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

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

her words as mere post–sleep ramblings. Instead, he pondered them

sexual

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 missing. Yet, that perfect sense of compatibility, I felt it with Chasel. It’s

the case, would you be unable

take it. My brother claims his faith is why he’s not married with children. Emeric has reluctantly accepted that. But if my brother actually prefers

between laughter and

Alva echoed from outside the door

down for a bite to eat before you go back to sleep. How can you rest well on an

expression of pure sheepishness, while Evadne clutched

was all the more vigorous when he was hungry, devouring his

freshening up and changing clothes, Evadne and

she devoured the meal with gusto. Alva watched her with

is divine!” Evadne licked her lips and let out a cute little burp, then enthusiastically handed her bowl to Alva.

Abernathy!” Alva cheerfully

They brightened up seeing young ones eat heartily.

it and hurt your stomach, Thaddeus said Indulgently, pulling out a napkin to

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Chapter 525

little? On a diet? she teased, leaning into his

not very

should’ve said something earlier. The fish Alva fried and the shrimp she made are delicious. I was saving some for you, worried you

reached out for the fish, the embodiment of a cat that got the cream. If you’re not eating, it’s

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

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

Evadne flopped contentedly

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