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.”

two reasons: it makes my follow-up appointments easier,

together the best surgeons in the country here in Elmsworth. They're ready to consult on your case. I promise, I'll do everything in my power to see you make a full recovery. You won't have to worry about

exchanged glances, their eyes full of


was calm and cool. "Thank you, but I don't think

know. The whole medical community knows Dr.

woman. But even you need to rest sometimes. You have to give yourself permission to let go, and let others help.

are. Why not use this time in the hospital to

trembled; she heard the hidden meaning

attentive—and as well- connected as Chad, might have had her

than his warmth, Chad possessed something

was just right, creating

Evadne thought

reveal, bit by bit, his real intentions. Every time he found

realized, were

grew

him, and let herself


a mystery. She knew almost nothing about him, except

way to get to the truth was to get even

all give us a moment?" Evadne's

the three Ashbourne

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