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.

Aaron, who were working at Elmsworth, and Nydia, who was in class,

gathered together, only

blue?” Nydia, the least

but with the young masters present, it was not appropriate for

only thing he could do was to keep

had was to stand

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

moments of fighting against criminals as performing

Aaron looked at Cassius anxiously, the atmosphere

frosted over, his strong jawline tense, he remained

nudged

accident wasn’t serious. She’s just got

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,

annoying. Are you treating

frowned, irritated, “Evadne is our sister. It’s only right that we take care of her. We would stay even if

is more important than Evadne.”

to take care of Evadne. You guys should go home and rest.” Nydia and Jason exchanged a tacit look, their eyes

I’ve informed the boss

of regret, “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

involved in the cut–throat situation like other wealthy families

worked together, their bond enviable to

it, but what about you? Do you have something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor with a keen intuition, noticed something off about

some other

the hospital room door,

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

to his little sister, bending down to

my princess. I’ll come back to see you

eyes, only responding in a weak voice, “I’m okay. I’m fine.

softest part of Cassius‘ heart, and his eyes filled with tears,

towards the underground parking

he reached his car, Chasel’s voice rang

“Cassius.”

deep breath, and slowly turned to face

in the parking lot

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

state

right now to

Cassius composed himself,

eyes

gazes met, their

his fingers gently brushing against Cassius‘

skipped a

about your sister.

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

spreading in his heart, his ears quickly

so I won’t ask

smile returning, “Seems like I won’t be able to go back at the moment. I’ll just go to the dealership and get a car

could finish, Cassius‘ breathing became heavy, he grabbed

contracted,

some time to take

we get back to Silverlake Harbor, you can

sleeping heavily for two days, not eating

He was quite

in pain than see Thaddeus suffer

Abernathy’s life

your boss

sounding very concerned, “Is he awake?

Abernathy has taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon replied in a gloomy

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

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