Chapter 262

Nadine was ready to endure anything for Sean! Brad set aside his binoculars and toyed with a budding flower on the windowsill. A grin spread across his face. Finally, she mentioned her son! "Sean? He's busy learning chess with his tutor and won't be done for another couple of hours. How about you come inside and wait?" He'd already noticed that Nadine wasn't dressed for the weather. He purposely left her outside in the cold for half an hour, testing her resolve. It was sunny and warm during the day. Although she wasn't dressed in many layers, the sun was enough to keep her warm. But since the sun had set now, the temperature had plummeted. Nadine was wearing a woolen coat over a brown turtleneck sweater. It hadn't felt too cold earlier, but now she was feeling the chill. She was literally freezing. Not to mention she had stood outside for over half an hour. Shivering, she stomped her feet to stay warm. Brad's offer was tempting. Her pride told her to reject his offer. But