Chapter 574

Thaddeus lay sprawled on the couch, an expression of unjust accusation on his face.

“Evadne, I messed up, I admit I had one too many beers and made a fool of myself. I’m sorry,” Arnold grumbled, seldom one to raise his voice at his sister, but now he was quick to own up to his mistakes.

“So, kissing Camille was just another slip–up because of the booze? Hmph, men, always flirting and never committing–irresponsible, all of you!”

“No, it wasn’t like that.”

Arnold closed his eyes, shaking his head, “When I kissed her, I was sober. I knew what I was doing. Evadne, I really do fancy her. But sadly, it seems she doesn’t feel the same. Without mutual affection, it’s doomed from the start. Plus, she’s not keen on settling down, always chasing the next thrill, and we don’t see eye to eye on everything. It was never meant to go the distance. Guess it’s gonna be tough to find you a sister–in–law. Sorry to let you down.”

“Arnold!”

Arnold said no more, his silhouette slumping as he left the villa.

“Evadne, I’ll go see Arnold off.”

Arnold’s cab arrived, and just as he was about to hop in, Thaddeus grabbed him in the nick of time.

“Wait up, Arnold. I’ve got a couple of things to say.”

Arnold’s gaze was a bit unfocused, “What’s up?”

“Feelings can develop over time. Even if it’s not love at first sight, if you truly fancy Camille, you should give it a shot. Maybe you’ll find a way to her heart. Don’t leave yourself with regrets,” Thaddeus advised earnestly.

Arnold narrowed his eyes, “And what about you and Evadne? Three years of marriage, and you’re still not smitten?”

Thaddeus felt like he’d choked on a dry scone, speechless.

Surely a prosecutor, hitting where it hurts.

“In the end, wasn’t it a whole lot of drama, risking your neck more times than I can count, causing a ruckus in both our families before you made up?”

did win back Evadne’s

Adam’s apple bobbed as he struggled to speak, “If you’re committed,

it sounds like I’m mocking you, and I am, to some extent. But there’s another

in the Ashbourne family is quite enough. We don’t need a second. The deeper the love, the greater the pain. Thad, you’re a lucky guy. Anyone else might not have

driver poked his head out, “We going or

“On my way!”

curt wave and ducked into the cab, which

alone, a puzzled frown on his face.

but all parties must end, and the guests knew to gracefully make their exits.

Beverly, and Chasel

eleven. You’re a grown man, hitting the gym every day. I reckon you can make your own way back,”

few, you know, and I’m feeling quite dizzy. You wouldn’t want me wandering home alone, would you? If I got mugged,

leaned in, feigning dizziness, and his acting

Amazing!

even spare him a glance,

cases of male being harrassed this year. I don’t want a fourth.

a smug ‘exactly‘

clenched his jaw.

hadn’t all left when one of them

went to clean up, he found Elvis passed out on the balcony!

balcony of all places!

down. From the second floor, it wouldn’t be a fatal fall, but it would be

his

to the kitchen, where the couple was brewing a sobering soup, “Mrs. Abernathy! Elvis is sound asleep on the balcony right now!

deeply

he’d sleep anywhere high or steep–rooftops, rockeries, trees. If he had a past life, he must’ve been a disciple of some

Thaddeus was speechless.

their kids run

they had too many to keep

went to find Elvis on the

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