Chapter 634

Evelyn sighed when she noticed Brad turn away and refuse to talk to her. "Get some rest. I'll go home and make the soup." The sound of her high heels clicking against the floor faded as she left the room, and the door closed behind her, leaving only Brad and Nadine. Nadine found herself at a loss under his unusually tender gaze. She averted her gaze, staring down at her toes instead. She tried to pull her hand away, but the man lying in bed suddenly hissed in pain. Startled, she froze and hurriedly asked, "Did I pull on your wound? Does it hurt?" Brad smiled gently. "Hold still. I want us to stay like this." He then tightened his grip on her hand. "Let me sleep a little longer." The anesthesia hadn't worn off yet, so it was normal for him to drift in and out of sleep. With that, he fell back into a deep slumber. Nadine glanced at Brad, who was already fast asleep, feeling conflicted. At that moment, she wanted to pull her hand back and sever all ties with him. But he had just