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.

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

gathered together, only Bennett, who was

out of the blue?” Nydia, the

her, but with the young masters present, it was not appropriate for him,

keep his feelings hidden, his gaze never leaving Nydia

him, the only right he had was to stand silently behind her, guarding her without a

she rear–end someone? Normally, others would not even

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

Aaron looked at Cassius anxiously, the atmosphere in

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

nudged him,

got some

look after Evadne. Let’s not tell this to our dad and his wives, since they are keeping Myra company.

words are really annoying. Are

sister. It’s only right that we take care of her. We would stay even if you didn’t

important than

of Evadne. You guys should go home and rest.”

free too. I’ve informed the boss

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

had never been involved in the cut–throat situation like other wealthy families would

worked together, their bond enviable to

prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off

some other things to attend

this, Cassius glanced at the hospital room door,

wound and donned the oversized hospital gown, lying still on the bed with her eyes closed. It

walked quietly over to his little sister, bending down

well, my princess. I’ll come back to

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

softest part of Cassius‘

underground parking lot with a somber

as he reached his car, Chasel’s voice

“Cassius.”

deep breath, and slowly turned to

lighting in the parking

Chasel to see the redness and tears in

unruffled state

now to others, his fragile countenance was

up?” Cassius composed himself, his deep

squinted his eyes slightly and

met, their breaths

fingers gently brushing against Cassius‘

skipped a

You’re worried about your sister. I completely understand

his ear, “But promise me, don’t do anything stupid. Don’t make

indescribable emotion spreading in his heart, his ears

know you’re busy, so I won’t ask you

playful smile returning, “Seems like I won’t be able to go back at the moment. I’ll just go to the dealership and get

breathing became heavy, he grabbed Chasel’s wrist

contracted, his

can spare some

we get back to

for two days, not eating anything

of him. He was quite anxious, praying every

one in pain

Mrs. Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s

your boss

concerned, “Is he awake? I’m

taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon replied in a gloomy

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

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