Novel1After saying that, Nadine chose to remain silent. She knew that Jean was Brad's Achilles' heel.
Anyone who mentioned her was bound to get burned. Sensing that the man across from her was about to lose his temper, she wisely clamped her mouth shut, pretending nothing had happened as she focused on her food. Brad, however, casually responded, "I don't love her!" Her eyes shot upward. It was as if she had just heard something incredibly shocking. Disbelief clouded her gaze. Brad, as if anticipating her reaction, looked straight into her amber eyes and added, "Believe it or not, I've kept her locked away since she drugged me." It was his father's decision, but it was his, too.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRegarding the incident where Nadine and Sean were almost run over by a car, Jessie had turned herself in, accepting full responsibility and even providing evidence. Consequently, Jean was completely off the hook.
If she was guilty of anything, it was only of drugging Brad and using illegal substances. Even if convicted, she would probably only serve a couple of weeks in jail.
That would be far too kind to her. Hence, Brad and Daniel agreed that keeping Jean confined in their house's basement, where she was fed just enough to survive, was far more punishing than sending her to prison.
"Besides, she's now officially my older sister. Siblings can't get married," he continued, knowing Nadine had always been sensitive about Jean. He wanted to put her mind at ease, or at least try.
To his surprise, she didn't react in the slightest. After hearing that, she didn't even look at him, as if she hadn't heard anything. Her silence gnawed at him, leaving an uncomfortable emptiness indits wake.
vet From that point on, they both fell silent. Not even a glance was exchanged between them. Brad stifled the warmth he had shown, becoming cold and distant, radiating a powerful presence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Nadine got up to pay at the register, she was told, "The gentleman at your table has already taken care of it." Brad strolled over with Sean and Over stopped right next to her. "Aren't you going to thank me?" He had already paid the bill while Nadine was talking to Tyler. How could he possibly invite a lady out to lunch and expect her to foot the bill? Nadine reluctantly muttered, "Thank you." He graciously accepted her gratitude. "No worries. You can treatto a meal next time."
She was at a loss for words. Great, now she had to share another meal with him That calculating man sure knew how to play his cards.
Her reaction was just what he had expected Brad didn't seem bothered om at all as he held Sean's hand and She held said, "Sean wants to go to the hospital to visit his Grandpa Adam.
Con, let's go together Sean looked up at Nadine. "That's right, Mommy. We haven't seen Grandpa Adam in forever! I miss him!"
Nadine pursed her lips and shot Brad a sharp look. She couldn't shake the feeling that he was doing this on purpose.
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