Chapter 741

Nadine stopped in her tracks and gazed at Gigi. The wind tousled her hair, and beneath the streetlamp, there was an aching emptiness in her eyes that felt almost bone-deep.

"Did you know? I used to love your brother so much. I always thought that if I loved him enough and gave him everything I had, he would eventually love me back. So, every time he hurt me, I came up with excuses to justify his actions. But now, I can't do that anymore.

"For six long years, whenever he and I were at odds, I always searched for reasons to justify his behavior. I never wanted to acknowledge the fact that he didn't love me. I was just lying to myself, you see. But that was just how things were. No matter how many reasons I come up with to justify his actions, the truth is that he didn't love me.

"So, let me make this clear, Gigi. Your brother and I are done for good. I'd appreciate it if you would stop disrupting my peaceful life. We're both adults, and breakups should be dignified." With that, she turned and walked away.

Nadine was determined to leave behind this painful marriage and had no intention of looking back. No matter what Gigi said, she wouldn't return to Hamilton Estate.

There was a quote she particularly liked. "I burned away all my childishness and stubbornness with my determination, and from that barren wasteland, rationality, indifference, and clarity slowly emerged."

nothing more than a mere distraction. It was certainly not worth sacrificing everything for. Once she distanced herself from men and love,

have the chance to stop her. She could only watch as Nadine disappeared into the dusk. However,

was her fault for being cruel to Nadine in the past. This was her chance to atone. Gigi couldn't back down just because of a few words from Nadine.

outside. The winter night was biting cold, and the sudden downpour caught everyone off guard. It was as if the sky was testing Gigi's sincerity, each drop hitting so hard that

gazing longingly in the direction of Nadine's apartment. Avery noticed her presence and walked

she continued, "Is she really going to stand dow there all night? Won't she freeze to death? It's freezing out here, and if

aware that she couldn't let Gigi stand there. Gigi had been spoiled all her life, and

health issues and later couldn't have children, she might blame her for it. That was a

mulling it over, she said, "Alright, I'll go down for a bit. Don't

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