Noticing that Nadine was finally willing to talk to him, Brad felt as if he'd hand over his heart on a silver platter if it would make things right.

"Anything you want, I'll give it to you," he said earnestly. "Even if you want all my assets, I'll give them to you."

He was used to being in a position of power and had never humbled himself. Whenever he made a mistake, he'd always found ways to smooth things over with money. He was prepared to do the same to make it up to Sean.

Nadine abruptly burst into laughter. Brad assumed she had forgiven him and broke into a relieved grin himself. "How much do you want? Just name your price."

Nadine was laughing but abruptly stopped. Tears welled up in her eyes as she glared at him fiercely. "Brad, do you honestly think there's nothing that money can't buy? Do you really think that money can fix someone's broken heart or make someone's illness go away?"

For six long years, she had poured her heart into their relationship, believing that her feelings would eventually be reciprocated. But what did she get in the end? Just a body full of scars.

you." It made her feel like the six years of pure dedication had all gone to waste. Now, he

hadn't expected her to react so intensely. He studied her expression and realized she was furious, so he decided not to say

still couldn't hide the burning hatred in her eyes. "Please leave, Mr.

refrained from saying anything else. He hurried out of the room, gently closing

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in her heart, but he couldn't bring himself to hate her. He knew better than anyone how much she loved Sean. It was precisely for this reason that he despised

her back then? How

a loss, he thought of his friend, Alex. He pulled

told him not to push Nadine's limits any further, suggesting he leave and wait for her to calm down before addressing the issue. At that moment, whatever he said

deep, quiet twilight. Night fell once more,

entire time until the IV drip finished. Her gaze never left him, filled with

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