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?”

color. She panicked and took a few steps back to avoid Tyler’s piercing gaze. She lowered her head like a child

of your business! It’s

of suppression and frustration erupted within Nadine. The wounds that she had buried deep inside were

stubborn, standing straight, refusing to let her tears

endure this pain, Tyler’s

sure you know your

your worth. He doesn’t appreciate you.

loss for words. She clenched her jaw, holding back the tears. Her eyes reddened, with her damp lashes casting shadows

was gut-wrenching. Tyler felt a stab of pain in his heart as he extended his arms, wanting to offer her comfort

there’s nothing else, I’ll bring Sean back

vulnerabilities and weaknesses, things she never intended for anyone to

startled, lips pale, Tyler couldn’t bring himself to

a step back, speaking softly, “Nadine, listen to me. Leave that jerk and divorce him! There are plenty of good men out there, you don’t have to suffer by staying with Brad. He

and widened her eyes in disbelief. Her wounded heart

through her, dispelling the helplessness within

beacon had suddenly illuminated her path in the sea, her eyes now sparkling with determination, as bright

heart. Now she understood that Brad’s heart was never truly hers, and no amount

etched its mark upon her. Only Nadine knew the gradual chill that

subsided. Leaning against the gym equipment, he reached out to Nadine, his

once more. Relieved to find it had dropped, she

Tyler extended his arms, offering to hold him. “Mommy looks tired. How about I carry

smile was warm, like a

“No, I’m not tired at

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