Chapter 661

That evening, Emeric checked into the Ashbourne Group’s hospital in Skyrim.

Evadne and Thaddeus had just brought Emeric in when Cassius and Chasel were already there, anxiously waiting.

Despite not having seen him for several days, Evadne could clearly tell that Chasel had lost a lot of weight, his complexion pallid as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.

There was no time for pleasantries; as soon as the medical staff wheeled Emeric into the examination room, Chasel quickly followed.

Before stepping through the door, he turned back for a deep look at Cassius, lips slightly moving as he mouthed silently the words: “I’ve got this.”

With the door’s closure, everyone’s hearts sank heavily.

Cassius watched the door intently, feeling a stifling breath, his heart twisting with worry.

Not only was he concerned for his father’s health, but also for Chasel’s.

Chasel had mentioned earlier that morning that his back wound was still causing him pain. Cassius had wanted him to rest more, but upon hearing that the Ashbourne family was in trouble, Chasel sprang up as if revitalized, insisting on returning to Skyrim.

On the way back, Cassius gripped the steering wheel with one hand, while the other was playfully toyed with by Chasel, who pinched and rubbed it as if he couldn’t get enough.

“You’re barely recovered, and now you’re already taking on intense work. You’ll wear yourself out.”

“I’m a grown man. I’m not fragile as you think. Don’t worry.”

Chasel often reminded Cassius of his masculinity, as if fearing that Cassius was merely enchanted by his pretty face and might one day regret their intimacy or, worse, grow cold toward him like he had once before–a thought Chasel couldn’t bear.

“I know you’re a man,” Cassius said, his voice rough, eyes on the road. “I’ve never been more aware of what I’m doing than I was that night with you.”

Chasel gazed at Cassius‘ handsome profile, with unguarded desire.

In the next second, he leaned over to plant a kiss filled with longing on the man’s cheek.

swirled with emotion, as he held

I’m taking care of Dad’s health. Don’t even think of finding another doctor. You can only have me,” Chasel said with a hint of pride.

“Dad” rolled off his tongue bold

no outward reaction, but his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth flowing straight to his heart.

to bring Chasel over from the Bright family?” Evadne’s curiosity was insatiable.

pang of

that night, waiting for what felt like an

ultimately, he left.

family discipline, confined to his room, and he was looking

examined Chasel, he mentioned that his injuries weren’t just bruises from sticks but also included several scrapes and

couldn’t bear to think what it must have taken for Chasel, trapped in the house, to fight

waited a bit longer that day.” Cassius murmured

say, Cassius?” Evadne hadn’t

a question for

day, you found out I did many things beyond your understanding, things you absolutely couldn’t accept. If you discovered, I’m not as good as you imagined, but rather I am someone who couldn’t even be considered a good person in a conventional sense. Evadne, would you hate me for

widened in

less imagined her brother would ask her such a question

going on. Don’t scare me

looked down; his

what you’ve done, you’ll always be my big

Evadne’s emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up, “No matter what happens, in my

“You silly girl.”

a bittersweet smile and affectionately ruffled her

time, he might have been boiling with jealousy. But now, his attention was entirely on Cassius, feeling that he was holding back

had always been a man shrouded in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger after their harrowing experience

the clamor of hurried footsteps

“Evadne! Cassius!”

turned to look in

all get

even

was almost a full mobilization!

their feet, exchanging astonished

they hadn’t shared the news with the family. How had everyone

pressed his lips tightly and stepped

Jareth wasn’t there. Otherwise, seeing him in such a subservient position, Jareth would have ridiculed

Dad’s condition worsen to this

frantic, his breathing uneven. “Why did he

know that?” Evadne was stunned.

jolt of alarm, a flash of

sprang unbidden

a calamity, and that I, Emeric’s son, would learn

was utterly shocked. “What?

didn’t want us to worry, but there’s a

to scold Evadne, so he vented his anger at Cassius. “Keeping this from us, and not letting us know about Dad’s health firsthand, is that

furrowed, a deep sorrow building in his

too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed, and

you question him?”

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