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00:02At my old tattoo studio, several guys forced me onto the tattoo chair.
00:06Ethan took off his tie and bound my wrist tightly.
00:10It's Sadie's first time tattooing someone.
00:12Don't make this harder for her.
00:14Cooperate.
00:15Then he walked out and shut the door.
00:19Sadie pulled on a pair of gloves and stared at the small ring tattooed over my heart.
00:24Actually, let's start here.
00:26You don't need this old ring anymore, do you?
00:29She poured the tattoo removal sensation over me.
00:31Pain tore through my chest.
00:32My body arched as the restraint stuck into my wrist.
00:35Sadie smiled and drove the needle into the damaged skin.
00:38I bit down on the gag.
00:40Tears mixing with the blood beneath me.
00:42My body had barely made it through the DNC.
00:44It couldn't take much more.
00:45My vision kept going dark.
00:46This was the 27th girl my husband, Ethan Hayes, had brought into my tattoo studio.
00:52Ethan was one of football's biggest stars.
00:54The star striker and captain of his club.
00:56Several of his teammates were betting on whether I would finally lose it this time.
01:00Hayes, you're really letting your wife tattooing your new sweetheart?
01:03What if she gets pissed and scars her for life?
01:06I didn't.
01:07My hand stayed perfectly steady.
01:09As I lowered the needle to Sadie's skin, laughter exploded from the waiting area.
01:14Dude, is your wife so mad she's gone numb?
01:18She's not numb.
01:20She's managed to stay Mrs. Hayes for 10 years.
01:23That proves it.
01:24Half an hour later, a blatantly sexual line was inked across Sadie's waist.
01:28Ethan gave it an approving look and slid one of his black cards across the counter.
01:32Sadie's been learning to tattoo.
01:33She wants a studio of her own.
01:35Starting tomorrow, she can have this one.
01:39You know I get attached.
01:40When she gets bored, I'll take you back.
01:42I didn't cry or make a scene.
01:44I took the card, grabbed my bag, and walked out.
01:47Ava Bennett!
01:48I pulled open the door, but a large hand slammed against it.
01:51Come on, don't leave yet.
01:52Ethan's got something else to say.
01:54I turned around.
01:55Ethan got up from the couch and ground his cigarette out beneath his shoe.
01:59His teammates went quiet, their eyes moving between us.
02:02Sadie instinctively grabbed his sleeve.
02:04Ethan, what? Something else?
02:08She's pregnant. It's mine.
02:11Okay.
02:12My flat answer killed every sound in the room.
02:14That's it? We've been married 10 years? You've got nothing to say?
02:19No one dared say a word.
02:21Of course I have something to say.
02:24I knew you'd...
02:25Let's get divorced.
02:26The room went dead silent for three full seconds.
02:31Ethan's breathing hitched.
02:32Then he yanked Sadie against him and kissed her hard.
02:37His teammates immediately started cheering.
02:39But his eyes stayed on me over her shoulder, waiting for my reaction.
02:42I ignored him, pushed open the door, and left.
02:44I had barely gotten into the car when someone smashed a bat at the window.
02:50Cracks and shot across the glass like a spiderweb.
02:52A shard grazed my forehead.
02:54Sorry, Ava.
02:55Ethan bought you this car.
02:57If you're dumping him, you don't get to keep it.
02:59Fine.
03:00Ethan walked out with an arm around Sadie.
03:02She leaned against him, then looked at the bag hanging from my arm.
03:06Ethan, that bag is gorgeous.
03:08Isn't it limited edition?
03:10Wanted.
03:11Then he looked at the guys standing by my car.
03:13They immediately started toward me.
03:15I ignored them and looked at Sadie.
03:17You really like taking my things, don't you?
03:19The corner of Ethan's mouth lifted, satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
03:22He thought I was finally jealous, finally willing to make a scene over him.
03:27Actually, it wasn't like I hadn't before.
03:29The first time I found lipstick on his shirt, I smashed his luxury car to pieces.
03:33He said he had been drunk and it was only a one-night stand.
03:37The second time I caught him walking out of a hotel with another girl.
03:40He said it meant nothing and told me not to make a big deal of it.
03:42I piled up a bag and watch he had given me in the garage and burned them.
03:46My fingers brushed the limited edition bag on my arm.
03:49Two weeks ago, Ethan had knelt before me and sworn he would change.
03:52The bag was his apology.
03:55If you like it, it's yours.
04:00Ava Bennett!
04:06Ava, I like your jacket too.
04:09Ethan pushed past the others and stole the warning.
04:11He grabbed my jaw.
