His Ex-Wife Is A Billionaire? novel Chapter 57

"What's going on?"

Thaddeus's fork hit the floor.

Evadne felt a chill in her heart, watching him lose it over Acacia.

"Just now, Ms. Acacia was at home crying your name, her emotions everywhere. The lady wants you to check on her, and she's afraid Ms. Acacia might do something rash."

Before Gordon could finish his sentence, Thaddeus was already on his feet, bolting out of the dining room.

"You heartless, ungrateful brat! If you go after that woman, you're no grandson of mine!" Hamilton angrily pounded the table.

But it was already too late. Thaddeus's proud and distinguished figure disappeared from his view.

"Ah, what a calamity! All my countless efforts throughout my life haven't changed Thaddeus's mind. It's all because I'm powerless!"

Hamilton hit his chest in pain, feeling more than just guilt towards Evadne.

Evadne looked lost. She gave a small smile, her cold hand gently stroking her grandfather's weathered hand.

"Grandpa, don't say that. You've done so much for me, and it's just Thaddeus and I weren't meant to be."

Thaddeus was about to get into his car outside the villa, his mind fraught with worry.

"Mr. Thaddeus!"

He stopped in his tracks, turning to see Ilana, who had chased him out, her eyes glinting with a cold light under the bright lamp.

A pang of guilt hit him. He was about to say something, but she beat him to it.

"Your sister insulted one of my hotel staff tonight, causing the girl to have a seizure. Please go tell your sister that I won't let this slide, and she needs to explain to that girl."

Thaddeus's brow furrowed and he hadn't expected her to bring this up.

His hopeful gaze faded.

"Glynnis might be my sister, but I don't meddle in her personal affairs."

"I see, so Mr. Thaddeus considers this a personal issue. Got it."

With that, Evadne gave a cold smile, turned around, and walked back into the villa, not sparing Thaddeus another glance.

Thaddeus felt a chill, and his entire body felt cold.

Was she mocking him?

That night, Thaddeus went to see Acacia, who was suffering from "severe depression". He didn't return until the wee hours.

Although Ilana's matter had put some distance between him and Acacia, when he saw her depression diagnosis report, it still managed to touch the softest corner of his heart.

Depression was a knot in his heart he couldn't untangle.

"Mr. Thaddeus, there's a situation. Do you want to handle it?" Gordon asked hesitantly, phone in hand.

"What is it?" Thaddeus closed his eyes to rest.

"The video of your sister insulting the waitress at the hotel has been posted online. The PR team spotted it right away. They're worried it might tarnish the Abernathy Group's image, so they wanted to know your thoughts."

"Delete it."

Thaddeus slightly parted his thin lips, his eyes narrowing, "Glynnis's personal issues can't affect the company. Make sure it's cleaned up."

"Understood, Mr. Thaddeus!"

Back at the villa, Thaddeus was just about to head upstairs when he saw Alva in her nightgown, looking worried.

"Alva, didn't I tell you not to wait up for me? I might be busy." Thaddeus felt a rare warmth in his heart.

Alva had always been like this since they were kids. Unless he explicitly said he wouldn't be back, she would wait up for him like a mother.

But Alva was getting on in years, and her health was not what it used to be. So, for the past three years, Ilana had taken over the responsibility of looking after Thaddeus, waiting for him every night.

"Thaddeus, have you eaten? I saved some food for you, and it's still warm. Could you try to sleep earlier next time? Your constant headaches might be due to staying up late. Both your body and mind need rest to stay healthy.You may not want to hear this, but I must say it. Because I want you to be healthy, I don't want you to get sick. Can I not wait for you just because you say so? I'm just a servant, not family."

Alva sighed with resentment, "Ah, if only Ilana were still here, I could save some energy as an old woman. She took care of you wholeheartedly every day. I saw with my own eyes how Ilana's skin was as smooth as an egg when she married you, but she became so thin because of you. It's heartbreaking. You're just unlucky."

Thaddeus's vision blurred, Ilana's clear, bright, and slightly aggrieved eyes surfaced in his mind.