Chapter 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. Brad 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 m