Chapter 329

“Son! What a surprise to hear from you!”

Frederic’s face lit up instantly, his warm tone contrasting sharply with his usually aloof and dignified demeanor:

Thaddeus fluttered his long lashes.

In his memory, his father had never spoken to him with such paternal affection, nor had he ever referred to him affectionately as “son“.

Only in the presence of his elder brother did he genuinely act like a doting father. So, in Frederic’s heart, was Elspeth the only woman he loved, and his elder brother the only son he cherished?

The irony was palpable, yet Thaddeus could say nothing.

“Dad, how have you been feeling?” Chad’s deep voice came over the line.

Chad’s voice was distinctive, resonating from his chest, clear even from a distance.

“I’m doing well, son. And you? How’s your health? Everything going smoothly? Any relapses?” Frederic had flown to the States last year to visit his eldest son but had been too tied up this year to make another trip.

“I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

Chad paused, then asked with concern, “I heard Thaddeus got hurt and is in the hospital. How is he? Is it serious?”

Thaddeus frowned slightly.

He didn’t resent his brother’s concern. It was just unexpected that his brother, who hadn’t returned to Elmsworth for over a decade and lived abroad, was aware of his current situation.

Frederic explained, “Thaddeus just had major surgery. He was unconscious for a few days, but he’s awake now.”

Chad asked, “Are you at the hospital to see Thaddeus?”

“Yes, your grandfather and I are in his room.”

“Could you pass the phone to Thaddeus? I’d like to speak with him.”

Frederic complied and walked over to hand the phone to Thaddeus. “Your brother wants to speak with you.”

Thaddeus hesitated before accepting the phone, holding it up to his ear. “Chad.”

“Thaddeus, I heard about your injury and I’m quite concerned. I wish I could fly back to see you.” Chad’s voice was filled with concern.

“Chad, I’m fine. You shouldn’t have to endure a long flight for my sake.”

Thaddeus managed a small smile, trying to reassure him. “I’m doing fine now. There’s nothing to worry about.”

“Your surgery was performed by Miss Evadne, wasn’t it?”

Thaddeus was taken aback. “Yes.”

“I know, Miss Evadne is my sister–in–law. You two divorced this year, but I didn’t expect her to put aside past disagreements to operate on you. Miss Evadne is truly forgiving and generous.”

Even though you two can’t be husband and wife anymore, given her noble character and kindness, you should still maintain a cordial relationship with her.” Chad’s voice held a hint of regret.

Thaddeus’s lips tightened.

His brother, though living abroad, seemed to know everything about his life.

where we are. I didn’t appreciate what I had. I brought this on myself, and I owe her so much.” Thaddeus clenched his fist, his eyes filled with determination, “But I’ve made up my mind to win Evadne back, no matter what it takes. My wife, in the past, was Evadne.

Frederic was taken aback!

his son was resolute in spending his life entangled

he couldn’t deny that Evadne was far superior to many women in the world, she was, after all, just a woman. Was it worth it to let

extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on the back so vigorously that

the phone, followed by a chuckle and words of encouragement. “Good, it’s great that you have this mindset. I wish you and Miss Evadne a successful

Chad.” Thaddeus responded

the phrase

the phone from Thaddeus, his voice bright and friendly. “Chad! How’s life overseas? I hear the beaches there are

is overseas,

journey is long. I wouldn’t want you to tire yourself out. Perhaps, before long, when my health improves a bit,

of his feelings,

If you can come back, that would be wonderful. We’d all be together

“But don’t push yourself. I

you. I can always come and visit you. It’s just a matter of a few hours, especially with a private jet. It

grandson chatted a

come back? Is that true?”

flickered, but before he could respond,

Mr.

is

aback, and before he could say anything else, Evadne and Jareth had already entered the

Jareth’s hand was

if they

hid timidly behind the man,

together, feeling a bit annoyed but unable to say

couldn’t play the role of a villain

what is

two young and beautiful figures, their fingers tightly interlocked. It was so tight and the shock in

The crowd was stunned.

her

Frederic. “Uncle Frederic” came as a surprise. It was far too intimate from the usual. Frederic’s entire

was entwined with Marilla’s, and voiced

in love with your daughter. My feelings for

both facepalmed. Who taught him such

stop. It’s embarrassing.” Marilla couldn’t stand it anymore. She squeezed his hand, her face flushed like a

treat her well, even better than Thaddeus treats Ms. Evadne. I swear on my life! I will give her happiness that all women in the world would envy! I love Marilla,

at Jareth, who was using Thaddeus as

and thought, “Better than

much in one breath, his expression was stiff, his speech was rapid, but his gaze was absolutely

was clear that he had been holding this in

sighed and thought, “Poor

doubt your

weathered the storm of business for more than thirty years, was almost overwhelmed

“Thaddeus!”

with small steps, blinking her clear eyes, “Jareth said your head was injured. How are you? Does

“It doesn’t hurt

touched. Even though Thaddeus was her brother, he felt a pang of

“That’s good.”

by Thaddeus‘ side? Can you take care of him until he is discharged from the hospital? With you by his side, he will be very happy, and

heart trembled. She bit her

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