hapter 287

Evadne’s crimson lips parted slightly, her heart pounding in her chest, momentarily taken aback.

She had thought that their shared hardships on the battlefield and their mutual dependency in the face of death had made a significant impression only on her. Yet, she had not considered that Thaddeus too had been unable to forget, and had never given up on his pursuit of her.

Any other woman, with his ability, would not have been out of touch for so many years.

Regrettably, the “Paloma” he had been desperately seeking was none other than llana, the lady of the Ashbourne family, who was once wed to him.

After parting with him in Zenithia, Evadne had erased all traces of herself, especially when she was trying to evade her father’s scrutiny and avoid being dragged back to Skyrim. So, when she became a Doctors Without Borders volunteer, she had used a fake identity and a pseudonym.

Her whimsical and cunning nature had made it difficult for Thaddeus, despite his resources and influence, to locate her.

“Evadne, why aren’t you speaking? Did I say something wrong?”

Seeing her fall silent once again, Thaddeus panicked, softening his tone. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you. I just wanted to express my feelings. Paloma was my lifesaver, and I had no ulterior motives towards her!

When Thaddeus said that, Evadne’s almond eyes shadowed over, her lips curling in a cold smile. “Yeah, back then, you were hot and heavy with Acacia In order to be with her, you repeatedly argued with your grandfather, even lost your appetite and spirit for her. How could you have had eyes for any other woman back then? Even Paloma, the woman who saved your life, you wouldn’t have seen her as a woman, would you?”

Each word was sharp as a needle, each phrase hitting a sore spot, each sentence piercing his heart!

Unable to bear it any longer, Thaddeus suddenly sat up, startling Evadne.

Their eyes met, his gaze burning into hers.

Evadne’s breath hitched, the cotton wool in her hand dropping as the man swiftly gripped her hand, squeezing tightly, making her slender fingers flush with discomfort.”

“Thaddeus! What are you doing, it hurts!”

“Evadne, I’ve made many mistakes in the past, and I deeply regret them. I’ve been repenting, and I’ve been trying to make it up to you. I know you won’t forgive me easily, or accept me, so I’m prepared to pursue you forever, until the day my heart stops beating.”

Thaddeus‘ voice was husky, his eyes filled with a deep resolute pain. “You’ve chased me for thirteen years, and I’ll chase you for the rest of my life. I always keep my word! Evadne, whether you accept me or not, you can’t get rid of me in this lifetime. I am yours!”

Evadne’s eyes widened in shock, her heart pounding in her chest.

How had she not noticed before that this man was so persistent, so clingy, so troublesome!

And he was hers? He wanted to offer himself to her, but she was not interested in his age, his blindness!

“Forever? I imagine you have made such promises to women before. That’s probably why he can say it so smoothly, with such ease.”

Evadne suppressed her racing heartbeat and painstakingly prying his fingers off with reddening eyes. “Back then, when you and Acacia were so in love, you must have made such sweet promises and grand vows, haven’t you? At that time, didn’t you repeatedly say in front of me that your wife could only be Acacia? You cast aside the woman you loved so deeply. You dismissed your own vows. How can I believe your so–called promises?”

a mocking laugh, her reddened eyes welling with

hurt her

Whenever she thought of Acacia, whenever she remembered how passionately he had loved that woman, she felt so hurt and tormented, as

Evadne’s cold eyes, his

as though each of

to me. Now you come and say these things, do you think I would be moved? Do you think I would care?

anything else, I won’t say

this, quickly kneeling in front of her, raising his face

took her hand and

turning an embarrassing red. She momentarily forgot to pull

you forgive me this

man who

the same man who was so decisive and commanding

that even a dog would

uttering any words of forgiveness, but merely looking at the strong and handsome man kneeling

she was secretly

you be so weak, just standing there and taking

she poked his forehead with her fingertip, her tone fierce.

son

you feel sorry for me?”

my life. You’re like my patient. It’s only natural for me to care about your

do feel sorry for

looked at Evadne with the gentlest of eyes, his thin lips adorned with a smile that exuded a sense of amicability. “A

Evadne exploded into laughter, her

you ought to take a trip to

with Marilla in tow, was rushing to the nearest hospital at breakneck speed. From the moment they stepped out of the car, Jareth had held Marilla tight in his arms, his eyes red with worry, a storm

walked the line between good and bad, the man who could stand his ground even when the world was falling apart around him, was seldom seen so scared for

assistant, followed closely behind, a small smile playing on her

a real

of Jareth, giving him feelings he was

can call in another

or I’ll turn this place into a nightclub,” Jareth roared, his voice echoing through the hospital, “and why are you still standing here? Go

Marilla. His heart was full of

Jareth asked, his voice

in silence, tears streaming down

like a searing stab to Jareth’s heart, causing his

has been severely affected due to the slap she received from Glynnis. She probably isn’t intentionally ignoring you,”

He was ready to march back to

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