04:12Take it off.
04:15I looked at his reddening eyes.
04:17A memory surfaced.
04:19Years ago, my drunk stepfather cornered me outside our apartment.
04:22My top tore in the struggle, buttons scattering across the ground.
04:25A young footballer in a club training jacket rushed over, yanked him off me, and slammed him to the ground.
04:29The cops took my stepfather away.
04:31The boy took off his jacket and wrapped it around me.
04:33That was Ethan, back when he was still fighting for a place on the first team.
04:36The boy who once told me,
04:37Don't be scared.
04:38I'm here.
04:39Where had he gone?
04:41I pulled the zipper all the way down.
04:43Underneath was a black tank top and a black ring tattoo stood clearly over my heart.
04:47Ethan's pupils contracted.
04:49When I was 23, he had asked me,
04:51What kind of engagement ring do you want someday?
04:54I want one I can never take off.
04:56Like his promise to love me.
04:58Forever.
04:59Ethan stared at me, his eyes slowly turning red.
05:01One word scraped out of his throat.
05:03Get out!
05:03I put on my clothes and walked away alone.
05:07Back at our apartment, Ethan was half kneeling by the couch, dabbing ointment on Sadie's tattoo.
05:14Sadie's eyes were red.
05:16He lowered his head and blew on it gently.
05:18I suddenly remembered that three years ago, I cut my finger while cooking.
05:21He drove to seven drugstores that night just to find the bandages that wouldn't irritate my skin.
05:26He came back sweaty, held my finger and blew on it for ages.
05:29How are you this careless?
05:30He kept muttering.
05:31Now he gave that same tenderness to someone else.
05:33I looked away, went to the bedroom, packed my ID and a few clothes, then headed for the door.
05:38Stop.
05:38Ethan grabbed my shoulders and forced me around.
05:40I said stop.
05:41Are you deaf?
05:42Sadie limped over.
05:44Ava, I know you don't like me.
05:46I put up with the pain while you tattooed me, but you even used cheap ink.
05:50Look at this.
05:51What if it scars?
05:52Ethan looked at the rash, his face darkening.
05:54You did this on purpose.
05:56Forget it.
05:57Maybe I misunderstood her.
05:58I'm sure Ava didn't mean to.
05:59The more she defended me, the colder Ethan looked.
06:02Apologize.
06:02I didn't move.
06:04I said apologize.
06:06He grabbed my wrist hard enough to make my bones ache.
06:08You did this to her.
06:10Is saying sorry really that hard?
06:12I looked at the hand around my wrist.
06:14It used to ruffle my hair and pat my back after nightmares.
06:17Now it was forcing me to bow to his new girl.
06:19I use the same professional ink I use on every client.
06:22You're still arguing?
06:24Ava, when did you get this cruel?
06:26Ethan, don't force her.
06:28It barely hurts.
06:29I can deal with it.
06:30Don't make me say it again.
06:32I looked at him for a long moment, then turned to Sadie.
06:34I'm sorry.
06:36Ethan froze.
06:37He clearly hadn't expected me to apologize so easily.
06:40After all, in my entire life, I had never bowed my head to anyone.
06:43Now I apologized.
06:45Not because I was wrong.
06:46Because I didn't care anymore.
06:47I turned and left.
06:49A few days later, I found a small studio for rent.
06:51I was starting over with nothing but my own work and my own name.
06:54But when I tried to pay the deposit, Ethan's black card was declined.
06:57My phone showed one message.
06:59At the same time, a text from Ethan popped up.
07:02Done playing around.
07:03Come home.
07:08I blocked him without hesitation.
07:09To him, this time was no different from all our other fights.
07:12I had always forgiven him, again and again, no matter what he did.
07:15He didn't know.
07:16This time was different.
07:17My friend Mason had just opened a small bar, so I started helping out there.
07:21One night, I was about to close when three guys from Ethan's entourage walked in and blocked the exit.
07:26Ethan followed with a cigarette between his lips.
07:28So this is where you've been hiding.
07:29He flicked ash onto the table I had just wiped clean.
07:31Come home.
07:33Sadie's pregnant.
07:35Her morning sickness is bad and she's picky about food.
07:39Make her something she can keep down and look after her.
07:42No.
07:43His face slowly darkened.
07:45One word came from his throat.
07:47Wreck it.
07:48The next second, one of the guys swung a chair into the living shelf.
07:51Glass exploded everywhere.
07:52Mason rushed out, only to be kicked to the floor, his head striking the counter.
07:55Blood ran down his temple as they kept kicking him in the ribs.
