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.

citing discomfort, and had returned home with Glynnis. Hamilton despised her, and she didn’t care

out yet?

fixed on the

not minor surgeries. Even a day or a night of operation

gentle pat on his back, “Don’t worry. Evadne is stronger and more capable than you think.

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

each question. If it wasn’t for his son holding him back, he would’ve burst into the operating room to

“Dad, I thought you were worried

at Hamilton’s desperate and dejected figure, his expression turned grave, “That lad did save my darling this time, so

to keep their secret, so he didn’t mention that it wasn’t the first time Thaddeus had risked his life for her.

I

“Thad! Thad!”

interrupted by a crying

tense atmosphere in the hallway shifted. The Abernathy father and son turned towards the

in her high heels, was teary–eyed

how did

forward to stop her, his voice stern, “This is not the place for

her face to meet his gaze, her eyes filled

Jareth was taken aback.

sibling bond of over twenty years had been severed.

her teeth, pushed Jareth away fiercely, and rushed

How’s Thad doing? Has he

eyes were red and swollen, and coupled

looked at the crying woman

Edith, the daughter of the

to our house. She and Thaddeus

sister.” Hamilton understood, but didn’t say anything

very good to me. He has always cared about me

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 could have helped in

have a

with both gratitude and admiration. “Thank you for caring about Thaddeus.

Thad and I still have a close

slightly. “I will always be there for Thad,

her words was

face

Edith’s open admiration for Thaddeus in front of the Abernathy family was certainly

too?” Emeric was one for gossip,

seems so,” Cassius

Edith? Not even a little?” Emeric squinted

that I know

look good. He knew Thaddeus well enough after their numerous encounters. Thaddeus was a simple man. When he had feelings for Acacia, he only had eyes for her, even if his own sister was a beauty. Now that he’s moved on, his heart only belongs

are thinking. What’s so good about the Abernathy boy that they’re

single. Any one of them is more handsome and thoughtful than Thaddeus. The Fairhaven family is

his gaze flickered. “I’m not into

did you say?”

I mean is, Ms. Edith

smile playing on his lips. “Haven’t you noticed that Ms. Edith’s heart is already taken? Don’t

own sons are nothing like me, all they care about is their

because of your childhood friendship. I appreciate your kindness, but please return home.” Hamilton’s attitude towards Edith was lukewarm, without a hint of

Thaddeus was still in a critical condition, and

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