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Follow a powerful story where relationships are tested, hidden truths are revealed, and lives change forever. From romantic moments to shocking surprises, this drama keeps you engaged from beginning to end.
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00:00Right after I finished handling my sister's death certificate, I boarded a flight overseas.
00:05Then I got a notification for a $50 transfer from Ava, my wife and the company's CEO.
00:13Secretary Henry accidentally forgot about your sister's surgery fees. This is compensation.
00:18This was your own fault. Next time, for any expense over $100, remember to apply to Henry first.
00:24Why aren't you replying? David, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're my husband.
00:29I ignored her, turned off my screen and closed my eyes.
00:35Moments later, my phone began ringing non-stop.
00:38Why aren't you at home? Where did you go so late at night?
00:42Answer the phone, David. If you don't answer, I'll have your sister, who was suffering from kidney failure, transferred out
00:50of the nursing facility.
00:51After countless messages and calls went unanswered, Ava rushed to the nursing facility recklessly.
00:57She knew I would never abandon my seriously ill sister.
01:02Staring at the empty hospital room, she grabbed a nurse, her voice shaking.
01:06Where is the patient in this bed?
01:07The nurse looked surprised.
01:09You don't know?
01:11The little girl's condition turned critical.
01:13Her family called all night trying to raise emergency treatment funds, but she passed away before the money arrived.
01:18Ava froze, her face draining of all color.
01:22It suddenly dawned on her.
01:25Five days ago, my sister's condition had worsened abruptly.
01:28I had called her to request a $10,000 surgery deposit, yet Secretary Henry had concealed my request from her.
01:35Nothing. Just the wrong number.
01:38All right.
01:39After she chose to take Henry's side, I told her I wanted a divorce.
01:43Don't be ridiculous.
01:44But she had only replied coldly with a few words.
01:47While speaking to me, Ava's eyes never left her laptop screen.
01:51Those boring numbers seemed more important to her than our conversation.
01:55I lowered my gaze and said firmly,
01:57I'm serious. I want a divorce.
02:01Ava took a deep breath and stood up, her expression icy.
02:07You want a divorce just over such a trivial matter?
02:10I gave no response.
02:11I approved the suspension of your sister's treatment.
02:13It had nothing to do with Henry. He was merely following my orders.
02:16If you hadn't come to the company a few days ago and made a scene, I would never have done
02:20it.
02:20I've already ordered her treatment to resume.
02:22I'm busy and have no time for your tantrums.
02:24Without waiting for my reply, she turned and left.
02:28She was convinced I was only saying divorce out of anger.
02:32Convinced I would lower my head before long.
02:34Had Ava answered my phone call three days ago, I might still have groveled and catered to her.
02:40I thought back to that night in the hospital stairwell.
02:43I begged her desperately not to hang up.
02:46Ava, lend me $10,000 for the deposit.
02:48This surgery is critical for my sister.
02:50If it succeeds, she might get her normal life back.
02:53Haven't I told you enough times?
02:55Go to Henry if you need money.
02:57Would he ever refuse you?
03:00Getting money from Henry had always been difficult.
03:04$10,000 is no small sum, David.
03:06Without an itemized list, how can I confirm the money will truly go toward surgery?
03:10I explained that it was a hospital deposit and the itemized receipt would only be available after discharge.
03:17He simply smiled.
03:19I'm not doubting you.
03:21I've just seen people lying about expenses and fabricating receipts before.
03:26The boss's reputation matters, so I have to screen requests on her behalf.
03:31Also, per the boss's rules, all personal expenditures exceeding $100 must be reported to her.
03:37Get the hospital documentation first, and I will submit your request.
03:43Later, I got the documents, but the money never arrived.
03:47When I called him to ask about it, he acted like he had just remembered.
03:52Oh no, David.
03:53I've been so busy that I forgot.
03:55You aren't upset with me, are you?
03:57Because of that, my sister missed her kidney match.
04:00The doctor said it was the last suitable organ she would ever have a chance to receive.
04:05But because the money had not arrived, my sister's only chance to get better was gone.
04:11In that moment, I made up my mind.
04:13I wanted a divorce.
04:15I stood at the study door and called after Ava one last time.
04:1910 o'clock tomorrow morning.
04:21Meet me at the law firm.
04:22Ava paused in her tracks and glanced back at me, her gaze frigid.
04:27David, before you threaten me with divorce, think carefully about who pays for your life.
04:31Your sister still needs my money for future treatment.
04:35Don't corner yourself with no way back.
04:38Then her phone rang.
04:39She answered it, her voice softening instantly.
04:43It's not your fault.
04:44I made the rules.
04:46If anyone is to blame, let them blame me.
04:49Don't cry.
04:50Tomorrow I'll take you shopping.
04:52Buy whatever you like.
04:53Listening to her comfort him so gently, a dull ache twisted in my stomach.
04:58I had been so busy dealing with my sister's situation that I forgot about my follow-up exam.
05:03Just then, my phone lit up with an incoming hospital message.
05:08Mr. David, your test results suggest early-stage gastric cancer.
05:12Please return to the hospital for further testing as soon as possible.
05:44The next day, Ava never showed up at the law firm.
05:47Sweetheart, don't say things like that.
05:50Our parents had passed away long ago.
05:52I had raised my sister on my own.
05:55Even as a child, she had never been able to run freely in the sunlight.
05:59The doctor called me out into the hallway.
06:03Her condition doesn't look good.
06:05We cannot delay further.
06:06You need to secure funds for subsequent treatment right away.
06:09I nodded and sold the wedding ring Ava had given me.
06:12The jeweler examined it and offered a shockingly low price.
06:16As soon as I got the money, I saw Henry's post on social media.
06:20In the photo, he stood beside a racetrack.
06:23Behind him was a brand new race car, sleek and shining.
06:27His caption read,
06:28My boss says a man should have real hobbies.
06:31She insisted on gifting me this.
06:34I stared at it for a long time until my screen went dark.
06:38That afternoon, Henry arrived at the hospital wearing a smug smile.
06:42Mr. David, the boss sent me to confirm whether your sister still needs treatment.
06:47Money ought to be spent on people who deserve it.
