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00:00I've been able to see ghosts since the day I was born.
00:03Mom and dad hated me for it.
00:06But they spoiled their adopted daughter, Rosalind,
00:09even setting her up with Mafia boss Atticus Vancroft.
00:14Unfortunately, a car crash left Atticus in a coma.
00:18In our living room, Mrs. Vancroft demanded Rosalind honor the engagement.
00:24Spend my life playing nurse to a vegetable?
00:27Hell no!
00:27That was when I saw Atticus's ghost.
00:30What a heartless b****.
00:32Soon as I wake up, I'm giving 20 million to whoever stays by my side.
00:36She will regret it.
00:37At that, I raised a shaking hand.
00:39What if I marry him instead?
00:41I thought Rosalind would stop me.
00:43After all, she lived to ruin my life.
00:46But this time, she just laughed.
00:49Jesus, are you really that desperate?
00:51The guy's brain dead. He can't even get it up.
00:53I kept my head down and didn't argue.
00:55A ticket out of this hell, plus 20 million bucks?
00:59I couldn't wait to seal the deal.
01:01You told me your sister bullied you.
01:04You fire!
01:05His sheer rage filled the air, dropping the temperature in the room.
01:09I hunched my shoulders and stayed quiet.
01:12God, I was hungry.
01:14I stepped up to Mrs. Vancroft.
01:17I'm Delia, the real daughter of this family.
01:20I'm more than willing to marry Atticus.
01:22The ghost frowned and drifted closer, sizing me up and down.
01:26I just pretended he wasn't even there.
01:28I can cook.
01:29I know basic physical therapy, and I'm very patient.
01:33My parents quickly chimed in.
01:35She's used to looking after people.
01:36Plus, look at her size.
01:37She's got the muscle.
01:38She's a perfect fit.
01:40A soft smile crossed Mrs. Vancroft's face as she gripped my hand.
01:45Then it settled.
01:46I'm leaving him to you.
01:48Rosalind let out a harsh laugh from behind us.
01:51Wow.
01:52A cursed freak and a half-dead vegetable?
01:55What a fairy tale romance.
01:56I was a f***ing idiot.
01:58The minute I open my eyes, Delia gets the money.
02:01I'll make that toxic b***h pay.
02:03I kept a straight face, but inside I was praying.
02:0620 million.
02:07You better keep that promise.
02:09Half an hour later, I saw Atticus in a private ICU room.
02:13Tubes were hooked up all over him.
02:15He wasn't moving an inch, but damn, he was still hot.
02:19His brain surgery was a success, but waking up takes time.
02:23Mrs. Vancroft sounded exhausted.
02:26The doctors say a coma patient needs someone talking to them every day.
02:30It keeps their brain active.
02:32But I have to manage the docs.
02:34I just don't have the time.
02:36Rosalind was supposed to do it, but...
02:38Mrs. Vancroft sighed, her voice trailing off.
02:42So from now on, you're his lifeline.
02:44Please talk to him.
02:46The ghost stood by the bed, staring down at his own body.
02:49I can't believe Rosalind just bailed on me.
02:52All I need is someone to read me the market reports.
02:55Is that so hard?
02:57I hope this big girl can actually pull it off.
02:59Listening to him complain, I finally figured it out.
03:03He wasn't dead.
03:04His soul was just disconnected.
03:06The moment he woke up, he'd go right back into his body.
03:09I thought about it and turned to Mrs. Vancroft.
03:12I'll read him the news every day.
03:14The ghost scoffed.
03:16His favorite movies and music, on loop 24-7.
03:19He raised an eyebrow.
03:21And if you don't mind, I'll bathe him myself.
03:23His face burned bright red.
03:25Wait, bathe me?
03:26Like, naked?
03:29All right then.
03:30I'm counting on you.
03:32The ghost turned to her, trying to grab her attention.
03:34Mom, wait.
03:35Don't let her see me naked.
03:37But she couldn't hear a thing,
03:38and walked right out of the room.
03:40He stood frozen in place,
03:42his face still burning.
03:43I had to look away, just so I wouldn't laugh in his face.
03:47The next morning, Mrs. Vancroft walked in while I was shaving him.
03:52Atticus was doing much better,
03:54starting to look like himself again.
03:56Her eyes scanned the room and landed on my suitcase.
03:59She looked a bit touched.
04:03Delia, you don't have to sleep in here, you know.
04:05You can take a guest room in the main house.
04:07I smiled.
04:08I'd rather stay here, just in case.
04:10That completely won Atticus over.
04:12Honestly, Rosalind wouldn't even come close.
04:14Yep, I definitely passed his little test.
04:17I started watching his ghost.
04:19My gut told me,
04:20if he wandered too far,
04:22he'd never make it back.
04:23He figured it out too,
04:25mostly staying put.
04:26The only time he risked leaving
04:28was for Rosalind.
04:30While I took care of his body,
04:31his ghost would mutter to himself,
04:34How'd she know I like opera?
