Chapter 1285

Then Callum hobbled towards the windowsill, leaning heavily on his cane.

“Take it easy. I’ve got you,” Evelyn said without further comment, helping Callum to the windowsill where he could sit down.

She then turned and glared at Thalassa, “I’ve never seen you fuss over such trivial matters

before.”

Thalassa’s lashes fluttered down, and she remained silent.

“Don’t be too hard on Thalassa,” Callum chimed in, his voice as mellow as ever, a picture of unflappable calm. “The lunch I brought for you is all freshly made, not leftovers. Try it to see if you like it.”

His easygoing nature only fueled Evelyn’s impression that Thalassa was taking advantage

of him.

Her brows knit together, she scolded Thalassa again, “Look at him, you could learn a thing or two about grace.”

“Yes, Mom, I will,” Thalassa quickly replied, eager to stave off another lecture.

of the food instantly wafted out as the lid was lifted.

smell of the food made their stomachs audibly

tad embarrassed, patting her belly and chuckled, “Look at

foodie as

gave Callum an apologetic grin, but he maintained his genial smile. “You’re just hungry, Evelyn.

agreed, handing a lunchbox to Thalassa before grabbing one for herself and starting to

bed

their food, a wave of melancholy and guilt washing over him. “Evelyn, I’m sorry, when you fell into the water, I should have been the

and quickly reassured him, “Mr. Gordon, don’t blame yourself. We’re so grateful for what you’ve

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was truly grateful. Callum had been incredibly helpful in

but feel like a burden

Lysander who pulled Evelyn ashore. You’re probably more grateful to him right now,” Callum said, his gaze dropping

felt a heaviness in her chest akin to a stone weighing her

yet her heart would

my mom nearly drowning, doubt he would have

Her words w

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