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.

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

Frederic was taken aback!

resolute in spending his life entangled with the Ashbourne

women in the world, she was, after all, just

said indeed!” Hamilton, on the other hand, was extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on the back so vigorously that he almost made

moment 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

Chad.” Thaddeus responded

some reason, the phrase

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

it is overseas, it’s not

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

of his feelings, but his

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

concern, “But don’t push yourself. I know about

can’t come back, I won’t hold it against you. I can always come and visit you. It’s just

and grandson chatted a

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

he could respond, Mr. Murray knocked

Miss Evadne. Mr.

is

anything else,

hand was firmly

they were making

timidly behind the man, her

walk in together, feeling a bit

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

is this?”

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

The crowd was stunned.

on her coffee,

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

was entwined with Marilla’s, and voiced out the

Frederic! Marilla and I 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

and Thaddeus both facepalmed. Who taught him such cheesy

please stop. It’s embarrassing.” Marilla couldn’t stand it anymore. She

Evadne. I swear on my life! I will give her happiness that all women in the world would envy! I love Marilla, please let me marry her!”

Jareth, who was using

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

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

clear that he had been

and thought, “Poor kid,

doubt your

for more than thirty years, was almost overwhelmed by this sudden

“Thaddeus!”

her clear eyes, “Jareth said

stroked his sister’s face, softly saying, “It doesn’t hurt

Even though Thaddeus was her brother,

“That’s good.”

gently, and asked eagerly, “Evadne, can you please stay by Thaddeus‘ side? Can you take care of him until he is discharged from

heart trembled. She

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