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.
on his otherwise
it no longer. With an
Cedric had always been jealous of his charming, intelligent younger brother, and had never
and belittling him. He cloaked his bullying in the guise of brotherly concern,
years, Jason had borne it for the sake of familial blood and to
If he held back now, what kind of man would he
Nydia’s heart clenched, but it was too late to stop him.
heavy thud of the door swinging open shocked everyone
call, a jolt to the system
Shut your damn mouth!”
which resembled a garlic bulb, but his eyes were devoid of humor, only a tumultuous
wrong?” Cedric’s lip quivered, and he
daddy for help – a sight that would
and I love each other truly, and your accusations are nothing but slander
they were back in a courtroom in fierce debate, “Everything I’ve done has been out of my own free will, no one forced or coerced me! I stand with Miss Evadne and Mr. Thaddeus because they speak up for the less fortunate, they have integrity and walk the path of righteousness! Unlike
to what
parents, trying to whitewash his own actions and pressure Jason, “Jason, I know you want to impress your girlfriend, and I know you’re trying to curry favor
stood outside, feeling an icy chill spread
played, Mrs. Dempsey was overcome, her face turning pale as she clutched her chest, struggling to breathe. “What
comfort his mother while continuing to drive 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 kin. How can you turn your back on family for
just about to speak when Dave, who had kept a stoic silence until now, suddenly
guest indeed. It’s not right to keep a lady waiting. Invite her in,
brow furrowed, her
take to Nydia. Despite their
his father was giving in, and how could Jason not be overjoyed?
a smile of pure bliss, and ushered her in, radiant with joy. He
on Jason, his frown deepening.
clearly wrapped around Ms. Nydia’s little finger. As a
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