07:58I screamed at him.
07:59Make them stop!
08:01Stop!
08:04He gave a cold laugh, grabbed my chin, and blew smoke in my face.
08:10If you're begging, act like it.
08:12Another punch hit Mason.
08:13Ethan, please.
08:16My mind went blank.
08:17That's better.
08:18If you'd behaved sooner, you wouldn't have gotten hurt.
08:24He took my hand and led me after the broken glass and blood.
08:27In the car, his hand covered mine, our fingers locking together.
08:32Babe, how long has it been since we held hands like this?
08:35City light swept past the window.
08:37He had forgotten.
08:38Years ago, when he was turned away by Carbacca Club.
08:40No one believed he would make it.
08:42That night, I found him sitting alone in the rain.
08:44I held him close and told him not to give up.
08:47He lifted my cold hand to his lips and whispered,
08:50Even if the whole world shuts me out.
08:53As long as I have you, it's enough.
08:57Babe, I'll hold your hand forever.
09:01Neither of us spoke again.
09:06When we got home, I went straight to the kitchen.
09:08Two hours later, I brought out the chicken and rice soup.
09:10Sadie turned around with a marker in her hand.
09:12Ava, look. Isn't it pretty?
09:14My pupils shrank.
09:15I had spent 40 days in the Rockies studying alpine wildflowers for that tattoo design.
09:19Altitude sickness left me dehydrated, and the sun peeled the skin off my neck.
09:22Then I spent weeks drawing every line by hand.
09:24I was sure the piece could win at next month's International Tattoo Expo.
09:27Now Sadie had covered the flower in black marker.
09:30Looks good. You've got talent.
09:32My head went blank.
09:34She had destroyed my weeks of work like it meant nothing.
09:36I lunged at her and slapped her.
09:37Ethan shoved me away.
09:38My head struck the corner of the table.
09:39A sharp cramp hit my stomach as warmth spread between my legs.
09:43Ethan's people shrank as he instinctively stepped toward me.
09:46Ethan, something was wrong with the suit.
09:49I only took one sip, and now my stomach hurts.
09:51The concern in his eyes instantly turned cold.
09:53Sadie's lips curved.
09:54Ethan picked her up and headed for the door.
09:59You know I waited 10 years for this child.
10:01If anything happens to Sadie, I'll never forgive you.
10:05An old football injury left Ethan with almost no chance of having a child.
10:10Ethan, take me to the hospital.
10:12I hadn't even known I was pregnant.
10:13I only knew I wanted to save my baby.
10:15Then everything went black.
10:19When I woke up again, the nurse told me I had lost the baby.
10:21I stared at the ceiling as a memory surface.
10:23If we ever have a kid, I'll give them everything.
10:25In the middle of our most passionate night, he whispered,
10:28You were bleeding heavily, so we had to perform an emergency DNC.
10:31I just need you to sign these forms.
10:32I hesitated, then called Ethan.
10:33I wish we'd met sooner.
10:35Maybe we could have had this years ago.
10:37It's not too late.
10:38The doctor said I might never have kids.
10:40And somehow you got pregnant.
10:42But Ava?
10:43A kiss cut her off.
10:44Don't mention her.
10:46She's bad luck.
10:48My fingers dug into my palm.
10:52I hung up and signed my name.
10:54My phone buzzed.
10:56Sadie had texted me.
10:57Ethan booked a luxury hotel for our wedding.
10:58Your tattoo studio and your husband.
11:00I'll take both.
11:01A photo came with it.
11:02Ethan had his head lowered, kissing the words I had tattooed around her waist.
11:06I stared at it for three seconds.
11:07Then I remembered our wedding day.
11:08No wedding dress, no grand venue, no guests.
11:12But that night, Ethan cooked dinner himself and made four dishes in a suit.
11:17He said it in front of me, his eyes read.
11:20When I succeed, I'll give you a real ring and the wedding you deserve.
11:26Years passed.
11:27He became one of the country's biggest football stars, worth over $100 million.
11:32But that wedding never came.
11:34With Ethan's card deactivated and my savings running low,
11:37I left the hospital early.
11:40Outside, my legs barely held me up.
11:44Black SUV stopped at the curb.
11:50Ethan got out carrying Sadie,
11:52but paused when he saw my pale face.
11:55This is my fault.
11:56Put me down.
11:57Go help Ava.
11:58I can walk.
11:59Ethan didn't.
12:01Ava's tougher than that.
12:03She worked 20-hour shifts to help pay for my career and never complained once.
12:07Now she gets a little hurt and suddenly she can barely stand.
