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The Billionaire's Secret Wife New π
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00:02On the night of our engagement party, my fiance and Brandon Hayes threw me out.
00:07Then he walked back in with my best friend Chelsea on his arm.
00:12Her pregnant belly was on full displayed.
00:16I already knew what he would say next.
00:19And I was right.
00:26Chelsea's having my baby.
00:27She needs to be Mrs. Hayes.
00:30Once the kid is born, I'll marry you.
00:32I'll still be your husband.
00:35Everyone thought I would wait nine months for him.
00:38They were all wrong.
00:40After all, I had already waited 22 years.
00:50That same night, I said yes to Damien Standland.
00:54I married him and left the country.
00:58Three years later, Damien and I owned and ran Sterling Group.
01:03No one in tech dared to cross us.
01:06Now I was flying home for a tech summit.
01:09Damien missed his flight.
01:11So he sent a partner team.
01:13I stepped off the plane and saw a welcome banner.
01:16A few people stood holding it up for me.
01:19Then I saw the man holding the banner.
01:21It was Brandon, the fiancΓ© who dumped me.
01:25Chelsea stood beside him with his usual buddies.
01:28She saw me, and her smile disappeared.
01:32Three years, and they had not changed at all.
01:35One of his friends looked me up and down, then mocked me.
01:39Brandon, isn't this the fiancΓ© you dumped three years ago?
01:54Brandon saw that I was dressed very simply and then laughed.
01:57Can't even afford a decent outfit without me.
02:04His friends thought I was having a terrible time after leaving Brandon.
02:08They thought I had come back to beg for reconciliation.
02:11You vanished without a word three years ago.
02:13Now Brandon's rich, so you crawl back for scraps.
02:17You probably worked double shifts to buy that ticket.
02:20An Ivy grad.
02:22And now look how far you've fallen.
02:24Beg Brandon nicely, and maybe he'll give you a job.
02:28They all laughed at their own joke.
02:30My plain shirt looked cheap to them.
02:32It was custom cuchar cut from the finest silk.
02:36A famous designer made it for me alone.
02:38They had no clue who I really was.
02:41The banner over their heads said Mrs. Sterling.
02:44That name was mine, and they had no idea.
02:49It's good you're back, Aria.
02:50I'm pregnant again, and I could use some help.
02:53You'd make a fine nanny, and the pay is good.
02:55You've still got that nutritionist certification.
02:58Chelsea's kid is picky, and she's pregnant and fussy.
03:01So you'll handle their three meals every day.
03:03They wanted me to cook for them every day.
03:06He still thought I was the same area bent-lit from before.
03:10I couldn't be bothered to explain to him.
03:12The long flight made me very tired, and I yawned.
03:16My eyes watered, and Brandon read it wrong.
03:21He thought I was crying over him.
03:27Just kneel and beg me, Aria.
03:30Once Chelsea has my baby, I'll divorce her.
03:33Then I'll marry you and make it right.
03:36I glanced sideways at Chelsea's face.
03:39Her nails were digging into her own palm.
03:42She saw me as a threat.
03:44The whole thing was too stupid, so I laughed.
03:47My laugh only made Brandon angrier.
03:50Don't be ungrateful, Aria.
03:52I'm doing you a huge favor right now.
03:55I know you're still hurt, but understand him.
03:58He only pities me as a single mother.
04:00Chelsea pretended to understand and took Brandon's side.
04:06Deep down, Brandon still cares about you.
04:09She took my hand and slid the bracelet off her wrist.
04:13Then she pushed it onto my hand.
04:15This is the Hayes family emerald bracelet.
04:18His late mother left it to me.
04:20I'm returning it to you, so don't blame him.
04:23Before I could react, Brandon snatched it back.
04:26She deserves this?
04:27She only deserves things from street stalls.
04:31Chelsea smiled at me.
04:32Sure she had won.
04:34That braceletlet was worth $2 million at most.
04:37My sapphire earrings were worth $30 million.
