Chapter 331

Once Thaddeus fell in love with Evadne, he understood something.

Evadne was like a coconut, often presenting a stern face to him, her outer shell seemingly impenetrable. Yet, inside, she was soft, genuine, and kind–hearted.

He had nothing left to attract her with, so he shamelessly persisted, clinging to her, cherishing every moment he could get.

Before, it was her who would go out of her way to spend time alone with him, making every second count.

Now, it was his turn to suffer.

In the end, Evadne couldn’t bring herself to leave the hospital room and reluctantly decided to stay.

“Don’t get me wrong. I’m not staying because of your pleas, but because promised Grandpa and Marilla,” Evadne said, steadying her emotions and sitting up from the bedside. I’ll sleep next door tonight. If you need me, give me a call.”

Thaddeus, his dark eyes deep, quickly grabbed her soft hand. “Evadne, sleep here tonight.”

The couch isn’t comfortable. I can’t sleep on it,” Evadhe tried to pull her hand away, but he wouldn’t let go.

“We’ll sleep on the bed, Thaddeus’s voice was low, as if he was coaxing her..

“Thaddeus, do you have a hard time saying anything nice?” Evadne wished she had a tape measure in her pocket to measure the extent of his shamlessness!

“Don’t get me wrong, Evadne. I won’t force you if you don’t want to. Although I really want to.”

In between his words, Thaddeus couldn’t help but emit a fiery warmth from his tall and upright frame, leaning towards her.

Want to? Go to hell!

“Stinky, stay away from me!”

Evadne recoiled, pinching her nose with her other hand. “I don’t want to sleep in the same room as you. I might pass out from the smell in the middle of the night.”

“Stinky? It’s not that bad.”

Thaddeus grabbed his own shirt to sniff. “Back when I was in the military, conditions were harsh in the camp and I couldn’t shower for a week. I was much stinkier then. When I returned to the Abernathy Group, I could shower every day. I was a bit uncomfortable at first.”

Evadne’s eyes trembled slightly.

She knew his past and the hardships he had been through. Apart from him, she was the one who understood him the most..

She didn’t despise him. She was just hesitant. Even though he seemed more genuine towards her now, she couldn’t convince herself to take a step closer to him.

She once admired him, running towards him without looking back, like a moth to a flame. But when all her love and passion were mercilessly extinguished by him, her heart turned to ashes and it was extremely difficult to reignite.

“Evadne, I could wipe myself down. Just wait for me.”

Thaddeus, afraid that the young lady would find him repulsive and refuse to share a room with him, made a move to get out of bed to clean up.

“You can’t get wet now. Don’t fuss. Just be stinky.”

Evadne pried Thaddeus’s fingers open one by one, her long eyelashes trembling. “I’ll go wash up.”

Thaddeus was actually quite weak, but he didn’t want to show his vulnerable side in front of the woman he loved. He was quite a traditionalist in some respects, believing that women should be protected by men and that men should stand tall and protect their women.

But it was just a blow to the head, he had almost been shot to pieces by a machine gun before. Why was he so weak now?

It was too embarrassing in front of Evadne.

At this moment, he leaned against the head of the bed, listening to the sound of running water from the bathroom.

It had been a long time since he had felt such peace and tranquility, such simple happiness.

Suddenly, a sour feeling welled up in Thaddeus’s eyes, and he clenched his fists into the sheets.

He remembered the times when they were still married, he never had patience for her. When she took a bath, he thought she was too slow. When she did her skincare routine, he thought it was too bothersome. When she prepared a table full of delicious food, he only thought she was wasting time.

his eyes, and each one was like a

The bathroom door opened.

white towel. Her clear and delicate face was flushed and

contracted slightly at the sight of her

look better

conversation before.

towel and sat down on the couch with a grumpy expression. “Also, if you can’t compliment someone, don’t force yourself. What do you mean I

“Yes, you’re a goddess.”

enchanted by the moon. “I’ve always thought you

“Always? How long?”

wife, I thought you were very beautiful then,” the

saying, do

disdain. “If you really thought I was beautiful,

The more he

her over. After all, he now knew that her heart

get better, they could mend

tired. You should go to

little cat, about to lie

on the door interrupted her. “Mr. Thaddeus, have you and Mrs. Abernathy gone to bed

when Thaddeus

a lot of grunting

and two bodyguards, sweating profusely, carried

the door, and

you ordered for Mrs. Abernathy!” Gordon huffed and puffed as he wiped the sweat off his

Just put it down,” Thaddeus

could tell at a glance that the bed Thaddeus had bought for her was identical to

what are you up

and you don’t want to sleep in my bed, so I guess I’ll have to buy another

wouldn’t sleep well, and it would

got up and went over

was

window, the

was quiet and

beds were side by side, and though there was a gulf between them, Thaddeus already felt as if they were sleeping in

Gordon, being the smart man he was, pushed the two beds as close as

realized it, it was too late. The three men quickly retreated, leaving

back on the bed, closed

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fragrance from her hair caused his heart to race, and the monotonous ceiling seemed to be filled with

and hot, his fingers trembling slightly as they

Evadne’s icy voice

Thaddeus‘ fingers stiffened.

the last time

of sweat trickled down Thaddeus‘ forehead, and he sighed

a corpse, not sure how long he had

Evadne’s breathing became steady, her exhalation was

hard, took a deep breath, and with great determination, slowly but firmly

tightly, their fingers

love you. Good

his eyes contentedly and quickly

while, accompanied by the slight sound of snoring, Evadne quietly lifted her eyelashes, her

“Scoundrel, good night.”

taking care of Thaddeus for two days, Evadne went back to

about Myra. On the other hand, she wanted to ask Surl if there was a way

was Dr. Eve,

doing?” Evadnechugged Nydia, whose eyes

yesterday,

she will do something stupid because of the shock! Evadne, what should we

but she is very strong inside. She won’t be easily defeated. Don’t worry.” Evadne patted Nydia’s trembling

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