanted the house to feel cozier, so I let her have her way.
00:10:17You don't mind, do you?
00:10:19A faint smile crosses my vase.
00:10:22Not at all.
00:10:23As long as you two are happy.
00:10:25Once this month is over, I'll take my child and leave for good.
00:10:29After that, it won't matter to me what role Viola plays in this house.
00:10:34I carry the baby upstairs.
00:10:36The master bedroom door is open.
00:10:38The bed is covered with the silk bedding Viola likes, and her things fill the vanity and walk-in closet.
00:10:44Viola follows behind me, her voice half-provocative, half-vulnerable.
00:10:49Evelyn?
00:10:50You're not mad, are you?
00:10:53I didn't want the master bedroom, but Jules insisted.
00:10:57He said you need some peace and quiet after giving birth.
00:11:01I turn and walk away.
00:11:03He's right, the baby and I can stay in the guest room.
00:11:06It'll be quieter anyway.
00:11:08The smile on Viles falters.
00:11:09She had clearly expected me to argue with her, but she hadn't expected me to remain so calm.
00:11:14I'm glad you're not upset.
00:11:16Her eyes quickly settle on the baby, and she slips back into that sweet, innocent expression.
00:11:20Evelyn?
00:11:21Can I see the baby?
00:11:22Just for a second.
00:11:23I promise I won't hold him.
00:11:25I stop and deliberately pull back one corner of the swaddle.
00:11:28The baby has his eyes open, staring at me with innocent confusion.
00:11:34Sure.
00:11:36Take a good look.
00:11:38Viola immediately leans in.
00:11:40The moment her eyes meet the baby's, the joy on her face gives way to confusion, then finally to shock.
00:11:57I tilt my head, pretending not to understand as I ask her.
00:12:03What's wrong?
00:12:05Who do you think the baby looks like?
00:12:10Viola looks up.
00:12:12Her eyes meet mine over the baby, filled with fear and suspicion.
00:12:19Julian comes up the stairs and looks at us.
00:12:21What are you two doing?
00:12:23Viola's eyes turn red, and tears quickly spill down her cheeks.
00:12:27Julian hurries over and shields her behind him first.
00:12:29Viola just wanted to see the baby.
00:12:31What's your problem?
00:12:34I had already let her see him.
00:12:36I have no idea why she's crying.
00:12:38Viola grabs his sleeve and lowers V-voice to a whisper.
00:12:42Jules, something's wrong with the baby.
00:12:45His eyes look different from when he was born.
00:12:48Julian's expression darkens as he looks down at the baby in my arms.
00:12:52What's different?
00:12:53His eyes were round when he was born, just like yours.
00:12:57But now, they're getting narrower.
00:13:01More like Evelyn's.
00:13:03My heart pounds in my chest, but I remain perfectly calm as I hold the baby.
00:13:09In my past life, Julian never really paid much attention to my biological son.
00:13:14So in this life, I'm certain that he won't notice what's truly different about the baby.
00:13:18Pull the swaddle down a little.
00:13:21Let me see him again.
00:13:23He leans down and pulls the swaddle back a little.
00:13:27His fingers pause near the baby's eyes as he studies them more closely than he did at the hospital.
00:13:33After a moment, Julian slowly looks up and stares straight at me.
00:13:38Why do his eyes look different from when he was born?
00:13:44I calmly meet his gaze.
00:13:46Newborns change every day.
00:13:48It's normal for him to look different from when he was born.
00:13:52Julian believes me.
00:13:53He gently ruffles Viola's hair.
00:13:57Don't overthink it.
00:13:59Viola is still half convinced.
00:14:01She bites her lip.
00:14:02Perhaps afraid that saying too much might give something away.
00:14:05She doesn't press the matter any further.
00:14:09Back in the guest room, I lay the baby down on the bed.
00:14:12The tension I'd been holding on to finally begins to ease.
00:14:16You're looking more and more like me.
00:14:18But it's okay.
00:14:19We'll be out of here soon.
00:14:21At ten that night, the baby has just fallen asleep when Julian walks in.
00:14:25He sees the thin blanket on the bed and frowns.
00:14:27It's so cold.
00:14:28Why are you still using such a thin blanket?
00:14:30I ignore him.
00:14:31He watches me for a moment before suddenly reaching out, waiting for me to lean in and
00:14:35hug him as I usually do.
00:14:36But this time, I turn my head away.
00:14:39Julian looks confused.
00:14:42Evelyn, what's wrong?
00:14:44You've been different since the baby was born.
00:14:49Nothing.
00:14:51I'm just tired.
00:14:54Is the baby keeping you up?
00:14:56Or are you upset about Viola staying in the master bedroom?
00:14:59I look up and meet his eyes.
00:15:03Julian, do you really only see Viola as your sister-in-law?
00:15:13Julian's expression instantly darkens, and his voice rises sharply.
00:15:18Of course.
00:15:20What's gotten into you?
00:15:22Why are you being so sensitive?
00:15:25I let out a mocking laugh.
00:15:28I was just asking.
00:15:31Why are you getting so worked up?
00:15:34His chest heaves a few times before he leans over me, planting one hand beside me and pinning
00:15:39me against the headboard.
00:15:40Viola's been really emotional lately.
00:15:42As her sister, you should be looking out for her instead of reading too much into things.
00:15:46I catch the warning in his eyes and lower my gaze.
00:15:49Fine.
00:15:50I know what I need to do.
00:15:52Julian stares into my eyes, as if searching for even the slowest crack in my composure.
00:15:56But I remain so calm that it makes him feel uneasy.
00:15:59Julian leaves.
00:16:00The moment the door closes, the moment the door closes, Viola's voice comes from the hallway.
00:16:04Jules, is the baby okay?
00:16:06Jules, is the baby okay?
00:16:06I'm scared of being alone.
00:16:07Can you stay with me?
00:16:09Their footsteps gradually fade away.
00:16:11The master bedroom door opens, then closes again.
00:16:17I open the surveillance app on my phone.
00:16:20On the screen, the timestamp in the upper right corner keeps moving.
00:16:23The camera continues recording every second of the hallway and the master bedroom door.
00:16:27Keep up the act.
00:16:29Every second you leave behind will be evidence in court.
00:16:35Day by day, Viola settles into my home like she's the real lady of the house.
00:16:41Meanwhile, I personally feed the baby, change his diapers, and bathe him.
00:16:47I don't let anyone else touch him.
00:16:50The maids whisper behind my back that I have postpartum depression.
00:16:54But after what happened in my past life, I don't trust anyone anymore.
00:16:58That night, Julian works late and doesn't come home until two in the morning.
00:17:03The baby suddenly starts crying.
00:17:06Just as I pick him up, the door to my room opens.
00:17:13Evelyn, he's crying so hard.
00:17:15Is he sick?
00:17:16I immediately tighten my arms around him, shielding him against my chest.
00:17:21Who told you to enter?
00:17:22The door wasn't locked.
00:17:24I heard him crying and just wanted to help.
00:17:27Stay by the door.
00:17:29Don't come any closer.
00:17:31But she doesn't stop.
00:17:34Instead, she walks closer and steps into the light, her smile smug.
00:17:40Why are you so guarded around me?
00:17:42Are you afraid I'll take your baby away?
00:17:45What do you mean?
00:17:46Viola stops at the foot of the bed, her gaze slowly moving from my face to the baby in my
00:17:51arms.
00:17:53Relax.
