Chapter 525

The afternoon sun streamed through the curtains as Evadne finally woke from her deep slumber. She was notorious for being able to sleep in like a hiberating bear, but Thaddeus, ever the light sleeper, had only managed a few hours before he was wide awake

Having not left the room, Thaddeus had been quietly handling urgent matters for the family business from the comfort of the living room sofa, all while keeping a silent vigil over her.

Suddenly. Evadne let out a gasp, bolting upright from the bed.

Thaddeus immediately dropped the files he was working on and rushed to her side, wrapping her in his arms. “What’s wrong? Bad dream?” he asked gently.

Evadne, her breath still uneven, clutched his hand, her cheeks flushed a ripe cherry red. “Thaddeus, guess what I dreamed

d about?* He cleared his throat, leaning in to steal a kiss, only to have her dodge playfully. “I dreamed that my brother and Chasel got married!”

“Oh?” Thaddeus paused, staring at her in bewilderment.

I

“Our whole family was at their wedding and I caught the bouquet Chasel threw!”

Thaddeus remained silent, unsure of how to respond.

“And just as they were about to kiss, I woke up! Ugh, why did I have to wake up at the most crucial moment? Evadne pouted, her fingers working through her hair in frustration, her heart still racing.

“You’re too adorable, Evadne, Thaddeus chuckled, as he sat on the bed and gently pulled her close, tapping her forehead lightly. “What goes on in your head every day?”

II you.”

got back, I fell asleep the moment I closed my eyes. But

feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother. And

mere post–sleep

sexual orientation, but

true. Maybe I’m just being silly, but that dream felt so real,” Evadne sighed, taking a deep breath. Tve always thought my brother was the best man in our family, that no woman was good enough for him. Not that those girls weren’t nice, but something was always

if that’s the case, would you be

is why he’s not married with children. Emeric has reluctantly accepted that. But if my brother actually prefers men, Ah, I’m overthinking this. Even if it’s true, Emeric has slowly come to accept you,

between laughter and

the concerned voice of Alva echoed from outside

before you go back to sleep. How can you rest well on an

pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched the sheets

was all the more vigorous when he was hungry, devouring

Evadne and

cooking, and she devoured the meal with

divine!” Evadne licked her lips and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her bowl to Alva. “Can I have another serving,

away, Mrs. Abernathy!”

elders were the same. They brightened up seeing young ones eat

easy, Evadne. Don’t overdo it and hurt your stomach, Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to gently wipe away the

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you eating so little? On a diet? she teased, leaning into his touch.

very

shrimp she made are delicious. I was saving

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