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00:00I have deeply loved Sebastian for a full eight years. Looking at the photo of Sebastian and me
00:05in my hand, I stood before the door and murmured softly,
00:09This is my last chance. This time, can I become Sebastian's fiance?
00:15At the moment I reached out and was about to open the door, I suddenly froze,
00:19because I heard Sebastian's mother questioning him with anger and disappointment.
00:22Sebastian, tell me, why for seven consecutive years have you secretly replaced all the slips
00:28of paper with your name on them with blank ones? You know perfectly well that if she doesn't draw
00:33your name, Eleanor can never become your fiance. Doesn't it hurt your heart to watch her cry in
00:39disappointment every year? She has been crying for seven years. One more time won't make a difference.
00:45But Lillian just came back from Switzerland, and her emotions are very unstable. I promised to
00:50accompany her through her treatment for seven years. He then gave a light chuckle. Anyway,
00:56Eleanor and I have been together for eight years. Her family and friends all think we are
01:02definitely getting married. Other than waiting for me, she has no other choice. Don't worry. Next year,
01:10I will give her a very grand proposal ceremony. Consider it an explanation to her for these past few
01:16years. I think she will definitely be very satisfied with this arraignment. After saying that,
01:21he threw the slip of paper with Sebastian Ashford written on it into the paper shredder.
01:26Listen, the sound of this paper shredder is indeed much better than Eleanor's disappointed crying
01:33every year. Standing outside the door, I heard those words and stared blankly at the photo in my hand.
01:40Turns out he wasn't blind to my tears, nor was he unaware of my disappointment. These seven years of
01:45blank slips were just a joke he used to trample on my true feelings. I clearly remember the Ashford
01:52family's rules. To become Sebastian's fiancΓ©, one must draw a slip of paper from the lottery box at the
01:57grand charity banquet. She can only become his fiancΓ© if she draws the slip with his name on it. And
02:03for
02:03these seven years, I have tried every possible method just to be able to become his fiancΓ©. I thought he
02:09loved me truly, so I did all this willingly. Yet the hidden truth cuts deep and hurts so much. What
02:14do
02:14all my years striving to be his fiancΓ© count for? It's nothing but a joke. But now, my heart suddenly
02:20let go completely. I loosened my grip, letting the slip of paper in my hand fall to the ground and
02:25turned to walk away. Since your name still isn't in the box for the eighth time, then I will just
02:31marry
02:31someone else. The bastion adjusted his cuffs and left the lounge without a care. He arrived at the banquet
02:37hall, which was filled with wealthy people in gorgeous clothes. This was the eighth gala, hosted
02:43by the Ashfords, the most powerful family in New York, to select a fiancΓ© for their heir. He walked
02:49straight toward Lillian, who was surrounded by a group of wealthy young ladies talking.
02:54Sebastian. Lillian's eyes were red, looking deeply wronged, and she threw herself into his arms.
02:59They said I have no right to stand here, that I'm the one ruining the relationship between you and Eleanor.
03:04Sebastian frowned deeply, his eyes sweeping fiercely across the entire hall,
03:10finally landing on those wealthy young ladies who were gossiping.
03:14Who dares to say she has no right? The rules I, Sebastian, have set are the rules of New York's
03:19Upper East Dead High Society. Lillian is an important guest I invited. Whoever makes her unhappy,
03:24makes me unhappy.
03:26The entire hall instantly became so quiet that even breathing could be heard. In the midst of this silence,
03:31the crystal chandelier in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed by half. Only a few wall lamps gave off a faint
03:37glow. Immediately after, a beam of cold white spotlight suddenly lit up. I pushed the doors open
03:44and walked in. Every step was unhurried and composed.
04:01Those wealthy young ladies looked at me. After all, for the past seven years I was publicly recognized by
04:06everyone as Sebastian's fiancΓ©, and the only woman he allowed to stay by his side constantly.
04:12Everyone thought I would definitely make a scene and drive Lillian away or, like the previous seven years,
04:19question him with red eyes about why he was protecting another woman. But this time, I didn't even give them
04:25half a glance.
04:26Without stopping, I walked straight toward a waiter in the banquet hall. I picked up a glass of champagne from
04:32the waiter's tray,
04:33and took a small sip. The cold liquid slid down my throat, suppressing the very last bit of affection in
04:39my heart.
