At the crack of dawn, Jareth hurried to the hospital after tucking Marilla into bed, meeting up with members from both the Ashbourne and Abernathy families.

Hamilton, being the elderly patriarch,‘was exhausted. Thus, Frederic helped him to rest in a comfortable hospital room.

“Hey Cassius, I just finished questioning that son of a bitch.”

Cassius stepped into the hallway to take a call from Aaron, “I’m a seasoned detective with years of experience. I knew right off the bat that guy was hiding something. But he’s as stubborn as a bull, refusing to confess!”

“What did he say?” Cassius asked, his voice deep and steady.

“He claimed that he attacked Myra because he was once a die–hard fan. When Myra retired from showbiz after that scandal, he harbored resentment, feeling that she had deceived his feelings.

What a load of rubbish! Myra was a stunningly beautiful actress in her prime. He is just resentful when he couldn’t own her!” Aaron vented his frustrations to his elder brother.

Cassius frowned, “Get to the point.”

“Sorry, Cassius. I got carried away by my anger,” Aaroh apologized, then continued in a low voice, “He claimed that seeing Myra in the limelight again reminded him of his past heartbreak, which triggered his impulsive attack on her. But this is utter nonsense. There’s no way I’d believe him. He was definitely instigated by someone!”

“Your overnight investigation aligns with my suspicion.” Cassius responded in a calm tone.

“Cassius, there’s no other way. The evidence I’ve gathered so far only points to this. Besides, this guy is cunning. His phone is ‘squeaky clean, showing no sign of anyone pulling his strings. I suspect he has another phone and has planned everything meticulously.”

Cassius responded, “You need to dig deeper into this man’s background. If someone has bought him off, he wouldn’t have done this only once. There must be other victims.”

“What if this is his first time?” Aaron asked.

Cassius narrowed his eyes, replying coldly, “Then I wouldn’t believe his confession. Everything seems too coincidental, clearly a set–up. Whoever is plotting against Myra, I must investigate thoroughly.”

“I understand, Cassius. I won’t let our family be wronged without reason.”

Aaron paused, then asked hesitantly, “How’s Thaddeus doing?”

“He’s still critical.” Cassius’s voice tightened.

“Oh.” Aaron was at a loss for words.

“But I believe he’ll pull through, because Evadne is performing a craniotomy on him. The surgery has been going on for five hours already.”

“What?”

Aaron almost choked, “A craniotomy? Does Evadne think a human head is as easy to open as a watermelon? Gosh, Cassius, Evadne’s way of getting back at her ex–husband is quite unique!”

“We have to trust Dr. Eve’s medical skills. Opening up a human head probably isn’t much harder than slicing a watermelon for her.” Cassius thought of his multi–talented younger sister and a fond smile graced his lips.

“Dr Eve?”

Aaron was stunned, then exclaimed, “The miracle–working surgeon that’s been featured in papers and magazines multiple times, who’s saved lives from the jaws of death is Evadne?”

Cassius nodded proudly, “That’s our little sister.”

Aaron’s jaw dropped in disbelief.

“Damn, she’s badass!”

The next day, at 9 a.m.

Members of the Abernathy Group gathered outside the operating room again. Frederic was lending support to Hamilton as they both fixated their gazes on the OR’s door.

didn’t care about Thaddeus’s well–being. So, she didn’t bother pretending and chose to go home and

come out yet? It’s been

gaze fixed on the operating room. His

minor surgeries. Even a day or a night of

worry. Evadne is stronger and more capable than you think. She will

little girl. She’s been standing for so long. Can her small body take it? Is she tired? Has she had time to

question. If it wasn’t for his son holding him back, he

thought you

did save my darling this

first time Thaddeus had risked his life for her.

I may

“Thad! Thad!”

interrupted by a crying

previously quiet and tense atmosphere in the hallway shifted. The

high heels, was

did you get

voice stern, “This is not the place for you

his gaze, her eyes filled

Jareth was taken aback.

was as if their sibling bond of over twenty years had been

teeth, pushed Jareth

Frederic! How’s Thad doing?

were red and swollen, and coupled with her sobbing, she looked

this? Hamilton looked at the

is Jareth’s younger sister, Edith, the daughter

kid, Jareth often brought her to our house. She and Thaddeus have always had a good relationship, like siblings. Later, Edith went abroad to

sister.” Hamilton understood, but didn’t

were children, Thad has always been very good to me. He has always cared about me and looked after me. He is a very important person in

she choked on her words. “When I heard about the accident last night, I was so heartbroken I wanted to come over immediately, but Jareth wouldn’t let me. I was afraid to cause any trouble. I was inconsiderate. I should have come sooner, maybe I

have a kind

for caring about Thaddeus. It’s good to see that

we were children, Thad and I still

will always be there for Thad, whenever

meaning of her

face

else, Edith’s open admiration for Thaddeus in front of the Abernathy family was certainly a blow to

one for gossip,

seems so,”

feelings for this Edith? Not even a little?” Emeric

I know

Acacia, he only had eyes for her, even if his own sister

the Abernathy boy that they’re all throwing themselves at him? Are they covered

The Fairhaven family is quite reputable.

and his gaze flickered.

did you say?” Emeric’s eyebrows raised in

Ms. Edith is not my

Edith’s heart is already taken? Don’t try to force a match.

care about is their careers, not finding a

my grandson because of your childhood friendship. I appreciate your kindness, but please return home.”

still in a critical condition, and he didn’t have the energy

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