A Graduation Gift

Cassandra sighed, watching her sister look all cute and sweet as she looked at Arthur with full admiration.

She would wish them happiness...if only she were convinced that they really loved each other. A part of her was suspicious that Arthur reappeared at such a critical time. She could not help but feel that there was something off.

Cloris immediately ran towards Edith when they arrived the Garden Villa.

"Mother, I missed you so much!"

Cloris said excitedly as she wrapped her mother in her arms.

Cassandra and Arthur followed, carrying Cloris's suitcase. Edith took in the sight of her younger daughter. She could not believe she was actually home! The sight filled Cassandra with happiness.

If only her father were present, then it would really be a family reunion.

"Mother, this is Arthur, my boyfriend."

Seeing Arthur come in, Cloris went to take his hand and led him to Edith.

Edith looked at him, surprised. She surveyed him from head to toe as Arthur greeted her with a graceful bow.

"Very pleased to meet you, Mrs. Qin. This is a gift for you,"

he said as he took out a gift box that he seemed to have prepared for Edith.

He looked like a very sophisticated man. This pleased Edith, but a part of her was still stuck on the surprise that Cloris had a boyfriend.

"Mother, the food is getting cold. Cloris must be hungry,"

Cassandra announced to remind Edith of the meals she had prepared. Understandably, she was too excited to see her daughter again. Edith nodded and acknowledged Cassandra's reminder.

"Oh yes, you're right! We should eat! I've prepared Cloris's favorite food!"

Edith had not completely recovered yet, but she managed to prepare a really delicious meal. Its appetizing aroma filled the dining room as they all sat around the dining table. This felt like home.

Cloris kissed Edith on her cheeks happily and sat down on her seat, ready to enjoy the meal.

Edith filled Cloris's dish from time to time. She could not seem to wipe the smile off her face. Cloris was her favorite daughter. She had almost forgotten what it was like to have her around ever since she went to study abroad.

Now, she was back with a boyfriend. Edith could not be happier.

need to hurry up and

to find a partner. As usual, Cassandra rolled her eyes

eating. Lyndsy was going to be

she left, Cloris inquired, "Isn't she dating Rufus?

elder sister so she basically knew

already engaged to another woman but she still refuses to see other men. I really don't know what her plan

Edith said with disappointment

Why? Rufus loves

was shocked. Before Cassandra's divorce, they'd fallen in love. But why was Rufus engaged to another woman now

men now. There's actually a guy who's pursuing her but she keeps rejecting him! He

here was Cloris. It felt refreshing to finally have someone she

who sat silently beside Cloris, suddenly spoke, "Mr. Ji is pursuing Cassandra? Oh my God. He's a really great

in high praises

"You know him?"

at Arthur. She seemed surprised that

G City? I did hear that he was single, but I

shrugging his shoulders. Edith, on the other

like Clark is chasing after her! He is perfect but she just turns a deaf ear to my

was so frustrated that she wanted to hit

Clark from another person aggravated her sentiments. Clark was such a catch! A part of her almost wished she could just drug her daughter

going to end up with. Right now, all she cared about was Arthur.

not notice, however, was Arthur's vicious and sinister expression.

when Cassandra arrived

drive you

to see her friend looking

a few

some entertainment

said as she looked at them, staying alert

okay. I'll hide

replied. She was already so used to being chased by the media, it did not scare her anymore. The accident was surely a huge scoop that every reporter would want to get their hands on. It was only natural for them to

you didn't show up at the press

calm reaction. A part of her assumed that with her current state, Lyndsy would hate being tailed by

eventually, anyway. I can't hide from

replied, smiling bitterly. It looked like she had already reconciled with what happened. Besides, her look might have changed but she

to

from their view. That, however, did not work. Cameras flickered as