04:41Eleanor, aren't you going to do something about it? Someone asked me in a very low voice. I smiled,
04:47but there was not a hint of a smile in my eyes. Young Master Ashfield is standing up for a
04:52beauty.
04:52Why would I go over there and interfere? Besides, I swirled the wine glass in my hand with a bit
04:59of a
04:59spectator's look in my eyes. I'm also quite curious to see if Sebastian's name is actually in the raffle
05:06box this year. Sebastian's body instantly stiffened. He subconsciously turned to look at me, as if
05:13completely unexpected that I would have this reaction. In the past, at times like this, I would have already
05:18been crying and making a scene to drive Lillian away. But today, I was as quiet as someone entirely
05:25unconnected to this matter. A flash of impatience crossed his eyes. He let go of Lillian and strode
05:32toward me. Eleanor, what kind of temper are you throwing again? Lillian just came back from
05:39Switzerland. Her health is poor and she can't be frightened. You are the eldest daughter of the
05:44Walker family. Can't you be a bit broad-minded? Broad-minded, I looked at this man in front of me,
05:50whom I had loved for over a decade. Suddenly, he felt very foreign. Seven years. More than 2,500 days
05:58a night. To cater to his preferences, I put away my own temper and skills, learning to make him French
06:04desserts and English afternoon tea. To get his name to appear in that damn box, I bribed the Ashford's
06:10butler, curried favour with Sebastian's mother, and exhausted all possible means. And the result?
06:17What I got in exchange was his phrase, be a bit more broad-minded, and my sincere heart
06:21shredded to pieces in the paper shredder. Sebastian. I put down the wine glass in my hand.
06:27The glass clinked crisply against the marble table. I am not throwing a temper. I just think you are right.
06:33Miss Lillian is delicate, and does indeed need someone to properly accompany her through her
06:40treatment. Sebastian was stunned. He stared into my eyes, as if trying to find a hint of petulance,
06:45or jealousy, in them. Unfortunately, he found nothing. My heart was completely peaceful,
06:51without a single ripple. This feeling of being out of his control made him inexplicably panicked.
06:55He reached out, trying to grab my wrist. It's good that you understand. After tonight,
07:02next year. There is no next year. I turned sideways, dodging his hand. My tone was as flat,
07:08as if discussing today's weather. My grandfather said the same thing can only be done at most eight
07:13times. Tonight is the eighth time. If your name is still not drawn, then we are done. Seeing this,
07:20Lillian quickly walked over and stood in front of me. Eleanor, stop throwing a tantrum and just
07:26apologize to Sebastian. He still loves you deep down. It's just that since I returned,
07:32my actions have been so unstable, and he is just worried about me. Besides, everyone knows
07:38that you would never marry anyone but Sebastian. As soon as her voice fell, a crisp slap suddenly
07:46sounded. My eyes were full of mockery. When is it an outsider's turn to dictate my affairs?
07:52Sebastian's face suddenly changed, and he stepped directly in front of Lillian.
07:57Eleanor, you have gone too far. Apologize to Lillian. Apologize? On what grounds?
08:04Because she's your darling? Or because she's thick-shitted? Sebastian, have you forgotten that
08:09tonight is my home court? As long as the drawing haven't started, I am still your fiancΓ© in name.
08:15What's the problem with teaching an outsider who doesn't know the rules a lesson?
08:20The surrounding guests began to whisper. Mrs. Ashford also hurried over upon hearing
08:25the commotion. Seeing this scene, she frowned deeply. What are you arguing about? Isn't this
08:31embarrassing? She glared at Sebastian, then looked at me. Her eyes were complex. Eleanor,
08:38it's almost time for the drawing. Don't let irrelevant people ruin the big event.
08:42Mrs. Ashford liked me very much. She genuinely hoped I could marry into the Ashford family.
08:47It was a pity. That good son of hers personally destroyed all of this.
08:52Sebastian took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart. He reached out to put his arm
08:57around Lillian's shoulder and patted her comfortingly. Then he looked at me, his tone cold.
09:03Fine. Since you want to play so much, let's begin. I want to see the moment you draw a blank
09:08slip.
09:09Whether you can still be as sharp-tongued as you are now.
09:13After saying that, he turned and walked toward the high platform in the center of the hall.
09:18There lay an exquisite box. It was also the judgment stand that would decide my fate.
