“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

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!

resolute in spending

Evadne was far superior to many women in the world, she was, after all, just a woman. Was it worth

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

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

Chad.”

some reason, the phrase “successful reunion”

How’s life overseas? I hear the beaches there are stunning. When are you going to invite me over

it is overseas, it’s not as

want you to tire yourself out. Perhaps, before long, when my health improves

no outward sign of his feelings, but

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

“But don’t push yourself. I know about your health

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

grandfather and grandson chatted a little

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

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

Evadne. Mr. Jareth and Marilla are

is

he could say anything else, Evadne and Jareth had already entered the

hand was firmly holding

as if they were

the man, her pale face blushing

in together, feeling a

were clearly smitten with each other, and she couldn’t

is

tightly interlocked. It was so tight and the shock in his heart was no joke. “Uncle Frederic.”

The crowd was stunned.

on her

a surprise. It was far too

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

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

both facepalmed. Who taught him such cheesy

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

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 let me

at Jareth, who was using Thaddeus as

and thought, “Better than me treating Evadne?

one breath, his expression was stiff, his speech was

he had been holding this in

and thought, “Poor

doubt

business 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 are you?

gently stroked his sister’s face, softly saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore.

Thaddeus was her brother, he felt

“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 his side, he will be very happy,

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