“Son! What a surprise to hear from you!”

Frederic’s face lit up instantly, his warm tone contrasting sharply with his usually aloof and dignified demeanor:

Thaddeus fluttered his long lashes.

In his memory, his father had never spoken to him with such paternal affection, nor had he ever referred to him affectionately as “son“.

Only in the presence of his elder brother did he genuinely act like a doting father. So, in Frederic’s heart, was Elspeth the only woman he loved, and his elder brother the only son he cherished?

The irony was palpable, yet Thaddeus could say nothing.

“Dad, how have you been feeling?” Chad’s deep voice came over the line.

Chad’s voice was distinctive, resonating from his chest, clear even from a distance.

“I’m doing well, son. And you? How’s your health? Everything going smoothly? Any relapses?” Frederic had flown to the States last year to visit his eldest son but had been too tied up this year to make another trip.

“I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

Chad paused, then asked with concern, “I heard Thaddeus got hurt and is in the hospital. How is he? Is it serious?”

Thaddeus frowned slightly.

He didn’t resent his brother’s concern. It was just unexpected that his brother, who hadn’t returned to Elmsworth for over a decade and lived abroad, was aware of his current situation.

Frederic explained, “Thaddeus just had major surgery. He was unconscious for a few days, but he’s awake now.”

Chad asked, “Are you at the hospital to see Thaddeus?”

“Yes, your grandfather and I are in his room.”

“Could you pass the phone to Thaddeus? I’d like to speak with him.”

Frederic complied and walked over to hand the phone to Thaddeus. “Your brother wants to speak with you.”

Thaddeus hesitated before accepting the phone, holding it up to his ear. “Chad.”

“Thaddeus, I heard about your injury and I’m quite concerned. I wish I could fly back to see you.” Chad’s voice was filled with concern.

“Chad, I’m fine. You shouldn’t have to endure a long flight for my sake.”

Thaddeus managed a small smile, trying to reassure him. “I’m doing fine now. There’s nothing to worry about.”

“Your surgery was performed by Miss Evadne, wasn’t it?”

Thaddeus was taken aback. “Yes.”

“I know, Miss Evadne is my sister–in–law. You two divorced this year, but I didn’t expect her to put aside past disagreements to operate on you. Miss Evadne is truly forgiving and generous.”

Even though you two can’t be husband and wife anymore, given her noble character and kindness, you should still maintain a cordial relationship with her.” Chad’s voice held a hint of regret.

Thaddeus’s lips tightened.

abroad, seemed to know everything about

Thaddeus clenched his fist, his eyes filled with determination, “But I’ve made

Frederic was taken aback!

in spending

after all, just a woman. Was it worth it to let one woman turn his life

said! Well said indeed!” Hamilton, on the other hand, was extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on the

of silence on the phone, followed by a chuckle and words of encouragement. “Good, it’s great that you have this mindset. I wish you and

Chad.” Thaddeus responded

phrase

overseas? I hear the beaches there are stunning.

no matter how great it is overseas, it’s

want you to tire yourself out. Perhaps, before long, when my health improves a bit, we’ll be

of his feelings, but his heart tightened

Good! If you can come back, that

concern, “But don’t push yourself. I know about

always come and visit you.

and grandson chatted a little longer before hanging

did Chad just say he’s planning to come back? Is that true?” Frederic’s eyes brightened

eyes flickered, but before he could respond, Mr. Murray knocked and entered

Frederic, Miss Evadne. Mr. Jareth and

is

before he could say anything else, Evadne

was firmly

openly, as if they were

man, her pale face blushing

in together, feeling

with each other, and she couldn’t play the role of

what is

their fingers tightly interlocked. It was so tight and the shock in his heart was no joke. “Uncle Frederic.” Jareth’s smile was full

The crowd was stunned.

on her coffee,

the past, the Fairhaven family would call Frederic as Mr. Frederic. “Uncle Frederic” came as a surprise. It was far too intimate from the usual. Frederic’s entire body tensed, “Jareth,

deep breath, lifted the hand that was entwined with Marilla’s, and voiced out the speech

We are mutually attracted. I’m deeply in

Thaddeus both facepalmed. Who

stop. It’s embarrassing.” Marilla couldn’t stand it anymore. She squeezed his hand,

husband, for Marilla! I will treat her well, even better than Thaddeus treats Ms. Evadne. I swear on my life! I will give her happiness that all women in the world would envy! I love Marilla, please

at Jareth, who was using Thaddeus as a

and thought, “Better than me treating

his expression was stiff, his speech

he had been

and thought, “Poor

don’t doubt your

for more than thirty years, was almost overwhelmed by this

“Thaddeus!”

with small steps, blinking her clear eyes, “Jareth said your head was injured. How

gently stroked his sister’s face, softly saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore. Your sister–in–law saved me.

his woman’s face being touched. Even though Thaddeus was her

“That’s good.”

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