A Graduation Gift

Chapter 111 You Will Never Be Alone Again

Dylon gaped at the two, his gaze flickering confusedly back and forth from Cassandra then to Rufus. He was struck speechless and had no idea what to say.

Rufus's face remained calm, his expression unwavering, and Dylon had the feeling that he should not remain here anymore. The man caught just now had something to do with Cassandra and the Tang Group. He was just an outsider. It would be best for him not to involve himself any longer. 'I should probably go now, ' he thought to himself.

He cleared his throat and spoke, "Then, Cassandra, since you'll be going back with Mr. Luo, I'll be on my way as well."

Cassandra opened her mouth to speak, but Dylon had already turned on his heel and left.

She could feel Rufus's presence behind her. There was an awkwardness between them that seemed to grow with every passing second.

Rufus stayed silent. Without speaking a word, he took her hand and led her into his car. A car which he had already sent for was waiting for them.

He shut the door forcefully, and Cassandra flinched from the sudden motion.

"You requested for a divorce?" he asked. Cassandra didn't reply to his question and avoided his eyes. "Why didn't you tell me before your announcement?" he pressed, his voice dropping and the words trailing off coldly.

His eyes were steely and his face was set in harsh lines.

"It's my business. Why would I need to tell you?"

Cassandra sensed his coldness and replied in an equally distant tone.

Rufus's eyes darkened with shadows at her reply. Her business? This was very far from being just her business at all!

Horace was strongly opposed to her decision. From here on, it would be difficult to disentangle her from the complicated relationships in that household. Had she discussed it with him before her sudden announcement, things could have gone differently.

Rufus let out a sigh and said simply, "You're too impulsive."

Then he proceeded to start the car.

Cassandra settled herself in a long silence before speaking again.

"I felt that it was the only chance," she confessed. "If I hadn't said that then, I wasn't sure if I could have said it later, or ever."

Her voice trembled as she spoke the words, and Rufus felt a small pang of pain in his chest, interfering with his breath. She looked defeated with her shoulders slumped and her head hanging lowly.

Cassandra knew that it was not carefully thought through, but she did not regret what

was pulled from her thoughts when Rufus asked, "Then, why don't you be even more

hard on the brakes and Cassandra's breath was caught in her throat, more with his words than with the sudden halt

being her husband. She

felt his heart drop. "No, Rufus." She looked down and broke from his gaze. "It would just complicate things

of Lionel, and their strained relationship as husband and wife on paper. Despite the knowledge of the reality of their marriage, the betrayal stung her, pricking mercilessly on her dignity. Her nights were filled with the haunting sleeplessness and the walls echoed isolation:

time and again. And now, he

that dark car parked in some unknown alley. She raised her head and met with Rufus's eyes. The affection flowing

happy and I won't let anything hurt you.

silhouetted by the pale street lights. Cassandra traced the elegant contours of his brow, down to his jaw and

for my whole life is to be loved by someone fully. I have been alone and lost all my life, and all I want is a home." Cassandra fixed her eyes on him, and Rufus steadily returned

you fully. I will protect and cherish you. You will never be alone, as long as

They were simple words, bare of flowery declarations, yet they were the most precious promises in

were soothing her

lips got closer and closer until they

yes," Rufus whispered as he touched his

just like the stars overhead.

that her heart

lips curved into a smile

first time he had smiled so happily these years. He could not remember the last time

yes." He swooped down for another chaste kiss before he settled back in his seat. "Let's go back now. We need

would never allow the divorce so easily. Cassandra would probably have to talk to

a time to talk to Lionel. If he agrees and then

She had indeed realized she acted

seemed not to be

Cassandra felt braver as she buried the image of Rufus and his gaze

the Tang house. Cassandra suggested that she get

the divorce is final. That would be

relationship hidden was a sensible decision. Rufus would be on the receiving end

that we haven't started any relationship yet. But if you

smile forming on his lips. Cassandra's cheeks flared at his insinuation and

of the Tang house, while Rufus parked the car in another place. Then, he climbed over the wall and went back to his

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