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.
eyes swirled with emotion, as he held Chasel’s hand
Don’t even think of finding another doctor. You can only have me,” Chasel said with a hint
off his tongue bold and genuine.
his Adam’s apple
Chasel over from the Bright family?” Evadne’s
a pang of guilt flood his chest.
family’s doorstep that night, waiting for what felt like an eternity.
ultimately, he
according to their family discipline, confined to his
that his injuries weren’t just bruises from sticks but also included several scrapes and cuts,
think what it must have taken for Chasel, trapped in the house, to fight
bit longer that day.”
you say, Cassius?” Evadne hadn’t caught his words.
I have 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
widened
thought about it, much less imagined her brother would
please, just tell me what’s going on. Don’t scare me like this, okay?”
his expression somber.
you’ve done, you’ll always be my big brother. I don’t want to hate you!”
hard to contain, her voice choking up, “No
“You silly girl.”
and
been any other time, he might have been boiling with jealousy. But now, his attention was entirely on Cassius, feeling that he was holding back
in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger after their harrowing experience on Star Island.
clamor of
“Evadne! Cassius!”
to look
you all get
Ashbourne ladies, along with Arnold, Aaron, Nydia, and even Bennett from distant Azeroth
was almost a full mobilization!
to their feet, exchanging
the news with the family. How had everyone found out?
them, Thaddeus pressed his lips tightly and stepped back
a subservient position, Jareth would have ridiculed him for being the proverbial kicked–out
condition worsen
frantic, his breathing uneven. “Why did he have
did you know
a flash
Bevis sprang unbidden
a calamity, and that I, Emeric’s son, would learn about it from the Internet!”
shocked. “What?
you didn’t want us to worry,
vented his anger at Cassius. “Keeping this from us, and not letting us know about Dad’s health firsthand,
deep sorrow building in his
you can’t talk to our brother like that, that’s too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed, and
can you question him?”
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