Chapter 819

Chapter 819

The dream felt so real, as if it had actually happened. Even the sensation on her hand felt real, as if Jack was truly there, watching her. Nadine couldn't tell whether she was dreaming or already awake. Her gaze lingered in the direction where Jack had vanished, and she called out wistfully, "Jack..."

The next thing she knew, she was jolted awake by a rough shove.

"Nadine, wake up!"

Nadine opened her eyes, her heart sinking as Brad's face came into focus. Then, it hit her she had called out Jack's name in her sleep.

Judging by the menacing look in his eyes, Brad must've heard her. Her pulse quickened, panic spreading through her chest like wildfire.

to her ex-husband. Even though she had called out another man's name that day, it had nothing to

glaring at her, she instantly felt wide awake, pulling the blanket up. Even though the blanket didn't move, the gesture made her feel safe. Nadine pulled the blanket up to her chest, but it did nothing to hide the anxiety she felt inside. She had

her eyes, attempting to glean something-anything- from her gaze. But her eyes were like a frozen lake—deep, cold,

was enough to pierce his heart. Had Brad come all this way with Sean just to let the boy see his mother? Of

right next to me, yet you're thinking about another man? So that's what I was to you for six years? Just a replacement? Is that

room. His voice was so loud that her ears stung. Even Sean, who had been asleep, stirred

bottom and softly soothed him, "It's okay,

was fast asleep again, she turned to Brad and said softly, "Please don't wake him." Tossing the blanket aside, she got ready to get out of

on the couch. How had she ended up back on the bed? The

force of it sent her sprawling onto the mattress, her weight making the bed sink deeply

Nadine noticed the predatory look in Brad's eyes and hurriedly sat up. "What are you doing? Sean's

words, meant to sound firm, came out weak. Paired with the fear etched

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