After saying that, Nadine chose to remain silent. She knew that Jean was Brad's Achilles' heel.

Anyone who mentioned her was bound to get burned. Sensing that the man across from her was about to lose his temper, she wisely clamped her mouth shut, pretending nothing had happened as she focused on her food.

Brad, however, casually responded, "I don't love her!"

Her eyes shot upward. It was as if she had just heard something incredibly shocking. Disbelief clouded her gaze.

Brad, as if anticipating her reaction, looked straight into her amber eyes and added, "Believe it or not, I've kept her locked away since she drugged me." It was his father's decision, but it was his, too.

Regarding the incident where Nadine and Sean were almost run over by a car, Jessie had turned herself in, accepting full responsibility and even providing evidence. Consequently, Jean was completely off the hook.

illegal substances. Even if convicted, she

confined in their house's basement, where she was fed just enough to survive, was far more

can't get married," he continued, knowing Nadine had always been sensitive

surprise, she didn't react in the slightest. After hearing that, she didn't even look at him, as if she hadn't heard anything. Her silence gnawed

vet

a glance was exchanged between them. Brad stifled the warmth he had shown,

to pay at the register, she was told,

over with

Over

the bill while Nadine was talking to Tyler. How could he possibly invite

reluctantly muttered,

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