Chapter 10 I didn't dare stop running until I was far enough away , gasping for breath . Carolyn was still filming , never missing a beat . " Is Raymond some kind of ghost ? Every time you run into him , you sprint like you're in a race . " " If I don't run , he'll see me . And then getting mobbed by angry fans would be the least of my problems . If I ruin his new game launch , that would be a disaster . He's worked so hard for this . " No sooner had I finished speaking than a familiar voice rang out behind me . " Evelyn . I knew it was you . I froze , fear jolting me upright . I spun around , only for Raymond to stride over and forcibly turn me to face him . He took in my terrified expression and the exhaustion etched on my face , his brow furrowing in concern . Carolyn stepped back , pointing her camera at us . " Well , isn't this karma ? Look at you now , a total mess . " He gripped my chin , gazing down at me with cold scrutiny . " So , the guy you cheated on me for , throwing away seven years together - he didn't treat you so well after all , did he ? " He let go , pulling out a handkerchief and wiping his hands in disgust . " From now on , I'll probably be showing up on every major show . If you want to see me , you can do it in broad daylight . " Honestly , you're no different to me than any stray cat or dog on the street . " Stray cat or dog on the street ? A dull ache tore through my chest , threatening to split me open . But I kept it all hidden , 0.00 % 21:15 Chapter 10 288 Vouchers answering with a quiet , " Mm . " But Carolyn couldn't hold back . She moved in , camera trained on Raymond's face . " Really ? She means nothing to you ? " " Of course . " He looked straight at Carolyn , his voice firm and unflinching . Then he turned to me . " Actually , I should thank you , Evelyn . " I blinked , confused , meeting his gaze . " If not for you , I'd never have seen how ugly people can be . And I'd never have found my soulmate - Ariana . " He smiled , but his words were like daggers . " Thank you for abandoning me . " That's not true ! " 11 The moment Carolyn spoke , I knew what she was about to say . I clamped my hand over her mouth . " I get it . I wish you and Ms. Gruber a long and happy life together . " Carolyn struggled , mumbling through my hand . I dragged her away , forcing myself to keep moving as Raymond watched with that complicated look in his eyes . We hadn't gone far when Ariana's voice drifted over from behind us . " Ray , was that Evelyn ? " His voice was ice . " No. Just a stranger . " 59.10 % 21.15 Chapter 11 288 Vouchers Chapter 11 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!