After enduring betrayal, manipulation, and endless sacrifices, she makes a shocking decision—not only to leave her husband but to cut ties with his entire family. As hidden truths surface and regrets begin to haunt those who wronged her, she embarks on a journey of self-worth, independence, and revenge. Packed with emotional twists and powerful moments, this drama is impossible to stop watching.
Watch I Divorced His Whole Family Full Episode and experience a gripping story of betrayal, redemption, and a woman's rise to reclaim her life.
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00:00For three years, my husband took his whole family on trips without me.
00:03Just smiled as I waved them off.
00:05The moment they left, I listed the house for sale.
00:07Two weeks later, Liam dragged his suitcase home.
00:09The locks were changed.
00:10A stranger was living inside.
00:11I sent one text.
00:13Houses sold.
00:14Divorce papers are filed.
00:16It's the same as usual this year, Emily.
00:17I stopped wiping the table.
00:19I looked at him.
00:20At his mother Margaret and father Richard behind him.
00:22At his sister Jennifer and her husband David beside him.
00:24At their young son Little Mike holding their hands.
00:27A family of six.
00:27Off to the Maldivos for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
00:30The tickets are expensive and you'd be bored alone.
00:33Someone has to watch the house.
00:34Yeah, Emily, we'll be back soon.
00:36For three years, it had been these same lines.
00:38Word for word.
00:39The first year, I cried.
00:41The second year, I fought.
00:42This was the third year.
00:43I smiled.
00:44Okay.
00:45He'd probably rehearsed a whole arsenal of arguments.
00:48Ready for my questions, my tears, my hysteria.
00:50Well, be good at home.
00:51Text if you need anything.
00:52Okay, it was all useless.
00:53Enough money?
00:54Plenty.
00:55Alright then, we're off.
01:08Ryan, it's Emily.
01:10Emily, finally came around?
01:12Finally did.
01:13Sell the house.
01:14Great.
01:15I'll bring people over right away.
01:17I'll get you a great price.
01:18Don't bother.
01:21Ryan, I need it sold fast.
01:23Price, you can go 10% below market.
01:25Sweetheart, you sure that's not pocket charge?
01:27I'm sure.
01:28Sell it now.
01:29Red one I'd brought with me when I married him three years ago.
01:31Now it was time for it to leave with me too.
01:33This house, I didn't want it anymore.
01:35This so-called husband, I didn't want him either.
01:37His family loved being all together, so I'd grant them their wish.
01:40I folded my clothes, one by one, placing them in the suitcase.
01:44Slowly, like saying goodbye.
01:45Goodbye to three years of foolishness.
01:47I didn't have much of my own.
01:48One suitcase.
01:50Held it all.
01:50Finally, from the very back of the nightstand, I took out a document.
01:53The deed.
01:54Only my name was on it.
01:55My parents gift.
01:56My only solid ground.
01:57I put the document in my innermost pocket.
01:59Stood up.
02:00Took one last look at the room.
02:01The curtains I chose.
02:02The bedsheets I picked.
02:04Our wedding photo still hung on the wall.
02:05Liam looked so gentle in that picture.
02:07I looked so happy.
02:08How ironic.
02:09I walked over.
02:10Took the photo down.
02:12Smashed it on the floor.
02:13The sound of shattering glass was crisp.
02:16The most beautiful sound this house had heard in three years.
02:24Sweetheart, I'm at your community gate.
02:26Brought two clients, both serious all-cash buyers.
02:29Come on up.
02:30The door's unlocked.
02:32Emily, let me introduce you.
02:34Both gentlemen are interested in your place.
02:36Mr. Robert, Mr. Lucas.
02:38Look around.
02:42Nice finishes, good location, but fresh fight?
02:46No.
02:47Fresh divorce.
02:51Ladies got guts.
02:53I like dealing with people who have guts.
02:55I'll take Ryan's price.
02:5710% under market, all cash.
02:58We can sign today.
03:04Ma'am, can you decide?
03:06I thought of three years ago, the first time I argued with Liam in this house, because
03:11Margaret said her room had to be the biggest, and the master bedroom was the biggest.
03:14Liam asked me to give it up.
03:16Emily, she's my mom.
03:17Just respect your elders.
03:18I refused.
03:19It was my marital home, bought by my parent.
03:22Why are you being so difficult?
03:23Liam's face turned cold for the first time.
03:25In the end, I gave in.
03:27We moved to the smaller guest room.
03:28I thought my compromises would bring family harmony.
03:31Instead, it only brought their escalating demands.
03:33They saw me as an accessory in this house, a disposable piece of furniture.
03:37Now, I was going to set everything right.
03:41I can decide.
03:43Let's go to your office and sign the contract now.
03:46Deal!
03:47Ma'am, I'm buying your house.
03:49Great, great.
03:51Let's go get it done.
03:52It went smoother than I could have imagined.
03:54By 4 p.m., we were in the contract room at the real estate office.
03:57Lucas brought his lawyer.
03:58I'd called my best friend, Sarah.
04:00She's a lawyer.
04:00When Sarah got my call, she thought I'd lost my mind.
04:03Emily, are you really sure?
04:04I've never been more sure.
04:09Okay, I'm with you.
04:11That man isn't worth it.
04:13Total price, $700,000.
04:15Lucas would pay a 50% deposit up front $350,000.
04:18The remaining balance upon completion of the title transfer.
04:20Since it was premarital property, only my name was on the deed.
04:23The transaction was very simple.
04:25No signature from Liam required.
04:27Signed, fingerprinted.
04:28Your account has received a deposit of $350,000.
04:34I looked at that string of numbers.
04:36Felt nothing.
04:38Emily!
04:39You did it!
04:40I just smiled.
04:44Pleasure doing business.
04:46Likewise.
04:47Can I take possession now?
04:49Of course.
04:51Here are the keys.
04:53Liam's key.
04:54Margaret's key.
04:55Jennifer's.
04:56All their SPEP keys were on it.
04:58Now, they weren't mine anymore.
05:01Then I won't stand on ceremony.
05:03I'll head over to change the rocks now.
05:04Alright.
05:10It's over.
05:12No.
05:13This is just the beginning.
05:15I had one last step.
05:18Divorce.
05:21They should be arriving in the Maldives around now.
05:24No rush.
05:25I'd wait for him to return.
05:27I wanted to see his face when he stood before a home that was no longer his.
05:31I wanted him to taste what having nothing felt like.
05:34What's your plan?
05:35Rent an apartment first?
05:36Yeah.
05:36I can help you look.
05:37No need.
05:38I'll do it myself.
05:38From now on, I'd make all my own decisions.
05:40I booked a hotel to stay in temporarily.
05:42Then started looking for apartments online.
05:44A small one-bedroom would be enough.
05:46Close to my office.
05:47I still had my job.
05:48My life wouldn't stop because of a man.
05:49That evening, Liam texted me.
05:51A picture.
05:51Blue skies and white clouds over the Maldives.
05:53He even remembered he had a wife.
05:55I looked at the photo.
05:56In the corner was Jennifer's peace sign and Margaret's profile and sunglasses.
05:59They looked so happy.
06:00Good.
06:00I was glad.
06:01I locked my phone screen.
06:02I hope they enjoyed themselves out there.
06:04I stayed at the hotel for three days.
06:06In three days, I found a new apartment.
06:08One bedroom, one bath.
06:09Fully furnished.
06:10Move-in ready.
06:10Just two blocks from my office.
06:12I used the deposit money to pay a full year's rent up front.
06:14Sarah helped me move.
06:15There wasn't much to move.
06:16Just one suitcase.
06:17And a bank account with $260,000.
06:19You're a little rich lady now.
06:21Not enough.
06:23Once I get the final payment, I'm going to look for a small condo downtown.
06:27I'm buying a place that's completely, 100% mine.
06:31No one else gets to live in it but me.
06:33Emily, you've changed.
06:35You used to always say family harmony was the most important thing.
06:38Yeah, I liked that I was so stupid back then.
06:40I kept thinking if I took a step back, the sky would clear.
06:43Instead, I took a hundred steps back and they wanted me to jump off a cliff.
06:46Honey, you work so hard.
