Though Nadine didn't catch Zara in the act, she knew Zara's intention all too well. It was nothing more than a ploy to take advantage of the drug's effects to have sex with Brad.

But Nadine had been careless and accidentally sprayed the drug onto herself. She ended up being the one who threw herself at Brad instead.

Realizing that she had been found out, Zara showed no remorse. She burst into laughter and said, "I was never an honorable person, Nadine. Don't try to lecture me about ethics. I'm not sorry!

"You, though, have reconciled with Brad because of my drug. Shouldn't you be thanking me instead?"

Hearing how self-righteous Zara sounded, Nadine couldn't help but laugh.

"Ms. Zimmerman, I'm busy and don't have time for your nonsense. Let's end this right here. Bye!"

It felt like a waste of time talking to her. Reluctant to continue the conversation, she intended to hang up when Zara stopped her.

"Nadine, don't you want to know where your son is?" she asked, not wanting Nadine to hang up so soon.

hadn't brought it up, would you? Go

The call abruptly ended.

immediately started searching the house for Sean. She checked every possible hiding place, but there was no sign of

Avery dashed out of her room and

sputtered. "Where is

she looked, Avery grabbed her hand and asked, "Nad, what's wrong with

then did Nadine remember that Daniel had called to have someone pick Sean up. She

it in

cried out, "What's wrong with

from her slap cleared her mind. "I have to

He was in the middle of playing with Sean, who ran

he called out

Nadine hung up and collapsed onto the couch. But one question lingered in her mind why did Zara call her? Why did she lie about Sean

she up

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