06:50I need to reassess these medical expenses.
06:53Before I could speak, Ava appeared at the end of the corridor.
06:56She stopped beside Henry and spoke calmly.
07:00Henry is only following my instructions.
07:02If you have problems, talk to me directly.
07:06He gets a $1,000 race car without approval.
07:10Yet my sister's $10,000 surgery requires approval?
07:13What he spends is money I want to give him.
07:15What you requested is money paid under the company's name.
07:19Not the same thing.
07:20Looking at her, I recalled our wedding day.
07:23She had held my hand and spoken tenderly.
07:25Transfer your company to me.
07:27Devote yourself to caring for your sister.
07:29I will handle everything.
07:30So I left the company I had built from scratch.
07:33became a stay-at-home husband
07:35and focused on caring for my sister.
07:37But in that moment, I understood.
07:39All her promises had been hollow.
07:42Her love was fake.
07:44The money was fake.
07:45Even to secure life-saving money for my sister,
07:48I had to wait for another man's approval.
07:50Ava handed me an application form.
07:52If you want the money, fill this out.
07:54Once Henry approves it, I will approve it.
07:56I refused to take it.
07:58She glanced at my pale face and her tone turned colder.
08:02Stop throwing tantrums.
08:04Come find me when you've thought this through.
08:06Then she prepared to leave with Henry.
08:09But the next second, a doctor burst into the ward.
08:12Emergency.
08:13Your sister's condition has deteriorated.
08:16She needs surgery right now!
08:19I waited outside the operating room for three hours.
08:23Finally, the doctor told me that my sister's condition had stabilized.
08:27How is she?
08:28She's stable for now.
08:30Yet his expression was still serious.
08:32Though she is stable for now, she cannot stop her medication.
08:36Her body cannot withstand any more setbacks.
08:38I nodded.
08:39My throat parched.
08:40I paid for her medicine with my last money and went downstairs to buy her lunch.
08:45Inside the restaurant, I spotted Ava and Henry.
08:49They sat by the window, Henry across from her.
08:52Fine dishes covered their table.
08:54Henry noticed me first.
08:56He stood and walked over with a polite smile.
09:00Mr. David, fancy seeing you here.
09:03The boss said I've been working hard organizing project files lately,
09:05so she brought me out for a casual meal.
09:07It's just for work.
09:08Don't misunderstand.
09:10So not every expense paid by the CEO needs a reason.
09:14Ava frowned.
09:16David, don't be sarcastic.
09:18Henry has delivered excellent work recently.
09:21Is there anything wrong with me treating my employee to a meal?
09:25Nothing at all.
09:26He deserves rewards for making my application so difficult.
09:29Her expression darkened.
09:31I turned and walked away without another word.
09:35Back at the hospital, my sister was asleep.
09:37I sat beside her bed, gazing at her gaunt, sunken features, my heart aching.
09:43Late that night, I stayed in her ward.
09:46Suddenly, the night sky flared bright.
09:49Fireworks exploded overhead, spilling golden light across the darkness.
09:54Many people in the hospital stopped to watch.
09:58Who's spending so much money?
10:00It seems it's from Pinnacle Worldwide.
10:01I heard the beautiful CEO put on this show for her secretary.
10:04As a boss, she really spoils him.
10:07Standing by the window, my fingers grew cold.
10:09They were spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on celebration,
10:12while my sister lay in a hospital bed, relying on machines to keep breathing.
10:19I looked down at my phone.
10:21Henry's social media had just refreshed.
10:23In his photo, he wore a limited edition watch, glinting brilliantly in the fireworks glow.
10:29The caption read,
10:31Thanks to my boss for this watch.
10:32Tonight's fireworks are just for me.
10:34I stared at that watch for a long time.
10:37It was the exact model I had once admired.
10:40Last month, I had lingered at the jewelry counter, admiring it.
10:44Ava had said flatly,
10:45Something like that needs approval.
10:47It's not worth it.
10:49It had never truly not been worth it.
10:52It was just that anything for me needed approval.
10:56After staring for a long while, I gave Henry a like.
10:59Less than a minute later, Ava called.
11:02You've already liked it.
11:04Don't undo your like now, or people will misinterpret Henry.
11:07Leave a comment praising his hard work.
11:09Let's treat it as encouragement from us as a couple.
11:11I thought for a moment and opened the comment box.
11:13I typed,
11:15Great work, Secretary Henry.
11:16You now wear things that even the CEO's own husband is not allowed to touch.
11:21I hit send and powered off my phone.
11:23Moments later, Ava called again.
11:26I walked into the hallway and answered.
11:28Henry's voice came through the phone, low and choked with tears.
11:32David, I really didn't know you liked that watch, too.
11:36I only accepted it because I didn't want to reject the boss's kindness.
11:40After your comment, how will others think of me?
11:42Ava cut in, her tone icy.
11:44David, do you know how many people in the company already misunderstand him?
11:48You posted something like that.
11:50How is he supposed to face people at work?
11:52That only proves not everyone at the company is blind.
11:55Her breathing turned heavy.
11:56When did you become so mean?
11:58Henry earned his position through hard work.
12:00You live off my support, yet you humiliate a dedicated employee.
12:06I was about to reply, then the monitor alarm in my sister's ward suddenly went off.
12:12I knew something was wrong and rushed into the room.
12:15Doctors swarmed around the bed.
12:17My sister lay deathly pale, her oxygen tube ripped free.
12:21The doctor looked toward me grimly.
12:24The patient pulled out her own oxygen tube.
12:26We're trying to save her.
12:28My legs gave out and I fell beside the bed.
12:31Sweetheart, why would you do this?
12:33She forced her eyes open.
12:35Don't cry. I don't want treatment.
12:38It hurts too much.
12:40I overheard your phone call with Ava just now.
12:45Don't waste any more money on me.
12:47I don't want to be a burden to you.
12:50I choked back sobs and shook my head violently.
12:53I won't let you give up.
12:55Don't worry about money.
12:56I will find a way to save you.
12:58My hands shook as I called Ava.
13:00When the call connected, Henry answered instead.
13:05Need money again?
13:06He gave a soft laugh.
