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.

had she not noticed before that this man was so

he was hers? He wanted to offer himself to her, but she was not interested in

imagine you have made such promises to women before. That’s probably why he can say it so smoothly, with

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

a mocking laugh, her

had hurt her

regret his past actions, trying his best to make it up to her. Whenever she thought of Acacia, whenever she remembered how passionately he had loved that woman, she felt so hurt and tormented,

‘looked into Evadne’s cold eyes,

though each

moved? Do you think I would care? You can chase me for the rest of your life if you wish. I don’t care. But stop talking to me

I won’t say anything

kneeling in front of her, raising his face with a trembling throat, his cold eyes filled

he took her hand and kissed the back of it

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

much. I’m too nosy. Can you forgive me this time, Ms. Evadne?” Thaddeus

heavens! Was this the same man who was so intimidating in

so decisive and commanding in the

humble that even a dog

throat, not uttering any words of forgiveness, but merely looking at the strong and handsome

was secretly

doing tonight? How could you be so weak, just standing there and taking a beating from your old man?”

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

son

sorry for

for me to care about your health due to

you do feel

sense of amicability. “A beating in exchange for a single word of concern from you,

Evadne exploded into laughter, her disbelief

to take a trip to the hospital and get that

in tow, was rushing to the nearest hospital at breakneck speed. From the moment they stepped out of the car, Jareth had

man who had always walked the line between good and bad, the man who could stand his ground even when the

smile playing on her lips as she watched Jareth’s

was a real

managed to thaw the cold ruthless heart of Jareth, giving him feelings he was not accustomed

call in another doctor from the emergency

this place into a nightclub,” Jareth roared, his voice

alone with Marilla. His heart was full of worry, the sweat from his palms

it still hurt?” Jareth

in silence,

to Jareth’s heart, causing his eyes to

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