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00:00You
00:07Mira I just saw
00:10Wow two Adrians
00:14We need somewhere private to talk
00:17Okay, it's really you the four of us are quadruplets mommy was told you died right after birth
00:22Dad Damien has lied to us for six whole years. He said mommy died after giving birth to us
00:28How awful that rotten father and the wicked Selina have made mommy grieve for six years
00:33We have to get mom and dad back together clear up all misunderstandings and reunite as a family of six
00:39Exactly, we can't act rashly. We'll swap identities on two fronts get close to dad on one side stick by
00:44mommy on the other and expose every lie
00:47That's the plan. We have to make mom and dad get back together
00:50Take your fertility report and get out no air no place in this family
00:54The Family Council will cut off your access to the trust Selina is back
00:57She's been with Damien all week know your place
00:59My mind went blank Selina was back after two years of marriage
01:03I had still lost to her that night Damien returned to DeLuca Lake estate
01:06He placed three documents in front of me the divorce papers the adamant terminating our prenup and a waiver of
01:11marital assets
01:12Sign them we're getting divorced is this because of the fertility report?
01:16Don't make a scene Alicia, you know why we got married
01:20Of course I knew two years earlier the old dawn had fallen gravely ill with the Alliance at risk
01:24Damien had to marry a veil to hold it together Selina was supposed to be the bride
01:28Everyone believed Selina was the veil family's biological heir then a pre-wedding DNA test exposed the truth
01:34Selina wasn't related to the veil family by blood
01:36She lost her claim to the family trust then the veil family found me their biological daughter who had grown
01:41up outside their world
01:42So the marriage alliance fell to me on my wedding day Selina demanded I give Damien back to her I
01:47refused
01:48She fell down the grand staircase soon after and injured her leg
01:51Everyone blamed me their entire old meln circle treated me like some vicious outsider
01:54Even my biological family chose Selina
01:57They had raised her for 19 years. She was polished obedient and perfect for their world
02:02I was just the biological daughter. They'd never really wanted
02:06Now the delusias were saying I couldn't give them an heir
02:09It was absurd. No doctor had ever said I was infertile
02:13Damien simply never touched me once in our two-year marriage
02:15Not once I had run his estate and protected his public image
02:19I had done everything expected of a Don's wife. I gave him loyalty. I gave him love
02:24None of it mattered, but his heart had never been mine
02:27I wouldn't beg him to stay
02:29But I wasn't about to let him throw me away without paying a price
02:31I'll sign but first you owe me something
02:36What did you say?
02:38I'm just collecting you owe me something
02:40For two years I ran your estate, managed your public image and handled everything your family dumped on me
02:44Even the estate manager gets paid. I'm just collecting what you owe me
02:47What's wrong Damien?
02:48Have some dignity Alessia. If you're trying to provoke me it won't work
02:52So what is it?
02:54You won't or you can't
02:55Maybe the rumors are true. All that power still can't perform
03:00You're playing with fire
03:03Then prove me wrong
03:06Damien took the bait
03:08That night our marriage finally became real
03:10The next morning he was still asleep
03:13I signed every page of the divorce agreement
03:16I asked for no money
03:17I made no claim on the family trust
03:19I did not beg for another chance
03:21I left the signed documents on the night cad with a note and a ten dollar bill
03:24Then I took my suitcase and left a Luca Lake estate
03:26I never looked back
03:27Damien didn't wake until almost noon
03:29At first he assumed I would use that night to stall the divorce
03:32He thought I would demand access to the family trust again
03:35He even thought I would beg him not to divorce me
03:37Then he found the signed divorce agreement
03:39And the note and the ten dollar bill
03:42That note destroyed every assumption he had made
03:44He was furious
03:45The estate manager told him I'd left with all my luggage
03:47I had also made one thing clear
03:49I would never return
03:50Damien immediately called for Luke Bennett
03:52Find Alicia
03:54Bring her back
03:55Six years later
03:56At Valayer Labs in the Astrea Federation
03:59My computer seeder suddenly froze
04:00Seconds later
04:02Every server in the research center went down
04:04Red warnings filled my screen
04:05Not again
04:06Alilla your kids have hijacked the lab
04:08Alilla save us
04:10My team rushed into my office
04:11As a countdown blared through the building
04:13Ten
04:14Nine
04:14Eight
04:15Seven
04:15If it hit zero
04:16All our research data would be wiped
04:18I immediately called my son
04:20Sweetheart
04:21Have mercy
04:21I'm on my way home
04:22Shut it down
04:23Well
04:24If it isn't the famous clinical pharmacologist
04:27And master perfumer
04:28Miss Aletta
04:28What an honor
04:30What can I do for you?
