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!”

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

you won’t change.”

churn as if he was about to

with deadly intent. “I seriously want to see if stabbing him in the face would reveal how thick-skinned

chill

you come straight back from abroad and show up here. What are you plotting?” Thaddeus’ jaw tightened, his stern brows adding an

to Harvey, who was standing behind him. Harvey immediately placed a securely protected medical steel box into

reverence.

offering the box to Evadne. “This medication has helped many stroke

he could finish, Evadne’s eyes blazed with fury, and

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floor.

with pent-up tension. “And keep your nose out of Ashbourne affairs. They are none

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,

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

boys and Suri nodded

scoff, “Besides, Mr. Avery, who knows if what you brought is a cure or a curse. I’m really afraid Mr. Emeric won’t

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