Chapter 319

Thaddeus, hand in hand with Evadne, hustled down the grand, deserted corridor.

They were like two young nobles, disregarding societal constraints, breaking norms and conventions, embarking on a heart–stopping elopement.

Evadne, mesmerized by the man’s broad and handsome back, felt a sense of security. Her heart palpitated, her palms began to

sweat.

In this moment, she had to admit that she was a little smitten.

Meanwhile, she also resented herself for having fallen for him thirteen years ago, three years ago, and even now, for feeling something for him just because he held her hand.

Such a nuisance! He got off too easily!

Thaddeus, feeling pleased, led her swiftly down the corridor, halting in front of a luxurious suite.

Flustered and embarrassed, Evadne blushed. She forcefully yanked her hand from his and snapped, “Thaddeus! What are you playing at? Do you dare to take advantage of my good nature? Do you want me to call my brothers and have you torn apart?” Thaddeus paused, chuckling at her misunderstanding, “Where is your mind wandering off to, Evadne? I’ve simply stored your gift in here.”

Evadne blinked, her lips pursed tightly like a rose petal, her cheeks reddened slightly.

“Even if all your brothers came for me, I could handle them. But I prefer to leave a good impression, so I’ll behave.”

Suddenly, Thaddeus leaned towards her, his eyes darkened, a hint of tease and restrain in his gaze, “Even if I were to misbehave, I would only take you home.”

“I’d rather die than return to your home!” Evadne blushed even more, turning her head away, refusing to look at him.

“Windermere Estate was never my home, Evadne. I don’t have a home Thaddeus‘ voice softened, a glint of sadness in his eyes.

Evadne felt a pang in her heart.

“In the future, only with you, will I have a home. If not, I’d rather be a wanderer. Thaddeus‘ voice choked a little, thousands of bitter emotions welled up in his chest.

Evadne slowly met his earnest gaze.

Slowly, like a patient who had been suffering from a long illness, tired and numb from the pain.

With just one look, Thaddeus‘ heart ached, full of regret.

He had been too hasty, too hasty. Even if he felt this way, he shouldn’t have said it.

“You were in the military once, right? A peacekeeping soldier.” Evadne suddenly asked.

Thaddeus had a bad feeling, he opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by the prickly woman, “During those years, you indeed wandered, but you know very well for whom you were exiled. It certainly wasn’t for me.”

He couldn’t get past this.

He couldn’t.

Thaddeus panicked, his lips trembling, his throat dry, but he couldn’t utter a word.

Just then, there was a click.

The door opened, and both of them flinched.

But it greatly eased the awkwardness and embarrassment.

“Mr. Thaddeus! Mrs. Abernathy! It’s you!”

Gordon stood at the door, grinning, “I heard voices, saw you two standing outside for a while and decided to take a peek.”

Evadne and Thaddeus were speechless.

“Erm. Did I, did I disturb you?” Gordon noticed the tense atmosphere, and broke out in a cold sweat.

“No.”

with a cold expression on

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her in, his

the door and coldly muttered two words that

“Stay out.”

at attention,

saw an antique box made from the finest ebony on

had a keen eye for treasures, just by looking at the box, she guessed

couldn’t take her eyes

Open it and see what’s

attention was focused on her enchanting

curiosity, wiped her slightly damp hands on her

gesture was caught by Thaddeus, who was smitten. His

Evadne opened

sky–blue antique cup appeared before her

It was so unreal!

“Oh!”

gasp, covering her mouth with both

and international jewels and

of this cup filled this gap, causing Evadne’s heart to swell with

collector from Aetheria. I thought you’d like it. After some negotiation, and a bit of coercion, he finally agreed to sell it

hardship he endured melted away

It was worth it.

“It’s beautiful, truly beautiful.”

whispered, her eyes sparkling

dared to circle

You can

behind her, slowly and carefully raising his

antique, his arms gently encased

small hand from behind, holding it gently, yet

against

the depths of her heart reddened her cool collarbone, her pretty ear

heartbeats quickened,

with a sweet fragrance that made

“Thaddeus

parted slightly, suddenly

pressing against her without warning, his muscular arms

on

decided on hugging her

time for the ball has

the evening, Myra naturally danced with Emeric to the melodious music,

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smiles.

into high society, was well versed in social dances. Despite his age, he danced more gracefully

experience with ballroom dancing

the spot. The dance floor filled with laughter and

of course, danced with

Jareth’s dance partner could

can’t. I

her juice and enjoying a slice of cake. To her surprise,

won’t dance, Jareth.

you can’t dance.

on her shoulders, persuasion

pounded like

“Really.”

was also enjoying

was tipsy, dancing with Nydia while

dancing with her son, Cassius, to

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