His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

The

hallway suddenly fell

an eene silence.

Thaddeus watched as Avery cradled Evadne, her frail form nestled against him like a bird seeking refuge, a sight that sank a dagger into his heart and

unexpected sting to his eyes

In his absence, they seemed to have grown remarkably close

The more Thaddeus thought about it, the more bitterness seeped into his heart. He lowered his gaze, refusing to look at Evadne. The blue veins on his hands, gripping the armrest of his grandfather’s wheelchair, stood out starkly

Evadne, you just completed a highly demanding surgery You’re drained and you need to rest immediately”

Avery was aware that the Abernathy family were right there, but he didn’t flinch. All his attention was on Evadne, his gaze soft and tender. Ill take you

home

“Grandpa Hamilton”

However. Evadne ignored Avery’s tender advances, her concern solely for Hamilton. She moved to kneel in front of him, taking his weathered hands into her own, “Grandpa Hamilton, why are you in the hospital? Are you feeling unwell?”

Thaddeus pressed his lips together, a bitter taste spreading across his tongue

She was acting as it be, a grown man, was invisible, selectively turning a blind eye.

Apparently only Avery existed in her world now

““Kid, I’m fine. „Just an old health issue acting up, a discomfort in my heart. Thaddeus insisted we come in for a check.” Hamilton still wore a fond expression when he looked at Evadne

“Grandpa Hamilton, you must not be negligent. You need to listen to me and get regular check–ups,” Evadne said, her concern evident.

“Tana, is this gentleman?” Hamilton’s gaze traveled to Avery with a speculative look.

“Mr Abernathy, my name is Avery Chambers” Avery stepped forward, bowing politely.

“Oh, I remember now, from Myra’s birthday party. Mr. Chambers youngest son.” Hamilton complimented, “A fine young man.”

Despite his words, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of discomfort at the sight of Avery and Evadne’s closeness

The atmosphere between the former couple was exceptionally tense, even more awkward than when they had first divorced.

What was he to do?

Just as Hamilton was about to pull Evadne aside for a heart–to–heart, a shrill voice broke the silence.

Grandpa Hamilton, how are you feeling?”

Evadne looked up coldly to see Edith, clad in her nightgown, rushing towards them. Two bodyguards trailed behind her, careful not to get too close Upon seeing Edith, Hamilton’s lips pressed into a thin line as he shot Thaddeus an accusing glance.

Thaddeus expression hardened, his gaze icy as it landed on Edith, “What are you doing here?”

heard grandpa Hamilton was sick. I couldn’t sleep, so I sneaked out without telling mom to see him.”

Ediths delicate face was flushed, her curly hair a little disheveled. Her nightgown and slippers clearly indicated her haste and concern for Hamilton’s

“You must be Jareth’s sister, right?” Hamilton asked, an ambiguous feeling exuding from his eyes.

“Yes, I’m Edith “Edith’s hands nervously intertwined, her cheeks turning a deeper shade of red.

Knowing this was her first formal meeting with Hamilton, and that she would soon be a part of the Abernathy family, her current attire felt inappropriate

“Just call me Edith”

slightly, appearing earnest, “Tonight, Thad and I will stay by your

reeded!”

deepened, his

wear his displeasure openly His business success was attributed

when she had first married Thaddeus, he used to wear the same sour expression around

was he unhappy with

gaze, refusing to give

despite

when he knocked on Edith’s hotel

It’s a minor issue and I

as Jareth, but addressed Edith formally as Ms Fairhaven His lack of warmth was evident, “Ms. Fairhaven, if you stay in the hospital with me, it’s as if you’re hoping I won’t

words were

were like

complain about Hamilton, how he couldn’t distinguish between friends and foes. He showered Evadne with affection, ignoring his own granddaughter, Glynnis. He

in a fit of anger

least she had done

Anxious, Edith quickly

out all signals that Edith

safe for you to be out. I see your bodyguards are here. Let them take you home.”

face turned ashen

Thaddeus escorting her back. It was a clear message: she should leave the way

camel

How could they!

home for dementia, she’ll surely bribe the nursing staff to torment him, denying him meals and making him

come here!” Hamilton’s expression swiftly shifted, beckoning Evadne with a grin and

“Yes, Grandpa Hamilton.”

wish to upset Hamilton. She promptly and obediently

thunderous, almost Amazonian woman taking tiny, timid steps before her grandfather, presenting a vulnerable and endearing facade, Thaddeus‘ thoughts were

tender part of him was silently

he liked her in any form, but back then he couldn’t understand his own feelings,

But what of it?

gaze, his scrutinizing eyes on Evadne are once

home with Thaddeus and me tonight? Stay

quickly added, “The house is big, plenty of rooms. You can stay in the room next to mine. Tomorrow, I’ll

press together, his brow

foot bath water, he

But let him cook?

Evadne hesitated,

forward at a leisurely pace, an elegant and endearing smile playing on his lips, “Mr. Abernathy, I’m

“Why?” Hamilton frowns.

filled with warmth and concern, “Evadne has just performed a major surgery for my brother today. She stood for nearly ten

leaning

also startled,

A myriad of emotions caused

major surgery? No wonder she looked so weary, her complexion was not good,

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hardened, his lips slowly

but the words were stuck in his throat,

What was he

now. My house

you care for Evadne. But Evadne has divorced Mr. Thaddeus Having her stay at your house, under the same roof with Mr. Thaddeus, as a bystander, i find it inappropriate if you truly

statement, neither humble nor arrogant, remained calm

stirred a fire in Hamilton’s heart, and even Thaddeus, with his icy gaze, was

to speak like this, so

Evadne said calmly, “Ave, Grandpa Hamilton is my family. Everything he does is for my best interest.

TL┐- TH