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.

about Evadne’s accident, Arnold and Aaron, who were working at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was

siblings seldom gathered together, only Bennett,

a car accident out of the blue?”

present, it was not appropriate for him, a secretary, to act too

do was to keep his feelings hidden, his gaze never leaving

was to stand silently behind her,

she rear–end someone? Normally, others would not

of fighting against criminals as performing the tasks. But now he was at a loss

anxiously,

frosted over, his strong jawline tense,

nudged him,

got some scratches and a

himself from fury, Cassius 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

really annoying. Are you treating

frowned, irritated, “Evadne is our sister. It’s only right that we take care of her. We would stay even

important than Evadne.” Arnold and

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

informed the boss at

down the suggestion with 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 I. What

the cut–throat situation like other

their bond

Do you have something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition,

other things

hospital room door, hesitated

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

he walked quietly over to his little sister, bending down to gently kiss her

princess. I’ll come

eyes, only responding in a weak voice, “I’m okay. I’m

only she didn’t say these words; her feigned strength pierced the softest part of Cassius‘ heart, and his eyes filled

the underground parking lot with a somber

he reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang

“Cassius.”

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

the parking lot

the redness and tears in Cassius‘

his unruffled state

to others, his fragile countenance was utterly sexually

Cassius composed himself,

eyes slightly and

gazes met, their

his hand, his fingers gently brushing against Cassius‘ reddened

a beat, his

your sister. I completely understand your

seductive voice whispered in his ear, “But promise me, don’t do anything stupid. Don’t make your princess worry about

spreading in his heart, his ears quickly

won’t ask you to offer

won’t be able to 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? Maybe you could

breathing became heavy, he grabbed Chasel’s wrist

pupils contracted,

spare some

get back to Silverlake Harbor, you can pick any car from the underground

had been sleeping heavily for two days, not eating anything

of him. He was quite anxious, praying every night for Thaddeus‘ speedy

the one in pain

Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s life was

how’s your boss

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

Mr. Abernathy has taken his medicine and is

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

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