NovelBookChapter 673 Brad wasn't happy about Jean being at his family dinner. If he hadn't been so focused on Nadine, he would have seriously considered having his bodyguards throw Jean out.
This was a woman who had lied to him over and over again without the slightest hint of guilt. How could he possibly have any feelings left for her? Even though she had been diligently taking care of him at the hospital, being as docile and unobtrusive as possible, he had no feelings for the woman he had once liked. All he wanted was for her to stay far, far away from him. Ideally, he didn't want to see her again in this lifetime.
Brad didn't let her near him, though Jean was almost always at the hospital. He wouldn't even let her into his ward. Brad had assumed that as long as he was cold toward her, she would take the hint and back off.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut for sreason, Jean kept invading his personal space, acting like she was the one who'd been wronged. It only made him more irritable, and he becsharp-tongued. The look in his eyes was full of disdain.
When he saw Nadine walking hand-in-hand with Sean, he couldn't even be bothered to pretend anymore. He immediately distanced himself from Jean and followed them, walking slowly behind.
After hearing Brad's harsh words, Jean wasn't upset. In fact, she shamelessly trailed behind the family of three, smiling brightly.
"Don't be mad at me, Brad. I'm just concerned about your health. I mean no harm. Your injuries haven't healed yet, and the doctor said you should avoid smoking and drinking. You shouldn't be reckless with your body." The more gentle and considerate she tried to act, the more Brad's patience wore thin. He stopped in his tracks and turned around, glaring at her menacingly.
"I already told you I don't want to see you! Can't you get that through your head? Or is your head filled with nothing but mush?" He didn't want to use foul language in front of Sean, nor did he want Jean sticking around.
He cherished his twith Nadine now more than ever, even if she didn't so much as glance his way. He didn't care; he just wanted to stand quietly beside her.
Brad also didn't want Jean to disturb Nadine. With a hardened expression on his face, he was ready to call his bodyguards over.
Nadine, however, paid no attention to whatever Brad and Jean were talking about. She just wanted to get away from Brad as soon as possible, to sever all ties once and for all Thus, she quickened her pace and eventually left Brad far behind.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmClover Villa was crowded and bustling with activity. Brad and Jean's voices were quickly drowned out by the surrounding commotion.
Unperturbed, Nadine led Sean to the playroom and breathed a sigh of relief when she was sure Brad hadn't followed them. To ensure the two of them wouldn't be bothered, she closed the door to the room behind her.
Meanwhile, Jean was getting on Brad's last nerve. He was practically seething, wearing a scowl and m speaking harshly. Yet, she didn't seem to mind. In fact, she plastered a smile on her face and tried to be as soft as a cotton ball, never raising her voice or losing her temper. "Calm down, Brad. Getting all worked up isn't good for your health. If you don't wanthere, I can leave. There's no need to get the net.
bodyguards involved. TrustI just want to check on you. As longasn you're okay, I don't care what happens to me."
Even though her words sounded sincere, her hands were constantly moving. She'd either be pulling at her hair or spraying perfin random directions, and she kept inching closer to Brad, deliberately closing the distance between them.
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