09:23I watched his back. My eyes gradually turned cold. Sebastian, you think you control everything.
09:30But little do you know, this time, you are the prey.
09:34In the center of the hall, the crystal lights were dazzling. Everyone's gaze focused on that
09:39carved oak box. According to family rules, there were a hundred slips of paper placed in the box.
09:44Only one of them had Sebastian's name written on it. Drawing it would be the arrangement of fate,
09:49resulting in an engagement on the spot. Failing to draw it. Meant fate hadn't arrived,
09:54and we would try again next year. For the past seven years. Every time, I reached my hand in full
10:00of hope. Every time. What I pulled out was completely blank. I thought it was just my bad luck. I
10:05thought
10:05it was God testing our relationship. It wasn't until today that I learned that among those hundred slips
10:11of paper, Sebastian's name was never there at all. They were all blank papers he had personally
10:16substituted. Eleanor, go on. I specifically asked the priest for a blessing. The priest said,
10:22you will find your beloved this year. Beloved? Perhaps. It's just that this person is not Sebastian.
10:29Lifting my dress, I walked step by step onto the high platform. Sebastian stood next to the box,
10:35one hand in his pocket looking proud. The way he looked at me was like looking at an unreasonable child.
10:39Eleanor, as long as you apologize to Lithian now. Next year, I promise to let you draw the name.
10:45Wouldn't even need to wait until next year. As long as you behave and stop targeting Lillian,
10:50I can consider ending this game early. Game. In his eyes, these seven years of torment,
10:56my youth, my dignity, were nothing but a game he could call a halt to at any time. I stopped
11:01in my
11:01tracks. Standing across from him, there were only a few inches of distance between us, but our hearts were
11:07separated by an entire world. Sebastian. I looked into his eyes and asked softly. Do you really think
11:13I must marry you? Sebastian was taken aback for a moment. Then he sneered out loud. Who else? Besides
11:20Mu could tolerate your bad temper. Besides the Ashford family who is worthy of your Walker family.
11:26Eleanor, accept your fate. In this life, you are destined to only be the woman of me, Sebastian Ashford.
11:33He was too confident. Confident to the point of conceit. He thought that by grasping my weakness,
11:38he could trample on my bottom line unscrupulously. I lowered my eyes, hiding the mockery in my gaze.
11:44Is that so? Then let's see. Exactly who is the one who should accept their fate? I took a deep
11:51breath,
11:52slowly raised my right hand, and reached into that pitch black box. My fingertips touched the cold paper.
11:59One slip, two slips, countless slips. Each one was like a knife, cutting into my heart. There was
12:07absolute silence below the stage. Lillian stood at the forefront of the crowd, a victor's smile on her
12:12lip. She knew the box was full of blank papers. She was waiting to see me make a fool of
12:17myself in
12:18public and cry bitterly. Sebastian also looked away casually, seeming to have already foreseen the ending.
12:24I closed my eyes. My fingers fumbled at the bottom of the box. Finally, my fingertips touched a slip of
12:31paper with a slightly different texture. That was the one. I had someone slip in during the chaos before
12:37entering. And it was also the final way out I left for myself. I snapped my eyes open. With a
12:43strong
12:43flick of my wrist, I pulled out that slip of paper. Young Master Ashfield. I held up the slip in
12:49my hand,
12:49my voice clear, spreading throughout the hall. It seems your promise is about to become inviled.
12:58Sebastian's casual expression froze on his face. He subconsciously looked at the slip in my hand. A
13:03trace of confusion flashed in his eyes. Impossible. He clearly had personally replaced all the slips with
13:09names with blank ones, even just to be safe. Right before the banquet started, he had specifically
13:14checked again. There absolutely could not be any words in the box. Eleanor, who are you trying to
13:19scare with a blank piece of paper? He scoffed coldly. Stop making a scene and letting everyone
13:25laugh at us. Whether it's a blank paper or not, won't we know once it read out loud? A bright,
13:31radiant smile curled at the corners of my lips. Since Young Master Ashford don't believe it,
13:36then invite a highly respected elder to read it. I looked at the patriarch of the Walker family below
13:43the stage, who was also my grandfather. Grandfather, please help your granddaughter check.
13:49Whose name is written on this? Grandfather leaned on his cane and tremblingly walked up to the stage.
