Chapter 524

Evelyn was beyond confused. She looked at Brad, who seemed so unfamiliar to her at that moment, and couldn't help but ask, "Why are you defending Nadine? I thought you despised her! Brad, I remember you once said that the person you despise most in this world is Nadine and that you'd never, ever like her. "Yet, you're standing up for her right now? What gives? Are you going back on your word?" She knew Brad like the back of her hand. If she confronted him head-on and told him he couldn't defend Nadine, it would only make their relationship even more strained. That said, she believed that reminding him of his past promises might change his mind. Brad was a man who valued his commitments above all else, after all. A murderous gleam flickered in Brad's eyes as he cast a harsh, unforgiving glare at Evelyn. That one look was enough to make her break out in a cold sweat. In that split second, she realized just how merciless her son could be. That deadly gaze made her too afraid to meet his eyes. His eyes narrowed dangerously as he rose to his feet and closed the distance between them. His thin lips parted slightly as he asked coldly, "What's it to you if I changed my mind? "I know what you've been up to, Mom, but I haven't bothered to say anything. I respect you for raising me all these years and I don't want to make things ugly between us. But you'll be sorry if you keep giving Nadine a hard time." He was aware of how his mother and younger sister had treated Nadine over the past six years. He had chosen to turn a blind eye because he once hated Nadine. He pretended not to notice everything Evelyn and Gigi did to Nadine. He never offered her any emotional support and never stood up for her. He thought he could escape from their loveless marriage as long as Nadine couldn't take it anymore and asked for a divorce. Marriage was supposed to be a sacred union, but for him, it felt like he was being buried alive. Now, he realized it wasn't Nadine's fault. Looking at his mother and thinking about everything Nadine had been through over the years, he felt horrible about how he acted. If he had stood up for Nadine even once at that time, his mother would never have dared to treat Nadine with such contempt. Every time he remembered the cold, distant look Nadine gave him, it made his blood run cold. He couldn't believe he hadn't done anything to help her back then. Brad's words hit Evelyn like a ton of bricks. Her eyes widened as she stared at her son, who was just inches away. The murderous intent in his gaze sent chills down her spine. But she refused to back down and pressed on, "Nadine is the person you hate the most, Brad! She ruined your relationship with Jean and made it impossible for the two of you to get married. "Don't you resent her for that? You've changed, Brad. You used to hate Nadine more than anyone else, and you wanted her to suffer. You—" Her voice caught in her throat, and she couldn't get another word out because the murderous intent in his eyes thickened. Brad, who was way taller than her, had a murderous look in his eyes and a vein bulging on his forehead. He looked like a demon who had just risen from the depths of hell. Killing intent was radiating off him as he glared at Evelyn. "Shut your mouth and get the hell out of here! If you say another word, don't expect me to show any mercy just because you're my mother!"