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00:00Three years married, my husband Julian has never touched me.
00:04The day he left, I secretly booked a hotel room.
00:06To force a divorce, I faked an affair.
00:09I faked hickeys on my neck, colisbone, and even my thigh.
00:12I slipped one strap off my shoulder, smudged my lipstick, and messed up the bed.
00:16It looked like things had gotten wild.
00:18Satisfied, I used my secret phone to take a provocative selfie.
00:21Me lying asleep on the bed, disheveled, covered in fake hickeys,
00:24I sent it to my so-called husband Julian.
00:30Everyone thought he was a cold, ruthless billionaire.
00:33Only I knew his tenderness belonged to my sister.
00:37Three years as her replacement, I'd had enough.
00:43I braced for the worst.
00:45Even without love, no man could forgive betrayal.
00:47He'd divorced me in disgust and fury.
00:52Divorce. That was all I needed.
00:55I closed my eyes and pressed send.
00:58Bro, your wife's amazing.
01:00Hurry up and divorce her so I can have her, yeah?
01:03After sending the message, I was terribly nervous,
01:06tapping my phone nervously, wondering whether Julian would reply.
01:09Two seconds later, Julian replied,
01:11Who are you?
01:12Was Julian furious?
01:14Ready to tear the anonymous center apart?
01:17The golden boy who always had control was finally losing it.
01:21This time, I was in control.
01:24After three miserable years, it felt damn good.
01:28I changed slowly, dragging it out just to make him wait.
01:31By the time I finished, Julian had sent two more messages.
01:35Don't use such lousy AI face swap.
01:37State your purpose.
01:38I suggest you come clean yourself.
01:39Do that, I'll leave you in one piece.
01:42Julian, AI or not?
01:44Why don't you just ask your life?
01:46Those marks on your wife's neck won't fade anytime soon.
01:50I only dared to say it because Julian was on business and couldn't get back soon.
01:54I was feeling smug when my phone suddenly rang.
01:57It was Julian.
02:04Julian kept calling me nonstop.
02:06I knew I'd really pissed him off.
02:07My heart raced as I kept texting him.
02:09Julian, stop calling.
02:11We did it five times.
02:13Your wife's passed out.
02:14Julian finally stopped calling.
02:19I wasn't trying to come between you two, Julian.
02:22Your wife and I are in love.
02:23Just divorce her and let her come to me.
02:25If people find out you were cheated on, you'll become a laughingstock.
02:29Julian never replied again.
02:31I headed back home afterward.
02:33The maids were cleaning.
02:35Everything was normal, quiet.
02:40I freshened up and got ready for bed.
02:42I was about to fall asleep.
02:44A sports car roared outside.
02:46I jolted awake.
02:50A moment later, someone knocked on my bedroom door.
02:54Elena, open up.
02:56Why was he back?
02:57Was it because of me?
02:59A replacement?
03:00Elaiza.
03:02I want to see you.
03:05I'm in the shower.
03:06Hold on.
03:06I grabbed a bandage and rushed to the bathroom.
03:09In the mirror, I covered the hickey with it.
03:12Julian was smart.
03:13I had to make the affair look real.
03:15If I didn't hide the marks, he might realize I was lying.
03:18I looked in the mirror, pretending a guilty but calm look.
03:22Close enough, right?
03:23He definitely divorced me on the spot.
03:26I damped my hair to look freshly showered, took a deep breath, and opened the door.
03:36Julian's hair was messy.
03:38His tie was gone and his sleeves were rolled up.
03:40He looked pissed.
03:41Then I noticed his hands.
03:43His knuckles were bleeding, like he'd just punched something.
03:46More than once.
03:48Julian, why are you back?
03:50Julian said nothing, his eyes narrowing dangerously.
03:53He walked towards me, step by step.
03:56I instinctively backed away, only to stumble into his arms.
04:00Did something happen?
04:01He still said nothing.
04:03Instead, he reached for the bandage on my neck.
04:05I couldn't stop trembling.
04:07His fingers brushed over it, gentle and slow.
04:09How'd you get this?
04:11It's just a bug bite.
04:13A bug bite?
04:14What were you doing last night?
04:18I went out for a hair treatment.
04:20Julian's breathing grew heavy.