00:17:54I just think you're being a little too protective of him.
00:17:56I keep my eyes on her hands.
00:17:58At the same time, I take out my phone and discreetly point the camera at her, using the baby's blanket
00:18:04to conceal it as I start recording.
00:18:06The next second, the corners of her lips curl into a smile as she casually delivers her next words.
00:18:14Besides, he's not even your biological son.
00:18:21My heart skips a beat.
00:18:23Just when I think Viola is about to reveal the truth, she suddenly laughs.
00:18:30Evelyn, I'm just kidding.
00:18:32Look at you.
00:18:34You look terrified.
00:18:36I take a step back with the baby in my arms, putting some distance between us.
00:18:41With Julian absent, she finally drops her innocent, vulnerable act.
00:18:46Her eyes are filled with smug satisfaction.
00:18:50You must hate me right now, huh?
00:18:53I took your husband, moved into your home, and now I get to enjoy everything that's yours.
00:19:02But there's nothing you can do about it.
00:19:05Julian doesn't love you anymore.
00:19:08He loves me.
00:19:11I deliberately keep my voice flat.
00:19:14Stop talking nonsense.
00:19:16He's your brother-in-law.
00:19:18Viola sneers and steps closer.
00:19:21Brother-in-law?
00:19:22That's only what I call him when we're in bed, and every time he hears it, he gets excited.
00:19:28Shut up.
00:19:31The baby is right here.
00:19:34Julian lost interest in you a long time ago.
00:19:36He even said you were like a dead fish in bed.
00:19:40I raise my hand and slap her across the face, the sharp crack echoing through the guest room.
00:19:46Get out!
00:19:48Viola covers her face, her features twisted with rage.
00:19:53Enjoy it while you can.
00:19:55Soon, everything you have will be mine.
00:20:01What exactly are you trying to say?
00:20:04Just spit it out.
00:20:05She glances at the baby before speaking, each word carefully chosen.
00:20:10The child you treasure so much is mine and Julian's.
00:20:13So where do you think your child is?
00:20:17Knowing that the recording is still running, I follow her lead and press her for an answer.
00:20:22Where's my child?
00:20:24Where is he?
00:20:28Viola meets my eyes and grins shamelessly.
00:20:32He's dead.
00:20:33I killed him myself.
00:20:36I already knew the answer, but hearing her say it still fills me with unbearable grief.
00:20:42You killed my baby?
00:20:44Viola suddenly reaches for the baby.
00:20:46Give me the baby!
00:20:47He's son!
00:20:48I instinctively knock her hand away and pull the baby tightly against my chest.
00:20:53He's my child.
00:20:54I gave birth to him.
00:20:55He's my son with Julian.
00:20:57Give him back to me!
00:20:59She grabs my arm, then yanks me down by my hair.
00:21:01The back of my head slams against the corner of the bed and my vision goes black.
00:21:04She slaps me across the face like a madwoman,
00:21:07leaving me no choice but to curl around the baby and shield him with my body.
00:21:10The baby wakes up and starts screaming.
00:21:12Chaotic footsteps echo from downstairs as the maids and bodyguards rush upstairs.
00:21:16Julian's voice grows closer.
00:21:19What's going on?
00:21:20Why is the baby crying?
00:21:21Viola stops instantly.
00:21:23She looks at my bloodied face before suddenly breaking into a sinister smile.
00:21:27She gets to her feet and quickly backs against the wall.
00:21:30The next second, she puts on a terrified, tearful expression and screams at the door just as it's about to
00:21:35open.
00:21:35Evelyn, why did you push me?
00:21:37I only wanted to see the baby.
00:21:43When Julian and the bodyguards rush in, I'm lying on the floor, my hair a mess, my face covered in
00:21:49bloody scratches,
00:21:50still clutching the wailing baby tightly in my arms.
00:21:53Viola has already curled up in the corner, crying even harder than the baby.
00:21:57The moment she sees Julian, she rushes into his arms.
00:22:01Jules, you're finally home!
00:22:03She grabs Julian by the collar and points at the baby in my arms, trembling as she sobs.
00:22:08I don't know what came over Evelyn.
00:22:10She suddenly went crazy and tried to kill the baby.
00:22:13I couldn't stop her!
00:22:15I hold the baby and struggle to get back on my feet.
00:22:20She's lying.
00:22:21The baby has been in my arms the whole time.
00:22:24Look at the injuries on my face first.
00:22:27Julian doesn't even bother coming closer to check.
00:22:29His eyes are filled with nothing but disgust.
00:22:33Evelyn, what the hell is wrong with you?
00:22:36She tried to take the baby from me and she pushed me down!
00:22:39Julian snatches the baby from my arms.
00:22:41If anything happens to the baby, I'll never forgive you!
00:22:44The baby is suddenly torn from my arms and his cries grow even louder.
00:22:48I lunge forward to get him back, but the bodyguards block me and hold me back.
00:22:53Viola leans against Julian's chest, pretending to sob.
00:22:56Don't cry. I'll take you and the baby to the hospital to get checked out.
00:22:59He comforts Viola in a low voice, then turns and walks away with the baby in his arms.
00:23:03As he passes through the doorway, he gives an order without looking back.
00:23:07Evelyn has lost her mind.
00:23:10Lock her in the basement.
00:23:12Just before Viola leaves, she glances back at me, her lips moving silently.
00:23:17I won.
00:23:20The next second, the guards wrench my arms behind my back and drag me toward the basement.
00:23:30There isn't a single ray of light in the basement.
00:23:33I curl up in the corner, trembling uncontrollably.
00:23:37But what scares me more than the darkness is not having my baby by my side.
00:23:42It's the first time he has ever been away from me since he was born.
00:23:46Viola has already noticed that something is wrong with his eyes.
00:23:49I don't know if she'll uncover the truth, let alone whether she'll hurt my baby again.
00:23:55I rush to the door and pound on it frantically.
00:23:57Let me out! I want to see my baby!
00:23:59I keep pounding on the iron door, screaming until my voice is hoarse, but no one answers.
00:24:04When I'm about to break down, I bite my arm hard, using the pain to force myself to stay alert.
00:24:09Evelyn, hang in there.
00:24:12Your baby is still waiting for you.
00:24:14I have no idea how long I've been locked up.
00:24:16The only way I can keep track of the days is by counting how many times the maids bring me
00:24:20food and water.
00:24:22Seven days later, the door finally opens.
00:24:24The blinding light makes me squint.
00:24:26Two bodyguards walk in and pull me up from the floor.
00:24:29Mrs. Grant, come out!
00:24:30Where's my baby?
00:24:32Let me see him first!
00:24:33They don't answer.
00:24:34They drag me into the living room like a dog.
00:24:36Viola sits on the couch, perfectly put together, while a maid stands behind her, holding my baby.
00:24:44Evelyn, look at you.
00:24:46It's only been seven days.
00:24:47How did you end up looking like a beggar?
00:24:49I try to rush over and take my baby back, but I'm too weak to stand.
00:24:53I can only crawl toward him, inch by inch.
00:24:55Viola crouches down, leans close to my ear, and whispers.
00:25:01Evelyn, as she takes in what happens when you go against me.
00:25:04As she takes in my miserable state, her smile grows wider with satisfaction.
00:25:10One day, I'll be the real Mrs. Grant.
00:25:18Viola grabs me by the hair, her voice cold and threatening.
00:25:22We're having a party for the baby tomorrow.
