For the first time " Sara Casinghini" joined hands with her handsome husband “Darryl Yang ” to share the charm of their children “little Maxwell” and “little Emily” while opening their hearts fully after her husband was acquitted in the Forex-3D case. They recounted moments from two years of waiting and testing true love in prison, filled with smiles and tears, on the "Kui Zab Show" program on One31 channel, hosted by “DJ Putt Puttichai” and “Ning Panita.”
How old is Maxwell?
Maxwell: 11 years old.
How old is Emily?
Emily: 5 years old.
Are the kids very different from each other?
Sara: Emily is quite a mischievous tomboy, very boyish, plays rough, unlike a typical girl—she’s a bit adventurous.
How is Maxwell mischievous?
Maxwell: Sometimes I like to climb things in the house.
Sara: Climbing things? Like we're not even human (laughs).
Is Maxwell gentle, warm-hearted, really?
Maxwell: Yes, really.
Emily: Not true. He likes to tease and hit.
Maxwell: Just playful hitting.
Sara: When she doesn't sleep, her older brother pats and spanks her to get her to sleep. She tends to dramatize, saying it hurts a lot and is very strong. He just taps lightly, but she overacts and complains it hurts terribly.
Emily: Maxwell hits hard.
When they fight, what does mom do?
Sara: I call them to talk and explain what happened between them. They have different perspectives, so I ask if they feel sorry and if they can improve. We learn and practice every day.
When they argue, how does mom handle it?
Maxwell: We talk together about what we did.
What makes them reconcile?
Maxwell: When Emily cries.
Who is stricter, daddy or mommy?
Emily: Mommy. Mommy hits with a clothes hanger.
Sara: Have you been hit?
Emily: Yes.
Sara: That’s not true (laughs). Just threats, never actually used.
Emily: But mommy has hit Maxwell.
Sara: Not with a clothes hanger, just with her hand.
Maxwell: It doesn’t hurt.
Is daddy kind? Heard he spoils you?
Emily: I don’t know.
Maxwell: Daddy spoils me.
Emily: He lets me play with the phone.
Sara: Whatever rules we set, he breaks them all. No iPad or phone use allowed; if they go to 7-Eleven, only one snack each. That was once a month, but now almost every day after school.
How does daddy spoil them?
Darryl: He buys whatever they want, takes them to 7-Eleven after school, though sometimes I say no.
Sara: But only verbally (laughs). I scold him, complaining it’s like having three kids (laughs).
Is Maxwell starting to become a young man, asking mom to go out?
Maxwell: Sometimes mom says no, which makes me a bit sad. I ask again, sometimes I get to go.
Emily: Sometimes not allowed.
Does Emily tattle on everyone?
Maxwell: If someone does something to her, she tells on everyone.
We know who the naughtiest in the house is—Emily or not?
Emily: It’s Maxwell.
Why don’t you let the kids go out with friends?
Sara: We observe their behavior; if they focus on studying, finish homework, and come back early, they can go. We also check where, how many days, and what they do.
Last Valentine's Day, the online nanny was touched; did the siblings give any gifts to mommy? What did Maxwell give?
Maxwell: A house and flowers.
Sara: We were filming normally when he said he wanted to buy a house for me. When he grows up, he wants to earn more money and buy me a house.
Maxwell: Mom has raised me for many years, so I want to give her that.
How did you feel when your son said he wanted to gift you a house because you raised him?
Sara: I felt happy. In the video, I even teared up. He spoke so cutely; he’s a lovely child.
Why did that thought come to his mind?
Maxwell: Because I love mom very much.
If girls secretly like Maxwell, would he love them more than mom?
Maxwell: No.
Sara: He once said he wouldn’t have a girlfriend and would stay with mom forever.
Which of the kids shows potential for the entertainment industry?
Sara: What does Emily want to be when she grows up?
Emily: A mermaid.
What does Maxwell want to be when he grows up?
Maxwell: An engineer, building houses or designing things.
What happened in April?
Sara: It was April Fool's Day. We play pranks every year, and fans who follow us know.
Darryl: We wanted to have a child but forgot it was April Fool's Day. When we realized later, we were a bit frustrated but understood that people abroad take it seriously. For a moment, I was happy.
Sara: In the video, he cried. Later, his crying became serious, so I got worried and revealed the truth.
Emily: Mom told me there’s a baby in her tummy.
Sara: The whole family was fooled (laughs).
Do you want another child?
Sara: Actually, we planned to have one naturally this year but haven’t succeeded yet. When we played the prank, he believed it and was happy.
Darryl: When we found out, we accepted it was April Fool's Day and went out for dinner.
As a resilient couple, please share how your love returned to this point?