04:36Too bad she doesn't know my absolute favorite food is pizza.
04:38Apples every day.
04:39God, I'm sick of seeing them.
04:40The very next day,
04:42I brought in a whole box of pizza.
04:44I popped the lid open right in front of him.
04:48All right, boss,
04:49six slices are eight.
04:50Take a guess.
04:51Pushing my luck a bit,
04:52I bent his fingers into a six,
04:54then an eight.
04:56Stop messing with me.
04:57Do you even know who I am?
04:59I'm not your toy.
05:01But he got over it pretty fast.
05:02As that rich, cheesy smell filled the room,
05:06his survival instinct kicked into overdrive.
05:09The guy was ready to fight for his life just for a bite.
05:13I'd kill for a slice.
05:15Wake up!
05:15Wake up!
05:16The moment he said that,
05:17his vitals on the monitor went crazy.
05:20I chuckled.
05:21He actually looked pretty cute like this.
05:23It was worlds apart from the cold,
05:25intimidating boss lying in front of me.
05:28Believe it or not, I've never had this before,
05:30so thanks.
05:32The ghost suddenly fell silent.
05:34Mrs. Vancroove thinks I'm suffering here.
05:36She doesn't know I was the family maid back home.
05:38Parents, Rosalind, grandparents, everyone.
05:41She doesn't know I was the family maid back home.
05:43He drifted closer, watching me in silence.
05:46I finally felt at ease.
05:48And that was when I found out
05:49the ruthless Dawn was fighting back tears.
05:53Her parents ignore their real flesh and blood,
05:55but spluff that adopted brat.
05:58What is wrong with them?
06:00Once I wake up,
06:02I'm making that family pay.
06:03That actually touched me a little,
06:05but honestly,
06:06I was only here for the money.
06:08That 20 million was all that mattered.
06:11I kept pretending he wasn't there,
06:13but I gave him everything he asked for.
06:16He stayed by my side,
06:18watching my every move.
06:20One day,
06:20I was stretching Atticus's fingers.
06:23Suddenly,
06:23his hand twitched on its own.
06:26Even his ghost was stunned.
06:27My nerves,
06:29my muscles,
06:29it's all coming back.
06:32I'm waking up soon.
06:33The news got to Mrs. Vancroft fast.
06:36Medical specialists rushed in to check on him.
06:40Rosalind showed up too.
06:42She shot a disgusted look at the guy on the bed.
06:45Then she dragged me out into the hall.
06:51I heard Atticus is waking up.
06:53I didn't answer.
06:55Don't you dare look at me like that,
06:56you freak.
06:57Beside me,
06:58the ghost gritted his teeth.
06:59What is wrong with you,
07:00Delia?
07:01Fight back!
07:03Fine.
07:04If you won't do it,
07:05I will.
07:06He threw a punch,
07:07but it only stirred up a cold breeze.
07:10He couldn't even touch her.
07:12Rosalind scoffed,
07:13poking me hard in the chest.
07:16When he wakes up,
07:17you better stay away.
07:18I saved him.
07:19Got it?
07:21He's marrying me.
07:22I would never marry you!
07:25Wait,
07:26will I even remember any of this?
07:28What if I forget everything?
07:31What if I forget?
07:32What if I actually think Rosalind saved me?
07:36What's going to happen to Delia?
07:37The ghost turned to look at me,
07:39a hint of worry in his eyes.
07:42Then,
07:42he looked relieved.
07:45Mom saw through Rosalind a long time ago.
07:48She'd never let me marry her now.
07:49But Rosalind went straight to Mrs. Vancroft.
07:53Whatever she said,
07:55it worked.
07:56When Mrs. Vancroft came to see me,
07:58she couldn't even look me in the eye.
08:00I don't like Rosalind,
08:02but Adamus loves her.
08:03I didn't say a word.
08:04I just lowered my head and nodded.
08:08The ghost yelled in my ear.
08:10Delia,
08:11can't you stand up for yourself just once?
08:14I wanted to fight back.
08:15I really did.
08:16But I was trained to obey my whole life.
08:19The ghost let out an exhausted groan.
08:22Unbelievable.
08:22I'm surrounded by absolute idiots.
08:24After winning Mrs. Vancroft over,
08:27Rosalind went to the press.
08:28I've been by his side day and night.
08:30It's a miracle.
08:32The wedding is happening.
08:33Thanks for all the love and support.
08:36The press ate it up.
08:37Every headline praised her unwavering loyalty.
08:41During all this,
08:42Atticus's ghost started fading.
08:44I knew he was about to wake up.
08:46Would he really keep his memories from this time?
08:49I never thought about it before.
08:51But now, I felt a little anxious.
08:54I couldn't care less who Atticus married.
08:56But if Rosalind took all the credit,
08:58I'd lose my 20 million for good.
09:01One morning, I searched the entire estate.
09:04The ghost was nowhere to be found.
09:07I knew Atticus was waking up,
09:08so I called everyone.
