Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Ondo’s voice held an endearing softness as he attempted tofort Reba. “You’re not ugly,
Reba. You’re just getting better. Stay strong, okay?”
“Really? So, you won’t start disliking me?” Reba’s hopeful tone infused a fresh wave of sweetness
into her
voice.
Without a second’s hesitation, Ondo reassured, “Of course not. Let’s get you better first, and then we
can talk about marriage.”
“Really? You’re not just saying it to make me feel better, right?” Reba’s voice echoed a mix of
excitement and anticipation.
“No, I mean it. Now, let’s get some food into you,” Ondo directed his attention to the nearby food tray.
“Landy, I love you,” Reba confessed, her whispery words held a melodic charm.
Unseen by them, Cassandra stood outside their door. She caught their entire conversation. A bitter
smile adomed her lips as her eyes welled up with unseen sorrow. She didn’t intend to eavesdrop, but
she felt it better she gave them their space, rather than intrude on their tender moment.
As soon as their conversation concluded, she knocked on the door.
“Come in,” Ondo’s voice, cold as ever, invited her in.
As Cassandra pushed the door open, she was met with a sight she half–expected. Ondo was
standing by Reba’s bed, sporting the same attire he wore when he left Dustmeadow Mansion. That
was proof enough; he had spent the night with Reba in the hospital.
His handsome features wore a nk expression, his eyes devoid of any warmth as they met hers, akin
to greeting a stranger.
Instinctively, C. fra clenched her fists, halting her steps.
Right then, Reba’s voice broke the silence. “Cassandra, I’m d you’re here. I’m sorry for the
trouble you had to go through to bring me clothes. Come, sit here.”
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Hearing Reba’s voice, Cassandra lowered her gaze.
Reba looked frail, her face a pale color, her shoulder–length hair lying limp on her shoulders.
Perhaps due to her long stint in the hospital, she seemed delicate to a degree where the first instinct
would be to protect her.
She was having poached eggs for breakfast, considering she was on a soft diet due to her recent
recovery.
The strong aroma of the eggs hit Cassandra’s nostrils, causing her to scrunch her face in difort.
An unwee wave of nausea hit her. She felt her stomach churn ufortably as if something was
threatening to surge upward. The next thing she knew, she was clutching her mouth, fighting back a
retch.
A palpable silence enveloped the room.
“What are you doing?” Ondo cast an icy stare.
A disheartened Reba spoke up, her voice barely a whisper. “Cassandra, do you find me disgusting
in this
state?”
Cassandra managed to choke down her nausea. A cold air radiated off her as she replied calmly, “It’s
just the smell of the disinfectant that doesn’t sit well with me.” She walked over, the bundle of clothes in
hand, making a slight effort not to breathe in the disconcerting mix of egg and disinfectant. “These are
the clothes your requested. All brand new.”
Reba swiftly reached to ept the items, and the surprise brightened her face. “Cassandra, you’re
too kind. You’ve even managed to pick my favorite style.”
“Her favorite style? So, the quarterly clothing recements in the walk–in closet back at Dustmeadow
Mansion
were all for her?‘ A bitter thought crossed her mind. Cassandra nced at Ondo, her eyes seething
w disappointment and derision.
Carrying out an air of frosty indifference, she asked, “If there’s nothing else, can we talk?”
Caught off guard, Reba blurted out hurriedly, “Cassandra, did I upset you? I know you’re Landy’s
wife now. It wasn’t right for me to call him outtest night, but I…” A trail of tears slipped down herAll text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.
cheeks as she whispered be 1 sobs, “… I didn’t want to either, but I was left with no choice. The only
person I can count on in Broburgh is Landy. I…”
“Reba, stop. Didn’t the doctor tell you to rest and avoid undue stress?” Ondo rushed to her. He
wore a deep worry on his face as he tried to pacify her.
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