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.

his arms around her waist and returned her kisses

elders of the Ashbourne family, embarrassed to witness

waist, with his Adam’s apple bobbing, before

to keep up

muscles

Not

wanted her,

with the sweet scent of happiness, like

Eden with Jareth and staying on top of Elspeth’s case. He pushed himself to the

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

was determined not to let her feel even a

had reached the

but were younger than him.

as a monk seeking shelter, meditating in his own room

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

behave

the headboard, Thaddeus worked on urgent business matters sent by Gordon

and he dozed off,

time, a gentle breeze teased his senses;

his military instincts kept his vigilance

light flickering within them,

“Ah!”

echoed in

replaced the laptop on his thighs, lost her balance and toppled backward.

a swift move, supporting her slender waist effortlessly and pulling

in here? When did

his hands, accustomed to caressing her, wandered to her sides and

me to death. Do you realize how terrifying you looked just now? As if you were about

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

filled with compassion, Evadne caressed

her hand, but his heart raced with anxiety.

countered with a mischievous squint, while playfully tapping his nose. “Hmm?

home, Evadne. I want to make a good impression on your family,” Thaddeus confessed, his lips curving

undoing the top two buttons of his shirt. “My family, they’re a tough bunch to deal with. The hardest there is. Otherwise,

with a

you, so there’s no need

gentle tones, Evadne had already undone his shirt to the last button. “You’ve been burning the midnight oil behind my back again. You’ll

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