Evadne’s crimson lips parted slightly, her heart pounding in her chest, momentarily taken aback.

She had thought that their shared hardships on the battlefield and their mutual dependency in the face of death had made a significant impression only on her. Yet, she had not considered that Thaddeus too had been unable to forget, and had never given up on his pursuit of her.

Any other woman, with his ability, would not have been out of touch for so many years.

Regrettably, the “Paloma” he had been desperately seeking was none other than llana, the lady of the Ashbourne family, who was once wed to him.

After parting with him in Zenithia, Evadne had erased all traces of herself, especially when she was trying to evade her father’s scrutiny and avoid being dragged back to Skyrim. So, when she became a Doctors Without Borders volunteer, she had used a fake identity and a pseudonym.

Her whimsical and cunning nature had made it difficult for Thaddeus, despite his resources and influence, to locate her.

“Evadne, why aren’t you speaking? Did I say something wrong?”

Seeing her fall silent once again, Thaddeus panicked, softening his tone. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you. I just wanted to express my feelings. Paloma was my lifesaver, and I had no ulterior motives towards her!

When Thaddeus said that, Evadne’s almond eyes shadowed over, her lips curling in a cold smile. “Yeah, back then, you were hot and heavy with Acacia In order to be with her, you repeatedly argued with your grandfather, even lost your appetite and spirit for her. How could you have had eyes for any other woman back then? Even Paloma, the woman who saved your life, you wouldn’t have seen her as a woman, would you?”

Each word was sharp as a needle, each phrase hitting a sore spot, each sentence piercing his heart!

Unable to bear it any longer, Thaddeus suddenly sat up, startling Evadne.

Their eyes met, his gaze burning into hers.

Evadne’s breath hitched, the cotton wool in her hand dropping as the man swiftly gripped her hand, squeezing tightly, making her slender fingers flush with discomfort.”

“Thaddeus! What are you doing, it hurts!”

“Evadne, I’ve made many mistakes in the past, and I deeply regret them. I’ve been repenting, and I’ve been trying to make it up to you. I know you won’t forgive me easily, or accept me, so I’m prepared to pursue you forever, until the day my heart stops beating.”

Thaddeus‘ voice was husky, his eyes filled with a deep resolute pain. “You’ve chased me for thirteen years, and I’ll chase you for the rest of my life. I always keep my word! Evadne, whether you accept me or not, you can’t get rid of me in this lifetime. I am yours!”

Evadne’s eyes widened in shock, her heart pounding in her chest.

not noticed before that this man was so

to offer himself to her, but

promises to women before. That’s probably why he can say it

his fingers off with reddening eyes. “Back then, when you and Acacia were so in love, you must have made such sweet promises and grand vows, haven’t you? At that time, didn’t you repeatedly say in front of me that your wife could only be Acacia? You cast aside the

laugh, her

hurt her

actions, trying his best to make it up to her. Whenever she thought of Acacia, whenever she remembered how passionately he had loved that

Evadne’s cold eyes,

he felt as though each of his fingers were being snapped off, the pain

say these things, do you think I would be moved? Do you think I would care? You can chase me for the rest

say anything else, I won’t say

see her like this, quickly kneeling in front of her, raising his face

hand and kissed the back of

contracted, her cheeks turning an embarrassing red. She momentarily forgot to pull her

talk too much. I’m too nosy. Can you forgive me this time, Ms. Evadne?” Thaddeus looked at her with sincere regret in his eyes, his handsome eyebrows slightly

Was this the same man who was

who was so decisive and commanding

even a dog

cheeks reddened as she cleared her throat, not uttering any words of forgiveness, but merely looking at the

she was

tonight? How could you be so weak, just standing there and taking a

eyebrows knitted together in anger, and she poked his forehead with her fingertip, her tone fierce. “You’re thirty years old. Can’t you

his son

for me?” Thaddeus‘

for me to care about your health due to my Hippocratic Oath.”

you do feel sorry for

gentlest of eyes, his thin lips adorned with a smile that exuded a sense of amicability. “A beating in exchange for a single word of concern from you, Evadne?

Evadne exploded into laughter,

“maybe you ought to take a trip to the hospital and get

they stepped out of the car, Jareth had held Marilla tight in his

line between good and bad, the man who could stand his ground even when the world was falling apart around him, was seldom seen so scared for

a small smile playing on her lips as she watched Jareth’s

a

heart of Jareth,

currently off–duty. If you’d like, we can call in another doctor from the emergency unit,” the nurse,

your best doctor within ten minutes or I’ll turn this place into a nightclub,” Jareth roared, his voice echoing through the hospital, “and

to find a doctor, leaving Jareth alone with Marilla. His heart

it still hurt?” Jareth asked, his voice filled with

in silence, tears streaming down her

tear felt like a searing stab to Jareth’s heart, causing his eyes

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