13:08David, when you humiliated me online just now, why didn't you think about this?
13:13Come here, kneel down and apologize to me.
13:16Maybe I'll say a few good words for you.
13:18The next second, Ava's cold voice came through.
13:21Henry is right, David.
13:22You owe him this.
13:23At the same time, the doctor looked at me with sorrow in his eyes.
13:27Mr. David, I'm so sorry for your loss.
13:32My mind went completely blank.
13:34All I could hear was a loud ringing in my ears.
13:37Then a sharp pain hit my stomach.
13:40My body swayed.
13:43Mr. David, are you all right?
13:44I tried to speak, yet no words came out.
13:49When I woke up, I was lying in a hospital bed.
13:51A nurse stood beside me, speaking softly.
13:54Mr. David, your gastric condition is very serious.
13:58The doctor recommends immediate hospitalization.
14:02I weakly shook my head.
14:04No.
14:05The nurse looked confused.
14:07But in your condition, should we contact your family members?
14:11I stared up at the pale ceiling and let out a hollow laugh.
14:15I have no family left.
14:17My only family was gone.
14:20I forced myself out of bed and handled my sister's funeral arrangements.
14:23When I got her death certificate, my hands shook so badly that I could barely hold the paper.
14:30My phone kept ringing, fluttered with missed calls from Ava.
14:33Then a message popped up.
14:35David, I've been waiting for you for five hours.
14:39If you do not come right away, your sister's medical expenses will be formally rejected.
14:44I stared at those words, feeling nothing but numbness.
14:47I didn't reply.
14:48I simply put the signed divorce papers into the same document folder and mailed them to her company.
14:54Then I bought a ticket to leave.
14:56Meanwhile, Ava did not realize something was wrong until that evening.
15:00She sent staff to search for me at the hospital.
15:03But before she heard anything from me, her assistant rushed into the office in a panic.
15:09Boss, something terrible has happened.
15:12Mr. David's sister has passed away.
15:16The office went silent for several seconds.
15:19She lifted her head toward her assistant.
15:22How is that possible?
15:25Wasn't she receiving treatment at the hospital?
15:28The assistant's face darkened.
15:30The hospital just called.
15:31They said Mr. David's sister could not be saved.
15:34Her death has been confirmed.
15:35They have already issued the death certificate.
15:39Didn't I have them resume her treatment a few days ago?
15:42The assistant hesitated.
15:44The hospital said the overdue bills were never fully paid.
15:46Some treatments had been suspended before.
15:48By the time they tried to save her today, her condition was already very serious.
15:52Ava's face drained of color.
15:54Memories flooded back.
15:56David had stood in her study, voice hoarse, begging her.
15:59He had told her his sister had gotten one last chance.
16:02He had begged for $10,000, promising he would cover the rest himself.
16:07He had stressed that the surgery could not wait any longer.
16:10But what had she said?
16:11She had told him to go to Henry.
16:13Told him to submit the documents.
16:16Told him to follow the procedure.
16:18When David had called again later, she had grown annoyed and ignored him.
16:22Ava's fingers tightened, crumpling the edge of the document in her grasp.
16:26Boss, should we head to the hospital now?
16:28Ava was about to answer when the office door swung open.
16:31Henry walked inside.
16:34Boss, what happened?
16:36The assistant looked at Ava and said nothing.
16:38Henry stepped forward.
16:39Is Mr. David causing trouble again?
16:43If this is about expense applications, I can explain.
16:46Some documentation was incomplete.
16:49I was simply following company policy, not deliberately making things difficult for him.
16:54For the first time, Ava ignored him.
16:56She grabbed her car keys off the desk and hurried toward the door.
17:01Henry froze for a moment, then quickly followed her.
17:04Ava said nothing.
17:06Boss?
17:06Henry bit his lip, lowering his voice.
17:09What is going on?
17:10Is Mr. David misunderstanding me again?
17:13I know he has never liked me, yet I only wish to lighten your workload.
17:17If he is angry because of me, I am willing to go apologize.
17:20Ava kept walking and only spoke to her assistant.
17:23Prepare the car.
17:26Boss, let me come with you.
17:27Ava finally stopped and glanced back at him.
17:30Her gaze was cold.
17:32Henry's hand froze in mid-air.
17:34You don't need to come.
17:35With that, she stepped into the elevator.
17:38Before the door shut, Henry stood outside, the hurt look still on his face.
17:44The assistant pressed the button for the first floor.
17:46Inside the narrow elevator, Ava watched the falling numbers, her voice tight.
17:52What else did the hospital say?
17:54The assistant replied in a low voice.
17:57They mentioned Mr. David collapsed.
17:59Doctors advised him to stay in the hospital for treatment, but he refused.
18:02Ava's head snapped upward.
18:05What happened to him?
18:08The hospital did not give specifics, only that his condition is poor.
18:12Ava didn't ask anything else.
18:14When the elevator doors opened, she strode out.
18:17The car pulled away from the corporate tower.
18:20Ava dialed David's number.
18:22No answer.
18:23She dialed again.
18:24Still no answer.
18:25She scrolled back through their chat history.
18:28Her last message read,
18:29If you do not come right away, your sister's medical expenses will be formally rejected.
18:36Ava's fingertips trembled as she read those words.
18:39She suddenly remembered what David had said the night before.
18:43He said he had no family left.
18:45Back then, she had assumed he was throwing a tantrum.
18:49Now, for the very first time, she understood.
18:52This time, David might truly never wait for her again.
18:56When Ava arrived at the hospital, the ward was empty.
19:00Fresh sheets covered the bed.
19:02Medical equipment had been removed.
19:04Only some used gauze and IV tape remained in the trash can.
19:09She paused in the doorway.
19:11Where is the sick girl?
19:15A nurse glanced over at her.
19:17The patient is gone.
19:18Ava's face darkened.
19:20I am asking about David's sister.
19:23A doctor stepped out from an office nearby and overheard her question.
19:28The patient passed away after emergency recitation failed.
19:31Mr. David completed all formalities and has already left.
19:35Ava stared at him.
19:36Where did David go?
19:37The doctor's tone was calm.