04:40I stopped caring about it a long time ago.
04:42I had no energy left to argue.
04:45The early pregnancy made me tired and sick.
04:47I only wanted to reach the hotel.
04:51Weren't you all here to pick me up?
04:55Let's just get going.
04:57They paused and traded a few looks.
04:59Then they laughed loud enough to draw stares.
05:03Brandon shoved my suitcase to the ground.
05:12You think we came out here to fetch you?
05:14Don't flatter yourself, Aria.
05:16Back already and dying to marry me?
05:21You see this banner?
05:23Chelsea pointed the banner and grinned.
05:25We are here for Mrs. Sterling herself.
05:30How dare you impersonate Mrs. Sterling?
05:34It could get you killed.
05:36That actually made me want to smile.
05:38Her threats kept missing the real target.
05:40I held her stare and let it sit.
05:42My calm only made her push harder.
05:47Chelsea got nervous.
05:50Mrs. Sterling invited me to her very first tea.
05:53And you're not even worthy of helping her with her bag.
05:56She looked smug inside.
05:58I almost laughed out loud.
06:00I had no plan to attend that tea at all.
06:02It was only a polite excuse I gave.
06:06I had married a man she could imagine.
06:08Chelsea had no idea who she was bragging to.
06:12Before I could speak, Chelsea cut in again.
06:16Mr. Sterling never touched another woman in 20 years.
06:20He stayed faithful just to wait for his wife.
06:24The whole circle calls it a famous love story.
06:28After the wedding, he spoiled her even harder.
06:32Every woman alive.
06:34Evie's Mrs. Sterling now.
06:36How dare you covet her position.
06:43I let her brag and kept my face still.
06:47Her words warmed something deep in my chest.
06:52This is for you, my princess.
06:54Three years of marriage had built that life.
06:57Damien rose to the top.
06:58And so did I.
07:00My name now carried weight everywhere.
07:04Mrs. Sterling is pregnant with her second child.
07:07Three years had changed everything except her.
07:11Chelsea thought my silence meant fear.
07:13So Mr. Sterling bought her rare Sabire earrings.
07:17They cost $30 million if you can imagine.
07:24You only wear $2 junk from a cart.
07:28She had no clue those were the very same pair.
07:31My sapphire earrings caught the bright sunlight.
07:33Chelsea's eyes snapped straight to my ears.
07:37She went pale and then she screamed.
07:41Aren't those the exact pair Mrs. Sterling has?
07:45Everyone turned and stared at my ears.
07:49Then Chelsea launched for them with both hands.
07:52Chelsea grabbed an earring and yanked it hard.
07:58The post ripped my ear and drew blood.
08:01I sucked in a sharp breath from the pain.
08:04She turned earring over and laughed.
08:07This is a fake.
08:08Just a cheap copy.
08:09I knew a broke nobody could never have the same things as Mrs. Sterling.
08:18You must have bought this from a roadside stall.
08:22The crowd heard the word fake and laughed.
08:25After all, three years ago I threw myself at this man.
08:29Now my husband sat in the Forbes top ten.
08:32Damien was ruthless at work, but gentle and considerate to me.
08:36He had never once let me get hurt.
08:39If he saw this, none of them would survive whole.
08:43Give it back and I'll let this go.
08:45Otherwise, you have no idea what is coming.
08:48Chelsea didn't believe a word I said.
08:51She even threw my earrings on the ground.
08:54What? Do you really think of yourself as Mrs. Sterling?
08:57I've met her and she has real grace.
08:59A broke woman could never compare to that.
09:02I had never set foot in a single gala.
09:06So where had this woman ever seen my face?
09:10Before I could even react, Chelsea stepped up to me.
09:13She grabbed my hand hard.
09:17Kneel and apologize to me right now.
09:21Do it.
09:22And I'll leave you in one piece.
09:25I opened my mouth to say his full name.
09:28My husband is really d-
09:34Brandon kicked the back of my knee hard.