Sara: I’m shy to say (laughs).
During the two years your partner was in prison, was life very hard?
Darryl: The first year inside was stressful and worrisome. Life there felt like passing days without purpose or answers. I missed Sara, the kids, and family. It was very tough, with some panic and mild depression. Thankfully, the staff took good care, supporting mental and physical health and arranging medical help.
Did Sara visit every day?
Darryl: Yes, she came daily. She never thought of giving up. Sometimes I felt down, thinking she should live her life and not suffer for me. Visiting every day is not easy for one woman.
How many years in prison?
Darryl: Two years. The second year was better. I told myself if I didn’t love myself, no one else would. So I changed my mindset.
During those two years, Sara’s work decreased, almost no income?
Sara: Before the news broke, I had good jobs booked, but they were all canceled. During the two years of the case, work vanished. People wondered if it was because of him that I lost work and income. Visiting was limited to 20 minutes per day, but we had to come as early as 8-9 a.m. to queue because many visitors came. Sometimes we went at 8-9 a.m. but only got a noon or afternoon slot, so although visits were 20 minutes, it felt like spending the whole day there.
Why visit every day?
Sara: I was afraid he would overthink. Inside, many worries existed. He worried if I could handle it, if I was tired, about work and me. His heart was heavy. He sent negative energy but also wanted me to stay. I reassured him I wasn’t going anywhere and wouldn’t abandon him. I would fight alongside him. So I went every day to assure him I was truly there.
With only 20 minutes per visit, outsiders suffer and insiders get depressed, taking anti-depressants. The worst was fighting before separating?
Sara: Many things. His stress and illness caused him to send me a lot of negativity. I used harsh words to snap him out of it, breaking all rules for talking to depressed people. I spoke bluntly, scolding him to bring him back to reality.
After 20 minutes, when you part, how is Darryl?
Darryl: I’d feel down, thinking 20 minutes was the one time I awaited all day to see her. Fighting made me feel bad. I couldn’t sleep, overthought, and sometimes cried.
Did you write letters to resolve issues?
Darryl: Yes, 20 minutes wasn’t enough. When time was up, she was cut off, leaving me to think alone.
Who suggested writing letters?
Sara: Both of us. After 20 minutes, it felt unfinished, so we put everything in letters. The good thing is, no matter how strongly we argued, when apart, we always said 'love you.' People around us could see we argued but still loved each other. We argue to understand each other better, not to be enemies.
Sara remained steadfast, visiting Darryl daily during his two years in prison, believing this was true love and hoping for a new proposal?
Sara: When he proposed before, we had bad experiences, so the memories were unpleasant. I wanted to refresh that and asked if he could propose again.
Darryl: Everything happened too quickly then. Problems occurred during the first proposal.
Why believe this time is true love?
Sara: We faced very heavy obstacles. Many times, I felt like giving up. But he proved that no matter the problems, being together means sharing both happiness and suffering. He stayed with me during hard times when there was no benefit, just love. Holding my hand made me trust him.
With little time to talk, why did you argue?
Darryl: Inside, the world is different. Some inmates stay long and bring negative energy. I got a lot of that, and when she visited, I worried I wouldn’t get out and lose the case. She tried to send positive energy, which sometimes frustrated me a bit. I understood she came every day and never gave up.
Sara: We argued over trivial things because we love each other so much. We feared abandonment. I told him I wouldn’t leave and would come daily. He asked if I’d come tomorrow. After a year, hearing the same questions, I got annoyed and scolded him.
Everything inside waits for just 20 minutes daily?
Darryl: Yes, it means a lot. I do nothing all day but wait for her visit.
Inside is full of negative energy, fearing abandonment. Sara lost work. Did she tell him?
Sara: Yes, we shared what happened. We both faced much. I told him not to worry. Before this, I was somewhat aware because I’ve been in the industry long enough. I told him I didn’t blame him; it was my choice, and I accept the consequences.
You don’t blame him, but he blames himself and tells Sara to live a new life. Why?
Darryl: Probably panic and depression. Everything felt down. I didn’t want to be a burden and wanted her to be happy. It was just my own thoughts.
Sara: When he said that, I got very angry. He told me to be happy, but I’m his happiness. He wants me to meet someone better, but the good one is right here. How would he know if he found a better person? He’s already with me.
Darryl: Being inside, I told her I had nothing to offer except my life. If given a chance, I’d fight together. But at that time, I couldn’t do anything, just think and miss her. It was very painful. I understood she also suffered.
Sara has been through much. What makes her sure this is true love and won’t leave?
