Chapter 851

In public, Brad always appeared immaculate and elegant. His hair was perfectly

combed, his shirt had not a single crease, and even his walk exuded grace.

In private, however, he shed much of his cold demeanor. Still, he maintained a

stern expression and spoke little, making him seem unapproachable. Even when

he was ill, he'd pretend to be fine by putting on a façade. Perhaps, he feared

people seeing his vulnerable side.

At this moment, Brad was leaning weakly on the couch. His left hand clutched his

stomach while his right held a glass of water. His head was drooped to the side,

and his face was pale, looking frail and weak.

Seeing his condition, Nadine knew he had a stomachache. She quickly

rummaged through her suitcase, took out her antacids, and handed two pills to

Brad.

"Here," Nadine said curtly. Her words for Brad were sparse these days, not

wanting to speak to him more than necessary.

Ever since their divorce, she realized she no longer felt anxious or worried about

his feelings. She also no longer cared about his mood and was living comfortably

with Sean.

So, when Brad constantly kept trying to make his presence felt around Nadine, it

only disgusted her. It was a bit too late for him to show his affection now.

grip from his stomach. He accepted the medicine

him, popped the pills into his mouth, and swallowed them

After taking the medicine, he put

weakly against the couch.

Brad asked Nadine, "Can I rest her for a while?" His

was truly feeling

involved, he

Nadine agreed. "Fine, lie down for a

With that, she turned back to her bed, lay

sleep. She hoped that Brad would

Just as she was settling

filled

repeatedly told herself not to care about Brad.

would get better soon. She

that, Brad's low moans made it

Brad's groans became more

Nadine then abruptly

got out of

to the

she asked,

do

you taken the medicine?"

a history of stomach issues. Nadine had known about

years carefully tending to him so

agitate his stomach.

ulcers. That meant he couldn't go hungry, eat cold

consume greasy foods. There were

had to abide by.

had even bought a medicinal recipe book. She

medicinal dishes for

issues.

paid off. After five years of careful

indeed improved significantly.

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