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.

room, Mr. Murray was already waiting

I'm late," Evadne said, her voice choked with emotion

late. Please, go ahead," Mr. Murray said, stepping aside to let her pass. Evadne, who was usually so confident and fearless, hesitated at the door, feeling too

loves the most," Mr. Murray said gently, seeing through her hesitation.

light

Evadne whispered guiltily,

a flicker of

frail hand to her. "Evadne, you're here! I

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

so sorry. It's all

here," Hamilton said, holding her cold, slender hand gently. Seeing how much weight she had lost broke his heart. "I've never blamed you. Remember, no

guilt, to exhaust yourself with worry, that's why I

a sight that

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