His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 606

The news was a cause for celebration, yet the air hung heavy with silence.

Evadne paused, her voice even, "Aaron told me that Elspeth was a mess before the execution. She was so scared she lost control of the bladder, couldn't even walk. They had to drag her to the execution chamber. It was quite the spectacle."

Thaddeus' lips barely moved, his voice a hoarse whisper, "Was it lethal injection or a firing squad?"

"Injection."

Evadne locked eyes with the man's deep gaze, her lips curling slightly, "A quick bullet would have been too kind. She writhed in agony for ten minutes after the poison hit her system, before her heart finally stopped. Tied to a chair, with limbs stiff and face distorted, those brief ten minutes were far from enough to atone for her sins, but at least she got what she deserved."

Thaddeus' eyelids drooped slowly, a tumult of emotions rising and falling in his chest.

Elspeth was gone. He should have been overjoyed, but the delayed gratification left him less thrilled than he had anticipated.

"After her death, the court notified Frederic to claim the body for cremation. Technically, they were still married, so he was her next of kin. But he refused to show up, so they had no choice but to send Elspeth's body to the crematorium."

Evadne's lips twisted into a sardonic smile, "You'd think after all they'd been through, and after she bore heirs for the Abernathy family, Frederic could at least see her off one last time. It's a pity, really."

"Hmph! If he had gone to pick up that witch's body, he might as well quit being CEO and start managing a landfill!"

Hamilton's eyes sparkled as he slapped his thigh, "Anyway, my grandson has avenged a deep-seated vendetta, and that's cause for a grand celebration. Murray, tell the chef to prepare some extra special dishes tonight, and open a fine bottle of wine to celebrate properly!"

Murray was in high spirits also, "Right away, sir. I'll see to it immediately."

"And while you're at it, send someone to buy some fireworks to set off at the gate. We need to clear the bad air!"

Thaddeus couldn't help but smile, "Grandpa Hamilton, that's not necessary. Besides, this place is so secluded, where would you even find fireworks around here? Don't trouble Murray with such a task."

"Murray, there's a fireworks shop about three miles from Grandpa's mansion. I used to buy them there for him. You can send someone; they should still be open," Evadne offered with a sweet grin.

Thaddeus looked at Evadne, surprised and secretly impressed.

Used to? When had she been doing all this without him noticing?

Murray gave Evadne a thumbs-up, "When it comes to knowing Mr. Hamilton Abernathy, no one compares to Ms. Ashbourne. You’re not just his granddaughter-in-law, you’re like his own flesh and blood."

Flattered by the compliment, even the usually confident Evadne intertwined her fingers, blushing.

"Indeed, my Ilana has always been so devoted to me. No one in the Abernathy family comes close to her." Hamilton mused, his gaze falling on Thaddeus' bewildered face with a hint of reproach, "You probably don't even know all my habits or what I like, but Ilana knows them by heart. During your three years of marriage, Ilana often visited to keep me company. I love fireworks, especially during the holidays. Ilana always tried her hardest to indulge my whims. She was with me through many lonely days. It's just a shame that an old man like me, half in the grave already, couldn't do more for her. You'll have to make it up to Ilana for me, Thaddeus. Take extra good care of her, you hear?"

"Grandpa Hamilton." Thaddeus' voice caught, his throat tight with emotion.

"Grandpa Hamilton, Thaddeus has always been good to me, exceptionally so."

Evadne quickly soothed Hamilton, her playful smile returning, "Besides, spending time with you has always been my pleasure. I've learned so much from you, and every visit is like stealing a bit of your wisdom. Bet you didn't see that coming, huh?"

Before her voice trailed off, a tall shadow loomed over her. Suddenly, a firm hand cradled her lower back, pressing her close to his warm chest.

Evadne melted into his embrace, her breath hitching as Thaddeus' lips claimed hers in a fervent kiss, his eyes filled with longing and tenderness. He didn't care that Grandpa was watching; he was openly passionate and possessive.

Hamilton and Murray were beside themselves with excitement, their hearts racing with joy!

Thaddeus had always been reserved, less of worldly wisdom, difficult to get along. Hamilton had half a mind to take him to a psychiatrist when he was younger but feared it would damage his pride.

But now, Evadne had changed him completely!

"No. Grandpa's right here," blushing, Evadne tried to push him away gently.

"Grandpa's family, not a stranger."

Thaddeus tightened his hold on her waist, blurting out without hesitation, "Besides, why should I hide my affection for my wife?"

Evadne's lips trembled with shyness, her heart stirred by his earnest words.

Once, he had been too timid to even say the word “wife”, as if he was too shy to speak it out loud.

But he didn't realize that all he needed to do was take one bold step closer to her. Their hearts would like Roche's limit, willing to shatter just to touch each other deeply.

"Ahem, Murray! Aren't the birds in the backyard due for feeding? Let's go. Let's feed the birds!" Hamilton chuckled, a gleeful smile spreading across his face.

"Yes, Mr. Hamilton Abernathy!" Murray's smile was just as wide.

The couple’s swollen lips slowly parted, Evadne’s lipstick smeared in disarray.