Chapter 533

In a heartbeat, the room temperature seemed to plummet to sub–zero levels.

Evadne’s eyes widened, a sour swell of grievance churning in her chest, “Nydia, what are you implying with that?

“Do you mean to say that I’m someone who only cares for my family’s safety, indifferent to the lives of others, utterly selfish?”

The sisters, who had been thick as thieves since childhood, were now for the first time, at loggerheads.

Thaddeus‘ heart raced with anxiety, the awkwardness leaving a bitter taste under his tongue. He gently tugged at Evadne’s sleeve, trying to placate her, “Evadne, Nydia would never think that of you. Don’t take it to heart.

“Me, taking it to heart? Then let her explain what she meant by that!” Evadne pulled her sleeve out of Thaddeus’s anxious grasp.

Thaddeus felt a pang of distress, his lips pressed into a thin, disheartened line.

She could face the outside world’s scorn with composure, but this time, it was clear she was genuinely incensed

He knew all too well that what troubled her most was being misunderstood by those close to her. It was agony more excruciating than scraping the flesh from her bones.

After days under immense psychological pressure, her nerves stretched thin, she had finally snapped, directing her fury at her beloved younger sister

“Evadne, you haven’t answered my question.”

Nydia, unyielding by nature, slowly stood up and asked again, word by word, “If I wasn’t your sister, would you still stop me?”

“If your question is based on the assumption that I’m a selfish person, then I won’t dignify it with a response.”

Evadne, struggling to contain her anger, spoke in a low voice to Thaddeus, Thaddeus, get the car ready and take Nydia home.”

The sisters parted on sour terms.

After Nydia left, Evadne stormed into the kitchen and flung open the fridge, chugging down a whole bottle of ice–cold water, desperately trying to cool herself down physically.

Yet, it did nothing to quell the flame of irritation in her heart, or the blood pressure climbing

heck! Jareth’s so–called chill–out trick is totally useless. Maybe another bottle

over her head, his long powerful

eyes inadvertently meeting Thaddeus’s deep, captivating gaze, and suddenly, her anger began

huh?” “I’d hop on a plane to Antarctica and jump into

again. I’m in no mood

within his embrace to speak, but was interrupted by a deep, breathy

tongues intertwined, playfully

her mind slowly

reluctantly, knowing any more would leave them gasping for

walked in, that would be so embarrassing.” Evadne murmured, her lips a ripe shade of

you jetting off to Antarctica, so I

was still unsteady, his voice husky, “Feeling any better?”

but I’m still hurt, still frustrated,” Evadne admitted, her eyes misty, sniffing

her eyes melted Thaddeus’s heart.

“Look at you, as hot with anger as if you had a fever. It’s not

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stay mad at

didn’t crush Byron when I had the chance, giving him room

with concern, “Evadne, don’t say that.

justice for those innocent girls, and I also want to protect

of the world or the evil in human nature. She’s the Ashbourne family’s precious daughter, her noble

didn’t think things through, but I always remember, she has dreams

a stigma that never fades. Mentioning Nydia’s name will only bring up this event. She’ll be tied to Byron’s name forever. How’s she supposed to make it in the industry? How’s she supposed to handle herself? Words can be a silent killer, Byron may be gone, but she could be haunted

our sister. With you and me to protect her, who would dare to harm

Emeric’s protection, and what happened? Until Elspeth

victim. It’s brave enough for any girl

of it. She wanted nothing more than to shield her sister Nydia from the harsh glare of the limelight she so adored. The choices we make in the heat of the moment can lead to a lifetime of regret, she

you have the heart of a caring mother,” he said, his voice a soothing balm to her

cheek resting against his broad shoulder always want to find the perfect solution, to see everyone happy, and most of all, to keep those I love safe. But I’m learning that I’m

much I can

“Admitting you’re human is a relief.

a

help but smile through

Evadne. I couldn’t even match a fraction of your effort, Thaddeus replied earnestly

flattery will get you everywhere, she teased,

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