A Graduation Gift

Cassandra returned to the patient ward and sat at Edith's bedside. Her mother was still unconscious. Yet, discomfort was visible in her face. While her body was relaxed, her eyebrows remained creased. Looking at her made Cassandra pain.

How could Clark do such a thing? It all dawned on her now: the kindness he showed them was nothing but a mask to hide his true intentions.

Gazing at Edith in silence, Cassandra fell into deep thought.

Suddenly, the door opened. Clark entered the room bringing with him bags of food. Its aroma immediately filled the room.

"Hey, Cassandra. Are you hungry? Here, you should eat something,"

he said as he handed her a pack of sushi. With the way Cassandra stared into space, Clark could tell that she was very preoccupied with the situation. It was likely that taking care of herself was her last priority.

The salmon wrapped with rice and seaweed looked very appetizing. Still, Cassandra did not have an appetite.

"Just put it there. I'm not hungry. I'll eat later,"

she replied indifferently, without even giving him so much as a glance.

He stood awkwardly, at a loss on how to respond. For a few seconds, he just looked at her. Frowning, he finally managed to find an answer.

"If you don't eat, you'll drain your energy. You still need to take care of your mother. But you won't be able to do that if you don't eat anything."

Without looking too much into Cassandra's coldness, he decided to believe that her indifference was because of her growing concern for Edith's condition.

"I really don't feel like eating. I'm not hungry," she said with finality.

Turning to look at her mother, she did her best to keep her anger hidden. In her mind, Cassandra still struggled to grasp the reality that Clark's invisible hand was above all this. Suddenly, she found it difficult to breathe. It felt as if the air was trapped in her lungs, unable to go out.

Who else could she blame but herself? It was her fault. She trusted the wrong person and fell into his trap.

He had drugged her to damage her throat. He managed to get Edith ill and be hospitalized. What other forms of evil could he possibly be capable of? She couldn't even imagine!

However, she also knew that getting rid of him would not be that easy. If he had the audacity to carry out his sinister plan right under her nose, he must know what he was doing. He had no fear of getting caught.

"Cassandra, please take care of yourself. I understand that you're worried, but you need to lighten up. I've asked the doctor for advice. Auntie needs to take a good rest. Just allow her to stay here while she recovers. As for her show, maybe it's best if she takes a break for now so she can be free from any disturbance,"

he said, feigning sincerity. His suggestion seemed to make sense.

silent but her thoughts were quite

He was so caring and patient that one would not even

He put a hand on her shoulder and said to reassure her, "Please don't tire yourself too much. I'm here

on her shoulder felt no different than a magical evil claw that could easily tear all the

slightly, revealing a smug smile. This was the biggest hint of

not notice his

by little, he sucked out the light

mansion gave his several mixed emotions that

always believed that his son Rufus would help him in business. With his talent and capability, Horace knew without a doubt that he would be able to lead the Tang Group towards another

CEO position in the Tang Group made Horace feel very remorseful. This drove Rufus so far away from the company

to find the mansion. Now, he

after he pressed the bell, the gates

was granted access so easily. He was actually prepared for the possibility that Rufus would be making it difficult for him to get

slowly walked in, holding a walking stick to support his old frail

an increasing pace. The bones on his legs were in constant pain. This was why he now had to carry with him a walking stick.

of aging, which he had no intention to hide. With his pitiful look, he hoped that Rufus would sympathize with him, an old dying man, and accept

no idea how badly he miscalculated. Rufus watched him from the monitor, wearing a

you pay for everything you've done!'

bit, the old man approached the mansion. With every

reached the front door and pushed it open, he saw Rufus

his prime. This was a huge contrast to Horace's slightly hunched posture.

I've finally found

delighted. It was as if he found the only beacon of hope. The expectant smile on his face only caused Rufus's lips

who asked us

pronoun 'us, ' instead of 'me.' Obviously, he was referring to someone else as well, but Horace, being occupied with his thoughts on how to convince Rufus to come back, barely paid notice to the

so

looked really disappointed with how

All of it was his fault and he was the one who shifted the blame to you. Rest assured! I've already taught him a harsh lesson and he now has realized his mistake. Apparently, the pressure was from Ivy. She asked him for so much money and he felt like he had no choice but

narrated. There was disappointment on his face. He looked very stressed recalling

son, please come back. You're part of the Tang family.

head to look into Rufus's

Why would you trust him instead of me if you really

shot back, indifferent to the pitiful look on Horace's