Chapter 379

Evadne’s heart tightened, and in her shock, the picture frame slipped from her grasp, shattering on the floor.

The shards of glass cut into her smooth ankle, the tiny wound seeping a few droplets of blood.

“Why are you here?”

A deep, magnetic voice echoed from behind her, piercing through her slender form.

Evadne didn’t turn around, her voice cold and distant, “Sorry to disturb you. I’ll be leaving soon.”

Thaddeus watched from behind as she moved, draped in his oversized shirt. In the soft lamplight, her petite figure appeared both alluring and vulnerable. It was a sight that tugged at his instinct to pull her into his arms and protect her.

His throat tightened, an unbearable dryness settling in.

Earlier, he had suddenly woken from a deep sleep, a cold sweat drenching his skin.

His immediate reaction was to reach for Evadne, only to find her side of the bed empty.

However, her clothes still lay strewed on the floor, even her high heels were there, indicating she was still somewhere in the villa. It was only then that his heart settled, and he quickly got out of bed to find her.

The passionate night they had spent together was still fresh in his mind. Each kiss, each intense moment had left a deep imprint on his heart.

1

But he had forgotten how he lost control. Had he gone too far?

Had he hurt her to the extent that she could barely resist?

A wave of guilt washed over him, and Thaddeus‘ dark eyes reddened slightly as he took a step towards her.

Just then, Evadne abruptly turned around and tried to walk past him.

Pupils contracted, Thaddeus acted swiftly, gripping her arm to prevent her from leaving.

“Don’t go.”

“You have no right to stop me.”

“We had sex.”

*

1

e

.

59

With his arm around her, Thaddeus pulled her closer.

His gaze was sharp and unyielding as he stared into her icy eyes. He uttered word by word, “Evadne, I said we had sex. Don’t you have anything to say about that?”

“No. I don’t.”

gaze, Evadne’s reply was

I’m not the type to take things lightly. Although we’re divorced now, about last night, I will take responsibility.” Thaddeus‘ eyes were sincere,

just a one–night stand. We are adults, and we should be responsible

Her tone was mocking. “In the future, Mr. Abernathy, you should be more careful, to avoid being manipulated

had been stabbed. He gripped her shoulders in

me!

clenched into fists, as she pounded against his bare chest. Her furious shouts were laced with

Was she crying?

it because he had

hitched, and despite her emotional outburst,

realize

crying? There was

hurt her, or was it because Thaddeus still

was far more

struggled, Thaddeus held

responsibility

I just want you to

branding him, “Thaddeus, I

touch if not you?” Thaddeus‘

take responsibility. why did you

man looked

away. Now that I don’t need your responsibility, why can’t you just leave me

bit down hard on his arm, wishing she could tear

opportunity, Evadne slipped from

was left standing there, her words

remembered the pristine sheets in their bedroom,

They had been married for three years, and as far as he knew, they had never consummated their

time?

say

eyes widened in horror as

it be possible that he had slept with her while they were still

why couldn’t he remember

it possible that

unable to move. He stood there in a trance; it took a long while for him to regain

he notice the glinting shards on the

walked over and

picture frame, and the photo of him and Acacia from high school,

returned to her room, changed into her clothes, and hastily left

with tears

car accident. It wasn’t too

of relief when he realized Evadne was at fault for

even selling his kidney

inside her car, too shaken to get out. In her confused state, the first person she

He answered immediately, always there for his

“Evadne, what’s wrong?”

you? Please come. I need

of the accident with breakneck speed, even

saw the wrecked sports car.

car, couldn’t help but become tense at the

on the spot. After all, he was a doctor and his expertise would be crucial in this situation. “Evadne, how

filled with tears, her face as pale as

He knew something serious

knew Evadne well. She was not a woman who cried easily. She had gone through ordeals and a mere car accident would not scare her to tears. Something else must have

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255