04:22He stared at me in silence.
04:24For a moment, I thought he might tear me apart.
04:27His grip tightened around my waist, releasing all that penned-up anger.
04:36Julian, wait!
04:40Don't touch me.
04:41My mind went blank.
04:43I begged, trembling.
04:45I'm scared.
04:46Please.
04:48A few seconds later, he finally reined in his anger and pulled back.
04:54I'm sorry.
04:55I'll assign you two bodyguards to keep you safe.
04:59When the familiar roar of his sports car sounded outside again, it finally hit me.
05:03Did he really let me off that easily?
05:05After that, I was under tight watch.
05:09And rarely used my secret phone.
05:12Julian rarely took long trips.
05:15When he did, he always rushed home.
05:18His return eased the surveillance.
05:21I finally got my phone back.
05:23Dude, you are so pathetic.
05:25If she cheated, just divorce her already.
05:27Why lock her up?
05:28I bet you can't hold back now.
05:34I braced for Julian's anger and threats.
05:38But he stayed calm.
05:40What did he mean?
05:43I couldn't cheat with another man.
05:45So I did this instead.
05:46But how did Julian know me so well?
05:49He'd always been so cold.
05:51Anyway, I kept adding fuel to the fire.
05:55Julian, you don't know your wife as well as I do.
05:58She has three moles.
05:59One on her side.
06:00One by her navy.
06:02And one lower down.
06:03Every time I trace them, she trivels.
06:06But hey, you're her husband.
06:08Three years married.
06:09You probably knew that already, right?
06:10I sent it.
06:11A loud crash came from Julian's study.
06:14I flinched and hid the secret phone.
06:16After a few more crashes, I heard Julian coming downstairs.
06:20Get someone to clean this up.
06:21The computer needs replacing.
06:23I hid under the covers and pretended to sleep.
06:26Julian opened the door without a word.
06:30I heard his ragged breathing as he came closer.
06:33I squeezed my eyes shut.
06:36He stopped beside the bed.
06:38He didn't wake me or demand answers.
06:41I could feel his burning gaze like he was hesitating.
06:46Don't shake.
06:47Keep breathing steady.
06:49Keep acting.
06:50The mattress sank beside me as Julian lay down.
06:53I felt like I could barely breathe from the tension.
06:56Screw it.
06:57Might as well make him madder.
06:59I pretended to be sleepy, turned over, and buried my face in his chest.
07:04Julian froze.
07:05The fierce look in his eyes softened.
07:07Huddy.
07:09Huddy cuddle.
07:10I'd never called Julian Huddy before.
07:12He knew I meant someone else.
07:15Sure enough, Julian was furious.
07:17He rolled over and pinned me beneath him.
07:21Look at me.
07:22Do you even know who you're in bed with?
07:26My heart raced, but I kept my eyes shut.
07:30Julian's grip tightened.
07:31I whimpered in pain.
07:33He immediately let go.
07:34He lay back beside me, cradled my head, held me tight,
07:37gently stroked my back, and pissed my hair.
07:39I froze.
07:40This was insane.
07:41Julian was ruthless.
07:43He should have known I was cheating, drawn up the divorce papers, and kicked me out with nothing.
07:49Instead, he denied the affair and gently comforted me.
07:53Was he messing with me?
07:54He lifted the covers and traced my rib toward the moth.
07:57Quickly.
07:58Softly.
07:58My body shook uncontrollably.
08:00I couldn't pretend anymore.
08:02I turned away, but Julian held me tighter.
08:04Our chests pressed together.
08:06You're mine.
08:09And I'm yours.
08:13He lost it.
08:14Like a wild beast, he wanted to drag me into his den and make me his alone.
08:19Three years ago, I begged Julian to let me go.
08:21I don't owe you anything.
08:23You have no right to lock me up.
08:25You owe me.
08:27Your sister broke off the engagement, so you'll spend your whole life paying me back.
08:32I'll never let you go.
08:33I finally understood.
08:35I was nothing more than my sister's replacement.
08:41When I opened my eyes, Julian was already gone.
08:44The bed beside me was neat, like no one was ever there.
08:48My phone chimes.
08:49I got a text from Julian.
08:52You have any other photos of her?
