His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

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.

at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was

Ashbourne siblings seldom gathered together, only Bennett, who was in

car accident out of the blue?”

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

keep his feelings hidden, his gaze

someone like him, the only right he had was

skills are no worse than mine. How could she rear–end someone? Normally, others

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

anxiously, the atmosphere in the hallway

frosted over, his strong jawline tense, he remained

nudged

accident wasn’t serious. She’s just got some

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

your words are really annoying. Are you treating

is our sister. It’s only right that we

than Evadne.” Arnold and

care of Evadne. You guys should go home and rest.” Nydia and Jason

free too. I’ve informed the

“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 brother am

involved in the cut–throat situation like

always worked together, their bond enviable

prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off about Cassius. It seemed like he was suppressing some sort of

have some other things

glanced at the hospital room door, hesitated

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

eyelashes fluttered; he walked quietly over to his little sister, bending down

I’ll come back to see

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

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

the underground parking lot with a

he reached his car, Chasel’s voice

“Cassius.”

to a halt, took a deep breath,

lighting in the parking

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

unruffled state

aware that right now to others, his fragile

himself, his

eyes slightly and approached

met, their

his fingers gently brushing against Cassius‘ reddened

skipped a beat,

You’re worried about your sister. I completely understand

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

in his heart, his

busy, so I won’t ask you to offer me a

straightened up, his 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

he could finish, Cassius‘ breathing became heavy, he grabbed

pupils contracted,

can spare some time

pressed his lips, pulling him closer to his chest, “When we get back to Silverlake Harbor, you can pick any car from

heavily for two days, not eating anything and

took care of him. He was quite anxious, praying

rather be the one in pain

Mrs. Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s life

your

very concerned, “Is he awake? I’m coming over.”

Fairhaven, don’t bother, Mr. Abernathy has taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon

it medication or sleeping pills that Thad’s been taking? He’s been sleeping non–stop since he started. We should take