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.

Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was in class, all rushed over. Even

siblings seldom gathered together, only Bennett, who

the blue?” Nydia, the least courageous, was frightened,

with the young masters present, it was not appropriate for

thing he could do was to keep his feelings hidden,

he had was to stand silently behind her, guarding

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

moments of fighting against criminals as performing the tasks. But now he was at a loss of what

Aaron looked at Cassius anxiously, the atmosphere in the

strong jawline tense, he remained

nudged

got some scratches and a bit

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

are really annoying.

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

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

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

informed the boss

“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.

in the cut–throat situation like other wealthy families would

their bond enviable to

a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off

other things

door, hesitated for a bit,

Evadne had changed the dressing for her wound and donned the oversized hospital gown, lying still

quietly over to his

I’ll come back to see

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

softest part of Cassius‘ heart, and his eyes filled

towards the underground parking lot with

reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang out from

“Cassius.”

halt, took a deep breath, and

lighting in the parking lot

it was bright enough for Chasel to see the redness and tears in Cassius‘ eyes that he tried to hide but couldn’t

unruffled state

wasn’t aware that right now to others, his fragile countenance was

something up?” Cassius composed himself, his deep gaze

his eyes

met, their

his hand, his fingers

skipped a

your sister.

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

an indescribable emotion spreading in his heart,

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

to the dealership and get

could finish, Cassius‘ breathing became

pupils contracted, his heart

spare some

we get back to Silverlake Harbor, you can pick any car

heavily for two days, not eating anything and

was quite anxious, praying every

pain than see Thaddeus suffer like

Mr. Abernathy’s life was just

how’s your boss

very concerned, “Is he awake?

don’t bother, Mr. Abernathy has taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon replied in a gloomy

sleeping pills that Thad’s been taking? He’s been sleeping non–stop since he started. We should take him to the hospital. I’ll arrange it. It’ll

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