09:37I crashed down onto the floor.
09:39Apologize to Chelsea.
09:44His friends looked down at me on the floor.
09:48Then Mason leaned in and started mocking me all over again.
09:58Brandon.
09:59Brandon already forgave you for vanishing on him?
10:03We finally got our chance to welcome Mrs. Sterling.
10:05Now you want to ruin it for all of us?
10:09They thought I had come to wreck their big chance.
10:14I finally understood why they were here.
10:19Brandon's company needed a big technology upgrade soon.
10:22The Hayes family could only win it by impressing Mrs. Sterling.
10:26So they had come to flatter her in person.
10:31If you make us miss out on Mrs. Sterling, you'll be punished.
10:37I almost felt sorry for how little they knew.
10:42I forced myself to stand up despite the pain.
10:45I met Brandon's angry eyes.
10:48For a second, he looked uneasy.
10:55She grabbed my other ear and pulled hard.
10:57This earring is cheap junk nobody wanted.
11:00It suits you perfectly, Area.
11:03Even for show, don't joke about Mr. Sterling.
11:06Mason also sided with Chelsea.
11:08They were all convinced I was a fraud.
11:11I witnessed this scene first hand at our engagement party three years ago.
11:21Wherever Chelsea stood, my dignity meant nothing.
11:29Then Brandon pulled a card from his wallet.
11:31He threw it straight at my face.
11:39He spoke down to me the whole time.
11:43Take this and buy yourself some decent clothes.
11:47My number hasn't changed, so call me tonight.
11:50I'll pick you up and take you home.
11:52My grandmother has been asking about you.
11:55Settle in first, then come work for me.
11:58Once Chelsea has the baby, you'll be Mrs. Hayes.
12:01I can fund anything you want now, Aria.
12:05Let's forget the past and live well together.
12:08He really believed he was saving me.
12:11I looked down at the card on the floor.
12:14Its daily limit was $200,000.
12:19I touched the black card inside my bag.
12:24Damien had given me one with no limit.
12:27His little card was a joke to me.
12:30Chelsea believed the card had finally made me give in.
12:34Chelsea tugged at her collar and smirked.
12:36Aren't you going to pick it up, Aria?
12:39You don't even make that in a year.
12:42She turned to Brandon with a sweet pout.
12:46I saw a $50,000 bag I want.
12:49Buy it for me, please.
12:52Carry it to the contract bid in three days.
12:54Come with me and see how my world works.
12:58He thought he was showing off his power.
13:01I had heard he never brought a date to events.
13:05Now he was breaking that rule for her.
13:09I figured it was the perfect time for him to go broke.
13:12His whole company would not survive that bid.
13:16Chelsea looked happy.
13:17The whole display turned my stomach.
13:20The early pregnancy made the nausea worse.
13:24My disgust must have shown on my face.
13:26To Chelsea, that look was a deep insult.
13:32She marched over and slapped me across the face.
13:38Then she spoke softly.
13:40As if I had hurt her.
13:42What is your problem, Aria?
13:45Are you jealous of me?
13:46I wiped my cheek and gave her a cold smile.
13:52I hope you're still this proud in three days.
14:00Hey, wife.
14:01Did they send someone for you?
14:03Get to the hotel and rest early, okay?
14:05Damien was still busy with work.
14:07I didn't want him to be distracted by me.
14:09So I lied.
14:13They picked me up, I'm fine.
14:19He still called me every few hours.
14:22I hung up and let the old memories come.
14:25Three years ago, I ignored my parents' warnings.
14:36I only wanted to marry my first love, Brandon.
14:43Chelsea was my best friend back then.
14:45Chelsea was my best friend back then.
14:45The one I trusted with everything.
14:47At our engagement, he walked in with Chelsea.
14:52He shamed my whole family in one night.
14:55Chelsea's having my baby.
14:57She needs to be Mrs. Hayes.
14:59Once the kid is born, I'll marry you.
