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After a crash caused by her boyfriend Dominic, Lila loses her sight. Someone has to care for her, and that someone is Hubert, Dominic's older brother and a powerful mafia don. He steps in quietly, letting her believe he is Dominic.
As her vision slowly starts to return, Lila begins to see what was never shown to her. The man who has been at her side is not the one she thought, and the real Dominic is not who he claimed to be. But Hubert's devotion was real, and that changes everything.
Lila makes her choice in public. It costs her. Hubert's family pushes back, and his rivals want revenge. Their love won't come easy.
Watch the full episode to find out what they have to face together. Stay until the end.
Who would you choose in Lila's place? Join the discussion below.
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After a crash caused by her boyfriend Dominic, Lila loses her sight. Someone has to care for her, and that someone is Hubert, Dominic's older brother and a powerful mafia don. He steps in quietly, letting her believe he is Dominic.
As her vision slowly starts to return, Lila begins to see what was never shown to her. The man who has been at her side is not the one she thought, and the real Dominic is not who he claimed to be. But Hubert's devotion was real, and that changes everything.
Lila makes her choice in public. It costs her. Hubert's family pushes back, and his rivals want revenge. Their love won't come easy.
Watch the full episode to find out what they have to face together. Stay until the end.
Who would you choose in Lila's place? Join the discussion below.
#MyBoyfriendsBrotherCallsMeBaby #FullEpisode #MafiaRomance #SecretIdentity #ForbiddenLove #LoveTriangle #RomanceDrama #MafiaDon #DarkRomance #RelationshipDrama
Tags:
mafia romance, mafia don romance, secret identity romance, boyfriend's brother romance, forbidden love, blind heroine romance, love triangle drama, fake identity romance, dark romance series, romance drama full episode, revenge and love story, protective hero romance, relationship drama, My Boyfriend's Brother Calls Me Baby
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00:00I went blind saving my boyfriend's life.
00:02Instead, he pushed me straight into another man's arms.
00:08Leela's too clingy.
00:09Ever since she went blind, she wouldn't leave me alone for a second.
00:12I couldn't breathe.
00:14So I got Hubert to pose as me and look after her for a few days.
00:17She didn't even notice.
00:18Hubert was Dominic's older brother,
00:20Don of the Russo family.
00:22One of the four ruling Mafia families on the East Coast.
00:24I pretended I'd heard nothing and walked away.
00:26When I returned to the estate, a pair of arms slipped around my waist from behind.
00:30Baby, where have you been?
00:32I missed you.
00:33A few hours ago, I heard Dominic in the hall.
00:36Thought my ears were playing tricks on me.
00:38He was with his crew when someone brought up my name.
00:40Dominic, Lilia can't see.
00:42You're really okay leaving her home alone?
00:44She's been insanely clingy since she went blind.
00:46She hangs on me all day.
00:47If I leave for even a minute, she starts crying.
00:49She's just dependent on you.
00:51Can't live without you.
00:52I can't baby her forever,
00:53so I got Hubert to pose as me and babysit her for a bit.
00:55She didn't suspect a thing.
00:57Finally, I can actually breathe.
00:59Hubert?
01:00Your brother the cleaner?
01:01He actually agreed to do this?
01:03Only Hubert has my build and voice.
01:05It took me forever to convince him.
01:06Now I owe him a favor.
01:09What favor?
01:10He didn't say.
01:11Only that he'd collect when the time came.
01:14With his rank, we usually beg him for favors.
01:16So, no need to worry.
01:17He'll ask for anything outrageous.
01:20Besides, he's my brother.
01:23What if Leela finds out?
01:25With Hubert handling it, she never will.
01:27She was stupid to begin with.
01:29Now she's blind too.
01:30How could she possibly figure it out?
01:32Even if she did, a few sweet words would bring her right back.
01:35She loves me too much.
01:36She could never leave me.
01:38Please.
01:38Can we stop talking about boring people and their stuff?
01:41You promised tonight was supposed to be about celebrating me.
01:44Don't ruin it.
01:44I knew that voice, Beatrice.
01:46Dominic's childhood sweetheart.
01:51She was the only woman in their circle.
01:53Okay, princess.
01:54This jeweler just got a new high jewelry collection.
01:56Pick whatever you want tonight.
01:57It's on me.
02:00That's more like it.
02:01Come on, Beatrice.
02:02Give Dominic a break.
02:04You went off sheets out of nowhere and came back just as fast.
02:07He rushed to see you and wrecked his car.
02:09Now he's even ditched his girlfriend to be here.
02:11Stop giving him such a hard time.
02:12I stood outside the door, my limbs turning cold.
02:15I'd sensed Beatrice's hostility ever since Dominic and I started dating.
02:19So I always kept my distance from his circle.
