Nadine had seen the news online, though not in detail. She didn't go through

every article. But the consensus was clear: everyone was blaming her for treating

Brad as a substitute and playing both sides.

Truth be told, she hadn't treated Brad as a replacement. Maybe, in the very

beginning, the thought had crossed her mind. But it didn't take long for her to let

go of that idea because she could clearly distinguish Brad from Jack, despite their

near-identical appearances.

Brad didn't smile often, nor did he talk much. Jack, on the other hand, had a

radiant smile-full of energy and positivity. Sometimes, she didn't even need

words to tell them apart. A single smile was enough to distinguish the two.

As for the whole "substitute" thing, she could only admit that it might have been

true at first. Over time, however, that perception faded.

It was because of that same face that she fell in love with Brad. But in doing so,

she also felt she'd lost the right to love Jack.

Even though Jack had passed and could never smile at her again, she couldn't

forgive herself for falling in love with someone else after he passed. How could

she? After all, they'd promised to only love one another-and she had broken that

promise.

well as the faint sound of quiet breathing in the car,

they were on the way to Phoenix Villa. It

home for more than six years. Nadine had once loved it

her safe haven, her refuge. That was

not seen how lovingly Brad treated Jean, Nadine

her was genuine. But after witnessing the way he

no longer believe he was being sincere, no

was toward her.

truly loved her, how could he be so

an exaggeration

Sean, for example.

Pittsbrew, he

didn't get anything for

other classmates. He'd also

that he only got Keira

because he liked her.

gift, it

special gesture anymore.

this concept. So, how could Brad not? Brad gave

Jean because he loved her.

words he

to Phoenix

When

broke the silence as

of the car. "Don't

stuff online. I'll

think you owe

for using

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255