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.

feel obligated to explain anything to her ex-husband. Even though she had called out another man's name that day, it had nothing to do with Brad. They were already

made her feel safe. Nadine pulled the blanket up to her chest, but it did nothing to hide the anxiety she

eyes were like a frozen lake—deep, cold, and impenetrable. No matter how hard he looked, he

was enough to pierce his heart. Had Brad come all this way with Sean just to let the boy see his mother? Of course not. He wanted to see her, too. He

another

echoed through the room. His voice was so loud that her ears stung.

patted his round little bottom and

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

she ended up back on the bed? The answer was obvious. It had to be

he grabbed her hand and pulled her back onto the bed. The force of it

noticed the predatory look in Brad's eyes and hurriedly sat up. "What are you doing? Sean's right here!" she hissed, looking at

voice barely above a whisper. Her words, meant to sound firm, came out weak. Paired with the fear etched on

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