Chapter 864

Nadine had seen the news online, though not in detail. She didn't go through every article. But the consensus was clear: everyone was blaming her for treating Brad as a substitute and playing both sides. Truth be told, she hadn't treated Brad as a replacement. Maybe, in the very beginning, the thought had crossed her mind. But it didn't take long for her to let go of that idea because she could clearly distinguish Brad from Jack, despite their near-identical appearances. Brad didn't smile often, nor did he talk much. Jack, on the other hand, had a radiant smile—full of energy and positivity. Sometimes, she didn't even need words to tell them apart. A single smile was enough to distinguish the two. As for the whole "substitute" thing, she could only admit that it might have been true at first. Over time, however, that perception faded. It was because of that same face that she fell in love with Brad. But in doing so, she also felt she'd lost the right to love Jack. Even though Jack