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.

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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.”

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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.”

intense gaze, Evadne’s reply was equally firm,

take things lightly. Although we’re divorced now, about last night, I will take

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

Evadne forcefully pulled her wrist free from his grasp. Her tone was mocking. “In the future, Mr. Abernathy, you should be more careful, to

heart felt like it had been stabbed.

touch me!

bare chest. Her furious shouts were laced with a hint of tears,

Was she crying?

it because he

emotional outburst,

even realize she

There was nothing to feel

had hurt her, or was it because Thaddeus still hadn’t dealt with his past

the latter was far

struggled, Thaddeus

will take responsibility for you, I

your responsibility. I just want you to

heat almost branding him, “Thaddeus, I

touch if not you?” Thaddeus‘ voice

why did you divorce me?

The man looked

pushed me away. Now that I don’t need your responsibility, why

advantage of his momentary shock, Evadne bit down hard on his arm, wishing she

loosening slightly. Seizing the opportunity, Evadne slipped from his

her

remembered the pristine sheets in their bedroom,

would give herself away lightly. They had been married for three years, and

it possible that last night was their first time? But there was no blood stain on the

didn’t you say these

in horror as realization

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

couldn’t he

possible that he didn’t remember

He stood there in a trance; it took a long while for him to regain his senses. He covered his chest, where

he notice the glinting shards

over and

of him and Acacia

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

face streaked with tears and her

she entered the city, she got into a car accident. It wasn’t too serious, but the head

sigh of relief when

all, her car was a limited–edition luxury sports car, even selling his kidney wouldn’t be enough to cover

stayed inside her car, too shaken to get out. In her confused state,

hand trembling. He answered immediately, always there for

“Evadne, what’s wrong?”

are you? Please come. I need

the accident with breakneck speed, even running two red lights in the process.

as he saw the wrecked sports car. His usually calm demeanor

the car, couldn’t help but become tense

was a doctor and his expertise would be crucial in this situation. “Evadne, how are you? Did you get hurt?” Cassius opened the car door and reached in, checking Evadne’s arms and legs for

okay. I’m okay, Cassius.” Evadne’s eyes were filled with tears, her face as pale

shocked. He knew something serious must

She had gone through ordeals and a mere car accident would not scare

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