02:22Two months ago, my high fever wouldn't break.
02:24Dominic skipped the birthday party Beatrice had planned so carefully.
02:28She threw a fit and flew overseas without telling anyone.
02:31Dominic had been worried ever since.
02:32The day of the crash, he was driving me out.
02:35He took a call mid-drive, lost control, and slammed into the guardrail.
02:38My head struck the window.
02:39The impact took my sight.
02:40So that call was from Beatrice?
02:44Serves him right.
02:45Ditching his friends for some girl.
02:47How dare he skip my birthday party?
02:49Dominic didn't mean to miss it.
02:51His girlfriend was sick.
02:52Who knows if she was really sick or just faking it.
02:55Your girlfriend hates me.
02:56She knows she can't beat our history together.
02:59If there were anything between us, Lila wouldn't even stand a chance.
03:02Dominic, I've put up with her long enough for you.
03:04You better make it up to me or forget my forgiveness.
03:06Whatever you want.
03:07My time is all yours from now on.
03:08Name it and I'm there.
03:10Much better.
03:11I lingered by the door until the sales clerk approached,
03:13slipping a velvet box into my palm.
03:15Miss Lila, your custom promise rings are ready.
03:18Anything else I can get you?
03:19No, thank you.
03:20I walked away without a word.
03:24Back home, I fumbled open the shoe cabinet to change my shoes.
03:27An arm suddenly slipped around my waist from behind.
03:30Warm breath skinned my neck.
03:31His deep magnetic voice brushed my ear.
03:33Baby, where have you been?
03:34I missed you.
03:36I had a follow up at the hospital.
03:38Why didn't you tell me?
03:39I said I'd go with you.
03:40What if you tripped or got hurt?
03:41I'm fine.
03:42The driver took me.
03:43Besides, I need to practice going out on my own.
03:45What did the doctor say?
03:47My recovery is slow.
03:48His broad hands cradled my face.
03:50A tender kiss landed over my lashes.
03:53Don't worry, I'm here.
03:55You'll get better.
03:56I had lied.
03:56My sight hadn't fully returned,
03:58but I could already make out blurred shapes.
04:00Through the haze,
04:01I saw Hubert bend down,
04:02grab a pair of slippers,
04:03cup my ankle,
04:04and help me put on the shoes.
04:05As his thumbs caressed my ankle bone,
04:08I felt his hands tremble slightly,
04:10a tenderness so deep it bordered on worship.
04:14I barely knew Hubert.
04:15I only knew he was Dominic's older brother,
04:17the family's chosen Don.
04:18Even Dominic watched every word around him,
04:20afraid of making one wrong move.
04:22Hubert and I had no real overlap before.
04:24We had only crossed paths at a few gatherings.
04:26He always sat alone in dark corners.
04:29A cold, untouchable presence,
04:30shutting down anyone who approached.
04:32Yet whenever I looked back,
04:34I caught him watching me.
04:35His eyes were dark and unreadable,
04:37hiding something I could never name.
04:39I used to think he looked down on me.
04:40Now, I realized I might have been wrong.
04:43Once he finished changing my shoes,
04:44he swept me into his arms.
04:46His build was close to Dominic's.
04:48But held this close,
04:49I could feel the difference.
04:50He was taller with a firmer, stronger grip.
04:53Hungry?
04:53What would you like?
04:55Pineapple chicken wings.
04:57Okay.
04:58He carried me inside,
05:00then headed to the kitchen.
05:01The estate had plenty of staff.
05:03Still, whenever Hubert was home,
05:04he cooked for me himself.
05:06I should have known sooner.
05:11Will you stay by my side tonight?
05:14I'm tired.
05:15Maybe next time.
05:15When his voice first sounded different,
05:17he claimed,
05:18I never questioned it.
05:19But Dominic had never been thoughtful.
05:21He never set foot in the kitchen.
05:22When I was hospitalized after the crash,
05:24he was barely around.
05:26Yet after I came home,
05:27this man never left my side.
05:29Blindness left me anxious and afraid.
05:31Every night he held me until I fell asleep.
05:33Whenever nightmares jolted me awake,
05:35he wiped away my tears again and again.
05:37He kissed me while calling me baby.
05:39I thought he was trying to make up for the crash.
05:41The truth was,
05:42the man beside me had already been replaced.
05:47After dinner,
05:48I got ready to shower.
05:49Hubert laid out my clean clothes,
05:51drew the bath,
05:51and hold my hand into the bathroom.
05:53As he turned to leave,
05:54I reached out and caught his fingertips.
05:57My zipper.
05:58I can't reach it.
06:00Help me?
06:02Of course.
06:07Is that enough?
06:07I turned,
06:08sliding my hands up his arms to find his face.
