My Substitute CEO Bride romance Capítulo 2319

"I'm tired... Let's end this," Zoe said in defeat.

"But..." Chuck began, only for Zoe to turn her head away.

"Mr. Calhoun, thank you for saving me, but as I said before, I’ve always seen you as an opponent. Now is the perfect opportunity—kill me, and you’ll clear another obstacle from your path. Otherwise, I’ll continue to hinder you,” she said.

Zoe's words were to the point. She was offering him the chance to end it all, to let her reunite with her family in death. However, Chuck responded with a soft, unexpected apology, "I’m sorry," he said, surprising Zoe. She assumed he was finally going to act.

"No need to apologize. Just do it," she urged.

However, time passed, and Chuck did nothing. When she finally turned to look at him, she was shocked to see him swallowing the very water droplet that she could use to control him.

"I’m sorry," Chuck repeated, his voice filled with regret. "If I were stronger, I could have saved more people. I’m sorry."

Zoe was at a loss for words. She had never met anyone like Chuck in her entire life. She had manipulated him for her family's sake, yet he was apologizing even though it had nothing to do with him. His eyes were reddening with unshed tears.

Chuck handed the food to Zoe. "I’m sorry I can’t fully understand your pain, but I promise that as long as I’m alive, I’ll protect you. Should something happen to me, you should use your control over me to protect yourself. Maybe, once you become a god, you could bring your family back?"

Zoe was taken aback. The young man in front of her was too pure.

"Why are you helping me?"

Chuck looked into Zoe's eyes.

"Because I can feel that emotion, that deep sadness. I can sense your despair and your reluctance. I don't know if I'm putting this the right way, but your family must have entrusted you with their hopes, so please, don't give up on yourself."

Hearing these words, Zoe was reminded of her father and brother. They had protected her, urging her to escape. Yes, they had protected her.

"Thank you."