His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 1018

Evadne turned, her eyes glistening with tears, to see Frederic storming into the hospital room, a storm of anger and frustration radiating from him.

“Frederic, why are you shouting like that?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Though Hamilton was Frederic's father, his protective instincts kicked in for Ilana, and he mustered all his strength to speak firmly, “What do you mean he's done for? Thaddeus hasn't lost an arm or a leg; he's just unconscious for now! Are you really cursing your own son?”

“If you think he's beyond hope, instead of yelling here, you might as well get started on the arrangements—it might even bring Thaddeus some luck!”

“Dad, at a time like this, you're still siding with this girl?” Frederic was furious, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at Evadne. “I’m beginning to think you’re the curse in Thaddeus’ life! What did he ever do to you to deserve this?”

Evadne, usually so quick with words, found herself speechless, her fingers clenching tightly, enduring the weight of his accusations in silence.

Her silence only fueled Frederic’s anger further, and in a fit of rage, he raised his hand, ready to strike her pale face.

“Frederic, stop!” Hamilton’s eyes widened in shock, but his frail body was powerless to intervene.

Evadne closed her swollen eyes, not flinching from the impending blow.

She felt she deserved it. Frederic’s words rang true; she blamed herself for Thaddeus’ condition.

She deserved to be hit, to be punished.

Smack—!

Evadne’s frail body flinched!

Yet, the slap never landed.