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.”
so tired when we got back, I fell asleep the moment I closed my eyes. But I had
swallowed nervously, fixating on his eyes. 1 have this feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother. And my brother doesn’t seem
mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead, he pondered them
Dr. Bright’s sexual orientation, but Cassius
real,” Evadne sighed, taking a deep breath. Tve always thought my brother was the best man in our family, that
even if that’s the case, would
with children. Emeric has reluctantly accepted that. But if my brother actually prefers men, Ah, I’m overthinking
was torn between laughter
voice of Alva
Come down for a bite to eat before you go back to sleep. How can you rest
expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched
was hungry, devouring his wife whole, taking
Evadne and Thaddeus descended to the dining
and she devoured the meal with
licked her lips and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her bowl to Alva.
Abernathy!” Alva cheerfully
were the same. They brightened up seeing young
said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to
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a diet? she teased, leaning into his touch.
not very
said something earlier. The fish Alva fried and the shrimp she made are delicious. I was
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