A Graduation Gift

"You are a Tang, and you are my son! Our family was deeply rooted in this city and has developed into a prominent family! No one in this family is allowed to be involved in a scandal like this!"

Horace bellowed as his face grew red because of anger.

"It's not a scandal. Every single man or woman has the freedom to fall in love with another person. Both of us are unmarried. We are doing well together,"

Rufus replied in a relaxed tone. All this time, never did he think that his relationship with Cassandra was shameful.

"You... How dare you contradict and talk back to me!"

Horace was furious now. He placed his hand on his chest and started breathing fast.

"Father, don't be so angry, please. There were conflicts and accidents in this family because Cassandra and Lionel didn't love each other. We are different. I love her and she loves me. And if you insist that it's improper for us to be together, we will move out. We won't live here."

Rufus finished his words calmly and looked at Horace who was out of breath.

"I'll call your doctor,"

Rufus said and left the study to make a call to the doctor. He had expected Horace would oppose, but he would not stop loving Cassandra. He would be with her no matter what and no matter how, even if it meant he had to beat all the odds for her.

father was another thing. Horace's body was getting worse as days

which had years of preparation, would be in vain if Horace would die

suffering face. That would be his only way to avenge his mother who had lived a miserable life because Horace

study, Horace took his hand away from his chest. His pale face recovered to normal as well. Yes, he was just pretending to be out of breath in front of Rufus, in case he would have a change of heart seeing how his

when he was breathless. Did he look through his trick? Did he know that he was just pretending? Or was it because he didn't

remained unhappy

help Amanda get closer to Rufus. He knew that he had to succeed as soon as possible in

to do something. 'Probably

Horace tidied his clothes and decided to

a sinister plan in mind and he would try his luck this time with Amanda. He would discuss with her how to win

ward, Charlie passed an apple to Amanda

should eat something. How about some fruits? You haven't eaten for long. It's not good for your

filled with worry for

don't want to

her face away. She must've cried a lot for her eyes were red and swollen.

you are smart and you are a pianist. You are a perfect woman!

Amanda in an indulgent tone as

"No! I said no!"