Chapter 381

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Evadne was admitted to the ward, having IV drips. Physically and mentally worn out, she lay on the bed without a hint of sleepiness.

Cassius sat by her side, holding his sister’s foot on his lap, carefully tending to her ankle wound with a cotton swab.

It was only then that Evadne felt a twinge of pain. She furrowed her brows slightly, remaining silent.

“Evadne, you didn’t return to the Elmsworth villa or Skyrim last night. Where did you go?” Cassius asked softly, his hands trembling as he applied ointment to her wound. Evadne didn’t make any sound.

“Did you go to see Thaddeus?”

The man’s name was like a ticking bomb, and every time Cassius mentioned it, he was cautious. “Chasel said that you took him to see Thaddeus yesterday, and the meeting wasn’t pleasant. Then you received a phone call and left alone. Did you go to see him?”

“Cassius.”

After a while, Evadne finally focused her hollow eyes on Cassius‘ face, her voice hoarse, “I hate who I am now. I feel so cheap.”

“Silly girl, don’t belittle yourself.”

Cassius felt a pang of heartache, his breath hitched as he leaned closer to hug her, “Anyone who says a word against my sister will have to answer to me.”

The blood ties between siblings were more important than any other things.

All he wanted was for his sister to live a smooth and happy life.

Evadne sobbed in her brother’s arms, not understanding why she was so affected by the sight of Thaddeus and Acacia’s picture together.

It was as though her soul had been shattered.

At this moment, a nurse entered from outside the room.

“President Ashbourne, it’s time to change Ms. Ashbourne’s dressing.”

“Alright.”

Cassius let go of Evadne and stood up, his eyes filled with worry.

The nurse helped Evadne remove her loose hospital gown. Underneath, she was wearing a silver silk slip dress. Her exposed skin was as white as ivory, her arms, slender and fragile.

Even though Cassius had helped Evadnie dress and comforted her when she was little, she was now a grown woman, and it was necessary for him to leave the room during her dressing change.

Just as he was about to turn and leave the room, he caught sight of the numerous red marks on Evadne’s neck and collarbone. They were so vivid and glaring! They extended from her neck, all the way down to her chest. They were everywhere!

In an instant, Cassius was stunned. Adam’s apple bobbing, he rushed over, his fingers digging into her skin as he held her shoulder.

The nurse was startled. Seeing the dark expression on President Ashbourne’s face, she quickly excused herself.

“Evadne, did he touch you?”

Cassius stared at her, his voice hoarse, “Did Thaddeus touch you? Did you two?”

Evadne looked at him with dull eyes and pulled at her dry lips.

Her silence was her answer.

“Did he force you?” Cassius spat out the words through gritted teeth.

“No, I wanted to.”

There was a thunderous sound in Cassius‘ head as if his heart had collapsed.

When Cassius emerged from the room, his face was as dark as hell.

working at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was

only Bennett, who was

car accident out of the blue?” Nydia,

present, it was not appropriate for him, a

could do was to keep

for someone like him, the only right he had was to stand

racing queen. Her driving skills are no worse than mine. How could she rear–end someone? Normally, others would

disquiet. He had never even frowned in critical moments of fighting against criminals as performing the tasks. But now he was at a loss of what to do when it came to

and Aaron looked at Cassius anxiously,

frosted over, his strong jawline tense, he remained silent for a long

Arnold nudged

She’s just got some scratches and

to look after Evadne.

annoying. Are you treating us as

that we take care of her. We would

than

to do, but I don’t. I can stay with Jason to take care of Evadne. You guys should go home and rest.” Nydia and Jason exchanged a tacit look, their eyes

too. I’ve informed the

a sigh of regret, “As Evadne’s elder brother, I’ve never really done anything for her. Now that she needs someone by her side, it’s my duty to be there. Otherwise, what kind of brother am

been involved in the cut–throat situation like other

their

do?” Arnold, a prosecutor

have some other things to

room door,

dressing for her wound and donned the oversized hospital gown, lying still on the bed

he walked quietly over to his little sister, bending

come back

only responding in a weak

her feigned strength pierced the softest part of Cassius‘ heart, and his eyes filled with tears,

headed towards the underground parking lot

he reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang out from

“Cassius.”

a halt, took a deep breath, and slowly turned to face

the parking lot was

the redness and tears in Cassius‘ eyes that he tried to hide but

unruffled state got stirred

right now to others, his fragile countenance was

himself, his deep gaze

squinted his eyes slightly

met,

Chasellifted his hand, his fingers gently brushing against

skipped a

You’re worried about your sister. I completely understand

promise me, don’t do anything stupid. Don’t make your princess worry about you.

indescribable emotion spreading in his heart, his ears quickly flushing a

know you’re busy, so I won’t

like I won’t be able to go back at the moment. I’ll just go to the dealership and

Cassius‘ breathing became heavy, he

contracted, his heart

some time

chest, “When we get back to Silverlake Harbor, you can pick any car

had been sleeping heavily for two days, not eating anything

He was quite anxious, praying every night

pain than

Mrs. Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s life was just

how’s your boss

in, sounding very concerned, “Is he awake? I’m coming over.”

bother, Mr. Abernathy has taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon replied in a

since he started. We should take him to the hospital. I’ll

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