Chapter 14

Brad gazed down at the stunning woman under him, noting the hollow look in her eyes.

le couldn’t quite describe the feeling that seized him at that moment, but his heart tightened when he law the defeat and resignation in her gaze.

He felt like he had lost something important that he had taken for granted before this.

Nadine had always been careful and quiet around Brad. She did whatever he asked of her to the best of ner ability, regardless of how difficult or near–impossible the task might be.

She would always put in her best efforts and put up with his cruel nitpicking.

Brad had never seen Nadine like this. Pinned under him, she did not so much as move a muscle.

She kept her eyes closed, her long lashes casting shadows on her cheek that reminded Brad of broken butterfly wings.

She showed no emotion other than disappointment. It was as if a great despondence had enveloped her. As she lay there with her eyes tightly shut, Brad felt her sorrow seep out of her and stab him in the heart. The inexplicable feelings that coursed through him made him lose the last of his patience. Still hovering. above Nadine, he moved so that his towering frame shielded her completely.

He slid his cool fingers under his thumb and asked, “Who do you think you’re fooling with this martyr act, huh?

“You were the one who wanted to marry me, and now you want a divorce? Do you think you could toy with me like that?

“Who do you think you’re dealing with?”

Nadine did not once open her eyes as she lay under him, looking as if she was ready to welcome death.

She said nothing, though her brows were knitted so tightly that she looked as if she was going through intense sorrow or agony.

When she spoke, it was with a pleading tone. “I was wrong. I shouldn’t have married you five years ago. Please, Brad, just let me and Sean go.”

If she had known this would happen, she would never have wanted the Hamiltons to repay the so–called favor they owed her.

all she wanted was to get away from Brad and the immense suffering

snap out of his wrath for long enough to see reason and let her go, she would be greatly

in pain. Do I need to repeat what I told you the other

winced at the sharp pain that felt like her chin had been licked by

not intend to let go of her at all. He pinched her chin harder until he was sure the skin

his

before sneering,

would he want secondhand goods

the cold blade of a knife. From the moment Brad called

saw her

out, “Secondhand goods, huh? Apparently, I’m not good enough to remarry, but good enough to warm your

to her, but that hadn’t stopped him

the first day of their marriage, Brad had treated

while she was expected to oblige him. If

as unhealthy as the arrangement was, it had held out for five

Nadine was surprised at how much she was willing to put up with.

taken aback by Nadine’s retort. He had always known Nadine as a quiet and gentle person, so timid that she

sneering at him with loud

and he found himself wondering if her timidness and gentle

like she was some helpless kitten, Nadine shoved him

on her side.

going through with the divorce whether you like it or not, Brad! If you

Nadine threw open the bedroom

were to continue. After making her intentions

a few steps out of the bedroom when Brad caught up to her and grabbed her

chance to make a break for it. Gripping her arms to hold her in place, he swiveled and pinned her against the

to break free. She thrashed wildly, her arms waving

more she struggled, the tighter Brad

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