04:31Adrian
04:32I'm sorry
04:32Our new fragrance launches soon
04:34But the final molecular ratio still isn't right
04:36That's why I stayed late
04:38He gave a little snunt
04:39So you do remember you have a home
04:42I thought you were planning to move into the lab
04:44And forget you had two adorable kids at home
04:46How could I forget?
04:48You and Mira are my whole world
04:49I love you both more than anything
04:52Fine
04:53You have 30 minutes
04:54If you're late
04:55The lab goes down again
04:58The call ended
04:59And every screen came back to life
05:00I gave my terrified team a thumbs up
05:03Everyone breathed a sigh of relief
05:04And got back to work
05:05Annie Hart walked in
05:06Carrying a stack of files
05:08And laughed
05:08A whole building full of elite researchers
05:10Taken down by two kids
05:11I could only shake my head
05:13Adrian and Mira never made empty threats
05:15They definitely got that stubborn streak from Damien
05:17After leaving DeLuca Lake Estate
05:19I returned to the Vale family for help
05:20Instead they froze my access to the trust
05:22And kicked me out of the family estate
05:24I thought I was done with Damien for good
05:26Then I discovered I was pregnant
05:27With quadruplings
05:29Because of my health
05:30Ending the pregnancies could leave me permanently infertile
05:33My medical team advised against it
05:35Alone in Asteria
05:36I spent days weighing my options
05:38In the end
05:39I chose to keep the babies
05:40There were complications during delivery
05:42I was told one boy and one girl didn't make it
05:45Only Adrian and Mira were left with me
05:47Both turned out to be exceptionally gifted
05:49Adrian was mature beyond his ears
05:51And gifted at cybersecurity
05:52He spoke four languages
05:54And excelled at both digital and traditional art
05:56Mira was energetic and endlessly curious
05:58Mira inherited my love of fragrance chemistry
06:00Botanical extracts and pharmacology
06:02Even at her age she already knew which basic medicines to use for common ailments
06:06People adored them everywhere we went
06:08Just thinking about them softened my mood
06:10I should go before Adrian actually takes the servers down again
06:13I removed my lab coat and grabbed my bag
06:18Go
06:19Don't forget to pack
06:20We fly to Vesper City tomorrow
06:22Besides working in clinical pharmacology
06:24I had co-founded Velaya with my best friend Sophie Reed
06:27Velaya was expanding into the Vesper City market
06:29Sophie was supposed to handle the local operations
06:31But her mother fell seriously ill
06:34So Sophie couldn't handle both
06:35That left me no choice but to go back and take over
06:38Fine
06:39I'll see you at the airport tomorrow morning
06:41The next morning I arrived at the airport looking exhausted
06:44Adrian and Mira looked ready for a celebrity shoot
06:47Both wore sunglasses and strutted ahead like they owned the place
06:50Their striking looks turned heads everywhere
06:55A few travelers even pulled out their phones to take pictures
06:58You didn't raise children
07:00You raised two tiny celebrities
07:03Tell me about it
07:06Mom this is your own fault
07:07You skip meals stay up all night and act like work matters more than your health
07:11Exactly without us you'd fall apart
07:14Okay okay you're both right
07:15I surrender
07:16After more than 10 hours in the air my ears finally got a break
07:19I was still half asleep when we landed at Vesper International Airport
07:22Annie keep an eye on the kids in the luggage
07:25I need to freshen up
07:27When I came out of the restroom I spotted my son nearby
07:29I stopped
07:31Adrian had boarded in casual clothes and sunglasses
07:33Now he was in a perfectly tapered little suit
07:36Mira had changed too
07:37They looked like they were headed to a gala
07:41Sweethearts
07:41We're only meeting your godmother
07:43We're not going to a gala
07:44Why'd you change?
07:46The two kids just stared at me
07:47Confused
07:48Neither said a word
07:49You do look adorable
07:51Your godmother's going to lose it when she sees you
07:53I reached for their hands
07:55But the girl ducked behind the boy
07:57Ma'am
07:58I think you have us mixed up with someone else
08:00I stared at him for a second
08:02Then laughed
08:03Mixed up?
08:03I gave birth to you
08:04How could I possibly get that wrong?
08:06And why are you calling me ma'ams?
