Chapter 61

Hayden lay weakly on the bed while Ophelia changed the cold towel on his forehead and tried to comfort him. He noticed that Thaddeus hadn't returned yet and wasn't answering his phone, which seemed to bring him a sense of relief. He thought that Thaddeus might never come back again if he didn't make it back this time. "Lia, don't worry. Maybe he's just delayed. Maybe…" Hayden's words trailed off as he coughed painfully. Ophelia caught his words and immediately asked, "Maybe what? Did he say something to you?" He hesitated, deliberately trying to avoid the conversation. "It's nothing. Some things are better left unsaid for your sake." The more he avoided answering, the more her curiosity grew. "What is it? Don't hide it from me. Since you've already said part of it, I'll figure out the rest!" Reluctantly, he spoke up, "When I brought food to Thaddeus earlier, he congratulated us. He said that he won't be attending the wedding. He also asked me to thank you for the two million doll