Chapter 539

Emeric’s voice cut through the chatter, and suddenly everyone stood rooted to the spot and got enveloped in an unexpected hush. Evadne’s eyes went round as saucers, and her rosebud lips were parted in utter disbelief as she stared at her father.

“What did you just say?”

Thaddeus‘ chest heaved with barely contained emotion, and his eyes were a deep well of fervor as he gazed upon Emeric’s distinguished and handsome face. His breath hitched, and his heart were ticking down.

“You’re going to be dragging yourself home at the crack of dawn at this hour. If you’ve got nothing on the agenda tomorrow morning, why don’t you just crash here tonight?” Emeric said, giving out a soft rumble before he coughed discreetly to clear his throat.

This time, everyone heard him. Evadne heard him, and Thaddeus heard him.

A tidal wave of relief crashed over Thaddeus; he felt his heartbeat skyrocketing, and his eyes shimmering with unshed tears of gratitude. He swallowed hard and then bowed deeply,to Emeric.

“Thank you, Chairman Ashbourne, for taking me in.”

The words ‘taking me in‘ humbled this towering man, a scion of the top consortium in Elmsworth, to the dust.

Evadne felt a pang of sadness, hating to see him so diminished, and quickly stepped forward to help him back to his feet.

“Come on, it’s just for one night. It’s no big deal.”

“It is, Evadne.”

Thaddeus‘ voice was thick with emotion, and a hint of tears glistened in his eyes. “I’m overwhelmed. All the accomplishments of my life combined don’t measure up to the happiness and contentment I feel at this moment.”

To others, it might be a simple sleepover.

To Thaddeus, it felt like a new lease on life.

Emeric gave Thaddeus a meaningful look and then led the way into the villa.

“Jason, Does this mean my dad’s forgiven Thaddeus? Has he finally accepted him?!” Nydia, clutching Jason’s arm, whispered excitedly on tiptoes.

“I hope so. This might be acceptance.”

Jason’s gaze softened as he looked down at and he tenderly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “Any progress, even the slightest bit from yesterday, is a step in the right direction.”

Moved, Evadne cupped his chiseled jaw and pressed her soft lips to his in a kiss as if there was no one around them.

wrapped his arms around her waist and returned her kisses with an

the Ashbourne family, embarrassed to witness such a display, turned away with awkward

his Adam’s apple bobbing, before he hurriedly

legs scurried to

his muscles were

Not a chance.

her, fiercely so.

with the sweet scent of happiness, like honey drizzled over

on top of Elspeth’s case. He pushed himself to the limit, so as to free

the point of being unable to keep his eyes open, once in bed, he came alive, lavishing love and

feel even a hint of weakness

reached the prime of

of them, might not match his wealth but were younger than him. He couldn’t afford to let Evadne sense even a hint of inadequacy.

a known fact, Thaddeus was as disciplined as a monk seeking shelter, meditating in his own room as if stepping beyond would plunge

His sweet and fragrant wife was just a floor away, an

Chairman Ashbourne had unexpectedly extended a hand of acceptance toward him. If he didn’t behave and dared to overstep

headboard, Thaddeus worked on urgent business matters sent

his eyelids drew heavy, and he dozed off, still seated.

time, a gentle breeze teased his senses; it

kept his vigilance and sensitivity above

snapped open, cold light flickering within them, as if he was a lion roused from

“Ah!”

delicate exclamation echoed

the laptop on his thighs, lost her balance

awake, caught her with a swift move, supporting her slender waist effortlessly and pulling her soft

did you get in here?

was still foggy, but his hands, accustomed to caressing her, wandered to

how terrifying you looked just now? As if

sorry, Evadne. It’s a reflex from my military

filled with compassion, Evadne caressed his cheek.

his heart raced with anxiety.

my head held high,” Evadne countered with a mischievous squint, while playfully

is my first time in your home, truly your home, Evadne. I want to make a good impression on your family,” Thaddeus confessed, his lips curving in a stunning smile, and his voice was

of his shirt. “My family, they’re a tough bunch to deal with. The hardest there

with a weary

up to you, so there’s no need to be scared. Just be

his shirt to the last button. “You’ve been burning the midnight oil behind my back again. You’ll end up with a slipped disc if you sleep slouched over like this

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