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.

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

Frederic was taken aback!

was resolute in spending his life entangled with the

Evadne was far superior to many women in the world, she was, after all, just

Well said indeed!” Hamilton, on the other hand, was extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on the back so vigorously

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

you, Chad.” Thaddeus

some reason, the phrase “successful

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

matter how great it is overseas, it’s

years, and the journey is long. I wouldn’t want you to tire yourself out. Perhaps, before long, when my

gave no outward sign of his feelings, but

Good! If you can come back, that

don’t push yourself. I know about

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

chatted a little longer before

to come back? Is that true?” Frederic’s eyes brightened

respond, Mr. Murray knocked and entered

Evadne. Mr. Jareth and

is

and before he could say anything else, Evadne

was firmly

if they were making a

hid timidly behind the man, her pale face blushing

together, feeling a bit annoyed but unable to say

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

what is this?”

tightly interlocked. It was so tight and the shock in his heart was no joke. “Uncle Frederic.” Jareth’s smile was full of

The crowd was stunned.

on her

the 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 body tensed, “Jareth, what do you mean

took a deep breath, lifted the hand that was entwined with Marilla’s,

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

Thaddeus both facepalmed. Who taught him

couldn’t stand it anymore. She

a good man, a good husband, for Marilla! I will treat her well, even better than Thaddeus treats Ms. Evadne. I swear on my

coldly glanced at Jareth, who was

him and thought, “Better than me treating

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

he had been holding this in for a long

and thought, “Poor kid,

I don’t doubt your

had weathered the storm of business for more than thirty years,

“Thaddeus!”

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

stroked his sister’s face, softly saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore. Your sister–in–law saved

Thaddeus was

“That’s good.”

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

trembled. She bit

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