09:10Rosalind rushed over.
09:12Mom and Dad walked up to me with mocking looks.
09:15Stop dreaming.
09:17He'll never know it was you.
09:19Goff, don't ruin this for Rosalind.
09:21I ignored them, holding my breath.
09:23Please.
09:24I prayed in silence.
09:26Just remember,
09:27the doctors wrapped up their final checks.
09:29The room went dead silent.
09:31Then, after a six-month coma,
09:33Atticus slowly opened his eyes.
09:38Everyone held their breath.
09:41Atticus's fingers twitched,
09:42and he swallowed hard.
09:44He squinted at the ceiling,
09:46trying to remember something.
09:48I kept praying he'd remember
09:49who took care of him.
09:51But Rosalind couldn't hold back anymore.
09:53Babe, you're finally awake!
09:55It's me, Rosalind.
09:57We were in love, remember?
09:59I never left your side this whole time.
10:02You know that, right?
10:03He looked completely confused,
10:05my heart sank.
10:06Did he really forget everything?
10:09Watching him stare at Rosalind,
10:11disappointment just washed over me.
10:14I lowered my head and turned to leave.
10:16Atticus yanked his hand away.
10:18He glared at her,
10:19his voice ice cold.
10:21Was it really you taking care of me?
10:24Rosalind froze.
10:26I could see the panic flash
10:28right across her face.
10:29Atticus coughed weakly,
10:31before asking again,
10:32his voice even colder.
10:34Answer the question.
10:36Was it really you?
10:37I stopped dead in my tracks,
10:39holding my breath.
10:40Wait, if he was questioning her,
10:42that meant he kept some of his memories.
10:44My 20 million was still on the table.
10:47Sensing the tension in the room,
10:49my parents exchanged a quick look
10:51and hurried forward.
10:52Yes,
10:53Mr.
10:54VanCroof,
10:54this is your fiancee,
10:56Rosalind,
10:57the love of your life.
10:59She didn't leave your side once
11:01during these last six months.
11:03The two of them crowded him.
11:06Mrs.
11:06Vancroft shot me an apologetic look
11:09and patted my shoulder.
11:12All right,
11:13everybody step back.
11:14Let my son breathe for a second.
11:16After Rosalind reluctantly backed off,
11:19Mrs.
11:20Vancroft held onto his hand tightly.
11:23Atticus,
11:24the doctors say it's a miracle.
11:26Don't worry,
11:27your life will be back on track in no time.
11:29He looked at her with gratitude,
11:31but didn't say a word,
11:33clearly saving his strength.
11:35Soon,
11:36the media swarmed the bed.
11:37They quietly snapped pictures
11:39of this touching family reunion.
11:42And me?
11:43I was just a nobody.
11:44I couldn't even squeeze in.
11:46But I didn't want to leave just yet.
11:48I wanted to see if things would turn around.
11:52Forced out of the spotlight,
11:53Rosalind was clearly panicking.
11:56She'd been camped out by his bed for days.
11:59She wanted to take all the credit
12:00the second he woke up.
12:02If the media ran a few stories,
12:03her marriage to him would be a done deal.
12:06Since her master plan was blowing up in her face,
12:09she lashed out at me.
12:10Delia,
12:11why the f*** are you still here?
12:14Marrying a billionaire
12:15isn't going to happen for you, okay?
12:17Get out of here, pig!
12:19I forced down my frustration
12:20and talked back for once.
12:22Don't get too cocky, Rosalind.
12:24He hasn't put a ring on you yet.
12:25Hearing this,
12:26my parents were shocked.
12:27Did you just talk back to her?
12:29Who do you think you are?
12:31Get your ass out in the hall.
12:32We're going to teach you some manners right now.
12:35The three of them roughly dragged me toward the door.
12:37I fought back hard,
12:38but I was no match for them.
12:39Right as they tried to drag me out,
12:42Atticus nudged his mother out of the way.
12:44He looked straight at us.
12:45Stop.
12:46Everyone froze.
12:47My parents and Rosalind frowned in annoyance.
12:50They exchanged a look.
12:52Then,
12:52Rosalind shoved herself right in front of me.
12:54Don't mind her.
12:55She's just some nosy caregiver.
12:57I'll make her leave right now.
12:58She dug her nails into my arm,
13:00trying to force me out.
13:02The haze in Atticus' eyes was gone now.
13:04His voice was a lot stronger.
13:06Move.
13:06That deep, ruthless tone.
13:08He was nothing like that chatty ghost,
13:10but he definitely gave off that cold mafia boss vibe.
13:13It seemed the real Atticus was different from his spirit form.
13:16Lifting a shaky finger,
13:18he pointed straight at me.
13:19You.
13:20Come over here.
13:21Rosalind panicked.
13:22She glared at me,
13:23her eyes full of threats.
13:25Don't even think about it.
13:26You take one step and you're done.
13:28I have ways to make you suffer.
