Chapter 519

By the time Nadine came to her senses, Brad was already gone. Not long after, the sound of a car engine revving up echoed through the courtyard. Nadine watched Brad's silver Aston Martin drive away until it was out of sight before she let her guard down. Even though this place had once been her sanctuary, she felt uneasy and uncomfortable every time she saw Brad. If it had been in the past, she would've been over the moon if he treated her like this—but that was then. Now, she had outgrown the need for empty words of love. Love couldn't put food on the table. She'd rather pursue financial stability and independence. Nadine didn't see the point in loving someone anymore. Brad had given all his love to Jean and spent a fortune on her, which was enough to prove he genuinely loved her. Nadine couldn't help but wonder how she could have been so blind back then. She could only blame herself for being so foolish and unable to see past her infatuation. Looking back, she realized that lov