Chapter 333

As Nadine's bestie, Avery understood her well. While not quite a mind reader, she could usually guess what was troubling Nadine with reasonable accuracy. Given Nadine's hesitant demeanor, Avery suspected it had something to do with Brad. Only that man could leave her feeling so helpless. "Come on, spit it out. I'll have your back. Even if you want to crush Brad's balls, I'll be right there with you." Nadine had no family in Janctera City, and Jennifer had treated her with indifference. Avery was her support, her rock. Nadine was amused by Avery's words and finally managed a smile. Her previously pale face brightened a little. "It's not a huge deal, really. It's just… I always thought Brad was responsible for Sean's injury, but it turns out he wasn't. I ended up not only scolding him but also slapping him hard. I think I might have been in the wrong." The slap she had given Brad had been with considerable force. Even now, her right hand still throbbed with lingering pain. When Av