13:30Did you forget what happened over the last 20 years?
13:33Keep your fat ass right there.
13:36Honestly,
13:36I was hesitating before.
13:38Should I just take Mrs. Vancroft's payout and leave?
13:41Or risk it all and fight for myself?
13:42But seeing Rosalind acting as bossy as ever,
13:45a rare spark of rebellion blared in my chest.
13:48I pushed her hard.
13:49I was a big girl anyway.
13:51That shove sent her stumbling back.
13:52Watch me.
13:53I wouldn't let Rosalind run my life anymore.
13:56He wants me.
13:57Can't you see that?
13:59Why are you panicking?
14:01Scared I might let the truth slip?
14:04Those words caught everyone's attention.
14:06Even the media turned toward us in curiosity.
14:09A flash of confusion crossed Atticus's eyes.
14:12Rosalind's face flushed.
14:14She was just about to grab me again.
14:16But Mrs. Vancroft spoke up,
14:18her voice dropping.
14:21Let Delia come over.
14:22Seeing the complicated look on Mrs. Vancroft's face,
14:26it hit me.
14:26She was actually torn about whether or not
14:29to tell Atticus the truth.
14:30Suddenly,
14:31my odds of winning started looking a lot better.
14:34I swallowed my excitement
14:35and slowly made my way to the bed.
14:38Atticus narrowed his eyes.
14:40He stared at me in silence for a few seconds.
14:45What's your name?
14:47Delia.
14:49Atticus frowned hard.
14:50The pain on his face showed his struggle.
14:53He was trying desperately to remember something,
14:55but he was drawing a blank.
14:58In the dead silence of the room,
14:59his brow suddenly relaxed.
15:01He looked at me, then at Rosalind.
15:03Both of you, answer this.
15:06What is the one thing I'm craving the most right now?
15:09My breath hitched, but my eyes lit up.
15:12Did he keep a few fragments of his memory?
15:14Was this a secret test meant just for me?
15:17Thinking back to the time we spent together,
15:19the answer was on the tip of my tongue.
15:21It's...
15:21But before I could get it out,
15:23Rosalind shoved me hard out of the way.
15:26You've barely even spent time with him.
15:28You don't know him at all.
15:29How could you possibly know what he wants?
15:33Move.
15:33I'll answer.
15:34She planted herself firmly in front of me
15:37and put on the performance of a lifetime.
15:40Babe, we've been together for three years.
15:44Nobody knows you better than I do.
15:46I know exactly what you want right now.
15:52It has to be that homemade chicken noodle soup
15:55I always make for you.
15:56You were sick last year,
15:58and I made it for you.
16:00You were so touched.
16:02You called it the best thing you'd ever eaten.
16:06But you were in a deep coma.
16:08Even if you craved it, you couldn't tell me.
16:11I made it for you so many times
16:13and left it by your bed.
16:15I just hoped the smell would wake you up.
16:19Now that you're finally awake,
16:20I'll go home and make it for you right now.
16:24I want you to feel how much I truly missed you
16:27and loved you.
16:29Rosalind even managed to squeeze out two fake tears.
16:33Naturally, she didn't miss the chance
16:35to perform for the cameras.
16:38People used to call me a gold digger,
16:41claiming I only wanted Adonis for his money.
16:44But this right here proves that my love for him
16:47is completely pure.
16:49My parents quickly backed her up.
16:51Our daughter has always been treated
16:53like a princess at home.
16:55She's never stepped foot in a kitchen.
16:57But for Atticus,
16:59she actually learned how to cook.
17:04All so he could taste her homemade food
17:06the second he woke up.
17:08I was honestly amazed
17:10by how shameless they were.
17:11Even Mrs. Vancroft quietly frowned
17:14beside me.
17:15I wanted to ask her
17:16right then and there,
17:17are you seriously going to let your son
17:19marry a two-faced...
17:21Mrs. Vancroft was clearly still torn.
17:24Seeing the absolute confusion
17:25on her son's face,
17:27she shut down Rosalind's
17:28little one-woman show.
17:30All right, you gave your answer.
17:32Let Delia have a turn.
17:35She pulled me back to the front
17:37and gestured for me to look at Atticus.
17:40I gave a timid, one-word answer.
17:43Pizza.
17:44The room went dead silent.
17:47Then, Rosalind burst out laughing.
17:48Wow, Delia, you really outdid yourself this time.
17:51I thought you'd at least come up with a decent lie,
17:53but you're just talking out of your ass.
17:55You've lost your mind.
17:56I know Atticus better than anyone.
17:58He absolutely distastes junk food.
18:00He used to walk the other way
18:01just from the smell of pizza.
18:03How the hell would he wake up craving that?
18:05Atticus kept his mouth shut,
18:07not saying a word.
18:09I definitely didn't remember it wrong.
18:11His ghost literally told me
18:13that all he wanted was pizza.
18:14His vitals even spiked when he smelled it.
18:17He complained in my ear a million times.