08:08I figured Mira had talked Adrian into another game of make-believe
08:11She loved making up dramatic stories
08:13I'll play along at home
08:15But we just landed and have things to do
08:16Game over
08:17Let's go
08:18Oh, so we're pretending to have amnesia now?
08:21Fine, I'll prove I'm your mom
08:23Look, I have pictures of you from the day you were born
08:26The boy froze when he saw the screen
08:28Believe me now?
08:30Before they could answer
08:31I pocketed my phone and scooped them both up
08:33The boy almost resisted
08:35But the photos had left him with too many questions
08:37And something about me felt strangely familiar
08:41So he stayed quiet
08:42Determined to find out the truth
08:44His sister normally wouldn't go near anyone but him
08:46Their grandparents and their father
08:48But that day, she didn't resist me
08:52Meanwhile, Annie was still to waiting with my actual kids
08:54When I didn't come back, Adrian started to worry
08:58Mom probably got lost again
09:00Mira and I will go find her
09:02I'll come with you
09:03You should stay with the luggage
09:05There's too much stuff to move
09:06We won't get lost
09:08And we'll keep our phones on
09:10Annie knew how capable they were
09:12So she agreed
09:13Adrian and Mira left hand in hand
09:15A few minutes later, I came back carrying the wrong kids
09:18Annie stared at us, confused
09:21That was fast
09:22Didn't you two just leave?
09:24Then she noticed the kids had somehow changed clothes
09:26Before she could ask, my phone rang
09:28Alessia, did you land? I'm waiting in the parking garage
09:30We're coming out now
09:31The call distracted Annie
09:33And she forgot what she had been about to ask
09:34Together, we headed for the parking garage
09:36Mom!
09:38They were stunned
09:44Adrian, did you see that?
09:45Why was Mom holding two kids who look exactly like us?
09:48I saw them
09:50Did our souls leave our bodies?
09:52Stop watching so many supernatural shows
09:54Maybe they're our siblings
09:56If the four of us are quadruplins
09:57That would explain why Mom mixed us up
09:59But Mom said our other brother and sister died
10:01Adrian immediately suspected that someone had taken them away
10:04Possibly the father who had abandoned us
10:07Before they could talk it through, DeLuca's security surrounded them
10:10Luke Bennett hurried over
10:13There you are
10:14We've been looking everywhere for you
10:15No wonder we couldn't find you
10:16You changed clothes
10:18Come on, your father's furious
10:20Before they could answer, Luke scooped them both up
10:23Mira flinched, but didn't struggle
10:25She recognized Luke from the files Adrian had pulled on the DeLuca family
10:28Adrian stayed calm
10:29Luke's arrival confirmed his suspicion
10:31He shot Mira a look, telling her to stay quiet
10:34Neither of them corrected Luke
10:36They let DeLuca's security take them straight to their father
10:39DeLuca's security took Adrian and Mira to a private aviation lounge
10:42The moment they walked in, they saw the man waiting for them
10:45Damien DeLuca
10:46The Don of the DeLuca family
10:48And their father
10:49We found them, Don DeLuca
10:50Damien looked down at the children
10:52Barely containing his anger
10:53Is he really our dad?
10:55He's so handsome
10:56Don't say that
10:57He abandoned Mom and us
10:59We're only here to find out what happened to Julian and Lyra
11:02You ditched your security team and disappeared inside an international airport
11:05Did you think no one would dare target two DeLuca heirs?
11:08Adrian and Mira exchanged a look
11:10So Julian and Lyra had run away
11:12That only made Damien look worse
11:14If he treated them well, why would two young children run away?
11:17Luke quickly stepped in
11:19This was a misunderstanding
11:21Mr. DeLuca wasn't discussing marriage with Selena
11:24Their families only had a joint business project outside the city
11:27Selena has already been sent away
11:29Adrian immediately came to his own conclusion
11:31Julian and Lyra must have run away because Damien was planning to marry Selena
11:34A misunderstanding?
11:36You abandoned Mom for Selena
11:37Was that a misunderstanding too?
11:39Damien's face darkened
11:40Adrian looked him straight in the eye
11:42If you abandoned Mom once, why wouldn't you abandon us next?
11:45Maybe our disappearance is exactly what you wanted
11:48Who told you that?
11:50Damien couldn't understand how the kids knew about his divorce
11:52No one at DeLuca estate dared mention Alessia around them
11:55Luke figured they must have overheard the staff
11:58There was more to the divorce than you know
12:00Your father isn't going to abandon you
12:03Adrian gave a cold laugh
12:04Don't brush us off
12:05We're not three
12:06If he isn't interested in Selena
12:08Why has he kept her around for six years?