15:01I'll still be your husband.
15:07That same night, Damien asked me to marry him.
15:11He had loved me quietly for years.
15:17We left together and started fresh abroad.
15:20After the wedding, he spoiled me more each day.
15:23Soon I was carrying our second child.
15:26I had everything I once begged Brandon for.
15:29If not for this work trip, I would have stayed home.
15:32I would never have had to see Brandon again.
15:35But the contract bid was only three days away.
15:40That was where their whole world would fall apart.
15:43Three days later, Damien was tied up with work.
15:46So I went to the venue alone.
15:48Before I could go in, I ran into Brandon.
15:51Chelsea stood beside him in a fancy gown.
15:53Brandon saw me and his mouth curled up.
15:55You knew I'd be here, so you came running.
15:58Drop the cheap tricks.
15:59They don't work on me.
16:01Dress that shabby.
16:02You'll embarrass Mr. Sterling.
16:04While I'm still being nice, go crawl back home.
16:07This event is not for people like you.
16:09He pulled out a gold-trimmed invitation.
16:12He waved it right in front of my face.
16:14Do you see this?
16:15Only invited guests get inside.
16:16Do you even have one of these?
16:18I had no patience for their games.
16:19I turned and walked toward the entrance.
16:22A greeter stepped up and blocked my way.
16:24The greeter spoke in a polite, firm voice.
16:26Ma'am, please show me your invitation.
16:28Without it, I can't let you inside.
16:30I had not asked Damien to announce me,
16:32but the venue manager knew my face well.
16:35Please go and bring your manager out here.
16:37He will tell you exactly who I am.
16:39Brandon laughed so hard, he bent over.
16:42You think you're worthy of knowing the manager?
16:44That man answers to no one but Mr. Sterling.
16:46Even the Hayes family steps aside for him.
16:48I ignored Brandon and turned back to the greeter.
16:51Please, just go get your manager.
16:53Chelsea exploded the second she heard that.
16:55Don't you dare move.
16:56Everyone in this city knows the Hayes name.
16:58If we don't know her, the manager won't either.
17:01The poor grandeur froze and twisted his sleeve.
17:04She looked too scared to do anything.
17:05I swallowed my anger and pulled out my phone.
17:08I was about to call Damien for help.
17:10My thumb hovered over the call button.
17:14Then Brandon leaned over and saw my screen.
17:16He read the contact name I had saved.
17:18The name on it said husband.
17:20So you're married now?
17:22Cheating on your husband, are you?
17:23He snatched the phone right out of my hand.
17:25Then he hurled it down onto the floor.
17:27The screen cracked and went black at once.
17:30I had not even reacted yet.
17:31That was when Chelsea noticed my necklace.
17:33A pink diamond pendant rested against my throat.
17:36Her eyes locked onto it and went wide.
17:38She reached out and ripped it off my neck.
17:41Chelsea turned the pendant over in her hand.
17:43She raised her voice for the whole crowd.
17:45Nice trick, you little thief.
17:47Yesterday a fake earring.
17:49Today a stolen pendant.
17:50You'll do anything to seduce Mr. Sterling.
17:53People around the door turned to stare.
17:55This is the rare piece he bought yesterday.
17:58They call it priceless love.
18:00It supposedly cost him billions of dollars.
18:02Did you steal it off Mrs. Sterling?
18:04Mr. Sterling adores his wife above everything.
18:08Ruin her mood and your life is over.
18:11She turned and pointed at Brandon.
18:13Mr. Hayes, do you know this woman?
18:15Brandon looked at me with disgust.
18:17No.
18:17I never deal with gutter trash.
18:19Chelsea smiled.
18:20Sure she had trapped me.
18:22Then she lifted the pendant high over the floor.
18:27Chelsea threw the pendant down onto the marble.
18:30It split into two broken pieces.
18:32She grabbed my hair and forced me down.
18:35Then she dug her sharp heel into my hand.
