Chapter 4

The bright lights cast Tyler’s face in sharp relief. Even without lifting her gaze, Nadine could feel the intensity of his stare bearing down on her.

Her marriage had been doomed from the start. She wouldn’t be in this mess now if she hadn’t insisted on marrying Brad.

There was never any true connection between her and Brad, it was all her stubbornness driving them forward.

Now, Tyler’s question hit a raw nerve deep within her fragile heart. It unsettled her deeply.

Nadine didn’t know how to respond. She sighed softly and lowered her head in silence.

Tyler’s question was a soul-searching one for her. Initially, she believed that if she just treated Brad well enough, she could melt even the coldest heart.

Now, Nadine understood that Brad wasn’t simply cold-hearted. He was icy, unyielding, and only capable of inflicting pain on her. After years, she was now covered in wounds, both visible and invisible.

Nadine’s silence made Tyler’s heart ache even more. He looked at her delicate face and couldn’t help but feel sorry for her.

“Nadine, can’t you tell? Brad doesn’t love you at all!”

Despite spending the past five years studying abroad without contacting Nadine, he had always kept tabs on her life. He would often inquire about her recent status through mutual acquaintances.

Tyler knew some details about her married life.

“Nadine, why did you marry Brad? Because he didn’t love you? Because he neglected you? Because he loved Jean?”

drained of color. She panicked and took a few steps back to avoid Tyler’s piercing gaze. She

of your business! It’s none of your

Nadine. The wounds that she had buried

standing straight, refusing to

endure this pain, Tyler’s

know your worth. After enduring

He doesn’t appreciate you.

back the tears. Her eyes reddened, with her damp lashes casting shadows beneath her

in his heart as he extended his arms, wanting to offer her comfort with a hug. But… Nadine

I’ll bring

never intended for anyone to see.

lips pale, Tyler couldn’t bring himself to press

listen to me. Leave that jerk and divorce him! There are plenty of good

eyes in

thundered through her,

beacon had suddenly illuminated her path in the sea,

years, Nadine had clung to the belief that her love could melt Brad’s icy heart. Now she understood that Brad’s heart was never truly

five years, across more than 1,800 days and nights, time had silently etched its mark upon

fever had gradually subsided. Leaning against the gym equipment, he reached out to Nadine, his voice soft, “Mommy, I’m

Relieved to find it had dropped, she gently kissed his cheek, “Alright, let’s head back to bed

Sean, Tyler extended his arms, offering to hold him. “Mommy looks tired. How

smile was warm, like a gentle

shook her head hastily, “No,

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