hapter 392

“Bennett, the mess I’ve caused this time, the debts i owe, I’ll never be able to repay them in this lifetime.”

With that, Evadne closed her eyes in anguish, sobbing uncontrollably in Cassius‘ arms.

They had seen their little sister cry before.

In fact, they had seen her shed tears countless times since their childhood. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that their little sister, despite the image of a fierce and proud queen that she projected to the outside world as the Ashbourne family’s young miss, was just a ordinary girl who was fragile and needed affection.

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But this time was different.

They could sense that the blow to Evadne was not a normal one. It might take a long time for her to recover from this painful emotional state.

On the way there, Arnold and Bennett had already learned the full details of the whole incident.

Jason was severely injured, but thankfully, he had preserved his life and had the possibility of recovery.

However, the girl named Erica had almost lost all signs of life when she was taken to the ICU.

Evadne was on the verge of kneeling down, begging the doctors to save Erica’s life.

They all prayed silently, hoping that the brave and unfortunate girl could survive this ordeal.

“Big bro, I heard that Jason is also seriously injured. Have you informed the Dempsey family?” Arnold asked with concern.

Cassius‘ expression slowly darkened, “Jason repeatedly asked me to keep this matter secret from his parents before he was taken to the operating room. His parents are getting old, and Mrs. Dempsey has been in poor health. If they know about this, they might not be able to accept it, and this might worsen her condition.”

“But with Jason’s injuries, it will take at least a few months of rest to recover, right? Keeping it a secret for a day or two is one thing, but it’s bound to come out if we wait too long,” Arnold pointed out.

“In that case, let’s wait until the surgery is done. Then, we will inform the Dempseys when all aspects of the his situation are stable. By then, they might find it easier to accept.” Elvis suggested seriously.

“Brothers! You’re all here?!” Aaron rushed over, looking flustered.

All brothers finally gathered, each of them excelling in their own fields. Now, standing together, they seemed capable of summoning dragons for Evadne. But even with all her brothers present, they couldn’t comfort Evadne.

How could they console her?

A delicate young girl took a bullet meant for her; witnessing Erica fall right before her eyes. Anyone with a shred of conscience would be engulfed in overwhelming guilt, unable to escape its grip

“Aaron, weren’t you supposed to give your statement at the police station?”

Elvis froze when he noticed a tall figure standing a few steps away.

At some point, Thaddeus, with his upright and unmoving figure like a pine tree, stood a few steps away. He silently watched, not disturbing the harmonious atmosphere of the family.

Gordon stood silently behind him, looking at the group of men, couldn’t help but feel anxious for Thaddeus.

Even if Thaddeus and Mrs. Abernathy had reconciled, the life ahead of them would not be easy.

The Ashbourne brothers looked at Thaddeus with complex expressions.

Evadne wiped her red eyes and walked towards the man with heavy steps.

Thaddeus watched her coming closer, his heart pounding like a drum.

“Are you okay? Have you taken care of your injuries?” He asked, his voice hoarse.

Evadne didn’t answer his question. She just met his worried gaze, saying, “Erica is still in the emergency room.”

“Okay, she’ll be fine. I’ll wait with you. We’ll wait together.”

comforted her gently, his fingers curling inwards, suppressing the

asked,

afternoon. She told me about your

worries

lost consciousness, couldn’t help but feel her entire body tense up, shaking even more

tell

instinctively reached for the pocket of her jacket,

jacket and draped it over her shoulders, wrapping his arms

didn’t resist, her gaze

her thoughts were occupied by Erica and Jason. She didn’t have the energy to concern herself with

that person?” Evadne asked

and rny men have blocked the entire Elmsworth–every transportation hub, airport, high–speed rail, highway Even if he grew wings and could fly, I could

eyes flashed with anger, “Abuse of firearms, intentional causing harm, attending murder. Multiple charges, he can only repay with

again before Evadne’s eyes,

covered her ears

His heart ached as he gently wrapped his

okay, don’t be sacred.” His hand gently patting her trembling back, his jawline tenser by

just an ordinary man. He could feel pain and he would want to

scene, their expressions resembled a spilled palette,

furrowed his brow, about to step forward, but he was held back

know you don’t like Thaddeus, and I don’t like him

have to admit that if it weren’t for him tonight, we

look

couple for three years, after all. There was no question of who was taking advantage of whom. If anything, Thaddeus probably had his fill during those three years. He probably took more than enough

Bennett were all stunned into

couldn’t believe that Elvis was

one who

that despite Elvis‘ fiery temper, he has his own set of standard when it came to matters of

then, the

rushed towards the

closely behind her, his gaze never leaving her for

Evadne’s eyes

gown and gloves were covered in

around, their eyes fixed on

she was brought in, it was already too late.”

“Ms. Evadne,

We did our best.

a doctor herself, knew how cruel those words could

Ashbourne family bowed their heads in sorrow, and Bennett removed his military cap, silently

stepped into

unable to

that can’t be. Erica was so strong, how could this happen?” Evadne grabbed the doctor’s arm,

“Evadne, calm down, please!”

have been much pain. People can’t

relative, not even

pain of regret

she was

fault. I

streamed down Evadne’s face, washing over her slender jawline. She poked at her chest with her fingertips, as if wishing they were a knife that could brutally

down, his heart aching,

again, she found herself lying in a hospital

handling the aftermath, with Arnold and Elvis

“Elvis.” Evadne called softly.

Elvis sat by her bedside,

phone is broken and I can’t turn

leave it to

“Even if the phone is smashed to pieces, as

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