Thaddeus watched as Avery cradled Evadne, her frail form nestled against him like a bird seeking refuge, a sight that sank a dagger into his heart and

unexpected sting to his eyes

In his absence, they seemed to have grown remarkably close

The more Thaddeus thought about it, the more bitterness seeped into his heart. He lowered his gaze, refusing to look at Evadne. The blue veins on his hands, gripping the armrest of his grandfather’s wheelchair, stood out starkly

Evadne, you just completed a highly demanding surgery You’re drained and you need to rest immediately”

Avery was aware that the Abernathy family were right there, but he didn’t flinch. All his attention was on Evadne, his gaze soft and tender. Ill take you

home

“Grandpa Hamilton”

However. Evadne ignored Avery’s tender advances, her concern solely for Hamilton. She moved to kneel in front of him, taking his weathered hands into her own, “Grandpa Hamilton, why are you in the hospital? Are you feeling unwell?”

Thaddeus pressed his lips together, a bitter taste spreading across his tongue

She was acting as it be, a grown man, was invisible, selectively turning a blind eye.

Apparently only Avery existed in her world now

““Kid, I’m fine. „Just an old health issue acting up, a discomfort in my heart. Thaddeus insisted we come in for a check.” Hamilton still wore a fond expression when he looked at Evadne

“Grandpa Hamilton, you must not be negligent. You need to listen to me and get regular check–ups,” Evadne said, her concern evident.

“Tana, is this gentleman?” Hamilton’s gaze traveled to Avery with a speculative look.

“Mr Abernathy, my name is Avery Chambers” Avery stepped forward, bowing politely.

“Oh, I remember now, from Myra’s birthday party. Mr. Chambers youngest son.” Hamilton complimented, “A fine young man.”

Despite his words, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of discomfort at the sight of Avery and Evadne’s closeness

The atmosphere between the former couple was exceptionally tense, even more awkward than when they had first divorced.

What was he to do?

Just as Hamilton was about to pull Evadne aside for a heart–to–heart, a shrill voice broke the silence.

Grandpa Hamilton, how are you feeling?”

Evadne looked up coldly to see Edith, clad in her nightgown, rushing towards them. Two bodyguards trailed behind her, careful not to get too close Upon seeing Edith, Hamilton’s lips pressed into a thin line as he shot Thaddeus an accusing glance.

Thaddeus expression hardened, his gaze icy as it landed on Edith, “What are you doing here?”

heard grandpa Hamilton was sick. I couldn’t sleep, so I sneaked out without telling mom to see him.”

Ediths delicate face was flushed, her curly hair a little disheveled. Her nightgown and slippers clearly indicated her haste and concern for Hamilton’s

“You must be Jareth’s sister, right?” Hamilton asked, an ambiguous feeling exuding from his eyes.

“Yes, I’m Edith “Edith’s hands nervously intertwined, her cheeks turning a deeper shade of red.

Knowing this was her first formal meeting with Hamilton, and that she would soon be a part of the Abernathy family, her current attire felt inappropriate

“Just call me Edith”

Edith bent forward slightly, appearing earnest, “Tonight, Thad and I will stay by your side. If you’re hospitalized, I’ll stay with you, for as many days as

reeded!”

deepened, his expression darkening

his displeasure openly His business success was attributed to his

first married Thaddeus, he used to wear the same sour

he

her gaze, refusing

despite

he knocked on Edith’s hotel

checked. It’s a minor issue and I

warmth was evident, “Ms. Fairhaven, if you

were half

they were like a slap

distinguish between friends and foes. He showered Evadne with affection, ignoring his own granddaughter, Glynnis. He not just disagreed Evadee and Thaddeus’s

in a fit of anger before

least she had done

I meant Anxious, Edith quickly turned to Thaddeus with a

Thaddeus barely glanced at her, blocking out all signals that Edith was trying to

I appreciate your concern, but Thaddeus and Ms. Ashbourne are with me. That’s enough. It’s late, and it’s not safe for you to be out. I see your bodyguards are here. Let them take you home.” Hamilton’s tone was mild,

face turned ashen in

this old man, and there was no hint of Thaddeus escorting her back. It was a

camel

How could they!

nursing home for dementia, she’ll surely bribe the nursing staff to torment him, denying him meals

expression swiftly shifted, beckoning Evadne with a grin and

“Yes, Grandpa Hamilton.”

to

and endearing facade, Thaddeus‘ thoughts were yanked back to three years ago, when she

a tender part

truth, he liked her in any form, but back then he couldn’t

But what of it?

on Evadne are once again filled

with Thaddeus and

plenty of rooms. You can stay in the room next to mine. Tomorrow, I’ll have Thad cook for you, and tonight he can prepare your foot bath! You can rest for a couple of days,

together, his

bath water, he

But let him cook?

Hamilton” Evadne hesitated, her

forming her response, Avery stepped forward at a leisurely pace, an elegant and endearing smile playing on his

“Why?” Hamilton frowns.

face filled with warmth and concern, “Evadne has just performed a major surgery for my brother today. She stood for nearly ten hours. When she came out of the operating room, she was completely drained,

leaning forward in an

also startled, his

unbelievable. A myriad of emotions caused his gaze to become

looked so weary, her complexion was not good, like

+

his lips slowly

something, but the words were stuck in his

resisting? What was he hesitating

home now. My house

care for Evadne. But Evadne has divorced Mr. Thaddeus Having her stay at your house, under the same roof with Mr. Thaddeus, as

statement, neither humble nor arrogant, remained

and even Thaddeus,

to speak like this,

brows furrowing, he was about to retort when Evadne said calmly, “Ave, Grandpa Hamilton is my family. Everything he does is for my

Abernathy! Fancy meeting you here, what

their gazes, only to see Jeff, along with his secretary, hurriedly

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