12:10My mom!
12:11Adrian caught himself before revealing his identity
12:14We saw it on television
12:16If you don't want someone
12:17You say it clearly and cut them off
12:19You don't keep stringing her along
12:20Don't lie to us just because we're young
12:22Adrian is right!
12:23The private lounge fell silent
12:26Damien, Luke, and every security officer stared at Mira
12:28They believed she was Lyra
12:30Two years earlier, Lyra had survived a serious security incident
12:33The trauma had caused selective mutatism
12:36Since then, she had communicated only through writing
12:38Apart from Julian, almost no one could understand what she wanted
12:41Yet Lyra had just spoken
12:43Damien's anger vanished instantly
12:45Lyra, what did you just say?
12:47Mira was confused by his reaction
12:49Luke looked just as thrilled
12:50You finally spoke
12:52Lyra, can you say something else to me?
12:54Mira realized she had almost exposed them
12:57She immediately went silent
12:58No matter how Damien coaxed her
13:00She refused to speak again
13:02She probably spoke because her emotions were running high
13:04Give her time, this is already progress
13:06Damien did not press her
13:08The surprise had erased most of his anger
13:10Today was a misunderstanding
13:11I'm telling you one last time
13:12I am not marrying Selina
13:13But you will never ditch your security team again
13:15Damien picked up both children
13:17Adrian wanted to resist
13:18But Damien's arms gave him an unfamiliar sense of safety
13:21Mira felt it too
13:22In the end, neither child pushed him away
13:24They quietly let their father carry them out
13:27Sophie met us in the parking garage
13:29After rushing over from the hospital
13:30She had lost weight since I last saw her
13:34How's your mother?
13:36Still critical
13:36Don't worry, I'm back
13:38I'll examine her and find a treatment
13:40Sophie knew what I could do
13:42She nodded
13:43She had booked a private suite at the Vesper room
13:45To welcome us home
13:46Come give your godmother a hug
13:47To our surprise, both children hid behind me
13:50They even grabbed my clothes and refused to let go
13:53You said you missed me?
13:54Now you won't even let me touch you?
13:55This is emotional damage
13:57Their reaction made no sense
13:59Adrian and Mira had never been shy
14:00They were always affectionate with Sophie during video calls
14:03What's wrong, sweethearts?
14:05My voice made Julian feel strangely safe
14:06He quickly improvised
14:07Nothing, you just caught us off guard
14:09Sorry, godmother
14:10Can we order first?
14:12My sister and I are hungry
14:13Of course
14:14We can't let my baby starve
14:17Mira, why are you so quiet?
14:19You're usually the loudest one on our video calls
14:20You were talking non-stop earlier
14:22Are you still playing a character?
14:24Julian had not yet figured out
14:25Why my phone contained pictures of two children identical to them
14:27He could not risk Laya exposing them
14:30Her throat hurts
14:31That's why she doesn't want to talk
14:33Where does it hurt?
14:35Did you eat something bad?
14:36Is it inflamed?
14:36Open your mouth
14:37Let me check
14:37Julian gave Laya a quick signal
14:40She understood
14:40And opened her mouth
14:42Everything looks normal
14:43She was fine at the airport
14:47She probably didn't drink enough water
14:49The new environment could also be making her uncomfortable
14:51She'll be fine after some rest
14:53At that moment
14:54Damien entered another private suite inside the same restaurant
14:57The Vesper room belonged to DeLuca Holdings
15:00Naturally, the Don received its most exclusive suite
15:02The moment dinner arrived
15:04Mira's eyes locked on a plate of crab legs
15:06She reached for one
15:07I forgot you're allergic to shellfish
15:09Mira stared at him
15:10She was not allergic
15:11She could finish the entire plate by herself
15:14Halfway through dinner
15:15Damien's phone rang
15:16Selina Vale
15:18What?
15:19Damien, did you find the children?
15:20I can help search
15:21Something could happen to them out there
15:23They've been found
15:24Thank God, I was terrified
15:26Are you home?
15:27Can I come see them?
