Chapter 89: Mr. Cassius: I’ll Back Her Up
Keagan glanced at Gemma.
The woman’s expression was calm, her eyes shimmering like polished amber. She was stunning, no doubt about it.
But there was something else.
Despite her delicate appearance, there was an unmistakable presence about her–a quiet strength that mirrored Cassius.
It was like…
She’d been around him too much.
His aura seemed to have seeped into her, shaping her instincts.
A chill ran down Keagan’s spine.
He instinctively straightened up, his tone turning far more respectful.
“Dr. Kelestine, I’m sorry. I didn’t recognize you earlier. Please, give me a chance to make it right.”
Gemma walked over to Noah and effortlessly picked him up
“I’m not the one you owe an apology to.”
She was a doctor. Helping others was second nature.
In the hospital, she’d dealt with far more emotional families than this one.
Their words barely registered.
After all, if a surgeon couldn’t stay steady under pressure, how could they hold a scalpel?
Besides, the anger wasn’t even directed at her.
some twisted game.
Noah was just a child, yet they treated him like a pawn in se
The little boy’s chubby face was tight with worry, his wide eyes filled with unease.
“You want me to apologize to this kid Keagan snapped, his temper flaring again.
The anger he’d barely suppressed burst back to life.
“You’re just a surgeon. Don’t think so highly of yourself!”
Frustration poured out as he ignored Cassius earlier warning
“Do you know how much trouble that kid’s toy caused my mom? If 1 don’t demand a life for a life, I’m already being
generous!
An apology? Not happening!”
Disappointment flickered across Gemma’s face. “So, there really are people who are blind to reason.”
Keagan bristled. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
Gemma rolled her eyes dramatically. “It means I’m mocking you. Didn’t I make that obvious?”
Keagan’s face turned red with fury. He took a threatening step forward, pointing a finger at her. “Don’t think saving my mom gives you the right to do whatever you want!”
His rage boiled over.
It looked like he was ready to strike.
Before he could act, Cassius stepped in front of Gemma, his expression icy and unyielding.
The air around him grew frigid, his presence as cold and suffocating as a glacier.
Keagan, still fuming, gritted his teeth.
“Cassius, are you seriously siding with her? An outsider?”
Cassius deep, wintry gaze locked onto him.
“And if I am?”
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The words were simple, but the meaning was clear-
He was standing up for Gemma.
Kragan’s disbelief was palpable.
“Cousin Cassius?”
For a moment, something softened in Cassius‘ expression.
“She’s not an outsider.”
The unspoken message hung in the air: YOU ARE.
Keagan froze, as if struck by lightning.
Cassins was his idol.
He’d always taken pride in their shared bloodline.
But now, that bond was severed.
It hurt more than any physical wound.
Gemma’s heart skipped a heat
She glanced up instinctively.
The man in front of her stood tall and imposing, shielding her completely.
His broad shoulders seemed capable of weathering any storm.
His powerful presence was overwhelming.
But for some reason.
Her heart felt warm, like sunlight breaking through the clouds.
It was a gentle, unfamiliar feeling-
And something else she didn’t dare name was it gratitude?
Because for the first time in her life, someone had chosen her so firmly.
Protected her so resolutely.
While everyone else stayed silent, Cassius‘ deep voice cut through the tension.
“How did the toy end up with my aunt?”
His sharp gaze swept across the room, cold and penetrating
If one looked closely, there was a dangerous edge in his eyes.
Gemma stepped forward, lightly tugging his sleeve.
The icy aura around Cassius melted instantly.
He turned, his gaze softening as it fell on her delicate features.
Her red lips curved slightly as she spoke the words he hadn’t.
“Whoever tampered with the toy must have wanted to harm Mrs. Elizabeth.”
Their piercing gazes landed on Keagan simultaneously,
Gemma chuckled, her voice laced with mockery.
“So, when I called you blind, wasn’t I right?”
Keagan’s face flushed red. “But..”
Gemma didn’t want to waste one more second with an idiot like Keagan
“Mrs. Elizabeth,” Gemma interrupted, turning to the elderly woman, her voice gentle. “Do you know who’s so eager to see you gone?”
Elizabeth had been silently observing her.
Back in the operating room, when the other doctors were helpless, this young woman had saved her with a few well–placed
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needles
Calm under pressure, decisive in action–Elizabeth couldn’t help but admire her.
Now, this seemingly trivial toy had turned into a serious matter, and Gemma was the only one who’d seen the bigger picture.
She was sharp, insightful, and clearly someone Cass valued.
Elizabeth’s heart swelled with a mix of relief and satisfaction.
For years, Cass had distanced himself from women, and she’d worried he’d never settle down.
Now, it seemed there was hope after all.
Elizabeth tried to sit up, but Gemma gently pressed her back down.
“Don’t move, Madame Elizabeth.”
Elizabeth complied, letting out a soft sigh before turning to Keagan.
“I bought that toy today.”
Everyone froze.
Noah hadn’t been to the house in a month.
How could his voice be on a brand–new toy?
“I put it in the bottom compartment of the bookshelf in the study,” Elizabeth continued.
“I was planning to give it to Noah later as an apology for breaking his robot.”
To keep it safe, I hid it in the very back. No one would have found it unless they were looking for it.”
Her voice grew heavy with disappointment.
“If you want the truth, check the study’s security footage. It’ll explain everything”
Noah stayed quiet, his big eyes filled with nervousness as he glanced at Elizabeth.
Sensing his unease, Gemma gently ruffled his hair.
The boy, who had been on the verge of tears, relaxed immediately. He smuggled closer, resting his cheek against her
shoulder.
Meanwhile, Yvonne, pale and trembling, tried to slink away unnoticed.
Brooke grabbed her.
“No! Let me go!”
Yvonne screamed as she was dragged out, with Keagan rushing after her.
Cassius turned to block Gemma’s view, as if to shield her from the chaos.
But their eyes met instead.
