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.”

the room with a cold expression on her

followed her in, his lips

shut the door and coldly

“Stay out.”

hastily stood at

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

treasures, just by looking at the box, she

a beautiful box.” Evadne couldn’t take her eyes

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

focused on her

anticipation and curiosity, wiped her slightly damp hands

gesture was caught by Thaddeus, who was smitten. His

Evadne opened

antique cup appeared before

It was so unreal!

“Oh!”

help but gasp, covering her mouth with

domestic and international jewels and

appearance of this cup filled this gap, causing Evadne’s heart to

like it. After some negotiation, and a bit of coercion, he finally agreed to sell it

endured melted away

It was worth it.

“It’s beautiful, truly beautiful.”

her eyes sparkling with

circle her hands around the cup, not daring

yours now. You can touch it

her, slowly and

antique, his arms

breath, catching her small

felt his warm breath against her hair, intermittently hitting her

depths of her

heartbeats quickened, their

sweet fragrance that made one slightly

“Thaddeus

parted slightly, suddenly feeling

her without warning, his muscular arms enveloping her slender waist, pulling her close

on the scolding

decided on

The time for

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

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

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

partners on the spot. The dance floor

course, danced with

Jareth’s dance partner

I won’t

sipping on her juice and enjoying a slice of cake. To

Jareth. I’ll

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

on

heart pounded like a little rabbit,

“Really.”

Ashbourne family was also

was tipsy, dancing with

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