06:48I'll take care of you from now on.
06:49Three years ago, just married.
06:50Liam was busy with work, so I quit my job to take care of the home.
06:53I cooked different meals for him every day.
06:55Treated his parents like my own.
06:56Treated his sister like a real sister.
06:57I thought I could become part of their family.
06:59In their eyes.
07:00A tool for bearing Liam's children and taking care of their lives.
07:03First New Year's holiday.
07:04The family said they were going to Miami.
07:05I said, great.
07:06I'll book the tickets.
07:07Plan the itinerary.
07:08They went without me.
07:08Oh, Emily.
07:09You better not come.
07:10Who will take care of all the things at home?
07:12Yeah, honey.
07:12The tickets are pretty expensive too.
07:14Think of it as saving money for us.
07:15That was the first time they went on a holiday without me.
07:17Alone, I guarded the empty house.
07:19Watched the fireworks outside the window.
07:21Cried the whole night.
07:22The second year, they were going to the Bahamas.
07:24Same reason.
07:25You watch the house.
07:27This time, I had a huge fight with Liam.
07:29Emily!
07:30Can't you be more understanding?
07:31My mom's not well.
07:32It's not easy for her to travel.
07:33Can't you just let her be happy?
07:35We're a family!
07:36Do you have to draw lines like this?
07:37You're really disappointing me.
07:39That was the second time they went on a holiday without me.
07:41Alone, I guarded the empty house.
07:43My heart slowly turned to ice.
07:45This year, they were going to the Malgives.
07:47Even farther.
07:48They announced it at the family dinner table.
07:50No one asked for my opinion.
07:51As if I didn't exist at all.
07:52I put down my fork.
07:53I didn't want to fight them any.
07:54It was pointless.
07:55I just wanted to leave.
07:56Clean.
07:58What are you thinking about?
08:02Nothing.
08:03It's all in the past.
08:05The new place was small but cozy.
08:07I bought myself a bouquet of flowers.
08:09Put them in a vase.
08:12These past few days, Liam texted me every day.
08:15Sometimes a Maldives beach.
08:16Sometimes an ocean view.
08:18I replied, yes.
08:19He never said more.
08:20He was just going through the motions.
08:21A routine of I still care about you.
08:24He couldn't even be bothered to call.
08:26How laughable.
08:28Emily, all the title transfer paperwork is done.
08:30When's a good time to settle the final payment?
08:33Anytime.
08:33How about tomorrow?
08:3410 a.m. at the bank?
08:35Sure.
08:36The next day, I got the remaining $350,000.
08:40$700,000 total.
08:41Every cent.
08:42The first thing I did was transfer $10,000 to Sarah.
08:45For your legal fees.
08:46Are you crazy?
08:47We're friends.
08:48We don't talk about money.
08:50You have to take it.
08:51I sent it again.
08:52This isn't about the money.
08:53It's about my stance.
08:55I want all unclear accounts from the past settled.
08:58For good.
08:59Whether it's emotional debts or financial ones.
09:03You helped me.
09:04You deserve to be paid.
09:05That's the rule.
09:07This was a friend.
09:08This was family.
09:09Not those people who sucked your blood under the banner of for your own good.
09:14One last thing.
09:16Hello.
09:17I'd like to consult about filing for divorce.
09:19What's the situation, ma'am?
09:21My husband has subjected me to long-term emotional abuse during the marriage.
09:24He and his family have consistently excluded and isolated me.
09:27I have evidence they left me home alone for holidays for three consecutive years.
09:32The house in my name has already been sold.
09:34It's pre-marriage property.
09:36No dispute there.
09:37I don't have other demands.
09:38I just want a divorce.
09:40Immediately.
09:41Sufficient evidence.
09:43Clear facts.
09:43Your request is straightforward.
09:45We can prepare the petition for you right away.
09:50Okay.
09:54Leaving the law form, the sky was blue.
09:56I calculated the timing.
09:58In a few more days, Liam and his family should be back.
10:01I was kind of looking forward to it.
10:03Looking forward to the expression on his face when he saw the new lock on the door.
10:07My new apartment key was just a single one.
10:09I placed it on the entryway tray.
10:11No more heavy key ring with Liam's, Margaret's, Jennifer's names on it.
10:16That feeling was called freedom.
10:18I started working again.
10:20Three years away from the job market, I was a bit rusty.
10:23But my brain still worked.
10:25My skills were still there.
10:27I quickly got back into the rhythm.
10:30Emily.
10:31Your resume had a gap for the past few years.
10:33I was a bit worried when I hired you.
10:36But, your performance this past week has been a pleasant surprise.
10:41Keep it up.
10:43Thank you, Director.
10:45I left the office, went back to my desk.
10:47A news alert popped up in the bottom corner of my computer screen.
10:51Return travel peak for the holidays, airports packed.
10:53I did the math.
10:55Tomorrow was New Year's Eve.
10:57Liam and his family should be back soon.
10:59My phone vibrated.
11:01A text from Liam.
11:02He sent a picture of Jennifer's son, Little Mike.
11:05Little Mike riding a dolphin plush toy, laughing happily every day.
11:08I looked at that sentence.
11:10Found it ironic.
11:12His whole family were great actors.
11:14Last year, Little Mike threw the new backpack I bought him on the ground and stepped on it.
11:18Because his mom Jennifer said, things your aunt buys are cheap low class.
11:21I was right there.
11:22Jennifer saw me.
11:23Showed no embarrassment.
11:25Emily.
11:25Don't mind him.
11:26Kids don't know any better.
11:27I believed it then.
11:29Now I realized.
11:30Kids understand everything.
11:31The one who didn't know better was me.
11:33I texted Liam back.
11:35Okay.
11:36He quickly sent another.
11:38Honey, did you do the big house cleaning?
11:40It's the new year.
11:41Should be nice and clean.
11:42I read that text.
11:43Could almost see him leaning back on a sofa, enjoying Maldivian sunshine, taking it for granted
11:48to give me orders.
11:49I replied, done.
11:51He was probably satisfied with my compliance.
11:53Sent another.
11:54Thanks honey.
11:54We'll bring you back a gift.
11:55A gift?
11:56I didn't need it anymore.
11:58Their leaving was the best gift.
11:59I closed the chat window.
12:01Focused on work.
12:02After work, I didn't go straight home.
12:04Went to a mall.
12:05Bought myself a new coat.
12:06Camel colored.
12:07Expensive.
12:07A brand I would never have dared buy before.
12:09Bought myself a new skincare set too.
12:12Stood in front of the mirror.
12:13Looked at myself.
12:14Pale but my eyes were bright.
12:15A light of having come back to life.
12:18That night, I slept well.
12:20No dreams.
12:21Slept straight through till morning.
12:23Next day was New Year's Eve.
12:25The company let out half a day early.
12:29Emily, alone tonight?
12:30Yeah.
12:30Hey, if you want to come over, we're doing a thing at my place.
12:33My parents were asking about you too.
12:34No, Sarah, I want to be alone.
12:37Okay.
12:38Well, if you need anything, call, okay?
12:40Alright.
12:41Hung up.
12:42Went to the supermarket downstairs.
12:44Bought a lot of groceries.
12:46All things I liked.
12:48I cooked myself a lavish New Year's Eve dinner.
12:51Main course with salad and soup.
12:53Opened a bottle of red wine.
12:55Poured myself a glass.
12:56The TV showed the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration.
13:00Lively.
13:02This quiet made me feel at peace.
13:04At 10 p.m., my phone rang.
13:06A video call request.
13:09I hesitated, then answered.
13:11On screen, his whole family's faces appeared.
13:14Background was a fancy restaurant, brightly lit.
13:16Happy New Year!
13:19Look at the lobster we're eating!
13:20Don't skimp on dinner alone at home, okay?
13:27Honey, Happy New Year.
13:29We're coming back tomorrow.
13:30They all had happy, beaming smiles.
13:33They thought I, on this end, would be envious.
13:35Jealous.
13:36Would force a smile in like previous years and say, have fun.
13:40I looked at them.
13:41And smiled.
13:42Happy New Year.
13:45Then, I turned the camera towards my dining table.
13:47Lavish dinner.