15:28I won't feel better until I see them myself
15:31No, we're still having dinner
15:33Adrian and Mira heard enough to recognize Selina
15:35Their faces fell
15:36Adrian set down his fork
15:37Mira did the same
15:38Even her favorite food no longer looked appealing
15:41Damien noticed
15:43Julian and Mira don't want you near their home
15:45From now on, stay away from DeLuca Lake Estate unless I invite you
15:48He ended the call
15:50I told Selina to stay away from the estate, now eat
15:54If you didn't want her, you would have cut her off years ago
15:56You wouldn't keep her hanging around for six years
15:58If you want another child with her, go ahead
16:00We'll go find Mom
16:02Bad man
16:03Damien froze
16:04His daughter had spoken again
16:06Unfortunately, she had used her voice to insult him
16:08The children were already opening the door
16:09Julian DeLacca, Lyra DeLacca, stop
16:12The authority in Damien's voice stopped them
16:14I'll say this once
16:16I have no intention of having children with anyone else
16:19You two are enough
16:20Luke could barely believe what he was seeing
16:22Damien DeLuca controlled an entire family empire
16:25Yet two children had him explaining his love life
16:28They had the dawn completely wrapped around their fingers
16:30And stop talking about your mother
16:32She died years ago
16:33Adrian frowned
16:35Damien had abandoned Alessia
16:36Now he was claiming she was dead
16:39Adrian almost exposed the lie
16:40Then he remembered what Alessia had always said about Damien
16:44Their father was dead
16:45Even the grass over his grave was taller than both children
16:48Adrian's expression stiffened
16:50He could not condemn Damien without exposing his mother
16:53Damien mistook his silence for obedience
16:55Sit down and finish dinner
16:58We need the restroom
16:59Hey
17:01I'll go with you
17:03No
17:04We know the way back
17:06The children left before he could argue
17:09Should I follow them?
17:11No
17:12Put security on every exit
17:14As long as they stay inside the building
17:15Leave them alone
17:16Adrian has become so mature
17:18Only when he's taking care of his sister
17:20Yesterday he nearly crashed my entire research center
17:25Go ahead
17:26I'll wait here
17:27Lyra entered alone
17:29Julian finally had time to think
17:31The woman who had taken them from the airport
17:33Had photos of two children identical to him and Lyra
17:35That could not be a coincidence
17:37There was only one explanation
17:38She was their mother
17:39And she was alive
17:41Damien had lied to them for years
17:43He claimed their mother was dead
17:45While allowing Selina to remain close
17:47Selina always pretended to care about the children
17:49In private, she repeatedly hinted
17:51That she would marry Damien and give him more heirs
17:53Julian had always hated her
17:55Now their mother had returned
17:57Selina would never take her place
17:59Footsteps interrupted his thoughts
18:01He looked up
18:02A boy with his exact face stood in front of him
18:05Both boys froze
18:06It was like looking into a mirror
18:09Adrian had already suspected the truth
18:11Still, seeing Julian in person
18:13Meera rushed out of the women's restroom
18:15Wow, two Adrians
18:17Lyra slowly emerged behind her
18:20For the first time, all four siblings stood face to face
18:23Same eyes, same features
18:25Four children who should never have been separated
18:28We need somewhere private to talk
18:29Meera immediately agreed
18:31Julian gave Lyra a reassuring look
18:33Okay
18:35It was time to uncover the truth
18:37Minutes later, the four children found an empty private suite
18:40They sat around the table, ready to uncover the truth
18:43You've probably figured it out
18:45The four of us may be quadruplets
18:47Based on the birth order mom told me, I'm the oldest
18:50I'm Adrian Vale
18:51You're second, and she's third
18:53Meera's the youngest
18:54I'm Julian DeLacca, and she's Lyra
18:56You can call us Julian and Lyra
18:59It's good to finally meet you
19:02But mom was told you died during delivery
19:05So why are you here with the DeLuca family?
19:08Dad told us our mother died after giving birth
19:12We didn't know we had an older brother and a younger sister
19:15The two boys exchanged a look
19:17That doesn't matter right now
19:19We found each other
19:20And I can promise you one thing
19:22Mom is alive
19:23She's doing great
19:24And she never forgot you
19:26The doctors told her that you didn't survive
19:29Every time she thinks about you, she gets sad
19:32We never knew dad had taken you back to Vessor City
19:36Really?
19:37No one at DeLuca Lake Estate dared discuss their mother
19:40When the staff did gossip
19:41They called Alessia cruel
19:43And blamed her for Selena's injury
19:45Julian had never believed them
19:47Whenever he asked Damien, he received the same answer
19:49Their mother was dead
19:51Now he knew she was alive
19:53She had also missed him and Lyra for six years
19:55Of course it's true
19:57Do you want mom?