18:37Let go of me.
18:38I am married to Damien.
18:40A slap landed before I could finish.
18:42I'll get rid of you for Mrs. Sterling.
18:45I'll tell her all about it over tea.
18:47I held my throbbing hand and looked up.
18:49I stared straight at Brandon and calmly.
18:51Control your woman?
18:53Or I'll bankrupt you today.
18:54Brandon rolled his eyes at me.
18:56Are you done with the act, Arya?
18:59It's just a pricey necklace.
19:00Why steal it?
19:01Beg me and I'll buy you a dozen.
19:03I gave a short laugh.
19:04Brandon, do you really think you're worthy?
19:06Brandon opened his mouth to fire back.
19:08Then the whole entrance fell silent.
19:10Every guest holding an invitation straightened up.
19:12They smoothed their clothes and bowed their heads.
19:14They were getting ready to welcome someone.
19:16Brandon grabbed my arm and pulled me aside.
19:19Mr. Sterling is here, so behave yourself.
19:22I'll beg him to spare your life.
19:23Once Chelsea's baby comes, I'll marry you.
19:26You'll be the main wife.
19:27She'll be second.
19:28I almost laughed in his face.
19:30He thought he was some old world lord.
19:32Keeping a wife and a mistress is just bigamy.
19:35I shook him off and walked forward.
19:37Damien came toward me holding our little boy.
19:39He kissed my forehead and said one word.
19:41Hey, wife.
19:42The crowd at the door froze in shock.
19:44Every one of them gasped the same word.
19:46What?
19:49My two-year-old son ran straight into my arms.
19:52He pressed his little face to my hot cheek.
19:55He felt right away that something was wrong.
19:57Mommy, why's your face so hot?
19:59Did someone bully you, mommy?
20:01My hurt hand twitched at his words.
20:04Mommy, what happened to your hand?
20:06Put me down so I can see.
20:08He kept calling me mommy, over and over.
20:10The crowd's eyes swung to me in shock.
20:12Their mouths hung open in disbelief.
20:14The people who had mocked me looked away.
20:16I crouched down and pinched his soft cheek.
20:19Mommy is fine, sweetheart.
20:20I smiled at him as gently as I could.
20:23My son touched the heal mark on my hand.
20:25He blew on the wound, soft and careful.
20:28Two tears slipped down and landed on my skin.
20:30Mommy, who did this to you?
20:32His body was small, but his voice was firm.
20:34He sounded just like his father.
20:36Damien reached down and took my hand.
20:37He copied our son and blew on the wound.
20:39It was a simple, tender thing to do.
20:41But Damien already looked furious.
20:43Everyone nearby held their breath.
20:45The crowd quietly opened a path for him.
20:47Damien stood a full head above me.
20:49I could not see his face from there.
20:51Still, I could tell he was very angry.
20:53I knew then that he was truly furious.
20:58While I carried our son, Damien changed.
21:00After I became pregnant with our second child,
21:02he turned down every event.
21:04He came straight home from work each day.
21:06This pregnancy had been even harder on me.
21:08One night, I craved Nashville hot chicken.
21:11He flew it in overnight on a private jet.
21:13It was waiting for me the next morning.
21:16Only this huge tech deal had kept him away.
21:19That gap had handed Brandon his chance.
21:21My son tugged on Damien's sleeve.
21:23Daddy, a bad person hurt mommy.
21:26We have to punish them together.
21:28He stepped forward and felt something underfoot.
21:31He looked down and saw my broken pendant.
21:33It was a pink diamond, cut just for me.
21:36My own name was carved into the stone.
21:38My son held the shattered pieces up high.
21:41Daddy, isn't this the gift you gave mommy?
21:43Damien took the broken stone in his hand.
21:45He saw the stone split in two.
21:47His eyes looked angrier than I had ever seen.
21:49He crushed the coffee cup in his other hand.
21:51Damien dropped the crushed cup on the floor.