13:55He took the slip from my hand, unfolded it. The eyes widened fiercely. Immediately after,
14:02he burst into a hearty laugh. Good. It's destiny. This is the arrangement of destiny.
14:10The unease in Sebastian's heart grew stronger and stronger. He abandoned all etiquette,
14:15rushing forward to see what was going on. Grandfather, let me see it.
14:21But Grandfather suddenly put away the slip, turned around, facing the hundreds of guests below.
14:27According to the century-old family rules of the Walker and Ashfield families,
14:31Miss Eleanor Walker has successfully drawn her husband in the eighth destiny drawing.
14:36This is the arrangement of destiny. The whole crowd was in and up. Mrs. Ashford was moved to tears.
14:42The smile on Lillian's face stiffened, her nails digging deeply into her flesh.
14:47Sebastian was struck as if by lightning. Impossible! The box clearly! The words reached his lips,
14:54but he forcefully swallowed them back down. He couldn't say it, saying it would mean admitting he cheated.
14:59It would mean admitting he lied to Eleanor. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
15:06Grandfather, did you misread it? How is this possible? Why is it impossible? I took the slip back from
15:12Grandfather's hand, slowly unfolded it, displaying it in front of everyone, black ink on white paper.
15:28A dead silence, even more terrifying than before. The colour in Sebastian's face instantly drained away. He stared deadly at
15:36those two words.
15:37Alexander Thorne. This is impossible. How could his name be in the box? Your box can only have my name!
15:45He bellowed out of control, like an enraged lion. I watched his crazy behaviour, and only felt it was laughable.
15:52Young Master Ashford. The family rules only say to draw a slip to decide a husband. But they never said
15:59that this box can only hold the name of you.
16:04Sebastian Ashford, alone! I turned around, looking into the corner of the crowd, at the man who had remained silent
16:10all along, yet stood tall and straight like a pine.
16:14Mr. Thorne, since this is the arrangement of destiny, I wonder if you are willing to marry me as your
16:21wife.
16:25The crowd automatically parted to make a path. All eyes converged on that corner.
16:30Alexander Thorne. Wall Street's most low-key, yet also most mysterious billionaire.
16:34It was said he was ruthless and stayed away from women. He was the Ashford group's biggest mortal enemy in
16:39the global market.
16:40No one expected that his name would appear in the Walker family's raffle box, and even less expected, that I
16:46would propose to him in public.
16:47Alexander walked up to the high platform step by step. Every step seemed to trample on the very tip of
16:53Sebastian's heart, until he stood in front of me.
16:55He finally stopped. Reflected in his deep eyes was my current dishevelled yet resolute appearance.
17:01Miss Walker.
17:01His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying a trace of imperceptible indulgence.
17:06You were the one who said it, in front of all the elites of New York. No going back on
17:13your word.
17:13My heart trembled. Actually, I wasn't familiar with him. I had only heard his name, and knew he didn't get
17:19along with Sebastian.
17:20Putting his name in was purely to take revenge on Sebastian, and also to find myself a sufficiently powerful backer.
17:27I didn't expect that he would agree so readily. I absolutely won't go back on it.
17:32Alexander hooked his lips into a smile. In that instant, he reached out to take the slip from my hand,
17:37carefully folded it, and placed it in the pocket closest to his heart.
17:41Then, right in front of Sebastian, he went down on one knee, took out an already prepared diamond ring from
17:47his pocket.
17:48Eleanor Walker, marry me. I will make you the happiest woman in all of New York.
17:54The whole venue exploded. This reversal came too fast, too thrilling.
17:58Sebastian went completely crazy, and he upended the lottery box.
18:02Alexander, you're asking for death. Eleanor is my fiancΓ©. What right do you have to propose?
18:08The rocks overturned on the ground. The slips of paper inside scattered all over the floor.
18:13Sebastian acted like he had caught a lifesaver. He squatted down to pick up those slips.
18:18I want everyone to see. These are all blank papers inside.
18:21It is you, Eleanor, who cheated. You teamed up with an outsider to humiliate me.
18:26He grabbed a handful of slips, and held them up in front of everyone.
18:29Look! They are all empty! There are no names at all! This drawing doesn't count!
18:35However, the next second, his voice came to an abrupt halt, because he saw, on that floor full of slips,
18:42every slip of paper bore the same single sentence.
18:45I don't love you anymore. Sebastian's hands began to tremble. The slips in his hand slipped away.
