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.

has a boyfriend now. You need to hurry up and find yourself one, too! I'm starting to worry

find a partner. As usual, Cassandra rolled her eyes with amusement.

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

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

elder sister so she basically knew nothing about

she still refuses to see other men. I really don't know

Edith said with disappointment

Why? Rufus loves her,

why was Rufus engaged to another woman now that she was already

I'm guessing that's why she's so blind to other men now. There's actually a guy who's pursuing her but she keeps rejecting him!

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

who sat silently beside Cloris, suddenly spoke, "Mr. Ji is pursuing

in high

"You know him?"

turned her head and looked at Arthur. She seemed surprised

you know that he just purchased a five-star hotel in G City? I did hear that he was single,

shoulders. Edith, on the other

times. She is a divorced woman! She should be thankful that a man like Clark is chasing after her! He is perfect but she just turns a deaf ear to my words. What else does she want? I'm so

was so frustrated that she wanted to hit the

catch! A part of her almost wished she could just drug her daughter and have her marry Clark in

she cared about was Arthur. She wanted nothing

however, was Arthur's vicious and sinister expression.

just checked out when Cassandra

I'll drive you

She was relieved to see her friend

they found a few passers-by looking at

some entertainment reporters,"

she looked at them, staying alert

hide my face,"

surely a huge scoop that every reporter would want to get their hands on. It was only

must be waiting for you now because you didn't show up at the press conference.

assumed that with her current state, Lyndsy would hate being tailed by photographers

I can't

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

to recognize who she was and started to

That, however, did not work. Cameras