19:39I do not know.
19:40He left in very poor health.
19:43Our medical team urged him to stay in the hospital for care, but he refused.
19:48Ava's fingers clenched.
19:50What illness does he have?
19:52The doctor looked at her and hesitated.
19:54That's private information.
19:56Ava turned toward her assistant.
19:59Check the hospital security footage, visitor logs, and whether he bought tickets.
20:04The assistant nodded and moved to leave, but someone at the nurse's station stopped him.
20:08I'm sorry.
20:10Those records cannot be released without authorization.
20:12Ava frowned.
20:13I'm his wife.
20:17The staff member met her gaze, still polite.
20:20Even family members must follow official procedures.
20:23Ava's voice sharpened.
20:24He is missing.
20:25Do you expect me to wait?
20:26The doctor spoke calmly.
20:28Madam, this is a hospital, not your company.
20:31Everything must follow the procedure.
20:33Ava froze.
20:33She knew those words well.
20:36Words she had spoken to David when he had begged her for help.
20:39She stood there in silence.
20:41The hospital worker added,
20:43And if you are truly his wife, why were you absent when the patient was being resuscitated?
20:50Why were you absent when he handled the funeral arrangements?
20:54Ava's arms fell limp to her sides.
20:56Her assistant whispered,
20:58What should we do now?
21:00Ava did not reply.
21:02She turned and walked back out to the car.
21:05Once inside, she called Henry.
21:08Come to the hospital.
21:11Henry paused on the other end.
21:13Boss, would it be appropriate for me to show up?
21:16Mr. David may not wish to see me.
21:18I said come.
21:18She hung up.
21:20Half an hour later, Henry arrived at the hospital.
21:23He walked into the lounge with red-rimmed eyes.
21:26Boss, I heard what happened to Mr. David's sister.
21:30I really didn't know it was that serious.
21:32Ava tossed a stack of documents onto the table.
21:35Hospital medical records, expense requests,
21:39and records showing that David had submitted additional documents again and again.
21:44Did you ever report these to me?
21:45Henry's face paled slightly, yet he quickly lowered his head.
21:49I did report them.
21:50I was swamped with projects at the time.
21:53Some documents simply were not sorted promptly.
21:56Also, Mr. David was extremely emotional.
21:58I feared that you'd get upset after seeing them,
22:00so I wanted to wait until he calmed down.
22:02Ava stared at him.
22:03He was begging for money to save a life!
22:10Henry's eyes grew redder.
22:12I know, but I am only a secretary.
22:14I dare not release funds abitarily.
22:18Boss, you made the rule.
22:20Anything over $100 needs approval.
22:23I was merely following the rules.
22:25Ava stared at him without responding.
22:28Henry stepped forward, voice dropping.
22:31If Mr. David wants to blame me, I can apologize.
22:35But I truly didn't mean for this to happen.
22:38I handle mountains of work every day.
22:40Overlooking one or two documents was never my intention.
22:43Ava picked up one application form.
22:46David's signature was on it.
22:48Dated five days prior.
22:50She pushed the paper toward Henry.
22:53He submitted this on the same day.
22:55That same night, you accompanied me to a business dinner.
22:59The next day, you used company accounts to buy that watch.
23:03Henry's face turned completely pale.
23:05Henry.
23:06Ava's voice turned ice cold.
23:08I want the truth.
23:11All color drained from Henry's face.
23:14His eyes welled with tears.
23:16Boss, I really did not mean to hide it from you.
23:20I was only afraid David would misunderstand me.
23:22He already thought I overstepped boundaries.
23:25If I handed these requests straight to you,
23:28he would believe I was deliberately stirring up trouble.
23:30Ava kept silent.
23:31Henry lowered his voice even more.
23:33Besides, you were busy at the time.
23:36I did not want family matters to affect your work.
23:39David was never careful with money.
23:41I only wanted to help you keep an eye on things.
23:44You set up the process.
23:46I didn't dare break the rules.
23:48Ava looked straight at him.
23:50So you held back life-saving funds?
23:53Tears rolled down Henry's cheeks.
23:55I never knew it would come to this.
23:59I truly had no idea his sister would die.
24:03Ava picked up her phone and called her assistant.
24:07Audit every approval and expense report processed by Henry.
24:10Panic flashed across Henry's face.
24:13Boss, you don't trust me?
24:15Ava repeated firmly.
24:17Audit them.
24:20The assistant soon returned with the documents.
24:23Several reimbursement reports were spread across the conference room table.
24:28Business entertainment.
24:30Gift purchases.
24:32Client relations.
24:33Each entry was formally documented,
24:36yet the amounts were unusually high.
24:39The assistant spoke quietly.
24:41Boss, funds from these reports eventually flowed into Secretary Henry's personal accounts.
24:46That limited edition watch and the fireworks display are included.
24:50Ava turned to the final page.
24:52David's surgery payment application was marked as incomplete and placed on hold.
24:57The signature belonged to Henry.
25:00Ava closed the file.
25:02Effective immediately, revoke all of Henry's job responsibilities.
25:07Henry's head shot upward.
25:09Boss!
25:10Ava looked toward her legal counsel.
25:12Handle this per company regulations.
25:16Realizing he was in serious trouble,
25:18Henry stepped forward and tried to grab her hand.
25:21I was wrong.
25:24I just care about you too much.
25:28I was afraid Mr. David would take you away from me.
25:32Afraid you would abandon me.
25:34Ava pulled away from his hand.
25:36You don't love me.
25:38You treated my indulgence as something you could use against me.
25:41And I never loved you.
25:43Henry tried to argue further, but the legal team had already entered with security.
25:48As they led him away, he shouted at her.
25:51Boss!
25:52You cannot treat me like this!
25:54Ava never looked back.
25:56After dealing with Henry, she immediately had people search for David.
26:01Train stations, airports, hotels, and every place David might have gone.
26:06They checked them all.
26:08But in the end, all they found was that he had bought a ticket to leave.
26:13He had taken nothing from their home.
26:16He had left only his signed divorce papers, plus a copy of his sister's death certificate.
26:22Ava sat alone in her office and stared at the divorce agreement for hours.
