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.

from his shirt. The handcrafted plece had

I really

to him. Giving it to you is his way of accepting you,” Evadne looked at him, her

fortunate that the man she loved was still by her

change her brothers’ opinion of him. She

to win over, especially for

in sync, no one could

the necklace around Thaddeus‘ neck, her slender, graceful hand unintentionally resting on his

tempting, just touching it sent her imagination running wild.

him?” Thaddeus asked, his

to hold her, he

it now, he

how thin she had become

she must have neglected eating and resting, worrying about him

don’t need to,

As she was

Thaddeus abruptly pulled her into his

in his passionate kiss, as he explored every inch

of fervent kissing, he finally pulled away, gazing at her shining lips and dazed eyes. He arched his lips upward, revealing

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

There’s nothing to worry

edge of

to do?! Evadne felt a surge of alarm, but before she could react, Thaddeus lips claimed hers once again, slowly pressing

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

long was I asleep?” Chasel rubbed his sleepy

“About three hours.”

looked at his dazed expression, his eyes squinting slightly, Did you

you were yelling at me. You scared

difficult for you to be

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

twisting words, Cassius looked away, a smile tugging

time? Don’t you know that I’m just as

difference between you and women is divided physiologically.” Cassius teased him in

adorable now?” Chasel asked,

“Poor, unlovable Chasel.”

fill the Pacific Ocean with the

for

taken

took a deep breath, “You saved Thaddeus, which means you saved Evadne. Not only

makes me angry,” Chasel frowned, clearly annoyed. “Why didn’t you let Evadne, a renowned surgeon, operate on her own boyfriend? Instead, you dragged me all the 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?

living in the same space with his idol, and yet he still treated

unwittingly amused, Tve never thought of making fun of you. I brought you here because I genuinely believe your medical skills are on par with Evadne’s. You two just

who was so detached and reticent paid him

help. Il repay you

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