08:53Videos?
08:54Dude, I'm a player, not a creep.
08:56I don't take that kind of stuff.
08:58Is this the slick tongue you used to trick her?
09:00She's so young, you sick bastard.
09:04We're in love.
09:05Leave her.
09:06Name your price.
09:07I told you, we're in love.
09:08Leave her and I'll pay you.
09:09How about that?
09:10You don't deserve her love.
09:12I didn't like hearing that.
09:13Even gender swapped, I was still excellent, okay?
09:20I've got real assets, don't worry.
09:22Your wife eats well.
09:23This time, I heard no smashing sound.
09:25A second passed.
09:27Julian let out a cold, mocking laugh.
09:29Not big enough?
09:30I'd never seen one in person, but the photo looked impressive.
09:33So why was he laughing?
09:35Julian's next message came fast.
09:37I, my hair stood on end.
09:39Last month, on the 27th, you bought a phone card in Barcelona, didn't you?
09:42You really think an anonymous card hides who you are?
09:45I'll dig through, one by one.
09:48You'd better sleep with one eye open, buddy.
09:50I refuse to back down.
09:51Of course I'll sleep with eyes open.
09:53That way I get to look at your wife more.
10:00She's just playing around with you.
10:02Really?
10:03Then wait and see how your wife changes.
10:06Changes?
10:06What changes come after someone takes a lover?
10:10Next, I started working out.
10:13Every morning, I did 40 minutes of strength training and cardio.
10:16Less than two days later, the butler looked troubled.
10:20The gym had broken.
10:21Fine.
10:22I'd use whatever equipment still worked.
10:23Everything was broken, including the door.
10:28Then, Julian had been working from home for no reason.
10:31Why start exercising now?
10:34I'm not thin enough.
10:39You're thin enough.
10:40I want abs.
10:42A toned stomach looks beautiful.
10:43Who told you that?
10:47This was the exact moment I'd been waiting for.
10:49Tell him I cheated, and I want a divorce.
10:53Yet, strangely, I hesitated.
10:55The mood felt too good to be like us.
10:57Julian and I were always rushed, always distant.
11:00He worked constantly.
11:01I endured his constant work.
11:02We'd never sat like this before, doing our own things together.
11:05Yet, we'd occasionally exchange a word, like a real married couple.
11:08Never mind.
11:09It's nothing.
11:10While I stood confused by my own feelings, Julian gave up asking.
11:13He'd just given up a real chance to uncover the truth.
11:17In that moment, I felt something strange settle over me.
11:21It was as if we both silently agreed to protect something fragile.
11:25But minutes later, I got a new message from Julian.
11:28You animal.
11:29I want you dead.
11:35The TV broke, too.
11:37Every channel worked except workout videos.
11:39The housekeeper awkwardly informed me.
11:41Every morning at eight, the vacuum ran through the whole house.
11:45I couldn't exercise in the living room anymore.
11:48I started learning to bake.
11:49The housekeeper asked curiously.
11:51I smiled and said something.
11:53Watching someone eat what I made with my own hands makes me happy.
11:56Julian stood cold-faced at the stairs, head slowly tracking my movements.
12:01Burnt cookies.
12:02I ate myself.
12:03I gave two good ones to the curious housekeeper.
12:05The rest, I wrapped in two to paper bags, tied with ribbons.
12:10Baking by hand proved I had someone outside, and I cared deeply.
12:14I went back to change.
12:18Mr. Julian, I have a group meeting.
12:20Julian leaned against the counter, staring blankly at the empty baking tray.
12:24He looked up at me.
12:25Was this it?
12:26Was he finally announcing the divorce?
12:28My heart lodged itself in my throat.
12:30But he only raised an eyebrow, then gave a wicked, smug smirk.
12:34Sure.
12:35Go ahead.
12:36He left immediately.
12:38I walked over and froze.
12:40The bag of cookies on the table was completely gone.
12:46Even the burnt ones I hadn't finished were gone, too.
12:49Julian.
12:50I could have shared those with my advisor and classmates.
12:53He threw them out?
12:55I was too furious to speak.
12:57Behind his back, I texted furiously.
12:59Your wife says you've been losing your temper at home lately.
13:02She's scared.
