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 Chapter 24 1 Vouchers Alexander suddenly released him , as if tossing away a piece of trash : " Get out . " Zachary staggered back a step , looking at Alexander standing like an impenetrable wall protecting Braelynn , then at Braelynn's wary and disgusted gaze . He knew he had been utterly defeated once again . And this time , he had lost even more completely , even more hopelessly . He retreated in a daze , his eyes hollow . At last , he glanced at Braelynn's belly - inside was the continuation of his bloodline , yet it might also be a dream he could never reach . He finally understood that he had lost Braelynn for good . Along with the child who had come unexpectedly , he had lost them forever . Like a beaten , broken stray dog , he left in utter disgrace . In the office , only Braelynn and Alexander remained . Braelynn could no longer hold herself up ; her legs gave way and she nearly collapsed . Alexander caught her just in time , pulling her tightly into his arms . Leaning against his solid , warm chest , Braelynn listened to his steady , powerful heartbeat . Her nerves , stretched taut for so long , finally relaxed , and tears of fear and grievance silently fell . " Don't be afraid . " Alexander's voice sounded above her head , low and reassuring . " I'm here . " He gently stroked her back , his movements a bit clumsy but full of protective intent . " I won't let anyone take him away , and I won't let anyone hurt you . " This time , his promise was clear and unwavering . 01 02 P Chapter 24 288 Vouchers Braelynn nodded in his arms , and for the first time , she reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist . 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