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.

now. You need to hurry up and find yourself one,

Cassandra to find a partner. As usual,

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

"Isn't she dating Rufus? Aren't they going to get married

knew nothing about what had happened to

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

Edith said with disappointment

Rufus loves her,

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

nothing but trouble! 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! He even owns this house. His name

to. Now, here was Cloris.

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

threw in high praises for

"You know him?"

looked at Arthur. She seemed

just purchased a five-star hotel in G City? I did hear

shoulders. Edith, on the other hand, grew

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 disappointed with her. She probably still has feelings

so frustrated that she wanted to

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

now, all she cared about was Arthur. She wanted nothing but to keep him and she could

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

when Cassandra arrived at the hospital.

drive

offered. She was relieved to see her

found a few passers-by looking at them

some entertainment

them, staying alert for

I'll hide my face,"

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

you didn't show

assumed that with her current state, Lyndsy would

will happen eventually, anyway. I can't hide

with what happened. Besides, her look might have changed

people started to recognize who she was and

view. That, however, did not work. Cameras flickered as pictures were taken here and