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.”

Evadne’s reply was equally firm,

type to take things lightly. Although we’re divorced now, about last night, I will take responsibility.” Thaddeus‘ eyes were sincere, his grip on

We are adults, and we should be responsible

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

like it had been stabbed. He gripped her shoulders in an incredibly

touch me! Get

as she pounded against his bare chest. Her furious shouts were laced with

Was she crying?

because he had

breath hitched, and despite her emotional outburst, he wrapped his arms

didn’t even realize she was

she crying? There was nothing to

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

latter was far more

matter how much she struggled, Thaddeus held her firmly, refusing to

responsibility for you, I

just want you to

shoulder, their heat almost branding him, “Thaddeus, I hate you. I

can I touch if not

take responsibility. why did you

The man

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

down hard on his arm,

pain, his grip loosening slightly. Seizing the opportunity, Evadne slipped from

her

the pristine sheets in their bedroom, causing

a woman who would give herself away lightly. They had been married for three years, and as far as he knew, they had never

their first time? But there was no blood stain on

you say these words back

in horror as realization dawned on

had slept

couldn’t he

that he didn’t remember

a trance; it took a long while for

he notice the glinting shards

over and crouched

the shattered picture frame, and the photo of him

into her clothes, and

drove away, her face streaked with tears and her mind a whirlwind of

she got into a car accident. It wasn’t too serious, but the head of her limited–edition luxury sports car was

breathed a sigh of relief when he realized Evadne was at fault for rear–end

car was a limited–edition luxury sports car, even

car, too shaken to get out. In her

to call Cassius, her hand trembling. He answered immediately, always there

“Evadne, what’s wrong?”

are you? Please come. I need

accident with breakneck speed,

he saw the wrecked

the car, couldn’t help but become tense

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 injuries

Evadne’s eyes were filled with tears, her face

Cassius was shocked. He knew something serious must

a woman who cried easily. She had gone through ordeals

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