Chapter 301

Meanwhile, Thaddeus was convalescing in a private villa in the suburbs.

Having just taken his final dose from the first course of medication, he knew that tonight Evadne would surely send someone over with more Not that he was confident she still harbored any feelings for him.

She simply didn’t want to owe him anything

Earlier in the day, Thaddeus felt fine except for the chest pain. However, as night fell, he was suddenly hit with a high fevert

“Gordon, Gordon?”

Thaddeus’s throat was dry and raspy, his body alternating between hot and cold, his eyes barely able to stay open

After a few calls, he remembered that he had sent Gordon to the office to retrieve important documents, the boy must still be racing on the road.

Struggling to sit up, Thaddeus realized that his sheets and comforter were soaked through with sweat, his bangs stuck to his forehead, his entire body damp, as though he had been hauled up from the sea

He changed into a fresh set of pajamas, weak and unsteady as he made his way downstairs for a glass of water

That was when the doorbell rang

Thaddeus, puzzled slowly made his way over and turned on the video intercom.

The moment Evadne’s impeccably beautiful face appeared on the screen, his dull eyes lit up, his heart pounding uncontrollably

“Thaddeus, I know you’re in there, open the door” Evadne’s face was stern, her cool gaze fixed on the camera.

Thaddeus pressed his thin lips together, silent.

“Are you really dead or playing dead? Open up”

Evadne’s beautiful eyes were filled with irritation, one hand on her hip, “If you have a will, make it now, if not, I’m coming in to collect your body!” Thaddeus was so taken aback by her sharp words he couldn’t help but cough.

“Don’t think you’re the only one who can play this game, I can tro

Evadne was getting impatient, her fiery temper causing her to pound on the door, “If you don’t come out, I’m not leaving”

To her surprise, before she could finish her sentence, the door swung open.

in a deep–blue pajama set, Thaddale but still stunningly handsome, a weak yet mesmerizing smile on

to see her out in the cold, it would break

thinner Thaddeus, Evadne’s heart

was visibly

he been taking his medication on time? He seemed to be getting better just a short while ago. How did he end

lip,

mustering all his energy, led her to

you find me? Did Gordon tell

Gordon, he did it in your

stern gaze, her voice cool and detached, revealing no hint of concern, “You barely have anyone reliable around you if you fire Gordon over this, then you truly are a fool. Working with such a rash ruler would be pointless,

cry

Thaddeus locked

help but lift into a smile due to his inner joy, “Gordon has been with me for so many years. Í

was just afraid she’d

night, when Evadne stood beside Avery, firmly distancing herself

didn’t have the courage

do you keep calling me Ms. Evadne? It’s so formal, why not just Evadne like before? Evadne asked, her eyes slightly narrowed, a teasing smile

an inexplicable sourness

past. I was wrong I forced you too much

pale and fragile appearance as if broken

the table, and stood up. “The

have to, take it back Thaddeus shook his

you mean? Don’t you want to live

a rising star in the business world worth

owe me anything. Even if I saved you, it was me repaying you, me atoning

to me you don’t need to feel guilty. Besides, I’m much better now. I don’t need to take the medication

you trying

She scoffed. “What’s this new tactic? I’m not that soft

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there’s no strategy in my words, only feelings. I genuinely

to waste my time worrying about you. I’m not that low After this course, you don’t need to take any more medication, it’s true that medicines have their side effects, too much can harm you You better look out for

saying this, she turned to leave, only to

it’s cold outside, why not have a hot cup of tea before you go?

hesitated, and for some unknown reason, she didn’t

back down on the sofa, watching Thaddeus” tall, handsome figure as he walked

recalled

set their hearts on someone, they would go to any lengths,

her to open her heart to him

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