26:26She kept calling David.
26:28Still no answer.
26:30Later, his number was disconnected.
26:35One year later, I worked as an accountant at a small firm in an unfamiliar city.
26:40The company was modest and my workload manageable.
26:44I showed up for work on time, took my medication faithfully, and attended regular checkups.
26:49My doctor said my condition was stable for now.
26:53As long as I avoided overwork and kept up treatment, I still had a chance.
26:58I rented a small, quiet apartment.
27:00No more midnight phone calls demanding answers.
27:04No more filling out application forms for trivial $200 expenses.
27:09One afternoon, my boss handed me a file.
27:13David, our business partners have arrived.
27:15Go over the budget with them in the meeting room.
27:17I nodded, grabbed my documents, and headed for the meeting room.
27:22When I pushed open the door, I stopped.
27:25Ava sat inside.
27:26She looked much thinner than she had a year ago.
27:29Her makeup was lighter, too.
27:32The instant she saw me, she stood up.
27:35David?
27:38Her voice was soft.
27:40I set my documents down on the table.
27:42My tone was distant, but polite.
27:45Miss Ava, I am the finance contact for this project.
27:48The meeting went smoothly.
27:50My boss had worried they would pressure us to lower the price, but Ava didn't make any unreasonable demands throughout
27:56the meeting.
27:57I handled the budget reviews.
27:59Several times she looked at me.
28:01I kept my eyes fixed on my paperwork and maintained a formal tone.
28:05This section of the cost needs to be re-broken down.
28:07I suggest scheduling payment after final acceptance.
28:10If your side raises no objections, we can issue the formal contract this afternoon.
28:14Ava barely spoke a word.
28:16When the meeting concluded, my boss walked her out with a smile.
28:21Miss Ava, it was a pleasure working with you.
28:24She nodded, yet her eyes remained locked on me.
28:29David, I need to talk to you.
28:30I gathered my files and turned to walk toward the finance office.
28:35Around the corridor corner, Ava hurried forward and blocked my path.
28:39She seemed to have rehearsed what she wanted to say countless times.
28:43But when she actually saw me, her words still came out with difficulty.
28:48David, I've been looking for you all year.
28:51I stopped.
28:52Miss Ava, we are at work.
28:55Her face paled.
28:57I know I was wrong.
28:59I failed your sister, and I failed you over your illness.
29:02I am not here to pressure you.
29:04I only want to make amends.
29:05You will never need to bow for money again.
29:07Whatever you want, I can give it to you.
29:09Houses, company shares, savings.
29:11If you wish to launch your own business, I will fund it.
29:13I have researched the treatments your sister could never receive.
29:19I can set up a medical foundation in her name to help people like her.
29:23Her voice sank lower.
29:26Just come back to me.
29:28Listening to her, I only found it absurd.
29:31Once, I had begged her for $10,000.
29:34I stood in a hospital hallway with my phone in my hand.
29:38Even my voice was shaking.
29:39At that time, my sister was still alive.
29:42I was not as ill as I am now.
29:43I only begged her to help me once.
29:45But she told me to go to Henry.
29:47Told me to fill out forms.
29:49Told me to follow the procedures.
29:51In the end, I lost everything.
29:53And now she stood here telling me she could give me a house,
29:56shares, and a fund.
29:58I let out a quiet laugh.
30:02Ava seemed hurt by my laugh.
30:05David, I know you hate me.
30:09You have every right to.
30:13You may curse me.
30:14Tell me how I should atone.
30:17Henry will never come between us again.
30:19I fired him and reported him to the police.
30:24You can manage all household finances.
30:27I would even return the company to you.
30:29She spoke earnestly, as if handing over money could erase everything.
30:33I looked up at her.
30:35Ava, you still don't understand.
30:38She froze.
30:39I said every word clearly.
30:41What broke me was never simply you refusing to give me money.
30:45She blinked rapidly.
30:47Then what was it?
30:50It was you made me go to Henry for approval.
30:54Ava, you merely expected me, your husband, to obey.
30:58You handed my suffering and my sister's life over to another man.
31:14All color drained from Ava's face.
31:17Her mouth opened, but no words came out.
31:20I suddenly remembered that form.
31:22Henry had handed it over with that smug, gentle smile.
31:26Ava had stood behind him and said,
31:28Fill out this form.
31:30If Henry approves it, I will approve it.
31:33I would never forget that scene.
31:37Once I had loved her deeply.
31:39I had given up the business I had built with my own hands,
31:42committed myself to being a good husband,
31:44and centered my whole world around her.
31:47Yet she had taught me a brutal truth.
31:49Love without dignity is far crueler than poverty.
31:53Ava's eyes filled with tears.
31:55David, I really know I was wrong.
31:59Could you give me one more chance?
32:01I will never let you suffer like that again.
32:03I shook my head.
32:05It is too late.
32:06She stepped forward.
32:08It is not too late!
32:11I stepped backward, evading her outstretched hand.
32:15Her hand froze in the air.
32:17I looked at it.
32:18Once I had longed for her to hold my hand.
32:20When Henry tormented me,
32:22when I stood helpless at the hospital payment counter,
32:24when my sister was dying.
32:26But she had never done it.
32:27Now I didn't need it anymore.
32:30By the end, Ava's eyes were red.
32:33David, I know these apologies come far too late.
32:36I lowered my eyes and said nothing.
32:38It was too late.
32:40My sister would never return.
32:41My worsening illness would not disappear just because she regretted it.
32:46When I had needed her most, I had not received my wife's support.
32:50All I had received was an application form.
32:53So her apology no longer meant anything.
32:55My hand remained steady as I signed the papers.
32:59As I finished the last stroke of my signature, I suddenly felt lighter.
33:03When I walked out of the courthouse, sunlight spilled across the steps.
33:08Ava chased after me and called my name from behind.
33:11David.
33:12I did not turn around.
33:14Her voice trembled.
33:16If you ever need anything in the future, reach out to me.
33:18I paused briefly and said only.
33:21No need.
33:23I held my file folder tightly, my tone calm.
33:27My sister lay dying in that hospital bed.
33:30And doctors warned every hour counted.
33:33I had no money.
