Chapter 16 America , VIP hospital ward . Zachary stood outside the hospital room , listening to Carolina's hysterical cries and curses from within . Her words were nothing more than accusations of Braclynn's malice and her own misfortune , interspersed with Henry and Maria's helpless and weary attempts to comfort her . There was no expression on his face , only a deep - seated exhaustion and annoyance lingering in his eyes . The assistant who had gone to investigate had just returned , quietly reporting the findings in his ear . The background of those home - invading robbers was complicated , but they had no connection whatsoever with Braelynn's previous life ; any so - called collusion was out of the question . As for the cloud login records of those photos , they showed abnormal access traces from devices commonly used by Carolina . Piecing together all the fragments of evidence pointed to a fact he was unwilling but forced to admit - he had wronged Braelynn once again . And this time , in an extremely harsh and hurtful way . The hospital room door opened , and Maria came out with red - rimmed eyes . Seeing Zachary , she seemed to find her anchor : " Zachary , Carolina's emotions are still very unstable . The doctor said she needs to rest and can't be agitated anymore ... What do you think ... " Zachary took a deep breath and pushed open the door to enter the hospital room . Carolina was leaning against the headboard , crying . When she saw Zachary come in , she immediately reached out , her tears falling even more pitifully . " Zach ... you finally came ... I'm so scared , I thought you 11 didn't want me anymore ... Zachary did not go over to hold her hand as he usually did . He simply stood at the foot of the bed , his gaze calm , even a bit cold , as he looked at her . " Carolina , " he began , his voice devoid of emotion , " let's talk . " Carolina's sobs stopped abruptly , as if she sensed something off in his tone . Her eyes flickered . " Talk ... about what ? Zach , I feel so awful right now , my head is spinning ... " " Let's talk about those robbers . Let's talk about those photos . " Zachary cut her off , each word falling like an ice bead on the floor . " Why did you lie ? " Carolina's face instantly turned pale , and she instinctively clutched the blanket tighter . " I ... I didn't lie ! It was Lynn ... she hates me , so ... " " Didn't lie ? " Zachary let out a cold laugh and took a step forward , his presence pressing down on her . " Do you need me to show you the investigation results ? Do you need me to bring those people here to confront you face to face ? " " The robbers never knew Braelynn . The photos were copied by you from her old devices . " " And about taking the pills , " his gaze swept over the medicine bottle on the nightstand , "the doctor said the dosage was nowhere near lethal . It was more a reaction to fright and emotional agitation . Carolina , the one who staged all this was you . " Carolina's psychological defenses completely collapsed in the face of irrefutable evidence . She slumped on the hospital bed , tears streaming down her face . This time , it was no longer an act , but despair from fear and her plans falling apart . Chapter 16 " Why ... Zach , you weren't like this before ... you always believed me ... " She tried one last time to struggle , using her tears to evoke his pity . " Why ? " Zachary looked at her , the last trace of warmth fading from his eyes . " Because I've woken up . Carolina , I watched you frame her again. and again , and I , like a fool , hurt her again and again . " He recalled the cold look Braelynn gave him the last time she saw him , and his heart felt as if it had been struck hard by a blunt object , the pain numbing . " Our engagement ends here . " Zachary's voice was utterly calm . " I will announce to the public that it was dissolved peacefully due to personality differences . As for the Aidley family , I will provide appropriate compensation , but from now on , we owe each other nothing . " Hearing about the end and compensation , Carolina reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on . She sat up abruptly and shrieked , " Owe each other nothing ? Why ?! Everyone in the city knows that I , Carolina , am Zachary's fiancée ! Now you're breaking off the engagement - how am I supposed to face people ? How will the Aidley family save face ?! Aren't you afraid people will call you untrustworthy , Zachary ?! " " Face ? " Zachary let out a soft , mocking laugh , his smile full of endless ridicule and coldness . " My reputation , Zachary's reputation , doesn't need to be maintained by a woman full of lies and malice . I don't care what others think . ' Carolina was completely panicked . She lunged forward , trying to grab his sleeve . " I don't care ! You can't do this to me ! I already belong to you ! The Fidgett family can't go back on their word like this ... " Before she could finish , Zachary yanked his hand back so forcefully that Carolina was thrown back onto the bed , her elbow hitting the nightstand , making her grimace in pain . He looked down at her from above , his eyes as cold as frost . " Carolina , for Chapter 16 your father's sake , I'm giving you this last bit of dignity . Accept the end of our engagement quietly , take the compensation , and disappear . I can pretend none of this ever happened . " He paused , his voice laced with icy warning . " But if you ever dare target Braelynn again , or spread rumors outside , I will make you understand what true regret means . " Carolina lay on the hospital bed , the sharp pain in her elbow and the humiliation in her heart intertwining , making her whole body tremble . She watched Zachary's back as he turned to leave - tall and resolute , without a trace of hesitation . The fear and pleading from earlier gradually faded , replaced by a nearly twisted resentment . She would not let this go ! Braelynn ! It was all because of Braelynn ! your father's sake , I'm giving you this last bit of dignity . Accept the end of our engagement quietly , take the compensation , and disappear . I cant pretend none of this ever happened . " He paused , his voice laced with icy warning . " But if you ever dare target Braelynn again , or spread rumors outside , I will make you understand what true regret means . " Carolina lay on the hospital bed , the sharp pain in her elbow and the humiliation in her heart intertwining , making her whole body tremble . She watched Zachary's back as he turned to leave - tall and resolute , without a trace of hesitation . The fear and pleading from earlier gradually faded , replaced by a nearly twisted resentment . She would not let this go ! Braelynn ! It was all s all because of Braelynn ! Discover our latest featured short drama reel. 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