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

of finding another doctor. You can only have me,” Chasel said with

word “Dad” rolled off his tongue bold and genuine.

reaction, but his Adam’s apple bobbed

did you manage to bring Chasel over from the Bright

felt a pang of guilt

had indeed gone to the Bright family’s doorstep that

he

him, Chasel had been punished according to their 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 cuts, as if he had fought his way

bear to think what it must have taken for Chasel, trapped in the house, to fight his way out to

only I had waited a bit longer that day.” Cassius murmured in

say, Cassius?” Evadne hadn’t

a question

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

widened in

it, much less imagined her brother

on. Don’t scare me like this, okay?”

looked down; his expression somber.

what you’ve done, you’ll always be my big brother. I don’t want to hate you!”

emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up,

“You silly girl.”

a bittersweet smile and affectionately

boiling with jealousy. But now, his attention was entirely on

Cassius had always been a man shrouded in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger after

the clamor of

“Evadne! Cassius!”

turned to look in unison, surprised.

did you all get

and even Bennett

was almost a

rose to their

with the family. How

Ashbourne family members arrive, with Bennett among them, Thaddeus pressed his lips

him in such a subservient position, Jareth would have

did Dad’s condition worsen

frantic, his breathing uneven. “Why did he have that incident

know

a jolt of alarm, a flash

unbidden

that I, Emeric’s son,

shocked. “What? The

to worry, but there’s a time and place

vented his anger at Cassius. “Keeping this from us, and not letting us know about Dad’s health firsthand, is that fair? Do you really not want us to worry, or do you not

a deep sorrow building

can’t talk to our brother like that, that’s too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed, and tried to pull

how can you

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