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

gathered together, only Bennett, who was in

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

with the young masters present,

he could do was to keep his

like him, the only right he had was to stand silently behind her, guarding

driving skills are no worse than mine. How could she rear–end someone? Normally, others would not even be able to see her taillights:” Elvis was equally

way to the hospital, he felt disquiet. He had never even frowned in critical moments of fighting against criminals as performing the

looked at Cassius anxiously, the atmosphere

was frosted over, his strong jawline

Arnold nudged

just got some scratches

a while of recovering himself from fury, Cassius finally spoke, his tone indifferent, “These days, I need you guys to take turns to look

really annoying. Are

that we take care of her. We would stay even

more important than Evadne.”

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

free too. I’ve informed the

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

never been involved in the cut–throat situation like

their

a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off about Cassius. It seemed like he

have some other things

this, Cassius glanced at the hospital room door, hesitated for a bit, and

gown, lying still on the bed

walked quietly over to his little sister, bending

my princess. I’ll come back to see you

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

these words; her feigned strength pierced the softest part of Cassius‘ heart, and his eyes filled

headed towards the underground parking lot with a

as he reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang out from behind

“Cassius.”

halt, took a deep breath, and

the parking

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

unruffled state got stirred

to others, his

up?” Cassius composed himself, his deep gaze

eyes

gazes met, their

Chasellifted his hand, his fingers gently

heart skipped a

about your

do anything stupid. Don’t make

his heart, his ears quickly flushing

won’t ask

at the moment. I’ll just go to the dealership and get a

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

contracted, his

can spare some time

closer to his chest, “When we get back to

had been sleeping heavily for two days, not eating anything and only

He was quite anxious, praying

the one in pain

Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s life was just

how’s your

to check in, sounding very concerned, “Is he

Abernathy has taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon

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

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