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 closed my

this feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother. And my brother doesn’t seem to push Chasel away”

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

Bright’s sexual orientation, but Cassius is

so 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

if that’s the case, would you be unable to accept it?”

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 true, Emeric has slowly come to accept you, what’s

was torn between laughter and concern

the concerned voice of Alva echoed from

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

wore an expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched the

was all the more vigorous when he was hungry, devouring his wife whole, taking

freshening up and changing clothes, Evadne and Thaddeus descended to the dining room.

since Evadne had tasted Alva’s cooking, and she devoured the meal with gusto. Alva watched

let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed

Abernathy!” Alva cheerfully complied.

the same. They brightened up seeing young ones

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 her mouth.

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Chapter 525

little? On a diet? she teased, leaning

not very hungry.”

you weren’t hungry, you should’ve said something earlier. The fish Alva fried and the shrimp she made are delicious.

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