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.”

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

nervously, fixating on his eyes. 1 have this feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother. And my brother doesn’t seem to push Chasel

her words as mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead, he pondered them

about Dr. Bright’s sexual orientation, but Cassius

in our family, that no woman was good enough for him. Not that those girls weren’t nice, but something was always missing. Yet, that perfect sense of compatibility, I felt it

that’s the case, would you be unable to accept

reluctantly accepted that. But if my brother actually prefers men, Ah,

was torn between laughter and concern

Alva echoed from outside the door

down for a bite to eat before you go back to sleep. How can you rest well on

wore an expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched the sheets to her chest in

was hungry, devouring his wife whole, taking her in

Evadne and Thaddeus descended to the dining

the meal with gusto. Alva watched her with affection,

let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her

Abernathy!” Alva

They brightened

pulling out a napkin to gently

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Chapter 525

so little? On a diet? she

very hungry.”

and the shrimp she made are delicious. I was saving some for

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