His Ex Wife is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus)

"The doctor said it's a combination of heartache, way too much drinking, and living off coffee and bagels at odd hours. Plus, Evadne's always had stomach issues— she picked that up when she used to work on the frontlines, patching up wounded soldiers. Hardly ever got a proper meal," Cassius explained.

Chasel stared, stunned. "Wait-Evadne actually served on the frontlines?"

"Yeah. Back when Country L was caught up in civil war, she volunteered with Doctors Without Borders. She saved a ton of civilians and peacekeepers," Cassius's voice was a mix of pride and sorrow, his eyes clouding over with memories.

Chasel's jaw dropped. "Jesus, the Ashbournes are insane! Country L was a warzone-terrorists, kidnappings, bombings. And you let Evadne, a girl, go all the way out there? How could you not lose your minds with worry?"

Cassius went quiet for a moment, taking a shaky breath before replying, "It wasn't easy. But she was dead set on following Thaddeus. Where he went, she went. None of us could talk her out of it."

Chasel's head spun. "Hold up. Evadne risked her life in a warzone for Thaddeus?"

tight with emotion. "Evadne only applied

blazed. He slammed his fist on the porch railing. "Was Thaddeus even worth it? That guy's a total jerk now! I caught him cozying up to Alexia right after he woke up. Gave him

this, he might as well have

"Chasel..."

to

That's the kind of heartbreak that drops you from heaven to hell, you know? I regret ever saving his life. Should've

he risked everything for Evadne," Cassius said, voice low and steady. "Some things are just fate. If they're meant to be, Thaddeus will remember why he loved her. And if not... maybe that's for the best. All that

dabbing at his tears. "I'll

worn out and could use the rest

the day after tomorrow," Chasel said glancing at his wedding band with a shy, happy grin. "You know me, I'm not great at surprises like you are. If you