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.

as well as the faint sound

that they were on the way to Phoenix Villa. It was a

Nadine had once loved it there, believing

be her safe haven, her refuge. That was until

Brad treated Jean, Nadine would

But after witnessing

could no longer believe he was being sincere, no matter

was toward her.

truly loved her, how could he be so affectionate

an exaggeration to call it

Sean, for example.

he

but didn't get anything

other classmates. He'd also

only

because he liked her. If

a gift, it

special gesture anymore.

concept. So, how could Brad not? Brad

loved her. Anything

he once reserved

to Phoenix Villa was

silence. When

the silence

of the car.

online. I'll

you think you owe me

using me

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