13:48Glass of red wine.
13:50My dinner is pretty good, too.
13:52On the other end, everyone smiles frozen.
13:55Especially Margaret.
13:57She probably never imagined I could live so well alone.
14:00All right, won't disturb you all anymore.
14:03Have a safe trip.
14:11I knew this was the last calm before the storm.
14:15Liam's return flight was scheduled to land at 10 a.m. the next day.
14:17From the airport home with traffic, meaning they'd arrive before noon.
14:20I woke up at 7 a.m. as usual, made myself a simple breakfast, changed, went to the office.
14:24It was New Year's Day, company holiday, but I'd requested to work.
14:26Sitting in the empty office, I started tackling the backlog from the past few days.
14:29Time tickle.
14:309 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.
14:32My phone stayed quiet.
14:33Unusually quiet.
14:34Maybe the flight was delayed.
14:35Maybe they were busy with luggage after landing.
14:37Hadn't gotten around to it yet.
14:38I didn't think too much.
14:39Kept working.
14:4011.30 a.m.
14:41My phone finally started vibrating.
14:43First call.
14:43From Liam.
14:44I watched the name flash on screen.
14:45Didn't answer.
14:46Let it ring.
14:47Let it stop.
14:47Then, a second.
14:48A third.
14:49He was persistent.
14:50Before the fourth call came, a text arrived.
14:52I read those lines.
14:53Imagined him downstairs.
14:54Sticking that now unspliss key into the new lock cylinder.
14:57Over and over.
14:58Future.
14:58I didn't reply.
15:00The phone vibrations came intense.
15:02Not just from Liam anymore.
15:03This call came in.
15:04Gattlekey's call came in.
15:05They took turns bombarding me like crazy.
15:07I flipped my phone over, screamed down on the desk.
15:09Out of sight.
15:10Out of mind.
15:11But the text notation sound couldn't be turned off.
15:14One after another, popping up in the bottom corner of my computer screen.
15:17Now, where the hell are you?
15:19What's your problem?
15:20Locking us out.
15:20Answer, what the hell are you?
15:22Their patience was running out fast.
15:24Their tone shifted from confusion to anger.
15:26I turned off the computer notifications for texts.
15:29Stood up.
15:29Went to the pantry to make myself a coffee.
15:31The coffee smelled good.
15:33Holding the cup, I stood by the window.
15:35Downstairs was empty.
15:37No pedestrians.
15:38It was a quiet new year.
15:39My new year.
15:41Noon.
15:41The phone bombardage paused for a bit.
15:43I guess they might have called a locksmith.
15:45Or were asking neighbors about me.
15:47Sure enough, not long after, texts came again.
15:51What the fuck are you doing?
15:54A bit later, he sent a voice message.
15:57I played it.
15:58Background noise was chaotic, stroulding, impatient complaints.
16:01I'm giving you one last chance.
16:02Appear in front of me right now in this door.
16:04Or face the consequences.
16:05Face the consequences?
16:06I laughed.
16:07Hadn't I been facing the consequences for the past three years?
16:10I didn't reply.
16:11Quietly finished the last sip of coffee.
16:13Then, I picked up my phone.
16:15Unlocked it.
16:16Open contacts.
16:17Found a number.
16:18Lucas.
16:19The buzzed up guy who bought my house.
16:21I sent a text.
16:22Happy New Year.
16:23Sorry to bother you.
16:24Did you go to the house I sold today?
16:25Happy New Year.
16:26Now I've got two buddies standing there.
16:26I'll sit there.
16:27Why?
16:27I said there are some people at the door.
16:29My ex-husband and his family.
16:30Trying to bring you up your buddies handle it.
16:31If they don't leave, call the police.
16:33Holy shit.
16:34The nerve got it.
16:34I'll handle this.
16:35I replied, thanks.
16:37I put down the phone.
16:38I knew the real show was about to start.
16:41They weren't facing the compliant yielding me anymore.
16:44They were facing someone they couldn't mess with.
16:50You psycho!
16:51Who the hell did you rent our house to?
16:53Who the hell is your wife?
16:54This is my buddy's house.
16:56Get lost now or I'll break your legs.
16:58Ow!
16:58He hit me!
16:59Is there no law anymore?
17:01Law!
17:01I am the law!
17:02Get the hell out!
17:07Emily, where are you?
17:08Who did you rent to?
17:10Who are they?
17:11They threw us out!
17:12Our luggage is still in the hallway!
17:13For the first time, a trace of fear colored his tone.
17:17He probably thought I'd gotten some gang members involved.
17:19I waited a bit.
17:20Waited for his emotions to settle slightly, but not completely.
17:23Then, I started typing.
17:24Slowly.
17:25One character at a time.
17:26I imagined him standing in the cold community wind, guarding six or seven large suitcases
17:30embarrassed family beside him, anxiously waiting for my reply, like a prisoner awaiting sentencing.
17:34I finished editing that message.
17:36Checked it once.
17:37No type aids.
17:38Then, I pressed send.
17:40The house isn't rented.
17:41It's sold.
17:42And we're done.
17:43My lawyer will send you the divorce papers.
17:44May your whole family spend the new year together and homeless.
17:48Message sent.
17:49I saw the dialogue box appear.
17:51Then, I performed one final action.
17:54Held down Liam's number.
17:55Clicked.
17:56Block this caller.
17:57Found Margaret.
17:58Blocked.
17:58Jennifer.
17:59Blocked.
17:59Every single person connected to his family, I cleaned them out, one by one.
18:03After finishing, I threw the phone on the desk.
18:05Let out a long, deep breath.
18:07Like removing a heavy stone plaid I'd carried for three years.
18:10Sunlight through the blinds cast dappled light and shadow on the desk.
18:13The world had never felt so clear.
18:15I knew it wasn't completely over yet.
18:16They'd try to find me.
18:18Come to my office or go to my parents' place.
18:20But I was prepared for everything.
18:21It's begun.
18:22Sarah replied.
18:23Got it.
18:23We'll deal with whatever comes.
18:25Don't worry, I'm here.
18:25I briefed the company receptionist.
18:27If anyone came asking for me, say I was on a business trip.
18:30I called my parents.
18:31Told them I was getting a divorce.
18:33Sold the house.
18:35On the other end, my dad was silent for a long time.
18:38Just said one sentence.
18:40Come home, sweetheart.
18:42Our door is always open for you.
18:44My tears finally fell then.
18:46But they weren't tears of sadness.
18:48They were tears of grievance.
18:50Of release.
18:51Of rebirth.
18:52I wiped my tears.
18:54Looked out the window.
18:55I knew my life was truly starting over from this day.
18:58As for Liam and his family, how long would they stand downstairs?
19:01How would they handle that mountain of luggage?
19:03Where would they sleep tonight?
19:04A hotel?
19:05Or some friend's cold living room?
19:06I didn't know.
19:07And I didn't want to know.
19:08Their story was no longer related with mine.
19:16Impossible.
19:17How could Emily dare?
19:21She'd gone crazy.
19:22She must have lost her mind.
19:24What's going on?
19:26What did that bitch say?
19:35Sold?
19:36She sold our house?
19:39Mom, keep your voice down.
19:41For three holidays, this family left grandly, leaving Emily to house sit.
19:45Everyone in the community knew.
19:46Now they were like stray dogs, locked out of their own home.
19:49All their dignity shattered into pieces at this moment.
19:51Liam, what do we do now?
19:53Where do we stay tonight?
19:54Little Mike is freezing.
19:55Stop arguing.
19:56Find a place to stay first.
19:58Where?
19:58A hotel?
19:59Hotels are so expensive during the holidays.
20:01We spent all our money in the Maldives.
20:03You useless old man.
20:05All you do is talk.
20:07He dialed my number again and again.
20:09Always hearing the number you have dialed is currently unavailable.
20:11He knew.
20:11He was blocked.
20:12He used his mom's phone.
20:13His sister's phone.
20:14Same result.
20:15A massive panic mixed with boundless rage gripped his heart.
20:17He really couldn't reach her anymore.
20:18The woman he thought would always rage for him had vanished.
20:20Let's go.
20:21Home.
20:22Which home?
