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

totally useless.

Thaddeus’s strong arms reached over her head, his long powerful hand

meeting Thaddeus’s deep, captivating gaze, and suddenly, her anger began to dissipate.

huh?” “I’d hop on a plane to Antarctica and jump into the sea if I could!” Evadne pouted,

I’m in no mood for

was interrupted by a deep, breathy kiss that silenced her words.

and tongues intertwined,

her mind slowly overtaken, the irritation in her

any more would leave them

Imagine if Alva walked in, that would be so

Antarctica, so I thought I’d

still unsteady, his voice

I’m still hurt, still frustrated,” Evadne admitted, her

in her eyes melted Thaddeus’s heart.

into his palms, “Look at you, as hot with anger as if you had a fever. It’s not worth it to get upset over the likes of the

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Chapter 533

I stay mad at my

despondently, “But i’m angrier at myself. I didn’t crush Byron when I had the chance, giving him room to breathe. Who else can

frowned with concern, “Evadne, don’t say that. It’s not

want to seek justice for those

in human nature. She’s the Ashbourne family’s precious daughter, her noble status can protect her, but it can also

an invisible force. “She didn’t think things through, but I always remember, she has dreams of being an

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

understand your concerns. But Nydia is our sister. With you and me to protect her, who

“Myra had Emeric’s protection, and what happened? Until Elspeth self–destructed, she lived under that psychological

acknowledged victim. It’s brave enough for any

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

wrapping her in his embrace Evadne, as her sister you have the heart of a caring mother,” he said, his voice a soothing balm to her worries

solution, to see everyone happy, and most of all, to keep those I love safe.

I can do”

chuckle, attempting to lighten the mood “Admitting you’re human is a relief.

a celestial

but smile through

couldn’t even match

everywhere, she

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