Chapter 260

The man’s palm gripped her lifeless pinky, enveloping it with a tenderness and warmth that she had never experienced before.

She felt as if her numb nerves were being revived.

Evadne closed her eyes in peace, leaning against his broad back, her icy hands gradually warmed up under his palm, comfortably shrinking into it.

Thaddeus‘ heart fluttered. He was fearing that she would be repulsed and withdraw, so he gripped her even tighter.

“Behave, don’t move around.” The man’s voice held a stern tone, the pain from the impact wound on his back intensifying.

But he hid it well, not wanting her to worry.

Even if it was just once.

He hoped that he could gain her trust, become her reliance.

“Uhm, it’s so cold, hurry up then.” Evadne muttered in a daze.

“Just hang in there a little longer. We’ll find someplace to take shelter soon.” Thaddeus‘ heavy breath fogged up his vision, each step he took was extremely difficult. “And if we can’t find any,” Evadne was completely out of energy, her voice soft and weak.

“Then, shelter in my arms.” Thaddeus blurted out, his eyes full of emotions.

“No! No way! I won’t let you take advantage of me!” Evadne’s heart missed a beat, her long eyelashes fluttering in panic. Thaddeus just smirked. Carrying this restless woman on his back, he felt an unexpected surge of energy, his heart warm. Best to not provoke her and focus on getting to safety, after all, she couldn’t escape from him.

They clung to each other, their breaths merging, their heartbeats in sync.

It felt like they were back to that heart–stopping moment thirteen years ago.

Only, the girl on his back had grown up.

Even, she had once been his wife for three long years.

On the other side.

Jason was worried about Evadne and braved the rain to rush to the campsite.

By the time he reached the camp, his umbrella was battered by the storm, his usually impeccable suit was soaked through, his clean shoes and pant legs covered in mud. “Miss Evadne!”

Just as Jason was about to enter, he bumped into Professor Leo and Gordon, both dressed in raincoats.

“It’s that suck–up secretary!” Gordon almost blurted out, but swallowed his words.

are you here? Did Thaddeus come? Where’s

strong bond with Evadne, Jason sensed that

“Mr. Jason, calm down!”

and would not die. He also believed that Mr. Thaddeus would find her and protect her, “Mr. Thaddeus and the entire ranger team have gone up the mountain to find Mrs. Abernathy! And I’ve arranged for three helicopters to join the search as per Mr. Thaddeus‘ instructions! Mr. Thaddeus

words,

couldn’t believe that the cold–hearted Thaddeus would make such a declaration

shouldn’t have let llana go up the mountain!”

and trust Mr. Thaddeus! He is a

and Professor

were not comforting at all,

I have to inform President Ashbourne about this

was shaking badly as he dialed Cassius’s

Jason could speak, Cassius‘ urgent voice came through, “Jason, did something happen to

siblings, he

he was more

“Sir!”

swollen, “Miss Evadne is in trouble!

Jason called for help, Cassius was at the military

City, he had to meet his

a colonel with

had the chance, he would meet

go

Evadne’s in trouble?”

in military uniform, Bennett jumped up from the sofa, his whole

eyes

filled with worry.

colonel, upon hearing that his beloved little sister was in trouble, was

was pounding, his voice slightly hoarse with urgency, “Our little sister went to Forest

clenched his fist

him in

told her a thousand times over, donating money is enough. She’s not a professional lifeguard. She could put herself in danger by getting Involved!” Cassius was wringing his

always run off to that place? Is there a gold mine in the Misty Mountain? Or some kind of ancient

usual serious facade, revealing a sense

in a cold voice, “Don’t you remember what happened when our

course I remember,” Bennett replied, his expression turning gloomy. He

something. Mom gave birth to us four first so that we could protect our little sister and be her solid support,” Cassius declared. He sighed heavily, then turned around and headed for the door. “The situation is

of the sofa

an eternity, Thaddeus finally found a small, dark cave. He carried Evadne inside and

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