Chapter 432

Gordon’s booming voice was as strong as a bell tower, reaching even Evadne’s ears.

“Dr. Victor, I have some matters to attend to. I’ll get back to you later.”

Evadne quickly ended the call, her eyes immediately sparkling as they locked onto Thaddeus.

The man smirked, his large hand ruffling Evadne’s hair, “What made him finally see sense?”

“Just last night, Ward was attacked by his cellmate, who stabbed him in the neck with a sharpened toothbrush! Luckily, Ward managed to fight back long enough for the prison guards to intervene and save his life.”

Thaddeus and Evadne exchanged a heavy gaze, “How is he now?”

“He’s been released on medical grounds. As soon as his life was out of danger, he started demanding to see you and Mrs. Abernathy. I guess he’s scared!”

Gordon chuckled complacently, “He’s only been in there for a few days and already someone’s tried to kill him. How’s he going to survive the next twenty years? He’s obviously begging for you two to throw him a lifeline!”

Evadne’s eyes gleamed with delight. She tiptoed and threw her arms around Thaddeus’s neck, planting a sweet kiss on his cheek.

Thaddeus’s eyes darkened, his right arm wrapping around her slender waist, his hand on her haunch behind, effortlessly lifting her up. His masculine strength was a heady, intoxicating feeling.

His left hand was at the back of her head, responding to her kiss with equal fer vor.

His eyes were filled with her blushing beauty, the atmosphere taking on a dreamy haze.

“Classic you, seeing right through your wicked stepmom’s plans, Evadne teased, her nose touching Thaddeus’s, not holding back on her praise.

“Evadne, I could only think of this because I have you by my side, your sharp intellect waking me up. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have thought of this method.”

Thaddeus pecked her soft, rosy lips, “Elspeth fell into the trap because you used the media to attack her. She had get rid of the evidence. I didn’t expect her to act so quickly. Now she’s under house arrest, and both Alex and Ward have been arrested. She’s still able to pull strings without leaving her house, she must have quite the network.”

Evadne squinted her eyes, “Mr. Thaddeus, don’t forget about your dear sister Glynnis. If we’re talking about ruthlessness, she’s on a whole different level.” “I only have one sister, and that’s Marilla.”

Thaddeus’s voice was husky with desire, his eyes like a predator eyeing its long–awaited prey, an overwhelming presence that made her heart race, “But you, you have quite a few close male friends.”

“Who? Dr. Victor?” Evadne’s lips curved up teasingly, “Are you jealous?”

“What do you think?“–

Thaddeus’s eyes glinted, “Any man who would go to such lengths for you, apart from your father, your brothers, and me, I would never believe that they don’t harbor feelings for you.”

“And so what if they do? I’m the object of many men’s desire.”

Evadne fluttered her lashes, running her fingers through her hair, “If you can’t even handle Dr. Victor, then you’re in for a tough time, hmph.”

Even though Thaddeus knew she was joking, he couldn’t help but feel a stab of jealousy, his bright eyes dimming.

Evadne stopped teasing him, her warm breath tickling his ear, “Out of all the fish in the sea, I only want you.”

Thaddeus’s heart pounded against his chest.

Suddenly, memories of the past flooded back.

Now, he couldn’t even stand the thought of a mere friend being by Evadne’s side. How did she manage to stay by his side for the past three years, going through endless days and nights of torment?

Thinking about his past coldness towards her, Thaddeus’s eyes welled up with tears, his heart aching as if it was being torn apart.

never get past

Evadne had forgiven him, he couldn’t forgive

are you okay?”

was just joking,

I’m fine.” Thaddeus took a deep breath,

go find Aaron,

he held her tightly against him,

“Evadne, I’m hungry.”

towards the bedroom, “Feed me first, then I’ll

on his shoulder, almost in tears.

maybe she should be the one lying in a hospital bed for a few days!

time they saw Ward leaving the

morning and evening wind in Elmsworth

and draped it over Evadne, pulling her closer

in the darkness, listening to the rustling leaves in the wind, their expressions calm, but their

a long while,

confessed everything.”

finally settling, “It’s all coming to an end.”

yet. Eden is still

wouldn’t make much of a

almost killed you and my brother! Even if

mastermind behind

to link Avery to everything, it

important link in the chain

silence, Thaddeus finally spoke, “Evadne, leave Eden to me and Jareth. You’ve been through enough with my injury and Elspeth’s case. Let me handle

“Okay,

Thaddeus held Evadne in his arms, their hearts beating in sync, ready to face whatever came their way.

worried about me overworking myself, or is it because of Avery? Do you think that because of our past, I would hesitate and that’s why you

his lip, silent.

overthinking this?”

Avery and I were just friends in the past, not like what you’re imagining. Even if that was the case, I can’t forgive what he’s done. I won’t show him any mercy or back down when it’s time

the evidence in front of us, Eden wasn’t involved with Avery after all? What if I was wrong?” Thaddeus’s voice

make it forgivable. After all he’s done to Debby and her husband in Helgen, nearly ruining my brother–in–law, I can’t just turn a blind

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hardships over the years

crossed her line.

line was her family and the man by her side.

you forgive me?” Thaddeus couldn’t help but ask, his

Avery?” Evadne raised her eyebrows

Thaddeus sighed, a bitter

different from

on his shoulder, “I’ve known you, understood you, for a long time. I understand you more than

think.”

was about to delve deeper, her phone vibrated

showed it was a

up, Emeric?” Evadne answered, her

Thaddeus felt inexplicably nervous, his

Emeric’s tone was stern.

“What’s the matter?”

in Elmsworth?”

something

you with

only are you two together, but he’s also staying at your place in Elmsworth?”

own name and his heart leapt.

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