00:25:24Watch your mouth, or I'll kill you.
00:25:27I look at her, and weakly nod.
00:25:30Don't worry.
00:25:31I won't ruin your big day tomorrow.
00:25:34She thinks seven days in captivity have finally taught me a lesson, but she has no idea that
00:25:40I'm about to leave with my baby.
00:25:43Viola finally lets go and heads upstairs.
00:25:48Only after she leaves does the maid consciously hand the baby back to me.
00:25:52Mrs. Grant, the baby misses you so much that he can't even sleep.
00:25:55I pull my baby tightly into my arms.
00:25:57As soon as he catches my scent, he lets out a small and huppy whimper and grabs onto my clothes.
00:26:03Don't be scared.
00:26:04I'm here.
00:26:05No one will ever tear us apart again.
00:26:08After Viola leaves, I ask the maid to help me mail out a USB drive.
00:26:13Early the next morning, my lawyer finally calls.
00:26:16Ms. Harper, you can pick up the divorce papers now.
00:26:19Okay.
00:26:20Proceed with the rest of the lawsuit as planned.
00:26:23I leave the villa in a hurry with my baby.
00:26:25When anyone asks where I'm going, I simply tell them I'm taking the baby to the party.
00:26:32I arrive at the family court.
00:26:35When the samped divorce papers are placed in front of me, the weight that has been sitting
00:26:39on my chest for days finally lifts.
00:26:42As I walk out of the courthouse, I get a call from my best friend, Samantha.
00:26:46Evelyn, I got the USB drive and all the evidence you sent me.
00:26:50Don't worry.
00:26:51I'll expose Julian's true colors at the party.
00:26:53After hanging up, I immediately book the next flight out of Boston.
00:26:58Holding my baby close, I hail a taxi to the airport.
00:27:02As the terminal comes into view, I hold my baby tighter and let out a long sigh of relief.
00:27:10Julian, I never want to see you again.
00:27:12You and Viola will pay for what you've done.
00:27:18Meanwhile, the ballroom of the five-star hotel is adorned with flowers, while crystal chandeliers
00:27:24cast a warm glow over every smiling face.
00:27:27Julian stands at the entrance in a sharp suit, welcoming the guests.
00:27:31Viola stands beside him in a champagne-colored gown, a diamond necklace sparkling around her neck.
00:27:38Viola, you're as beautiful as ever.
00:27:40Viola smiles without saying a single word, barely hiding the smugness in her eyes.
00:27:46The party is about to begin, but the baby and I still haven't shown up.
00:27:50Julian checks his watch and makes another call.
00:27:53Once again, all he hears is the automated message telling him that the phone is turned off.
00:28:08Julian is about to send someone back to the villa to look for us, when Samantha makes her way through
00:28:13the crowd.
00:28:14She is dressed in a red dress, carrying herself with confidence.
00:28:22Julian, Evelyn asked me to give you this.
00:28:25It's a surprise video for you.
00:28:27She presses a USB drive into Julian's hand.
00:28:31Julian pauses for a moment before immediately asking,
00:28:34Where is she and the baby?
00:28:36Don't worry.
00:28:37She'll show up with the video.
00:28:39Otherwise, it wouldn't be a surprise.
00:28:41Viola's smile stiffens.
00:28:43Julian doesn't suspect a thing.
00:28:45After all, today is our son's party, and our seventh wedding anniversary.
00:28:50Julian is sure I must have prepared a heartwarming video for everyone to watch.
00:28:54He has the staff connect the USB drive to the ballroom's giant screen, then picks up the microphone.
00:29:01Everyone, today we're celebrating our son's arrival and my wife's and my seventh wedding anniversary.
00:29:08My wife has prepared a special surprise.
00:29:11Let's watch it together.
00:29:12The moment the screen lights up, the lively ballroom falls completely silent.
00:29:17Shock spreads across everyone's faces.
00:29:19On the screen, Julian and a heavily pregnant Viola appear naked, locked in an intimate embrace.
00:29:26Viola's breathy moans are blasted through the speakers, echoing throughout every corner of the hall.
00:29:32On the screen, the two are passionately entangled, and the footage is almost too explicit to watch.
00:29:37Julian, do you love me, or do you love Evelyn?
00:29:41Babe, of course I love you.
00:29:43When are you going to divorce me?
00:29:45Isn't this working just fine?
00:29:46I'll give you anything you want, except the title of life.
00:29:50The guests stare at the screen in disbelief, their eyes wide with shock.
00:29:54The color drains from Viola's face, while Julian stands frozen in place.
00:29:59How could she steal her own sister's husband?
00:30:02Another guest looks at Viola's swollen belly, her voice dripping with contempt.
00:30:07Don't tell me her baby is Julian's.
00:30:10Julian finally snaps out of it, and screams at the staff like a madman.
00:30:13Turn it off!
00:30:14Shut the video off!
00:30:16The staff member is just about to reach for the remote, when Samantha snatches it away, and
00:30:21holds it high above her head.
00:30:22What's the rush?
00:30:23We're just getting started.
00:30:25She presses a button, and the footage on the screen suddenly changes.
00:30:29Viola's brazen, shameless face fills the screen for everyone to see.
00:30:33Evelyn, enjoy it while you can.
00:30:36The child you treasure so much is mine and Julian's.
00:30:39She smiles at the camera, her malice completely undisguised.
00:30:42So where do you think your child is?
00:30:44He's dead!
00:30:45I killed him myself!
00:30:46As those words play from the footage, all chatter in the hall falls silent.
00:30:50Julian stares at the screen, knowing he's done for.
00:30:55After the video ends, the hall erupts in angry shouts.
00:30:59What a bastard!
00:31:00You're nothing but a monster!
00:31:01What a shame for Evelyn.
00:31:03She married that man, and even had his child.
00:31:06The reporters are practically shaking with excitement.
00:31:09They quickly raise their cameras and capture everything on the big screen, as well as Julian's
00:31:13and Viola's reactions.
00:31:15Viola collapses to the floor, her face ashen.
00:31:18No, that's not real!
00:31:19Samantha is playing a prank!
00:31:21She's setting us up!
00:31:22Unable to take it anymore, Samama strides forward and slaps Viola hard across the face.
00:31:29A thin line of blood immediately appears at the corner of Viola's mouth.
00:31:33Set you up?
00:31:34You were the one who slept with Jillian and threatened to kill the child.
00:31:37Those were your own words.
00:31:39You stole Evelyn's husband, moved into her house, and even expected her to raise your
00:31:44bastard child.
00:31:45I've never seen anyone as shameless as you.
00:31:48Viola covers her face as tears spill from her eyes.
00:31:51Jillian's face turns livid with rage.
00:31:54Samantha, shut up!
00:31:55Samantha turns to him, her eyes filled with disgust.
00:31:58Jillian, you're the lowest of the low.
00:32:00You hurt Evelyn for a woman like her.
00:32:03You'll regret this for the rest of your life.
00:32:05She raises her hand and slaps him again, knocking his head to the side.
00:32:09Jillian is used to having everyone in Buston at his beck and call.
00:32:12He's never been humiliated like this before.
00:32:15Enraged, he immediately raises his hand.
00:32:18Enough!
00:32:19A furious shout rings out from behind the crowd.
00:32:22The guests quickly move aside as Jillian's father strides forward, with my parents following
00:32:27close behind, their expressions equally grim.
00:32:32Jillian looks at his father's livid face, and the anger he felt moments ago immediately fades.
