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.

hearing about Evadne’s accident, Arnold and Aaron, who were working at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was in class, all rushed over. Even Elvis raced to the

siblings seldom gathered together, only Bennett, who was in the army, was

car accident out of the blue?”

watched her, wanting to comfort her, but with the young masters present, it was not appropriate

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

the only right he had was to stand silently

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

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

Cassius anxiously, the atmosphere in the

was frosted over, his strong jawline tense, he remained

nudged him,

just got some scratches

while of recovering 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

are really annoying. Are you treating us as

right that we

more important than Evadne.” Arnold and

of you have work to do, but I don’t. I can stay with Jason to take care of Evadne. You guys should

I’ve informed the

her. Now that she needs someone by her side, it’s my

involved in the cut–throat situation like other

their bond enviable to

something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something

some other things to

at the hospital room door, hesitated for a bit, and then

for her wound and donned the oversized hospital gown, lying still on the bed with her

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

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

didn’t open her eyes, only responding in a weak voice, “I’m okay. I’m

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

underground parking

reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang out

“Cassius.”

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

the parking lot was

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

his unruffled state

right now to others, his fragile countenance was

up?” Cassius composed himself, his deep gaze fixed on

eyes slightly

gazes met, their

his fingers gently brushing against Cassius‘

a

your sister.

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

felt an indescribable emotion spreading in his heart, his ears

you’re busy, so I won’t

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,

he could finish, Cassius‘ breathing became heavy, he grabbed Chasel’s

pupils contracted,

some

get back

two days, not eating anything

quite anxious,

rather be the one in pain

Mr. Abernathy’s life was just too

your

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

medicine and

he started. We should take him to the hospital. I’ll arrange it. It’ll

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