Chapter 423

After a brief mental struggle, Evadne made a decision–saying nothing.

Thaddeus was now consumed by guilt and regret. She did wish to see him rue his past actions towards her but his repeated attempts to make amends, risking his life and giving everything to repay his debt to her were more than enough.

She still wanted him to shine brightly in her life, like a star. She didn’t want to add to his guilt.

This was her subtle way of loving someone.

“Evadne? Are you really okay?” Thaddeus noticed her pale complexion and felt a tightness in his chest. His warm hand gently squeezed her shoulder.

“I’m fine.”

She lifted her face and beamed at him, “What could possibly be wrong with me? I grazed my finger climbing a tree when I was a kid. It’s no big deal, doesn’t affect my daily life.”

Despite her reassurances, he still couldn’t help but worry. He held her pinky finger delicately and said, “You have so many brothers. How did they not take good care of you?”

“My brothers do take great care of me! But what can they do when I’m a wild kid, who doesn’t like to be tamed?” Evadne pouted playfully, her coquettish charm making his heart flutter. He couldn’t help but peck her inviting lips.

“From now on, you won’t need them to look out for you. I take care of you, protect you.”

She blushed instantly at his words. His breath hitched at her reaction, his charming eyes dripping with desire.

“Ah! Speaking of which Evadne quickly took out a small, elegant box from her coat pocket and handed it to him, “Here, a gift from Cassius.”

“From your brother? Thaddeus was taken aback.

She nodded shyly, her checks turning pink, “Yes, you were unconscious when he gave it to me. I thought it would be best if I give it to you once you wake up.”

She was a person who valued presentation. So, she chose an elegant black velvet jewelry box to house the gift.

Thaddeus felt a pang of emotion, his throat tightening at the unexpected present. He hadn’t received a gift in a long time.

Once upon a time, only Evodne remembered all those anniversaries and holidays, only she cared about him. But he was blind to his blessings back then. He had someone who loved him wholeheartedly, but he always saw her as a burden, always trying to escape from her.

“Open it,” Evadne urged, leaning against him.

Thaddeus opened the box, his eyes widening at the sight of the cross pendant necklace that Cassius always wore!

“Isn’t this your brother’s treasured possession? He’s willing to give it to me??

“Huh? He never shows it to others. How do you know he always keeps this necklace close to him?” Evadne caught on to the crucial detail.

Thaddeus gave a bitter smile.

fought with him, the necklace had slipped out from his shirt. The handcrafted plece had

beautiful, exquisite. I really like

it to you is his way of accepting you,” Evadne looked at him, her eyes sparkling, and she could

she felt fortunate that the man she

her even happier was that Thaddeus had managed to change her brothers’ opinion of him. She once thought her brothers would never forgive him, but thankfully, things were moving in the

father, but he was also a hard man to win over, especially for someone who

were in sync, no one could stop them from being

the necklace around Thaddeus‘ neck, her slender, graceful

touching it sent her imagination running

Thaddeus asked, his fingers tightening around

heart ached. When he used to hold her, he loved touching the softness of her waist.

it now, he

thin

imagine how she must have neglected eating and resting, worrying about him while he

need to,

As she was

abruptly pulled her into his warm

swallowed in his passionate kiss, as he explored every inch of her

a moment of fervent kissing, he finally pulled away, gazing at her shining lips and dazed eyes. He arched his lips upward, revealing reluctance to stop, his voice husky and seductive, “Evadne, you taste so sweet.”

She gripped his muscular shoulders, “Don’t get carried away. We’re not

all asleep. There’s nothing

waist, his lips teasing the edge of her hot ear, his breath becoming heavier, “TII be gentle.”

this man planning to do?! Evadne felt a surge of alarm, but before she could react,

asleep, almost drooling. Suddenly, he jolted awake, as if having a nightmare, and nearly fell from his seat if not for Cassius‘ quick reflexes.

asleep?” Chasel rubbed his

“About three hours.”

looked at his dazed expression, his eyes

at me. You scared me awake, Chasel stretched lazily.

to be

see you, it’s hard to stay that way, Chasel suddenly moved closer to him, his fox–like eyes shimmering. So,

a smile tugging at

first time? Don’t you know that I’m just as unreasonable as women?” smirked Cassius, his eyes

me, the only difference between you and women is divided physiologically.” Cassius teased him in an alry tone.

now?” Chasel asked, his eyes

“Poor, unlovable Chasel.”

Pacific Ocean with the number of people who

you for helping

blinked, taken aback.

your generous help. Thaddeus is able to recover Cassius took a deep breath, “You saved Thaddeus, which means you saved Evadne. Not only Thaddeus owes

way here to embarrass myself in front of my idoll Aside from this, you all kept it a secret and refused to tell me. What? I’m someone you find amusing to make a fool of? Have you ever cared about my

when he’d been living in the same space with his

in different gender, Cassius was unwittingly amused, Tve never thought of making fun of you. I brought you

and reticent paid him a compliment today. Chase blushed,

I appreciate your help. Il repay you somehow.”

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