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

“No.”

the room with a cold expression on

in, his lips

enter when Thaddeus shut the door and coldly

“Stay out.”

hastily stood at

antique box made from the finest

a keen eye for treasures, just by looking at the box, she guessed that it contained

a beautiful box.” Evadne couldn’t take her

Open it and see what’s inside.” Thaddeus slowly

focused on her

wiped her slightly

was caught by Thaddeus, who was smitten. His

opened the

sky–blue antique cup

It was so unreal!

“Oh!”

covering her mouth with

private museum housed countless domestic and international jewels and antiques, but it didn’t have

appearance of this cup filled this gap, causing

I thought you’d like it. After some negotiation, and a

he endured melted away the moment

It was worth it.

“It’s beautiful, truly beautiful.”

eyes

to circle her hands around

now. You can touch it

he moved behind her,

she was protecting the antique, his arms

small hand from behind, holding it gently,

his warm breath against

from the depths of her

heartbeats quickened,

was filled with a sweet fragrance that made one slightly

“Thaddeus

ruby lips parted slightly, suddenly

warning, his muscular arms enveloping

on the scolding

on hugging her

banquet. The time for the

Emeric to

high society, was well versed in social dances. Despite his age, he danced more gracefully

dance, as well as her experience with ballroom dancing from her acting days, danced. as beautifully as any professional,

sought partners on the spot. The dance floor filled with laughter and cheer, the

of course, danced

dance partner could only

can’t. I

enjoying a slice of cake. To her surprise, Jareth had other plans

won’t dance, Jareth. I’ll

matter if you can’t dance. I’ll teach

gently placed his hands on her shoulders, persuasion in

like a little rabbit,

“Really.”

the Ashbourne family was also enjoying the

was tipsy, dancing with Nydia

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