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.

aroma of the food

of the food made their stomachs

tad embarrassed, patting her belly

a foodie as

he maintained his genial

Thalassa before grabbing one for herself and starting to eat.

sat on one bed while

sorry, when you fell into the water, I should have been the first to jump in after you, but I curse my useless legs and

at him 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 who called

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Callum had been incredibly helpful in her

but feel like a burden to him.

more grateful to him right now,” Callum said, his gaze dropping slightly, as if he had missed his chance to be

Thalassa felt a heaviness in her chest akin

yet her heart would race uncontrollably whenever he drew near, leaving her unsure of her

my mom nearly drowning, doubt he would have

Her words w

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