13:03She misses me every night.
13:04She's even cried.
13:06Mr. Julian, why haven't you divorced her yet?
13:08What's the point of dragging this out?
13:10Does winning matter that much?
13:12She owes you nothing.
13:13This marriage was just a business deal.
13:15You already got what you wanted.
13:16Why won't you let her go?
13:20She cried.
13:22I stared blankly at the message, unsure how to respond.
13:26Was that really the point?
13:28The point was the divorce.
13:31You live in Ning An District, too?
13:33Cold sweat broke out instantly.
13:35How did he find that out?
13:37Before I could deny it, Julian sent another message.
13:40I'm getting close to finding you, you filthy stray dog.
13:43I panicked and shut off my phone.
13:45Cold sweat kept coming.
13:47I was running out of time.
13:49I had to take a real risk.
13:51Stop dancing around like this.
13:56I trembled, clutching the divorce papers I'd drafted myself.
13:59I tucked them into my bag.
14:08Then I put on the shortest dress, heels, makeup, perfume, and opened the door.
14:18I'm going out for a while.
14:20Julian looked at me in silence.
14:22This felt like the first time in days we'd held eye contact this long.
14:26Living room light fell across his face, shadowing his cheekbones.
14:29He looked thinner.
14:30His eyes carried faint red veins.
14:32He looked like a candle burning itself down, sharp and pale and cold.
14:37How long had he been sitting there?
14:38Where are you going?
14:40A friend's place.
14:43Which friend?
14:45His gaze locked onto my too short hem, darkening further.
14:49You don't know her.
14:51He smiled, silent, eyes creaking at the corners.
14:54Then he shook his head.
14:56Go on, tell me.
14:57I might just know her.
15:00Mr. Julian, our marriage is just a deal.
15:04You promised no interference.
15:06He rose slowly.
15:07At 6'2", broad shoulders, narrow waist, built for clothes.
15:11Only then did I notice he wasn't in a suit today.
15:14He wore a fitted black whiter instead.
15:16The fabric come tight across his chest.
15:21Keep going, Annika.
15:23Let me count how many more insults you've saved for me.
15:26I stepped back, trembling, but stubbornly kept talking.
15:30And I don't owe you anything.
15:32My sister's back in the country.
15:35If she knew how you treated me, she'd like you even less.
15:41That sentence seemed to land.
15:43Did you say?
15:44Julian's brow twitched sharply fast.
15:46I swallowed hard.
15:48I'm leaving.
15:52And I want a divorce.
15:54I threw the divorce papers down and bolted for the door.
16:00I'd finally set it.
16:02It ended all my days of walking on eggshells.
16:05I felt instant relief, like finally boarding the ride I'd waited so long for.
16:10But after the relief came confusion, tension, and fear.
16:14I sprinted for the door, grabbing the handle like I was escaping for my life.
16:18I pulled it half open.
16:20Julian slammed the door shut with one fist.
16:23He pinned both my hands hard.
16:27You dare.
16:29Julian looked at me, expression far from fierce, almost calm.
16:36But his eyes ran deep.
16:38His breathing turned wild beyond control.
16:43I gritted my teeth.
16:45Mr. Julian.
16:47I have someone outside.
16:49Wake up!
16:49His jaw locked tight.
16:51I could see veins jumping at his temples.
16:53He looked ready to pass out from anger, legs pinning mine down.
16:56His knee pressed the door, body unsteady, but his grip held firm.
16:59He wrapped around me like a snake, refusing to let go.
17:02That cold, ruthless mouth couldn't curse, couldn't beg either.
17:05He only gritted his teeth and repeated,
17:07You dare.
17:07My back, pest against his chest, burned almost painfully hot.
17:12That heat shot through my bones like electricity, spreading downward.
17:15My mind went blank.
17:17I couldn't control my own breathing anymore.
17:19The light was too bright.
17:20I couldn't look away from his face.
17:23His body pressed against mine like he wanted us fused together.
17:26I trembled, forcing words through gritted teeth.
17:29I meant to say something harsh, something forceful.
17:32But my voice betrayed me first, weaker than I wanted.
17:35It came out soft, almost broken.
17:38You don't even love me.
17:42Breathless, I whispered, Julian, please.