20:23Ours was sold.
20:25To my parents' place!
20:47He couldn't figure it out.
20:49Dot, where did he go wrong?
20:50Was it the first Miami trip three years ago without her?
20:53Or yelling at her last year for being difficult?
20:55Or this year announcing the mall's trip at De Ante?
20:57Ignoring her completely.
20:59He couldn't remember.
21:00He thought this time would be the same.
21:02He only remembered Emily was always compliant.
21:04Always eating.
21:05A bottle of perfume to appease her.
21:07How laughable that seemed now.
21:22Only one thought filled his mind.
21:24Find Emily.
21:25He had to find her.
21:26He refused to believe she could disappear into thin air.
21:28He still had waves.
21:29He could go to her office.
21:30He could go to her parents.
21:31He'd drag her back.
21:32Make her kneel and apologize.
21:34Make her cough up the house.
21:35The money.
21:36Yes, it had to work.
21:37He didn't realize from the moment he had that thought.
21:39He'd already lost.
21:41Lost completely.
21:49Emily?
21:50Why are you here today?
21:52Nothing to do at home.
21:53Thought I'd come in.
21:55Dedication is good.
21:56But rest is important too.
21:58Go home.
21:59Happy New Year.
22:00Thanks, Director.
22:01Happy New Year.
22:24I knew this wasn't the end.
22:29Liam's personality, he wouldn't give up so easily.
22:33He'd try everything to find me.
22:36Midway through the movie, my other phone rang.
22:38The one I used only for family.
22:40Caller ID.
22:41Dad.
22:41I answered.
22:42Hey, Dad.
22:43Emily.
22:45My dad's voice sounded steady.
22:49Liam just called us.
22:51My heart dropped, but I wasn't surprised.
22:54What did he say?
22:56What do you think?
22:58First pretended to care, asked if you were home, said he couldn't reach you, was worried.
23:03I said, don't worry about her, she's fine.
23:06Then he started questioning, asked why you sold the house, why you weren't answering his
23:10calls.
23:10His tone was very aggressive, like we owed him something.
23:13I could imagine Liam's furious rant over the phone.
23:18Dad, you didn't get angry, did you?
23:20Why would I be angry?
23:21I just found it laughable.
23:23What he did, doesn't know.
23:25And he comes questioning us?
23:30I told him, first, the house is your premarital property, you sell it if you want, none of
23:35his business.
23:35Second, your marriage is over.
23:37After the holidays, my lawyer will contact him directly about the divorce.
23:41Finally, I told him never to call our house again.
23:43He's not welcome here.
23:45Hearing my dad's clear, firm words, my nose stung.
23:49I used to think my dad was too nice, not good with words.
23:53Turns out, when protecting me, he could be so resoluvit.
23:57Dad, thank you.
23:59Silly child, no need to thank your dad.
24:02He didn't bully you, did he?
24:05No.
24:06I'm fine.
24:07Good.
24:08Remember, your mom and I are here for anything.
24:11The sky won't fall.
24:14Yeah.
24:15After hanging up, I hugged my knees, sat on the sofa for a long time.
24:20Outside, the sky darkened bit by bit.
24:23City lights came on, one by one.
24:26Countless warm lights, but not a single one for Liam and his family.
24:39What did I do to deserve this?
24:41Letting such a disaster into our home.
24:44She's ruined us.
24:46Exactly.
24:47Look at her dad's attitude, just like her.
24:49So arrogant.
24:50That whole family is rotten.
25:00Calling Emily's parents was his last hope.
25:02He thought old people were always soft-hearted, always wanted their children's families to be harmonious.
25:06If he acted humble, said some sweet words, they'd surely help persuade Emily.
25:10He never expected he couldn't even get past Emily's father thought the other side was harder than stone,
25:15and said a lawyer would contact him.
25:17A lawyer.
25:18Hearing that word made Liam's scalp tingle.
25:21He didn't know much about the law, but he knew once it went to court, he had no advantage.
25:27The house was Emily's pre-marital property.
25:29The money from the sale was in Emily's account.
25:32He'd get nothing.
25:33Three years of marriage, and the result was getting kicked out with nothing.
25:37He couldn't accept that.
25:38All his anger, after hitting a wall, started turning into a cold calculation.
25:43Dot if the horse didn't work, he'd try soft tactics.
25:46If she hid from him, he'd go where she had to appear.
25:49Her office.
25:49He took out his phone, started searching online for Emily's company address.
25:54He'd go tomorrow, wait for her downstairs, at her office, dot ask her, in front of all her colleagues, just
26:01what she thought she was doing.
26:02He'd make her lose face, make her unable to stay at her job.
26:05He thought it was a brilliant plan.
26:07If he could seize Emily's concern for face, she'd have to yield.
26:10A ferocious smile finally appeared on his face.
26:12The next day, third day of the new year, I went to work as usual.
26:16Not many people in the office yet.
26:18Quiet.
26:19I needed this quiet to think about my next steps.
26:21I knew Liam wouldn't give up.
26:23After hitting a wall with my parents, the only place he could think of was my office.
26:27I'd already briefed the receptionist and security.
26:30Described what he looked like for me.
26:31No matter the reason, don't let him in and notify me immediately.
26:3410 a.m., the receptionist's internal line ran.
26:37Emily, there's a Mr. Liam Wilson here to see you.
26:39Says he's your husband.
26:40I know, do as I said.
26:41Okay.
26:42I didn't go downstairs.
26:43Didn't even walk to the window to look.
26:44I just opened the office internal network monitoring system.
26:47Hold up the lobby feed.
26:48On screen.
26:49More the camel coat.
26:50He'd return from the Malgeves Inn.
26:52His hair looked somewhat styled, but couldn't hide his haggardness and anxiety.
26:55Sir, I'm sorry.
26:56Without appointment, you can't go up.
26:57I'm her husband.
26:58I need an appointment to see my wife.
26:59Sorry, sir.
27:00Company policy.
27:01Tell Emily to come down.
27:02Tell her I'm here waiting.
27:03I've already notified her, but Emily says she's in a meeting and can't see guests.
27:08A meeting?
27:10Bullshit!
27:11Sir, please calm down.
27:13Don't cause a disturbance here.
27:15Let go of me!
27:17Do you know who I am?
27:18In the lobby, the few employees coming and go cast curious and disdainful glances.
27:22He was like a clown, putting on a pathetic solo act on someone else's turf.
27:26I watched him on screen.
27:27Felt no anger, no pleasure, not even a ripple.
27:29This man was the one.
27:30The one I loved for three years.
27:32Gave my youth to.
27:33So this was what he looked like once you stripped away the gentle disguise.
27:36So desirable.
27:44Sir, if you cause any more trouble here, we will call the police.
27:51He knew I was in there somewhere, watching him like a joke.
27:56A huge sense of powerlessness and humiliation overwhelmed him.
28:01He realized he might have really, truly lost me.
28:05Lost everything.
28:10Emily, he's gone.
28:11Thanks for your help.
28:13Of course.
28:14But, Emily, you look like you won't give up easily.
28:16Be careful coming and going.
28:18Okay.
28:19I know.
28:21First round.
28:21I won.
28:22And won effortlessly.
28:24All of Liam's moves were within my expectations.
28:26He was like a fly, trapped in a glass jar.
28:29Could see me, but never touch me.
28:31Could only smash against the glass wall, over and over.
28:34Getting badly hurt.
28:35Someone like him, after cornered dog complete despair, was capable of anything.
28:39I needed to be prepared for his next, more crazy move.
28:46He came to the office, made a scene, or ambush you.
28:50I looked at the words protective order.
28:52Felt a slight heaviness in my heart.
28:56I never imagined the day would come when I'd need such a legal weapon between Liam and me.
29:10I looked at that sentence, fell silent.
29:14Maybe Sarah was right.
29:16My battle was far from over.
29:18I needed to be tough.
29:21More resolute.
29:23News of Liam's scene at the office spread through the company like wildfire the next day.
29:29Walking into the office, I could clearly feel the glances cast on my back.
29:33Curiosity.
29:34Sympathy.
29:35Shandon 4.
29:37In the pantry, colleagues would whisper.
