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.

who were working at Elmsworth, and Nydia,

Ashbourne siblings seldom gathered together, only

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

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

could do was to keep his feelings

only right he had was to stand silently behind

worse than mine. How could she rear–end someone? Normally, others would not even

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

Cassius anxiously, the

face was frosted over, his strong jawline tense, he

Arnold nudged him,

serious. She’s just got some scratches

spoke, his tone indifferent, “These days, I need you guys to take turns to look after Evadne. Let’s

your words are really annoying. Are you treating

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

important than Evadne.” Arnold and Aaron echoed

take care of Evadne. You

too. I’ve informed the boss at

“As Evadne’s elder brother, I’ve never really done anything for her. Now that she needs someone by her side,

involved in the cut–throat situation like other wealthy families

together, their bond

about you? Do you have something to do?” Arnold, a prosecutor

some other things

Cassius glanced at the hospital room door, hesitated for a

and donned the oversized hospital gown, lying still on the bed with her eyes closed.

over to his little sister, bending down

I’ll come back to see

a weak voice, “I’m

didn’t say these words; her feigned strength pierced the softest part of Cassius‘ heart, and his eyes filled

the underground parking

Chasel’s

“Cassius.”

halt, took a deep breath,

lighting in the parking lot was

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

his unruffled state

now to others, his fragile

himself, his

eyes slightly

gazes met,

his fingers gently brushing against Cassius‘

heart skipped a beat, his breath

understand. You’re worried about your sister. I completely

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

emotion spreading in his heart,

so I won’t ask you

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 later. It’ll be more

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

contracted, his

some time to

pulling him closer to his chest, “When we get back

sleeping heavily for two days,

quite anxious, praying every night

be the one in pain than see Thaddeus

Mr. Abernathy’s life was

how’s your

called to check in, sounding very concerned,

Mr. Abernathy has taken his medicine and is sleeping.” Gordon

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

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