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.”
I fell asleep the moment I closed my eyes. But I had so much I wanted to
feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother.
dismiss her words as mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead, he pondered them
about Dr. Bright’s sexual orientation, but
a deep breath. Tve always thought my brother was the best man in our family, that no woman was good enough
would you be unable to
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
between
concerned voice of Alva echoed from
you both awake? Come down for a bite to eat before you go back to sleep. How can you rest well
expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched the sheets to her
he was hungry, devouring his wife whole, taking
and Thaddeus
had been a while since Evadne had tasted Alva’s cooking, and she devoured the meal with gusto. Alva watched her with affection, as if she were her own long–lost daughter.
and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed
Mrs. Abernathy!”
brightened
stomach, Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to
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you eating so little? On a diet? she teased, leaning into his
not very
Alva fried and the shrimp she made are delicious. I was saving some for
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