18:50He looked up in disbelief, looking at me standing condescendingly above him, his eyes full of terror and despair.
18:56Eleanor! You!
18:57I took Alexander's arm, looking coldly at the man on the ground.
19:01Sebastian, I said it the eighth time. If you're still not in the box, then I will marry someone else.
19:08Now, you can get lost.
19:10Sebastian slumped on the floor, surrounded entirely by slips of paper that read,
19:14I don't love you anymore. No. It is not like this.
19:18He muttered to himself, trying to find a slip with his name written on it from the floor.
19:23Even if it was just one, it could prove I still had him in my heart. Unfortunately, not a single
19:28one.
19:30Eleanor! You lied to me!
19:32He suddenly raised his head, his eyes crimson.
19:34You clearly loved me so much. How could you not love me? Is it because of Lillian?
19:40Is it because I replaced the names with blank paper? I will change.
19:43I will not replace them anymore. I will write my name on them, right now!
19:48He frantically pulled out a fountain pen, grabbed a slip from the floor, and was about to write.
19:53Enough!
19:53Alexander, stepping on the hand he was holding the pen with.
19:56Young Master Ashford, harassing my fiancΓ© right in front of me.
20:00Are you not completely ignoring my existence?
20:05He looked up and glared angrily at Alexander.
20:08What kind of thing are you?!
20:10Eleanor and I grew up together.
20:13You are nothing but a petty man taking advantage of a vulnerable moment!
20:18Grew up together?
20:19Alexander let out a scoff, applying pressure with his foot, crushing Sebastian's knuckles until they crack.
20:24Does growing up together mean making her wait three hours in a blizzard for you?
20:28Does growing up together mean making her make a fool of herself in public for seven years?
20:33Does growing up together mean putting her sincere heart into a paper shredder?
20:37Sebastian's face was deathly pale.
20:39How do you know?!
20:41About the paper shredder. Only he and Lillian knew. How could Alexander know?
20:46I looked at his horrified expression, and spoke faintly.
20:49Because I heard it too, Sebastian.
20:51Right before the banquet started, at the door of the lounge.
20:55Every word you said I heard clearly!
20:57Sebastian's whole body shook, as if all his strength had been drained away.
21:01Eleanor, listen to my explanation.
21:04He crawled over, wanting to grab the hem of my dress.
21:07I was lying to Lillian. I only told those lies to comfort Lillian. I only have you in my heart.
21:13I promise to give you a grand proposal next year. Believe me this once. Okay?
21:19I took a step back, avoiding his hand. My eyes looked at him as if looking at a pile of
21:24garbage.
21:24Lie to Lillian? So in order to lie to her, you had to sacrifice me?
21:29Sebastian, your love is too cheap.
21:32Lie to Lillian? So in order to lie to her, you had to sacrifice me?
21:37Sebastian, your love is too cheap. I, Eleanor Walker, no longer want you.
21:43After finishing my sentence, I didn't give him another glance.
21:46Holding Alexander's hand, I turned and left.
21:49Sebastian, you are bleeding! Quick, call a doctor!
21:53It is a sin! What a sin!
21:55My footsteps didn't stop, walking out the doors of the banquet hall.
21:58The night breeze was slightly cool, blowing away the noise and foulness inside.
22:03Are you cold?
22:04I shook my head.
22:06Alexander?
22:07Hmm?
22:09You are welcome.
22:09He squeezed my hand tightly, his palm warm.
22:15Eleanor, the good show has only just begun.
22:18Sebastian became Wall Street's biggest joke. The heir publicly rejected,
22:22the fiancΓ© marrying his mortal enemy. The Ashford Group stock crashed the next day.
22:26The Walkers withdrew capital, and the Thorn Group attacked. The Ashford family teetered on collapse.
22:32Mrs. Ashford was hospitalized. Mr. Ashford threatened to disown Sebastian.
22:37Meanwhile, I sat in Alexander's private villa, startled by the documents in my hands.
22:41Are these real? I pointed at photos of Lillian partying on a yacht, embracing them, with no sign of illness.
22:47Absolutely true. During those seven years in Switzerland, she squandered his money.
22:52Keeping male models, gambling, taking drugs.
22:55I felt utterly disgusted. Sebastian played the fool and hurt me for seven years because of her.
23:01Does Sebastian know?