06:11Then I pressed a soft kiss to his Adam's apple.
06:13A muffled groan rumbled in his throat.
06:15Satisfied, I stepped back.
06:16Thank you baby.
06:18His arm tightened around my waist.
06:19He followed,
06:20catching my lower lip between his teeth.
06:22I could feel the sudden tension in his body.
06:24Breathless,
06:25I gently pressed against his chest.
06:29I need to shower now.
06:32Be careful.
06:33Don't lock the door.
06:35Call me if you need anything.
06:36I sank into the bath and let myself relax.
06:38As I reached for the bathroom door,
06:40I heard him taking a call outside.
06:42His voice was low,
06:43but Dominic's broken words still reached me.
06:46Hubert,
06:47Lila hasn't noticed, right?
06:48No.
06:49Good.
06:50She can't see,
06:51so she gets insecure and throws tantrums.
06:53Just be patient with her.
06:55Hmm.
06:55Thanks.
06:56I'm almost done on my end.
06:57Give me two more days and we can switch back.
06:59No rush.
07:00I reached out and deliberately swiped a glass diffuser off the shelf.
07:04It shattered beneath my feet.
07:05The bathroom door flew open a second later.
07:07What happened?
07:08Are you hurt?
07:12Baby, I'm scared.
07:14Hubert lifted me onto the vanity and kicked the shards aside,
07:16his solid arms locked around my waist.
07:18He lowered his head, kissing the damp corners of my eyes.
07:22You're okay, baby.
07:23I'm here.
07:24I'm here.
07:24Don't be afraid.
07:26What the hell are you two doing?
07:29Who was that?
07:31Nobody important.
07:32The next day, shortly after Hubert left the house, Beatrice showed up at the front door.
07:37Dominic felt awful about missing my birthday to take care of you.
07:40So he insisted on throwing me another party himself.
07:43I told him it wasn't necessary, but you know Dominic.
07:46When it comes to me, he always goes all out.
07:49Sorry, I can't see right now.
07:51Oh, right.
07:52I forgot you were blind.
07:54Honestly, I'm partly to blame.
07:56Without my sudden call that day, he wouldn't have crashed.
07:59Don't worry.
08:00I already yelled at him for you.
08:02Leela, Dominic and I have been friends forever.
08:04Before you came along, I was always the person he cared about most.
08:07Aren't you thirsty?
08:09Leela, I know you don't like me.
08:11But for Dominic's sake, I hope you'll come.
08:14I don't want him caught between us.
08:17Okay.
08:21Fine.
08:22She agreed.
08:23It hasn't even been that long.
08:25Why are you already so desperate to switch back?
08:28Are you trying to upset me?
08:29She talked down to me the whole time.
08:31Do you know how wronged I feel?
08:33Fine.
08:34Let's see how you make this up to me.
08:37Three days later, Beatrice's birthday party was held at a private club.
08:41The moment Hubert followed me inside, the entire room fell silent.
08:45Everyone stiffened.
08:46Hubert ignored them and led me to the couch.
08:48He sat beside me, feeding me fruit straight from a small fork.
08:52Soon, the room went dead silent.
08:54Only my chewing echoed.
08:55Jaws dropped everywhere.
08:57I thought he only agreed to look after Leela because Dominic begged him.
09:00Why does he look like he's enjoying it?
09:02This PDA is crazy.
09:04I wish I were the blind one right now.
09:05Go tell Dominic.
09:06Baby, I left my medication in your car.
09:09Could you get it for me?
09:11Don't worry.
09:12I'll stay right here.
09:13Everyone will look after me.
09:14Hubert's cold gaze swept across the room.
09:16They rushed to reassure him.
09:18Of course.
09:19Uh, Dominic.
09:20Leela will be perfectly safe with us.
09:23I'll be right back.
09:26The moment he disappeared, everyone gathered around me.
09:29Someone waved a hand in front of my eyes.
09:31Only then did they seem to understand that I was blind.
09:34Leela, can you tell who I am by my voice?
09:37Um, Chloe?
09:38Oh my god!
09:40How did you get that?
09:42What about me?
09:43Hank?
09:45The door suddenly swung open.
09:48Hubert and Dominic stood on opposite sides of the entrance.
09:50What happened?
09:51Leela?
09:52Your boyfriend is back.
09:54Dominic!
09:57Leela, you recognized everyone just by hearing their voices.
10:00That was impressive.
10:01Why don't we play a game?
10:03What game?
10:04Guess which of the two men by the door is your boyfriend.
10:07Eager for the show, everyone guided me toward them.
10:10Leela?
10:11I'm right here.
10:12I followed his voice.
10:13His smug grin widened with every step.
10:16Leela, what's wrong?
10:18Dominic, why aren't you saying anything?
