Chapter 1017

Evadne didn't waste a second, rushing to the hospital with Jason by her side.

On the way, Jason couldn't help but notice how pale she looked. His voice was filled with concern as he said, "Miss Evadne, you should really take a break. Your own health isn't fully recovered yet, and running around all night is going to take its toll on you!"

Ever since they returned, he had stopped calling her "President Ashbourne" formally, but in his anxiety, he reverted back to calling her "Miss Evadne."

"I'm fine, really. I'm just worried about Grandpa." Evadne closed her tear-filled eyes, feeling a sharp pain in her heart as guilt washed over her.

Her grandfather's condition was a result of his distress over her younger brother, Thaddeus, who was still unconscious and seriously injured.

And the person responsible for Thaddeus ending up this way was none other than her, the granddaughter who was always doted on by Grandpa Frederic.

When they finally reached the hospital, Evadne's suit was soaked with sweat, her legs felt like jelly, as if she were walking on clouds.

the hospital room, Mr. Murray

late," Evadne said, her voice choked

never too late. Please, go ahead," Mr. Murray said, stepping aside to let her pass. Evadne, who

besides Mr. Thaddeus, you're the one Mr. Frederic loves the most," Mr. Murray said gently,

stepped into the room, the soft morning light bathed her grandfather, who lay weakly against the pillows,

whispered guiltily, approaching the

his tired eyes, a flicker of joy crossing his face

her. "Evadne, you're here!

thought she had her emotions under control. Yet with just one tender sentence from her grandfather, her composure shattered. She stood by his bedside, sobbing

I'm so sorry.

cold, slender hand gently. Seeing how much weight she had lost broke his heart. "I've

be tormented by guilt, to exhaust yourself with worry, that's

tears, a sight that

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