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.

accident, Arnold and Aaron, who were working at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was in class, all rushed over. Even Elvis raced

only Bennett, who was in the

a car accident out of the blue?” Nydia, the least courageous, was frightened, tears spinning in her

masters present, it was not appropriate for him, a secretary,

do was to keep his feelings hidden, his gaze

him, the only right he had was to stand silently

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

even frowned in critical moments of fighting against criminals as performing the

at Cassius anxiously, the

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

nudged him, “Say

got some scratches

finally spoke, his tone indifferent, “These days, I need you guys to take turns to look after Evadne. Let’s not tell this to our dad and his wives, since they are keeping Myra company. Evadne wouldn’t want

annoying. Are

sister. It’s only right that we take care of her. We

important than Evadne.” Arnold and Aaron

don’t. I can stay with Jason to take care of Evadne. You guys should go

informed the

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 I. What

never been involved in the

worked together, their bond enviable

but what about you? Do you have something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off

other things to

this, Cassius glanced at the hospital room door, hesitated for a

now, Evadne had changed the dressing for her wound and donned the oversized hospital gown, lying still on the bed

eyelashes fluttered; he walked quietly over to his little sister, bending

I’ll come back to see you soon.”

didn’t open her eyes, only responding in a weak voice, “I’m okay. I’m fine. Don’t

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

parking

Chasel’s voice rang out from behind

“Cassius.”

a deep

in the parking

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

state got stirred

wasn’t aware that right now to others, his fragile countenance was utterly

Cassius composed himself, his

his eyes slightly

met,

his fingers

heart skipped a beat, his breath

about your sister. I completely

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

felt an indescribable emotion spreading in his heart, his

so I won’t ask you to offer

go back at the moment. I’ll just go to the dealership and get a car later. It’ll be more convenient. Do you know any

Cassius‘ breathing became heavy, he

pupils contracted, his heart

can spare some time

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

had been sleeping heavily for two days,

was quite anxious, praying every night

be the one in pain than see Thaddeus suffer like

Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s

how’s your

very concerned, “Is he awake? I’m coming

Fairhaven, don’t bother, Mr. Abernathy has taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon replied in a

non–stop since he started. We should take him to the hospital.

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