Chapter 741

Nadine stopped in her tracks and gazed at Gigi. The wind tousled her hair, and beneath the streetlamp, there was an aching emptiness in her eyes that felt almost bone-deep. "Did you know? I used to love your brother so much. I always thought that if I loved him enough and gave him everything I had, he would eventually love me back. So, every time he hurt me, I came up with excuses to justify his actions. But now, I can't do that anymore. "For six long years, whenever he and I were at odds, I always searched for reasons to justify his behavior. I never wanted to acknowledge the fact that he didn't love me. I was just lying to myself, you see. But that was just how things were. No matter how many reasons I come up with to justify his actions, the truth is that he didn't love me. "So, let me make this clear, Gigi. Your brother and I are done for good. I'd appreciate it if you would stop disrupting my peaceful life. We're both adults, and breakups should be dignified." With that, she t