Chapter 288

Evadne had just administered Thaddeus’s medication when Mr. Murray stepped in.

“How are you holding up, Thaddeus?”

“Better, thanks to Evadne.” Thaddeus said, his gaze tenderly falling on Evadne.

Evadne subtly shifted away from him.

Thaddeus was usually as emotionally unavailable as a seasoned monk, but now he was all charm and flirtation, seizing any opportunity to send her electrifying glances.

It was as if he was an old frying pan, she a fresh egg, and he was dousing her in oil.

“Evadne, I can’t thank you enough.”

Mr. Murray was about to bow in gratitude, but Evadne swiftly stepped in front of him, gently stopping him.

“Mr. Murray, you’re too kind. It’s my duty.”

“Evadne, you’re still so good to Mr. Thaddeus.” Mr. Murray wasn’t usually one to meddle, but now he couldn’t help but play matchmaker.

“Don’t get the wrong idea. My loyalty to Thaddeus is because he’s important to his grandpa.”

Evadne smiled, “Everything I do is for Grandpa.”

Mr. Murray could only smile awkwardly.

Thaddeus, on the other hand, looked completely besotted, grinning with sheer delight.

He knew her sharp tongue all too well, but he also knew that her body or her lips, one of them was always truthful to him.

“Thaddeus, if you’re feeling up to it, please head to the study. Frederic has something to discuss with you.”

Thaddeus nodded slightly, “Alright.

Then he turned to Evadne, his voice a soft whisper, “Wait for me. I’ll be back soon.”

“Humph, who says I’m waiting for you? I’m leaving now, goodbye!”

Evadne brushed past him, her chin slightly raised in defiance.

There was an urge to reach out and grab her hand, to make her stay. But all he could do was watch her leave the room, his lips pursed together in silent desperation. Seeing Thaddeus’s desolation, Mr. Murray felt a mix of joy and regret.

“Do I look silly to you, Mr. Murray?” Thaddeus asked, his voice laced with self–deprecation.

Mr. Murray responded with a comforting smile, “Not at all, Thaddeus. I should congratulate you for finally seeing your true feelings. Both of you are single now, and there’s still a chance. I hope you can love her the way she once loved you. She’s a good girl, Thaddeus. Don’t disappoint her again.”

Then Mr. Murray’bowed deeply to Thaddeus.

Thaddeus felt a lump in his throat, his lips trembling slightly as he forced back his tears, “Mr. Murray, do you think there’s still a chance for me to win Evadne back?” Mr. Murray paused for a moment, then responded, “The road ahead may be tough, Thaddeus, but no matter what, don’t give up on Evadne.”

into Hamilton’s

as the door closed behind him, Evadne’s delicate figure emerged from around the staircase. She tiptoed to the study door, her eyes darting around before she pressed her ear against the door,

on the couch, pouring a glass of warm water

“Thank you, Grandpa.”

the glass with both hands, maintaining an air of

from your wounds?” Hamilton asked, concern etched on

serious. They are just superficial

to conceal it well, laughing it off, “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’m not that weak. I

by Elspeth. He had no right to lash out at you. Why didn’t you take his whip and throw it back in Elspeth’s face?” Hamilton’s voice was

down at his reflection in the glass, remaining

“You’re my grandson, Thaddeus. You’re part of the Abernathy family. You don’t still feel guilty towards the Abernathy family,

brows furrowed slightly, his

were living in a filthy

car broke into

everywhere. The wooden door, barely functional, was easily

father, Frederic, was young and handsome then, dressed in an expensive suit. He walked into

at the man who seemed to have descended from the heavens, and amidst his shock, only one thought crossed his

Please save my

strode over to the bedside, and upon seeing the unconscious woman, his eyes filled with tears as he held her in his

come too late. I’ve

the day Frederic took his mother back to the Abernathy family, their love as deep as the ocean. Despite

did Frederic truly love

wouldn’t have switched his affections, and his mother wouldn’t have succumbed to depression

unfortunate due to her

that owes you,” said Hamilton, his

at that time, the Abernathy Group was facing an economic crisis. We were forced to arrange a marriage between your father and the Austin family of Dawnstar

wrong. You did what you had to do for the greater good, Thaddeus replied, implying that

to recover overseas, he asked me to stay on good terms with Mr. Frederic for his sake, Thaddeus said. “I’ve been patient to the best of my ability. But this is the last time.

his face filled with

door, Evadne

against the door, straining to listen to the conversation between Hamilton and Thaddeus. Although she had good hearing, the

then? It sounds very

door to

didn’t realize that

you spying?” Thaddeus

Evadne replied, wanting to flee. But Thaddeus quickly grabbed her

against each other. They could both hear each other’s heartbeats, loud and

She struggled to break free from his embrace, her ears turning as red as beets. Thaddeus’s eyes

say goodbye to grandfather. I didn’t come to hear your secret talks. Let go of me, I need to go!” The young lady blushed, squirming a bit. Thaddeus stared intently at Evadne, feeling a ticklish sensation at his heart, as if a

on her face and her

more he looked,

He

looked

no secrets from

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