A Graduation Gift

Cassandra was shocked by Cloris's act. Her intent was becoming too obvious through her reckless actions.

"Are you alright, Cloris?"

At this moment, Edith saw that Cloris was growing angry so she immediately went to her and started babbling anxiously. She was afraid that her daughter might grow angry due to not feeling well.

Cassandra stopped where she was, looking down to see the remote control. Her eyes turned and saw Rufus. A sudden awkward feeling filled her.

Later, Edith walked back to the living room with her frowning brows.

"What happened to her? Why did her face turn pale all of a sudden? She seemed alright a minute ago."

Not able to answer the question, Cassandra simply smiled to hide the truth she knew. She then tried to change the topic and said, "Mother, there is something important that I need to tell you. I've already divorced Lionel."

She said trying to downplay the gravity of her statement. It didn't work as Edith still cried out loudly.

"What did you say? Why didn't you come to me earlier? When did this happen?"

Edit asked as her eyes grew wide. This revelation was just too much for her to accept. Wasn't this such a rash decision?

"We got the divorce certificates just a few days ago. We don't love each other and neither of us was happy in the marriage. With this, I can now concentrate on father's company."

Cassandra knew that her mother wouldn't easily accept her decision, so she tried to explain it carefully.

"How could you, Cassandra! Why didn't you tell us anything before making such decision?"

A frown formed on Edith's eyebrows. She was surprised and very unhappy to hear this news.

The marriage between Lionel and Cassandra was the idea from Vernon and her. Suddenly her daughter got a divorce without even informing her. She felt like her role and identity as a mother was being challenged.

"Mother, I'm an adult now. I know what I'm doing,"

said Cassandra as she looked directly into her mother's eyes.

While trying to find words to tell Cassandra, Edith simply looked at her. Suddenly, she remembered something about Vernon.

Many years ago, when Vernon gave up a secure and well-paying job to start his own business, he had the same firm and serious expression as well.

She realized that her elder daughter was so much like her husband.

All of a sudden, Edith noticed Rufus standing beside Cassandra. With the divorce, she was no longer a member of the Tang family, so why was he with her?

her mother's eyes. But, she

came from behind

on father's company' excuse. You got a divorce so you can be with Rufus openly, am

her and stared at

is... is that

She then glanced

"Mother, that's not true..."

teasing, "You don't have to pretend anymore! Do you think we're all stupid? I know all your dirty little secrets. You've had feelings for Rufus way before the divorce. I saw that with my own eyes when

almost raped by that nasty man. She knew that it was Cassandra who paid him to

But before any word came out

the living room. It happened so fast that Rufus was

bitch! Get out of this house! I do not have a

Edith as she shivered in

her cheek, right where Edith's hand landed. And as she

not the first time she got slapped by her own mother. The last time was when

year when she turned 18, Edith cried in front of her.

crying so hard while begging her to marry

she agreed. But, why

words that came out of Cloris's mouth and didn't

held Cassandra in his arms to protect her.

of it for granted. There's no point in explaining yourself, let's go." Even though he was talking to Cassandra, the words were for Edith.

eyes were still dark like always, but they seemed to be colder

drained out of her. She walked out

Cassandra was still silent. Her left face started to swell up and turned

won't my mother trust me, just for

long silence, Cassandra finally spoke with a disappointed voice which would make

to trust you. Time will tell,"

He felt sorry for her and his heart ached upon seeing how her own family treated her.

did raised doubts in Rufus's

will tell... Yes...Time will tell.

the car, Cassandra noticed a lot of red lanterns on the streets. Everyone was happily preparing for the upcoming Spring

hair with his

think about it anymore. What would you like to do during the Spring Festival? I'll

beat in his voice now. He was trying to cheer up the frustrated Cassandra.

"I'm not sure yet..."

brighten her mood at this moment as