“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 his

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

Frederic was taken aback!

his son was resolute in

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

the other hand, was extremely excited, slapping Thaddeus on the back so vigorously that

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

you, Chad.” Thaddeus

phrase “successful

bright and friendly. “Chad! How’s life overseas? I hear the beaches there are stunning. When are you going to invite me

how great it is overseas, it’s not

replied 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, before long, when my

no outward sign of his feelings, but his heart

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

with concern, “But don’t push yourself.

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

and grandson chatted a little longer before hanging

planning to come back? Is that true?”

but before he could respond, Mr. Murray

Mr. Jareth and Marilla

is here too?”

say anything else, Evadne and Jareth had already entered

hand was

openly, as if they were making

timidly behind the man, her pale

in together, feeling a bit annoyed

she couldn’t play

what is

interlocked. It was so tight and the shock in

The crowd was stunned.

on her coffee,

Frederic. “Uncle Frederic” came as a surprise. It

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

We are mutually attracted. I’m deeply in love with your daughter. My feelings for her are as deep as the Grand

Who taught

stand it anymore. She

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 was so nervous. He squeezed Marilla’s hand so hard it turned red, his voice even

at Jareth, who was

and thought, “Better than me treating Evadne? You

his expression was stiff, his speech was rapid,

had been holding this

sighed and thought, “Poor kid,

doubt your

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

“Thaddeus!”

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

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

touched. Even though Thaddeus was her

“That’s good.”

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 his side, he will be very happy,

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