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.

when Cassius barged into the meeting room and fought with him, the necklace had slipped out from his shirt. The handcrafted plece had caught his

beautiful, exquisite. I really

not expensive, but it means a lot to him. Giving it to you is his way of accepting you,” Evadne looked at him, her eyes sparkling, and she could tell that he truly

turns, she felt fortunate that the man she loved was still

brothers’ opinion of him. She once thought her

to win over, especially for someone who was already on his bad side

no one

neck, her slender, graceful hand unintentionally resting on his firm

just touching

Thaddeus asked, his fingers

heart ached. When he used to hold her, he

it now, he

tell how thin she had

have neglected eating and resting, worrying about him while he was

don’t need to,

As she was

pulled her into his warm

her sentence was swallowed in his passionate kiss, as he

finally pulled away, gazing at her shining lips and dazed eyes. He arched his lips

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

There’s nothing

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

felt a surge of alarm, but before she could react, Thaddeus lips claimed hers

Suddenly, he jolted awake, as if having a nightmare, and nearly fell from his seat if not

I asleep?” Chasel

“About three hours.”

expression, his eyes squinting slightly, Did you

you were yelling at me. You scared me awake, Chasel stretched lazily.

to

pretty serious. But every time I see you, it’s hard to stay that way, Chasel suddenly moved closer to him, his fox–like

a smile

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

any classification. To me, the only difference between you and women is divided physiologically.” Cassius

Chasel asked, his eyes wide

“Poor, unlovable Chasel.”

it!” Chasel exploded, “I could fill the Pacific Ocean with the number of people who

for helping

taken

breath, “You saved

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? Have you ever cared about my dignity?”

space with his idol, and yet

Cassius was unwittingly amused, Tve never thought of making fun of you. I brought you here because I genuinely believe your

him? The man who was so detached and reticent paid him a compliment today. Chase blushed, biting

I appreciate your help. Il repay you somehow.”

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