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.

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

the Ashbourne siblings seldom gathered together, only Bennett,

have a car accident out of the blue?” Nydia, the

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

thing he could do was to keep his feelings hidden, his gaze never leaving Nydia

had was to stand silently behind her,

than mine. How could she rear–end someone? Normally, others would not even be

never even frowned in critical moments of fighting against criminals

at Cassius anxiously,

jawline tense,

nudged him,

wasn’t serious. She’s just got some scratches and

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

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

is more important than Evadne.” Arnold and

I can stay with Jason to take care of Evadne. You guys should go home and rest.” Nydia and Jason exchanged a

free too. I’ve informed the boss

for her. Now that she needs someone by her side, it’s my duty to be there.

in the cut–throat situation like other

worked together, their bond

you’ve asked us to do it, but what about you? Do you have something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off about Cassius. It seemed

other

hospital room door, hesitated for a

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

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

come back to see you soon.”

responding in a weak voice,

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

underground parking

his car, Chasel’s voice rang out from

“Cassius.”

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

in the parking

was bright enough for Chasel to see the redness and tears

unruffled state

right now to others, his fragile countenance was utterly

himself, his deep gaze

squinted his eyes slightly

met, their

his fingers

heart skipped a beat,

understand. You’re worried about your sister.

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

his

you’re busy, so I won’t ask you

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

Cassius‘ breathing became heavy, he grabbed Chasel’s wrist

pupils contracted, his heart

spare some time to

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

been sleeping heavily for two days, not

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

one in pain than see Thaddeus suffer like

Mrs. Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s life

your boss

check in, sounding very concerned, “Is he awake? I’m

has taken his medicine and is

he started. We should take him

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