I could sense the sudden shift in his mood. His rising anxiety even caused him to lash out at the caretaker several times.
The tipping point came when Cyril intentionally called to gloat, pushing Cadell's unease to its peak.
He even smashed a bowl during lunch, then erupted in fury in the hospital room, shouting Cyril's name, his face contorted. The caretaker attending him didn't dare make a sound, doing everything she could to fade into the background.
I watched from the sidelines, observing his pathetic state. It was easy to discern the anxiety in his words.
He was scared.
Scared that Cyril's success would surpass his own. Scared that Charles would abandon him.
Deep down, he knew he couldn't match Cyril's abilities. If Charles started to groom Cyril, Cadell's status as heir would b