00:32:38Dad.
00:32:39Don't call me your dad!
00:32:41A hard slap lands across Jillian's face, much harder than Samantha's.
00:32:45Your wife stood by you and built a family with you, yet you betray her with her own sister?
00:32:49Are you even a man?
00:32:51My mom rushes over and grabs Viola by the hair.
00:32:55Viola cries out in pain, tears instantly streaming down her face.
00:33:00Evelyn has always treated you well.
00:33:03How could you do this to her?
00:33:05Mom, I didn't!
00:33:07Those videos are fake!
00:33:10Jillian instinctively tries to shield Viola, but his dad grabs him and stops him.
00:33:14Are you seriously still trying to protect her?
00:33:16You've lost your mind!
00:33:18Crying, shouting, and the rabid click of camera shutters blend together as the entire
00:33:22hall descends into chaos.
00:33:24Jillian turns around and roars at the bodyguards.
00:33:26Get these people out of here!
00:33:28The bodyguards are about to move when the ballroom doors suddenly burst open.
00:33:31Several uniformed officers storm in, led by an officer who flashes his badge.
00:33:37Who is Viola Harper?
00:33:39Viola trembles and instinctively hides behind Jillian.
00:33:42The officer walks up to her and pulls out a pair of handcuffs.
00:33:46Go, Harper.
00:33:47You're under arrest for the murder of an infant.
00:33:51Viola's eyes grow wide.
00:33:53The moment she sees the police officers take out their handcuffs, she frantically backs away.
00:33:57No, I didn't!
00:33:59I didn't kill the baby!
00:34:01The evidence is conclusive.
00:34:02You need to come with us and cooperate with the investigation.
00:34:06Viola grabs Jillian's arm tightly, clinging to him like he's her last hope.
00:34:11Jules, help me!
00:34:12I didn't kill the baby!
00:34:14Halfway through her plea, she suddenly remembers something important and looks around in panic.
00:34:20Where's my baby?
00:34:21Jules, where's our baby?
00:34:23Where's Evelyn?
00:34:25She has my baby!
00:34:26Samantha lets out a cold laugh and raises her phone, showing them the DNA test results I sent her.
00:34:32The results clearly state that I am Oliver Harper's biological mother.
00:34:36Evelyn told me to tell you that she's left with her child.
00:34:39You two can spend the rest of your lives in prison together.
00:34:42Jillian and Viola stare at each other in shock, neither able to believe what they've just heard.
00:34:47The color drains from Viola's face, leaving her deathly pale as lips tremble violently.
00:34:52That's impossible!
00:34:54The baby is mine and Jules!
00:34:57How could it be Evelyn's?
00:34:59The officer stares at Viola sternly and steps toward her with the handcuffs.
00:35:03We have enough evidence to prove that you killed the newborn.
00:35:06The autopsy confirms that the dead baby is biologically related to you.
00:35:10Viola Harper, now, come with us for questioning!
00:35:14The shock on Viola's face turns to sheer terror.
00:35:17What are you talking about?
00:35:18Samantha steps forward, gritting her teeth as she tells her the truth.
00:35:22It means that the dead baby was yours, Viola.
00:35:25You killed your own son with your own hands.
00:35:31Viola screams hysterically, shaking her head frantically.
00:35:35No!
00:35:36That's impossible!
00:35:38That baby isn't mine!
00:35:40I killed Evelyn's baby!
00:35:43Samantha puts her phone away and looks at her coldly.
00:35:46Evelyn switched the two babies back, so her own child survived.
00:35:51And you never even knew.
00:35:53The words hit Viola like a bombshell.
00:35:55She collapses to her knees and bursts into uncryllable sobs.
00:36:00Oh, God!
00:36:01I killed my own child!
00:36:03Julian stares at the devastated Viola, then turns to Samantha, his voice hoarse.
00:36:08That baby was still born.
00:36:10Why are you saying Viola killed the baby?
00:36:13Because she lied to you!
00:36:15She planned to kill Evelyn's baby as soon as she gave birth.
00:36:19Evelyn saw through your scheme and switched the baby's back ahead of time.
00:36:24Her child is safe and sound with her now.
00:36:27Julian's legs go weak, and he has to brace himself against the edge of the table.
00:36:32He never imagined that Viola could hurt a newborn.
00:36:36The officers pull Viola to her feet as she continues screaming hysterically.
00:36:41My baby is dead!
00:36:43I killed my own child!
00:36:47The officers take Viola away.
00:36:49As she passes Samantha, she suddenly stops and glares at her with bloodshot eyes.
00:36:53Where's Evelyn?
00:36:55Where is she?
00:36:56She's somewhere you'll never find her.
00:36:59She and the baby will be fine, while you'll spend the rest of your life in prison.
00:37:05After Viola is taken away, Julian remains rooted to the spot, saying nothing.
00:37:10After a long silence, he looks up at his dad.
00:37:14Dad.
00:37:16Evelyn.
00:37:17How dare you even mention Evelyn!
00:37:19After everything you've done, do you really think she'll ever come back?
00:37:23His dad points at the mess around them, his hands trembling with rage.
00:37:27You tore this family apart!
00:37:29Mom is crying so hard that she can barely stand.
00:37:32She points at Julian, her voice trembling.
00:37:35My daughter was married to you for seven years.
00:37:38She gave up her career for you and had your child.
00:37:42And this is how you treat her?
00:37:44Julian can't find the words.
00:37:46There's no excuse for all the ways he betrayed and hurt me.
00:37:49Samantha's furious words from earlier echo in his mind again.
00:37:52He had hurt me for Viola's sake, and he'd regret it for the rest of his life.
00:37:57She was right.
00:37:58I was wrong.
00:38:00I truly regret it.
00:38:04Julian drives back to the Grant residence alone.
00:38:07The moment he opens the door and sees the empty living room, he freezes.
00:38:13Evelyn?
00:38:14No one answers.
00:38:16Every trace of me is gone.
00:38:18He rushes upstairs and opens the guest room door.
00:38:21The vanity is empty, and not a single piece of my clothing remains in the closet.
00:38:26The only thing on the nightstand is a gift box.
00:38:29Inside is the diamond bracelet Julian gave me a month ago.
00:38:32He looks up and glares at the maid.
00:38:34Where's all her stuff?
00:38:36Where did it go?
00:38:37The maid stays outside the door, avoiding his gaze.
00:38:41When Mrs. Grant left, she took everything that belonged to her and the child with her.
00:38:46Julian grips the bracelet tightly.
00:38:48He finally understands why I had been so cold when he gave it to me.
00:38:52Seven years, and I didn't even know what she liked.
00:38:56The doorbell suddenly rings.
00:38:58Thinking I'd come back, he immediately gets to his feet and rushes downstairs.
00:39:01Evelyn, are you home?
00:39:05Julian hurries to the door.
00:39:07I'm Julian Grant.
00:39:08After signing for the delivery, he instinctively checks the sender information.
00:39:12My name is listed as the sender, while the family court is listed as the recipient.
00:39:17Julian tears open the envelope.
00:39:19Several pages of divorce papers slip out and scatter at his feet.
00:39:22He bends down to pick them up, checking each page for the names, dates, and court seal.
00:39:28With every page he reads, his eyes widen in disbelief.
00:39:31Mr. Grant, you and Mrs. Grant are divorced?
00:39:36That's impossible.
00:39:37I'd have to sign the divorce papers for it to be final.