21:54He pulled a chair over and sat me down.
21:56He started checking me for any other wounds.
21:58The lighting was too dim to see well.
22:00Then, he spoke to the whole room.
22:02Turn on every light in here. Now!
22:04Bright light hit me from every side.
22:06Damien saw the red slap mark on my face.
22:09His jaw tightened.
22:11Who hit you?
22:15I will make him pay with his life.
22:17I took his hand and spoke softly.
22:19I'm fine, husband.
22:21Arya, I am your husband.
22:23I keep you safe.
22:25And I cherish you.
22:26No one gets to hurt you and walk away.
22:29I swear they will pay for this.
22:30I could not hold my feelings in anymore.
22:32My voice shook as the tears finally fell.
22:35Husband, they all bullied me.
22:37The people who bullied me started shaking.
22:39An hour ago, I was a nobody to crush.
22:41Now, I was the famous Mrs. Sterling.
22:43They begged me with their frightened eyes.
22:45I had worn the sapphire earrings the whole time.
22:47I had told them again and again who I was.
22:50Not one of them had believed me.
22:51Now that they knew, they wanted to vanish.
22:53Then, Chelsea's sister, Britton, strolled over.
22:56Arya, where did you rent this actor?
22:58He's handsome. Send him to my company.
23:00You can't even afford a real outfit.
23:02Yet, you hired an actor to play husband?
23:04You must be broke and out of work.
23:05We need cleaners, so come try out.
23:07Brittany had missed the whole scene at the door.
23:09She only recognized my face fit from before.
23:12Damien hated showing off in public.
23:13So very few people knew me or our son.
23:15She was dressed up to hunt a rich husband.
23:18Flattering rich wives was her way in.
23:20Chelsea was the one who opened that door for her.
23:22Putting me down always made Chelsea happy.
23:25Usually, a crowd followed Chelsea's lead.
23:27This time, they all just watched in silence.
23:30Brittany sensed the mood and turned to Damien.
23:32She laid her hand on his tie.
23:34Hey, handsome.
23:35Dump Arya and come with me.
23:38I'll give you the good life.
23:39Then she looked over at my son.
23:41Cute kid.
23:42You two look alike.
23:43I'll raise him too.
23:46I almost felt sorry for Brittany.
23:48She had no idea what she was touching.
23:50Anyone could tell Damien was powerful.
23:52No hired actor could act like that.
23:54Since he chose me, he shut everyone else out.
23:57Many who tried to climb into his bed had paid.
23:59Brittany got scared and moved toward Chelsea.
24:01But Chelsea could barely save herself now.
24:04She did not dare be linked to her sister.
24:06So Chelsea spun around and slapped Brittany hard.
24:09Brittany stood there, stunned and blinking.
24:11Sis, what's wrong?
24:13I was helping you!
24:14Shut your mouth right now.
24:16You just insulted Mr. and Mrs. Stangling.
24:18Do you have a death wish?
24:20Brittany's face went blank with terror.
24:22Mr. Sterling?
24:23Mr. Sterling?
24:24I offended them?
24:25His name was feared at home and abroad.
24:27A warm stain spread down Brittany's dress.
24:30My son pointed and spoke in his small voice.
24:32Mommy!
24:33Daddy!
24:33Look!
24:34She got so scared she peed!
24:36Damien frowned and waved his guards over.
24:39The guards dragged Brittany out of the hall.
24:41Everyone could tell what she had blurted out.
24:43She had only said what Chelsea was thinking.
24:46Damien called in his personal doctor at once.
24:48The doctor knelt down to treat my hand.
24:50A sharp sting pulled a cry from me.
24:52Damien turned on the doctor in an instant.
24:54You can't even apply the medicine right?
24:56The poor doctor's hands began to shake.
24:58I steadied my voice and looked at him.
25:00He calmed down the moment I said his name.
25:03Aria.
25:04He took a slow breath and stepped back.
25:08I gave the doctor a small, calm nod.
