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
of finding another doctor. You can
word “Dad” rolled off his tongue bold and
his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth flowing straight
to bring Chasel over from the Bright family?” Evadne’s curiosity was
of guilt flood
that night, waiting for what felt
ultimately, he left.
to his room, and he was looking out from his window when
that his injuries weren’t just bruises from sticks but also included several scrapes and
it must have taken for Chasel, trapped in the house, to fight his way out to come
day.” Cassius murmured in a voice filled
Evadne hadn’t caught his words.
have a question for you!
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. Evadne, would you hate me for deceiving you?”
eyes widened in shock.
She had never thought about it, much less imagined her brother would ask her
what’s going on. Don’t scare me
his expression somber.
be my big brother. I don’t want to hate
Cassius‘ downtrodden words, Evadne’s emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up, “No matter what
“You silly girl.”
smile and affectionately ruffled her
other time, he might have been boiling with jealousy. But now, his attention was
Cassius had always been a man shrouded in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger
the clamor of hurried footsteps approached.
“Evadne! Cassius!”
to look in unison, surprised.
you all
with Arnold, Aaron, Nydia, and even Bennett from distant Azeroth City,
almost a full mobilization!
to their feet, exchanging
the family. How had everyone found out?
pressed his lips
position, Jareth would have ridiculed
condition worsen to this
breathing uneven. “Why did he have
how did you know that?” Evadne was
of alarm, a flash of coldness crossing his eyes.
unbidden across
calamity, and that I, Emeric’s son,
utterly shocked.
I know you didn’t want us to worry,
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 brothers, to share the family’s
sorrow building in his heart.
can’t talk to our brother like that, that’s too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed, and tried to pull him back.
how can you question him?”
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