00:39:42She never gave them to me.
00:39:45He desperately tries to remember.
00:39:47Then, the memory of the hospital room the day after my delivery comes rushing back.
00:39:51That day, I took out the divorce agreement, flipped straight to the signature page, and handed it to him.
00:39:58I had told him that it was for my postpartum care expenses.
00:40:01His mind had been completely occupied with Viola, so he didn't even look at the document's title.
00:40:07It'll cost around $40,000.
00:40:09Put it on your card.
00:40:13It'll cost around $40,000.
00:40:15Put it on your card.
00:40:17Julian nearly loses his balance.
00:40:19He realizes that I had already made up my mind to divorce him.
00:40:23His phone rings at that moment, and his assistant's voice comes through the receiver.
00:40:29Mr. Grant, Mrs. Grant's lawyer just notified me that your divorce is final.
00:40:35The property division hearing is next week.
00:40:38Julian closes his eyes, his voice weary.
00:40:42Got it.
00:40:45After the call ends, he sits alone in the empty guest room for a long time.
00:40:48He remembers me at 18, walking out of the library with my arms full of books.
00:40:52He was the one who pursued me, the one who placed the ring on my finger.
00:40:56And when he finally proposed, I cried and said yes without hesitation.
00:41:00But he took my love for granted, mistook my quiet nature for a lack of excitement,
00:41:05and became drawn to the thrill Viola brought into his life.
00:41:08He thought I would always be there, so he stopped cherishing me.
00:41:12Now, I'm really gone.
00:41:14Julian covers his face with both hands, his shoulders shaking violently.
00:41:21I lost the woman I loved most in this life.
00:41:26One week later, the property division hearing begins.
00:41:29I do not attend and have my lawyer represent me in full.
00:41:32As a witness, Samantha submits all the evidence of Julian's affair,
00:41:35along with surveillance footage of Viola living at the Grant residence.
00:41:38These pieces of evidence corroborate one another,
00:41:41showing that Julian had been cheating throughout the marriage
00:41:44and had even brought the other woman into their home.
00:41:47After reviewing the evidence, the judge delivers the ruling in court.
00:41:50This court finds Julian Grant at fault for the end of this marriage.
00:41:54He will forfeit his claim to all marital assets.
00:41:57Julian's lawyer immediately leans over to him.
00:41:59Mr. Grant, we can appeal the ruling.
00:42:02No.
00:42:03Just let her have it all.
00:42:05As he walks out of the courthouse,
00:42:07Samantha stops him at the bottom of the stone steps.
00:42:10Julian, Evelyn asked me to tell you something.
00:42:12The dullness in Julian's eyes instantly disappears.
00:42:15Does she want to see me?
00:42:17Samantha stares at him and lays out my feelings, word for word.
00:42:20Of course not.
00:42:22She wants me to tell you that she doesn't even care enough to hate you.
00:42:25To her, you're nothing more than a stranger now.
00:42:29With that, she turns and walks away.
00:42:31Julian remains where he is, his eyes slowly turning red.
00:42:35I no longer hate him.
00:42:37He should feel relieved.
00:42:38But that means I've completely erased him from my life.
00:42:41He tightens his grip on the court documents in his hand.
00:42:44No.
00:42:45I can't just let Everon go.
00:42:47I'll find her.
00:42:48And I'll do whatever it takes to win her back.
00:42:53Three months later, I settle down with my son in the French town of Colmar.
00:42:58I settle into a small riverside house with white walls and blue shutters.
00:43:02I make it cozy inside and fill the garden with flowers.
00:43:06Every morning, I take Oliver out for a walk along the river.
00:43:09He's growing quickly.
00:43:10And now he greets me with the sweetest little smiles.
00:43:14I nickname him Ollie.
00:43:16Ollie.
00:43:16We finally have a home of our own.
00:43:18He doesn't understand me.
00:43:20He only looks at me with his bright eyes and smiles.
00:43:23Every time I look at him, I feel as though my world comes alive again.
00:43:27It's just you and me here.
00:43:29I no longer wake up startled in the middle of the night.
00:43:32I don't have to worry about someone barging into my room and ripping Ollie from my arms.
00:43:36One afternoon, after I put Ollie to sleep, I sit alone in the yard with a cup of tea.
00:43:40The sun is warm, flowers perfume the air, and everything is peaceful.
00:43:44Suddenly, the doorbell rings.
00:43:46My fingers freeze against the rim of the cup.
00:43:48My first thought is that Julian has found me.
00:43:50I hurry to the door and look through the peephole.
00:43:52Even if Julian finds us, I won't let him take my son.
00:43:55A tall, handsome man is standing outside.
00:43:58He's dressed in a dark blue cashmere coat holding a bouquet of flowers.
00:44:01I recognize him instantly.
00:44:02He's Nolan Reed, my college classmate.
00:44:05The guy who always sits in the very back of the classroom, quiet and reserved,
00:44:09yet somehow manages to come in first on every exam.
00:44:13I open the door immediately.
00:44:15When Nolan sees me, a faint smile appears on his lips.
00:44:19Evelyn, it's been a long time.
00:44:23Nolan, what are you doing in Colmar?
00:44:29Nolan holds out the flowers to me, his voice still low and gentle.
00:44:33I'm working around here.
00:44:34I was passing by today, so I thought I'd come see you.
00:44:38I take the flowers, wondering how he knows where I live.
00:44:41I don't ask right away.
00:44:42Instead, I step aside and let him through the doorway.
00:44:45Come in and have a seat.
00:44:47I'll make you some tea.
00:44:48Nolan walks into the yard, his gaze moving from the flowers filling the courtyard to the stroller.
00:44:53Ollie is still asleep, his tiny hand resting against the edge of his blanket.
00:44:58He's adorable.
00:44:59He looks so much like you.
00:45:01His name is Ollie.
00:45:02He just fell asleep a little while ago.
00:45:05I put the flowers in a glass vase and head to the kitchen to make tea.
00:45:09What I don't know then is that Nolan watches me walk away.
00:45:12Eight years of buried feelings hidden in his eyes.
00:45:15He has loved me for eight years, from the time he was 18 until he turned 26.
00:45:22He has loved me for eight years, from the time he was 18 until he turned 26.
00:45:26In college, Julian is by my side, so Nolan can only watch me from a distance.
00:45:31After I graduate and marry Julian, he quietly steps back into the role of a friend.
00:45:35Later, he hears that I've divorced Julian and left Boston with my child.
00:45:38He spends three months looking for me, searching from Boston to Europe, and then from Paris to
00:45:43this little town.
00:45:44But when he's finally at my door, he hesitates.
00:45:47He doesn't want to disrupt the peaceful life I've finally managed to build.
00:45:51He only wants to be there whenever I need him.
00:45:54I return to the yard with two cups of tea and hand one to him.
00:45:57What kind of work are you doing here?
00:45:59An architecture firm took on a historic restoration project, and they sent me here to oversee it.
00:46:04How long will you be here?
00:46:05Nolan lowers his head and lifts his teacup, avoiding my gaze.
00:46:09Probably a year or two.
00:46:11I nod, thinking nothing of it.
00:46:13It's only later that I find out that there was never any company project here at all.
00:46:21Nolan rents an office in Colmar with his own money, and even drafts a job offer for himself.
00:46:26For now, he has no intention of letting me know about any of it.