18:20He said as soon as he woke up,
18:21he was going to eat an entire box by himself.
18:25Was my memory failing me?
18:27Or was his ghost just talking total bullshit to me?
18:31Mrs. Vancroft gave me an uneasy look.
18:34I've never once seen my son eat pizza.
18:37He's extremely strict about his diet.
18:39He doesn't touch things like that.
18:42Delia, I understand you're frustrated,
18:44but seeing how things are right now,
18:45the more I listened,
18:47the heavier my chest felt.
18:49Did his ghost seriously feed me false information?
18:52Was I confident over nothing?
18:55Delia, I know you're a good girl,
18:57but Rosalyn is still my son's fiancée.
18:59Some things are just out of our hands.
19:02Let's just stick to our original deal, okay?
19:05Otherwise, this is going to get really ugly,
19:07and you're going to embarrass yourself.
19:09Mrs. Vancroft probably couldn't bear
19:12to watch me humiliate myself.
19:14She wired me 500,000 on the spot.
19:20She said she'd reach out after I left
19:22and send me the rest later.
19:23It was a huge amount of money.
19:25Enough to leave this place,
19:27finish my dream degree,
19:28and maybe even study abroad.
19:30Best of all,
19:31enough to eat my way around the world.
19:33But staring at Atticus's face,
19:35so familiar,
19:37yet a total stranger to me now,
19:39I just felt incredibly bitter.
19:41I remembered his ghost whispering in my ear,
19:44Why should I let her win?
19:46Being remembered by me,
19:48being acknowledged,
19:48that's what you deserve, Delia.
19:50Are you really going to let Rosalyn
19:51walk all over you forever?
19:53If I don't remember,
19:54you have to grow a spine and tell the truth.
19:56Do not wimp out
19:57and let Rosalyn steal what's yours again.
19:59If you do,
19:59I'll lose all respect for you.
20:01Thinking about those words
20:02gave me a sudden burst of courage.
20:05I noticed Atticus narrowing his eyes,
20:07looking like he wanted to say something.
20:10Rosalyn looked incredibly smug.
20:12She grabbed his arm and yelled,
20:14See?
20:14This woman is just a scammer.
20:16I'll get rid of her for you right now.
20:18She shot my parents a look.
20:19They couldn't wait to grab me and throw me out,
20:22just like they'd done a million times before.
20:25But the next second,
20:27Atticus snapped at Rosalyn,
20:29having regained a little strength.
20:31Shut up.
20:33Since he woke up,
20:34that was the first time
20:35I saw real disgust in his eyes.
20:38That gave me the exact push I needed.
20:41I stood my ground.
20:44Atticus clearly wants to say something to me.
20:47I'm not leaving until he kicks me out himself.
20:49Mrs. Vancroft was surprised by my sudden backbone.
20:52Along with the shock,
20:53I caught a hint of admiration in her eyes.
20:55Atticus glared at Rosalyn,
20:57refusing to look away
20:58until she reluctantly stepped back from the bed.
21:01He lifted a finger at me again.
21:07Rosalyn and I both realized it at the same time.
21:11Atticus didn't buy her bullshit.
21:12He must have had flashes of his memory,
21:14but he wasn't totally sure yet.
21:16So he was recreating scenes to find the truth.
21:20Rosalyn instantly panicked.
21:22Atticus, why are we doing this?
21:25I'm your fiancé.
21:27Everyone knows we're about to get married.
21:29Obviously, I was the one taking care of you.
21:31Who else would it be?
21:34Sure, she came in the room a few times,
21:36but she was just a nurse I hired to help out.
21:39That doesn't change our engagement.
21:44Atticus, you shut up.
21:46This time, Mrs. Vancroft was the one telling her to shut up.
21:50She'd clearly had enough of Rosalyn's ugly attitude.
21:53She told her to either zip it or get the hell out.
21:56Taking my chance,
21:58I smoothly grabbed the tablet from the nightstand.
22:01I started reading the financial news to him,
22:04totally ignoring everyone else.
22:06I deliberately used my usual tone,
22:10even throwing in my weird little comments here and there.
22:14Atticus didn't react at all,
22:16but Rosalyn was looking more and more furious by the second.
22:20Once I finished the news,
22:23Atticus had regained plenty of strength.
22:25He signaled for the doctor to raise his bed so he could sit up.
22:30Then, he locked his eyes on me and Rosalyn.
22:33He demanded in a harsh voice,
22:35I'm asking one more time.
22:38Who was the one taking care of me these last six months?
22:42Rosalyn flinched,
22:43And this time, I wasn't going to back down.
22:46I did the work.
22:47Even if everyone denied it,
22:49the hospital cameras would prove I was there.
22:52So I only hesitated for a few seconds.
22:56It was me.
22:58I'm the one who stayed by your side and took care of you for the last six months.
23:02The one who played your movies,
23:04your music,
23:04and your operas.
23:06The one who read you the news and bathed you.
