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”

stay by your side. If you’re

reeded!”

frown deepened, his expression

to wear his displeasure openly His business success was attributed to his ruthless strategies rather than his emotional

had first married Thaddeus, he used

he unhappy

her gaze, refusing to give him another

all despite his current

been delighted when he knocked on

I’ve already been checked. It’s a minor issue and I can

as Jareth, but addressed Edith formally as Ms Fairhaven His lack of warmth was evident, “Ms. Fairhaven,

words were half

to Edith, they were like a slap in

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

Acacia had smashed the bracelet in

she had done one good

that’s not what I meant Anxious, Edith quickly turned to Thaddeus

at her, blocking out all signals that Edith was

Fairhaven, I appreciate your concern, but Thaddeus and Ms. Ashbourne are with me. That’s enough. It’s late, and it’s not safe for you to be out. I see your bodyguards are

face turned ashen in

this old man, and there was no hint of Thaddeus escorting her back. It was a clear message: she should leave

camel

How could they!

the Abernathy family, when that old man landed in the nursing home for dementia, she’ll surely bribe the nursing staff to

shifted, beckoning

“Yes, Grandpa Hamilton.”

internally, yet she didn’t wish to upset Hamilton. She

thunderous, almost Amazonian woman taking tiny, timid steps before her grandfather, presenting a vulnerable and endearing facade, Thaddeus‘ thoughts were yanked back to three years ago, when she first became

inside, a tender part

but back then he couldn’t understand his

But what of it?

gaze, his scrutinizing eyes on Evadne are once again

Thaddeus and me tonight? Stay over at

stroked Evadne’s hair. Worried she might reject, he quickly added, “The house is big, plenty of rooms. You can stay in the room next to mine. Tomorrow, I’ll have Thad cook for you, and tonight he can prepare your foot bath! You can rest for a couple of days, and let him do all

together, his brow

water, he

But let him cook?

Hamilton” Evadne hesitated, her eyes

she was forming her response, Avery stepped forward at a leisurely pace, an elegant and

“Why?” Hamilton frowns.

for my brother today. She stood for nearly ten hours. When she came out of the operating room, she was completely drained,

Hamilton was shocked, leaning forward in an

was also startled, his heart

myriad of

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

+

hardened, his lips

the words were stuck

was he resisting? What was he hesitating

to take Evadne home now. My house is right behind

know 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

statement, neither humble nor

heart, and even Thaddeus, with his icy gaze, was filled with

dared him to speak like

brows furrowing, he was about to retort when Evadne said calmly, “Ave, Grandpa Hamilton is my family. Everything he does is

TL┐- TH