Sara: I always gave my all in relationships, thinking it was true love. But sometimes, things didn’t continue. Being with him—luck or misfortune—we faced many obstacles. At times, I saw selfishness or self-interest in others, but not in him. I cherish love deeply and wanted to see a different version of myself with another man—and I found it in him. He proved many times that I can be my true self 100%.
Sometimes with others, we have to be a different version to be loved, but with him, I am 100% myself and still loved. It’s like being with someone without trying, making me want to stay forever. I tell him it’s normal to argue since we come from different places and cultures. We argue not to be enemies but to understand and adjust, being a team.
After hearing Sara say this is true love and being fully herself, how do you feel?
Darryl: I feel good.
Sara: Do you want me to be less myself? Am I too much?
Darryl: No, I accept everything you are. I’m happy. Some couples can’t be themselves, but we can be 100% ourselves.
What does Sara complete for Darryl?
Darryl: She always strengthens our love. Even when I’m down, with many obstacles, I believe it’s a test from God. She teaches and gives love. When I’m really sad, she spends a lot of time with me and cares more than others.
After regaining freedom, have depression, panic, and pressure improved?
Darryl: Somewhat better but still under treatment because it was severe. Being with her gives me strength. Even when down, I look at Sara and get positive energy to do well for her and the family.
Sara: He tries hard to be a good husband and father. I’ve been the main caregiver for the kids, but he now fills many roles we never had. He takes the kids to and from school, which was my role before. He wants to get up early and do that. He recently attended our son’s school results and knows how the kids are doing. He performs well as a father, and I’m happy.
Before settling down, the first four months after release were the toughest, even more than living apart?
Sara: That period was very hard. Before release, I imagined a perfect happy family, but he was probably stressed and couldn’t adjust after two years inside. The outside world was different. Initially, he couldn’t adapt and had negative thoughts. His confidence was gone, unsure how to live or move forward. I expected sweetness, but he was not sweet at all.
Darryl: I was in my own world, focused on inside matters. The case had just ended, so I couldn’t adjust well. With depression, we argued a lot.
Sara: We argued heavily. I felt I fought for him for two years, so why was it like this after release? He didn’t understand. It felt like we couldn’t communicate. I felt overwhelmed and suggested we separate temporarily to reconsider if we still wanted to be together.
Did you separate for a while?
Sara: Yes, he went back to Singapore, and I stayed in Thailand. We were apart for one or two weeks but kept in contact.
What happened to your feelings during separation?
Darryl: After reflection, I realized she never left me despite everything in two years. Others might have left long ago. I knew I couldn’t live without her. I decided to call to make up and flew back. I went to Singapore because my grandmother was seriously ill with cancer. My mind was blank, but I realized that even when I had nothing, Sara and the kids were there. I saw this as my new life.
Sara: That brought us back to talk. He also lost his grandmother, and I was there for him.
Are you back to being good now?
Darryl: Yes, much better.
Sara: He’s very sweet, almost too much.
Darryl: He’s cool. I’m the one who approaches him, with skinship.
Sara: I love his attention to detail but don’t say 'I love you' or show affection much, but he pesters me, asking why I seem less loving.
Is he more jealous now, very possessive?
Sara: Extremely, more than anyone else in the world. He’s very jealous of everything.
Darryl: I’ve always been jealous.
Sara: He asks why I dress a certain way when I’m already covered up, says he doesn’t like it, asks me not to talk to many people even though I don’t, etc.
Darryl: He’s imagining things (laughs).
Sara: On Instagram, we have to like and comment on each other’s posts, or the other gets upset—even though we’re together. Why think too much?
Both of you are like that. Sara gets upset if he doesn’t like her posts; he gets upset if she’s not affectionate enough. Are you demanding?
Sara: Partly, but it’s too much (laughs).
That’s contradictory?
Sara: I’m hard to please (laughs).
Darryl: She’s the boss (laughs).
As a true love test, what would you like to say to him?
Darryl: I want to thank her and her family. The past two years were the worst of my life, but they were there and never left me or looked down on me. They gave me confidence and made me understand what love truly is.
Sara: He didn’t believe in true love but now thanks me for showing him it exists.
Darryl: I want to hold her hand for life and go forward together.
Sara: I thank him for completing me. I’m a woman wanting a complete family for the kids. Thanks to him for coming into my life and sharing so much. I’m grateful that every day he tries to be a loving father and husband. As for another baby, we’ll wait (laughs).
Will there be good news this year about the dream of a new proposal?
Sara: I’ve pressured him, told him the place and everything, and said I’ll pretend not to know (laughs). We have a dream location—my hometown in Italy. Everything is set, but I told him I want it to be a surprise (laughs).
Darryl: If possible, I’ll propose until she’s satisfied.
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