23:10It was always me, Delia.
23:12Things were definitely off script now,
23:14But seeing me stand up for myself,
23:17Mrs. Vancroft let out a visible sigh of relief.
23:20And Atticus?
23:21A playful smirk crept onto his face.
23:24He seemed pretty satisfied with my answer.
23:27The second our eyes met,
23:28it hit me.
23:30Atticus remembered everything from his ghost days,
23:33the exact moment he woke up.
23:35He was just testing me.
23:36He dragged this out on purpose to see if I'd fight for myself.
23:41I just wondered if he remembered my 20 million.
23:44If he did,
23:45he better wire it to me fast.
23:48It would be the perfect way to piss Rosalind off.
23:52Rosalind could tell things were going south.
23:54Refusing to give up,
23:55she tried one last desperate move.
23:58No, it's a lie!
23:59Don't listen to her!
24:01Atticus, you know this!
24:03Delia has bullied me our whole lives.
24:05She loves stealing my things,
24:07and now she's trying to steal you!
24:10Rosalind made a huge mistake bringing that up.
24:13The moment she repeated that lie,
24:16Atticus's gaze turned lethal.
24:18It was like a missing puzzle piece just clicked.
24:21His expression darkened.
24:23Rosalind, I don't want to look at you right now.
24:25Get the hell out of my sight.
24:28Following his command,
24:30Mrs. Vancroft raised her hand and called for security.
24:33As they grabbed Rosalind to drag her away,
24:37Atticus suddenly spoke up again.
24:38Hold on!
24:43Rosalind's face lit up.
24:44She thought Atticus was feeling nostalgic.
24:47But instead, Atticus whispered something in his mother's ear.
24:54Delia,
24:55to thank you for taking such good care of me these past six months,
24:58I've decided to give you $20 million.
25:02With everyone here as my witness,
25:04this is a willing gift.
25:05Take it.
25:07The next second,
25:08thanks to Mrs. Vancroft,
25:10my phone buzzed with a $20 million deposit notification.
25:14My head spun.
25:16I was so happy I almost passed out.
25:18But Rosalind's miserable scream yanked me back to reality.
25:22Delia,
25:23how dare you?
25:28That $20 million should be mine!
25:31If I hadn't given you the chance,
25:34you never would have gotten this!
25:36Give it back!
25:37Give it to me!
25:39You fat pig!
25:41You don't deserve that kind of money!
25:43Just as she was about to lunge at me,
25:45the security guards mercilessly dragged her and my parents away.
25:49She's not the fat pig you think she is.
25:53She's the one who took care of me for six months.
25:56As for you,
25:58get the hell out.
25:59The media caught every second of her humiliating exit.
26:03Honestly,
26:04watching that happen felt amazing.
26:07I also made up my mind.
26:09Later,
26:09I was going to hire the best lawyer in the city.
26:12I'd sue my parents for years of child abuse
26:15and formally cut all ties with them.
26:18After a few more quick interviews with the press,
26:21the room finally went quiet.
26:23Mrs. Vancroft didn't scold me.
26:25She even thoughtfully left me and Atticus alone so we could talk.
26:30Now that I was facing a living, breathing Atticus,
26:34I actually felt a little awkward.
26:37Seeing me fidget like crazy,
26:39a playful glint appeared in his eyes.
26:43Delia, how did you know I was craving pizza?
26:46Still drunk on the $20 million,
26:47it took me a second to process.
26:50Atticus scoffed.
26:51To keep up my image and stay disciplined.
26:54And because Rosalind hated pizza,
26:56I always told everyone I despised it.
27:00During the six months you took care of me,
27:02I couldn't speak a single word.
27:03So how did you know?
27:06Tell me the truth, Delia.
27:08When my consciousness was separated from my body,
27:12were you able to see my spirit?
27:15So when he asked that question earlier,
27:18it wasn't just a test.
27:20He was trying to prove his theory.
27:22I, um,
27:23you actually talked in your sleep while you were in the coma.
27:28I was in the room 24-7,
27:30so I just happened to hear it.
27:35Oh, really?
27:36What exactly did my sleep talking say?
27:39You said you really wanted pizza?
27:42You said as soon as you woke up,
27:43you'd eat a whole one?
27:45The second those words left my mouth,
27:48I slapped my hands over my lips.
27:52I accidentally repeated exactly what his ghost had told me.
27:56Seeing my face turn bright red from panic,
27:59Atticus smiled for the very first time since waking up.
28:03Delia,
28:04I suspected back then that you could hear me.
28:09Otherwise, how could I say I wanted pizza one day,
28:11and you'd bring a whole box the next?
28:14I'd say I wanted a movie,
28:15and you'd put it on right away.
28:17I thought we had some telepathic connection.
28:20But it turns out,
28:21you could just see my spirit.
28:25Be honest.
28:26Did you only step up because you heard me offer the 20 million?
28:30I gave an embarrassed smile.
28:32Loving money is human nature.
