“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.

living abroad, seemed to know

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,

Frederic was taken aback!

son was resolute in spending his life

Evadne was far superior to many women in the world, she was, after all,

said! Well said indeed!” Hamilton, on the other hand, was extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on the back so vigorously that he almost made

chuckle and words of encouragement. “Good, it’s great that you

you, Chad.”

phrase “successful reunion” made him

bright and friendly. “Chad! How’s life overseas? I hear the beaches there

matter how great it is overseas, it’s not as good as

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

no outward sign of his feelings, but his heart tightened

that would be wonderful. We’d

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

I won’t hold it against you. I can always come and visit you. It’s just a matter of a few hours, especially with

grandson chatted a little longer

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

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

Miss Evadne. Mr. Jareth and

is here

and before he could say anything else, Evadne and Jareth

hand was firmly

if they were

man, her

walk in together, feeling a bit annoyed but unable to say

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

is

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

The crowd was stunned.

almost choked on her coffee, staring

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, what do

with Marilla’s, and voiced out the speech he had been rehearsing

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

Thaddeus both facepalmed. Who taught him such

stand it anymore. She squeezed his

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 let me marry her!” Jareth

at Jareth, who was using Thaddeus

at him and thought, “Better

one breath, his expression was stiff,

he had been holding this in for a

and thought, “Poor kid, so

doubt your

the storm of business for more than

“Thaddeus!”

steps, blinking her clear eyes, “Jareth

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

being touched. Even though Thaddeus was her

“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 until he is discharged from the hospital? With you by

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