12:10I've been too good to her all these years.
12:12Ethan, I think Ava's leaving.
12:14He set Sadie in the backseat and turned toward me.
12:17You did this to her.
12:19You're not leaving until you apologize.
12:21I pulled out my phone and called my lawyer.
12:24Draft the divorce papers.
12:25I don't want anything.
12:26I just want out.
12:27His face darkened.
12:28He snatched the phone from my hand, threw it down, and crushed it under his shoe.
12:32All this because I told you to apologize?
12:35You're marrying her anyway.
12:37I'm just getting out of your way!
12:39Ethan's chest rose sharply.
12:41Then he shoved his phone in front of me.
12:44My grandmother lay in a hospital bed, surrounded by tubes.
12:47My breath stopped.
12:49The hospital called yesterday.
12:51Her condition got worse, and she needs surgery.
12:55But can you pay for it?
12:59I can earn the money!
13:01Maybe.
13:02But can she wait that long?
13:04The surgery has to happen today.
13:08Fine, I'll apologize.
13:11If you really mean it, Ava, be my model.
13:13I've been practicing a lot more since Ethan gave me the studio.
13:16You can tell me how I'm doing.
13:17Before I could refuse, Ethan pulled me into the SUV.
13:20At my old tattoo studio, several guys forced me onto the tattoo chair.
13:24Ethan took off his tie and bound my wrist tightly.
13:28It's Sadie's first time tattooing someone.
13:30Don't make this harder for her.
13:32Cooperate.
13:33Then he walked out and shut the door.
13:37Sadie pulled on a pair of gloves and stared at the small ring tattooed over my heart.
13:42Actually, let's start here.
13:45You don't need this old ring anymore, do you?
13:47She poured the tattoo removal sensation over me.
13:49Pain tore through my chest.
13:51My body arched as the restraint stuck into my wrist.
13:53Sadie smiled and drove the needle into the damaged skin.
13:56I bit down on the gag.
13:58Tears mixing with the blood beneath me.
14:00My body had barely made it through the DNC.
14:02It couldn't take much more.
14:03My vision kept going dark.
14:05I didn't know how long it had been when a phone started ringing.
14:07Then a doctor's voice came through.
14:11I'm sorry.
14:12Your grandmother passed away suddenly in the early hours of the morning.
14:15Our condolences.
14:16The next morning, Ethan returned to the studio.
14:18From outside, he saw the shattered glass and quickened his pace.
14:21The white tattoo chair was soaked in blood.
14:23The hospital form lay on the floor, half covered in red.
14:26Ethan picked it up.
14:27Then his eyes froze on the bold words of the miscarriage medical report.
14:32Ethan froze in place as he stared at the words on the report.
14:36His pupils suddenly shrinking.
14:38When?
14:39When was she pregnant?
14:41He looked down at the blood on the tattoo chair.
14:44Bright red.
14:45Painfully clear.
14:46Already half-dried.
14:48Where did this blood come from?
14:49No one answered him.
14:51The air was filled with the metallic smell of blood and burnt skin.
14:54It was nauseating.
14:55His legs suddenly gave out Ethan Hayes,
14:58the football star who always stood above everyone else.
15:00had never looked this broken before.
15:02Sadie rushed in from the doorway.
15:04Her face changed when she saw the blood everywhere.
15:07Ethan, what happened?
15:08Do you need to go to the hospital?
15:09Ethan stared at the report in his hands.
15:12The handwriting was crooked.
15:14Ava's handwriting had never looked like this.
15:16But these three words looked like they had been written by someone barely holding on.
15:21A memory suddenly flashed through Ethan's mind.
15:25That day, Ava had brought out the soup.
15:27Sadie accused her of doing something to it.
15:30And he had pushed Ava away while protecting Sadie.
15:34You told me the soup was wrong.
15:36You told me she put something in it and tried to hurt you.
15:41But she was pregnant.
15:45How is that possible?
15:47She must have been jealous that I was carrying your child.
15:50She must have planned this to make you feel guilty.
15:54What?
15:55Sadie rushed over.
15:57But Ethan pushed her away and called Ava.
16:01He called her over and over.
16:04Not a single call was answered.
16:06He stood there for two seconds.
16:13Then he remembered yesterday outside the hospital.
16:16Ava had been wearing a hospital gown.
16:18Her face pale.
16:19Her body swaying in the wind.
16:21He thought she was just like before.
16:23After every fight, she would wait for him to come back.
16:26But this time, she didn't.
16:28A wave of unease suddenly gripped Ethan.
16:32He rushed out, got into his car, and drove straight to the hospital.
