Chapter 525

The afternoon sun streamed through the curtains as Evadne finally woke from her deep slumber. She was notorious for being able to sleep in like a hiberating bear, but Thaddeus, ever the light sleeper, had only managed a few hours before he was wide awake

Having not left the room, Thaddeus had been quietly handling urgent matters for the family business from the comfort of the living room sofa, all while keeping a silent vigil over her.

Suddenly. Evadne let out a gasp, bolting upright from the bed.

Thaddeus immediately dropped the files he was working on and rushed to her side, wrapping her in his arms. “What’s wrong? Bad dream?” he asked gently.

Evadne, her breath still uneven, clutched his hand, her cheeks flushed a ripe cherry red. “Thaddeus, guess what I dreamed

d about?* He cleared his throat, leaning in to steal a kiss, only to have her dodge playfully. “I dreamed that my brother and Chasel got married!”

“Oh?” Thaddeus paused, staring at her in bewilderment.

I

“Our whole family was at their wedding and I caught the bouquet Chasel threw!”

Thaddeus remained silent, unsure of how to respond.

“And just as they were about to kiss, I woke up! Ugh, why did I have to wake up at the most crucial moment? Evadne pouted, her fingers working through her hair in frustration, her heart still racing.

“You’re too adorable, Evadne, Thaddeus chuckled, as he sat on the bed and gently pulled her close, tapping her forehead lightly. “What goes on in your head every day?”

II you.”

“I was so tired when we got back, I fell asleep the moment I closed my eyes. But I had so much I wanted to tell

1 have this feeling, like Chasel might actually like my brother. And my

as mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead, he pondered

sexual orientation, but Cassius is

sighed, taking a deep breath. Tve always thought my brother was the best man in our family, that no woman

would you be unable

claims his faith is why he’s not married with children. Emeric has reluctantly accepted that. But if my brother actually prefers men, Ah, I’m overthinking this. Even if it’s true, Emeric has slowly come to accept you,

torn between laughter and concern

of Alva

awake? Come down for a bite to eat before you go back to

expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched the

more vigorous when he was hungry, devouring his wife

and Thaddeus descended

meal with gusto. Alva watched

her lips and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her bowl to Alva. “Can

Abernathy!”

They brightened up seeing young

it easy, Evadne. Don’t overdo it and hurt your stomach, Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to gently wipe away the grease from the corner of her mouth.

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Chapter 525

are you eating so little? On a diet? she teased, leaning

very

and the shrimp she made are delicious. I was

cat that got the cream.

from the depths of Thaddeus’s eyes threatened to melt

self. He didn’t care for gentle manners or understanding–just her, as she was

meal, Evadne flopped contentedly onto the living

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