00:46:30That afternoon, we sit in the courtyard drinking tea, reminiscing about our college days, and
00:46:36catching up on everything that has happened in our lives over the years.
00:46:40Nolan is talkative without being overbearing.
00:46:42He always knows exactly what to say.
00:46:45He never presses me about the past when I'm not ready to talk about it, and he never leaves
00:46:50me feeling emotionally drained.
00:46:52After being tense for so long, I slowly begin to relax in the comfort of our casual conversations.
00:46:58Suddenly, Ollie wakes up and starts crying softly.
00:47:01I'm about to get up, when I realize Nolan is already standing beside the stroller.
00:47:05Let me help.
00:47:06He gets fussy with people right after he wakes up.
00:47:08I'll hold him.
00:47:10If he doesn't like me, I'll hand him right back.
00:47:13He carefully supports Ollie's neck and lower back, then gently lifts him into his arms.
00:47:17After soothing him for a while, Ollie actually stops crying.
00:47:20He simply stares at Nolan with his narrow eyes, studying him curiously.
00:47:25Nolan looks down and smiles.
00:47:26Hey there, little one.
00:47:28Watching them, I feel something strange stir inside me.
00:47:31A warmth tinged with a faint ache.
00:47:34From then on, Nolan comes by every day.
00:47:37Sometimes he brings fruit, sometimes toys, and sometimes nothing at all.
00:47:40He simply sits with me, drinking tea and talking.
00:47:43He never crosses the line or judges me for my past.
00:47:46He simply stays by my side, as naturally as sunlight and air.
00:47:50When Ollie turns six months old, Nolan brings him a handmade wooden rocking horse.
00:47:54The wood is polished smooth, and every detail is crafted with care and precision.
00:47:58I made it myself.
00:47:59It might not look perfect, but it's sturdy.
00:48:02Ollie sits on it and laughs non-stop.
00:48:04I run my fingers over the warm, smooth grain, and my eyes begin to sting with tears.
00:48:09Julian has given me diamonds, handbags, and even a house.
00:48:12But he has never made anything for me with his own hands.
00:48:14For wealthy people, where they choose to spend their time, shows what they truly care about.
00:48:19Thank you.
00:48:20I'll keep it safe for Ollie.
00:48:22Nolan looks into my eyes, his expression suddenly turning serious.
00:48:25Evelyn, there's something I've kept to myself for eight years.
00:48:29I want to tell you in person today.
00:48:33I look up, my heart suddenly racing.
00:48:36Nolan takes a deep breath, as if he's finally made up his mind.
00:48:40I know you might not be ready yet.
00:48:42Maybe you never will be.
00:48:44But I still want to tell you how I feel.
00:48:46He pauses for a moment, his voice low and sincere.
00:48:50I love you, Evelyn.
00:48:52I've loved you since I was 18, and that's never changed.
00:48:55He takes several bank cards, property deeds, and insurance policies from the document bag
00:48:59he carries with him, and lays them on the tea table one by one.
00:49:03Nolan, you don't have to prove any of this to me.
00:49:06I know you don't care about money or appearances.
00:49:08I just want you to know how serious I am about you.
00:49:10He glances at Ollie sitting on the rocking horse, his expression growing softer.
00:49:14If you're willing to be with me, everything I have is yours, and I'd be happy to help look
00:49:18after Ollie.
00:49:20For me, that would be more than I could ask.
00:49:24I don't answer right away.
00:49:25My last marriage left me deeply hurt, so I can't help but be wary of promises about
00:49:30the future.
00:49:31Nolan doesn't pressure me.
00:49:32He simply waits for my answer.
00:49:34You don't have to answer me now, and I don't want you to feel pressured.
00:49:37I just want you to know that, all this time, there has always been someone in this world
00:49:42waiting for you.
00:49:43With that, he smiles and takes a step back.
00:49:46Once you've really thought it through, give me your answer.
00:49:49He turns and walks away.
00:49:52I stand there holding the rocking horse, watching his figure disappear beyond the courtyard gate
00:49:57as tears slowly fill my eyes.
00:50:00I remember my past life, when I married Jillian, had his child, and devoted myself to our family,
00:50:05only to meet a tragic end.
00:50:07After being reborn, I swore I would never fall in love again.
00:50:10All I want is to live a peaceful life with Ollie.
00:50:13But Nolan's arrival is the first thing that makes me question that decision.
00:50:17It turns out there really is someone in this world who can love me wholeheartedly.
00:50:22Three months later, Jillian still hasn't heard from me.
00:50:26He stands by the floor-to-ceiling window in the Grant Group office.
00:50:29It's a half-empty bottle of whiskey in his hand.
00:50:33A world map is spread across the desk.
00:50:35The only thing he has managed to find out is that I went to France.
00:50:39He still has no idea which city I'm in.
00:50:42His phone rings.
00:50:44His assistant is calling with an update on Viola's case.
00:50:47Mr. Grant, Viola's trial starts next week.
00:50:50The prosecutor's office is charging her with murder and seeking a life sentence.
00:50:54Julian pauses for a moment.
00:50:56In the past three months, he has almost forgotten about her.
00:51:00Got it.
00:51:00Her lawyer requested bail, but the court denied it.
00:51:04The assistant hesitates before continuing, his voice uncertain.
00:51:08The prison officer said she wasn't doing well mentally.
00:51:11She cried every day, kept asking about you and the child.
00:51:15You don't need to update me on her anymore.
00:51:18Just tell me the verdict.
00:51:19There's a brief silence on the other end of the line,
00:51:22before the assistant brings up another matter.
00:51:25The eldest son of the Reed Group owner, Nolan,
00:51:27has been selling off his shares in Grant Group while refusing to transfer them to us.
00:51:33Julian sets down the bottle.
00:51:35For the first time, his expression changes.
00:51:38I learned that he went to Colmar, France, three months ago.
00:51:42He rented a house and an office there and hasn't returned since.
00:51:45He also hasn't responded to any calls or emails.
00:51:49Julian's eyes grow wide.
00:51:52Nolan?
00:51:53Nolan?
00:51:57The assistant quickly responds to Julian's question.
00:52:02It's Nolan Reed.
00:52:03He rented a house and an office in Colmar,
00:52:06claiming he was in charge of a historic building restoration project.
00:52:10Julian stares at the rental record on his computer, his fingers tightening.
00:52:15When did the project start?
00:52:17Who haired him?
00:52:18We can't find the client.
00:52:20We checked the local public records,
00:52:22but that restoration project doesn't even exist.
00:52:26Julian remembers Nolan.
00:52:28Back in college, Nolan always sat in the back row,
00:52:32quiet and withdrawn,
00:52:34never making an effort to socialize.
00:52:36But whenever I laughed,
00:52:38Nolan's eyes would light up for a moment.
00:52:40It was subtle and fleeting,
00:52:42but Julian noticed it a long time ago.
00:52:44Back then, he didn't think much of it.
00:52:46He assumed it was nothing more than a hopeless crush from a younger man.
00:52:49But now, Nolan has come to France in the same month I left,
00:52:52and he's even gone so far as to make up a job that doesn't exist.
00:52:56Something about it doesn't add up.
00:52:58When did he arrive in Colmar?
00:53:00Three months ago.
00:53:02It was almost exactly when Mrs. Grant left Boston.
00:53:05The answer is obvious.
00:53:07Julian's heart suddenly races.
00:53:09He grabs his coat and heads for the door.
00:53:12Mr. Grant, are you going there yourself?