16:37Ava Bennett, she was discharged yesterday.
16:40Why was she admitted?
16:41The nurse checked the records.
16:44Emergency desayqué after a miscarriage.
16:46Ethan froze.
16:48She called the ambulance herself.
16:50She was already bleeding heavily when they arrived.
16:53The nurse looked at him.
16:54If she had arrived any later, she could have died.
16:57Sadie followed behind him.
16:59She did it on purpose.
17:01She knew she was pregnant, but she didn't tell you because she wanted you to feel guilty.
17:05Ethan's heart tightened.
17:06No, Ava wasn't that kind of person.
17:09He knew how much she had wanted a child.
17:13The nurse looked at him differently, and her voice turned colder.
17:18She had never received any treatment.
17:20He didn't even know she was pregnant.
17:24Sadie wanted to say something else.
17:26Ethan turned around and stared at her.
17:28Ethan, I was only guessing.
17:29I'm just worried about you.
17:31I don't want to see you hurt.
17:32Ethan looked at Sadie's tears falling one by one.
17:34So fast.
17:35So familiar.
17:36But he suddenly couldn't remember the last time Ava had cried.
17:39It felt like he had never seen her cry before.
17:41Not when she worked 20-hour shifts to support his football career.
17:44Not when she stayed beside him after clubs rejected him.
17:47Again and again.
17:49Not even when he left her tied to that tattoo chair.
17:52His chest tightened.
17:54Had she cried when she was lying alone on the operating table?
17:57His phone rang.
17:59Ethan immediately took it out.
18:01But the screen didn't show Ava's name.
18:04Mr. Hayes, I'm Ms. Bennett's attorney.
18:06The divorce agreement has been sent to your email.
18:09Ethan tightened his grip on the phone.
18:11What about her grandmother?
18:12Her surgery?
18:13Tell Ava I'll pay for everything.
18:15Mr. Hayes, you still don't know?
18:18What?
18:19Ms. Bennett's grandmother passed away early this morning.
18:23Ethan opened his mouth, but no words came out.
18:27The phone slipped from his ear, hit the floor, and the screen shattered.
18:36Ethan, people can't come back once they're gone.
18:39Don't be too sad.
18:40Try to let go.
18:41He suddenly pushed her away.
18:44Ethan?
18:45Ethan looked at her, but there was no longer the concern or tenderness he used to have.
18:50Only annoyance.
18:51He grabbed his car keys and turned to leave, completely ignoring Sadie's cries behind him.
18:57Ethan drove straight to the law firm.
18:59The lawyer remained calm.
19:01Sorry, I can't reveal my client's whereabouts.
19:03But Ms. Bennett also said that if you agree to sign the papers, she will appear herself.
19:07A name flashed through Ethan's mind.
19:10Mason.
19:10He had taken Ava in when she had nowhere to go.
19:14So now, Ethan rushed to the bar.
19:21Where is my wife?
19:22Did you hide her?
19:24Mason took out his phone and dialed the police.
19:27Ethan Hayes, you have five minutes to leave.
19:31I really came here to find her.
19:33I didn't bring anyone with me.
19:39You still have the nerve to come looking for her?
19:42What do you mean?
19:47Look at this.
19:51Take it off.
19:53Ava pulled down her zipper.
19:56The fabric slipped down and fell at her feet.
19:59He watched himself rush forward, grab her chin, and force her to apologize to Sadie.
20:03The comments below the video had already reached tens of thousands.
20:14Who posted this?
20:17Wasn't it you?
20:19Then it must have been the woman beside you.
20:22Impossible.
20:23Sadie wouldn't...
20:24How wouldn't she?
20:26She was willing to sleep with a married man.
20:28Do you really think she has any bottom line left?
20:31Ethan stood there, unable to move.
20:34He remembered Ava standing in the wind, her hair covering her face.
20:38She must have thought of something.
20:39That was why she had taken off her clothes so decisively.
20:42His fingers brushed over the diamond ring tattoo on the screen, and his chest suddenly tightened.
20:47The same place.
20:49He had one, too.
20:50It was the night before their wedding.
20:52The needle pierced his skin, and a bead of blood appeared.
20:56Ava lowered her head and gently blew on it.
21:00Does it hurt?
21:02No.
21:05Liar.
21:06Really?
21:07It hurts less than what you went through.
21:11An hour later, a black ring tattoo appeared over his heart.
21:14Exactly the same as the one over hers.
21:17This is a wedding ring you can never take off.
21:21What if we get divorced?
21:26How could I ever let that happen?
