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.

Did I, did I disturb you?” Gordon noticed the tense atmosphere, and broke out

“No.”

a cold expression on her pretty

her in, his lips

shut the door and coldly muttered two words that squeezed

“Stay out.”

stood at

Evadne entered the room, she saw an antique box made from the finest ebony on the

had a keen eye for treasures, just by looking at

Evadne couldn’t take her eyes

and see

his attention was focused on

and curiosity, wiped her slightly damp hands on her

Thaddeus, who was smitten.

Evadne opened

and sky–blue antique

It was so unreal!

“Oh!”

but gasp, covering her

and international jewels and antiques,

cup filled this gap, causing Evadne’s heart to

in the collection of a collector from Aetheria. I thought you’d like it. After some negotiation, and a bit of

hardship he endured melted away the moment she

It was worth it.

“It’s beautiful, truly beautiful.”

her eyes sparkling

didn’t wear gloves, she only dared to circle her hands

now. You can

eyes softened as he moved behind her,

the antique, his

catching her small hand from behind, holding it gently,

against her hair, intermittently hitting

heat from the depths of her heart reddened her cool

heartbeats quickened, their shadows

a sweet fragrance

“Thaddeus

ruby lips parted slightly, suddenly feeling a weight against her

his muscular arms enveloping her slender waist, pulling her close

hold off on the scolding

decided on hugging her

birthday banquet. The time for the ball

Emeric to the melodious music,

was well versed in social dances. Despite his age, he danced more gracefully than any

ballroom dancing from her acting days, danced. as beautifully as any professional, drawing all eyes to

the spot. The dance floor

course, danced with his wife,

dance partner could only

I

on her juice and enjoying a slice of

Jareth.

you can’t dance. I’ll teach

on her shoulders,

pounded like

“Really.”

the Ashbourne family was

dancing with

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