17:48Just divorce me.
17:50Someone else will love me.
17:53Julian's breathing stopped for a second.
17:55His whole body went rigid.
18:00He looked like he wanted to speak, but couldn't find the words.
18:04His trembling body slowly steadened.
18:06He braced a hand on the door.
18:09Right as I reached for the handle again, he swept me up.
18:13What are you doing?
18:14I struggled in panic.
18:17He let me kick and thrash, kissing me hard regardless.
18:23Walking us away, he deliberately stepped on the divorce papers.
18:28Divorce?
18:29Only over my dead body.
18:33Why do you get to treat me like this?
18:39He carried me to the bed.
18:42Because we're married, he said.
18:44For life, we're stuck with each other.
18:47I tried to revoke him.
18:49I like him.
18:52I slept with him.
18:55The last illusion tore away, but nothing exploded like I expected.
18:59He calmly undressed himself.
19:01His lips, bitten red by me earlier, made his face look paler, sharper.
19:06Every line of muscle looked flawless, more striking than the photo I'd sent.
19:11He looked down at me.
19:24He looked down, removing the last layer.
19:31My eyes betrayed me, drifting somewhere I couldn't control.
19:35Suddenly, I understood why he'd only laughed at those photos before.
19:38He genuinely had the right to feel unimpressed.
19:41He gently caught my wrist, leaning down close.
19:44I caught the scent of him, warm and undeniably male.
19:47No more layers of buttoned-up, disciplined suits blocking him.
19:51No more endless work.
19:53No more icy distance.
19:55For the first time, I understood something obvious.
19:57He was a man.
19:58A man radiating pure, overwhelming possession.
20:03My tongue felt useless.
20:05No argument left in me.
20:06Every sense I had narrowed down to just him.
20:08He looked at me, calmly.
20:10Annika, you're just hungry.
20:14Running away for junk food is something only a child would do.
20:17He touched my forehead, gentle yet commanding, tilting my face up.
20:22Another long, slow kiss followed.
20:24I nearly forgot how to breathe.
20:26I almost forgot why I'd wanted to leave in the first place.
20:29His hand curved around my neck.
20:32Light pressure.
20:33Just enough to feel it.
20:38He studied me from above, voice low.
20:42But leaving me for garbage?
20:44That's not allowed.
20:46Mistakes need consequences.
20:49My whole body shook, voice trembling like I'd been enchanted.
20:53I could only follow his lead.
20:56How... how will you punish me?
20:58Those three familiar marks got traced over again, slow and deliberate.
21:03I begged him, trembling.
21:06He watched quietly, waited until I begged a second time, tears welling up.
21:11Please.
21:12Then he sighed, as if forgiving every wrong I'd done, and kissed me deeper.
21:18Julian pretended not to hear, wanting to continue.
21:21Moments later, someone knocked on the bedroom door.
21:25Anika, it's your sister!
21:27Mr. Julian, are you in there too?
21:29My sister's voice sounded urgent and worried.
21:33Julian gripped the sheets, exhaling hard, his expression turning grim.
21:38He closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down.
21:42Was he this shaken because his old crush had arrived?
21:45I forced a silent, bitter smile.
21:48Somehow, my long-dead heart ached again, like punishing itself.
21:51Maybe it was because Julian's recent possessiveness had planted foolish hope in me.
21:57Anika?
22:00My sister knocked harder, and when no one answered, tried the handle.
22:04My heart jumped.
22:05My bedroom lock had been broken for weeks.
22:08Don't open it.
22:09Wait in the living room.
22:10I'm coming.
22:10He pulled a blanket over me.
22:13Okay.
22:15I got dressed and sat beside my sister.
22:19Guilt gnawed at me for no clear reason.
22:21Julian sat stiffly on the side couch, fingers drumming the armrest anxiously.
22:26Every few seconds, he took a deep breath, trying to calm down.
22:31Sister, why are you back?
22:34Chloe cleared her throat, seeming to struggle with what to say.
22:37She hesitated, then spoke.
22:39Actually, I never went on that anniversary.
22:41I was traveling alone, clearing my head.
22:45What?
22:46I phosed.
22:48Chloe stammered, hesitant to continue.
22:51Miss Chloe, please speak plainly.
