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?

recognized the confusion in her mother's eyes. But, she didn't not know how to properly explain

came from

company' excuse. You got a divorce so you can

was Cloris. She walked towards her and stared at

is... is that

trust Cloris's words more. She then glanced at Cassandra

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

However, Cloris continued 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

nasty man.

herself. But before any word came out of her mouth, Edith

echoed in the living room. It happened so fast that Rufus was not

Get out of this house! I do

Edith as she

And as she felt the warm, stinging

by her own mother. The last time was when Edith found out that Cassandra acted

recalled that year when she turned 18, Edith cried in front

to marry Lionel to benefit

for her mother, so she agreed. But,

immediately accepted the twisted words that came out of Cloris's mouth and

and held Cassandra in his

You've sacrificed so much for them but they take all of it for granted. There's no point in explaining yourself,

still dark like always, but they seemed to be colder than

of her. She walked out of the house like a

started. Cassandra was still silent. Her left face started

trust me,

finally spoke with a disappointed voice

to trust you. Time will tell,"

her and his heart ached upon seeing how her own family treated

of that, what Cloris did raised doubts in Rufus's mind, 'How could Cloris do

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

the car, Cassandra noticed a lot of red lanterns on the streets. Everyone was happily preparing for the upcoming Spring Festival. She planned to spend it with her family,

hair

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

had a nice beat in his voice now. He was trying to cheer up the frustrated

"I'm not sure yet..."

failed to brighten her mood at this moment as she was feeling extremely