Brad hadn't expected that the first thing Nadine would say when she finally saw him was that she still wanted a divorce.
In an instant, he felt himself crumble, his spirit visibly shaken. Even Cameron, who was standing beside him, could feel the overwhelming sadness radiating from him.
After saying that, Nadine turned and left. In all honesty, she wasn't happy to see the impact of her words on Brad. It wasn't because she still had feelings for him. She simply felt it was cruel to treat a patient like this.
However, she had already let him go. It didn't entail blocking him or deleting his contact information—it was about being able to greet him casually when they met, as if nothing had ever happened between them. That was the cruelest form of revenge—acting as though their past meant nothing at all.
As soon as Nadine stepped out of the hospital room, Jean stormed up to her. With bloodshot eyes, she snarled, "How could you do this to Brad? He's still a patient!" At that moment, Jean looked like an overprotective mother hen, glaring at Nadine. Her fists were clenched as if she was ready to pounce.
Nadine casually shoved her hands into the pockets of her coat and smiled slightly at her. "If I didn't do that, when will he ever agree to the divorce? Ms. Sawyer, please just do what you need to, and don't let me down!
"Since you're willing to accept the toy I've already used, I'm more than happy to hand him over to you. Be sure to make the most of this opportunity!" With that, she doused the flames of Jean's anger.
She then raised her chin and walked past Jean. Looking at Jean, who was no longer elegant, Nadine shook her head in disappointment.
"Ms. Sawyer, don't you get it? Being loved isn't that important, especially not by a man. Having a healthy body, financial stability, and a fulfilling life is so much more important than a man's love.
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This book is dragging 😩...