25:11His hands steadied under my words.
25:13He finished wrapping my hand in clean gauze.
25:15Mr. Sterling, your wife will be fine.
25:18The baby is stable and healthy too.
25:19The wound looks bad, but it won't scar.
25:21Damien just watched me without a word.
25:23He looked less tense.
25:24He had felt this way once before.
25:26It was the night I nearly lost our son.
25:29I knew he was ready to punish them.
25:31Brandon and Chelsea were already finished.
25:33Damien finally turned to the people around us.
25:36Tell me everything since my wife landed.
25:38If I have to dig it up myself, you'll regret it.
25:40Every guest knew exactly what that meant.
25:43They all wanted the Sterling family's favor.
25:45Choosing the Haze over Sterling was no choice at all.
25:48Brandon still did not grasp how bad this was.
25:51He just felt a hot anger in his chest.
25:53He hated how close I stood to Damien.
25:55I would not even spare him a glance.
25:57But his business needed the Haze deal alive.
25:59So he forced his temper back down.
26:01He decided to speak up first.
26:04Mr. Sterling, none of this was my intent.
26:06I was Aria's fiancΓ©, you see.
26:08Now that she's back, I look after her.
26:10He could not have picked worse words.
26:12FiancΓ© and look after both struck Damien's nerves.
26:16Brandon had never faced real failure.
26:19He came from money and expected the world to bow.
26:21Even after dumping me, he felt no guilt.
26:24He truly believed I would wait for him.
26:25He gazed at me, still hoping I would turn back.
26:28I watched the veins rise on Damien's hand.
26:30Brandon saw my silence and grew smug.
26:33Mr. Sterling knows how hard Aria once chased me.
26:35Looking after an old flame is only natural.
26:37Damien moved to step forward at him.
26:39I caught his arm and held him back.
26:41One strike from him and Brandon would not stand.
26:44Brandon, you and I are the past.
26:46Hear me clearly, once and for all.
26:48In this life, I have only one man.
26:50His name is Damien Sterling.
26:52Damien's face finally relaxed.
26:54He seemed to love hearing me say it.
26:56Brandon refused to give up even then.
26:58Brandon truly believed I was lying to provoke him.
27:01In his mind, Chelsea would have the baby and he would divorce her.
27:04Then I would come crawling back to him.
27:06Turn back and both our kids will call you mom.
27:08His words made my stomach turn.
27:10Damien looked calm on the surface, but I knew he was raging underneath.
27:14I looked disgusted.
27:15That seemed to settle Damien down.
27:17He even let out a low laugh.
27:19What are you laughing at?
27:22He pulled me into his arms and held me.
27:25Aria, you said I'm your only man.
27:27My son rolled his eyes beside us.
27:29The shocked guests now looked plainly envious.
27:32Mr. Sterling really listened to her.
27:34Brandon watched our happy little family and looked defeated.
27:37His shoulders dropped and he looked lost.
27:40You think you can compare to my dad?
27:42My son did not like Brandon either.
27:44Noah started insulting him.
27:46You're shorter, uglier and poorer than my dad.
27:50He looked Brandon over with open disgust.
27:52Head to toe.
27:53You're reek of broke.
27:54The guests broke into roaring laughter.
27:57Brandon's forehead beaded with sweat.
27:59Everyone knew his rise was built on my family's money.
28:02Chelsea's face twisted.
28:04She was a mother and could not bear it.
28:06No one was allowed to call her kids unwanted.
28:08Jealousy made her lose the last of her reason.
28:11She yanked off the heel she had stomped me with.
28:13You little brat insult my children.
28:15I'll make you pay for that.
28:17The heel hit his small back.
28:19My face went pale when I saw it.
28:21I panicked and plunged toward my son.
28:23Then my body gave out and everything went dark.
28:28After that, the memories went blurry.
28:30I heard Damien and my son calling my name.
28:33They begged me not to fall asleep.
