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For seven years, I had been secretly dating my brother's closest friend, and we were making plans to tie the knot.
I tracked his location and arrived at his gathering, but as I approached the private room's entrance, I caught snippets of their discussion.
"Ethan Shaw, your true love has returned. What's your plan for that temporary little sister?"
He remained silent.
The mood grew uncomfortable, and another friend chuckled, "Ethan's boldness is remarkable. He had the nerve to pursue Adam's sister. Now that he's done with her, Amanda's back..."
"She left so abruptly back then, she deserves to have a replacement to annoy her!"
The following day, Ethan brought me to Amanda's welcome party, showering me with displays of affection.
However, when Amanda ran off in tears, he shoved me aside and hastily chased after her.
I went home covered in spilled soup and burns, and entered the study—a room he had always forbidden me from accessing.
Their photograph together was prominently displayed on the desk.
My heart shattered, and I phoned my brother overseas.
"Brother, I've decided to accept the arranged marriage. I agree!"

Betrayed Hearts, From Secret Love to Arranged Fate

I gazed at William, feeling astonished and somewhat remorseful. "You witnessed it all?"


Ethan, noticing our proximity, rose from the ground with bloodshot eyes and demanded, "Who's this guy?"


William seemed determined to antagonize him, tightening his grip around my waist. "Her... betrothed."


"Nonsense! Release her! Emma, he's not telling the truth, is he? You're just trying to make me jealous, right?"


"The nerve..." my brother's voice sounded from behind, causing Ethan to instinctively step back.


William and I turned to see my brother approaching, wielding a baseball bat.


I moved to intervene, but William guided me aside, his arm still around my waist.


"What are you doing? My brother can be merciless!"


William chuckled, "Don't fret. I'm here; he won't go too far." As he spoke, he retrieved his phone and made a brief call. "In front of Emma's family home. Send an ambulance to wait nearby."


Chapter 11