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Chapter 20
At first, Nadine didn’t notice the couple who had just entered, as she was busy chatting with Tyler. Their conversation revolved around trivial, everyday matters.
“Nadine, have you thought about divorcing Brad? Do you really want to live like this forever? You deserve
better.”
Tyler’s words resonated with Nadine. She had realized her position in Brad’s heart long ago, especially when he couldn’t be bothered to say a kind word to Sean during his illness.
It was at that moment that the idea of divorce took root in her mind.
Brad had saved her once, and she had returned the favor. They were even.
If it hadn’t been for Jean’s return and seeing how affectionate Brad was with her, Nadine might not have
found the resolve.
But now, fully aware of her place in Brad’s heart, she was determined to divorce him.
However, Nadine wasn’t sure what had gotten into Brad. He refused to sign the papers, leaving her in a
frustrating limbo.
“Tyler, I’ve already signed the divorce papers. It’s up to Brad now. If he doesn’t sign, there’s nothing I can
- do.
In her mind, she had a plan.
If Brad refused to divorce, she would move out of Hamilton Estate. After living apart for over three years,
she could file for divorce in court.
By then, she could submit evidence proving their long–term separation and discord, and the court could
grant a divorce.
Tyler gave her a thumbs up at her words. “Nadine, you’ve always been decisive. Once you make up your mind, you act on it. I admire that.
“Oh, by the way, have you thought about what you’ll do after the divorce? Are you planning to raise Sean
alone?”
Five years ago, before he could confess his feelings, Nadine had suddenly announced her marriage to
Brad.
She didn’t respond to his calls or messages. Just like that, she disappeared from his life as if she had
never existed.
What hurt the most was Brad’s indifferent announcement of his marriage to Nadine through the Hamilton family’s official media, as if she were a stranger. There was never a wedding.
Surprisingly, Nadine accepted it without any complaints.
On the night the news broke, Tyler braved a torrential downpour to Hamilton Estate, hoping to confess
Canter 20
and take Nadine away with him.
However, she didn’t show up. She left him to wait in the rain all night. By dawn, he had collapsed at the gates, but still, he didn’t get to see her.
Recalling that time filled him with a mix of resentment and heartache.
He didn’t know what had happened to Nadine, but he knew she didn’t love Brad. He had vowed then that once he returned to the country, he would win her back and make her his wife,
Upon his return, he found that Nadine was indeed unhappy. Brad didn’t love her–not even their child. This rekindled Tyler’s hope.
When the conversation turned to her future, Nadine looked lost. “I’ve been a housewife for over five I’m out of touch with the world. I don’t know what kind of job I can get. I sent out some resumes online today, but they were all rejected.”
Talking about it made her anxious. Reality had slapped her hard, leaving her no place to hide
Seeing her like this, Tyler felt a pang of sadness.
In his emotion, he reached out and took her hand. “Nadine, you had such good grades in school back then. Why not pursue further studies?” This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.