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.”

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

like Chasel might actually like

didn’t dismiss her words as mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead,

Dr. Bright’s sexual orientation, but Cassius is

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 missing. Yet, that perfect

the case, would you be unable to

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 actually prefers men, Ah, I’m overthinking this. Even if it’s

torn between laughter and concern

voice of Alva

Abernathy, Mrs. Abernathy, are you both awake? Come down for a bite to eat before you go back to sleep. How

Evadne clutched the sheets to her chest

was hungry, devouring his wife

changing clothes, Evadne and Thaddeus descended to

devoured the meal with gusto. Alva watched her with affection, as if she were her own long–lost

this is divine!” Evadne licked her lips and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her bowl

away, Mrs. Abernathy!”

elders were the same. They brightened up seeing

Don’t overdo it and hurt your stomach, Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to gently

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are you eating so little? On a diet? she teased,

not very hungry.”

earlier. The fish Alva fried and the shrimp she made are delicious. I was saving some for you, worried you

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