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.

as he held Chasel’s

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

rolled off his tongue bold and

outward reaction, but his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly, warmth flowing

you manage to bring Chasel over from the Bright family?” Evadne’s curiosity was insatiable.

felt a pang of guilt flood his chest.

indeed gone to the Bright family’s doorstep that night, waiting for what

ultimately, he left.

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 his way out of a

bear 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.”

say, Cassius?” Evadne

a question

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

eyes widened in shock.

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

just tell me what’s going on. Don’t

down; his

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

choking up, “No matter what happens, in my

“You silly girl.”

smile and affectionately ruffled her hair.

side. Had this been any other time, he might have been boiling with jealousy. But now, his attention was entirely on Cassius, feeling that he was holding back

man shrouded in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger after their harrowing experience on Star Island.

the clamor of hurried

“Evadne! Cassius!”

three turned to look

did you all

ladies, along with Arnold, Aaron, Nydia, and even Bennett from distant Azeroth City,

a

to their feet,

the news with the family. How had everyone found

members arrive, with Bennett among them, Thaddeus pressed his lips tightly and stepped back two

subservient position, Jareth would have ridiculed him for being the

Dad’s condition worsen to this

frantic, his breathing uneven. “Why did he have that incident in

did you know that?” Evadne was stunned.

a flash of

sprang unbidden across his

a calamity, and that I, Emeric’s son, would learn about it from the Internet!”

was utterly shocked. “What? The

us to worry, but

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,

deep sorrow building

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

how can you question him?”

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