Chapter 325

At the crack of dawn, Jareth hurried to the hospital after tucking Marilla into bed, meeting up with members from both the Ashbourne and Abernathy

families.

Hamilton, being the elderly patriarch,‘was exhausted. Thus, Frederic helped him to rest in a comfortable hospital room.

“Hey Cassius, I just finished questioning that son of a bitch.”

Cassius stepped into the hallway to take a call from Aaron, “I’m a seasoned detective with years of experience. I knew right off the bat that guy was hiding something. But he’s as stubborn as a bull, refusing to confess!”

“What did he say?” Cassius asked, his voice deep and steady.

“He claimed that he attacked Myra because he was once a die–hard fan. When Myra retired from showbiz after that scandal, he harbored resentment, feeling that she had deceived his feelings.

What a load of rubbish! Myra was a stunningly beautiful actress in her prime. He is just resentful when he couldn’t own her!” Aaron vented his frustrations to his elder brother.

Cassius frowned, “Get to the point.”

“Sorry, Cassius. I got carried away by my anger,” Aaroh apologized, then continued in a low voice, “He claimed that seeing Myra in the limelight again reminded him of his past heartbreak, which triggered his impulsive attack on her. But this is utter nonsense. There’s no way I’d believe him. He was definitely instigated by someone!”

“Your overnight investigation aligns with my suspicion.” Cassius responded in a calm tone.

“Cassius, there’s no other way. The evidence I’ve gathered so far only points to this. Besides, this guy is cunning. His phone is ‘squeaky clean, showing no sign of anyone pulling his strings. I suspect he has another phone and has planned everything meticulously.”

Cassius responded, “You need to dig deeper into this man’s background. If someone has bought him off, he wouldn’t have done this only once. There must be other victims.”

“What if this is his first time?” Aaron asked.

Cassius narrowed his eyes, replying coldly, “Then I wouldn’t believe his confession. Everything seems too coincidental, clearly a set–up. Whoever is plotting against Myra, I must investigate thoroughly.”

“I understand, Cassius. I won’t let our family be wronged without reason.”

Aaron paused, then asked hesitantly, “How’s Thaddeus doing?”

“He’s still critical.” Cassius’s voice tightened.

“Oh.” Aaron was at a loss for words.

“But I believe he’ll pull through, because Evadne is performing a craniotomy on him. The surgery has been going on for five hours already.”

“What?”

Aaron almost choked, “A craniotomy? Does Evadne think a human head is as easy to open as a watermelon? Gosh, Cassius, Evadne’s way of getting back at her ex–husband is quite unique!”

“We have to trust Dr. Eve’s medical skills. Opening up a human head probably isn’t much harder than slicing a watermelon for her.” Cassius thought of his multi–talented younger sister and a fond smile graced his lips.

“Dr Eve?”

Aaron was stunned, then exclaimed, “The miracle–working surgeon that’s been featured in papers and magazines multiple times, who’s saved lives from the jaws of death is Evadne?”

Cassius nodded proudly, “That’s our little sister.”

Aaron’s jaw dropped in disbelief.

“Damn, she’s badass!”

The next day, at 9 a.m.

the Abernathy Group gathered outside the operating room again. Frederic was lending support to Hamilton

home with Glynnis. Hamilton despised her, and she didn’t care about Thaddeus’s well–being. So, she didn’t bother pretending and chose to go home and get

come out

gaze fixed on the operating room. His heart was filled

minor surgeries. Even a day or a night of operation

comforted his father with a gentle pat on his back, “Don’t worry. Evadne is stronger and more capable

long. Can her small body take it? Is she tired? Has she had time to

it wasn’t for his son holding him back, he would’ve burst into

you were worried about

“That lad did save my darling this

to keep their secret, so he didn’t mention that it wasn’t the first time Thaddeus had

if I may

“Thad! Thad!”

interrupted by a

and tense atmosphere in the hallway shifted. The Abernathy

heels, was teary–eyed as

how did

stern, “This is

her face to meet his gaze, her eyes filled with

Jareth was taken aback.

bond of over twenty years had been severed. He could no longer see any trace of trust or

Jareth away fiercely, and rushed straight over to

Frederic! How’s Thad doing? Has he

round face pale and haggard. Her eyes were red and swollen, and coupled with

the crying woman in front of

Jareth’s younger sister, Edith, the

house. She and Thaddeus have always had a good relationship, like siblings. Later, Edith went

year.

sister.” Hamilton understood, but

always cared about

her words. “When I heard about the accident last night, I was so heartbroken I wanted to come over immediately, but

have a

gratitude and admiration. “Thank you for caring about Thaddeus. It’s

were children, Thad and I still have

always be there for

meaning of her words

face

in front of the Abernathy family

sister have feelings for Thaddeus too?” Emeric was one for

scene.

so,” Cassius

for this Edith? Not

I know

Acacia, he only had eyes for her, even if his own sister was a beauty. Now that he’s moved on, his

know what these young ladies are thinking. What’s so good about the Abernathy boy that

more handsome and thoughtful than Thaddeus. The Fairhaven family is quite reputable. Why not consider one of

tightened, and his gaze flickered. “I’m

What did you say?” Emeric’s eyebrows

I mean is, Ms. Edith is not

lips. “Haven’t you noticed that Ms. Edith’s

things difficult.”

like me, all they care about is

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