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.

emotion, as he

now on, I’m taking care of Dad’s health. Don’t even think of finding another doctor. You

“Dad” rolled off his

Adam’s apple bobbed slightly,

you manage to bring Chasel over from the Bright family?”

felt a pang of guilt flood his chest.

family’s doorstep that night, waiting for

ultimately, he

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

Dr. 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

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

waited a bit longer that day.” Cassius

Evadne hadn’t caught his words.

a question for you!

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

eyes widened

never thought about it, much less imagined

just tell me what’s going on. Don’t scare me

down; his

matter what you’ve done, you’ll always be my

the recent events and Cassius‘ downtrodden words, Evadne’s emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up,

“You silly girl.”

and affectionately

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

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

of

“Evadne! Cassius!”

turned to look

all

and even Bennett from distant Azeroth City,

almost a full

rose to their

they hadn’t shared the news with the family. How

Thaddeus pressed his

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

condition

“Why did he have that incident

how did you know that?” Evadne was stunned.

a flash of

Bevis sprang unbidden across

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

was utterly shocked.

I know you didn’t want us to worry, but there’s a time and place

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

a deep sorrow building in

talk to our brother like that, that’s too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed, and

you

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