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?

she

sneer suddenly came

you use that 'concentrate on father's company' excuse. You got a divorce so you can

walked towards her and stared at Cassandra coldly.

is that

trust Cloris's words more. She then glanced

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

"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 I was serving my internship at

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

her mouth to try to explain herself. But before any word came out of her mouth, Edith raised her hand and slapped Cassandra across the

living room. It happened so fast that

I do not have a

as she shivered in

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

mother. The last time was when Edith found out that Cassandra acted on her own to sell

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

her to marry Lionel to benefit the Qin family.

felt pity for her mother, so she agreed. But, why

twisted words that came out of Cloris's mouth and didn't even allow her

reached out and held Cassandra in his arms

to Cassandra, "You're being stupid. You've sacrificed so much for them but they take all of it for granted. There's no point in explaining yourself, let's go." Even though he was talking to Cassandra,

were still dark like always, but

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

with a disappointed voice which would make

trust you.

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

in Rufus's mind, 'How

tell... Yes...Time will tell. And I'll

noticed a lot of red lanterns on the streets. Everyone was happily preparing for the upcoming Spring Festival. She planned

ruffle her hair with his right hand as if

What would you like to do during the Spring Festival?

voice now. He was trying

"I'm not sure yet..."

her mood at this moment as she was feeling extremely down.