A Graduation Gift

Cassandra had already stopped crying after she saw Rufus open his eyes. But now that she saw her name in his contact list, her eyes started to tear up again.

Was it true that he had already seen her as his family?

None of the Tang family members' names were in this list, but hers was. Was she more important to him than his own father?

Desperately trying to hold back her tears, Cassandra dialed Michelle's number. Once she got through, she told her of the accident.

"We're in the ambulance now, but you'll have to be at the hospital as soon as possible. They won't clear him for sugery unless you sign the waiver."

Cassandra tried to be as calm as possible. She didn't want Michelle to worry too much. If she rushed Michelle, she might panic and risk her safety on the way to the hospital, too.

"What? A car accident? I'm on my way!" Michelle exclaimed.

She immediately hung up the phone and rushed towards the hospital as quickly as she could. While she was on her way, she called Jasper to relay the same information. She asked Jasper to return to the country immediately.

She hadn't been in touch with Rufus recently because of their rather busy schedules. She was busy serving as a judge for a fashion design contest overseas. There really was no time for her to notice what was happening between Rufus and Cassandra.

Michelle's heart clenched, thinking about all the gossips that their relationship must have brought.

Rufus was always so careful and cautious. How could a car accident ever happen to him? Were they having problems that made him reckless?

Michelle shook her head violently. Now was not the time to dwell over such things. She focused on making it to the hospital as quickly as possible.

The ambulance quickly arrived at the hospital. Cassandra's grip loosened on Rufus's hand since he had to be rushed to the emergency room. She watched the emergency technicians run towards the room, leaving her in front of the doorway; her eyebrows scrunched together in worry.

Michelle ran towards the reception desk as soon as she got into the lobby, and signed the waiver that was on hold for her.

"Please do everything you can at all costs. We are willing to do anything to save him!" Michelle pleaded with the doctor.

The doctor simply nodded and entered the operating room. Michelle sighed, finally letting her mind and body relax. However, she found herself frowning when she turned around and saw Cassandra.

"Cassandra, what happened? Rufus would never be so reckless when he's driving!"

Michelle asked in a reproaching tone, sensing that the accident must have something to do with Cassandra.

Cassandra's eyebrow twitched upon hearing her. She closed her eyes and breathed, trying to react as calmly as possible.

I had a fight with Rufus. I said I wanted to break up.

started to break as she explained, guilt pressuring her to

you thinking, Cassandra. Do you know how much he's

face

her blessing to whomever Rufus's heart loved. She believed Rufus when he said that Cassandra was simply forced into the arranged

that he had even

was my fault.

from Cassandra's swollen, red eyes, blurring her vision

apologizing to

you. He's always stayed by your side. He never cared about the gossip and he even took the effort to

that she was being harsh but she couldn't tolerate such influence. She couldn't treat Cassandra as a friend any longer if she was going to

sorry. I'm so,

wrong but she couldn't do anything except apologize.

there to accompany him. She thought of the moment when he finally opened his eyes, wanting to say something to her but couldn't make

couldn't understand why Rufus and

ongoing. Each second

her anxiety attack approaching. She tried her best to calm herself down, praying silently for strength.

give up anything in this world as long as

on cue, the door of the operating room opened

rushed to the doctor,

is he all

and swollen

transferring him to the intensive care unit after his surgery. Only if his condition stabilizes can we transfer him

thank god! I was so scared. I'm

over her face. She bit back the tears that dared to fall.

wall and slowly sank down to the floor, her body still trembling

I'm glad

Rufus was still unconscious. Cassandra was still anxious

Why hasn't he waken up yet? He was conscious before the surgery,"

the

far there seems to be no major damage. We still have to monitor for signs of concussions and brain Injuries

whimpered, afraid that Rufus might never wake

were in the ICU, Cassandra refused to leave Rufus's side. She would take the shortest naps that would only last a few minutes. She was restless, always checking the screens and

for a long while; his face kept straight