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.

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

She always grasped every opportunity to remind Cassandra to 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 help her

she dating Rufus? Aren't they

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

another woman but she still refuses to see other men. I

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

guy who's pursuing her but she

anyone to talk to. Now, here was Cloris. It felt refreshing to finally have someone she could rant

beside Cloris, suddenly spoke, "Mr. Ji is pursuing

threw in high praises for Clark.

"You know him?"

looked at Arthur. She seemed surprised that they

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

said, shrugging his shoulders. Edith, on the other hand,

I told her so many 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.

was so frustrated that

such a catch! A part of her almost wished she could just

cared about was Arthur.

notice, however,

just checked out when Cassandra

me. 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 for any

okay. I'll hide

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

you didn't show up at the

by her calm reaction. A part of her assumed that with her

eventually, anyway. I can't hide from

like she had already reconciled with what happened. Besides, her look

of the building, people started to recognize who

Lyndsy from their view. That, however, did not work. Cameras