19:58Do you want to stay with her?
20:00Julian nodded without hesitation
20:03She pulled out her communication notebook
20:05And wrote one sentence
20:07Lyra likes mom too
20:09Lyra gave a shy smile
20:10Can Lyra not speak?
20:12She can
20:13But she developed selective mutis after a traumatic incident
20:16Sometimes she just can't make herself speak
20:19So she suddenly becomes mute?
20:21She stopped before finishing the word
20:23It's okay
20:23Don't be scared
20:24Mom is an amazing doctor
20:26She'll find a way to help you
20:28Lyra noted eagerly
20:30Once the four children understood the situation
20:32They formed a plan
20:33Mira and I will keep pretending to be you
20:35You and Lyra stay with mom and get close to her
20:37Why can't we tell mom the truth now?
20:39We can, just not yet
20:41If mom finds out dad took you from Mysteria
20:44She may come after him immediately
20:45And if dad discovers Mira and me
20:47He may fight her for custody of all four of us
20:49Mom is powerful
20:51But the DeLucco family has money, lawyers
20:53And an entire security network
20:54She may not win a custody battle against dad
20:56So we take this slowly
20:58We can't shock mom
20:59We let her notice the differences
21:00And discover the truth herself
21:01Okay, we follow the plan
21:04While the children were talking
21:05I realized they had been gone too long
21:07I left the private suite to look for them
21:09Damien had also noticed that Adrian and Mira had not returned
21:12He came out to search for them himself
21:14At the turn near the staircase
21:15He suddenly stopped
21:16A familiar figure had just disappeared around the hall
21:18It looked like Alessia
21:19Damien's expression instantly turned cold
21:21Six years ago
21:22Alessia had left behind a signed divorce agreement
21:24A brutal note
21:25And ten dollars
21:26Then she vanished
21:27The next news Damien received
21:29Was that two babies had been left outside DeLuca Lake Estate
21:31He had always believed Alessia abandoned her own children
21:34Whenever Julian and Lyra asked for their mother
21:37His anger returned
21:38That was why he told them she was dead
21:39Now that woman had dared to return
21:41Damien followed the figure immediately
21:43The moment I left the private suite
21:44I saw him
21:45I had returned to Vester City only hours ago
21:47Yet I had already run into my ex-husband
21:49I wanted nothing to do with my old marriage
21:51I hurried toward the restrooms
21:52Adrian?
21:53Mira?
21:54Are you in there?
21:55Damien appeared at the end of the hall
21:56He stopped there
21:57Certain he had trapped me
21:59Damien waited and waited
22:00But I still did not come out
22:02He checked his watch
22:03And lost patience
22:05Excuse me
22:06Could you check if anyone's inside?
22:08My friend disappeared
22:08And I can't find her
22:10Sure
22:10I'll check
22:12It's empty
22:13I checked every stall
22:14Your friend may have gone somewhere else
22:17Thank you
22:19Then he entered the men's restroom next door
22:21I breathed a quiet sigh of relief
22:23Still, I did not follow him out right away
22:25After waiting a little longer
22:27I carefully left the stall
22:28The hallway was empty
22:29Certain the danger had passed
22:30I hurried back to the private suite
22:32I never noticed Damien step out of the emergency stairwell behind me
22:34He stared after me
22:35Fury burning in his eyes
22:37Alessia Vale
22:38It really is you
22:40When I returned
22:41The children were already back
22:43What happened?
22:44Why were you running?
22:46Nothing
22:47Are you finished?
22:48If you are, let's leave
22:49I'm exhausted after the flight
22:50Then let's go home
22:52Annie had no objection
22:53Julian and Lyra said they were full
22:55The three women quickly left with the two children
22:58Damien returned to his own private suite with a dark expression
23:01Adrian remembered what Julian had told him
23:03Damien had a bad temper
23:05But he genuinely cared about Julian and Lyra
23:07He had also delayed any alliance with Selina
23:10Because the children opposed it
23:11That made Adrian dislike him a little less
23:13Dad
23:14We shouldn't have ditched security today
23:16Don't be angry
23:17I won't act so recklessly again
23:20Damien paused
23:21He had not expected an apology
23:23Good
23:24Make sure it doesn't happen again
23:25Are you finished?
