When Thaddeus finally woke up, Evadne Ashbourne just broke down, tears streaming down her face as she crumpled to the cold concrete outside the hospital. Her slender frame shook in the winter wind, and she hugged her knees tightly, sobbing.
âMs. Evadne...â Jason Dempseyâs voice caught in his throat as he watched her. His heart just about shattered at the sight.
Ever since Thaddeus Abernathy slipped into a coma, the days had blurred together for Evadne. She drifted through them like a ghostâshe was alive, technically, but the vibrant, rose-bright woman sheâd been was nowhere to be found.
Sheâd carried so much guilt, so much pressure, it was eating her alive from the inside out. She was losing herself, slipping further from reality each day.
âOh, sweetheart, why are you crying? Thaddeus is awake! Thatâs the best news we could hope for!â
On the other end of the phone, Hamilton Abernathy tried to comfort her, his concern clear. âHoney, itâs freezing outâare you outside right now?â
âGrandpa... Iâm... outside the hospital,â Evadne choked out, her tears hot against her chilled hands.
Hamiltonâs voice rose in alarm. âItâs this late, and youâre still out in the cold? Oh, darling, what are you thinking?â
âGrandpa, I want to see Thaddeus... But... they wonât let me in...â
âDonât be silly, Evadne. As long as Iâm here, whoâs going to stop you?â Hamiltonâs voice was strong and reassuring. âMurray and I are on our way to the hospital right now. Donât freeze out thereâgo inside and wait for us. Iâll be there soon, and Iâll make sure nobody lays a finger on you, sweetheart!â
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Less than half an hour later, Hamilton arrived in his wheelchair, pushed by Mr. Murray. He met up with Evadne and Jason at the hospital entrance.
The four of them hurried to the private wing. A pair of Abernathy family security guards stood at attention outside the VIP suite. But with Hamilton in charge, nobody dared to block their way; they all bowed respectfully and let them pass.
âThaddeus! My boy!â Hamilton could barely contain himself. He struggled to his feet from the wheelchair, leaning heavily on Mr. Murray as he staggered to the bedside.
There, pale as a ghost and propped up on pillows, was his beloved grandsonâhis once-bright eyes now dim and tired. Hamiltonâs composure crumbled, and tears slipped down his wrinkled cheeks.
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ï¤Chapter 2371 Predatory Nature Awake for Love: My Coma Bridegroom ï¤Chapter 664 âThank God youâre awake, Thaddeus. Thatâs all that matters,â Frederic Abernathy sighed with relief. He hadnât slept or eaten properly in days, as the dark circles under his eyes clearly showed.
âMaâam... Mrs. Abernathy!â Gordon, the familyâs longtime assistant, spotted Evadne standing frozen at the doorway, too afraid to step inside. Tears welled in his own eyes as he rushed over, his voice trembling. âMr. Thaddeus is awake! Please, go see him!â
Evadneâs heart had nearly burst with longing every minute sheâd been kept from Thaddeus. Now, so close, she suddenly felt paralyzed. She couldnât make herself cross the threshold.
She didnât dare face the Abernathys. After all, it was her fault their son ended up like this. Shame threatened to swallow her whole.
âWhat did you just call her?â Fredericâs voice thundered across the room, his glare fixed on Gordon. âGordon! If I ever hear you call her âMrs.
Abernathyâ again, you can pack your bags and never set foot in Abernathy Enterprises! I donât care who tries to save your jobâit wonât happen!â
Gordon bit his lip so hard it bled, swallowing his anger. He didnât care about the paycheck or the prestigious title of executive assistant anymore.
With Thaddeusâs sudden return, and the young manâs mind clearly not what it used to be, everything was uncertain now.
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