Chapter 23 Alexander was true to his word . From that day on , there was a subtle yet tangible change in the way he treated Braelynn . The care remained , but now it was laced with an undeniable attentiveness and protectiveness that left no room for refusal . He no longer allowed her to do any heavy work , strictly managed her diet and daily routine , and the apartment was soon filled with many items and foods beneficial for pregnant women . He even began secretly researching parenting materials , though he never mentioned it on the surface . The heavy weight in Braelynn's heart seemed to be lifted , only to be replaced by another , even heavier emotion - a deep sense of gratitude and an unspoken feeling of indebtedness . She tried to say something , but Alexander interrupted her : " No need to thank me . I want to do this . " His attitude was still straightforward , even a bit domineering , yet it made Braelynn feel at ease . She began to slowly accept this reality , trying to look forward to the arrival of this unexpected little life . Although thinking of the child's father still brought her pain and complicated feelings , Alexander's presence was like a mountain , shielding her from most of the storms and confusion . However , the news could not be kept secret in the end . Somehow , Carolina found out about Braelynn's pregnancy . Almost gleeful , she wasted no time in exaggerating the news and Chapter 23 17 2016 Vouchers delivering it to Zachary , who was struggling to handle a company crisis in America . On the phone , Carolina's voice was filled with malicious excitement : " Zach ! Guess what I found out ? Braelynn is pregnant ! If you do the math , it must have been that time you went to see her , right ? And she actually tried to hide it from you ! Do you regret not choosing her now ? The baby in her belly is yours ! " Zachary received this call while he was in the middle of an emergency board meeting . The moment he heard the news , it was as if he had been struck by lightning . He froze in his seat , and his phone nearly slipped from his hand . A child ? His child ? Braelynn is pregnant with his child ?! After the initial shock , a tidal wave of wild joy and a twisted sense of hope surged through him ! So there was still such an unbreakable bond between them ! Fate had given him another chance ! He almost immediately abandoned the room full of stunned board members and rushed back to his office , his voice trembling with excitement : " Right now ! Book me the fastest ticket overseas ! Immediately ! " Company crisis , plummeting stock prices - none of it mattered at this moment ! He was going to have a child ! His and Braelynn's child ! 01 02 Chapter 23 This time , no matter what , he was going to bring her back ! The three of them were meant to be a family ! Chapter 24 11 Mit Jay Chapter 24 Zachary appeared before Braelynn once again , his demeanor bordering on madness . This time , he was no longer filled with the anger and resentment of their last encounter , but instead carried an almost obsessive excitement and fervor . He barged straight into the office of the community center , ignoring the attempts of Alexander's subordinates to stop him . His eyes were fixed on Braelynn's barely noticeable belly , and his voice trembled with agitation : " Braelynn ! I know everything now ! The child ... the child is mine , isn't it ? Why didn't you tell me ?! " When Braelynn saw him , her face instantly turned pale . She instinctively took a step back , protectively shielding her stomach . " Zachary , get out ! You're not welcome here ! " " No ! I'm not leaving ! " Zachary stepped forward , his gaze burning with a frightening intensity . " Braelynn , this is our child ! This is the bond between us ! Come back with me ! Let's get married ! Give the child a complete family ! I'll treat you well , and treat the child even better ! Let's forget everything in the past and start over , okay ? " His words were urgent and chaotic , filled with unrealistic fantasies . " Keep dreaming ! " Braelynn trembled with anger . " Zachary , listen carefully ! This child is mine and has nothing to do with you ! I will never go back with you ! And I will never let the child acknowledge you ! " " How could it have nothing to do with me ?! I'm his father ! " Zachary growled . " Braelynn , don't be stubborn ! How are you going to raise a child 01.02 on your own ? Do you want the child to suffer with you in a place like this ? With me , he can have the best of everything ! " " The best of everything ? " Braclynn looked as if she'd heard the most ridiculous joke , her eyes cold and filled with grief . " Is that the ' best ' filled with calculation and betrayal ? Is it the kind where you can sacrifice the child's mother just to prove something to another woman ? Zachary , you are not worthy of being called a father ! " " L ... " Zachary was momentarily speechless , then pleaded anxiously , " I know I was wrong ! I regret it ! Braelynn , for the child's sake , give me one more chance ! Just one ! " " A chance ? " A cold voice interrupted . Alexander had appeared at the doorway at some point , his tall figure blocking the frame . His gaze was as cold as a blade as he stepped inside , positioning himself in front of Braelynn , " Zachary , " he stared at the nearly deranged man before him , his voice laced with undisguised mockery and chill . " When did you ever give her a chance ? Was it when you accused her of colluding with kidnappers ? Or when you locked her up to please another woman ? Or when you allowed her to almost get run over ? " Each of Alexander's words landed like a heavy blow on Zachary's heart , and also tore open Braelynn's bloody wounds . Zachary's face turned ashen , his lips quivering , unable to retort . Alexander's gaze swept over Braelynn's pale face before settling back on Zachary , his tone resolute and forceful , as if declaring his sovereignty : " From now on , the child will bear the Wadsworth name . I will be his father . " " As for you . " he stepped closer to Zachary , the atmosphere between the Chapter 24 two men instantly tense , " Go back to wherever you came from . Don't come here to humiliate yourself again . " 1200 Mouchars Zachary looked at Braelynn standing behind Alexander , her gaze cold and resolute , then at the man before him , exuding dominance over his child and woman . Overwhelming jealousy , anger , and despair finally consumed him completely . " Don't even think about it ! " He suddenly turned to Braelynn , his eyes now disturbingly obsessive and even crazed . " Braelynn , listen to me ! This child must acknowledge his ancestry ! If you don't come with me , I'll sue you ! I'll fight for custody ! I have plenty of money and lawyers , I'll make sure you lose everything , and you won't even get to see the child ! " He had completely lost his sanity , spewing threats without restraint . Braelynn was frightened by the ruthlessness and determination in his words , her face growing even paler as she instinctively clutched her belly tighter . Alexander's gaze instantly dropped to freezing point . He grabbed Zachary's collar , his voice low and terrifying , carrying a beast- like threat : " Go ahead and try . Let's see if your Fidgett family lawyers are faster , or if my methods are harsher . " He leaned in close to Zachary's ear , speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear , coldly uttering a few words : " I don't mind making you disappear for good . " Zachary was intimidated by the undisguised ruthlessness and murderous intent in Alexander's eyes . He knew this man wasn't joking . He really would do it ! A cold fear instantly extinguished his frenzy , bringing him back to his senses . 01 02 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!