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

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

rolled off his

gave no outward reaction, but his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth

did you manage to bring Chasel over from the Bright

felt a pang of

that

ultimately, he left.

to their family discipline, confined to his room, and he was looking out from his window when Cassius

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

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

longer that day.” Cassius murmured in a voice

Evadne hadn’t

have a question

understanding, things you absolutely couldn’t accept. If you discovered,

widened in shock.

What a heavy word! She had never thought about it, much less imagined her brother would ask

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

looked down; his

be my big brother. I don’t want to hate you!”

her voice choking up, “No matter what happens, in my heart, you’ll always be the best!

“You silly girl.”

smile and affectionately ruffled

silently from the side. Had this been any other time, he might have been boiling with

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

of hurried footsteps

“Evadne! Cassius!”

look in unison,

all get there?”

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

a

and Cassius rose to their feet, exchanging astonished glances.

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

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

a subservient position, Jareth would have ridiculed

how did Dad’s condition worsen to this

uneven. “Why did

how did you know that?” Evadne was stunned.

alarm, a flash

unbidden across his

and that I, Emeric’s son, would learn about it from

was utterly shocked. “What? The Internet?”

didn’t want us to worry, but there’s

at Cassius. “Keeping this from us, and not letting us know about Dad’s health firsthand, is that fair? Do you really not want

a deep sorrow building

Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was

can you

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