His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

Chapter 1095

"Grandpa."

Thaddeus was breathing heavily, his midnight-dark eyes shadowed with worry.

But the drugs had damaged his amygdala, leaving his strongest emotions trapped inside, beating against the walls with nowhere to escape. On the surface, his striking features looked impassive, almost as if he had no heart at all.

Hamilton and Evadne exchanged a knowing glance. The old man quickly wiped away his tears and forced a gentle smile.

"Thaddeus, you're here... Thanks to Ilana's help, I'm alright. There's no need to worry about me!"

Evadne remembered her grandfather's earlier words, her long lashes fluttering as she drifted into thought.

She didn't snap back to reality until a cold, masculine presence swept past her. Looking up in confusion, she found herself staring straight into Thaddeus's intense gaze.

His lips pressed into a thin line as he glanced down at her.

Evadne's heart seemed to freeze mid-beat. Color crept into her pale cheeks as she quickly looked away, flustered and embarrassed.

Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.

But no matter how many times she tried to convince herself otherwise, she still loved him—again and again. Whether his eyes shone with the brilliance of stars or dulled with shadows, she always found herself falling under his spell...

"You just going to stand there like an idiot? Aren't you going to thank llana?" Hamilton scolded, pretending to be angry. "If it weren't for her, you wouldn't have a grandfather anymore!"

Thaddeus had just opened his mouth when Evadne stood up briskly, not sparing him a glance. She gave her grandfather a soft, sweet smile.

"I'm glad you're alright, Grandpa. That's all I needed to know. I have work to get back to, so I'll visit again soon."

"Ilana, wait-"

already halfway out the

the now-empty doorway, his

are you standing there for? Go after her!" Hamilton mustered all his strength, shakily

cheeks with both hands as she hurried toward

"Oof-!"

mind was a mess, and she didn't see Thaddeus standing just ahead until she ran face-first into his chest.

of her head, a faint

you ever pay attention

and snapped, "If you didn't

left. Thaddeus, with his stormy eyes half-lidded, stepped to block her

but again, he matched her step for

lip and turned

caught her slender arm and pulled her gently into his arms. She stumbled, landing against his chest, surrounded by his

you doing? We've already broken up!" Evadne's cheeks burned,

"We have. I ended it." Evadne winced, trying to pull free. "Then what is this supposed to

to thank you for saving my

and say that, didn't he?" Evadne's eyes reddened as she let

"If you're only thanking me

because you

bother."

brow furrowed, frustration flickering across his face. "Then what do

met his gaze, her heart aching as if she'd

had

affection and indulgence. He'd let her cry, let her complain, listened patiently to her endless chatter about the smallest things. He'd never once shown her the

had to admit