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.”
fell asleep the moment I closed my eyes. But I had so much I wanted
1 have this feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother.
her words as mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead, he
sexual orientation,
was the best man in our family, that no woman was good
if that’s the case, would you be unable to accept
her head vehemently. Tm more worried about how Emeric would take it. My brother claims his faith is why he’s not married with children. Emeric has reluctantly accepted that. But if my brother
was torn between
concerned voice of Alva
for a bite to eat before you go back to sleep. How can you rest well on an empty stomach?”
wore an expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched the
was all the more vigorous when he was hungry, devouring his wife whole, taking
clothes, Evadne and
she devoured the meal with gusto.
licked her lips and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her bowl to Alva. “Can I have another serving, Alva? Pile it high, pleaser
away, Mrs. Abernathy!”
the same. They brightened
easy, Evadne. Don’t overdo it and hurt your stomach, Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to gently wipe away the grease from the corner of
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little? On a diet? she teased, leaning into
not very hungry.”
and the shrimp she made are delicious.
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