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Ondo didn’t answer the question, but his expression grew cold. He said with narrowed eyes, “I’ll give
you a lift back to the hospital, Reba.”
“Are you angry, Landy? Are you upset that Cassandra got mad? You can tell me the truth. i won’t me
you, and I know there’s no changing whatever you and Cassandra have done during your one year of
marriage. If you told me now that you loved her, I would leave and never pester you.” Reba was
getting emotionally overwhelmed as she fixed her gaze on Ondo, waiting for an answer.
Ondo regarded her impassively and asked mildly, “What are you worried about, Reba? Didn’t I
tell you I’d divorce Cassandra and marry you? You’re not hoping that I’d fall in love with her and cut ties
with you instead, are you? If that’s what you want, I could always give it a try, how about it?”
“No, Landy, that’s not what I meant.” Reba clutched Ondo’s hand with urgency. “I’m just scared
that you’d abandon me. Can’t you hurry up and divorce Cassandra already? I’m really scared…”
“When did you get so insecure, Reba?” Ondo looked down at the once–confident woman in front
of him. She had be such an anxious wreck that he could hardly recognize her anymore.
Meanwhile, in the parking lot, Cassandra and Gabri got into the car. Gabri looked at the former
apologetically and said, “I’m sorry for the way Ondo behaved, Cassie. He waspletely in the
wrong. I’ll make him go back to the Quinn manor tonight and give him a good talking–to. In the
meantime, don’t bottle up your feelings and tell me any concerns you have, okay?”
Cassandra merely shook her head with a smile. “I’m fine, Gabri, don’t worry. I’ll drop you off at the
hospital.”
“Alright.” Gabri was still worried, but she did not know what else she could say in this. situation.
Objectively speaking, Ondo waspletely in the wrong to have done something like this. She had
caught him in the act this time, but she was sure there were others where he got up to this in secret.
Cassandra’s reaction had told Gabri everything she needed to know. She could only imagine just
how much hurt Cassandra had been put through. Although Ondo was Gabri’s son, she, as a
woman, would not condone his unreasonable behavior.
After pulling up at the hospital, Cassandra said, “I won’t be going in, Gabri. I’ll leave it to you and
Frederick to take care of Grandpa Peter. If anything happens, please let me
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know immediately.”
“Okay,” Gabri replied. “Don’t worry and drive safe.”
“I will. Gabri… Before Cassandra could get her words out, her stomach churned and she retched.
No vomiting ensued, but her face was drained of color as she muttered without looking at Gabri, “Go
in, Gabri.”
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Gabri stayed in ce and pressed worriedly, “Cassie, are you okay? Are you unwell?”
“My stomach’s been feeling funny these days, but I’ve seen the doctor. I’m fine, don’t worry,”
Cassandra reassured hurriedly, cutting off anything Gabri might have said in
response.
Without thinking much about this, Gabri simply epted Cassandra’s exnation and told thetter
to take care of herself before walking into the hospital.
It was only after Gabri was out of carshot that Cassandra let out a breath of relief. She thought,
Thank goodness she didn’t catch on.”
In the ward, Gabri tossed her purse somewhere and said unhappily to Frederick, “Do you have any
idea what that unreasonable son of yours did? It’s no wonder Cassie wants to divorce him!”
Frederick, who adored and spoiled Gabri, gave her a gentle look as he poured her a ss of water.
“Tell me all about it.”
Gabri did just that without leaving any details behind.
When Frederick had heard the whole story, he grew somber and bit out icily, “That boy thinks he’s a big
man now, huh? Tell him to go back to the Quinn manor tonight.”
Gabri quickly made the call, muttering under her breath, “I don’t know where he gets it from. No one
in our family would behave this way! You don’t think we brought home. the wrong baby from the
hospital back then, do you?”
Frederick frowned. “Don’t be ridiculous.”
At that moment, the call was put through and Gabri snapped, “Ondo, we’re having a family
meeting tonight at the Quinn manor. You’d better show up or you’ll regret it!”
“Mom…” Ondo said on the other line
“What? Not going to listen to your own mother anymore?” Frederick took the phone and immediately
cut Ondo off, warning, “You’d better stay in line, kid. Don’t forget
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who you are and what you’re representing now. Everything you do no longer concerns yourself, but the
entire Quinn family and Quinn Group. More importantly, your grandfather’s pride and dignity are at
stake here!”
Ondo said sullenly, “Dad, don’t listen to Mom. I didn’t do anything.”
“Still denying, are we? Do you want me to meet that woman myself?” Frederick threatened.
“Got it. I’ll go back to the manor tonight,” Ondo conceded. He had only just said this when his father
hung up, leaving him exasperated and frowning.
Seeing this, Reba probed gently, “What is it, Landy?”
“Nothing,” he answered glumly.
“Are your parents angry with you because of me?” she asked.
“No, don’t think too much about this,” Ondo said without much feeling.
Reba was not reassured. She had only just returned to the ward with Ondo when she saw how
grim he looked. Growing uneasy, she pressed, “What will we do if your parents won’t let us get married
after you divorce Cassandra?”
Ondo looked at Reba with narrowed eyes. “Didn’t I tell you that this isn’t something you should
worry about? Seeing as your manager’s here, I’ll leave you guys to talk. See you.”
Reba did not stop him and simply nodded in response.
When he had left the room, Reba’s face darkened. Sophia, her manager, asked, “You’re surprisingly
obliging, Reba. You weren’t like this with him before.”
‘Before?‘ Reba pondered on this. She used to be demanding, often making Ondo.promise or
give in to her whims.
But things were different now.
Reba said, “Ondo and I haven’t spent time with each other for over a year, Sophia.. Now that he’s
finally agreed to divorce Cassandra and marry me, it’s myst chance to work things out with him. I
know I can’t let him have his way all the time, but what else can I do?”
“Men are simple creatures, Sophia drawled. “All you have to do is be your alluring, confident self.”
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Reba’s eyes lit up with hope when she heard this.
It was nighttime, and Ondo returned to the Quinn manor as promised.
Naturally, he was berated, and Frederick even pointed at him while snapping, “Our family owes
Cassie’s grandfather for saving your grandpa’s life. If it weren’t for him, you and I wouldn’t even be
where we are right now. Your mother and I are grateful to Cassie, and you have no right hurting her!”
Ondo had grown tired of hearing this same old line. Nodding, he said, “Yes, you’re right.”
“If you really think I’m right, then cut ties with Reba! Grandpa hasn’t woken up yet, but if anything
happens to him, are you sure you won’t regret it?”
After leaving the Quinn manor, Ondo got into his car without saying another word. His handsome
face bore a downcast expression as Frederick’s words echoed in his mind, “Are you sure you won’t
regret it?”
The more Ondo thought about it, the more sullen he became.
It was 7.00 p.m. when he reached Dustmeadow Mansion.
He had only just walked through the front door when Graham heard him and greeted, “Wee home,
Ondo. Have you had dinner? Cassie’s still eating. Would you like to join her?”
Hearing this, Ondo frowned, then hummed in response before walking toward the dining room.
As soon as he walked in, he saw Cassandra sitting at the dining table and chewing her food slowly.
Their eyes met, but she looked away shortly and continued eating.
It was as if she did not see him at all.
Ondo stared at her and demanded, “What’s with that attitude, Cassandra?”