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 on her

in,

enter when Thaddeus shut the door and coldly muttered two

“Stay out.”

at attention,

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

looking at the

box.” Evadne couldn’t take her eyes off it, she sighed

the box. Open it and

his attention was focused on her enchanting

her slightly damp hands

was caught by Thaddeus, who was smitten. His

Evadne opened

beautiful pink and sky–blue antique cup appeared before

It was so unreal!

“Oh!”

help but gasp, covering

and antiques, but it

gap, causing Evadne’s heart

a collector from Aetheria. I thought you’d like it. After

he endured melted away the moment

It was worth it.

“It’s beautiful, truly beautiful.”

her eyes sparkling

she didn’t wear gloves, she only dared to circle her hands around the cup, not

You can touch it however you

her, slowly and

his arms gently encased her in

his breath, catching her small hand from behind, holding it gently,

breath against her hair, intermittently hitting

of her heart reddened her cool collarbone,

heartbeats quickened, their

was filled with a sweet

“Thaddeus

ruby lips parted slightly, suddenly feeling a weight against her

warning, his muscular arms enveloping her slender waist, pulling her close into his

off on the scolding for

decided on

time for the ball has

the evening, Myra naturally danced with Emeric to the melodious music, the surrounding guests revealing

born into high society, was well versed in social dances. Despite his age,

Myra, with her background in opera and dance, as well as her experience with ballroom dancing from her acting days, danced. as beautifully as any professional, drawing all eyes to

while others sought partners on the spot. The dance floor filled with laughter and

course, danced with

dance partner

can’t. I won’t

slice

Jareth.

it doesn’t matter if you can’t dance.

placed his hands on her shoulders, persuasion

pounded like a little rabbit,

“Really.”

the Ashbourne family was

dancing with Nydia while sipping

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