28:35Atticus was rich,
28:36so he probably wouldn't mind, right?
28:38I scrambled to find an excuse,
28:41but out of everyone in the world,
28:42I was the only one who saw your spirit and heard your thoughts.
28:47That,
28:47that has to be some kind of fate, right?
28:51Besides,
28:52to keep this ability,
28:53I have to eat a lot every day or I'll freeze to death.
28:56That's why I'm so big.
28:58As soon as I finished,
29:00the vibe in the room shifted.
29:01It felt a little intimate,
29:04like I had crossed a line.
29:06But to my surprise,
29:07Atticus nodded in agreement.
29:09You're right.
29:10It proves we have a very strong connection.
29:14After he said that,
29:16he struggled to lift his arm.
29:18He slowly reached over and gently wrapped his hand around mine.
29:22Delia,
29:23I love how brave and bold you are.
29:25You'll never be bullied by Rosalind's family again.
29:29I told you I'd make them pay,
29:31and I promise they're going to pay hard.
29:34The warmth from his palm finally gave me a sense of security.
29:39Even though this was our first time talking face to face,
29:42It felt like we had known each other forever.
29:46Well,
29:47since the dawn says so,
29:49I'll be waiting to watch you destroy them.
29:52Atticus seemed really happy
29:53that things felt so natural between us.
29:56He went back to acting like his ghost self.
29:59Blushing,
30:00he made me a promise.
30:03As for everything my mom agreed to,
30:05once I'm fully recovered,
30:07I'll definitely keep my word.
30:10I believe you.
30:12How about I go buy you a box of pizza right now?
30:16I'm getting hungry too.
30:18Hearing Atticus laugh out loud,
30:20I couldn't help but smile sweetly alongside him.
30:23The wedding was set for three months later.
30:26The very next day,
30:28Atticus called the Vancroft family's private dietitians
30:31and fitness coaches to the estate.
30:35I stood in the living room,
30:37completely stunned,
30:38staring at the row of white coats
30:40and tracksuits in front of me.
30:43Do I need to lose weight?
30:44I asked Atticus in a low voice.
30:47He was leaning back on the couch,
30:49a blanket draped over his legs.
30:51The recovery process had made him lose
30:54quite a bit of weight too,
30:55but his eyes had already regained
30:58that sharp mafia boss edge.
31:01You don't need to lose weight for anyone.
31:03This is just to get you healthier.
31:06Don't you always complain about being hungry?
31:10The dietitian said you used to eat so much
31:13because your body was burning through energy out of panic
31:16and your nutritional intake was totally unbalanced.
31:20I'm having them adjust your system now.
31:23Soon, you won't need to stuff yourself just to stay warm.
31:26I was pretty skeptical at first.
31:28But in the first month,
31:30I dropped 15 pounds.
31:32By the second month,
31:33another 20.
31:35Atticus was recovering faster than I imagined too.
31:39By week three,
31:40he was speeding around in his wheelchair.
31:42By week five,
31:44he was walking while holding onto the railing.
31:47Whenever I was sweating through my workout in the gym,
31:50he'd sit right there looking over his documents.
31:53He'd occasionally glance up at me,
31:56fighting a huge smile.
31:59What's so funny?
32:03Just thinking about how you used to gnaw on apple cores.
32:07You're like a completely different person now.
32:10I glared at him.
32:11He lifted a folder to hide his face,
32:13but I could still see his eyes smiling at me.
32:16A week before the wedding,
32:18Mrs. Vancroft hosted a massive banquet.
32:21It was the formal introduction
32:23to the entire family and their business partners.
32:27When I appeared at the top of the stairs
32:29in a deep burgundy evening gown,
32:32that 180-pound fat girl from three months ago was gone.
32:36In her place was a woman with perfect posture,
32:40a defined waistline,
32:42and bright, confident eyes.
32:44The dieticians and trainers
32:46had sculpted me into someone
32:48I barely even recognized.
32:50Atticus was waiting for me
32:52at the bottom of the stairs,
32:53looking sharp in a tailored suit.
32:56You'd never guess he was lying in a hospital bed
32:59with tubes down his throat
33:00just months ago.
33:02He held his hand out to me.
33:04With everyone watching,
33:05I walked down the steps
33:07and placed my hand in his.
33:09Nervous?
33:10Starving.
33:11To fit into this dress,
33:13all I had for lunch was a tiny salad.
33:15He chuckled under his breath
33:16and slipped a piece of chocolate
33:18from his suit pocket into my hand.
33:22Eat this for now.
33:24I had the kitchen save a whole lobster
33:25just for you later.
33:29Halfway through the dinner,
33:30a sudden commotion broke out by the entrance.
33:33Rosalind strutted in,
33:35holding onto my dad's arm.
33:37My mom trailed right behind them.
33:39The three of them
33:40were dressed incredibly flashy,
33:42acting like they were
33:43walking the red carpet.
33:45Holding a glass of champagne,
33:47Rosalind walked straight up to me.
