Chapter 11 Her gaze fell on the figure downstairs , both familiar and strange . It was Zachary Though it had only been a short while since they last met , he seemed to have been completely consumed by some kind of anxiety . Even his once upright posture now radiated exhaustion and obsession , and he had lost a significant amount of weight . A faint sense of unease flickered across Braelynn's heart , but it was quickly replaced by a stronger feeling of irritation and wariness . She took a deep breath and said to Henry and Maria , " Dad , Mom , please wait inside for a while . I need to go downstairs . " She walked down the stairs , and as soon as she stepped out of the apartment building , Zachary suddenly turned around . His bloodshot eyes locked onto her , as if he wanted to devour her . The next second , he reached out abruptly and grabbed her wrist , his grip so strong it felt as if he might crush her bones . " Come with me . " His voice was hoarse as he dragged her toward a secluded corner , not giving her any chance to refuse . Braelynn was caught off guard and stumbled as he pulled her along . The sharp pain in her wrist made her frown . She tried to break free , but his grip only tightened . Occasionally , passersby glanced curiously at the apartment entrance , but intimidated by Zachary's forbidding aura , no one dared to approach . Chapter 11 " Zachary , what kind of madness are you up to now ? " As soon as they reached the corner , Braelynn forcefully shook off his hand . Looking down , she saw clear marks left on her wrist . She stepped back to put some distance between them , her eyes cold as ice . " You chased me all the way here just to show off your violence again ? " The alienation and disgust in her eyes were like a sharp knife , stabbing deep into Zachary's heart . The pain was suffocating , but it only fueled his obsession . " Is it the Aidley family forcing you ? Or is it that Alexander guy making . you marry him ? " He stepped closer , his voice trembling almost imperceptibly . " Tell me , is it ? " " No , I chose this myself . " Hearing this , his expression changed dramatically . His lips trembled , filled with suppressed anger and confusion . " Why ? Why are you in such a hurry ? How can you marry someone you barely know ? " " Or is it just to spite me , to get revenge , so you deliberately degrade yourself like this ? " Braelynn lifted her gaze to meet his almost fiery eyes , not flinching at all . " I didn't . " Her tone was calm . " Alexander is capable and decisive . Marrying him is the best choice for me right now , and I am doing it of my own free will . " She paused , then countered , " But what about you , Zachary ? Haven't you already gotten engaged to the person you chose ? Didn't Carolina get exactly what she wanted ? So why are you here now ? What do you want from me ? " Are you suspecting again that I did something to hurt her ? " Chapter 11 Zachary was stunned by her question , as if struck on the head . He remembered that last time , he had indeed accused her without knowing the truth . Now , it was understandable that she would think this way . He really was engaged to Carolina , but so what ? From the engagement party until now , not a moment had passed without regret , not a moment without thinking about the person in front of him . He thought of her resolute eyes , her cold tone at this moment . He wanted to say he regretted it , wanted to say she was the only one in his heart . But as the words reached his lips , seeing her unyielding attitude , his pride and chaotic emotions made him speak without thinking . " Weren't you supposed to love me ? Braelynn , you clearly love me , so why choose someone else ? Why ? " " Love ? " Braelynn reacted as if she'd heard the most ridiculous joke , suddenly letting out a cold laugh filled with mockery and sorrow . " Zachary , are you talking about the last lifetime ? Maybe . Maybe I was blind in the last life , expecting something from you , hiding my sharp edges for you , until you told me on your deathbed that your heart belonged to her . You wouldn't even be buried with me , isn't that right ? " Her gaze grew distant , with a hint of relief . " But in that lifetime , I spent my whole life and even gave my life to learn that you never had me in your heart . You only ever loved Carolina . I already let you two be together , didn't I ? In this life , I don't want anything to do with either of you . I just want to live my own way . " " No ! That's not true ! " Chapter 11 Zachary grew agitated , suddenly stepping forward and reaching out to grab her . " Braelynn , it's not what you think . I was confused by her before , but if I could do it all over again , I ... " Seeing Braelynn's defensive posture , Zachary suddenly panicked , gripped by a fear of losing her forever . " Will you let me explain ? Please ? " " Let go of me ! Did you hear me ? " Braelynn shouted sternly , struggling with all her might . She pushed him forcefully , using both hands and feet to resist , refusing to let him get close . " Zachary , let go ! We're already even ! " As they struggled , a steady and slightly cold voice sounded from behind . them . " Let her go . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!