10:21Hubert's clenched fist instantly loosened.
10:23He looked up, almost unable to believe I was speaking to him.
10:28Leela, who are you talking to?
10:29I'm right here!
10:30Come over here!
10:31I tuned him out, my hands searching the air.
10:34Dominic, I'm scared.
10:36Hubert gently drew me into his arms, his voice soft.
10:39Don't be afraid.
10:41I'm here.
10:42The room fell dead silent.
10:43It's over.
10:44Even Beatrice hadn't expected this.
10:46Glancing at Dominic's dark face, she forced a tight smile.
10:48Leela, do you know what you're doing?
10:50I ignored her and tugged Hubert's arm.
10:52Dominic, I'm tired.
10:54Can we go home?
10:57Of course.
10:58Right at the door, a hard grip clamped around my wrist.
11:00Leela, you've got the wrong man.
11:02I'm your boyfriend, Dominic!
11:04Hubert, my girlfriend is blind.
11:06She mixed us up.
11:07Stop playing along!
11:08Come on, Lila.
11:10I'm taking you home.
11:11I tore free and stepped back in disgust, pressing myself into Hubert's chest.
11:15Dominic, your friend has a strange sense of humor.
11:17How could I possibly mistake someone else for my own boyfriend?
11:20Dominic's confidence finally shattered.
11:23Leela, don't scare me.
11:25You recognized everyone else?
11:26How could you not recognize my voice?
11:28Stop this.
11:29Please come home with me.
11:30He reached for me again.
11:31Hubert blocked him.
11:34You're making my girlfriend uncomfortable.
11:38Your girlfriend?
11:39What the hell does that mean?
11:41Explain yourself, Hubert.
11:42We're brothers, yet you're claiming my girlfriend as yours?
11:45You've been waiting for this all along, haven't you?
11:50What gave you the impression you could speak to me like that?
11:53Remembering Hubert's status, Dominic fell silent.
11:57If I remember correctly, you promised me one favor when you begged for my help.
12:02I'm collecting now.
12:04Stay away from us.
12:06Bother my girlfriend again, and I'll run you off the East Coast.
12:12We hadn't gone far when Dominic's furious roar erupted behind us.
12:16Glass shattered inside the room.
12:18Security rushed past, saying someone had snapped and was destroying the place.
12:22Back home, I sat on the couch without a trace of emotion.
12:25Hubert stood before me.
12:27At six foot two, he usually towered over everyone.
12:30Why aren't you saying anything?
12:32Can you see again?
12:34I nodded.
12:35He fell silent.
12:35I scoffed.
12:38If you have nothing to say, leave.
12:41Hubert immediately crouched in front of me, his long fingers carefully hooked around mine.
12:45I'm sorry, baby, I was wrong.
12:47Please don't be angry.
12:48When I didn't pull away, he edged closer.
12:50His cautious touch became a firm hold.
12:53When they asked you to choose back there, why didn't you call for me?
12:56I knew your sight was back. I thought you would choose him.
12:58If I had, would you have done nothing?
13:01He didn't answer.
13:02Just when I took his silence as confirmation, he spoke.
13:05No.
13:05He was darkened, even imagining it seemed unbearable to him.
13:08I would have taken you.
13:09I would have stolen you right back.
13:11I was just afraid you'd hate me.
13:13Really?
13:14You weren't scared when you kissed and held me blind?
13:18Instead of panicking, Hubert looked relieved.
13:20He tilted his face toward me, naked possession burning in his eyes.
13:23Dump him, baby.
13:24Choose me.
13:25Hubert, you're pushing your luck.
13:27I am.
13:27I'm greedy.
13:29Insatiable.
13:29I'm despicable.
13:30And I'm guilty.
13:31But baby, you didn't choose him.
13:33I've never been happier.
13:34He slowly rose.
13:35His knee brushed mine through the fabric.
13:36He leaned over me, bracing his hands against the couch, caging me in.
13:39His heated breath moved closer.
13:41A feather-like kiss landed on my cheek.
13:43Be with me, baby.
13:45Please.
13:45For once, I heard something almost pleading in his voice.
13:48I'm begging you, baby.
13:52I hadn't even said yes, but that baby rolled right off his tongue.
13:55Baby.
13:56We'll see.
13:57I'm still angry.
13:59Then punish me.
14:01Whatever it takes to make you forgive me.
14:04Could answer.
14:05Violent pounding erupted at the door.
14:07Leela!
14:08Open up!
14:09It's Dominic!
14:10He banged both fists against the door.
14:11Leela?
14:12Leela!
14:13I'm sorry.
14:14I lied to you.
14:15The man taking care of you this past month wasn't me.
14:17It was Hubert.
14:18I only asked him for help.
14:19I never knew he had an agenda.
