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.

working at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who

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

Evadne have a car accident out of the blue?”

wanting to comfort her, but with the young masters present,

he could do was to keep

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

is a racing queen. Her driving skills are no worse than mine. How could she rear–end someone? Normally, others would

disquiet. He had never even frowned in critical moments of fighting against criminals as performing the tasks. But now he was at a loss

at Cassius anxiously, the atmosphere in the

strong jawline tense, he remained silent for a long

Arnold nudged him,

just got

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.

your words are really annoying.

“Evadne is our sister. It’s only right that we take care of her. We would

important than Evadne.”

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

informed

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 I. What kind of

the cut–throat situation

always worked together, their

have something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off about Cassius.

other

door, hesitated

the oversized hospital gown, lying still on the bed with her eyes

quietly over to his little sister,

come back

only responding in a

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

parking lot with

as he reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang

“Cassius.”

halt, took a deep breath, and slowly turned to

in the parking

was bright enough for Chasel to see the redness and tears in Cassius‘ eyes

unruffled state got stirred

right now to others, his fragile countenance was utterly

Cassius composed himself, his deep gaze fixed

eyes

gazes met,

hand, his fingers gently brushing

skipped a beat, his

understand. You’re worried about your sister. I

me, don’t do anything stupid. Don’t make your princess

an indescribable emotion spreading in his heart, his ears quickly flushing

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

won’t be able to go back at the moment. I’ll just go to the

became heavy,

pupils contracted, his

some time to take

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

been sleeping heavily for two days, not eating anything and

was quite anxious, praying every night for Thaddeus‘

be the one in pain than see Thaddeus

Mrs. Abernathy, Mr. Abernathy’s life was just

your boss

called to check in, sounding very concerned, “Is he

Abernathy has taken his medicine and

he started. We should take him to

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