A Graduation Gift

Amanda eagerly expressed, wanting Rufus to understand her devotion. The reason behind Rufus's accident was known to Amanda. 'I hold Cassandra responsible for it! While he was driving the car, she called him saying she wanted to break up. If it wasn't for that wretched woman, my Rufus wouldn't be in this condition, ' she thought angrily.

Amanda had done everything to her best ability in order to undermine their relationship. She deliberately made Cassandra misunderstand her relationship with Rufus. It seemed that her plan was finally bearing fruit. Thinking of that, a feeling of joy rose in her heart.

Hearing Amanda's mention of Cassandra, Rufus once again felt a sharp pain.

It evoked the recollection of what had happened right before his accident. Adamantly, Cassandra proposed to break up with him. She seemed so determined to break ties with him that she handed him the key of Garden Villa.

Her aloof attitude aggrieved him. He was struck by the knowledge that Cassandra would give up on their love so easily. However, he still didn't want Amanda to fill the void left by Cassandra. He couldn't possibly love Amanda or any other woman the way he loved Cassandra.

"Amanda, stop acting so childish. You very well know that the woman I love isn't you. I consider you as my sister. Then why are you wasting your time trying to please me? It will never happen!"

Rufus said trying to add some sense into Amanda's mind. Slowly, he tried to pull his hands free from Amanda's grip, but he was too feeble to do it.

"Rufus, I love you from the bottom of my heart. It pains me when you behave so coldly. Nothing you say or do will bring any change to my feelings. I will never give up on you, unlike Cassandra,"

Amanda said emotionally and fixated her tear-filled eyes on Rufus's face.

"Amanda, please don't hurt yourself for my sake. I don't deserve you,"

Rufus replied with a sigh. Amanda was too persistent. No matter what he said, she wouldn't take no for an answer. She continued with her pursuit on winning Rufus.

Cassandra also reached the hospital. Earlier she went home, took a shower and changed into new clothes. While she did these tasks, not once could she take her mind off Rufus. It was impossible for her to sleep as she felt ill at

when she was about to push

led her to become overjoyed with pleasure. She had an ardent desire to sprint inside and hug him tightly. In the past two days, she had eagerly waited to confess how much she loved him. Suddenly, she noticed the person sitting next to him. 'It's Amanda!'

on Rufus's body. Even with the commotion in the hospital, Cassandra could hear her stifled cries.

don't try to convince me anymore. It doesn't matter if you are with Cassandra or not, my feelings for you will remain the same. If you don't love me, its okay but please don't stop me from loving you. That's something my heart isn't willing to

She looked very fragile

"My stupid girl,"

deeply. He couldn't be so tough to her. Besides, she was seriously ill. He didn't want to see her so sad.

their conversation. Right at this moment, she felt like someone had flung

stop until her back thudded with the wall. She let out a small shriek from the pain.

am I! I stayed by his side and did everything possible to bring him back. I even called out his name a million times and confessed my love. However,

spend a few seconds. In this short duration, she woke him. Does this mean their connection is deeper?' wondered Cassandra. The image of the two wouldn't fade out of

relationship they are currently in..." Cassandra's mind replayed this dialogue uttered by Amanda. She speculated the

that you're in a relationship. Why did you

with her eyes wide open. She wanted to ensure she would

she overheard him saying words of love to another woman. Her heart broke into a million pieces.

the corridor. She turned her head and

toward Rufus's ward all arm in arm to pay him