00:53:14Send me Nolan's address in Colmar
00:53:16and book me the next available flight.
00:53:18But there's a board meeting tomorrow morning.
00:53:20Cancel it.
00:53:21I'm going to Colmar now.
00:53:26The night in Colmar is quiet.
00:53:28After putting Ollie to sleep,
00:53:30I sit alone on the balcony.
00:53:33Nolan doesn't come by today.
00:53:35More precisely,
00:53:37ever since he confessed his feelings that day,
00:53:40he hasn't taken the initiative to come over.
00:53:44I know he's giving me time to think things through,
00:53:47but I honestly can't figure it out.
00:53:49I walk over to the crib and watch Ollie's peaceful sleeping face.
00:53:53Unable to help myself,
00:53:55I speak softly.
00:53:56Ollie?
00:53:57Do you like Nolan?
00:53:58Of course the baby doesn't answer.
00:54:00He only wiggles his fingers in his sleep.
00:54:03Nolan is genuinely good to us.
00:54:05He never asks for anything in return,
00:54:08and he never pressures me to accept him.
00:54:10He's so good to us.
00:54:12I should be happy.
00:54:13I gently hold Ollie's little hand,
00:54:15yet I still can't shake the doubt in my heart.
00:54:18But if I make the wrong choice again,
00:54:20I won't be the only one who gets hurt.
00:54:24You will too.
00:54:26I pick up my phone and open Nolan's chat several times,
00:54:30only to close it again each time.
00:54:32Finally, I stare out at the empty yard and mutter to myself,
00:54:36Nolan, how long are you planning to hide from me?
00:54:39Just then, the doorbell rings.
00:54:41Thinking it's Nolan,
00:54:43I hurry downstairs without a second thought and open the door.
00:54:46Nolan, are you...
00:54:48Before I can finish speaking,
00:54:49I freeze.
00:54:50Standing outside isn't Nolan,
00:54:52but Julian,
00:54:53whom I haven't seen in a long time.
00:54:55I tighten my grip on the doorknob,
00:54:57unable to believe that he has actually found me here.
00:55:01Julian?
00:55:05Julian looks worn down,
00:55:07with deeply sunken eyes
00:55:09and a layer of stubble along his jaw.
00:55:15I snap back to reality and instinctively move to close the door.
00:55:19He immediately reaches out to stop it,
00:55:21his voice filled with desperation.
00:55:24Please, just give me five minutes.
00:55:27Just say it here.
00:55:28I rushed all the way here,
00:55:30without even having a drink of water.
00:55:32Can I at least come in and have a glass?
00:55:34I hesitate for a moment,
00:55:36before finally stepping aside to let him in.
00:55:38Julian looks around the simple yet cozy home,
00:55:40his eyes passing over the vase,
00:55:43the baby supplies,
00:55:44and the wooden rocking horse in the yard.
00:55:46A pang of sadness flickers in his eyes.
00:55:48Where's the baby?
00:55:50He's asleep.
00:55:51Can I see him?
00:55:53I hesitate again,
00:55:54but eventually lead him upstairs.
00:55:57Ollie is sleeping soundly,
00:55:59his tiny hands curled into fists beside his face,
00:56:02and a little drool pawling at the corner of his mouth.
00:56:05I pick up a burp cloth and gently wipe it away.
00:56:08Julian stands beside the crib,
00:56:10his eyes quickly turning red.
00:56:14He looks so much like you.
00:56:16I don't respond.
00:56:18Instead, I take him back downstairs to the living room.
00:56:21Julian stays silent for a long time,
00:56:23before finally speaking,
00:56:25his expression solemn.
00:56:27Evelyn,
00:56:29I know I have no right to say any of this,
00:56:32but I still want to apologize.
00:56:34I was completely wrong.
00:56:36I'm not asking you to forgive me,
00:56:38or come back to me.
00:56:40I just want you to know
00:56:43that I've regretted it every single day
00:56:47since you left.
00:56:51Since you left.
00:56:52He raises his head,
00:56:54his eyes red.
00:56:55I thought I didn't love you anymore,
00:56:57but I was wrong.
00:56:59I had simply grown so accustomed to everything you did for me
00:57:03that I forgot how to love you.
00:57:06I even convinced myself you'd never leave.
00:57:08If he'd said those words back then,
00:57:10they might have been enough to make me break down in tears.
00:57:13But now,
00:57:14they feel distant.
00:57:15I quietly let him finish speaking,
00:57:18before getting to my feet and walking to the door.
00:57:21I open it again.
00:57:22Are you done?
00:57:22If you are,
00:57:24then go.
00:57:24The baby is asleep,
00:57:26and I'm tired.
00:57:29Evelyn.
00:57:30Samantha should have already told you
00:57:32that I don't hate you anymore.
00:57:35But that doesn't mean I've forgiven you,
00:57:38and it certainly doesn't mean we can start over.
00:57:40I look him in the eyes,
00:57:42and make it clear where I stand.
00:57:44The moment you betrayed me,
00:57:47our relationship was over.
00:57:51The child and I have a new life now.
00:57:53Please leave,
00:57:54and don't ever come back.
00:57:59Julian stands by the door,
00:58:01looking at my calm expression.
00:58:03He finally realizes
00:58:04that I truly don't love him anymore.
00:58:07He doesn't want to leave,
00:58:09but he knows that he can't keep pushing me.
00:58:12He turns to go,
00:58:13but after only two steps,
00:58:15he stops.
00:58:18Is Nolan good to you?
00:58:20That's none of your business.
00:58:22Julian forces a faint smile,
00:58:24and doesn't press the matter.
00:58:26He walks away alone into the night.
00:58:28The moment the door closes,
00:58:30I lean against it,
00:58:32and briefly close my eyes.
00:58:34Yet,
00:58:35my heart remains strangely calm.
00:58:37After going upstairs,
00:58:39I instinctively glance out the window,
00:58:40and suddenly spot Nolan standing in the moonlight.
00:58:43Holding a bag of fruit,
00:58:44he carefully hangs it on the doorknob.
00:58:48I push open the window,
00:58:49and call out to him.
00:58:51Nolan,
00:58:53why didn't you knock?
00:58:55Nolan looks up at me,
00:58:56his eyes still as warm and tender as ever.
00:58:59I promised I'd give you time.
00:59:02I didn't want you to feel pressured.
00:59:05So you're just going to leave something at the door,
00:59:08and quietly walk away every time?
00:59:11Until you've made up your mind,
00:59:14I won't pressure you.
00:59:16Separated by the distance between the floors,
00:59:18I suddenly understand what I truly want.
00:59:21In this life,
00:59:23all I want is a relationship built on peace,
00:59:25trust,
00:59:26and honesty.
00:59:27Nolan never rushes me for an answer,
00:59:29nor does he expect me to repay him for everything he does.
00:59:33For the first time,
00:59:34he makes me believe that a love like this really exists.
00:59:38I take out my phone,
00:59:40and send him a message.
00:59:42If you're free tomorrow,
00:59:44come over for dinner.
00:59:46I'll cook for you.
00:59:48Downstairs,
00:59:49Nolan looks down at his phone,
00:59:50then quickly looks up at me.
00:59:52His eyes light up.
00:59:54Okay.
00:59:56I'll definitely be there.
01:00:00A year later,
01:00:01spring arrives in Colmar.
01:00:04Flowers along both sides of the canal
01:00:06are in full bloom,
01:00:07filling the air with a soft, lingering fragrance.