21:28But in their third year of marriage, he started getting tired.
21:32He had gotten married in his early 20s, while his friends were still changing girlfriends at nightclubs.
21:37And he had already been called Mrs. Hayes' husband for three years.
21:42He started finding that tattoo annoying.
21:44Every time he took off his clothes, the black ring on his chest reminded him that he was a married
21:49man.
21:50So later, he stopped taking his shirt off.
21:53He kept his shirt on, only undoing a few buttons.
21:56The women he dated after that changed faster and faster.
21:59The promises he made became as casual as everyday words.
22:02There were too many.
22:04He couldn't remember them anymore.
22:06He only remembered that whenever Ava got angry, he just needed to comfort her afterwards.
22:11But this time, it was different.
22:14When he returned home, he looked through Ava's tattoo dress.
22:18When he saw the blackened sketch of the alpine wildflower design, he suddenly remembered something.
22:25He took out his phone and booked the earliest flight.
22:31The venue was huge, packed with people.
22:33I didn't expect to see him here.
22:35Through the crowd, Ethan pushed his way toward me.
22:37I was crouching beside a model, my hair tied up, revealing a section of my pale neck.
22:41Soon, petals slowly appeared on the model's skin.
22:43He recognized it.
22:44It was the alpine wildflower design.
22:46The judges gathered around, discussing quietly.
22:48Some nodded.
22:49Others raised their cameras to take photos.
22:51My lips were slightly pressed together, and my brows were faintly furrowed.
22:54It was the exact same expression I had when I tattooed him years ago.
22:57An hour later, I put down the tattoo machine and stood up.
23:01Then I explained the concept behind the piece to the judges.
23:04This flower represents the universe reincarnation and completion.
23:08But my design is not a perfect circle.
23:10It is missing a piece.
23:13Because true completeness is not about having no flaws.
23:17It is about accepting them.
23:19The venue fell silent for a moment.
23:20Then thunderous applause erupted.
23:23There was no surprise.
23:25I won first place.
23:26Ethan stood outside the crowd, a sharp pain spreading through his chest.
23:33After the awards ceremony ended, he pushed through the crowd and stopped in front of me.
23:38Ava.
23:41Mr. Hayes, what is it?
23:44Come home with me.
23:47Please.
23:48Those were the first three words he had begged me for in his entire life.
23:51Before I could answer, hurried footsteps and high heels came from behind me.
23:55Ethan, what about our wedding?
23:58The hotel is booked.
24:00The invitations are already sent out.
24:02Ethan didn't look at her.
24:03His eyes stayed on me, as if he was afraid I would disappear the next second.
24:07I promised you.
24:09I promised I would give you the wedding you deserved.
24:13I smiled.
24:15So this wedding is for me?
24:18Yes.
24:18I lowered my head and opened my phone.
24:20Sadie's messages appeared one after another.
24:22The wedding is at the most luxurious hotel in the city.
24:25The cake has five tiers.
24:26The top tier has our names on it.
24:28We've even picked names for the baby.
24:29If it's a boy, Ethan Jr.
24:30If it's a girl, Ella.
24:31Do you like them?
24:36Attached was a wedding plan.
24:37The names of the bride and groom were written clearly.
24:40Ethan, do you see it?
24:41I turned the screen toward him.
24:42His pupils suddenly shrank.
24:43This is the wedding you said you wanted to give me?
24:45Ethan, I'm embarrassed for you.
24:47Ethan immediately panicked.
24:49Ava, that was something she arranged herself.
24:51I didn't...
24:52I looked straight at him.
24:54Without your permission, would she dare do that?
24:58Don't tell me she had your child all by herself.
25:01I knew about your pregnancy.
25:03I'm sorry.
25:04I'm sorry about your grandmother, too.
25:06Those words suddenly came back to me.
25:08Like someone tearing open a wound that had barely healed and asking,
25:11Hey, are you okay?
25:13I said nothing.
25:15I turned and walked away.
25:17The car door opened behind me.
25:20Footsteps chased after me.
25:23He grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the car.
25:27Sadie ran over, breathing heavily, and knocked on the window.
25:32Ethan, take me with you.
25:34Open the door.
25:39Ethan didn't even look at her.
25:41The headlights quickly disappeared into the end of the street
25:43and merged into the traffic.
25:44Ava, let's go on our honeymoon.
25:46For a moment, I thought I heard wrong.
25:47What did you say?
25:48Our honeymoon.
25:49His eyes were red.
26:18You told me you wanted to come to Tokyo Tower.
26:20He sang love songs to me.
26:23Our ways to do.