14:21He crossed every line with you.
14:22He wanted you all along.
14:24He was waiting for a chance to steal you from me!
14:26Leela, don't let him fool you!
14:28I shifted slightly, thinking I meant to answer the door.
14:30Hubert locked his arms around me.
14:32Don't go.
14:33I won't let you.
14:38He's disturbing the neighbors.
14:40Then they can call the police and have him arrested.
14:42Leela, please let me in.
14:44I know I was wrong.
14:46I'm sorry.
14:46This is between us.
14:47We can fix it ourselves.
14:48Don't fall for Hubert's act.
14:50He's not a good man!
14:52Hubert scoffed.
14:53He lowered his head, cupping my ears to muffle the noise.
14:55Then he leaned closer, peppering my cheek and the corner of my mouth with soft kisses.
14:59Look at me, baby.
15:00Don't listen to him.
15:01His body ran hot, surrounding me in warmth.
15:03The heat, wherever our skin touched, left my thoughts spinning.
15:06Dominic was still yelling outside.
15:08Hubert swept me into his arms and carried me into the bedroom.
15:12He covered me in heated kisses.
15:14His touch stayed gentle, but the command behind it left no room to retreat.
15:18I could barely breathe.
15:19My mind emptied.
15:19All I felt was his warmth, his scent, and the heavy palm cradling the back of my neck.
15:23I instinctively pushed against him.
15:25Hubert drew back, giving me space to breathe.
15:27But his lips never fully left my skin.
15:29He trailed kisses down my jawline, settling against my earlobe, gently biting down.
15:33Baby, you still haven't told me how you're going to punish me.
15:35I was too dazed to think.
15:37He smiled and began undoing his shirt.
15:39If you can't decide, I'll do it my way.
15:40I expected something far more reckless.
15:42Instead, he pulled a ring from his pocket.
15:44It was exactly my size.
15:45With a perfectly cut pink diamond at its center, he slid it onto my ring finger.
15:49A matching plain band already circled his own.
15:51He threaded his fingers through mine and lifted our joined hands into the light.
15:54He turned them from side to side, admiring the rings.
15:56Beautiful.
15:57Then, he leaned in again.
15:58This time, his lips settled against my neck.
16:03I couldn't stop myself from grabbing his hair.
16:06Under the moonlight, the diamond threw a faint pink glow through his strands.
16:10Hubert lifted his head, moisture glistening on his lips.
16:13Only then did it hit me.
16:14This wasn't punishment, it was a reward.
16:17The next day, I slept until noon.
16:19When I woke, a dull ache stretched from my waist to my calves.
16:21Hubert sat beside the bed, his head propped on one hand.
16:25The moment my eyes opened, he handed me a glass of water.
16:28Once I finished, he pulled me into his arms,
16:30nuzzling and kissing me with shameless delight.
16:34Hungry?
16:34I made lunch.
16:35All your favorites.
16:36I was ready to yell at him.
16:38My stomach growled first.
16:39Fine.
16:40Good before revenge.
16:41After lunch, he took me to the hospital for a follow-up.
16:43The second we opened the door, Dominic startled me.
16:49He was hunched against the wall, his shirt a crumpled mess.
16:53His eyes were sunken and bloodshot.
16:54He had pounded on our door until the neighbors threatened to call the police.
16:58After it went quiet, I assumed he had given up and left.
17:01Apparently, he had spent the entire night in the hallway.
17:04Hearing the door, Dominic shot up and lunged at me.
17:07Before he could touch me, a powerful arm shot past my shoulder and shoved him back.
17:10Hubert held a trash bag in one hand and pulled me behind him with the other.
17:14Watch it, baby.
17:15There's a bum out here.
17:18Get away from her, Hubert!
17:21I never knew you were this twisted.
17:24What did you do to her last night?
17:29What do you think couples do?
17:31More importantly, you ignored my warning.
17:34You that eager to get kicked out of the East Coast?
17:38You know the family cap's answer to me now.
17:40Dominic clenched his fists and looked at me.
17:45Leela.
17:46I was wrong.
17:47I was a complete bastard.
17:49I'm sorry.
17:52Please forgive me.
17:54I swear I'll treat you a hundred times better from now on.
17:57Don't believe Hubert.
17:58Don't stay with him.
17:59He's my brother.
17:59I know how filthy his tricks are.
18:01He's always wanted to steal everything I have.
18:03Give me one more chance to make this right.
18:05Please.
18:06There is no second chance.
18:07Who I choose has nothing to do with you.
18:11Stay out of my life.
18:14You disgust me.
18:17Leela?
18:17Get this straight.
18:19I dumped you.
18:20Then I walked straight toward the elevator without looking back.
18:22Over the next few days, Dominic camped outside my building, rain or shine.
