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

said. She always grasped every opportunity to remind Cassandra to find a partner. As usual, Cassandra

as she finished eating. Lyndsy was going to be discharged

she dating Rufus? Aren't they going to get

she basically knew nothing about what had happened

to see other men. I really don't know what

Edith said with disappointment

loves her,

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

she's so blind to other men now. There's actually a guy who's pursuing her but she keeps rejecting him! He even owns this house. His name is Clark! I have no idea why Cassandra doesn't like him. He's really nice to her.

anyone to talk to. Now, here was Cloris. It felt refreshing to finally

suddenly spoke, "Mr. Ji is pursuing Cassandra? Oh my God.

threw in high praises

"You know him?"

turned her head and looked at Arthur. She seemed surprised that they were

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

on

thankful that a man like Clark is chasing after her! He is perfect but she just turns a

vented. She was so frustrated that she wanted to hit the

A part of her almost wished she could just drug her daughter and have her marry Clark in the Civil Affairs

she didn't care about Cassandra or who she was going to end up with. Right now, all she cared about was Arthur. She wanted nothing but to keep him and she could not care less about

Edith and Cloris did not notice, however, was Arthur's vicious and sinister

when Cassandra arrived at the

I'll drive you home,"

see her friend looking better than before.

few passers-by looking at

entertainment reporters,"

at them,

okay. I'll hide my

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

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

assumed that with her current state, Lyndsy

eventually, anyway. I can't

It looked like she had already reconciled with what happened. Besides, her look might have

to recognize who she was and started to approach them.

forward to block Lyndsy from their view. That, however, did not work. Cameras flickered as pictures were taken