Chapter 812

The night was as dark as ink, with the moon peering over treetops.

Returning to the mansion, Thaddeus retreated to his study to handle corporate affairs, while Evadne took a solitary bath. After a quick skincare routine, without even bothering to blow-dry her hair, she stood pensively by the window, lost in thought as the breeze caressed her face.

She mulled over Chad's words, savoring each syllable.

The man was an enigma.

She prided herself on being adept at reading people. When Avery had showered her with attention, perfecting the art of charm, she had deftly peeled away his facade of deceit.

Yet, with Chad, she sensed no malice, only warmth and refinement, as soothing as a gentle breeze.

What truly amazed her was that he had personally tested a medication for Marilla. Even if his motives weren't entirely pure, the risk he took was monumental.

Evadne furrowed her brows, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts.

Chad, what kind of person are you.

Suddenly, a hug filled with fiery tenderness enveloped her from behind, arms wrapping tightly around her waist.

"Hey, lazy kitten, didn't feel like drying your hair while I was away, huh?"

Thaddeus had appeared behind her at some point, his chiseled chin resting on her shoulder, his warm breath against her neck, flushing her pale skin, "If you catch a cold, it'll hurt me as much as it hurts you."

"When did you get here? You scared me." Evadne's voice was soft, a playful smile on her lips as she wriggled in his embrace like a cozy little cat.

"What's got you so lost in thought?" He whispered, his lips grazing her earlobe.

"I was thinking about your brother."

Her gaze still distant, the words slipped out before she could think.

Thaddeus felt his heart drop from tenderness to thorns, his initially gentle kiss turned into a bite, almost as if he was punishing her.

"Ouch, that hurts. Ah!"

Suddenly, Evadne found herself being forcefully turned around to face him, her jaw captured in his grasp, her eyes meeting his deep gaze.

Her cheeks flushed with the heat of his stare, leaving her feeling weak at the knees.

"Evadne, just now, who did you say you were thinking about?" Thaddeus' voice was ragged with emotion.

"You know that's not what I meant, mmph!"

His fervent kiss silenced her protest, overwhelming and invasive.

The intensity of Thaddeus' affections left Evadne breathless with a mixture of pain

and pleasure. Pinned against the balcony railing, she couldn't move.

She realized Thaddeus was different tonight, bordering on madness, and it unnerved her.

But before she could process her thoughts, she was consumed by his passionate embrace, her rose-colored silk robe slipping down her smooth back, caught at their entwined waists.

Under the silver moonlight, her alabaster body unfolded like the tender center of a blooming flower against his heated chest.

The last thread of Thaddeus' restraint snapped.

her with calloused hands, claiming

arched her neck, pleasure

bathe again, I'll help

grip on her was unyielding, his white shirt pristine, his

urgency, he joined with her, their union fierce and

she clung to his neck, her delicate form

with their fiery

"Thaddeus, I'm cold."

her lips quivered, her eyes pleading

to bed. Can

him? Do you?" Thaddeus' eyes were bloodshot, his movements relentless as he sought

consumed

torment all night since he saw Evadne with Chad, his soul

smiled falsely in

away at that moment, to hide her

was his,

anymore." Evadne's voice

been together for so long, and never had Thaddeus been

Don't look at

their passion that

desired her again, but Evadne trembled, weakly slapping his cheek

bullying me. I

a hit without pain, more

to awaken the man drowning in

Evadne. I'm so sorry. It

her close, his heart heavy

what you're

eyes gently, her fingers lightly scratching his muscular back, soothing, "Thaddeus, don't be afraid. I am yours. I will

Evadne slept

Thaddeus was restless,

finally arrived and his beloved showed no signs of waking, he didn't dare disturb her. He quietly got dressed and went to his

meeting began. Thaddeus tried

over and he returned to

was usually so disciplined, always getting up early, even if they had indulged too much the

touch retreating as

"Evadne? Evadne?"

and was met with her flushed

and he hadn't noticed until now. "Ugh, so cold." Evadne mumbled incoherently, her weakened voice barely

hurriedly grabbed another blanket, wrapping her up until she

been last night, out

him as he wished he could

better save

the honors

lunch when

went

opened it to find a striking man in a black trench

tucked in his pockets, tilted his head and asked, "Is

you

"No."

widened with realization. "Oh! You wouldn't happen to be one of Mrs. Abernathy's suitors,

Evadne, especially the men, were all known

was a

with derision. "If I were after Evadne, what business would Thaddeus have?

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