33:34So I called you.
33:36My wife.
33:37Ava's lips blanched.
33:39Every time I begged for help, I had to bear my humiliation before Henry.
33:44I had to explain every cent's purpose, submit proof, wait for him to report it, wait for him to remember
33:49my existence.
33:51He decided whether my sister could continue taking her medicine.
33:55He decided whether I could get money to save her life.
33:59And you?
34:00I looked at her.
34:01You knew all of this.
34:03But you thought it was just the rules.
34:05Ava struggled to respond.
34:07I didn't realize she would...
34:09You knew.
34:11Ava, I am living a good life now.
34:15How can this be a good life?
34:17You live in a tiny apartment, take crowded buses, eat convenience store food, and work late overtime?
34:22I answered calmly.
34:24But I chose all of it myself.
34:26I rent a small apartment because I can afford it.
34:29I ride buses because I choose to.
34:32I buy whatever food I want, without filing applications for anyone.
34:36I never need to watch Henry's moods, nor wait for your mercy.
34:40You see hardship.
34:41For me, this is freedom.
34:44The light disappeared from her eyes.
34:47After a long pause, she whispered,
34:49What about me?
34:51I looked at her.
34:52You were a part of my past.
34:53I must leave behind to be free.
34:54I don't love you anymore.
34:56Leave me alone.
35:25Her body swayed.
35:27I slipped my phone back into my bag.
35:29City lights moved past the window.
35:31I leaned back in my seat and slowly exhaled.
35:34The heart that used to ache whenever I heard Ava's name no longer raced painfully.
35:40I had thought I would hate her forever.
35:42Yet it turned out that one day, even hatred fades away.
35:48The weather was beautiful on the day of the divorce hearing.
35:51When I arrived outside the courthouse, Ava was already waiting.
35:55She looked thinner than the last time I saw her.
35:58Her dress fluttered in the breeze.
36:00She clutched a thick stack of documents, her knuckles white from squeezing too hard.
36:05Upon seeing me, she hurried over.
36:08David.
36:09I stopped.
36:10She held the documents out to me, her voice hoarse.
36:14This is a revised property division agreement.
36:16I will sign over the houses, company shares, savings, everything.
36:20Please reconsider.
36:22I didn't take it.
36:23Ava, I came here only to end our marriage.
36:25Her gaze dimmed.
36:26The court proceedings went smoothly.
36:29She was no longer cold and domineering like before.
36:32And she didn't try to use her position as CEO to pressure anyone.
36:38When the lawyer read the property terms, she repeatedly tried to transfer far more assets to my name.
36:44I only took what belonged to me.
36:47No more, no less.
36:49Ava finally looked at me.
36:51David, do you really have to separate everything so clearly?
36:55I said evenly.
36:56We should have made things clear from the beginning.
36:58The words seemed to hurt her.
37:00She fell silent for a long time.
37:03When it was her turn to give her statement, she stood there, her voice barely audible.
37:08She said she had taken my forbearance for granted.
37:11She said she had treated every plea for help from me as childish tantrums.
37:16She said how she had treated my pain and my sister's life as an expenditure that required approval.
37:23I heard her footsteps stop behind me.
37:26I knew she stood there watching me leave.
37:28Maybe only then did she finally understand.
37:31Some people are not merely waiting to be rescued.
37:34Once you push them away yourself, they will never come back.
37:38That afternoon, I visited the cemetery.
37:41My sister's grave was neat and clean.
37:45I placed the flowers I had brought in front of it, then used a tissue to wipe the photo on
37:50her headstone.
37:51In the photo, she was still young, smiling with bright, curved eyes, just as she had when we walked home
37:57together in childhood.
37:59I knelt beside her tombstone and spoke softly.
38:03Sweetheart, I got divorced.
38:06Wind stirred through the treetops, leaves rustling.
38:09My eyes burned, yet I held back my tears.
38:13No one will ever use you to threaten me again.
38:16The doctor says my illness is getting better.
38:19Sweetheart, I kept all my promises to you.
38:22I'm free now.
38:30By the time I left the cemetery, dusk had already spilled across the city's asphalt roads.
38:35I took the bus back from the outskirts.
38:38The evening breeze coming through the window brought the cool scent of plants from the cemetery.
38:43I carried the medicine I had picked up from the pharmacy, feeling the boxes pressing against my palm through the
38:49bag.
38:49Gastric cancer required long-term care.
38:53I could not keep pushing myself like before.
38:55Back at my apartment, the warm yellow light over the table came on as I opened the door.
39:00The ingredients for multigrain porridge were already on the table.
39:03The small plants on the windowsill were healthy and green.
39:07I had cared for them over the past few months.
39:09I took off my jacket, washed the rice, and started cooking the porridge.
39:13Then I sorted my pills into a pill organizer as my doctor had told me to.
39:17My phone stayed quiet.
39:19No late-night calls, no demands, no messages threatening my family.
39:23Sometimes I flipped to my sister's old photo in my wallet and felt a dull ache in my chest.
39:28The pain had not disappeared, but it no longer consumed me.
39:31Then the doorbell rang.
39:33I frowned.
39:34No one usually came by at this hour.
39:36I walked to the door.
39:37There was a brown envelope outside my door.
39:40I picked it up.
39:41Inside was neither a letter nor a name.
39:43There was only a copy of a medical donation receipt and a receipt for cemetery maintenance fees.
39:49Ava had paid these fees.
39:51She never came to find me again.
39:53This was her way of making amends.
39:56On Monday, I went to work at the small company as usual.
39:59Soon after I sat down, my boss came over and placed an invitation on my desk.
40:04David, I'd like to hear your thoughts.
40:06Your old company has had a major change in management.
40:08The original executives still value your ability.
40:10They want you back as vice president.
40:12My hand froze.
40:13That company was something I had built from nothing.
40:16I had given it up to care for my sister and to be with Ava.
40:20Now, more than a year later, it was offering me a place again.
40:24I need time to think about it.
40:25At lunch, I sat outside and read through the materials they had sent.
40:29The company had cut all business ties with Ava's group.
40:31It was now owned by the original executives.