22:54Julian said, fists clenched tight.
22:57Chloe hesitated, then finally said,
22:59Anika, I got divorced.
23:01I looked at her, instantly understanding why she'd come.
23:05Chloe placed the tramped divorce papers on the table.
23:08I wasn't sure whether to say this, but seeing these papers changed my mind.
23:14She looked at Julian.
23:16Mr. Julian, I ran away back then.
23:18I owe you.
23:20I can marry you now, to make up for it.
23:24Please let my sister go.
23:26My heart skipped a beat.
23:28This should have been wonderful news.
23:31Julian, who'd refused to divorce me, now had the real thing offered instead.
23:37But somehow, why did I feel?
23:40I watched them.
23:42Julian and Chloe stared at each other in silence.
23:44I should have been happy, shouldn't I?
23:47I lowered my head, hiding every expression on my face.
23:51After a long silence, Julian spoke.
23:55What?
23:56Chloe said, please divorce my sister.
23:58No need.
24:00I looked up, unable to believe what I'd heard.
24:03His face stayed blank.
24:05Two sisters marrying me?
24:06People would laugh me out of business.
24:09Chloe said, I've taken foreign citizenship.
24:13My current name still uses my ex-husband's surname.
24:16No one will connect me to my sister, as long as I stay hidden.
24:20Julian said nothing.
24:22Chloe gently pushed the divorce papers toward him.
24:25Mr. Julian, please just sign.
24:28I'll repay what I owe.
24:30Stop tormenting my sister.
24:32Tormenting?
24:33He laughed, furious, leaning forward like he'd finally snapped from months of pressure.
24:38He glared at Chloe coldly.
24:41How exactly have I tormented her?
24:44Why don't you ask your dear sister who's really tormenting who?
24:49His jaw locked, cheeks tight with restrained fury, utterly baffled.
24:55Why?
24:56Why does everyone keep pushing us to divorce?
25:01Fine.
25:02I forced her into this marriage.
25:04That sin is mine to bear.
25:07Whatever she does to me, I accept it.
25:10But you?
25:11Who are you to-
25:12He pressed his lips shut hard, holding back, remembering she was my sister.
25:16Chloe froze.
25:17I froze, too.
25:19Julian seemed to realize he'd said too much, eyes flickering with unease.
25:22He quickly masked it.
25:24But what did he mean forced her into this marriage?
25:26Three years ago, our families arranged the marriage between the Jio and Julian families.
25:32My father had chosen rising business star Julian, overlooking his humble background.
25:36He wanted my sister to marry him.
25:38But my sister met a blonde, blue-eyed foreign violinist by chance.
25:42She eloped without hesitation.
25:44I was still in school then, forced to marry at the legal minimum age.
25:48Twenty years old, married off to Julian.
25:50What did he mean, forced?
25:53Chloe murmured, so Ian was someone you arranged.
25:57No wonder I kept running into him.
25:59I thought it was fate.
26:01Julian stood up abruptly, tense all over.
26:04Enough.
26:04Stop talking.
26:05Chloe stood, too, eyes blazing with anger.
26:08So you never actually liked me.
26:11You deliberately planted my perfect match near me.
26:15I don't owe you anything.
26:18Neither does the Jiao family.
26:19Shut up.
26:20Julian's voice shook, rare and unsteady, unable to match her ice-cold tone.
26:24My sister owes you even less.
26:27Julian's chest heaved violently, looking weak, like he'd been struck.
26:30Like a snail thripped of its shell, exposed under harsh sunlight.
26:33Pale, nearly suffocating.
26:35Right, my sister owes you nothing.
26:37The business deal between our families is complete.
26:39If she wants to leave, what right do you have to force her to stay?
26:43Chloe kept pressing, relentless.
26:45She'd actually left the man who usually dominated the business world speechless.
26:49Julian trembled, fists clenched.
26:52I just won't allow it.
26:53His eyes rudgeoned, glaring at Chloe, refusing to look at me even once.
26:57I simply won't allow it.
26:58He'd called me childish earlier, but now he looked more childish than anyone.
27:02My sister planted herself in front of me like an angry mother bull.
27:05Do you really think money lets you control everyone around you?
