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.

he held

Dad’s health. Don’t even think of finding another doctor. You can only

his tongue bold and

Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth

to bring Chasel over from the Bright

felt a pang of guilt flood

family’s doorstep that night,

ultimately, he

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

Winston 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

for Chasel, trapped in the house, to fight his way out to come

bit longer that day.” Cassius murmured in a voice

Evadne hadn’t caught his words.

I have a

did many things beyond your understanding, things you absolutely couldn’t accept. If you discovered, I’m not as good as you imagined,

eyes widened

She had never thought about it, much less imagined her brother would ask her such a question one

tell me what’s going on. Don’t scare me like this,

looked down; his

you’ve done, you’ll always be my big brother. I don’t want

choking up, “No matter what happens, in my heart, you’ll

“You silly girl.”

managed a bittersweet smile and affectionately ruffled her

been any other time, he might have been boiling with jealousy. But now,

That sentiment grew stronger after their harrowing experience on Star

of hurried

“Evadne! Cassius!”

turned to look

did you all get there?”

and even

a

and Cassius rose to their feet, exchanging astonished

news with the family. How

Ashbourne family members arrive, with Bennett among them, Thaddeus pressed his lips tightly and stepped back

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

how did Dad’s condition worsen to this extent?”

did he have that incident in public?”

how did you know that?”

felt a jolt of alarm, a flash of coldness crossing

name Bevis sprang unbidden across his

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

utterly shocked. “What? The

know you didn’t want us to worry, but

us know about

brows furrowed, a deep sorrow building in

that, that’s too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold

you question

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