"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?"

his voice tight with emotion. "Evadne only applied for the field

him cozying up

at his eyes, voice breaking. "Cassius, honestly... Thaddeus acting like this, he might as well have stayed in a coma. Would've been better than this

"Chasel..."

to stand

heaven to

don't forget-Thaddeus is only like this because 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

"I'll swing by

She's worn out and could use the

with a shy, happy grin. "You know me, I'm not great at surprises

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