A Graduation Gift

For Cassandra, it was her worst fear no matter when Rufus said these vague jokes, even when others were around. She felt all her blood rushing to her cheeks as she blushed. It seemed like the temperature in the car went up because of what Rufus had just said.

"Rufus, why don't we stop by the supermarket later? Spring Festival is coming so I'm going to stock up on some items in case they raise the price during the holiday."

It suddenly occurred to her that the refrigerator at their home was empty. As a woman, Cassandra naturally wanted to take care of the household and the grocery shopping.

"Raise the price? Don't worry, your husband can afford the extra cost!"

It was very rare to see Rufus tell a joke as he always remained silent and cold. But it seemed he turned into a normal husband who would flirt with his wife whenever he was with Cassandra.

"Wait, don't you rush to call yourself my husband. I haven't authorized you yet,"

Cassandra snorted, pretending to be annoyed but deep inside she was giddy and happy.

It seemed that Cassandra was like a warm ray of sunshine pouring into Rufus's world, melting his ice-like exterior day by day. It surprised her a lot that he turned out to be an ordinary person of flesh and blood who'd joke and tease her, care for her, and help her even before she knew she needed it. At work, Rufus was a "get-things-done" type of boss, so it was easy to forget how considerate and caring he could be.

It seemed that... she got to know him better and better.

The self-proclaimed husband pulled up in front of the biggest supermarket in G City. Cassandra and Rufus walked inside with a shopping trolley.

This was the first time they shopped together. Rufus was in charge of the trolley and Cassandra walked beside him, looking around to spot the items they needed. She asked Rufus for advice from time to time.

It looked like they were a married couple, doing their regular shopping. Cassandra felt happy at that moment.

The two of them, both good-looking and seemingly a perfect match for each other, were eye candy to everyone else. There were people looking at them with envy all the time.

"Do you feel like having some hairtail? How about I cook fried hairtail for dinner?"

It seemed like Cassandra was asking Rufus for his advice, but the domineering wife had already tossed the pack of fish in their trolley before the husband could even answer.

"Stewed celery and lily bulbs is good. I'll get some."

She picked up another packet.

It wasn't until the trolley was almost full that the busy wife remembered to ask Rufus what he wanted to buy.

"What do you want for dinner? Well, forget it..."

Cassandra blushed when she saw the sly smile on Rufus's face.

Bending down, he whispered into Cassandra's ear. He was going to say the three words when she suddenly covered her ears and ran away.

She knew very well what he was going to say—"I want you."

Cassandra pulled out her purse before Rufus could and paid

they got to the car and everything was in the trunk, Rufus said, "I

the proud man to see his woman paying the bill herself.

Dutch. You can pay the bill next time,"

look. She is not yielding to his demands and stuck in her own

I'll pay for everything

long face and wanted to take over all future expenses. It seemed

agreement and

but to his surprise, her self-esteem was way higher than

bought them things. And they used those gifts to show off how happy they were. But Cassandra was different, she wanted to show that she was equal to Rufus in all aspects. She wanted to become a tree next to him, not the one shadowed

kitchen door with his arms folded and enjoyed the scene as Cassandra bustled around in the kitchen.

time would stop at that moment. She

the mansion of the

and Jill ordered the servants to prepare a

worry about

and put on guilty look as if she felt

through a lot. It's my responsibility to take good care of you,"

sat beside the bed and tucked Ivy

lowered her head and remained silent.

gave a big sigh and began to comfort

some rest so you can recover your strength. Besides, Lionel's hands are full at the moment. We'll talk about your

to sound causal. She then

with anger

Lionel as soon as Cassandra was out of the picture. But

battle and succeeded as the other woman was nowhere to be seen in the

I will get well

her mind. As long as her biggest rival was out of the

home very late and was totally

is wrong with you? Get

a frown as she looked at

charge of two of them. So he probably had

gingerly towards her. He then wrapped his arms around her

"I... I love you..."

a loud belch and murmured something under his breath.

failed. She

I fell in love with

though he was very drunk as he spoke, Ivy could still make out what he was talking about.

a lot and began to reminisce in the