Chapter 349
Jean knew one thing clearly. If she directly told Brad that she wanted to go to the Palace Hotel for Sean's birthday party, he would definitely refuse outright.
To avoid rejection and to present herself in the best possible light to the Hamiltons, she decided to first trick Brad into accompanying her on a shopping trip.
Brad wouldn't refuse such a small matter.
However, this time, Brad was silent on the other end of the phone. He did not immediately answer Jean's request and instead seemed to be deep in thought.
It occurred to him that going shopping with Jean on Sean's birthday instead of being with Sean might not be the best choice.
He was torn.
Jean didn't hear a response. There was a long silence on both ends of the line. After waiting for several seconds, she realized one thing-Brad was hesitating.
He was concerned about Nadine's feelings.
No, she absolutely could not allow him to waver any longer.
Jean quickly responded with the most effective tactic. She coughed weakly and said into the phone, "Brad, I just don't want to be cooped up in the hospital all day.
I need to get out and clear my mind. Can't you accompany me?
"You said you still love me. Is that love just to ignore my feelings and leave me alone to suffer?"
As she said that, she began to sob again.
To Brad, this was a direct stab at his conscience.
Six years ago, Daniel and Adam had agreed to Nadine's marriage to Brad as part of his treatment for heart disease.
At that time, Jean had left without a word, fearing she might worsen his condition. Every time he thought about it, he felt immense guilt.
Jean's sobs made the guilt even more intense.
"Alright. I'll go with you. But I can only stay with you for three hours."
Daniel handled the arrangements for the birthday party, so that was one less thing to worry about.
The party was set to start at 5:30
pm,
bas long as he arrived at
Palace Restaurant before then, he'd set.
Brad's guilt intensified with Jean's persistent sobbing. Without much more
thought, he agreed to her request.
"Wait for me at the hospital. I'll come to pick you up now."
After hanging up, Jean wore a smug smile.
Putting down her phone, she immediately began to do her makeup in front of the mirror.
Tonight, she was determined to
outshine Nadine and make sure the latter
s thoroughly despised by
the Hamiltons.
Nadine took Brad away from her six years ago. Jean was determined to take him back now.
...
As night fell, the sky darkened, stretching far and wide.
In winter, it got dark early. By 6:00 pm, the streetlights on both sides of the road had already lit up.
Adam had specifically arrived at the salon to pick up Nadine and Sean.
Seeing Sean with his arm in a cast,
Adam was deeply distressed. He
fussed over Sean, calling him
"precious" and "sweetheart"noveldrama
repeatedly, and scolded Brad
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thoroughly in front of numerous
bodyguards.
Fortunately, Brad was not present. Otherwise, the birthday party might have
turned into a scolding session.
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