29:41When I entered, they'd immediately stop, awkwardly scatter.
29:46I didn't care.
29:48As usual, made coffee, handled emails, attended meetings.
29:52My calmness became better gossip fooder for them.
29:55Look at her, acting like nothing's wrong.
29:57Such strong nerves.
29:58Heard her husband was quite handsome.
30:00How did it come to this?
30:01Who knows?
30:02Every family has its troubles.
30:04Afternoon, the director called me in again.
30:06This time, his expression was more serious.
30:09Emily, we don't interfere in personal matters in principle.
30:12But what happened yesterday had a very bad impact.
30:16I hope it's the last time.
30:18Director, I promise it won't happen again.
30:21Because soon, he won't be my husband anymore.
30:27All right, I get it.
30:28Go back to work.
30:34Back at my desk, a text from Sarah popped up.
30:36How's work?
30:37Fine.
30:38A little storm, manageable.
30:39Good.
30:39I just talked with my colleague at the firm.
30:41Liam's behavior constitutes harassment.
30:42If you need, we can apply to the court for a protective order to keep him away from you and
30:46your workplace.
30:47Let's wait a bit more.
30:50I want to see what other tricks he has.
30:53I wasn't preserving his dignity.
30:56I was collecting evidence.
31:00The crazier, the more out of line he was, the better for me in court.
31:06I didn't just want a successful divorce.
31:10I wanted him to pay the legal price for everything he'd done to me.
31:15That little witch's heart is so black, can't even get into her office trying to kill us!
31:20Liam, I asked our company's legal advisor today.
31:23He said Emily's house is premarital property.
31:26We get none of the money from the sale.
31:28Fighting in court is pointless.
31:32Get nothing?
31:33Why?
31:34I was married to her for three years.
31:37I supported her for three years.
31:39She says divorce, sells the house like it's nothing.
31:42There's no such good deal in the world.
31:44What can we do then?
31:48She hides.
31:49Don't see us.
31:50Phone blocks.
31:51Office won't let us in.
31:53What can we do?
32:03She cares about face, right?
32:05She cares about her job, her reputation, right?
32:08Good.
32:08If she won't let me have peace, then she won't have any either.
32:13Liam, what are you planning?
32:17Your parents' hometown, Pine Valley.
32:19I'll move the battlefield there.
32:21I'll pour this dirty water on the family you care most about.
32:24I'll make you completely ruined in reputation.
32:30Life went on.
32:31I started looking at new property listings.
32:33The $700,000 from selling the old house, minus rent and Sarah's fee, left over $600,000.
32:37I wanted to buy a small condo downtown.
32:40Didn't need to be big.
32:41Six or 700 square feet.
32:42But location good.
32:43Amedities complete.
32:44It would be true completely owned home.
32:46A fortress with only my name on it.
32:48Weekend, I met Sarah for dinner.
32:50We chose a new restaurant.
32:51Nice atmosphere.
32:52Decided which one to buy?
32:54Looked at a few.
32:55Not decided yet.
32:56No rush.
32:57I'll take my time.
32:58Right.
32:58You're a wealthy single lady now.
33:00Gotta plan carefully.
33:01Yeah.
33:02My only worry now is how to spend the money.
33:04We chatted, drank wine, relaxed.
33:06Looking at the city nights out the windows, I felt if in a dream.
33:08Just half a week ago, I was the humble housewife guarding an empty house waiting for
33:12her husband's scraps of attention.
33:13Now I could sit here, calmly planning the rest of my life.
33:17Freedom tasted really good.
33:18Seriously.
33:19Once all this is over, any plans?
33:21Plans?
33:22Yeah.
33:23Like, start a new relationship?
33:24Not for now.
33:25Once bitten, twice shy.
33:26Right now I just want to work hard, live well, love myself.
33:29Men would just slow down my money-making speed.
33:31Well said.
33:32A toast to us, new independent women.
33:36While Sarah and I enjoyed friendship and good food, Liam's family was squeezed onto a
33:41long-distance bus heading to my parents' town.
33:51Why are we going to this lousy place, dirty and chaotic?
33:55Shut up!
33:56It's all because of that bitch, Emily.
33:58She took all our money.
34:00When we get to her hometown, we'll make a scene right at her door.
34:04Tell all her relatives and neighbors what kind of trash she is.
34:08Yes!
34:09We'll say she had an affair, stole all the family money, see where her parents buy their
34:13faces and go to her parents' workplace.
34:16Her dad's a civil servant, right?
34:18Cares most about face.
34:19We'll make a scene at his office, see how he shows his face.
34:23As if they could already see my family's life turned upside down by me.
34:27Forced to yield.
34:28Only a sick sense of pleasure.
34:30Oh, you care about your family, right?
34:34I'll tear it all to pieces.
34:35Let you know what happens when you fight me.
34:37The bus drove on the highway, carrying this family's malice and madness, roaring towards
34:42my peaceful life.
34:43The storm hit when I was least prepared.
34:44It was a Monday.
34:45I was in a departmental weekly meeting.
34:47My mom called, over and over.
34:49My mom rarely called during work hours unless urgent.
34:52My heart sank.
34:52Excuse myself from the director.
34:54Stepped out to take the call.
34:57Mom, what's wrong?
35:01Emily, Liam and his family, they're at our house!
35:06My heart plummeted into an ice pellet.
35:09What are they doing?
35:10They're making a scene downstairs.
35:11Holding banners, saying you unfully, saying you'd had an affair, ran off with the money.
35:15Neighbors are all watching.
35:16Had an affair.
35:17Your dad's face is white with anger.
35:19Jay's words were like knives stabbing my heart.
35:22I could picture it.
35:22Liam's family, like a bunch of hooligans, put on a show of distorting the truth in the
35:26community where I grew up.
35:28Liam had truly hit my weak spot.
35:30Mom, don't be afraid.
35:31You and dad, don't go downstairs.
35:33Don't have any contact.
35:34Whatever they say, it locked the doors in the door.
35:35Emily, what are you going to do?
35:37They're trying to force you back.
35:38I know.
35:38I said, I won't come back.
35:39But I'll handle it.
35:40After hanging up, my hands and feet were icy.
35:42But my mind was extremely clear.
35:44Anger wasn't enough to describe what I felt.
35:46It was a cold desire to fight back from having my bottom line crossed.
35:48Erased the last bit of pity I had for you.
35:50I didn't return to the meeting.
35:51Grabbed my phone and car keys.
35:52Left the office.
35:53I didn't go to my parents' house.
35:54I knew going now would play right into their hands.
35:56Make things worse.
35:57I needed to strike at the root.
35:58While driving, I called Sarah.
36:00Put it on speaker.
36:01They're at my parents' place.
36:02Banners, slander.
36:04I stated the swore on the other end.
36:05Holy shit, this family's setting new lows for shamelessness.
36:07I need you to do a few things now.
36:09First, immediately file a complaint in my name against Liam Margaret Jenniferi for slander.
36:13Use the photos of the banners at my parents' as evidence.
36:15If neighbors have videos, get them.
36:17Second, help me contact a reliable private investigator.
36:19Investigate what?
36:20Liam.
36:20All his bank records for the past three years, hotel stays, chat lines.
36:23I don't believe he's as clean as he claims.
36:25Someone's so selfish.
36:26How could he stay faithful for the family's sake?
36:28He's hiding something.
36:29You wanna?
36:30My voice held no warmth.
36:32Give him a taste of his own medicine.
36:33He likes destroying reputations.
36:35Then I'll dig up all his dirty deeds, one by one, and make them public.
36:38He made my parents lose face in their small town.
36:41I'll make him socially ruined in the whole city.
36:43Even the whole internet.
36:44Got it.
36:44I'll do it now.
36:45For the investigator, don't worry.
36:46A close friend of mine does this.
36:47Absolutely professional and reliable.
36:48Good.
36:49I didn't go home.
36:50Didn't go back to the office.
36:51I drove straight to Liam's parents' old house.
36:53He liked raiding homes, then let him taste having his own nest destroyed.
36:57He thought he chose the battlefield.
36:58He was wrong.
36:59From the moment he hurt my family, the rules of war were mine to set.
