“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 his

fault that Evadne and I ended up where we are. I didn’t appreciate what I had. I brought this on myself, and I owe her so much.” Thaddeus clenched his fist, his eyes filled with determination, “But I’ve made up my mind to win Evadne back, no matter what it takes. My wife, in the past, was Evadne. In the future, it will only

Frederic was taken aback!

his son was resolute in spending his life entangled

many women in the world, she was, after all, just a woman. Was it

extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on

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

you, Chad.”

phrase “successful reunion”

phone from Thaddeus, his voice bright and friendly. “Chad! How’s life overseas? I hear the beaches there are stunning. When are you going to invite me over for a vacation and get

no matter how great it is overseas, it’s not

years, and the journey is long. I wouldn’t want you to tire yourself out. Perhaps, before long, when my health improves a bit,

gave no outward sign of his feelings, but

you can come back, that would be wonderful. We’d all

sighed with concern, “But don’t push

can always come and visit you. It’s just a matter of a few hours, especially with a private

grandson chatted a little longer before

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

he could respond, Mr. Murray knocked and

Frederic, Miss Evadne. Mr. Jareth and Marilla are

is here

and before he could say anything else, Evadne and Jareth

was firmly

as if they were

hid timidly behind the man,

in together, feeling a

other, and she couldn’t play the role of a villain spoiling their

is this?”

beautiful figures, their fingers tightly interlocked. It was so tight and the shock in his heart was

The crowd was stunned.

almost choked on her

as Mr. Frederic. “Uncle Frederic” came as a surprise. It was far too intimate from the usual. Frederic’s

the hand that was entwined with Marilla’s,

attracted. I’m deeply in love with your daughter. My feelings for

Who

Marilla couldn’t stand it anymore. She squeezed his hand,

even better than Thaddeus treats Ms. Evadne. I swear on my life! I will give her happiness that all women in the world

glanced at Jareth, who was using Thaddeus as a reference,

at him and thought, “Better than me treating

in one breath, his expression was stiff, his

clear that he had been holding this

sighed and thought, “Poor

doubt

more than thirty

“Thaddeus!”

small steps, blinking her clear eyes, “Jareth

doesn’t hurt anymore. Your sister–in–law saved me. She took great care

being touched. Even though Thaddeus was her brother,

“That’s good.”

suddenly grabbed Evadne’s hand, shaking it gently, and asked eagerly, “Evadne, can you please stay by Thaddeus‘ side? Can you take care of him

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