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.

and Aaron, who were working at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was in class, all

seldom gathered together, only Bennett,

of the blue?” Nydia, the

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

do was to keep his feelings hidden, his

was to stand silently behind her, guarding her without a

skills are no worse than mine. How could she rear–end someone? Normally, others would not even be able to see her

moments of fighting against criminals as performing the tasks. But now he was at a loss of what to do when it came to

anxiously, the

strong jawline tense, he remained

nudged him,

She’s just got some scratches and a bit

tone indifferent, “These days, I need you guys to take turns to look after Evadne. Let’s not tell this to our dad and

words are really annoying. Are you treating us as

our sister. It’s only right that we

Cassius, nothing is more important than Evadne.” Arnold and

you have work 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

I’ve informed the boss at

she needs someone

been involved in the cut–throat situation like

worked together, their bond enviable to

you? Do you have something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off about Cassius. It seemed like he

have some other things to

door, hesitated for a bit, and then walked

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

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

my princess. I’ll come back to see you soon.”

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

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

headed towards the underground parking lot

his car, Chasel’s voice rang

“Cassius.”

halt, took a deep breath, and slowly turned

the parking

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

state

that right now to others, his fragile

himself,

squinted his eyes slightly

met, their breaths

fingers gently brushing against Cassius‘

skipped a beat, his

worried about 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 you. And don’t make me worry about

his heart, his ears

so I won’t ask you to

“Seems like I 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

became heavy, he

pupils contracted, his heart

some time to

pulling him closer to his chest, “When we get back

two days, not eating anything and only drinking

of him. He was quite anxious,

the one in pain than see Thaddeus suffer

Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s

how’s your

check in, sounding very concerned, “Is

taken his medicine and is

been sleeping non–stop since he started. We should take him to the hospital. I’ll arrange it. It’ll be completely

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