“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

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,

Frederic was taken aback!

his son was resolute in spending his life

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

said indeed!” Hamilton, on the other hand, was extremely excited, slapping

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

you, Chad.”

the phrase

overseas? I hear the beaches there are

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

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

sign of his feelings,

that

sighed with concern, “But don’t push

hold it against you. I can always come and visit you. It’s

a

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

he could respond,

Miss Evadne. Mr. Jareth and

is here too?”

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

Jareth’s hand was

as if they were

the man,

watched them walk in together, feeling

couldn’t play the role of a villain spoiling

is this?”

young 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 was full of

The crowd was stunned.

almost choked on her coffee, staring

the Fairhaven 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 you mean by this?”

the hand that was entwined with Marilla’s, and

Frederic! Marilla and I are in love. We are mutually attracted. I’m deeply in love with your

facepalmed. Who taught him

it anymore. She squeezed

for your blessing to marry Marilla! I know I wasn’t the best person in the past, but I promise to be a good man, a good 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 marry her!” Jareth was so nervous. He squeezed

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

and thought, “Better than me treating Evadne? You

in one breath, his expression was stiff, his speech was rapid,

was clear that he had been holding

thought,

I don’t doubt your

business for more than thirty years, was almost overwhelmed by this

“Thaddeus!”

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

saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore. Your sister–in–law saved me. She

Thaddeus was her brother, he

“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

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