26:26On a gondola in Venice, he rode the boat alone and said he wished he could travel with me to
26:31the end of the world.
26:32I sat at the back of the boat watching the ripples spread across the water, one circle after another, like
26:37the days we could never get back.
26:41Every time we arrived in a new city, he booked the best hotels and the best restaurants.
26:45Every night before bed, he told me good night.
26:47Good night.
26:48A month later, his patience ran out.
26:49He asked why I was still angry.
26:51I'm not.
26:52He became anxious.
26:54What else do you want me to do?
26:56I thought it was time.
26:57I took the divorce agreement from my bag and handed it to him.
26:59Sign it.
27:00He stared at the paper, his eyes instantly turning red.
27:03Ava Bennett, are you just taking advantage of the fact that I love you?
27:07You love me?
27:08You love another woman at the same time.
27:10Like food, you want to try everything.
27:12But after tasting everything, you only think losing me would be a waste.
27:15His face flushed.
27:16The veins on his forehead bulged.
27:19The next day, he bought a castle and locked me in the attic.
27:22Fine.
27:23I'll give you what you want.
27:26I'll marry her.
27:28Sadie's message arrived soon after.
27:30Thank you, Ava, Ethan, and I are getting married at the castle.
27:33He already signed your divorce agreement.
27:35From now on, I'll be the lady of this castle, and you'll be my servant.
27:38Their wedding was grand.
27:39The news was everywhere.
27:40Rumors spread that Ethan Hayes had bought an entire castle overseas for his lover.
27:44I was finally released from the attic.
27:46But an electronic ankle monitor was locked around my leg.
27:49Not because he wanted to set me free.
27:51Only because Sadie needed a servant.
27:53Her stomach was already showing.
27:59She walked slowly with one hand supporting her waist, looking like the true mistress of
28:03the castle.
28:04Ava, the soup is too hot.
28:06Are you trying to burn me?
28:07I took it back.
28:08I blew on it until it cooled, then brought it to her again.
28:10She took one sip and spat it back into the bowl.
28:13It's cold now.
28:14Make it again.
28:14Ethan sat by the fireplace with a glass of whiskey in his hand.
28:17He didn't even look at me.
28:18When I brought the third bowl, Sadie took a sip and nodded in satisfaction.
28:22Kneel down and hand it to me.
28:24I want you to kneel.
28:25I didn't move.
28:27Ethan, look at her.
28:28She can't even do such a small thing.
28:30Ethan finally looked up and glanced at me.
28:32Do it.
28:33Three months later, Sadie was in the final stage of her pregnancy.
28:36Her whole body was swollen.
28:37She made me massage her day and night.
28:40One day, she suddenly asked.
28:41Ava, the baby you lost.
28:43Was it a boy or a girl?
28:45I instinctively looked at Ethan.
28:46He stood by the window with his back facing me.
28:49Ethan told me your body was too weak.
28:51That even if you got pregnant, you wouldn't be able to keep it.
28:54You should take good care of me.
28:56Later, I'll have more children for you to raise.
29:01Sadie became more and more arrogant.
29:03Breakfast had to be handed to her while I was kneeling.
29:06The water for her feet had to be tested three times.
29:08Even the way I folded her towels had to be redone five times.
29:12That day, she made me kneel on the floor and clean it.
29:14She walked over carrying a bowl of hot soup and suddenly said she lost her balance.
29:18The entire bowl of boiling soup poured onto the top of my left foot.
29:21She covered her mouth and smiled.
29:23Oops.
29:24Why weren't you more careful?
29:25The electronic ankle monitor tightened around my swollen ankle.
29:28The soup flowed down my foot, burning through my skin with unbearable pain.
29:32I didn't make a sound.
29:34Ethan sat on the couch reading documents.
29:36He only lifted his eyes and glanced at me.
29:38That night, the door to my attic opened.
29:40Ethan walked in, holding a tube of burn ointment.
29:42He crouched beside the bed and reached for my foot.
29:45Hold back.
29:46I'll apply it myself.
29:49Unlock the monitor on my ankle.
29:51He lowered his head and looked at the electronic restraint.
29:54The red light blinked.
29:54It was wrapped around my swollen ankle, leaving a dark purple mark.
30:00I looked at him.
30:01You don't want me to get infected, do you?
30:03His expression loosened for a moment.
30:05A flicker of struggle appeared in his eyes.
30:07But he still unlocked the monitor.
30:09Before dawn, Ethan was woken by urgent knocking.
30:11Ethan, my stomach hurts so much.
30:14I think the baby is coming.
30:16But the only thought that flashed through his mind was another person.