37:02The old community where Liam's parents lived, Oak Ridge.
37:05It was built nearly 30 years ago.
37:07Buildings were worn and shabby, wires crawling on walls like aging wrinkles.
37:11I parked outside the community, didn't drive in.
37:13I knew this place.
37:15First year of marriage.
37:16I lived here for half a year.
37:17I knew the biggest power in Oak Ridge wasn't the police, but the group of retired ladies
37:22who had afternoon tea at the cafe, precisely at 3pm.
37:26They knew all the community's secrets and controlled the gossip.
37:29I walked into town, straight to the cafe.
37:31Sure enough, several ladies were chatting.
37:33The leader was Mrs. Smith, who lived across from Liam's family.
37:36Sharp-eyed, she saw me first.
37:38Oh, isn't that the Wilson's daughter-in-law?
37:41All eyes turned to me.
37:46Mrs. Smith, ladies, long time no see.
37:50Oh, it really is, Emily.
37:53You haven't been around in ages.
37:56You've lost so much weight.
38:06What's wrong, dear?
38:10Had a fight with Liam?
38:12No, Mrs. Smith.
38:16We're getting a divorce.
38:19What?
38:19What happened?
38:20Luam seemed like such a nice boy.
38:22Yeah, you've only been married three years.
38:29Ladies, you know, for the past three holidays,
38:32his whole family went abroad, left me to house-sit?
38:40I used to think I wasn't good enough, that's why they wouldn't accept me.
38:44I thought if I endured, if I yielded,
38:47someday they'd see me as family.
38:50I was wrong.
38:56They went to my parents' house.
38:58Right at my parents' doorstep, held up banners,
39:01crowsed me, slandered me,
39:02so I ran off with their money.
39:05Ladies, you tell me.
39:07My voice wasn't loud, but every word reached their ears clearly.
39:10When I married Liam, the house we lived in was fully paid for by my parents.
39:14Only my name is on the deed.
39:15Is that their family's money?
39:17Now, I don't want to stay with them anymore.
39:19I sold my own house.
39:20Is that running off with money?
39:22His whole family used my money to frol it in the Maldives.
39:26Came back, found no home,
39:27went to my 70-year-old parents' doorstep,
39:29sturdick if thrula make trouble,
39:31almost gave my dad a heart attack.
39:34Is there any justice in this world?
39:37I didn't accuse them hysterically,
39:39just stated facts calmly.
39:40But this calmness stirred more sympathy than any crying fit.
39:42The lady's expressions shifted from gawk to anger.
39:45That family's just awful!
39:46Yeah, spending the girl's money,
39:47then bullying her parents.
39:48Margaret always acted so proper.
39:49Who knew she was like this behind the scenes?
39:51I came today just to tell you ladies.
39:53From now on,
39:54I have no relation to the Wilson family,
39:56so they won't drag me into whatever mess they make next.
40:04I didn't knock on that familiar door,
40:06didn't confront the emptiness inside.
40:08I knew within half an hour,
40:10the latest news about the Smith family's ingratitude,
40:13bullying their daughter C,
40:14and driving her parents to the hospital
40:16would spread to every corner of the community.
40:18The face Margaret cared so much about,
40:21I'd help her tear it to shreds with my own hands.
40:24No justice!
40:26Married such a vicious woman!
40:28She tricked us!
40:29Secretly sold the house!
40:31Hundreds of thousands,
40:32all swallowed by her alone.
40:38You say Emily sold the house?
40:40Whose name was on the deed?
40:43Dare to tell the truth?
40:47Free Mimi!
40:48Eat back your share, Cassian!
40:50Thou could sell it all!
40:51That's not what the flaw says.
40:52Pre-My Bantha Mybrae,
40:53Gerniel sold her own house,
40:54perfectly justified.
40:55What are you making a scene here?
41:02Who's causing a public disturbance here?
41:04Officer!
41:05You have to help us!
41:07My daughter-in-law,
41:08she ran off with the money!
41:09Get up first!
41:10Talk proper!
41:11Emily,
41:12marital affair,
41:13run off with fortune.
41:15You put this up?
41:17Yes.
41:18Evidence!
41:18You say she had an affair.
41:20Proof!
41:21You say she ran off with money,
41:22police report?
41:23Without evidence,
41:23this is public slander.
41:25Illegal!
41:25You know that?
41:26And your behavior has seriously disturbed public order
41:29and damaged the victim's reputation.
41:30Now immediately,
41:31take down those banners and leave,
41:32or we'll take you all to the station!
41:34We...
41:35We're the victims!
41:36Whether you're victims,
41:37tell the court!
41:38Banners here solve nothing!
41:40Take it down!
41:41Now!
41:45So shameful!
41:46Making a fool of themselves in another place!
41:48Yeah,
41:49thought they were so right!
41:50Turns out they're just being unreasonable!
41:55Liam!
41:55You need to come back!
41:57Big trouble!
41:58What's wrong, Mrs. Smith?
41:59Emily was just here!
42:00She told us everything!
42:01Said the house was hers!
42:02Said you went to her hometown to bully her parents!
42:04Now the whole community knows!
42:05Says your family are in grace!
42:07How will your mom ever show her face outside again?
42:10The call was a bolt from the blue!
42:12His entire body going cold!
42:13His carefully planned plan!
42:14The move he thought would checkmate me!
42:15Had not only completely failed,
42:17I'd counter-attacked and destroyed his own home!
42:18Dual defeat!
42:19He'd lost!
42:20Lost completely!
42:21Liam's family fled back to the city overnight!
42:23They didn't even wait for the long-distance bus!
42:25A lot of expensive train tickets!
42:26No one spoke the whole way!
42:27The carriage was terrifyingly quiet!
42:28Margaret didn't cry or fuss anymore!
42:30Leah Mind kept replaying Mrs. Smith's words!
42:32On the police warning!
42:33All his plans,
42:34all his leverage,
42:35had collapsed!
42:38Back in that cold,
42:39dampled house,
42:40the family seemed drained of all energy!
42:43Liam!
42:43What now?
42:45Divorce!
42:47He knew he had no other choice!
42:49If he kept making trouble,
42:50he'd only lose worse!
42:52His only hope now is to maybe get some money
42:54out of the $700,000 in the divorce!
42:56Even a few thousand would let him breathe!
42:58He was so naive!
42:59He thought all I wanted was divorce and the house!
43:01He didn't know I wanted him to pay
43:03for everything he'd done!
43:04A week later,
43:05Emily!
43:05Guess what I-
43:06What?
43:07Liam!
43:08He's been seeing someone!
43:09Though I'd expected it,
43:11hearing it confirmed still sent a ripple through me!
43:14Not sadness!
43:16A cold laugh of I knew it!
43:18His only hope now was to maybe get some money
43:20out of the $700,000 in the divorce!
43:23Even a few thousand would let him breathe!
43:25He was so naive!
43:27He thought all I wanted was divorce and the house!
43:30He didn't know I wanted him to pay
43:31for everything he'd done!
43:33The key thing is,
43:34the account he uses to transfer money to that woman
43:36is a supplementary card under his name.
43:38The primary card's consumption text mails get sent to
43:41his mother Margaret's phone.
43:42What?
43:43Meaning,
43:44Margaret knew,
43:45from the beginning,
43:46her son was supporting another woman!
43:48Not only knew,
43:49she helped cover for your husband!
43:51Every time Liam transferred money,
43:52she'd get the alert!
43:53Then come up with excuses to you,
43:55like the family bought some big appliances
43:57or his dad was sick and needed medicine
43:58to explain the expense!
44:00Boom!
44:01My mind exploded.
44:02I remembered.
44:03The past two years,
44:04there were many times,
44:04Margaret would suddenly say the fridge broke,
44:06bought a new one,
44:06or Richard had a full medical checkup,
44:07cost a lot.
44:08I never doubted it,
44:08because those amounts weren't outraging
44:09for our family income then.
44:10So that's it.
44:11That money all went into another woman's pocket,
44:12and his dear mother was his biggest accomplice.
44:13Coffee spilled scalding my hand,
44:14a feeling more disgusting than betrayal,
44:16more humiliating than deception,
44:17instantly overwhelmed me.
