His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire (Evadne and Thaddeus) novel Chapter 661

That evening, Emeric checked into the Ashbourne Group's hospital in Skyrim.

Evadne and Thaddeus had just brought Emeric in when Cassius and Chasel were already there, anxiously waiting.

Despite not having seen him for several days, Evadne could clearly tell that Chasel had lost a lot of weight, his complexion pallid as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.

There was no time for pleasantries; as soon as the medical staff wheeled Emeric into the examination room, Chasel quickly followed.

Before stepping through the door, he turned back for a deep look at Cassius, lips slightly moving as he mouthed silently the words: "I've got this."

With the door's closure, everyone’s hearts sank heavily.

Cassius watched the door intently, feeling a stifling breath, his heart twisting with worry.

Not only was he concerned for his father's health, but also for Chasel's.

Chasel had mentioned earlier that morning that his back wound was still causing him pain. Cassius had wanted him to rest more, but upon hearing that the Ashbourne family was in trouble, Chasel sprang up as if revitalized, insisting on returning to Skyrim.

On the way back, Cassius gripped the steering wheel with one hand, while the other was playfully toyed with by Chasel, who pinched and rubbed it as if he couldn’t get enough.

"You're barely recovered, and now you're already taking on intense work. You'll wear yourself out."

"I'm a grown man. I’m not fragile as you think. Don’t worry."

Chasel often reminded Cassius of his masculinity, as if fearing that Cassius was merely enchanted by his pretty face and might one day regret their intimacy or, worse, grow cold toward him like he had once before—a thought Chasel couldn't bear.

"I know you're a man," Cassius said, his voice rough, eyes on the road. "I've never been more aware of what I'm doing than I was that night with you."

Chasel gazed at Cassius’ handsome profile, with unguarded desire.

In the next second, he leaned over to plant a kiss filled with longing on the man’s cheek.

Cassius' eyes swirled with emotion, as he held Chasel's hand a bit tighter.

"From now on, I'm taking care of Dad's health. Don't even think of finding another doctor. You can only have me," Chasel said with a hint of pride.

The word "Dad" rolled off his tongue bold and genuine.

Cassius gave no outward reaction, but his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth flowing straight to his heart.

"After last time’s unpleasantness, how did you manage to bring Chasel over from the Bright family?" Evadne's curiosity was insatiable.

Cassius felt a pang of guilt flood his chest.

He had indeed gone to the Bright family's doorstep that night, waiting for what felt like an eternity.

But ultimately, he left.

Unbeknownst to him, Chasel had been punished according to their family discipline, confined to his room, and he was looking out from his window when Cassius turned away.

When Dr. Winston examined Chasel, he mentioned that his injuries weren't just bruises from sticks but also included several scrapes and cuts, as if he had fought his way out of a battlefield.

Cassius couldn't bear to think what it must have taken for Chasel, trapped in the house, to fight his way out to come to him.

"If only I had waited a bit longer that day." Cassius murmured in a voice filled with remorse.

"What did you say, Cassius?" Evadne hadn't caught his words.

“Evadne, I have a question for you.”

Cassius slowly turned his handsome, pallid face toward her, his eyes dark and intense, “If one day, you found out I did many things beyond your understanding, things you absolutely couldn’t accept. If you discovered, I’m not as good as you imagined, but rather I am someone who couldn’t even be considered a good person in a conventional sense. Evadne, would you hate me for deceiving you?”

Evadne’s eyes widened in shock.

Hate? What a heavy word! She had never thought about it, much less imagined her brother would ask her such a question one day.

"Cassius, please, just tell me what's going on. Don't scare me like this, okay?"

Cassius looked down; his expression somber.

"Cassius, no matter what you've done, you'll always be my big brother. I don't want to hate you!"

Overwhelmed by the recent events and Cassius' downtrodden words, Evadne's emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up, "No matter what happens, in my heart, you'll always be the best! Irreplaceably good!"

“You silly girl.”

Cassius managed a bittersweet smile and affectionately ruffled her hair.

Thaddeus watched silently from the side. Had this been any other time, he might have been boiling with jealousy. But now, his attention was entirely on Cassius, feeling that he was holding back so much.

To him, Cassius had always been a man shrouded in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger after their harrowing experience on Star Island.

Suddenly, the clamor of hurried footsteps approached.

"Evadne! Cassius!"

All three turned to look in unison, surprised.

"Suri?How did you all get there?"

The three Ashbourne ladies, along with Arnold, Aaron, Nydia, and even Bennett from distant Azeroth City, had all unexpectedly arrived.

It was almost a full mobilization!

The viral video showed Emeric at his most vulnerable, something he never wanted anyone to see.

As Evadne scrolled through the appalling comments, a surge of red-hot rage tore through her!

Some people were even insulting and attacking her beloved family member!

Suddenly, a strong, reassuring palm suddenly covered the screen in front of her.

With tears in her eyes, Evadne looked up into Thaddeus' intense gaze, which instantly imbued her with an intangible strength.

"Evadne, don't mind the nonsense online. They're probably just trolls hired by whoever's behind this, trying to mess with your state of mind, hoping you'll lose your judgment. If you get worked up over it, then you're playing right into their hands," Thaddeus said, his arm gently encircling her waist.

The delicate woman pouted, immediately nestling into his embrace like a docile bunny.

Ah!

The Bennett brothers couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.

After all, in the past, their sister would turn to them for comfort. But now, Thaddeus had completely taken over, leaving them feeling as forlorn as middle-aged men suddenly out of work!

"Evadne, don’t panic,"

Thaddeus said with a soft voice, his hand soothingly patting her back. "Words are just that—words. But they are nothing to fear. As long as we stand united, we're unbreakable, and nothing can tear us apart. Plus, your brothers are here for you, and for Uncle Emeric. When uncle comes out, he will be delighted to see us and that will surely benefit his health."

Evadne nodded, wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes with his tie.

Thaddeus' eyes crinkled with a doting gaze, not minding at all.

Bennett watched the couple's sweet interaction, reflecting on Thaddeus' earlier words, his eyes reddened.

Somehow, this man, whom he had detested to the bone, seem a tad more tolerable now.

"We need to contact K Group’s PR department right away to manage and remove those harmful online posts about Dad,"

Evadne said, her voice steady, her eyes fierce. “Have the PR department convene an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures, instruct the legal department to immediately draft a statement and a lawyer’s notice, to seriously pursue the responsibility of those spreading the video!”

"Don't worry, sis. I'll take care of it," Cassius assured her.

"I've already got Gordon on the comment control and deletion,” Thaddeus was always one step ahead.

Evadne’s tense nerves relaxed slightly, though her mood remained heavy, as if she had swallowed a weight.

At that moment, the door to the examination room opened.

Dr. Bright, in his white coat, removed his mask and stepped out, his expression etched with deep melancholy.