40:34I watched distant passersby laughing, a swirl of emotions rising in me.
40:39The past still hurt, but I should not give up an opportunity that belonged to me because of it.
40:46My follow-up appointment came.
40:48I went to the hospital alone for a gastroscopy and blood test.
40:51During the two days I waited for the reports, I was no longer as anxious as I once had been.
40:56When I got the report, the doctor looked up at me with a rare smile.
40:59David, this is good news.
41:01Keep up your current lifestyle, and there is a strong chance of a clinical recovery.
41:05Warmth filled my chest.
41:06For so long, death had felt close.
41:08Now, that fear was finally fading.
41:11Taking my medicine, eating carefully, and taking care of myself had all made a difference.
41:16Outside the hospital, the sunlight was dazzling.
41:18I stood on the steps, slowly lifted my head, and closed my eyes.
41:22If my sister were here, she would be happy for me.
41:25I took out my phone and replied to the email.
41:27I accept the position.
41:30My last few days at the small firm were uneventful.
41:33My co-workers were sad to see me go.
41:35They valued me as their meticulous and gentle accountant.
41:39A young woman from my department gave me a pot of jasmine.
41:43David, I hope everything goes well for you.
41:45Thank you.
41:46Let's keep in touch.
41:49I accepted the gift with a smile.
41:51I was grateful to this company for taking me in when I needed it most.
41:55On my first day back at my old company, everything felt familiar.
41:59But I no longer felt like I was giving up part of myself for love.
42:03The original executives welcomed me warmly.
42:05There was no showy celebration, just people ready to work.
42:08I was no longer Ava's husband.
42:10I was no longer dependent on anyone.
42:12I was David, one of the people running this company.
42:15After work, I went to the cemetery and whispered the good news of my checkup to my sister.
42:20My dear, the doctor says I will get better.
42:22I'm back where we once hoped I would be.
42:25The wind moved softly through the trees and petals drifted gently onto the tombstone.
42:31The city business summit brought together many local companies.
42:35I attended as the company's vice president, wearing a simple suit, my demeanor calm and steady.
42:41The ballroom was crowded with people chatting and laughing.
42:45Then I saw Ava around the corner.
42:46It was the first time we had met by chance since our divorce.
42:50She was still thin, but the sharp, commanding air she once had as a CEO had faded.
42:56No entourage surrounded her.
42:58She stood alone.
42:59Our eyes met.
43:01Ava stopped.
43:02Her eyes held guilt, longing, and a trace of cautious hope.
43:06I did not avoid her, but I did not approach her either.
43:10I gave her a small nod as a polite greeting, then turned to speak with a business partner, calmly avoiding
43:16our interaction.
43:17There was no anger, no confrontation, no feelings left to rekindle.
43:21Ava watched me leave and slowly let out a breath.
43:24She understood that I had truly moved on.
43:27She did not disturb me.
43:28She quietly turned and left.
43:34After returning to my old company, I did not work endless overtime.
43:38I followed my doctor's advice and kept a regular schedule.
43:42In my free time, I started a small charity project.
43:44In my sister's name, I set up a support group for children with kidney disease.
43:49There was no big launch event or media campaign.
43:52We simply worked with hospitals to raise money for exams, kidney matching, and surgeries for children from low-income families.
43:59Every donation was itemized and publicly disclosed at every level.
44:02No one had to seek anyone's approval.
44:05All expenses were clearly posted on the platform.
44:08On weekends, I made time to visit the children at the pediatric hospital.
44:12One little girl was about my sister's age.
44:14She was also waiting for a kidney donor.
44:16She shyly tugged at my sleeve.
44:19David, will I be able to run and fly a kite someday?
44:23I crouched down and gently rubbed her hair.
44:26You will.
44:28You definitely will.
44:29I could not save my own sister, but I could do my best to help other children.
44:35I met Lynn while volunteering for the project.
44:38Lynn was a pediatric social worker who had worked at the hospital for years.
44:42She was kind, thoughtful, and deeply understanding.
44:45She had seen countless partings and heartbreaks, yet still kept her warmth.
44:49One day, we were sorting through aid applications when a stack of papers fell to the floor.
44:54We both crouched down to pick them up.
44:56Our fingers accidentally brushed, and we smiled at each other.
44:59We gradually spent more time together.
45:01We checked the children's files, visited orphanages on weekends, and sometimes had a simple dinner after work.
45:07Lynn knew much of my past.
45:09She knew about my sister, my painful marriage, and my illness.
45:12But she never pushed for details or kept asking about my pain.
45:16She did not pity me.
45:17She saw me as a normal person and treated me as an equal.
45:20One night at dinner, I said quietly,
45:23I used to think love meant giving everything up and losing myself.
45:26Lynn gently stirred the warm water in her cup.
45:29Real love means both people remain themselves.
45:31Neither has to beg the other for dignity.
45:33Her words touched something deep inside me.
45:38One evening, a friend brought me news about Ava.
45:41Henry's embezzlement case had ended.
45:43He received the punishment he deserved.
45:45After that, Ava shut down some parts of her company that had expanded too quickly.
45:50She made the group smaller and more stable.
45:52She was no longer the businesswoman who only cared about growth and expansion.
45:57She also made a large anonymous donation from her own money to a charity for children with kidney disease.
46:02The money went to the project I led.
46:04She did not contact me.
46:06She did not ask for her name to be included.
46:08She gave no sign that she expected a response.
46:12I heard she rarely goes to business events now.
46:14She spends more time doing charity work, the legal counsel said.
46:18I was quiet for a moment.
46:20I hope she is well.
46:22That was all.
46:23Love and hate had ended.
46:25There was no reason to keep holding on to the past.
46:28We had moved on to different lives.
46:30That was our ending.
46:33Six months later, I went in for another comprehensive stomach examination.
46:37The lesions have completely disappeared.
46:40You have reached clinical recovery.
46:41From now on, you only need yearly checkups.
46:43You can live normally.
46:44When I left the hospital, I stood on the sidewalk and let out a long breath.
46:49The illness that had weighed on me for so long was finally gone.
46:53The days when I curled up in pain, stomach aching, thinking I might sink along with my sister, were truly
46:59over.
