Chapter 1058

The next morning.

Thaddeus jolted awake, heart pounding, his skin clammy with cold sweat. For a few moments, he lay motionless, disoriented and breathless, unable to shake the sense of dread that clung to him.

He pushed his well-built frame out from under the covers, reached for his phone on the nightstand, and squinted at the screen.

Over twenty missed calls-all from his grandfather.

Ever since being discharged from the hospital, Thaddeus had suffered from persistent headaches every night, likely some lingering aftereffect. For three or four days now, he hadn't managed a single full night's sleep.

Last night, finally at his limit, he'd given in and taken a sleeping pill, falling into a deep, dreamless sleep until morning.

Rubbing his aching temples, he sat up, intending to call his grandfather back. But before he could dial, Gordon's voice came from outside the door.

"Mr. Thaddeus, are you awake?"

"What is it?"

He'd like to speak

in a crisp black suit and, on his way to the living room, tried calling Chasel. The last time they'd seen each other, Dr. Bright had slapped him across the face and they'd parted on terrible terms. But whether it was his emotional numbness or simply his priorities, Thaddeus didn't care about such things. All he wanted was

attempts, Chasel's phone was still

phone

living room, the Abernathy men were


them formally, then turned his steady, dark gaze to Hamilton. “Grandpa,

was written all over his

with me to the hospital-right now! We have to see how Ilana's doing!" Hamilton looked like he hadn't

Ine

went stark white. Mrs. Abernathy was practically a legend behind the wheel; if she'd crashed it must've been because she was distracted, probably from worrying about Mr. Thaddeus.

Thaddeus's deep-set eyes flickered, the emotion gone as quickly as

car flipped completely

has several brothers and her family with her. She doesn't need me," Thaddeus replied, voice low as he dropped his gaze. “Besides, given my

it wouldn't be appropriate for me to

went even paler, his heart

Ilana! The woman you spoiled, the one you begged to come back to you,

can't be

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