Chapter 11 I truthfully informed Brennan of my plan , and he let out a cold laugh . Marlene , did you think that this would be enough to repay me for my kindness towards you ? But its far from enough , I want you to be by my side forever ! I disagreed with your leaving without my permission , you could only stay by my side . Today , you had to go with me ! He approached again , wanting to hug me , but I pushed him away . I have already said it before , when I was young and foolish , I thought I had fallen in love with you . And you used to dislike me bothering you all the time , right ? Now I wont bother you anymore , so please dont come and bother me either , okay , Uncle ? Brennan smiled and then burst into tears , sobbing uncontrollably . You say you dont love me anymore ? What am I supposed to do? I have already fallen in love with you , I simply cannot be without you ! Just the thought of you leaving my side makes me feel unbearable pain ! Marlene , I know I hurt your heart before , thats why you dont want to love me anymore . I wont force you to fall in love with me again right away , just come back with me . After we go back , we can slowly cultivate our feelings , okay ? ma I refused him again and said sincerely , Uncle , you just couldnt accept me leaving you , couldnt accept me breaking free from your control . This is not love , true love is not like this . You should leave here soon and never come to find me again . In the future , I will come back to see you . You have raised me for so many years , you have long been my family . But Brennan refused to leave , and just as he was dragging me away like a madman , our senior brother , who heard the commotion , quickly came over to help . Brennan rushed all the way , but he was no match for the young senior brother . He was immediately knocked down to the ground . He sat down on the ground , looking at me coldly and said , Marlene , youve grown ! Just a few days after leaving me , you already have another man ! Did you come to this mountain because of him ? Is it because of him that you dont want to go back with me ? Do you believe that I could make him lose his education and future career , leaving him with no place to stand in this city ? My senior brother heard him insulting me and was so angry that he was about to go forward and hit him , but I stopp 1/4 I was also rendered speechless by Brennans tone and my face sank . Brennan , could you be any more shameless ! Just because I didnt go back with you , you threatened the people around me ? He seemed to have caught my weakness , and a smile crept up on his lips . Yes , as long as you obediently come back with me , I promise not to harm him ! Otherwise , I will make you regret your choice today ! You ! I was so angry that tears streamed down my face . My senior brother quickly comforted me , saying , Marlene , dont cry . Its not worth crying for someone like him ! I am your senior brother , and its my duty to protect you ! Besides , I wasnt scared at all ! Brennans face darkened even more when he saw this , and a few words squeezed out from between his teeth , Marlene , are you sure you wont come back with me ? This time , I looked at him firmly and said , I will not go back with you , and I am not afraid of your threats . If you dont leave , I will call the police ! Brennans disdainful expression seemed to be telling me that calling the police would be useless . With his family background and status , he simply wouldnt be afraid . I reported to the police in front of him and then said to him , Brennan , you thought the police couldnt do anything to you , right ? But our research project was confidential . You followed my senior brother all the way to our base . Do you know what this means ? Now , do you still think the police couldnt do anything to you ? I turned around and reported the matter to my mentor . The mentor instructed a few senior colleagues to restrain Brennan and wait for the arrival of the police . He only realized the seriousness of the problem then and suggested that I talk to him . But I didnt want to say a word to him anymore , not until the police car arrived and I handed him over to the police . I didnt speak to him again . In the following days , I remained busy . It had been half a year since I last saw Brennan , and the investigation project progressed much faster than expected , finishing a whole three months ahead of schedule . I had just arrived on campus when I received the wedding invitation from Brennan . 2/4 He did not marry Brittany , but instead followed his familys advice and married a wealthy girl from a respectable family . I thought about it , but I didnt attend his wedding . I just gave him a call to congratulate him , saying , Uncle , congratulations . There was a pause on the other end of the phone , and Brennans desolate voice finally came through , That person isnt you , so it doesnt matter who it is . My family is pressuring me into an arranged marriage again , and I agreed . Marlene , is there really no possibility for us anymore ? If youre willing , I can give up the engagement and everything right now ! Im willing to give up anything as long as I can be with you ! I sighed , Uncle , its not possible between us anymore . From now on , you are just my uncle . He choked on the phone and said , It was me who lost a pure girl who loved me , it was my own fault . But Marlene , ever since you entered my heart , I cant love anyone else anymore , what should I do ? But I simply replied faintly , Uncle , I wish you and your wife a hundred years of happiness together and may you have many noble children . I hung up the phone right after I finished speaking . Later , I heard that his wedding ceremony was postponed for an hour before it was held . He kept looking outside the hall door , as if waiting for someone . But that person never showed up in the end . One year later , I successfully passed the entrance examination for my mentors graduate program and officially joined the team . Not long after , I heard that Brennan became a father and took on a new role in life . All the things will eventually pass , and a brand new future is right in front of us . In this lifetime , I wanted to live as an amazing version of myself . In "She Returned, I Left" by CrushReel, a captivating romance unfolds against the backdrop of China. The novel follows the emotional journey of two lovers as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and second chances. Exploring themes of redemption, fate, and the power of forgiveness, "She Returned, I Left" delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships. The characters are beautifully crafted, each with their own vulnerabilities and strengths that add layers of depth to the narrative. Set in the rich tapestry of China, the novel weaves together cultural nuances and traditions that enhance the storytelling experience. What sets "She Returned, I Left" apart is its ability to evoke raw emotions and resonate with readers on a profound level. With its richly drawn characters and compelling storyline, this ongoing romance novel is a must-read for those who appreciate nuanced storytelling. Available to read at CrushNovels, immerse yourself in this poignant tale that will linger in your heart long after you've turned the final page.