Chapter 319

Thaddeus, hand in hand with Evadne, hustled down the grand, deserted corridor.

They were like two young nobles, disregarding societal constraints, breaking norms and conventions, embarking on a heart–stopping elopement.

Evadne, mesmerized by the man’s broad and handsome back, felt a sense of security. Her heart palpitated, her palms began to sweat.

In this moment, she had to admit that she was a little smitten.

Meanwhile, she also resented herself for having fallen for him thirteen years ago, three years ago, and even now, for feeling something for him just because he held her hand.

Such a nuisance! He got off too easily!

Thaddeus, feeling pleased, led her swiftly down the corridor, halting in front of a luxurious suite.

Flustered and embarrassed, Evadne blushed. She forcefully yanked her hand from his and snapped, “Thaddeus! What are you playing at? Do you dare to take advantage of my good nature? Do you want me to call my brothers and have you torn apart?” Thaddeus paused, chuckling at her misunderstanding, “Where is your mind wandering off to, Evadne? I’ve simply stored your gift in here.”

Evadne blinked, her lips pursed tightly like a rose petal, her cheeks reddened slightly.

“Even if all your brothers came for me, I could handle them. But I prefer to leave a good impression, so I’ll behave.”

Suddenly, Thaddeus leaned towards her, his eyes darkened, a hint of tease and restrain in his gaze, “Even if I were to misbehave, I would only take you home.”

“I’d rather die than return to your home!” Evadne blushed even more, turning her head away, refusing to look at him.

“Windermere Estate was never my home, Evadne. I don’t have a home Thaddeus‘ voice softened, a glint of sadness in his eyes.

Evadne felt a pang in her heart.

“In the future, only with you, will I have a home. If not, I’d rather be a wanderer. Thaddeus‘ voice choked a little, thousands of bitter emotions welled up in his chest.

Evadne slowly met his earnest gaze.

Slowly, like a patient who had been suffering from a long illness, tired and numb from the pain.

With just one look, Thaddeus‘ heart ached, full of regret.

He had been too hasty, too hasty. Even if he felt this way, he shouldn’t have said it.

“You were in the military once, right? A peacekeeping soldier.” Evadne suddenly asked.

Thaddeus had a bad feeling, he opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by the prickly woman, “During those years, you indeed wandered, but you know very well for whom you were exiled. It certainly wasn’t for me.”

He couldn’t get past this.

He couldn’t.

Thaddeus panicked, his lips trembling, his throat dry, but he couldn’t utter a word.

Just then, there was a click.

The door opened, and both of them flinched.

But it greatly eased the awkwardness and embarrassment.

“Mr. Thaddeus! Mrs. Abernathy! It’s you!”

Gordon stood at the door, grinning, “I heard voices, saw you two standing outside for a while and decided to take a peek.”

Evadne and Thaddeus were speechless.

noticed the tense

“No.”

expression

her in, his lips

and coldly muttered two words that squeezed out from the almost closed

“Stay out.”

stood at attention, “Yes, Mr.

room, she saw an antique box

had a keen eye for treasures, just by looking at

couldn’t take her eyes off

just look at the box. Open it and

was focused on her

and curiosity, wiped her slightly damp hands on

was caught by Thaddeus, who was smitten. His blood

opened

beautiful pink and sky–blue antique cup

It was so unreal!

“Oh!”

gasp, covering her

jewels and antiques, but it didn’t have

filled this gap,

of a collector from Aetheria. I thought you’d like it. After some negotiation, and a bit of coercion, he finally agreed to sell it to me.” Thaddeus smiled

he endured melted away

It was worth it.

“It’s beautiful, truly beautiful.”

eyes sparkling with

to circle

yours now. You can touch it

moved behind her, slowly and carefully raising his

was protecting the antique, his arms gently

his breath, catching her small

warm breath against her hair,

heat from the depths of her heart reddened her cool

heartbeats quickened, their shadows

was filled with a sweet fragrance that

“Thaddeus

parted slightly, suddenly feeling a weight against her

in, pressing against her without warning, his muscular arms

off on the scolding

on hugging

time

lady of the evening, Myra naturally danced with Emeric to the melodious music, the

versed in social dances. Despite

ballroom dancing from her acting days,

the spot. The dance floor filled with laughter and cheer, the ambience was

of course, danced with his

partner

I

a slice of cake. To

dance, Jareth.

it doesn’t matter if you can’t dance. I’ll teach

on her shoulders, persuasion in

heart pounded like a

“Really.”

family was also enjoying

dancing with Nydia while sipping her

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