A Graduation Gift

"How's Mrs. Zheng and Courtney? Where are they?"

Cassandra asked after coming to herself. She remembered everything—Courtney's condition, Cloris's strange reaction, the bunny and the argument about who killed it. It all came flooding in as she sat up.

"They're both alright. Don't worry, they have left already, and your sister's okay, too. Worry about yourself first,"

he comforted. It was a great relief to see her think and talk normally. His heart almost skipped a beat when his men informed him that Cassandra had passed out.

He asked them to keep an eye on her after knowing that she would meet her sister. Though he never expected this to happen. What on earth happened? It was all so strange.

Cloris was horrified when she saw Rufus just now, avoiding any eye contact. Rufus knew that it was because she felt guilty whenever she saw him. After all, he had caught her red-handed in working against Cassandra. Rufus told her in a stern warning never to do that again, so she must be terrified that she would be held responsible for this too.

But the doctor told Rufus that Cassandra fainted possibly because she was overweary, which calmed his heart down.

Besides, the incident obviously disturbed Cloris as she looked pale and troubled. So Rufus didn't pry any further and let her go.

"Rufus," Cassandra began in a strained voice, "I have a feeling that there's something I can't remember. I felt this way before I passed out. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't remember what it was. I remember a feeling of extreme anxiety before everything went black..."

she murmured, lost in her thoughts trying to remember. She had such a giddy feeling about it.

It felt like there was this thin curtain between her and the truth. They were so close but ultimately separated. She could feel it was there, but couldn't see it.

some rest and put everything else aside for

her to strain herself any further. He then helped her lie down, all the while holding her hand.

be here, right beside you. Get some rest," he whispered.

voice was so tender and smooth. He had this ability to make everything better. Cassandra relaxed as

she loved by her side,

Regular daily routines and the carefree environment helped her reorient herself. The problem was, she had

sleep twenty hours a day. Cassandra feared that she

to answer it.

you now? I'm outside your office, but the

picked up, a hint

saying that she hasn't returned for quite some time!" she went on, "I tried calling her but she kept

sounded really worried. She always thought that Cloris was at school, little did

was, truth would come to light and truth would out. Now it seemed that Cloris's secret was discovered

there, mom. I'll rush over as soon as I

driver to take her to the company immediately. When she arrived later, Edith turned hysterical to her.

has been absent from school, didn't you? Why didn't you tell me?

looking dejected.

sorry, mom. I wanted to take it upon myself to convince her, but something came up and

but Edith was not having it despite her honesty and

be more important than your sister? I see