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.

fist, his eyes filled with determination, “But I’ve made up my mind to win Evadne back, no

Frederic was taken aback!

his son was resolute in spending his life entangled with the

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 one woman turn

other hand, was extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on the back

silence on the phone, followed by a chuckle and words of encouragement. “Good, it’s great that you have this mindset.

Chad.” Thaddeus responded

reason, the phrase “successful reunion”

overseas? I hear the beaches there are stunning. When are you

great it is overseas,

wouldn’t want you to tire yourself out. Perhaps, before long, when my health improves a bit, we’ll be able to meet

outward sign of his feelings,

Good! If you can come back, that

push yourself. I know

come and visit you. It’s just a matter of a few hours, especially with a private jet. It won’t

grandson chatted a

just say he’s planning to come back? Is that true?” Frederic’s eyes

he could respond, Mr. Murray knocked and entered the

Miss Evadne. Mr. Jareth

Marilla is

could say anything

was firmly holding

if they were making

timidly behind the man, her pale

them walk in together, feeling a bit annoyed but unable to

were clearly smitten with each other, and she couldn’t play the role of a

is this?”

and the shock in his heart

The crowd was stunned.

choked on her coffee, staring

past, the Fairhaven family would call Frederic as Mr. 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 out the speech

We are mutually attracted. I’m deeply in love with your daughter. My feelings for her are as deep as the Grand

facepalmed. Who taught him such

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

wasn’t the best person in the past, but I promise to be a good man, a good husband, for Marilla! I will treat her well, even better than Thaddeus treats Ms. Evadne. I swear on my life! I will give her

coldly glanced at Jareth, who was using Thaddeus as a reference, lacking

and thought, “Better than me treating Evadne? You can

was stiff,

he had been

sighed and thought, “Poor kid,

doubt your intentions.”

who had weathered the storm of business for more

“Thaddeus!”

to the bedside with small steps, blinking her clear eyes, “Jareth said your head was injured. How are

doesn’t hurt anymore. Your sister–in–law saved me. She took great care of

being touched. Even though Thaddeus

“That’s good.”

Thaddeus‘ side? Can you take care of him until he is

She

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