Chapter 398

The slap was not as harsh as the ones before. This time, Thaddeus could almost mistake it for a caress, making the corners of his lips twitch into a rare, playful smirk.

“Did that jerk just smirk?” Evadne muttered to herself, a flush of annoyance spreading across her face. “He’s becoming more and more audacious.” “What are you doing taking off.my clothes?” Evadne crossed her arms defensively, cheeks burning with embarrassment.

Thaddeus looked at her with tender eyes, “I’m treating your wounds.”

What a righteous excuse.

“You could’ve waited outside for me to change or you could’ve cut my sleeve off with scissors! Do you really need to take off my clothes?”

Evadne’s eyes flashed with anger as she glared at him. “You are really shameless, acting like a playboy!”

“Evadne, we were married. We were intimate together during our marriage and after our divorce too.”

Evadne bit her lip, her breath hitched at the reminder of the nights they had spent together.

Thaddeus‘ raspy voice and his lust–filled gaze were clear signs of his struggle. “I’ve seen everything of you, even the parts others couldn’t. Would it not be pretentious to act otherwise?”

He didn’t wait for her response. Instead, he moved closer, causing her to flinch in surprise. He gently but firmly stripped away her clothes, revealing her flushed skin to his hungry gaze.

“Evadne, relax. Let me take care of your wounds, okay?” His voice was gentle, soothing. He was so tender that it made her heart race.

Thaddeus‘ gaze roamed over her exposed body, his breath hitched, and his eyes darkened with desire. His hands were shaking as he treated her wounds, wrapped her up in bandages, and admired the sight of her….

“Thank you.” Evadne started, but Thaddeus cut her off, moving to trap her beneath him.

can thank me in another

response, he pressed his lips against hers in a passionate kiss, like a man who had been wandering

their desire for each other filled the air. His lips met hers again, this time

pain, only waves of pleasure,

Was there such love?

now she was

Evadne woke up

drink. As she walked down the stairs, she could hear the sizzling sound

the kitchen, she was greeted by an unexpected sight. Thaddeus stood there, wearing an apron over his

even more striking, with broad shoulders tapering down to a narrow waist. His rolled–up shirt sleeves revealed the firm, sculpted muscles of his arms. As he hefted the frying pan, the tense, powerful

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narrowed slightly as she quietly approached him from

feet, she moved silently, thus, even when she was right

Sizzle.

rose from the frying pan, and Thaddeus wiped a bead of sweat sliding down his cheek, sighing

“Burnt again.”

notice the mound of eggs in the

and the oil is too hot. At

quickly turned around, meeting Evadne’s playful

wake you?”

up. I’m

but tease, “This spectacle better not be seen by Jason, he hates waste. He’ll

to waste in the

waved her hands to stop him, “Just joking, Mr. Thaddeus. Don’t actually eat it. No

measures.

underestimated the task of cooking, I used to watch Alva do it and thought it was easy. I realized it’s actually a skill I’m far from mastering.” Looking at the mess he made, Thaddeus felt guilty, “I remember how much effort you put

Evadne was touched

woke up. But it seems

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