Chapter 661

That evening, Emeric checked into the Ashbourne Group’s hospital in Skyrim.

Evadne and Thaddeus had just brought Emeric in when Cassius and Chasel were already there, anxiously waiting.

Despite not having seen him for several days, Evadne could clearly tell that Chasel had lost a lot of weight, his complexion pallid as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.

There was no time for pleasantries; as soon as the medical staff wheeled Emeric into the examination room, Chasel quickly followed.

Before stepping through the door, he turned back for a deep look at Cassius, lips slightly moving as he mouthed silently the words: “I’ve got this.”

With the door’s closure, everyone’s hearts sank heavily.

Cassius watched the door intently, feeling a stifling breath, his heart twisting with worry.

Not only was he concerned for his father’s health, but also for Chasel’s.

Chasel had mentioned earlier that morning that his back wound was still causing him pain. Cassius had wanted him to rest more, but upon hearing that the Ashbourne family was in trouble, Chasel sprang up as if revitalized, insisting on returning to Skyrim.

On the way back, Cassius gripped the steering wheel with one hand, while the other was playfully toyed with by Chasel, who pinched and rubbed it as if he couldn’t get enough.

“You’re barely recovered, and now you’re already taking on intense work. You’ll wear yourself out.”

“I’m a grown man. I’m not fragile as you think. Don’t worry.”

Chasel often reminded Cassius of his masculinity, as if fearing that Cassius was merely enchanted by his pretty face and might one day regret their intimacy or, worse, grow cold toward him like he had once before–a thought Chasel couldn’t bear.

“I know you’re a man,” Cassius said, his voice rough, eyes on the road. “I’ve never been more aware of what I’m doing than I was that night with you.”

Chasel gazed at Cassius‘ handsome profile, with unguarded desire.

In the next second, he leaned over to plant a kiss filled with longing on the man’s cheek.

Cassius‘ eyes swirled with emotion, as he held Chasel’s hand a bit tighter.

“From now on, I’m taking care of Dad’s health. Don’t even think of finding another doctor. You can only have me,” Chasel said with a hint of pride.

The word “Dad” rolled off his tongue bold and genuine.

Cassius gave no outward reaction, but his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth flowing straight to his heart.

“After last time’s unpleasantness, how did you manage to bring Chasel over from the Bright family?” Evadne’s curiosity was insatiable.

Cassius felt a pang of guilt flood his chest.

He had indeed gone to the Bright family’s doorstep that night, waiting for what felt like an eternity.

But ultimately, he left.

Unbeknownst to him, Chasel had been punished according to their family discipline, confined to his room, and he was looking out from his window when Cassius turned away.

When Dr. Winston examined Chasel, he mentioned that his injuries weren’t just bruises from sticks but also included several scrapes and cuts, as if he had fought his way out of a battlefield.

what it must have taken for Chasel, trapped

longer that day.” Cassius murmured in

Cassius?” Evadne hadn’t caught his

I have a question

and intense, “If one day, you found out I did many things beyond your understanding, things you absolutely couldn’t accept. If you discovered, I’m not as good as you imagined, but rather

good person in

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you?”

eyes widened in shock.

never thought about it, much less

tell me what’s going on. Don’t scare me like this, okay?”

looked down; his

you’ve done, you’ll always be my big brother. I

the recent events and Cassius‘ downtrodden words, Evadne’s emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up, “No matter what happens, in my heart, you’ll always

“You silly girl.”

managed a bittersweet smile and affectionately ruffled her hair.

the side. Had this been any other time, he might have been boiling with jealousy. But now, his attention was

in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger after

clamor of hurried footsteps

“Evadne! Cassius!”

turned to look in unison, surprised.

all get there?”

Arnold, Aaron, Nydia, and even

arrived.

was almost a full

their feet, exchanging astonished

shared the news with the family. How had

with Bennett among them, Thaddeus pressed

wasn’t there. Otherwise, seeing him in such a subservient position, Jareth would have ridiculed

condition

his breathing uneven. “Why did he have that incident

how did you know that?” Evadne was

a flash

Bevis sprang unbidden across his mind!

never imagined that such a calamity, and that I, Emeric’s son, would learn about it from the

was utterly shocked. “What?

to worry, but there’s

was always protective of his younger sister, unable to scold Evadne, so he vented his anger at Cassius. “Keeping this from us, and not letting us know about Dad’s health firsthand, is that fair? Do you really not want us to worry, or do you

a deep sorrow building in his

can’t talk to our brother like that, that’s too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed,

can you

trying to mediate. “From childhood, big brother has always been at the forefront for all of us, always considering every member of the family, never uttering

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