Chapter 593

The young couple, Nydia and Jason, didn’t dare to delay. They hustled to the hospital with all the speed they could muster.

As Nydia gripped Jason’s hand, they reached the hospital room door only to hear the unmistakable shouting of Cedric, the proverbial old dog that just couldn’t learn new tricks. His voice boomed through the walls, mingled with Mrs. Dempsey’s sobs.

“Dad! Mom! I have hit rock bottom, all because of Jason, the backstabber! He’s supposed to be part of the Dempseys, my own flesh and blood! Did you see what he pulled off in court? That’s no way to treat family! He’s in cahoots with the Ashbournes, playing right into their hands! And he’s thrown me, his own brother, under the bus! I’m telling you, he’s gonna be the death of me do you hear?”

Cedric was swearing like a sailor, his voice sharp and grating, barely recognizable as the once–glamorous Lawyer Cedric,

A silent rage ignited within Jason, his jaw clenching so tightly his knuckles turned white.

Nydia heard every word, her gaze burning into Jason’s reddened eyes as she shook her head slightly, urging him to keep his cool.

“Dad! You’ve slaved away for the Ashbourne family all your life, and now they’re using your precious son like a pack mule! They’re manipulating him with their illegitimate daughter, leading him by the nose and stirring up trouble in our family!”

Cedric’s voice was shrill and uncontrolled with anger. “After you stepped down, I brought the Dempseys back from the brink. And now, Thaddeus and Evadne have ruined everything! And that fool Jason still can’t see the forest for the trees, shamelessly cozying up to the Ashbournes. That girl’s just playing him until she can climb higher and kick him to the curb! He doesn’t even see it he’s not in her league! How could he ever match up to an Ashbourne?”

His words were a barrage of insults, tearing Nydia’s tender heart to shreds, a thousand pains entwined with a profound sense of injustice, making her feel small and useless.

Jason’s family, an unending source of conflict, and she was at the heart of it.

really been such a curse on his otherwise tranquil life? She felt so inadequate.

a gun!” Jason could stand it no longer. With an

of the same parents, Cedric had always been jealous of his charming, intelligent younger brother, and had never missed

any ambition Jason had, Cedric opposed, always mocking and belittling him. He cloaked his bullying in the guise of brotherly concern, but it was nothing short

years, Jason had borne it for the sake of familial blood and to spare his parents

now Cedric dared to insult the woman he loved. If he

heart clenched, but it was too late to stop

the door swinging open shocked everyone in the Dempsey family!

was a wake–up call, a jolt to the system that made

Shut your

head, which resembled a garlic bulb, but his eyes were devoid of humor, only a tumultuous anger, “If you dare speak against

wrong?” Cedric’s lip quivered, and he looked

help – a sight that would make anyone

and I love each other truly, and your accusations are nothing but

Miss Evadne and Mr. Thaddeus because they speak up for the less fortunate, they have integrity and walk the path of righteousness! Unlike you, with your self–serving ways, contributing to injustice! You brought this upon yourself,

Mom! Listen to what he’s

know you want to impress your girlfriend, and I know you’re trying to curry favor with the your own family! I’m your brother, from the same womb. How can you forsake brotherly love for Ashbournes. But you can’t

outside, feeling an icy chill spread throughout her

Dempsey was overcome, her face turning pale as she clutched her chest, struggling to breathe. “What sins have we committed to deserve such

a wedge, playing the victim, “Jason, I understand you want to please your girlfriend, and I know you want to win over the Ashbournes. But at what cost to your own brother? I’m your brother, your own

rage, the kind of fire that crackles and pops. He was just about to speak

Emeric’s daughter, a distinguished guest indeed. It’s not right to keep a lady waiting. Invite her

Mrs. Dempsey’s brow furrowed, her displeasure

to Nydia. Despite their lengthy relationship, his folks had never once expressed a wish to

now, his father was giving in, and

Nydia’s trembling hand with a smile of pure bliss, and ushered her in, radiant with joy. He felt like Jay Gatsby

on Jason, his

a man, he couldn’t miss the thick, hot love

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