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 held Chasel’s hand

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

rolled off his tongue bold and

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

Chasel over from the Bright family?”

pang of guilt flood

family’s doorstep that night, waiting for what felt

he left.

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

sticks but also included several scrapes

trapped in the house, to fight his way out to come to

bit longer that day.” Cassius murmured in a voice filled with

did you say, Cassius?” Evadne

have a

toward her, his eyes dark 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

widened in shock.

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

on. Don’t

down; his

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

emotions hard to contain, her voice choking up, “No matter what happens, in my heart, you’ll always be the best! Irreplaceably good!”

“You silly girl.”

managed a bittersweet smile and affectionately ruffled her hair.

with jealousy. But now, his attention

in mystery. That sentiment grew stronger after

the clamor of hurried footsteps

“Evadne! Cassius!”

turned to look in unison,

all get

and even Bennett

almost a full mobilization!

to their feet, exchanging

the family. How had everyone found

the Ashbourne family members arrive, with Bennett among them, Thaddeus pressed

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

did Dad’s condition worsen to

did he have that incident in public?”

how did you know that?” Evadne was stunned.

felt a jolt of alarm, a

unbidden across

such a calamity, and that I, Emeric’s son, would learn

shocked.

us to worry, but there’s

unable to scold Evadne, 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, your brothers,

deep sorrow

like that, that’s too much!” Bennett stepped in, knowing Arnold was hot–headed, and tried to pull him

how can you question

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