Chapter 897

After receiving his IV, Hamilton's condition stabilized, and he managed to sleep through the afternoon in the hospital. Come evening, Evadne carefully escorted her grandfather back home.

Stepping out of the mansion with Jason, they were immediately met by a weary Thaddeus, who had rushed back home.

"Evadne!"

Thaddeus moved forward to embrace her, his breathing heavy, clearly having hurried back, "I'm sorry you had to go through all this trouble, and here I am, unable to help."

"Don't say that, looking after Grandpa is my responsibility too," Evadne said gently, her hands finding their way to his broad shoulders, beginning to massage them.

"I should check on Grandpa."

Just as Thaddeus was about to step in, Evadne quickly stopped him, "Grandpa just fell asleep, let's not disturb him. He's been through a lot, especially with Marilla's wedding draining him both physically and mentally. Let him rest."

"That's probably for the best," Thaddeus sighed, feeling guilty.

"Thaddeus," Evadne paused, her expression turning serious, "Let's talk in the

car."

The couple made their way to Evadne's sleek car, with Jason taking the driver's seat, ready for a private conversation.

"Today, while I was with Grandpa at the hospital, I ran into Avery being admitted there," Evadne started, Thaddeus's eyes widened as he gripped her hand tightly, his palm sweaty with concern.

wasn't up to anything suspicious. After all, you can't catch a tiger unless you

furrowed, "But, if he's there just for an appendicitis, as his secretary claims, why is the entire ward locked down as if it's Fort

know Harvey's background.

familiar with that," Thaddeus said, his voice deep and serious, "It's a central nervous system depressant. It can be

"Could Avery have epilepsy?"

he's ill, so what? He's wiped

my point. Whatever he's suffering from,

eyes, "I accidentally saw a bunch of needle marks on his arm. Considering everything, I suspect

Jason were

had dealings with narcotics even before returning to our

it would not only deal a heavy blow to him but

a moment, "But how do we get evidence? He's heavily guarded

he'd be careful about who's around when he does drugs. Reporting him without proof

a chance now that he's in the hospital. If he were in his fortress, we'd have no

was both beautiful and cunning, her eyes blazing with determination, "We may not get close to him, but we can get close to

unfolded as Evadne

a sedative or his private doctor could handle it, but this time, the reaction was alarmingly severe, causing convulsions, skin rashes, and even respiratory failure. It took a day

the information. Any leak

trials halted, any further crisis could jeopardize

Avery discussed his situation with

frustration, he asked, "I hate the smell

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