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.

and the aroma of the food instantly wafted out as the lid

smell of the food made

embarrassed, patting her belly

a foodie as Elowen.”

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

on one bed

softening as he watched them tuck into their food, a wave of melancholy and guilt washing over him. “Evelyn, I’m sorry, when you fell

and quickly reassured him, “Mr. Gordon, don’t blame yourself. We’re so grateful for what you’ve done. With your condition, jumping in wouldn’t have helped. Besides, you were the one

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Callum had been incredibly helpful in her

she couldn’t help but feel like

was Lysander who pulled Evelyn ashore. You’re probably more grateful to him right now,” Callum said, his gaze dropping slightly, as if he had missed

of Lysander’s name, Thalassa felt a heaviness in her chest

would race uncontrollably whenever he drew near, leaving her unsure of her true feelings for

hadn’t been for my mom nearly drowning, doubt he would have jumped in,”

Her words w

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