Chapter 526

Brad stood tall and imposing, like a towering tree. His broad shoulders and defined muscles made it clear how powerful he was, the outlines of his physique visible even through the fabric of his clothes. His hands were balled into fists, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged at that moment. He looked like he was ready to strike at any second. "I have always respected and loved you, but that doesn't mean I have to obey your every word to prove it. True respect isn't just about saying nice things or bending over backward to meet all your unreasonable demands. And it definitely doesn't mean I should let you harm my wife! "As a parent, what you should be doing is letting go and staying out of my relationship with Nadine." His voice was steady and firm, every word hitting home. He was unrelenting, like a towering tree determined to protect Nadine from any storm. Evelyn faltered in the face of Brad's resolve. She was well aware that if she continued to butt heads with him, it wo