30:19He hurried to the attic, pushed open the door, and found I was gone.
30:22The electronic ankle monitor was left on the pillow.
30:25Beside it was a note.
30:26Only four words.
30:28Don't look for me.
30:29Ethan's fingers tightened around the note until his knuckles turned white.
30:32Ethan, please take me to the hospital.
30:34It hurts so much.
30:36When Sadie was pushed into the delivery room, Ethan was still clutching that note tightly.
30:40He took out his phone, then put it away.
30:42He opened Abba's chat, then closed it again.
30:44That red line was still there.
30:46The words, don't look for me, pierced his eyes like needles.
30:49The delivery room door finally opened.
30:51The doctor removed his mask, his expression heavy.
30:54The mother had complications during delivery.
30:56We couldn't save the baby.
30:57We did everything we could.
30:58Ethan froze.
30:59His vision went dark for a moment, and his legs weakened.
31:02From inside came Sadie's heartbreaking cries.
31:04My baby!
31:05The voice grew farther and farther away, like it was coming from underwater.
31:12He leaned against the wall and slowly slid down.
31:14The ring tattoo over his heart suddenly started to hurt.
31:17His vision went black, his body collapsed to the floor.
31:20The hallway instantly fell into chaos.
31:22I returned home.
31:23This was the first time I appeared in public after winning first place at the Tokyo Tattoo Competition.
31:27The media rushed to interview me.
31:29Miss Bennett, where have you been for the past six months?
31:32No comment.
31:33It wasn't because I wanted to protect Ethan.
31:35I just didn't want to bring up that painful past again.
31:38Then is it true that you and Mr. Hayes are divorced?
31:40Yes, we are legally divorced.
31:42Miss Bennett, there are rumors that Mr. Hayes paid for your award.
31:44How do you respond?
31:47Before that, all my credit cards had already been frozen by him.
31:50I borrowed the entry fee from a friend.
31:52The flight ticket was paid with my last savings.
31:55My competition piece was created from the inspiration I found during my trip to the mountains.
32:02The entire venue fell silent for a few seconds.
32:04Then camera shutters exploded.
32:06The next day, the news exploded.
32:08Ethan freezing his ex-wife's credit cards.
32:10Cheating during marriage.
32:11The video of him forcing his ex-wife to take off her clothes.
32:14And Sadie showing off their relationship online.
32:17Everything was exposed.
32:18People dug up the women Ethan had been involved with over the years.
32:21From models to influencers.
32:23From nightclubs to hotels.
32:25The timelines overlapped in a shocking way.
32:27Public opinion completely turned against him.
32:29My account gained millions of followers overnight.
32:32My messages were filled with support and encouragement.
32:35The day Ethan returned home, the media surrounded him at the airport.
32:38He wore a black baseball cap pulled low.
32:40His beard was unshaved.
32:42His eyes were sunken.
32:43Mr. Hayes, is it true that you froze your ex-wife's credit cards?
32:46Mr. Hayes, how do you respond to the cheating allegations?
32:49Mr. Hayes, is it true that you were removed from the family board?
32:51He didn't say a word.
32:52He lowered his head and walked forward, protected by his bodyguards, as he left the terminal.
32:56Semelow shouted behind him.
32:58Mr. Hayes, your ex-wife's tattoo commissions are now worth seven figures.
33:01Do you regret it?
33:06His footsteps stopped for a moment.
33:07Then he got into the car later.
33:09I heard that Ethan had been kicked out of the Hayes family.
33:12Most of his assets had been frozen.
33:14The reason they urgently called him back was only because they needed him to donate an organ to his half
33:18-brother.
33:19After they got what they needed from him, they sent him overseas.
33:22He was never allowed to return.
33:24Sadie didn't get a better ending either.
33:26After losing the baby, she broke down mentally.
33:28Every day, she held a pillow and called it her son.
33:31One night, while the nanny wasn't paying attention, she secretly ran outside.
33:34She fell off a cliff.
33:35And I opened my new studio in the west side of the city.
33:38Many people came on opening day.
33:40The media lined up outside with cameras.
33:42I wore a white suit and smiled as I cut the ribbon and shook hands with everyone.
33:45My social media count surpassed 8 million followers.
33:48The sunlight outside was bright.
33:50The glass doors of the studio reflected my figure.
33:52The faded ring tattoo over my heart had already been covered by the alpine wildflower design.
33:57Layer upon layer of petals bloomed.
33:59At the center was a snow-covered mountain.
34:01The mountain I climbed alone.
34:03And now, flowers were blooming there.