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 find

every opportunity to remind Cassandra to find a partner. As

soon as she finished eating. Lyndsy was going to be discharged today and she wanted to

inquired, "Isn't she dating Rufus? Aren't they going

much about her elder sister so she basically knew nothing about what had happened to Cassandra while she was gone.

is already engaged to another woman but she still refuses to see

Edith said with disappointment

Why? Rufus loves her,

love. But why was Rufus engaged to another woman now that she was

her but she keeps rejecting him! He even owns this house. His name is Clark! I have no idea why Cassandra doesn't like

deplored Cassandra's stupidity. She rarely had anyone to talk to. Now, here was Cloris. It

silently beside Cloris, suddenly spoke, "Mr. Ji is pursuing Cassandra? Oh

in high praises for

"You know him?"

head and looked at Arthur. She seemed surprised that

just purchased a five-star hotel in G City? I did hear that he was single, but I didn't know he was pursuing

shoulders. Edith, on the other hand, grew

divorced woman! She should be thankful that a man like Clark is chasing after her! He is perfect but she just turns

vented. She was so frustrated that she wanted

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

with. Right now, all she cared about was Arthur. She wanted nothing but

did not notice, however, was

had just checked out when Cassandra arrived at the hospital.

I'll drive you home,"

relieved to see her friend looking better

gate, they found a few passers-by looking at them

entertainment

as she looked at them, staying

I'll hide

being chased by the media, it did not scare her anymore. The accident was surely a huge scoop

didn't show up at the press conference. Aren't you

of her assumed that with her

eventually, anyway. I

looked like she had already reconciled with what happened. Besides, her look might have changed but she was still the same person inside.

they walked out of the building, people started to recognize who she was and started to

That, however, did not