27:08My sister is a living person, not some tool trapped here for you.
27:12Julian, scheme all you want at your company, but how dare you bully a college student?
27:15He opened his mouth, pale, speechless.
27:20I wanted to say he hadn't bullied me.
27:23He just never looked at me, never touched me, never loved me.
27:28That hurt enough.
27:30Chloe grew angrier.
27:31Look at how she's been living!
27:33Her bedroom door's been broken for ages.
27:36You never bothered fixing it?
27:37Her divorce papers got stepped on by you.
27:40Do you even treat her like your wife?
27:43Have you ever been good to her?
27:46Annika's pitiful.
27:47She even had to ask me to buy her a phone card.
27:50Cold sweat broke across my back immediately, every hair standing on end.
27:54My mind screamed one thing.
27:56We're done for.
27:57Julian's fragile expression froze instantly.
28:00His people shrunk.
28:01He looked up.
28:02What did you say?
28:04I grabbed Chloe's arm in a panic.
28:06Please, please, please, stop talking.
28:08Sister, I'm begging you.
28:10Chloe looked at me confused.
28:12Then glared like I was some spineless child.
28:14Is Mr. Julian pretending to care now?
28:16My sister's tiny.
28:18Everyone assumes she's living like a pampered rich wife.
28:20But when I asked her in Barcelona what she wanted, she only asked for a phone card.
28:23So pitiful, like she was scared to ask for too much.
28:25That's not how it was.
28:28My whole body shook.
28:30I didn't dare look at Julian's face.
28:32The silence in the room stretched long enough to become torture.
28:36Chloe finally sensed something was wrong.
28:40What?
28:40What's wrong with the phone card?
28:43Julian actually laughed, short and sharp.
28:47Nothing's wrong.
28:49His voice dropped lower.
28:51I felt a burning gaze locked on me, sharp enough to pierce through skin.
28:55It's all my fault, sister.
28:57I'm sorry.
28:58He said softly.
28:59Suddenly, all his fury vanished.
29:02He turned polite enough to call Chloe sister, matching my place in the family.
29:07He even lowered his head to apologize.
29:10You don't act like this.
29:12It's fake.
29:13Chloe looked rattled, too.
29:15Yes, it's all my fault.
29:17But sister, my wife and I have things to discuss.
29:20Please give us space.
29:22Half gentle, half firm.
29:24He coaxed Chloe out the door.
29:26The moment the door shut, the click of the lock sounded like a starting gun.
29:30I felt like I'd just sensed my own execution date.
29:34Without thinking, I bolted upstairs, desperate to hide in his room.
29:38I swear I only thought his room had a lock on the inside.
29:40I forgot completely that his room also had a bed.
29:50But Julian moved faster.
29:52Before I could shut the door, his hand pushed it open.
29:55He looked down at me.
29:58He shut the door, locked it, and pulled off his sweater with one hand.
30:03Step by step, he backed me toward the bed.
30:06I nearly cried.
30:07I was wrong.
30:09Too late.
30:11I won't ask for divorce anymore.
30:14After everything that just happened, anyone could tell he never saw me as a replacement.
30:20Maybe he even liked me a little.
30:23I thought maybe I could wait and watch before deciding on the divorce.
30:27Julian shook his head.
30:29Don't even think about it.
30:32He pushed me down onto the bed, eyes locked on mine.
30:39Like a wild animal seeking revenge, he kissed along my neck.
30:43Kiss marks, huh?
30:45Told some stranger he could have your wife, huh?
30:48Bold of you, buddy.
30:51He kept kissing me, jealousy he'd suppressed for so long, finally breaking free.
30:59It came out too intense, almost turning into hurt.
31:02He'd always kept his emotions locked down tight.
31:05So once they surfaced, he controlled them the only way he knew, through force.
31:12After a long while, like he'd finally drawn enough strength from me.
31:16Julian, I do love you.
31:17I was just afraid to say it.
31:21Afraid you'd say you didn't love me back.
31:24Julian held me tightly.
31:29After a long hesitation, I carefully wrapped my arms around him too.
31:35In that instant, his whole spine trembled with emotion.
31:40After a long silence, he asked quietly,
31:42Annika, can you say it again?
31:45That husband hug thing?