23:27If you are, we're going home
23:28Adrian nodded and took Mira's hand
23:31Damien offered Adrian his other hand and led them out
23:33Go practice your handwriting
23:35I have business to handle
23:36I'll check on you later
23:38Adrian and Mira agreed and went upstairs
23:39Once they returned to DeLuca Lake Estate
23:41Damien sent them upstairs
23:43It was their first time inside the estate
23:45Yet they knew exactly where to go
23:46Julian had already told Adrian that their rooms were the first two on the right side of the second floor
23:50Damien was too distracted to notice anything unusual
23:54Find Alessia Valet
23:57Alessia?
23:58I thought Mrs. Valet was still in the Asteria Federation
24:00She's back
24:02I saw her at the VESA room tonight
24:03I want to know why she returned
24:05Yes, sir
24:05I'll investigate immediately
24:07Luke knew about the children and did not ask another question
24:09One thing seemed clear
24:10Damien and Alessia would never reconcile
24:14Mr. DeLuca, Selina Vale is here
24:16She says she's still worried about the children and wants to see them
24:18No
24:20Send her away
24:21After dinner, Sophie took us to my new home in Willamore Gated Residence
24:24The neighborhood was quiet, private, and heavily secureded
24:27The house also had a landscaped courtyard and plenty of greenery
24:30What do you think?
24:31Not bad, right?
24:33I like it
24:34I pushed the luggage inside without looking around
24:36That was painfully unconvincing
24:39What happened?
24:40You've been off since dinner
24:42She knew me too well to miss my distraction
24:44Sweethearts, go upstairs and pick your rooms
24:46I'll help you unpack later
24:47Okay
24:49Julian realized I wanted to speak to Sophie alone
24:51He took Lyra's hand and led her upstairs
24:53Once they were gone, I told Sophie about seeing Damien at the VESA room
24:57You came back today and already ran into him?
24:59What kind of cursed connection is that?
25:02Seeing him isn't the problem
25:04Adrian looked too much like Damien
25:05If they ever stood face to face, the truth would be obvious
25:08Even if he meets Adrian and Mira, he may not claim them
25:12Her careful tone made me look at her
25:13There's been a rumor in the old money circle for years
25:16Damien already has two children
25:17The DeLuke family keeps them under tight security so they're rarely seen in public
25:21And everyone believes their mother is Selena
25:24My fingers tightened around the suitcase handle
25:26Sophie watched my expression before continuing
25:28The strange part is that Damien still hasn't married her
25:31No one knows why
25:32Sophie had seen how badly that marriage had hurt me
25:35She did not want Damien to marry Selena either
25:37I kept my expression calm, but my chest tightened
25:39Damien and Selena had children together
25:41It made sense
25:42Six years ago, Damien had been desperate to divorce me
25:45Selena had always been the woman he wanted
25:47I had no reason to be surprised
25:49Still, I could not pretend the news meant nothing
25:53I'm fine
25:53They don't matter anymore
25:55It's all in the past
25:56If Damien has no interest in claiming my children, that's even better
25:59I came back for business
26:00I'm not interested in dragging old problems back into my life
26:02I'm exhausted tonight
26:04Take me to the office tomorrow and brief me on everything
26:07Deal
26:08Sophie did not push me
26:09Instead, she changed the subject
26:11I hired a vetted household caregiver for you
26:13She used to work for my family and starts tomorrow
26:16She's excellent with children and professionally trained in meal preparation
26:20Thank you
26:22Sophie left soon afterward
26:23I saw her out, then went upstairs
26:25Then I went upstairs to find the children
26:27Julian greeted me the moment I entered
26:30Mom
26:31Sweetheart, does your throat still hurt?
26:33Can you still not speak?
26:34Not yet
26:35Tell me honestly, does anything hurt?
26:38Then why did you suddenly stop talking?
26:40Nothing she had eaten that day should have Julian worried that his sister's identity would be exposed
26:43He had never lied before and his palms began to sweat
26:46Mom, I looked it up
26:47Some children experience selective mutatism because of environmental stress
26:51That may be what's happening to her
26:52We shouldn't pressure her
26:53You're a doctor, you know that could make it worse
26:55Once she adjusts to Vesper City, she may start speaking again
26:58His explanation made sense
26:59But as her mother, I could not stop worrying
27:02I'll take you for a full evaluation soon
27:04I'll feel better after a specialist checks you
27:06Lyra nodded
27:07I picked her up and looked at Julian
27:08It's late
27:10You can shower by yourself
27:11Your clothes are in the suitcase
27:12I'll help your sister, then unpack everything else
27:14Julian agreed
27:15Mom, can we sleep with you tonight?