23:02He'll know very soon.
23:03Alexander smiled slyly.
23:04I served justice for everyone in the Ashford family.
23:08I gasped at the ruthless move. Lillian would have no place left, and Sebastian would be entirely abandoned.
23:14Alexander leaned closer.
23:16Are you worried about him?
23:18Not at all. He brought this upon himself. And you personally sent him to his doom?
23:23Alexander laughed, scraping my nose.
23:25Such a sweet mouth. Clearing obstacles for you is what a husband ought to do.
23:32Just then, my phone rang. It was Sebastian. I answered on speaker.
23:36Eleanor! Are you with Alexander? Do you know what Lillian said?
23:39What about her? I interrupted indifferently.
23:42Was she kicked out of her apartment?
23:44You knew she was lying? Why didn't you tell me?
23:46I laughed out of anger.
23:48If I told you, you would just think I was jealous.
23:50Now that the truth is bare, you don't reflect your vast stupidity but blame me?
23:54The phone went silent, save for heavy breathing. Finally, Sebastian spoke hoarsely.
23:59Eleanor! I was wrong. I kicked Lillian out. Come back, okay?
24:03I will marry you immediately and listen to you for everything.
24:06I looked at the sunlight, feeling immense irony. Deep affection that comes too late is worthless.
24:12Sebastian, it's too late. I am now Mrs. Thorne.
24:16The words Mrs. Thorne shattered his last hope. He smashed the phone, leaving only a busy tone.
24:22Satisfied? Not yet. This is just the start.
24:25Days later, Alexander launched a fierce commercial attack, seizing Ashford's asset.
24:30Sebastian begged for help, but former friends all avoided him.
24:33Our engagement party became the talk of the city. On its eve, I went to try on my wedding dress.
24:39Outside the boutique, Lillian blocked my way. She looked haggard in shabby clothes.
24:44Eleanor, you ruined me!
24:45She screamed and lunged at me. Bodyguards held her down at once.
24:50Greed, vanity, and lies destroyed yourself.
24:53Liar! Sebastian loves only me! You are just a substitute too!
24:58She retorted. I pitied her ignorance. He loves no one but himself. He enjoyed being fought over.
25:05Now his pride is hurt. And that is why he is crazy. Lillian stared blankly. I told the guards to
25:10send
25:10her away. We are all fools! She cried bitterly. Just then, Sebastian arrived in a Bentley, worn out.
25:17This dress was meant for me. He said painfully. I ignored him and got into Alexander's car.
25:22Do not marry him! Sebastian shouted desperately. The car drove off,
25:27leaving him stranded in the cold wind. The engagement party was lavish, held at Manhattan's
25:31Top Hotel. Alexander stayed close to me, caring for me tenderly, making other guests envious.
25:36As we prepared to exchange rings, Sebastian burst in, drunk and messy.
25:41Stop this engagement! Alexander let him come forward. Sebastian stumbled onto the stage.
25:46Take off that ring. I will give you everything I have. He said, holding out a crumpled bank card.
25:53You are bankrupt. This card cannot even buy alcohol. I replied calmly. I have lost my family,
25:59company, and money. But I still have you. Will you not stay with me? Alexander stepped between us.
26:07Respect yourself. She is my fiancΓ©, not your savior. Sebastian was pushed to the ground and wept like a
26:14child. The crowd looked on with scorn. No apology can fix everything. You chose this path, and you
26:20have to see it through, I told him. I turned to Alexander. Put the ring on me. He slipped the
26:25diamond
26:26ring onto my finger. The ceremony ended. Sebastian stood in the corner, finally accepting he had lost
26:31me forever. Three years later, heavy snow covered New York. Our daughter was just a month old, and
26:37Alexander doted on her deeply. It is time for work. Not today. My daughter comes first. I heard
26:46Sebastian passed away. He froze to death, under the Brooklyn Bridge, together with Lillian. They
26:52fought over a burger and fell into the river. I fell silent. Once prominent figures, they ended up
26:58miserably. It was their just deserts. Are you thinking of him? I kissed him with a smile. I am
27:05planning a candlelit dinner tonight. His mood brightened at once. He held our daughter in one arm
27:10and wrapped the other around me. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for giving me a home.
27:16Leaning on his chest, the snow fell harder, burying the sad past. Our warm and happy life had only just
27:22begun.
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