Chapter 621

The air was thick with tension as the Ashbourne family gathered, their expressions icy and resolute, ready for what was to come.

Evadne’s gaze was sharp as a blade as she watched Avery approach, a surreal feeling washing over her. Who would have thought that the boy she grew up with, her childhood friend and confidant, would become her most formidable foe?

The playful nickname “Little Critter” they used to throw around in jest had become a cruel prophecy. He had morphed into a cold-blooded monster, capable of taking a life without batting an eye.

Avery’s handsome face was stoic as he drew closer, but upon reaching Evadne, his smile was genuine, pure, and unguarded.

“Evadne, I’m truly happy to see you,” he said, his voice light.

At his side, Thaddeus’ eyes clouded over, and his muscular arm instinctively wrapped around his beloved, pulling her close. His protective embrace was a clear, unspoken warning- a boundary not to be crossed.

It had been Thaddeus’ idea to let this snake into their home, but now, he felt a surge

unease.

of

Evadne’s red lips parted coldly, “Seeing you only makes me feel sick to my stomach!”

unaffected by her scorn, continued to gaze at her with undiminished affection. “No matter what you say or

you won’t change.”

his stomach churn as if he was about to

gleamed with a frigid light, and he flashed a dagger with deadly intent. “I seriously want to see if

a chill creeping up

abroad and show up here. What are you plotting?” Thaddeus’ jaw tightened, his stern brows adding an edge to his

his pale, elegant hand to Harvey, who was standing behind him. Harvey

reverence.

to Evadne. “This medication has helped many stroke patients recover back home. I truly

he could finish, Evadne’s eyes blazed with fury, and she knocked the box to

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the door, her voice quivering with pent-up tension. “And keep your nose out of Ashbourne affairs. They

eyes contracted with shock, his face the picture of wounded innocence. “I have no ill will towards Mr. Emeric or you! I’ve just brought medicine. Even if you despise me, for Mr. Emeric’s sake, you shouldn’t delay treatment!”

his icy gaze piercing Avery. “Mr. Emeric’s condition isn’t that serious. Don’t alarm Evadne with your scaremongering. She’s his daughter; she knows how to care for her father better than any outsider like

Suri

against the wall with a scoff, “Besides, Mr. Avery, who knows if what you brought is a cure or a curse. I’m really afraid Mr.

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