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.”

the moment I closed my eyes. But

swallowed nervously, fixating on his eyes. 1 have this feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother.

post–sleep ramblings. Instead, he pondered

know about Dr. Bright’s sexual orientation, but Cassius is

always thought my brother was the best man in our family, that no woman was

case, would you be unable to accept it?”

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 there left to not

was torn between laughter and

then, the concerned voice of Alva echoed from

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

Evadne clutched the

he was hungry, devouring

and changing clothes, Evadne and Thaddeus descended to the

cooking, and she devoured the meal with

Evadne licked her lips and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her bowl to Alva. “Can I have

away, Mrs. Abernathy!” Alva cheerfully complied.

the same. They brightened

Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to gently wipe away the grease from the corner of

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a diet? she teased,

not very hungry.”

the shrimp she made

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