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.

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

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

time, he would be smiling to see Horace's suffering face. That would be his only way to avenge his mother who had lived a miserable life because Horace had abandoned her along with

recovered to normal as well. Yes, he was just pretending to be out of breath in front of

to support him 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 care about his father at all?

and remained unhappy pondering his

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

do something. 'Probably I have to come

report earlier that Amanda fainted away. Horace tidied his clothes and decided to go to the hospital

he would try his luck this time with Amanda. He

passed an apple to Amanda with a

should eat something. How about some fruits? You haven't eaten

with worry for his daughter.

I don't want

a lot for her eyes were

Amanda. Rufus is being obsessed with that woman for now, but that won't be for long. You are my daughter, you are smart and you are a pianist. You are a perfect woman! How could she compete with you? Don't get angry because of her. It's not worth it. Your health matters the most. Be a

sweet-talked Amanda in an indulgent tone as if she was still a

"No! I said no!"