Nadine looked at Brad's shocked face and added, "Now that you've realized my value, you want me to come home with you? I'm tired, Brad. I don't want to keep going in circles with you. Let's just get a divorce and be done with it."
She'd been through a lot and learned that women needed to be independent. She learned that relying on a man for emotional or financial support was a mistake. That was the only way to avoid being looked down upon by men.
Her career was taking off, and there was absolutely no reason to throw it all away for a love that wasn't worth a dime. No matter how good Brad was, she didn't want him anymore. With that, she walked away, leaving Brad staring after her retreating figure, his hopes dashed.
Brad's eyes were bloodshot as he watched Nadine disappear into the distance. He clenched his fists and asked Adam indignantly, "Grandpa, I've asked her to come home with me. Why did she refuse?"
Adam had been there the whole time, watching as Nadine turned down his grandson. Even though he didn't say a word, he was secretly very pleased.
Men like Brad, who didn't know how to appreciate what they had, deserved to be taught a lesson. Adam would've panicked if she had gone back to him that easily.
Nadine was far too good for Brad. Adam only felt at ease once she was out of sight and away from his grandson.
Adam chuckled at Brad's naive question. "Do you think she has to go back with you just because you asked her to? You only matter when she cares about you. When she doesn't, you're nothingānot even a blip on the radar.
"She doesn't love you. Right now, you're akin to trash on the side of the road. Got it?"
In a good mood, Adam decided to give his grandson a little lesson. Noticing that Brad had recovered, he couldn't be bothered with him anymore. He pushed Brad's head off his lap, grabbed his walking stick, and went off to play with Sean.
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