5 . Daniel and I , we were once so deeply in love , weren't we ? I first met him during summer vacation . I was back at our family's rental property , looking after things for my parents , and he was one of our tenants . He had the highest electricity bill in the whole building , always burning the midnight oil , lights blazing all night long . Back then , I thought he was such a diligent and ambitious young man . He was handsome too , so well - mannered , studious , and seemed incredibly dependable . I'd see him several times a day , descending the stairs in an ill - fitting sult to take out the trash . He later confessed he'd been smitten with me at first sight , saying I was adorable and that his whole routine was just to get my attention . And he certainly did . He was good - looking , and his grades were excellent . Every time he returned , he'd bring me a dessert . He'd say my smile was even sweeter than the treats . My family was wealthy , but I was nalve , perhaps a little sheltered . I was completely captivated by a man like him . My parents wanted to send me to study abroad , but I flat - out refused . P P . < I happily lost myself in his tender embrace . But looking back now , once we were together , he didn't even have to pay rent anymore . And I frequently gave him money to support his graduate studies . He resented the wealthy , yet had no qualms spending * my * money . He'd whisper , holding my hand : " Darling , once I make it big , I'll buy us the most beautiful home . " 1 He always thought that old , humble rental property was the extent of my family's wealth . Later , he did make good on his promise , buying a spacious apartment in the city . And that felt more exhilarating than when my mom gifted me two mansions in Los Angeles . I actually considered telling him the truth about my family's wealth , but later , he started using ' work ' as an excuse , rarely coming home . After Leo was born , my entire world revolved around him . He was often sick with colds and fevers , and taking care of him meant I barely got four hours of sleep a night . To see my own son , the one I had nurtured and raised with such devotion , personally trying to poison me ... it ripped my heart out . " Leo , Mom doesn't want juice today . Can you get Mom something else ? " Leo is only ten years old , and I knew it must be the adults , corrupting his young mind , that made him do this . I decided to give him one last chance . If he just swapped out the juice , I could forgive him , keep him with me . " Mom , I've already poured it for you , just drink it , everyone's watching us ." Leo , probably thinking he'd soon be rid of me , couldn't hide his impatience . He was turning into a carbon copy of his father , using the eyes of others to corner me . The first time I caught Daniel lying about working late , he was out to dinner with colleagues . When I confronted him , he gave me a grim look and retorted , " What's the big deal ? Everyone's here , it's just a work dinner , I'm not doing anything else ! " Those words became his go - to excuse , used with increasing frequency . I just never imagined my own son would use them on me . I picked up the glass and downed the juice in one gulp . Scarlett rushed into the banquet hall , her expression suggesting she had successfully ' arranged my supposed affair partner . Leo nervously looked up at me , clearly waiting for the drug to take effect so they could proceed with their plan . " Mom , are you dizzy ? Let me take you to rest ! "