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

Chasel might actually like my brother. And my brother doesn’t seem

words as mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead,

sexual orientation, but

taking a deep breath. Tve always thought my brother was the best man in our family, that no woman was good enough for him. Not that those girls weren’t nice, but something was always

would you

with children. Emeric has reluctantly accepted

between laughter and

the concerned voice of Alva echoed from

for a bite to eat before you go back to sleep.

expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched the sheets to

was hungry, devouring

up and changing clothes, Evadne and Thaddeus descended to the dining

she devoured the meal with gusto. Alva watched her with affection, as if she were

enthusiastically handed her bowl to Alva. “Can

Abernathy!” Alva cheerfully

the same. They brightened up seeing young ones

and hurt your stomach, Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to gently wipe away the grease from the corner of

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Chapter 525

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

very hungry.”

fried and the shrimp she made are delicious. I was saving

for the fish, the embodiment of a cat that got the cream. If you’re not

that shone from the depths of Thaddeus’s eyes threatened to melt her on the spot.

exactly what he wanted–her uninhibited self. He didn’t care

a hearty meal, Evadne flopped contentedly onto the

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