18:26During the day, Hubert made a point of stepping out onto the balcony to hang my laundry.
18:31At night, he pulled me against the window, kissing me deep.
18:34The light cast our tangled silhouettes across the curtains.
18:37I didn't know whether to laugh or sigh.
18:39You're so childish.
18:44Dominic went completely off the rails.
18:46He bombarded my phone with calls and texts.
18:49Leela!
18:50Open the door!
18:51Just hear me out!
18:52I covered my ears on the couch, blocking it out.
18:55But the pounding was relentless.
18:57Leela, I know I was wrong.
18:58I really mean it.
18:59But what we had was real.
19:00You can't erase our past.
19:01You can't!
19:01I shot to my feet.
19:03Hubert glanced out from the kitchen.
19:04I waved him off and strode to the door.
19:06The lock clicked.
19:07Dominic nearly pitched forward into the apartment.
19:10Leela!
19:11You finally agreed to see me!
19:14Do you know how scared I was when I went blind?
19:17Where were you then?
19:18You disappeared from my hospital room and let Beatrice come torment me.
19:22All you could think about was getting rid of me.
19:25And you actually did it.
19:28You found someone to replace you and take care of me.
19:31You thought I was blind and stupid and would never figure it out, right?
19:35Leela, I...
19:36Back then I actually...
19:41You were buying Beatrice the latest jewelry collection.
19:44You promised to spend every second by her side.
19:47You knew I went blind because of you.
19:50But you couldn't spare me even half your patience.
19:53Still, thank you.
19:55The replacement you chose was amazing.
19:56I like him very much.
19:58I turned away.
19:59Hubert stood with his arms crossed, looking down at his broken younger brother.
20:02Enough, Dominic.
20:04Don't come back.
20:05A month later, a friend called me.
20:08Leela, did you hear?
20:09Something happened to Dominic.
20:11What happened?
20:12Hubert sent him to a family compound up north to recover.
20:15Some people say he was exiled to a remote farm down south.
20:18Either way, he won't be coming back anytime soon.
20:21And Beatrice's family went bankrupt.
20:23Every deal her father had was blocked.
20:25Once their cash flow dried up, the whole business collapsed overnight.
20:29Beatrice disappeared too.
20:30Some say she fled, but no one knows where she went.
20:34With Dominic exiled and Beatrice ruined, I thought I'd finally have some peace.
20:39The quiet didn't even last a week.
20:42Beatrice has lost it.
20:47She resurfaced after the bankruptcy.
20:49She's driving around the city looking for you, out for blood.
20:51Then he took my hand.
20:52Do you trust me?
20:54We can end this together.
20:56Yes.
20:58After everything, I'm not that helpless girl crying in the dark anymore.
21:03He released my hand and made a call.
21:05Someone answered immediately.
21:07Leak the word.
21:09Leela has a routine checkup at St. Mary's in 30 minutes.
21:12Drop the route she usually takes.
21:15Make sure Beatrice knows where to find her.
21:1730 minutes later, we were in the underground garage at St. Mary's.
21:20Hubert's car waited in a dark corner.
21:22He and his men had disappeared into the shadows.
21:25I stood alone beside the car.
21:26A shrill squeal of burning rubber ripped through the silence.
21:29A red sports car tore into the garage.
21:31It fishtailed to a stop a short distance away.
21:34The door flew open.
21:35Beatrice climbed out.
21:36A knife flashed in her hand.
21:40Leela!
21:43You b****!
21:44This is all your fault!
21:45Dominic was exiled because of you!
21:47My family lost everything because of you?!
21:49I'll kill you!
21:51Fear seized me.
21:52Still, I forced myself to hold my ground.
21:54Kill me?
21:55Beatrice?
21:56You still don't get it.
21:58I poured every ounce of contempt into my voice.
22:00Even without me, Dominic would never love you.
22:03Shut up!
22:04She shrieked, lunging forward with terrifying speed.
22:07Just before the blade reached me, several dark figures burst from behind the pillars.
22:11One struck her wrist with perfect precision.
22:13The knife clattered across the floor.
22:15Hubert stepped slowly forward.
22:16He lifted his bespoke leather shoe and stomped down hard.
22:22Hubert didn't even flinch.
22:23He turned to the guard beside him.
22:26Clean this up.
22:27Make her and her family disappear from the city.
22:29For the first time, I saw the dawn's true face.
22:34Back home, strong arms wrapped around me from behind.
22:36He buried his chin into the crook of my neck.
22:39Baby, did I scare you?
22:41I didn't answer.
22:42He mistook my silence for fear and held me tighter.
22:45That's what my world looks like.
22:46I only want to give you everything pure and beautiful.
22:49But Beatrice, she wanted to hurt you.