28:35When I opened my eyes, I smelled disinfectant.
28:38My best friend Zoe sat beside the bed.
28:40She saw me wake and threw her arms around me.
28:45Aria!
28:46You're finally awake!
28:47Any longer and those two would lose it!
28:49They'd have torn this whole hospital apart!
28:54That was exactly what they would do.
28:56I touched my belly and looked at her, worried.
29:00Zoe understood before I said a word.
29:03She patted my hand and smiled.
29:06Relax, the baby is perfectly healthy.
29:09The doctor said you fainted from shock.
29:11That Chelsea is vile, hitting a tiny child.
29:17The thought of my son made me panic.
29:19How are my boy and Damien's?
29:22Relax, the two of them are fine.
29:25But you had so many bodyguards there.
29:28How did Noah get hurt, with you shielding him?
29:33But he's my Noah.
29:35Of course I'd shield him.
29:37Zoe rolled her eyes at me.
29:40That clever little boy, he protects you.
29:44I asked where Damien and Noah had gone.
29:47Zoe lit up and told me everything.
29:50This had all happened while I was unconscious.
29:53The two of them had gone to settle the score.
30:00By the time at Zoe reached me, I was already unconscious.
30:04Damien and Noah had both gone white with fear.
30:07My little boy had stabbed a fork throughout Chelsea's hand.
30:14No one knew where a child found that kind of strength.
30:17Then Damien learned everything they had done to me.
30:19He destroyed every single person who had hurt me.
30:22Brandon's company collapsed overnight.
30:24His arms and legs were broken.
30:26He was left more dead than alive.
30:28Chelsea fared no better.
30:29Her hands had ripped my earrings and smashed my pendant.
30:32Those hands would never grab anyone again.
30:34She lost everything.
30:35Brandon, the engagement, all of it.
30:38Neither of them would ever hurt anyone again.
30:40I heard it all and understood their love.
30:43But Noah was so small to see such things.
30:46I worried the blood might haunt his dreams.
30:49Still, I wanted our children safe and happy.
30:52While I sat lost in thought, the door flew open.
30:56A big shape and a small one rushed in.
30:58Noah shoved Zoe right out of the way.
31:01Aria, you're finally awake.
31:04Damien's voice shook as he reached me.
31:06Feeling better?
31:07You and the baby are both safe.
31:09I'm fine, Damien.
31:10His eyes were red around the rims.
31:13Even broken bones had never made him cry.
31:15I turned and looked at my little boy.
31:18Noah, did your daddy scold you?
31:21Noah lowered his head and answered stubbornly.
31:24No.
31:25You're lying, you won't even look at me.
31:28I always knew when my own son lied.
31:31No matter how I asked, he would not budge.
31:36I pulled my son into a tight hug.
31:38Then I shot Damien a warning look.
31:40Damien dropped his head, looking guilty.
31:44Mommy, this time it was my fault.
31:47I won't ever let you get hurt again.
31:49Mommy, I'm sorry.
31:51I felt sad and touched when I saw his little face.
31:54Noah is still small, so I protect you.
31:57See, Mommy is just fine.
31:59Don't worry.
32:01Zoe took my son out of the room.
32:04Now it was just Damien and me.
32:06He insisted on seeing the wound himself.
32:08It's wrapped in gauze, there's nothing to see.
32:10He would not let it go at all.
32:12He even copied our son's pleading face.
32:15Fine, what's the harm in showing you?
32:17I slid the gown off my shoulder.
32:19Damien touched the wound very gently.
32:22Aria, this will never happen again.
32:24What, are you gonna guard me all day?
32:25Yes.
32:25I won't go anywhere without you.
32:27It started as a joke, but he meant it.
32:30Okay, I believe you.
32:32In this life, I'll have only Damien.
32:34I want to stay with him forever.
32:37Damien gave a big grin.
32:40I leaned in and kissed him without thinking.
32:47Damien, this time, I will be the one who loves you.
32:51Damien.
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