47:00I bought two bouquets of flowers.
47:02One was for my sister at the cemetery.
47:05The other was for Lynn.
47:07In the cemetery, the breeze was mild and gentle.
47:10My dear, I'm better now.
47:11I met a wonderful friend.
47:13Many children have received help.
47:14Everything is getting better.
47:19The spring weather was beautiful, so Lynn and I planned a short road trip.
47:23We left the busy city and drove into the countryside.
47:26Wildflowers covered the hills and streams ran through the valleys.
47:30It had been a long time since I had taken a trip and truly relaxed.
47:34Before, I had to report every trip and get approval for every expense.
47:38Every step felt controlled.
47:40Now, I could decide where to go and when to leave.
47:43We parked by a grassy field in the mountains and laid out a picnic blanket.
47:47The sun was warm and children ran in the distance, flying kites.
47:52Lynn handed me a bottle of warm water.
47:56Look, it's just like what that little girl dreamed about.
47:58I watched the children running and thought of my sister.
48:02When she was young, she had always wanted to run freely, too.
48:06Yeah.
48:07The wind brushed through my hair.
48:09The weight I had carried for so long slowly began to fade.
48:14After the trip, I sorted through some old belongings.
48:17I opened a box that had been sealed for years.
48:20Inside were things from my old home.
48:22My sister's childhood drawings, old photos, and a few items left from my marriage.
48:26I did not burn them.
48:28I did not seal them away again, either.
48:29I carefully placed my sister's drawings and photos into a proper album.
48:33As for the wedding items connected to Ava, I packed them up and had them recycled.
48:37I was no longer afraid to face those memories, and I was no longer haunted by nightmares.
48:42The pain was still part of my past, but it could no longer hurt me.
48:47Sometimes I dreamed about my sister.
48:49In those dreams, she ran under the sunlight with a smile on her face, free from illness.
48:54When I woke up, I still missed her, but the feeling was warm now, not unbearable.
49:01My work settled into a steady rhythm.
49:03I helped guide the company, but I no longer worked myself to exhaustion.
49:07I left work on time and kept up with exercise.
49:10The kidney disease support project continued to grow.
49:13Several children found suitable kidney donors and had successful surgery.
49:18Parents often sent letters of thanks.
49:20The children sent me drawings.
49:21My rented apartment was no longer big enough, so I used my savings to buy a small apartment
49:26of my own.
49:26It had plenty of sunlight and a balcony for plants.
49:29One wall held a bookcase for my sister's drawings, and the pictures the children from
49:34the project had given me.
49:35On moving day, Lynn came over to help.
49:38That evening, after everything was put away, we stood on the balcony and looked down at the
49:42lights across the city.
49:44Have you thought about the future?
49:46I have.
49:47I have my work, my charity project, and people by my side who are worth cherishing.
49:52One weekend evening, we held a small celebration for the charity project.
49:55Several children had recovered well after surgery.
49:59After the event, Lynn and I walked by the river.
50:02The evening breeze was cool, and the water reflected the city lights.
50:06I used to think love meant giving up all my dignity to please someone else.
50:09When I lost my sister and became seriously ill, I thought I would never dare to love again.
50:14My voice was steady and sincere.
50:17But after meeting you, I learned that love is not begging.
50:21Love is not asking for permission.
50:23It is not one person standing above the other and granting favors.
50:26It is two people standing together as equals.
50:28It is accepting each other's past and facing the future together.
50:32I want you by my side.
50:34Will you stay with me?
50:37I will.
50:38I love all of you.
50:39Your past, your scars, your kindness, and your strength.
50:41We do not need to erase the past.
50:43We just need to move forward together.
50:45At a charity dinner in the city, Lynn and I attended as representatives of the Kidney Disease Support Project.
50:51In one corner of the room, I saw Ava again.
50:54This time, she walked over first.
50:56She looked calm.
50:57There was no guilt or desperation in her eyes anymore.
51:00David.
51:01She said.
51:02Then she looked politely at Lynn.
51:04I am truly happy to see that you are doing well.
51:06I will never forget what I did wrong.
51:07I will continue donating to the project and do what I can to honor your sister's memory.
51:12I will not disturb your life again.
51:13I nodded.
51:14Thank you.
51:15I hope you find happiness too.
51:17No resentment lingered between us nor any leftover love.
51:20We had truly let go of the past.
51:23Ava gave a faint smile, then turned and left.
51:26Lynn gently took my hand.
51:28I looked at her, my heart clear and calm.
51:31The years that had felt like hell were finally over.
51:35Two years passed quickly.
51:37Lynn and I got married at the courthouse.
51:39We did not have a big wedding.
51:41We only invited a few close friends and several children who had recovered through the charity project.
51:46Flowers bloomed across the balcony of our new home.
51:49My sister's photo sat in the most visible place on the bookcase.
51:53The Kidney Disease Support Fund helped more and more families.
51:56Many children who had once struggled between life and death grew up healthy and ran under the sunlight.
52:02Every spring and fall, Lynn and I brought flowers to the cemetery.
52:05My dear, I'm very happy now.
52:07I have someone I love, a career, and many children no longer have to suffer the way you did.
52:12The wind moved through the cemetery grass like the shadow of a young girl running freely.
52:16Every medical report came back normal.
52:19My stomach illness was fully cured.
52:22I no longer had to live with pain.
52:24After work, I would open the front door and smell food from the kitchen.
52:28Lynn would be cooking.
52:30Jasmine bloomed quietly on the balcony.
52:33I once thought I would spend the rest of my life trapped by my sister's death and my broken marriage.
52:38I thought pain was all I had left, but fate was kind to those who survived the hard times.
52:44I lost someone I loved.
52:45I suffered through a relationship that crushed my dignity.
52:48I faced the fear of death, but I was not consumed by hate.
52:52I held on to the kindness in my heart and slowly broke free.
52:55I had a career of my own.
52:57I had a warm, equal love built on respect.
53:00And I could use my own strength to bring hope into other people's lives.
53:04Outside, the city lights glowed.
53:06Those years of loss and hurt were far behind me.
53:09From then on, year after year, my days would be peaceful and good.