His Ex Wife Is A Billionaire

Chapter 288

Evadne had just administered Thaddeus’s medication when Mr. Murray stepped in.

“How are you holding up, Thaddeus?”

“Better, thanks to Evadne.” Thaddeus said, his gaze tenderly falling on Evadne.

Evadne subtly shifted away from him.

Thaddeus was usually as emotionally unavailable as a seasoned monk, but now he was all charm and flirtation, seizing any opportunity to send her electrifying glances.

It was as if he was an old frying pan, she a fresh egg, and he was dousing her in oil.

“Evadne, I can’t thank you enough.”

Mr. Murray was about to bow in gratitude, but Evadne swiftly stepped in front of him, gently stopping him.

“Mr. Murray, you’re too kind. It’s my duty.”

“Evadne, you’re still so good to Mr. Thaddeus.” Mr. Murray wasn’t usually one to meddle, but now he couldn’t help but play matchmaker.

“Don’t get the wrong idea. My loyalty to Thaddeus is because he’s important to his grandpa.”

Evadne smiled, “Everything I do is for Grandpa.”

Mr. Murray could only smile awkwardly.

Thaddeus, on the other hand, looked completely besotted, grinning with sheer delight.

He knew her sharp tongue all too well, but he also knew that her body or her lips, one of them was always truthful to him.

“Thaddeus, if you’re feeling up to it, please head to the study. Frederic has something to discuss with you.”

Thaddeus nodded slightly, “Alright.

Then he turned to Evadne, his voice a soft whisper, “Wait for me. I’ll be back soon.”

“Humph, who says I’m waiting for you? I’m leaving now, goodbye!”

Evadne brushed past him, her chin slightly raised in defiance.

There was an urge to reach out and grab her hand, to make her stay. But all he could do was watch her leave the room, his lips pursed together in silent desperation. Seeing Thaddeus’s desolation, Mr. Murray felt a mix of joy and regret.

“Do I look silly to you, Mr. Murray?” Thaddeus asked, his voice laced with self–deprecation.

Mr. Murray responded with a comforting smile, “Not at all, Thaddeus. I should congratulate you for finally seeing your true feelings. Both of you are single now, and there’s still a chance. I hope you can love her the way she once loved you. She’s a good girl, Thaddeus. Don’t disappoint her again.”

Murray’bowed

a lump in his throat, his lips trembling slightly as he forced back his tears, “Mr. Murray, do you think there’s still a chance for me to win Evadne back?”

alone into

staircase. She tiptoed to the study door, her eyes darting around before she pressed her ear against the door, her dark eyes twinkling with

couch, pouring a glass of warm

“Thank you, Grandpa.”

hands, maintaining an

from your wounds?” Hamilton asked,

They are

uncomfortable. But he managed to conceal it well, laughing it off, “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’m

clearly provoked by Elspeth. He had no right to lash out at you.

reflection in the glass, remaining

Hamilton’s voice softened, “You’re my grandson, Thaddeus. You’re part of the Abernathy family. You don’t still feel guilty towards the Abernathy

slightly,

he was five years old, Thaddeus and his dying mother were living in a filthy slum, constantly

into their bleak world amidst

house was leaking everywhere. The wooden door, barely functional,

water. His father, Frederic, was young and handsome then, dressed in an expensive suit. He walked into the room, his luxury leather shoes spotless despite

to have descended from the heavens, and amidst his shock, only one thought crossed his

save

woman, his eyes filled

I’ve come too late. I’ve come for

as deep as

did Frederic

wouldn’t have switched his affections, and his

himself, was his mother’s death more unfortunate due to her illness, or was it the fickleness of the man

that owes you,”

forced to arrange a marriage between your father and the Austin family of Dawnstar

you had to do for the greater good, Thaddeus replied, implying

on good terms with Mr. Frederic for his sake, Thaddeus said. “I’ve been patient to

sighed deeply, his face

the door,

to listen to the conversation between Hamilton and Thaddeus. Although she had good hearing, the soundproofing

happened back then? It sounds very serious,” she

to the

in thought, didn’t realize

you spying?”

Evadne replied, wanting to flee. But Thaddeus quickly grabbed her waist

pressed against each other. They could both hear each other’s heartbeats, loud and

both embarrassed and annoyed. She struggled to break free from his embrace, her ears turning as red as beets. Thaddeus’s eyes darkened, his muscular hand slowly raised, his fingers closing around her waist, capturing

came to say goodbye to grandfather. I didn’t come to hear your secret talks. Let go of me, I need to go!” The young lady blushed, squirming a

and her desperate attempts to

off her. The more he

secrets.” He