22:51I couldn't let her touch you.
22:53Not a single scratch.
22:54He buried his face against my neck, hot breath spilling over my skin.
22:58I can keep all that darkness where you'll never have to see it.
23:00I can build you the safest, cleanest castle in the world.
23:02But Leela, now you've seen me.
23:05He fell silent.
23:06His heart hammered against my back through two layers of clothing.
23:09Fast and heavy.
23:09He was afraid.
23:10Afraid I'd pull away.
23:11Afraid I'd fear him.
23:12Afraid I'd reject him.
23:13I said nothing.
23:14Turned around.
23:14Rose onto my toes.
23:16And kissed him with everything I had.
23:17Moonlight slipped through the curtains.
23:19Painting a thin silver line across the floor.
23:21We stood there holding each other.
23:22Neither of us let go.
23:25The phone rang.
23:26It was Hubert's mother.
23:27Dominic has been crying here all day.
23:30He says you sent him north and stole his fiancée.
23:33Hubert, bring that woman home.
23:34Now.
23:35The Russo family estate sat on a hill overlooking the city.
23:38Only a handful of people waited in the living room.
23:40Hubert, you've disappointed me.
23:43Dominic is your brother.
23:44You sent him north over a woman?
23:46Is that how an older brother behaves?
23:49Dominic loved you.
23:50He gave you everything.
23:52You repaid him by seducing his brother?
23:54Right on cue.
23:55Dominic looked utterly heartbroken.
23:56Before I could answer, Hubert stepped forward and shielded me.
23:59Mother.
24:00Watch your words.
24:01Leela is my insulting her means insulting me.
24:03I already explained why Dominic was sent north.
24:05He drinks too much and keeps starting trouble.
24:07If he stayed on the east coast, he would eventually get himself killed.
24:11I was protecting him.
24:12Protecting him?
24:13You dumped him in that frozen hell spot and call it protection?
24:16Have you seen him lying awake every night?
24:18I've seen how much trouble he causes when he's here.
24:20Hubert's voice never wavered.
24:23Mother, I know what you want.
24:26You want me to step aside, forgive Dominic, and send Leela away?
24:30That will never happen.
24:32The room fell so silent I could hear logs snapping in the fireplace.
24:36Can't you let me have this one thing?
24:37Just once?
24:38Hubert looked down at him, something complicated passing through his eyes.
24:42Love isn't something I can hand over, Dominic.
24:44If Leela loved you, I'd let her go.
24:46But she loves me.
24:47Turn took my hand and led me through the heavy front doors.
24:50Cold night air swept over us.
24:52Only then did I realize my eyes were wet.
24:54Hubert lowered his head and kissed away the tear.
24:56It's over.
24:58No one will come between us again.
24:59Each word of promise.
25:00Then he paused.
25:01Hope and nerves flickered in his dark eyes.
25:03Let's talk about the wedding, okay?
25:06Okay.
25:07Months later, in the dead of night, my phone buzzed with an unknown call.
25:10I whispered twice into the receiver.
25:12Only silence breathed back.
25:14Cut off mid-motion, Hubert leaned over, frustrated hunger burning in his eyes as he clothed the area code.
25:19A heavy palm pinned my wrists above my head, his mouth crashing down to smother mine.
25:23Focus, baby.
25:24Then he cut the line and took me again, rougher than before.
25:29The unknown number called again the next morning.
25:32This time I answered without waking Hubert.
25:34Dominic?
25:36You knew it was me.
25:38I recognize the area code.
25:41Of course.
25:42You can see everything now.
25:44What do you want?
25:47You.
25:49Come back to me, Lila.
25:50Hubert manipulated you while you were vulnerable.
25:52Whatever you think you feel for him isn't real.
25:53My feelings are the first real thing I've had in a long time.
25:57He won't marry you.
25:58The line went dead.
25:59A moment later, Hubert's arm tightened around my waist.
26:02I turned and found him watching me.
26:04There was no sleep left in his eyes.
26:06You should have woken me.
26:08I can handle Dominic.
26:10I know.
26:11But you shouldn't have to handle him alone.
26:14He brushed his thumb across my cheek.
26:15Before I could answer, someone rang the doorbell.
26:18A black box waited outside.
26:20Inside were the promise rings I had ordered before I discovered Dominic's betrayal.
26:24Beneath them lay a handwritten note.
26:26Asterisk, you promised yourself to me first.
26:28Hubert read it without expression, but his jaw tightened.
26:31Our wedding is in three days.
26:32We can postpone it.
26:33No.
26:34Lila.
26:34I spent months letting Dominic's choices control my life.
26:37I won't give him another day.
26:38You sure?
26:40I chose you when I thought I was blind.
26:42Now I can see you clearly and I'm choosing you again.