44:17I took a deep breath.
44:18When I spoke again,
44:19my voice was terrifyingly calm.
44:21Gather all the evidence,
44:22bank records,
44:23transfer history,
44:24that woman's photos,
44:24address,
44:25everything.
44:25Compile it.
44:26You want to drop it in court?
44:27No.
44:27I looked out the window.
44:28The city's traffic was a blur of light in my eyes.
44:30Court is too easy on them.
44:32Print all that stuff.
44:32Color.
44:33A hundred copies.
44:33I want to send a set to every department at Liam's company.
44:35Up and down.
44:35Slip a set under every neighbor's door in his community.
44:37And give a set to each of Margaret's old lady friends.
44:39Jennifer Worker's hand deliver.
44:40Then I'll let him taste what real,
44:41complete,
44:41and eternal ruin feels like.
44:43All here.
44:46I opened it.
44:48Stacks of neatly printed A4 paper.
44:50All high quality color.
44:52First page.
44:53A selfie of the college girl.
44:55She smiled sweetly.
44:57Starting second page.
44:58Dense bank statements.
44:59From two years ago.
44:59Every month.
45:00Transfer of a few thousand from Liam's supplementary card to this girl's account.
45:02Memo.
45:03Living spades.
45:03Further on.
45:04Movie ticket stubs from their outings.
45:05Receipts from different restaurants.
45:07Even a Reservation Springs hotel in a closing irrebutable.
45:09I flipped through page by page.
45:10No expression on my face.
45:11But my heart felt like countless ants crawling.
45:13Not jealousy.
45:13Not heartbreak.
45:14A deep nausea from being deceived and played for a fool.
45:16So while I was scrimping and saving for this family.
45:18Hesitating to buy new clothes.
45:18My husband was using our shared resources to give another woman a princess-like life.
45:21And his mother, my mother-in-law,
45:22knew all alone and even covered for them.
45:23They weren't a family.
45:23They were a criminal gang.
45:24And I was the victim they united to exploit to the footest.
45:26120 sets total.
45:2730 sets will be sent by anonymous courier to Liam's company's executive office,
45:30HR, and every colleague in his department by noon today.
45:3250 sets.
45:32I've got someone who will slip them under every door
45:33and into every mailbox in his parents' community tonight.
45:3530 sets will be delivered to Jennifer P's kindergarten tomorrow.
45:38Every teacher will see.
45:39Last 10.
45:39Backup.
45:40Her plan was more thorough than I thought.
45:42Don't mention it.
45:43I was just afraid you'd soften.
45:44We start.
45:45There's no turning back.
45:46Why would I turn back?
45:47When they held banners, stood at my parents' doorsteps,
45:48slandering me with the worst words, did they give me a way back?
45:51When his mom helped him lie to me like a fool for two years,
45:53did they think of leaving a me a way out?
45:54I'm not softening.
45:56Right now, I just want to see them burn.
45:58Okay, I understand.
46:00Packages go out at noon.
46:02Tomorrow, the show begins.
46:05Do it.
46:06Make this judgment hit harder.
46:08That afternoon, I didn't go back to the office.
46:11I went to see the small condo I'd had my eye on.
46:13Over 700 square feet.
46:15One bedroom with a large south-facing balcony.
46:17I signed the contract on the spot and paid in full.
46:20Holding that purchase contract in my own name,
46:23I stood in the empty, unfinished space.
46:26Sunlight through the windows fell on me.
46:28Warm.
46:29I knew starting tomorrow, the sun would set for Liam and his family.
46:32And my sun was just beginning to rise.
46:35Yuan had a depressing couple of days.
46:37Didn't dare go out, afraid neighbors would point fingers at her.
46:39Everyone went to work getting strange looks.
46:41Everyone vented their resentment on Boom.
46:43He'd get nothing.
46:44He still thought maybe he could talk to me again, play the victim.
46:46Maybe my heart would soften.
46:48Holding on to that fantasy, he went to work.
46:50He immediately sensed something was wrong.
46:52Walking in, all his colleagues looked at him strangely.
46:54Not the previous sympathy or gossip, but a mix of contempt, disgust, and mockery, like looking at garbage.
47:00His heart sank.
47:00An ominous premonition crept in.
47:02Back at his desk, he saw an unmarked yellow manilary envelope.
47:05Puzzled, he opened it.
47:06When he saw the contents, his mind went completely blank.
47:08The girl's photo, every transfer record, the hot springs hotel reservation.
47:11These secrets he thought were tightly hidden, were now printed and laid out in the most humiliating way before him.
47:14His hands shook, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.
47:17My God, the affair rumor was true!
47:19Supporting a college student?
47:20How extravagant.
47:21Look at these transfers!
47:22His mom was in on it!
47:23This family is exceptional in the worst way!
47:24No wonder his wife sold the house and divorced him.
47:25I couldn't stand it either.
47:26Those whispers were like poison knives, stabbing his ears and tearing at his insides.
47:29He tried to gather the papers, but his shaking hands made them scatter on the floor.
47:33He squatted down in embarrassment to pick them up.
47:35Just then, his manager's internal line rang.
47:38His voice was cold as ice.
47:40My office.
47:41Now, he walked stiffly into the manager's office.
47:44Saw the same file on the manager's desk.
47:46The manager didn't even let him sit.
47:48Company received many copies of your personal resume today.
47:53Very interesting content.
47:55I... I... I...
47:56Don't bother.
47:58Narget One, your personal life isn't our business, but your behavior has severely affected the
48:02company's reputation and work environment.
48:04HR will talk to you.
48:05Go process your termination.
48:07Our company has no room for talent like you.
48:10Fired.
48:11He was fired.
48:12Didn't remember how he left the manager's office.
48:15He was like a puppet whose soul had been taken away.
48:18Went back to his desk and packed his things under all his colleague's stairs.
48:26Big trouble.
48:27Huge trouble.
48:29Our whole building.
48:30Every apartment door got your photos and those...
48:32Those things shoved under them.
48:34I can't live anymore.
48:36I really can't.
48:40Liam, what the hell did you do?
48:41The parent group chat at my kindergarten exploded.
48:43The principal told me not to come tomorrow.
48:45I lost my job.
48:46It's all your fault.
48:46One thing after another.
48:48Job, family, relatives.
48:49Everything he had worked so hard to build collapsed completely within this day.
48:52This hour.
48:53Gone without a trace.
48:57He'd lost.
48:58He knew he had completely lost.
49:01Emily didn't fight him.
49:03Didn't argue.
49:04She just moved a finger.
49:06And sent him into an irreversible hell.
49:09Three days later, I got a call from Liam.
49:11It was from an unknown number, but I knew it was him.
49:13I'm downstairs at your new place.
49:15I know you changed jobs and bought a new condo.
49:17Emily, you're really something.
49:18Come up.
49:18Sarah had warned me not to meet him alone, but I knew he had no strength left.
49:21He was just a toothless stray dog.
49:23I needed one last goodbye to put a period on all this.
49:40Sit.
49:40No.
49:41I got fired.
49:43My mom stays home now, afraid to go out.
49:45My sister got fired too.
49:46Her husband's divorcing her.
49:48My dad had a stroke two nights ago.
49:51He's still in the hospital.
49:52He was disappointed.
49:53My face showed nothing.
49:55Is that why you came?
49:56To say I went too far?
49:57Emily, I admit I was wrong.
49:59I shouldn't have had someone else.
50:00I shouldn't have lied.
50:00I shouldn't have gone to your parents' place.
50:01I apologize.
50:02Can we not get divorced?
50:04The money?
50:04The house?
50:04I don't want it.
50:05I don't want anything.
50:05I just want you back.
50:06Let's start over.
50:07If it were a month ago, I might have softened.
50:08Now I just found ridiculous.
50:10Start over.
50:11Do you think everyone has your memory?
50:13Did you forget how you and your mom used my money to support that college girl?
50:16Did you forget leaving me alone to house stick for three holidays?
50:19Did you forget pointing your finger in my face and calling me difficult?
50:22Did you forget taking your whole family to my parents' door?
50:25Doorstep with banners to slander me?