31:47Get away from me!
31:48I couldn't take it anymore.
31:53Naturally, he didn't move.
31:54He pulled even closer instead.
31:58This time, no doorbell interrupted us.
32:01I looked at the places where I'd once faked kiss marks.
32:05He'd covered every single one with real marks of his own.
32:12Only then did I realize how deep his elegy really ran.
32:17He'd stared at that photo I sent, over and over, memorizing every detail.
32:25The curtains swayed gently in the breeze.
32:28The sun set, then rose again.
32:31In the morning light, I blinked awake, hazy and slow.
32:40Tunked in the corner of his desk, sat the missing bag of cookies.
32:47We spent the next week piecing together clues from the envelope.
32:51Julian traced the paper stock to a print shop near his office.
32:54The security footage showed a face I never expected.
32:57His assistant, Grace.
32:59She'd been feeding information to a rival company for months.
33:02Turns out, she wanted Julian for herself and saw me as an obstacle.
33:05The photo, the timing, all of it, her doing.
33:08Julian confronted her personally, cold and terrifyingly calm.
33:13You touched my wife's past.
33:16That was your last mistake.
33:20Security escorted her out within the hour, along with a lawsuit.
33:24Afterward, Julian found me in the study, still shaken.
33:28He knelt in front of me, taking both my hands.
33:31I should have protected you sooner.
33:33I'm sorry it took this long.
33:35You found the truth.
33:37That's what matters.
33:38He pressed his forehead to mine, breathing slow and steady.
33:43No more secrets between us.
33:44Not the burner phone.
33:46Not anything.
33:47Deal.
33:48I whispered, meaning it completely for the first time.
33:53Three months later, Chloe returned again, this time smiling for real.
33:58She'd met someone new.
34:00A quiet architect who adored her instantly.
34:03Julian, surprisingly, welcomed him warmly.
34:05No trace of old tension left.
34:07Guess I finally get a brother worth having.
34:09Julian joked at dinner.
34:11Don't push your luck.
34:14Later that night, Julian pulled me onto the balcony.
34:17Stars scattered above us.
34:19I have something for you.
34:21Inside sat a ring.
34:23Simple, elegant.
34:24Nothing like our rushed wedding bands.
34:26Marry me again.
34:27Properly this time.
34:28No arrangements.
34:30No obligations.
34:31Just us.
34:32Choosing each other.
34:34We're already married, you know.
34:36Tears blurred my vision.
34:37I know.
34:38But I want to choose you.
34:40Publicly.
34:41I want everyone to know I love my wife.
34:44I threw my arms around him, laughing through tears.
34:47Yes.
34:48A thousand times yes.
34:50He kissed me under the stars, slow and certain.
34:53No urgency left.
34:54Just two people, finally free to love without fear.
34:57The wedding was small.
34:59Just family and the people who mattered.
35:05Chloe cried through the entire ceremony, useless with a tissue box.
35:10Julian looked devastatingly handsome, but softer now, easier to read.
35:15When I walked down the aisle, his eyes never left mine.
35:18No cold mask, no hidden agenda.
35:21Just pure, open adoration.
35:23We exchanged vows we'd written ourselves, clumsy and honest and real.
35:27I promise to stop testing you with fake burner numbers.
35:30The guests laughed.
35:31Julian shook his head, smiling despite himself.
35:34I promise to stop breaking gyms and hiding cookie bags.
35:38Everyone roared.
35:40Even Chloe, still sniffling, laughed through her tears.
35:43That night, dancing slow in the ballroom, I rested my head on his chest.
35:47Any regrets?
35:48He tilted my chin up, eyes warm, nothing hidden anymore.
35:54Only that I wasted three years being too afraid to say this.
35:58I love you, Anika.
36:01Completely, obsessively, unapologetically.
36:04I know.
36:05I read your text, remember?
36:07I smiled against his lips.
36:09He laughed, real and unguarded, pulling me closer under the lights.
36:14Outside, the city glittered, but none of it mattered.
36:17We'd found our own quiet, happy ending.
36:20Together, finally, for good.
36:25I love you, Anika.
36:25I love you, Anika.
36:26I love you, Anika.
36:26I love you, Anika.
36:26I love you, Anika.
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