33:49Her smile was poised
33:50but completely venomous.
33:52Well, well, Delia.
33:53I heard you're getting married.
33:55I came to give you my blessing.
33:59Did you really think
34:00losing some weight
34:00would make you royalty?
34:02You'll always be that cursed freak.
34:04Just wait.
34:05I'm going to humiliate you
34:07in front of everyone tonight.
34:12Before I could even say a word,
34:14Atticus stepped right in front of me.
34:16He was a whole head taller than Rosalind.
34:18Looking down at her,
34:19he spoke quietly,
34:20but his voice carried perfectly
34:22to everyone around us.
34:24Ma'am,
34:24I don't recall inviting you.
34:27Rosalind's face froze.
34:29Atticus, I just came to...
34:31Security.
34:32Atticus raised his hand
34:34and two massive guards
34:35stepped up immediately.
34:36As they dragged Rosalind away,
34:39her champagne spilled
34:40all over her dress.
34:42Her makeup smeared,
34:44leaving two streaks
34:45of black eyeliner
34:46running down her face
34:47like tears.
34:49My parents frantically
34:50chased after her,
34:52begging for mercy.
34:52But the guards
34:54threw them out too.
34:55What are you doing?
34:57Let go of me!
34:57I am a VIP guest
34:58of the Vancroft family!
35:00She screamed,
35:01thrashing wildly.
35:02My dad followed behind her,
35:04his face flushed red.
35:06He rushed forward,
35:07trying to stop them.
35:10Mr. Vancroft,
35:11there has to be a misunderstanding.
35:14From now on,
35:15these three are permanently banned
35:17from stepping foot
35:18on any Vancroft property.
35:21Hospitals, hotels, restaurants,
35:23blacklist them from everything.
35:26My mother lunged forward
35:27and grabbed my arm.
35:29These three are permanently banned.
35:30From now on,
35:32these three are permanently banned
35:34from stepping foot
35:35on any Vancroft property.
35:36I looked down at her hand.
35:38Those were the exact same hands
35:41that used to shove
35:42cold leftovers in my face.
35:44The hands that conveniently
35:46turned a blind eye
35:48every time Rosalind tormented me.
35:50The hands that saved
35:51all their warmth and love
35:53for another daughter.
35:53I gently pulled my arm away.
35:56I didn't say a word.
35:58The heavy doors slammed shut,
36:01completely cutting off
36:02their screams.
36:03Atticus turned back around
36:05and grabbed my hand.
36:06He announced to the entire room,
36:09This is Delia,
36:10my fiancé,
36:12and the future lady
36:13of the Vancroft family.
36:15Anyone who disrespects her
36:17disrespects me
36:17and the entire Vancroft empire.
36:20The weather on our wedding day
36:22was absolutely beautiful.
36:25Standing inside the mirror
36:26and looking at myself
36:28in the wedding dress,
36:29it still felt like a dream.
36:31I was no longer that fat girl
36:33huddled in the corner,
36:35gnawing on rotten apples,
36:37and I wasn't the Delia
36:39who got pointed at
36:40and called a cursed freak.
36:42Atticus opened the door
36:43and walked up behind me.
36:45He looked at me in the mirror,
36:47staying quiet for a long moment.
36:52Do I look bad?
36:54You look breathtaking.
36:57I was just thinking,
37:00if I hadn't gotten into that car crash,
37:02I probably never would have met you.
37:05My nose burned.
37:06I quickly blinked
37:07to force the tears back.
37:09He reached into his pocket
37:10and pulled out a small box.
37:12Inside was a ring.
37:13The main stone was a deep emerald,
37:16as dark and mysterious
37:17as the ocean.
37:18This ring is passed down
37:19to the lady of the Vancroft family.
37:21He pulled the ring out
37:22and got down on one knee.
37:24I held my hand out,
37:26my fingers trembling slightly.
37:28I thought about the ghost
37:29floating in the hospital room.
37:31I remembered how his eyes
37:33lit up the second he saw pizza.
37:35I remembered him
37:36floating beside me
37:37in the middle of the night,
37:38laughing at me
37:39for looking like a hamster
37:40when I sneaked bread.
37:42And I remembered him
37:43yelling in my ear,
37:45desperate and frustrated.
37:46Delia,
37:47can't you just fight
37:48for yourself for once?
37:49The exact second
37:50the ring slid onto my finger,
37:52the wedding bells
37:53fired off outside.
37:55Atticus stood up
37:56and took my hand.
37:57He leaned down
37:58and gently kissed my forehead.
38:00Let's go,
38:01Mrs. VanCroof.
38:03Who said
38:04seeing ghosts
38:04was a bad thing?
38:06Who said
38:07nobody wanted a fat girl?
38:09Atticus standing
38:10right in front of me
38:11was all the proof
38:12I needed.
38:13My little curse
38:14My little curse
38:14was clearly
38:15the greatest blessing
38:16of my life.