Chapter 1435

"No! Never again!" Thalia swore. After finally hearing the words he longed for, Adam's solemn expression cracked, a surge of emotion breaking through. Even his eyes teared up. Thalia's heart softened at his shifting expression. Before she could say anything, she was pulled into a tight embrace. The familiar woody fragrance filled her nose. His lips pressed harshly against hers amid her daze; a trembling, searing kiss filled with unspoken restraint, as if seeking to pour out all the years of regret and longing. After a long while, when she was once again held tightly against his chest, the sound of his frantic heartbeat pounded in her ears. Then, she heard his voice, muffled against her neck, faintly choked with a trace of sobs. "Promise me you won't leave us again… You must keep your word… Celeste." Thalia could almost feel his crumbling emotions and reciprocated the hug. With a hoarse voice, she replied, "Okay…" At the end of the hallway, Hector leaned against the corner, liste