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CHAPTER 435
Evelyn stared after her for a moment, her thoughts a tangled mess. For some reason, Tedmond’s words began ringing in her head again, ruining her appetite. She knew she wouldn’t be able to eat anything.Trying to force herself, she reached for the food and put it in her mouth. As she chewed, the taste barely registered. Her thoughts flew elsewhere.Tedmond had blamed her for his mother’s death, and he wasn’t wrong.The memories came uninvited, one after another, like ghosts rising from the shadows of her mind.She remembered that woman: quiet, graceful, too calm and elegant for her own good.That woman, so gentle, walked around the house with her head slightly bowed and her hands folded neatly in front of her…never raised her voice, never fought back.Evelyn had hated her from the first day.There was something about the calmness in her eyes, that unshakable peace, that made Evelyn feel small and invisible.She looked more like the lady of the house, so graceful and composed that guest
CHAPTER 434
“Evelyn, what happened?” Adeline asked as soon as Evelyn returned to the table.Evelyn didn’t answer. Her face was pale, her hands trembling slightly as she pulled out a chair and sat down. The room still felt heavy, as if Tedmond’s presence lingered in the air.Adeline reached for her arm. “Evelyn?”Evelyn flinched at the touch and quickly reached for her cutlery instead.“Nothing,” she muttered, her voice faint and unsteady. “It’s… nothing.”She forced a piece of food into her mouth, but her hands shook so much that the fork rattled against the plate. Adeline frowned, exchanging a worried glance with Neil across the table.“Nothing? Evelyn, you look like you just saw a ghost,” Adeline said softly.Evelyn didn’t respond. Her eyes were unfocused, staring at the plate but seeing something else…Tedmond’s eyes, his expression, that cold, commanding tone that had stripped her bare. She still couldn’t understand how he had frightened her so much.She had faced powerful people before, men
CHAPTER 433
Tedmond’s eyes lingered on Evelyn, sharp enough to cut through steel. The calm that had once cloaked him began to peel away, replaced by a cold, seething glare that made the air in the room feel heavy. Disgust flickered across his face, undeniable, raw, unrestrained.Evelyn froze under his stare. For the first time, her anger faltered. Her lips parted, but no sound came. A shiver crawled up her spine as she realized just how terrifying that look on his face was.Tedmond rose slowly from his seat, every movement deliberate. The chair legs scraped against the floor, a sharp sound that made Evelyn flinch. When he stood to his full height, he towered over her. He wasn’t that small boy she had once dismissed or ignored.No, this man radiated cold authority that pressed down on everyone around him.Evelyn’s breath hitched. For the first time, she truly saw him, not the child she had pushed aside, but the man he had become.Tedmond stepped closer, his shadow swallowing hers. His eyes burned
CHAPTER 432
Tedmond slowly lifted his gaze to Evelyn, his expression unreadable. He arched a brow, his voice calm and steady, almost mocking in its composure.“And why,” he asked evenly, “shouldn’t I be here? What exactly do you mean by that?”His words only stoked Evelyn’s fury. Her hands clenched at her sides, and her voice rose, sharp and raw with emotion.“You dare ask me that?” she snapped. “After everything, you stand there and act like you belong here?”The room seemed to tense around them. Other diners turned subtly in their seats, the sharp edge of Evelyn’s voice cutting through the air like glass.Tedmond remained still, his face unshaken, his gaze fixed on hers. His composure only fueled her anger.“You—” she pointed at him, her voice breaking into a yell. “You’re the reason all of this started! Do you think I can forget?”For a moment, her anger overwhelmed the silence between them. But then, almost against her will, her thoughts shifted to something else—something far more painful.H
CHAPTER 431
“Our dish has just been handed over to us after hours.” Neil scoffed, his eyes brimming with anger.They had been waiting far too long, and even those who had arrived later were already eating. He couldn’t understand why their main course was delayed.Neil’s gaze swept across the table, landing on the spread of side dishes and appetizers already laid out. His stomach growled, and his mouth watered as he stared at the plates. Leaning forward, his eyes practically glued themselves to the roasted platter in front of him.Tedmond noticed the way Neil was practically drooling and sighed. “Don’t even think about it. We can’t start until the main course is here.”“Why not?” Neil snapped, irritation spilling into his words. “It’s food. We’re hungry. Why can’t we just eat what’s here? What’s the point of letting it sit here getting cold while we starve?”Tedmond’s tone remained calm and steady. “Because those are starters, not the main course. If we fill ourselves now, we won’t have room later
CHAPTER 430
Evelyn stepped into the restroom first. With the heavy eye bags under her eyes, she knew she had to do something about her appearance before meeting Hino. The more presentable she looked, the better her chances of getting him to recognize her.After all, back when he had come all those times, she had always been well dressed and composed.Inside, she noticed a woman standing by the large mirror, carefully retouching her makeup. A vanity case lay open on the counter, filled with beauty products. Evelyn hesitated, then approached her with a polite smile.“Excuse me,” Evelyn said softly, her voice laced with exhaustion. “Would you mind lending me a concealer? I… need to cover these.” She gestured faintly toward the dark circles under her eyes.The woman turned, lips curling into a knowing smile. Without hesitation, she held out a sleek tube of concealer. “Of course. We all have those days.”“Thank you,” Evelyn murmured.She dabbed the makeup under her eyes, blending carefully until her r
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