26:45Three days.
26:46Outside, a dark car slowly pulled away from the curb.
26:49Dominic had been watching us.
26:53The day before the wedding, Hubert doubled the security around the estate.
26:57Every entrance was guarded.
26:58Every delivery was inspected.
27:00Even the florist had to show identification three times.
27:03Still, Dominic found a way in.
27:05Hubert's mother arrived in the evening, carrying a garment bag.
27:09I brought the Russo family veil.
27:10It belongs to the Don's bride.
27:12It wasn't an apology, but it was the closest she had come.
27:15Dominic called me.
27:16He said he only wanted to say goodbye.
27:19And you believed him?
27:21He's my son.
27:22So is Hubert!
27:23Pain crossed her face.
27:24Before she could respond, the lights went out.
27:26A hand covered my mouth.
27:27When I woke, I was lying in the back seat of a moving car.
27:30Dominic sat beside me, gripping my wrist.
27:36Don't scream.
27:37You're kidnapping me and you expect me to stay calm?
27:39I'm saving you.
27:41We're going to the chapel where we plan to marry.
27:43Once Hubert understands your mind, this nightmare will end.
27:46You ended us when you replaced yourself.
27:48I made one mistake!
27:49No.
27:50You made a choice every day.
27:52His grip loosened.
27:54That was all I needed.
27:55I slipped my hand into the hidden pocket inside my dress
27:57and pressed the emergency transmitter Hubert had given me.
28:00Dominic didn't notice.
28:02You'll forgive me.
28:03You always do.
28:11No, Dominic.
28:12In the distance, black vehicles turned onto the same deserted road.
28:16This time, you're the one who didn't notice.
28:20The abandoned chapel stood at the edge of a frozen lake.
28:24Dominic dragged me inside and locked the doors.
28:28Dust covered the pews and dead flowers lay scattered across the altar.
28:32This was supposed to be ours.
28:33No. It was only ever your fantasy.
28:37You loved me.
28:38I loved the person I thought you were.
28:40Headlights swept across the stained glass windows.
28:43Tell Hubert to leave!
28:45The chapel doors burst open.
28:47Hubert entered alone.
28:48Let her go.
28:50You took everything from me.
28:52You handed her to me.
28:54I trusted you.
28:56You abandoned her.
28:57For one terrible second, Dominic's finger tightened on the trigger.
29:01Dominic, stop!
29:03I protected you because I thought Hubert had been cruel.
29:07But this isn't love.
29:09You're frightening her.
29:11Dominic's arm began to shake.
29:13I gently placed my hand over the gun.
29:16If you ever loved me, let me go.
29:20His eyes met mine.
29:21Whatever he saw there finally broke him.
29:23Hubert crossed the distance in seconds,
29:25pulling me behind him as his men restrained Dominic.
29:28Outside, snow had begun to fall.
29:30I failed you.
29:33No.
29:34You found me.
29:36We can cancel tomorrow.
29:40Absolutely not.
29:43I already have a dress.
29:48The next morning, sunlight poured across the Russo estate,
29:51turning the entire hill silver and white.
29:53Inside, every room overflowed with flowers.
29:55Hubert waited beneath an arch of winter roses.
29:57For a man feared throughout the East Coast.
29:59He looked remarkably nervous.
30:01The moment I appeared, his eyes locked on mine.
30:03I walked toward him without anyone guiding me.
30:05Months ago, darkness had swallowed my world.
30:07I loved you before you ever truly saw me.
30:10I loved you when I had no right to ask for anything.
30:14I promise I will never hide behind another man's name again.
30:17I had believed losing my sight meant losing myself.
30:20Instead, it revealed everything I had refused to see.
30:22You came into my life pretending to be someone else,
30:25but you cared for me more honestly than anyone ever had.
30:29I don't love you because you saved me.
30:31I love you because you taught me I could save myself.
30:34He slid the ring onto my finger.
30:35When we kissed, the room erupted in applause.
30:38Dominic never returned to the East Coast.
30:40His mother arranged for him to receive treatment under permanent supervision.
30:43For once, she chose accountability over indulgence.
30:46A year later, Hubert and I opened a foundation for people who had suddenly lost their sight.
30:50We're here to listen.
30:51I wanted them to receive the support I had once needed.
30:54That evening, I found Hubert assembling a crib in our bedroom.
30:56You're doing it wrong.
30:57I said, he looked offended.
30:59The instructions are wrong.
31:00Laughing, I rested a hand over my growing stomach.
31:03Hubert immediately knelt and kissed it.
31:05Baby?
31:07Which one of us?
31:09Both.
31:09I once went blind saving the wrong man, but when my sight returned,
31:12I found the right one waiting beside me.
31:14And this time, neither of us ever let go.