Chapter 1060

All three brothers looked startled.

Evadne's expression remained calm, but her tone had softened noticeably.

Gone was that icy, unapproachable reserve she reserved for every man except her brothers and Thaddeus-a cold indifference that kept the world at arm's length.

Could it be that the accident had shaken something loose in her, changed her outlook, even her temperament?

With a clenched jaw, Arnold had no choice but to let the man inside.

"Thank you," Chad said politely.

With an easy, springtime smile, Chad maneuvered his wheelchair to Evadne's bedside and set a thermos on the nightstand.

Evadne pressed her pale lips together. "You're very considerate, Mr. Chad, but I'm really not hungry right now."

A gentle light sparked in Chad's refined eyes. He smiled, his voice warm. "You skipped breakfast and lunch, Ms. Evadne. Are you sure you're not hungry?"

Evadne's amber eyes widened. "How... how do you know that?"

"I'm in the room next door. I've been waiting for you to wake up.”

dropped his gaze, a little sheepish. "I know you're not lacking caretakers. I stayed for two reasons: it makes my follow-up

promise, I'll do everything in my power to see you make a full recovery.

their


don't think that's necessary.

whole medical community knows Dr. Eve. But you

little, voice softer. "Ms. Evadne, everyone knows you're brilliant and strong—a real wonder woman. But even you need to rest

you are. Why not use this time in the hospital to truly rest, just

long lashes trembled; she heard the hidden meaning in his

faced with a man as gentle and attentive—and as well- connected as Chad, might

warmth, Chad

just right,

moment, Evadne thought of

friend at first, only to reveal, bit by bit, his real intentions. Every time he found a way to get near her, he always had a reason a reason so reasonable

she realized,

lost patience. He grew

only grown suspicious of him, and let herself get close


mystery. She knew almost nothing about him, except

to get to the truth

you all give us a moment?"

the three Ashbourne

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