50:26With each sentence, his face paled.
50:28My parents treated you like their own son.
50:30You repaid them by making them lose face in front of all their neighbors.
50:32I treated your family like my own.
50:34You repaid me by treating me like a fool you could deceive and sacrifice.
50:36You didn't end up here because of me.
50:38You brought this on yourself.
50:39You loved your family, right?
50:40Thought families should be all together?
50:42Well, now your family?
50:43Jobless, getting divorced and hospitalized seems pretty all together too.
50:45I...
50:46The divorce papers my lawyer already sent them.
50:49Sign it.
50:50This is the last thing we need to do together.
50:52After you sign, we're even.
50:54From then on, whether you live or die, whether you're rich or poor,
50:57it has nothing to do with me.
51:03Fine.
51:08He came.
51:09I'm fine.
51:10He's gone.
51:10Are you okay?
51:11He didn't do anything to you?
51:12He's got no strength left.
51:15True.
51:15After your combination of moves, even iron would break.
51:18Now, we just wait for his signature.
51:20Don't worry.
51:21I'll handle it.
51:22Hung up.
51:22I ran myself a hot bath and added essential oils and bath salts.
51:25Soaked in the warm water, I closed my eyes.
51:27My mind was no longer filled with images of Liam and his family,
51:29or those humiliating and angry past events.
51:31I thought about how to decorate my new home.
51:33Lickany filled with gardenias and succulents.
51:35Bedroom walls painted my favorite tiles online.
51:37I even started could finally revolve only about me.
51:39Two days later, Pimir 2 placed a file before my, the divorce agreement.
51:42On the last page, a signature, Liam Wilson.
51:44The handwriting was scrabbled and weak,
51:46as if signing those few words had drained all his strength.
51:48He didn't make any demands.
51:49He walks away with nothing.
51:50He accepted it.
51:50He had no choice.
51:51Right.
51:51His lawyer said when he came to sign, he looked like a lost soul.
51:54He signed left and didn't set a word.
51:55I picked up the agreement and looked at those words.
51:58Felt calm.
51:59I thought I'd feel the joy of revenge fulfilled.
52:01I didn't.
52:02It was like walking and getting mud on your shoe.
52:04You scrape it off with some effort.
52:06You don't celebrate victory over the fallen mud.
52:08You just feel your foot is finally clean.
52:11Emily and I went to the courthouse to finish the last formalities.
52:13When the clerk handed me the final divorce decree,
52:15I let out a long, deep breath.
52:17The three-year nightmare was finally, legally, over.
52:21Leaving the courthouse, the sun was shining brightly.
52:23Congratulations, Miss Fish 1 reborn.
52:25Likewise.
52:26Who wins another beautiful case?
52:27Of course.
52:28Dinner's on you tonight.
52:28The fanciest French recipe.
52:29Deal.
52:30I looked at the divorce decree in my hand, then placed it in the deepest part of my bag.
52:33I probably would never take it out again.
52:35Your dad, the hospital is asking for payment again.
52:39How much?
52:39Another 30,000.
52:42Liam, do you have any money left?
52:47Mom, I...
52:49I'll figure something out.
52:50Figure something out?
52:51What could he do?
52:52His life seemed to be at a dead end.
52:53He suddenly thought of Emily.
52:55Her standing in that bright new home, looking down at him.
52:57What rose in his heart wasn't hatred, but a desperate regret he couldn't be difficult.
53:01If this year he had insisted she come to the Malvives, would everyday change as possible?
53:05Time passed quickly.
53:07Summer arrived.
53:08My new home was decorated and aired out for three months.
53:10I officially moved in.
53:12All the furniture and decorations were of my own choices.
53:14The Galtonies on the Altony Blum Climb, filling the place with a sweet fragrance.
53:18I changed jobs.
53:19A foreign company, position, marketing manager.
53:22Salary was significantly higher.
53:24New colleagues were friendly, and the work atmosphere was good.
53:26I completely said goodbye to my old social circle and those gossipy rumors.
53:29On weekends, I was no longer tied to the kitchen.
53:31I'd meet Sarah or work up a sweat at the gym.
53:33I signed up for French classes.
53:34Twice a week, starting from the basic bonjour.
53:37I wasn't my buddy, but my complexion improved.
53:38Men started showing interest.
53:40Work contacts was now the gym trainer.
53:42I didn't need someone else to make it better.
53:43In July, my company had a chance to attend an industry summit in Paris, France.
53:48The director gave the Spifal Tower and took a photo to me.
53:50Posted it on my Instagram.
53:51No caption.
53:52So quickly liked it and commented.
53:54I mean the person.
53:55I looked at the post row.
53:56The woman in a long dress smiling brightly, yet extremely familiar.
53:58So this was what it felt like to live for yourself, not for anyone else.
54:01So happy.
54:03Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, Liam's family's life was a mess.
54:06After a stroke, he was paralyzed on one side and needed constant care.
54:09Margaret couldn't handle it alone, completely losing her former vitality.
54:12She cried all day and aged rap if Jennifer finally got divorced.
54:15Her child went to live with ex-husband.
54:17Job she moved out of her parents' house and her face filled with the utmost base in chief
54:20of despair and regret.
54:21Looked for work for a long time but failed for various reasons.
54:24His reputation in that circle was completely ruined.
54:27Finally, he started driving for a rideshare service.
54:30One day, he picked up passengers, going to the airport.
54:32The passengers, a young couple with a kid heading to the Maldives.
54:35He listened to their excited discussions about the Maldivian scenery in the back seat.
54:39Every word felt like a needle piercing his heart.
54:41He couldn't help glancing at the young wife in the rearview mirror.
54:44She was gently wiping sweat from her husband's forehead.
54:46Her husband looked at her with full of Emily.
54:48Remembered she used to look at him like that.
54:50And he had personally shattered that tenderness.
54:52He leaned on the steering wheel and finally cried bitterly like a child.
55:03Emily.
55:04Mrs. Smith told me today that the Wilson's old house was sold.
55:08Oh?
55:10Heard it was to pay for Richard's, his dad's medical bills.
55:13Sold for over $800,000.
55:15Paid off a lot of debts.
55:16And the rest is only enough to cover about a year's hospital expenses.
55:19The family moved to rent a place farther out in the suburbs.
55:22Heard the place doesn't even have a decent grocery store nearby.
55:25And that Liam, it seems he came back to our area a few days ago.
55:29Went to your Uncle Johnson's, asked if he could pull some strings to get him a job.
55:32Your Uncle Johnson chased him away with scolding.
55:34Heard he looks especially down and out now.
55:36Those people, those events, even Norse went his last or his last entry.
55:40Emily.
55:40Do you still hate them?
55:42I looked in the mirror, peeled off the mask, and saw my radiant self.
55:47I smiled.
55:48Mom, it's not hate anymore.
55:50Now I just want to live my own life well.
55:52Whether they're doing well or not, it has nothing to do with me.
55:55Yes.
55:55Nothing.
55:56That was true letting go.
55:57Not felling the house.
55:58Not getting divorced.
55:59Not taking revenge.
56:00But when their names appear in your life again, your heart doesn't stir a single ripple.
56:04They become background noise in your life.
56:05Blurry.
56:06Unimportant.
56:07Hung up.
56:07I poured myself a glass of red wine and walked to the balcony.
56:10The summer night breeze carried a coolness.
56:13The city's neon lights flickered in the distance, like a bright galaxy.
56:17My phone dinged.
56:18It was Sarah.
56:19I smiled and replied.
56:20Maybe.
56:21I didn't agree immediately, nor did I refuse.
56:23My heart was open.
56:24My future held endless possibilities.
56:26I could choose to go, or not.
56:28I could choose to meet new people, or keep enjoying the peace of being alone.
56:31This feeling of being fully in control of my own life made me extremely at ease.
56:35I took a sip of wine.
56:36Remembered three years ago, when I married Liam, I thought marriage was my final destination.
56:41Later I understood.
56:42No one is your final destination.
56:44You yourself are.
56:45When you become strong and complete, you no longer need anyone to prove your worth.
56:49That door to the past was completely closed.
56:51Before me was sunlight, and the entire world.
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