“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.

brother, though living abroad, seemed to know everything about

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

Frederic was taken aback!

his son was resolute in spending his life

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

excited, slapping Thaddeus on the back so vigorously that he almost made

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

you, Chad.”

phrase

“Chad! How’s life overseas? I hear the beaches there are

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

with a gentle laugh, “Grandpa, you’re getting on in years, and the journey is long. I wouldn’t want you to tire yourself out. Perhaps,

sign of his feelings, but his heart tightened

that would be wonderful. We’d all be together

push

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 a private jet. It won’t be

grandson chatted a little

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

respond, Mr. Murray knocked and

Mr. Jareth and Marilla are

is here too?”

and before he could say anything else, Evadne and Jareth had

Jareth’s hand was firmly holding

if they were making

behind the man, her pale

walk in together, feeling a bit annoyed

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

is this?”

beautiful figures, their fingers tightly interlocked. It was so tight and the shock in his heart was no joke.

The crowd was stunned.

choked on her coffee, staring at

the Fairhaven family would call Frederic as Mr. Frederic. “Uncle Frederic” came as a surprise. It was far too intimate

that was entwined with Marilla’s, and voiced out

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

Who taught him such cheesy

anymore. She squeezed his hand, her face flushed like

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

glanced at Jareth, who was

and thought, “Better

his expression was stiff, his speech was rapid,

that he had been holding this in for a long

thought,

doubt

storm of business for more than thirty years, was almost overwhelmed by

“Thaddeus!”

her clear eyes, “Jareth said your head was injured. How are you? Does it

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

his woman’s face being touched. Even though Thaddeus

“That’s good.”

Thaddeus‘ side? Can you take care of

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