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.

Arnold and Aaron, who were working at Elmsworth, and

only Bennett, who was

a car accident out of the blue?” Nydia, the least courageous, was frightened,

to comfort her, but with the young masters present, it was not appropriate for him, a secretary, to act too

only thing he could do was to keep his feelings hidden, his gaze

like him, the only right he had was to stand

could she rear–end someone? Normally, others would not even be able to see her taillights:” Elvis was

even frowned in critical moments of fighting against criminals as performing the tasks. But now he was at a

Aaron looked at Cassius anxiously, the

handsome face was frosted over, his strong jawline tense,

nudged him, “Say

serious. She’s just got some scratches and a bit

take turns to look after Evadne.

annoying.

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

than Evadne.” Arnold and Aaron

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 boss at

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 kind

involved in the cut–throat situation like other wealthy families

always worked together, their bond enviable

Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off about Cassius. It seemed like he was suppressing some

have some other things

room door, hesitated for a bit, and then walked

dressing for her wound and donned the oversized hospital gown, lying still on the bed with her eyes closed. It was unclear whether she was asleep

to his little sister, bending down

come back to see you soon.”

responding in a weak voice, “I’m

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

parking lot with a

reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang out from

“Cassius.”

deep

the parking lot was

it was bright enough for Chasel to see the redness and tears in Cassius‘ eyes that he tried

unruffled state got stirred

to others, his fragile countenance was utterly

Cassius composed himself,

squinted his eyes slightly

met, their

hand, his fingers

skipped a

your sister. I completely understand your

anything stupid. Don’t make your princess worry about you. And don’t make me worry about

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

you’re busy, so I won’t ask

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 dealership,

Cassius‘ breathing became heavy,

contracted, his

spare some time

pressed his lips, pulling him closer to his chest, “When we get back to Silverlake Harbor, you

been sleeping heavily for two days,

of him. He was quite anxious, praying every night

one in pain than see Thaddeus

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

your

to check in, sounding very concerned,

taken his medicine and is

pills that Thad’s been taking? He’s been sleeping non–stop since he started. We should take him to the hospital. I’ll arrange it.

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