Chapter 1031
"Look, either you let Thaddeus go, or you get up and make him fall for you all over
again," Cassius said, his voice sharp with frustration. His dark eyes burned with a
restless energy. "But wasting your life like this, hiding away in here-what's the
point?"
"You're so noisy..."
Evadne buried her face deeper into the pillow. Her dark hair spilled across the
crisp white sheets, making her look even smaller and more fragile. "Just leave, will
you? I want to sleep!"
Cassius, the oldest brother-more like a father than a sibling-felt anger, pity, and
helplessness all at once.
He knew: no one could untangle her heart but Thaddeus himself.
"Ms. Evadne, if you're hungry, you can have anything you want from the hotel
kitchen," Jason fretted, lingering nearby. "Why instant noodles? Let me cook you
something real. It's not good for you, eating that stuff."
Evadne's reply was muffled but clear, "Noodles are tasty. I like them."
Aaron, who knew Evadne's stubborn streak all too well, realized gentle words
wouldn't work. He'd have to switch up his game.
He walked over to the bed, leaned down, and whispered in her ear, voice low and
devilish, "I found out who's been meeting with Avery lately."
In an instant, Evadne shot upright, eyes wide with sudden energy. "Who?!"
Aaron wrinkled his nose dramatically. "Whoa, girl, you need a shower. If
housekeeping finds you like this tomorrow, they'll call the cops and think it's a
crime scene."
Jason snorted, half-laughing at Aaron's exaggeration.
Aaron pressed on, "Go wash up, eat something decent, and I'll tell you what I
found out."
It worked like a charm. Evadne scrambled off the bed, bare feet padding across
the floor, wobbling a little as she made her way to the bathroom.
Cassius watched her go, worry creasing his brow deeper and deeper. He noticed
the way she hunched over, her thin legs trembling.
"Evadne, are you alright?" Cassius called, concern spilling out.
"I'm fine... I'll just be quick," Evadne whispered back, voice barely above a breath.
But Cassius didn't believe her; he could sense something was off. He hurried
toward her. "Are you sure you feel okay? If you're not, I'm taking you to the ER
right now."
"I'm-" Before she could finish, pain
tore through her stomach-a sharp,
agonizing twist, like a hedgehog
rampaging inside her. Suddenly, her
whole body spasmed, and she
doubled over, vomiting a mouthful of
bright, terrifying blood onto the floor.
"Evadne!" Cassius and Aaron both shouted, rushing to catch her as she
collapsed.
Jason, pale and shaking, grabbed his phone and dialed 911.
Evadne's world faded to black as she slumped into Cassius' arms, blood staining
her lips, consciousness slipping away.
...
Later that day, after a full check-up, Thaddeus had finally been cleared to go
home, though he was far from fully recovered.
After lunch, Gordon arrived with a
crisp new suit and helped Thaddeus
change piece by piece. As he
fastened the tie, Gordon couldn't
help recalling all those bright, gentle
momings when Mrs. Abernathynoveldrama
used to tie Thaddeus' tie for him.
She was so deft, so careful, always
finishing with a neat flourish.
Thaddeus would always circle his
arms around her, pulling her close,
stealing a long, tender kiss.
Would there ever be mornings like that again?
Gordon hesitated, lips moving as if to speak. "Um, Mr. Thaddeus..."
Thaddeus said nothing, eyes a cool, distant blue.
As Gordon steeled himself to mention Evadne, the door swung open and a
woman in a white coat strolled in.
"Mr. Thaddeus, you're looking better today," Alexia said with a warm smile,
stepping over and presenting a bouquet of creamy white tulips. "Congratulations
on your discharge."
Thaddeus paused, the faintest hesitation in his eyes, then accepted the flowers.
"Thank you, Dr. Alexia."
"Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Frederic are
on their way to pick you up. Both of
your uncles are worried about you
Alexia continued with a gentle,
reassuring smile. "Your older brother
isn't feeling well, so he sent me
instead. Figured a doctor would be
handy, just in case."
Thaddeus nodded. "He's thoughtful."
Gordon stood silently behind her, watching her with a strange sense of unease-
something oddly familiar, yet alien.
Just then, Gordon's phone rang-a call from the company. He excused himself
and stepped outside.
Now it was just Thaddeus and Alexia in the room.
Thaddeus turned to the mirror, fumbling with his tie. After several frustrating
minutes, he still couldn't get it right. Sweat beaded at his hairline, his patience
unraveling.
And before he could stop himself, he blurted out, "Evadne, help me."
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