Chapter 564

It was a regular weekday, and Sean had school as usual. By the time the clock struck 4:10 pm, Nadine wrapped up her shift, flagged down a cab, and headed straight to Sean's kindergarten.

The kids were dismissed at 4:30 pm, but she was running a little behind due to a minor issue. She wondered if the kindergarten teacher would give her a hard time for being late.

Feeling anxious, Nadine arrived at the kindergarten entrance, bracing herself for a potential scolding. But to her surprise, she noticed Brad's car parked as soon as she got there.

The window was rolled down, and both Sean and Brad were sitting in the backseat. Neither of them noticed her arrival and were seemingly deep in a private conversation.

Brad was the first to notice Nadine. He stroked Sean's head and gestured toward her with his chin. The little one looked over and called out sweetly, "Mommy! Why were you late today?"

she didn't show up that day and his father came instead, he thought his mother wasn't coming anymore. As soon as she spotted Nadine, Sean leaned against the car window and waved

car. What was this jerk doing here? Was he trying to take

went on high alert, bristling like a porcupine as she stormed over to the car, glaring at

looked like he'd just had a few drinks as he reeked of alcohol. His eyes instantly lit up when he noticed her fierce yet cute expression. His gaze was a

last one to leave." He was aware that his mother wasn't fond of his father, but he didn't want her to misunderstand Brad, so he decided

son, Nadine realized she'd misunderstood Brad. Her expression softened slightly, and she swallowed

The defensive stance she had taken

she turned her attention to Sean. "Come here, baby. Let's go home." She couldn't bear to breathe

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