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 Chasel’s hand a bit tighter.

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

word “Dad” rolled off his tongue

outward reaction, but his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth flowing straight to his heart.

Chasel over

felt a pang of guilt flood

to the Bright family’s doorstep that

he

been punished according to their family discipline, confined to his room, and he was

bruises from sticks but also included several scrapes and cuts, as if he had fought his

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

that day.” Cassius

you say, Cassius?” Evadne hadn’t caught

I have a question for

face toward her, his eyes dark and intense, “If one 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.

widened

She had never thought about it, much less imagined her brother

tell me what’s going on.

his

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

to contain, her voice choking up, “No matter what happens, in my heart, you’ll always

“You silly girl.”

bittersweet smile and affectionately ruffled her

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

a man shrouded in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger

clamor of hurried

“Evadne! Cassius!”

three turned to look in unison,

you all get there?”

three Ashbourne ladies, along with Arnold, Aaron, Nydia, and even Bennett

was almost a full mobilization!

Cassius rose to their feet,

the

them, Thaddeus pressed his lips tightly and stepped back

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

did Dad’s condition worsen to this

did he have that incident

know that?” Evadne was stunned.

felt a jolt of alarm, a flash

unbidden across his

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

shocked.

to worry,

unable 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 fair? Do you really not want us to worry, or do you not trust us, your

brows furrowed, a deep sorrow building

Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold

can you question him?”

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