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.

with emotion, as he held Chasel’s hand a

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

his tongue

apple bobbed

unpleasantness, how did you manage to bring Chasel

felt a pang of guilt flood

family’s doorstep that night,

ultimately, he left.

punished according to their family discipline, confined to his room,

injuries weren’t just bruises from sticks but also included several scrapes and cuts, as if he had fought his way

trapped

waited a bit longer that day.” Cassius murmured in a

say, Cassius?” Evadne hadn’t caught his words.

a question for you!

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. Evadne, would you hate me for deceiving

eyes widened

much less imagined her brother would ask her such a question one

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

his expression somber.

you’ll always be my big brother. I don’t want to

downtrodden words, Evadne’s emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up, “No matter what happens, in my heart, you’ll always be the best!

“You silly girl.”

bittersweet smile and affectionately ruffled her hair.

any other time, he might have been boiling with

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

of hurried footsteps

“Evadne! Cassius!”

to look

did you all get there?”

even Bennett from distant Azeroth

almost a full

to their feet, exchanging

news with the family.

Bennett among them, Thaddeus pressed

there. Otherwise, seeing him in such a subservient position, Jareth would have ridiculed him for being the proverbial

did Dad’s condition worsen to

did he have that incident in public?”

know that?” Evadne was

a flash of coldness crossing his eyes.

sprang unbidden across his mind!

never imagined that such a calamity, and that I, Emeric’s son, would learn

shocked.

didn’t want us to worry, but

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

deep sorrow building in

too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed, and tried to

you

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