Chapter 622

Avery’s eyes darkened, his cheeks burning with a searing shame.

Chasel’s sharp tongue could shred one’s dignity without a single curse word – an art form in its own right.

Ultimately, Avery had no choice but to leave behind the things he brought, taking Harvey and departing the hospital.

“Why did you snake Avery’s stuff, Chasel? We Ashbournes don’t need his charity!” Evadne’s anxiety was palpable, her thoughts racing with suspicion. “Besides, how can we be sure Avery’s offering medicine and not poison?”

“I can be sure,” Chasel said, his expression suddenly grave.

It was rare to see him so serious, and it silenced both Evadne and Thaddeus.

“I can have the drugs tested. And he wouldn’t dare bring poison to the hospital to see his lover’s father. He’s not that foolish,” Chasel said, arms crossed, shaking his head in

disbelief.

Cassius, with his deep-set, dark eyes, coughed softly, a glint of amusement in his gaze.

This little fox had certainly learned some tricks.

Evadne’s eyes reddened, her stubbornness unwavering, “Even if it is legitimate m won’t accept anything from Avery!”

Chasel grew impatient, blurting out, “We have to try it, don’t we? What if it works.

the more composed one. His mind racing, he pressed, “Dr. Bright, what do

tumultuous waves of emotion as she gripped Thaddeus’ hand

candid one, had struggled to keep this secret for

of Cassius.

that he’d accidentally let it slip, he decided

Emeric is only temporarily out of danger, but his prognosis isn’t good. At his age, after one stroke, the next one is likely to be more severe. I’ve spoken to my aunt about his previous condition and reviewed his medical records. He’s been experiencing numbness and motor difficulties for the past couple of years, managing only with targeted

her heart aching

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striving for perfection in all things. Yet, she couldn’t protect

everything, to little avail. She would have

three whole days. This is the longest he’s been out since his stroke. If he

sent shockwaves through

eldest and typically the most composed, went pale, and Arnold felt as if

own nor Emeric his father, had retreated to

thought everything was fine. How can

news weighed heavily on her chest,

recover!” Thaddeus wrapped her in his arms, his hand cradling the back of her neck, pressing her flushed face against his chest, cooing reassuringly, “If not here, we’ll take your father abroad, search for the best doctors around the world. He’ll

blame Chasel. It was me who told him to stay silent. I feared you would

heart ached, “Suri, don’t

Cassius managed to keep his voice steady, “This isn’t Chasel’s fault, nor yours. If there’s blame, it’s on me. I

me. I’m just as useless.” Arnold sniffled.

Arnold said so, then count me in,” Elvis,

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