Chapter 779

Nadine's face was pale, almost ghostly, and the fear that gripped her made her look fragile and shaken. At this moment, she was like a frightened rabbit caught in a trap, lost and helpless.

That look in her eyes made Brad's heart ache. He couldn't understand how things had come to this. All he wanted was to pull Nadine into his arms and hold her.

For the first time in his life, he, who had dominated the business world, felt the raw sting of fear. What would have happened if he hadn't yanked her out of the way just now? The thought alone was paralyzing.

He could still feel the sharp pain on the back of his hand where the side mirror of the van had grazed him when he pulled Nadine into his arms. Had it been Nadine who had been grazed, he couldn't even begin to think about what he might have done.

Faced with her question and the fear in her eyes, he parted his lips but ultimately couldn't say a word. The cold breeze brushed against his face, making him feel as if reality itself had slapped him hard.

keep them safe from harm. But the silver-gray van that had driven away was a cruel reminder of his

as she stared at Brad, her eyes filled with both detachment and disdain. From the moment they divorced, Brad had ceased to exist in her world.

van, leaving her with a lasting fear that haunted her. Even though he saved her, she

for Jean, cleaning up her mess. Although he claimed that

hint of disdain and disgust in her eyes, a shiver

was the same expression she had when she'd asked for a divorce, and he'd insisted he had nothing to do with

the wrong idea, he hurriedly explained with a frown. Nadine remained silent, staring at him as she considered whether

scrutiny in her eyes infuriated

There's no reason for me to do that!

plan

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