Camille’s face turned ghostly pale in an instant, as if she’d been struck by lightning, her mind a complete blank!

She was flustered.

Lost.

Panicked.

So, the man she had just been bad–mouthing to Evadne was her master’s own brother?

She was mortified!

Thaddeus sat there, looking left and right, biting his thin lips to suppress a laugh.

But, he could somewhat understand Camille’s predicament.

After all, Evadne had so many siblings, it was normal to bump into one on the street. He too had suffered from not being familiar with the Ashbourne family dynamics, and had been tormented by her brothers!

Arnold watched as Camille’s clear and beautiful face turned from white to red, then increasingly red, like a ripe cherry.

He was a little resentful about the “sponsorship” matter, but seeing her in such an awkward yet adorable state, he couldn’t bring himself to be angry with her. “Master.”

Camille looked pitifully at Evadne, who was clearly amused, “You won’t expel me from your tutelage over this, will you?”

“Hmm.” Evadne’s slender finger rested on her chin, her brows furrowed, pretending to think it over.

“Master.” Camille’s lips trembled, on the verge of tears.

Evadne walked up to her, paused for two seconds, then suddenly revealed a brilliant smile.

“Silly girl, what are you thinking about! Such a trivial matter, and you’re worried about it? If I were to expel you from my tutelage, wouldn’t I be left with no successor?” Camille felt as if a weight had been lifted off her chest, but she was still embarrassed

“Besides, I know how good a girl you are, Camille. If you scolded my brother, it must have been his fault.” Evadne comforted her softly, casting a blameful glance at Arnold. Arnold raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat wronged, but he had no choice but to swallow his anger.

Who would have thought, this woman who crashed into his car and had the audacity to hit on him, had such a good relationship with his little sister!

He just had to accept his fate!

Just then, a bunch of people arrived, making the atmosphere lively in an instant.

Suri, Aviana, Cassius, Nydia, and Aaron, who was busy with work but was dragged over by Suri, and Jareth and Marilla had finally caught up.

Everyone came over to hug Evadne, or chat with her non–stop, the group bursting with laughter and joy

The atmosphere was festive and warm, like a big celebration, attracting the astonished glances of the guests around them.

It was like a fairy–tale scene!

Handsome men, beautiful women, and a unique scenery!

Amidst the cheery and harmonious atmosphere, Thaddeus sat alone, his melancholic eyes watching as Evadne was surrounded and loved by family and friends.

and envy, and then, his

the life that Evadne should

filled with such happiness, being

she had ever experienced were

in the Abernathy Group, in the business world where

discomfort, took a deep breath, and

if, in the end, Evadne never ended up with him, he would still protect her with

“Marilla? You’re here too!”

Marilla’s soft, fair face,

as she murmured, “Evadne, I missed you!

lips twitched

little sister still thought

sister–in–law in front of so many people. But seeing her clutching the teddy bear she had given, she was

missed

Jareth with a cold gaze, her voice low, “Did

Jareth replied,

dare to smile?”

his shoulder, “You only think about being with Marilia, about your own happiness Did you ever consider Marilla’s feelings? When you so blatantly took Marilla away, what

doesn’t act like one and a sister like

burning, “Marilla has

eyes wide as lychees,

home too. If she’s unhappy in the Abernathy family and doesn’t want to see that miserable mother and daughter, she can come

about to faint from anger and disbelief, sorely tempted to

“When did this happen?”

filled with anger, “Jareth, you dare to live

We didn’t do anything!” Jareth

him, willing to do anything to get

more women than he could

even unbuttoned a single button of her clothing, let alone

was no saint, his reputation tainted by the women

was pure and innocent, and he didn’t dare

able to cherish

what you’re saying, do you?” Evadne grumbled, her eyes red with frustration. “Believing you don’t touch women is like believing there are dogs on

wanting to cry but unable to shed

goose belonging to Thaddeus and Evadne, and

“Thaddeus! Evadne!”

front of Jareth, her delicate face flushing with distress. “You mustn’t say such things about Jareth. It’s me.

Thaddeus and Evadne were

felt a warmth in his eyes,

teddy bear she was holding, it almost felt like they were a family. “Marilla, after the banquet, I’ll take you to Grandpa’s house, okay?” Evadne said softly, looking into

lip and looked down,

“You really want to be with him, don’t

her eyes, meeting Evadne’s gaze with her crystal–clear

say

understood what she wanted from the look in

rarely insists on someone like this. Evadne, let’s give her some space. If she feels happy

to her, his voice gentle and

see that Marilla cares about him, I don’t want to interfere.”

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