Chapter 10 The exhaustion from the long flight and the jet lag left Braelynn feeling dazed when she arrived in this unfamiliar coastal city . Following the address , she found the temporary residence arranged for her by the branch office . Due to their previous agreement , and because Alexander seemed to be dealing with some urgent matters , she had yet to officially meet her future husband since her arrival . But to her surprise , life overseas was not as difficult as she had imagined at first . Although the branch office was small , her colleagues were fairly friendly . And Alexander , whom she had never met , had made extremely thoughtful arrangements despite his absence . He had someone prepare all the necessary household items for her in advance ; even the refrigerator was packed with fresh food , and several easy - to - care - for green plants sat on the windowsill , adding a touch of vitality to the cold temporary home . What surprised her most was a simple velvet box placed on the bedside . table in the bedroom , containing a platinum wedding ring with a minimalist and elegant design , perfectly sized for her finger . Braelynn's wandering and helpless heart found a bit of comfort , and she even began to feel a trace of anticipation for this unknown marriage . A few days later , the day she was to meet Alexander finally arrived . She changed into a crisp business suit and carefully fixed her hair and makeup in front of the bathroom mirror . Looking at her reflection , she saw that the innocence in her brows and eyes had faded . replaced by a hint of determination . She couldn't help but recall her previous life as Mrs. Fidgett . Sadly , back then she had thought that was the best place she could ever belong . If she remembered correctly . Zachary and Carolina's engagement party had taken place just a few days ago . By now , they should have completed the ceremony and be receiving everyone's blessings , right ? In this life , he had finally gotten what he wanted . And she , too , was about to begin a brand new life here . She took a deep breath , picked up the briefcase on the table , and was just about to leave when she heard the doorbell ring . She paused , peered through the peephole , and wondered - there was still some time before the appointed hour . She opened the door , only to see two anxious and familiar faces . " Dad ? Mom ? What are you doing here ?! " She hurriedly ushered Henry and Maria inside . " Didn't we agree you wouldn't come ? The journey is so long - how could your health handle it ?! " Maria grabbed her hand , her voice trembling . " Braelynn ! Something has happened ! " She froze . " What happened ? " " Zachary and Carolina's engagement party went wrong ! " Maria's eyes were red with anxiety . " That day , he accidentally overheard us mention that you were getting married overseas . It was like he suddenly became a different person ! He interrupted the ceremony on the spot , said he had to find you , and insisted on asking if you were marrying voluntarily Henry chimed in . " We kept telling him you were doing this of your own free will , but he wouldn't believe it ! He kept saying you were being forced by us or by that Alexander He was like a madman , demanding to know exactly which city you were in and who you were marrying ! " " We tried to persuade him for days . Carolina fainted from crying several times , but he was determined to get a clear answer ! We really had no choice , so we rushed over , hoping you could calm things down and then find a way to go back and tell him yourself . It seems ... he just won't accept anything but your own answer ! " Braelynn was shaken to the core by what she heard , and for a moment . she didn't know how to respond . Zachary ... what did this even mean ? He had pushed her away time and again . hurt her for Carolina over and over , and now that she had left as he wished and was getting married abroad . he was acting like this ? She was just about to say something when , out of the corner of her eye , she suddenly caught sight of the scene below the apartment building . A black luxury sedan sped toward the building at a nearly uncontrollable pace and screeched to a halt ! The car door was flung open , and a man in a high - end tailored suit - tall and upright , yet looking unusually disheveled - rushed out . His eyes were bloodshot , stubble covered his chin , and his tie was askew , as if he hadn't slept for days . But his gaze was as sharp as a hawk , instantly locking onto the window of her floor ! Separated by the glass , their eyes met from afar . and the air seemed to freeze . Chapter 10 Braelynn spoke slowly , hearing her own voice - dry yet calm - as she addressed Henry and Maria : " I don't need to find a way to go back . " " He's here ... " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!