A Graduation Gift

Clark looked down at the envelope in Cassandra's hand, frowning.

"Cassandra, what do you mean by this?" he asked, almost in an inquiring tone.

Even though the envelope was closed, he could deduce by its bulging shape that it was filled with money.

"Mr. Ji, I am sorry I've troubled you for so long. My sister is back. It is going to be really inconvenient for you if the three of us continue staying in your house. I have talked to my mother. She and my sister will move back to our own house. As for me, I will be with Lyndsy, so I won't be coming back very often. I looked up the rent in this area, so this is an approximate number for the days we've stayed here,"

Cassandra said, looking apologetic but at the same time, indifferent.

"Cassandra, I really don't care about the money. I only want to help you."

Clark seemed anxious and discomforted.

"I know that, Mr. Ji. But I don't want anyone to think of me as someone who takes advantage of others. You must keep this money as rent."

Cassandra extended her hand to Clark, determined to keep it there till he accepted it.

"Why are you acting this way? Is there anything I've done wrong? Is it about the place? Why do you have to leave? You don't like it?"

He feigned a sad look, while trying to fathom what her real intention was.

'It seems like she has decided to go back to Rufus. Otherwise, why would she hurry to leave in this way?' he surmised.

To confirm his suspicion, the expression on Cassandra's face changed as she finally decided to tell Clark the truth.

"Clark...Rufus and I...have decided to be back together," she said in a low voice.

The moment she said those few words she felt relieved. It felt good to finally say it.

"Are you sure, Cassandra? What happens to Amanda?" he asked, shaking his head.

What he didn't know was Amanda had done something terribly silly, which Rufus eventually found out. So he still attempted to stir Cassandra's aversion for Rufus by bringing up Amanda.

"They are going to dismiss the engagement soon."

could sympathize with her, but there was no room for such sympathy in love. She loved

each other some space and freedom, while being loyal to each

her, but to acquire him, which, in turn only drove him

if that's what you really want...All I can do is wish you all the best. But still, you should take some time to make a wiser decision. Both of us know, Rufus is not as simple as he

he knew something about Rufus

helping me all this time," Cassandra

had wanted to get rid of Clark for a long time. It felt terrible to be monitored

don't hesitate in asking

generous, hiding the hostility he

"Surely."

tone was nonchalant as her

It was rather unexpected for him to behave so reasonably. It really didn't take a lot of effort

off, making her feel

front of Amanda, who looked like she

are Rufus and Cassandra getting back together? What did you

her. As he drew closer and closer to her, the insanity in his eyes sent a shiver down

that she had stopped seeing

leaf in chilled autumn wind. She felt like the walls were closing in on her, like the world around

That no one would be able to see through your silly tricks? I should never have trusted you. I asked you to

to beat faster. He felt cheated, defeated, frustrated, and so he immediately headed

really aren't suitable to be

rolled down her cheeks in streams. Why did she have to face such a demon! Why didn't she have the strength to

there was nobody to help

face fueled

he slid all the documents off Amanda's desk. The office looked

You better follow

heart was in her mouth,

to handle me? Or did

between us to anyone, I will show both your

like a maniac, as a mocking and brutal smile

to her before. She had tried to fetch the original video

claw was going to grab her in the