NovelEnglishChapter 517 Brad simply didn't know what to do about Nadine these days. He'd thought of a million ways for them to get along, but none of them felt right.
With how things were between them, he was aware he'd only push her further away if he continued to give her the cold shoulder. But he couldn't bring himself to cling to her like a lovesick puppy either.
Wouldn't it be too much to be together 24/7? Besides, it felt beneath him. A real man should prioritize his career, not obsess over a woman.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBrad felt as though he was trapped in an invisible cage. He couldn't see a way out, and he didn't know how to navigate his relationship with Nadine. He was afraid of upsetting her, yet he was also worried that she might ignore him if he was too accommodating. This constant push and pull had turned him into someone he barely recognized.
Nadine couldn't help but feel a little tempted by Brad's polite invitation. After all, her stomach was growling so loudly she could hardly ignore it.
She hadn't eaten much at lunch since she was busy looking after Adam and Sean, and she'd spent the whole afternoon chasing after Brad's car. At that moment, she was ravenous. The second she heard the word "dinner", she was tempted to rush to the table and stuff herself silly.
She was famished, and Brad's ability to maintain just the right distance made her feel that maybe just maybe he wasn't so bad. Nadine found herself wavering in the face of his breathtakingly handsface and her painfully empty stomach.
After a moment's hesitation, she nodded. After all, a hungry belly had to be appeased.
Her response brought a smile to his impassive face, and the hopeful gleam in his eyes seemed to solidify. He almost couldn't believe she had agreed to have dinner with him, rubbing his fingers together repeatedly until the slight heat assured him it wasn't just a dream.
"In that case, please cwith me." His enthusiasm was palpable, but her reaction was quite the opposite. Her small, elegant face remained stoic, as if she was dealing with stranger. She had no idea why Brad was so thrilled and frowned slightly before following him downstairs, keeping a few steps behind.
Dinner was ready and waiting. As soon as the housekeepers noticed the two of them coming down the stairs, they began setting the table.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSoon, a variety of dishes like buffalo wings, shrimp gumbo, chili-crusted fish, sriracha deviled eggs, stuffed jalapeños, and chipotle potato wedges were laid out. The vibrant colors and aromas were enough to whet anyone's appetite.
Brad walked over to the dining table, pulled out a chair for Nadine, and gestured
for her to sit. Once she took her seat, he chose the spot directly across from her a position that allowed him ידומם to observe her expressions.
"I know you can't live without spicy food, so I had the kitchen prepare these spicy dis anything's not to your liking, or if there's something you'd like changed, letknow," he said calmly as he placed food on her plate without glancing at her.
In the past, Nadine would have been moved to tears if Brad had done this for her. But now, she merely sat there, stiff and unfeeling, watching him fill her plate with not the faintest flicker of emotion inside her.
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