01:00:11I run a little flower shop in town.
01:00:13It's small,
01:00:14but warm and cozy.
01:00:17Every day,
01:00:18tourists and kohlers stop by to buy flowers.
01:00:21After work,
01:00:22Nolan comes to pick me up,
01:00:23then takes Ollie for a walk along the river with me
01:00:26on our way home.
01:00:27Ollie can already say mommy,
01:00:29and he has just learned to walk.
01:00:31He wobbles around like a little penguin.
01:00:33Ollie, slow down.
01:00:35Don't bump into the flower stand.
01:00:38Mommy!
01:00:39Life is simple,
01:00:41but it gives me a sense of peace
01:00:43I have never known before.
01:00:45Sometimes,
01:00:46I feel like I could be content
01:00:47living this way forever.
01:00:50One evening,
01:00:51I'm arranging bouquets behind the counter
01:00:53when the little bell on the door suddenly chimes.
01:00:56Surprise!
01:00:57Evelyn,
01:00:58I've missed you so much.
01:00:59I look up and see Samantha.
01:01:01I immediately set down the flowers
01:01:03and pull her into a hug.
01:01:05What brings you here all of a sudden?
01:01:07You didn't even tell me you were coming.
01:01:09I came to give you an invitation.
01:01:12She takes a pink invitation from her bag
01:01:14and solemnly hands it to me.
01:01:17I'm getting married.
01:01:20Congratulations!
01:01:21I'll definitely be there.
01:01:23She hugs me again,
01:01:25then takes another envelope from her bag
01:01:27and places it beside the bouquet.
01:01:28I brought you something else too.
01:01:30Take a look before you decide
01:01:32if you want to know more.
01:01:34Is it news from Boston?
01:01:35Samantha nods.
01:01:36I open the envelope
01:01:37and find several photographs
01:01:38and a newspaper inside.
01:01:40In the top photograph,
01:01:41Viola has her hair cropped short.
01:01:43Wearing a prison uniform,
01:01:44she stares blankly into the camera.
01:01:47The photo shoots Viola
01:01:49with her hair cropped short,
01:01:50dressed in a prison uniform.
01:01:52Her eyes are vacant
01:01:53and she looks 10 years older.
01:01:55The newspaper headline clearly states
01:01:57that she has been sentenced
01:01:58to life in prison for murder
01:02:00and declined to appeal the verdict.
01:02:02She's lost her mind.
01:02:03She's not faking it.
01:02:05She's actually crazy.
01:02:07She calls out for her baby every day.
01:02:09Sometimes she even talks to the air,
01:02:12saying,
01:02:12Be good, my baby.
01:02:15Mommy's here.
01:02:16I look at the photo
01:02:17and answer calmly.
01:02:19She got the punishment she deserved.
01:02:21That's enough for me.
01:02:23Samantha nods
01:02:24and pulls another photo
01:02:25from the envelope
01:02:26and there's Julian.
01:02:28Do you want to see?
01:02:29In the photo,
01:02:31Julian sits alone
01:02:32in a dimly lit house,
01:02:34surrounded by empty liquor bottles.
01:02:36He's painfully thin
01:02:37with an unkempt beard
01:02:39and bloodshot eyes.
01:02:41Mr. Grant Sr. reclaimed the company.
01:02:43Julian has nothing left now.
01:02:46He lives alone
01:02:47in the house you two used to share
01:02:48and all he does every day
01:02:50is drink.
01:02:51I look at the photo
01:02:52without feeling a thing.
01:02:54The man I once loved
01:02:55for most of my life
01:02:56is now nothing more
01:02:58than a stranger to me.
01:02:59Let's not talk about them anymore.
01:03:01Stay for dinner tonight.
01:03:02I want you to meet someone.
01:03:04Who?
01:03:05Someone new you met in Colmar?
01:03:07The bell on the door
01:03:08chimes again.
01:03:09Nolan walks into the flower shop
01:03:11with Ollie,
01:03:12carrying a bag of groceries
01:03:13in his other hand.
01:03:15Evelyn,
01:03:15the fish was really fresh,
01:03:17so I bought...
01:03:18He notices Samantha
01:03:20and pauses for a moment
01:03:21before giving her
01:03:22a polite nod.
01:03:24Hi,
01:03:25I'm Nolan.
01:03:27Samantha looks from Nolan to me,
01:03:30then down at Ollie,
01:03:31who is holding Nolan's hand.
01:03:32Her eyes grow wide
01:03:34in surprise.
01:03:35Wait,
01:03:36what's your name again?
01:03:37You were the guy
01:03:38who always sat in the back row
01:03:39in college, right?
01:03:41Nolan smiles.
01:03:42Nolan Reed.
01:03:44Right!
01:03:45Nolan!
01:03:46Nolan!
01:03:46She turns to me,
01:03:48practically bursting
01:03:49with excitement.
01:03:50You two are together?
01:03:51I smile at Nolan
01:03:52without denying it.
01:03:53Nolan walks over to me,
01:03:56naturally slips an arm
01:03:58around my shoulders,
01:03:59and kisses my forehead.
01:04:02Yeah, we are.
01:04:04I'll always be there for her,
01:04:05and I'll look after her
01:04:07and Ollie
01:04:08for the rest of my life.
01:04:09Samantha's eyes
01:04:10immediately fill with tears.
01:04:12She steps forward
01:04:13and hugs me tightly.
01:04:14Evelyn,
01:04:15you finally found happiness.
01:04:17Yeah,
01:04:18I did.
01:04:19She pats my back,
01:04:21then turns to Nolan,
01:04:22her expression
01:04:23suddenly serious.
01:04:27Evelyn is my best friend.
01:04:29If you ever hurt her,
01:04:31I swear I'll never
01:04:33let you off the hook.
01:04:34Don't worry.
01:04:35I'll do everything I can
01:04:37to treat her and Ollie right.
01:04:38I won't break my word.
01:04:40He had waited
01:04:41eight years for me.
01:04:43After finally making it this far,
01:04:45he would never hurt me.
01:04:48He also watched Ollie grow up.
01:04:50They may not be related
01:04:52by blood,
01:04:53but their bond
01:04:54is just as strong.
01:04:57Outside the window,
01:04:59the sun is setting,
01:05:00bathing the whole town
01:05:02in golden light.
01:05:04Ollie runs over,
01:05:06wraps his arms
01:05:07around my leg,
01:05:08and looks up at me,
01:05:10his smile bright.
01:05:12Mommy!
01:05:13Nolan crouches down
01:05:14and picks him up.
01:05:17Come on.
01:05:18Let's go home
01:05:19and make dinner
01:05:19for your mom.
01:05:22Samantha,
01:05:23join us for dinner.
01:05:24I'll have Nolian cook
01:05:25extra tonight.
01:05:26Sure.
01:05:27I'll judge
01:05:28if he's actually
01:05:29a good cook.
01:05:30I link my arm
01:05:31through Nolan's
01:05:32as we walk out
01:05:33of the flower shop together.
01:05:35Samantha stands
01:05:36at the door,
01:05:37raises her phone,
01:05:38and snaps a picture
01:05:40of us walking
01:05:41into the sunset.
01:05:42On the stone-paved street,
01:05:44the shadows
01:05:45of the three of us
01:05:46stretch long
01:05:47and remain
01:05:48closely intertwined.
01:05:49of the day.
01:05:51I'll see you next time.
01:05:54Bye.