27:18I was surprised
27:18My son rarely acted this clingy
27:20My heart melted
27:22Of course, come to my room after your shower
27:24Julian's face brightened instantly
27:26Later, both children climbed into my bed in cartoon pajamas
27:29They looked impossibly sweet
27:31Good night, sweethearts
27:32Both children blushed
27:34Their mother had kissed them
27:35Julian and Lyra exchanged delighted looks
27:38Good night, Mom
27:39When I laid down, both children immediately moved closer
27:43I held one in each arm
27:45The next morning, the household Carragher Sophie hired arrived at Willow Merrow
27:48Mrs. Vail, your children are absolutely adorable
27:51Good morning, Mrs. Carter
27:53Good morning, Mrs. Carter
27:54Julian greeted her politely
27:55While Lyra gave her a small bow
27:57She their manners into the kitchen
27:59Lee won Mrs. Card breakfast
28:00I have to visit the company today
28:01Stay home, listen to Mrs. Carter
28:03And call me if anything happens
28:04No hacking, no disappearing
28:05And no trouble
28:06Understood?
28:07Julian did not want me to leave
28:08Still, he agreed immediately
28:10Okay, Mom
28:10We know what we're doing
28:11I was not convinced
28:12In my experience, those two never stayed idle for long
28:15That morning, I reviewed Valais' local structure
28:17And met several senior executives
28:19By the time Sophie and I returned to her office
28:22I was exhausted
28:23I belong in a lab
28:24Talking to people is harder than developing a fragrance
28:26The famous Alella is socially awkward
28:28I'm not awkward
28:29I just don't like people
28:30What's the difference?
28:31You'll have to get used to it
28:32Expanding into Vesper City means dinners, private events, and investor meetings
28:37Fine
28:37Tell me what we're dealing with
28:39You developed Valais' core formulas and control its key patents
28:42Every major corporation Vessi wants access to them
28:44All five old money alliances have reached out
28:47Including DeLuca Holdings
28:48DeLuca Holdings is not an option
28:50I know, the other four are strong candidates
28:52Callaway Consortium has made the best offer
28:54Grant Callaway is one of the most powerful men of his generation
28:57His influence rivals Damien's
28:59He heard you were back
29:00And invited you to a private business gala tonight
29:02If Valais wants access to the right networks
29:05This is a good opportunity
29:07I had researched the local market before returning
29:10Sophie was right
29:11I'll go
29:13Good, I'll have a dress prepared
29:14My ex won't be there, right?
29:16He won't
29:17That night, I entered the Callaway Gala in a sapphire ground
29:20The ballroom went silent
29:23Damien arrived with Selena
29:24Then he saw me
29:26Alessia, is that really you, little sister?
29:29Who are you?
29:30Her smile froze
29:32Since you're here, you can examine Selena's leg
29:35You want Aletta to treat you?
29:37I do
29:39Grant, I'm Alessia Vallée
29:41The industry knows me as Aletta
29:43The entire ballroom fell silent
29:45Selena's face went white
29:47The expert she wanted was the woman she had ruined
29:50Then Luke arrived with the original hospital records
29:53Four babies had survived
29:55Two had been taken under forged authorization
29:58My children didn't die?
30:01You didn't abandon them?
30:04We were both lied to
30:06Then four children entered the ballroom
30:09Adrian stood beside Julian
30:10Mila held Lyra's hand
30:12Four identical faces exposed the truth
30:15Mom, we're sorry
30:16We switched places because we were afraid Dad would take us away
30:19You never have to apologize for wanting your mother
30:22Mom
30:23Damien immediately ordered a full investigation
30:25She had falsified the medical records and separated the babies
30:28Her social status collapsed overnight
30:31The Vail family removed her from the trust
30:33I'm sorry
30:34She also faced criminal charges
30:36The Vail family offers to restore your trust access
30:38I don't want it
30:40I refuse them both
30:42An apology can't erase six years
30:45I built Vaila without you
30:47I don't need your money, your trust, or your name
30:50Vaila entered Vesper City on my terms
30:52I kept control of every formula and patent
30:54Damien signed a shared custody agreement without fighting me
30:58I believed a lie and failed you
31:00Yes, you did
31:02I won't ask for forgiveness
31:03If you want another chance, earn it
31:06He respected my choices, my company, and my boundaries
31:08Most importantly, he became the father our children deserved
31:11I had returned to Vesper City with nothing
31:13I left with my children, my freedom, and a future I built myself
31:17This time, everything happened on my terms
31:20This time, everything happened on my terms
31:23you
31:24You