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Ondo kept a cool demeanor, and his attractive features made Cassandra feel more distant,
“It’s just temporary. She’ll move out once she finds a suitable ce,” he exined.
“Ondo, you can try all you want to fool me, but I don’t believe you can’t find a suitable ce for her to
live with your capabilities. Or do you think that in Broburgh, only our house is the best fit for her?”
Cassandra questioned.
Ondo answered in a low voice, “Cassandra, Reba was only discharged today. Even if I can
arrange a ce for her, it won’t be asfortable as home. Can’t you be more generous and not so
narrow–minded?”
“Narrow–minded?” Cassandra sneered, realizing how words could break a person’s heart when devoid
of
Feeling like crying, she quietly inhaled deeply. She felt like her emotions were about to explode.
In a cold tone, she said, “Since you think this ce suits her, I’ll move out then. After all, sooner or
later, I’ll be forced to leave. Whether it’s a day sooner orter doesn’t matter.”
With that, Cassandra turned to head upstairs to pack her belongings.
Seeing that, Reba hurriedly stepped forward to stop her. “Cassandra, can you not be angry with
Ondo? I didn’t mean to disturb you both. It’s just that I have nowhere else to go, and because of
some personal matters, Ondo is concerned about my safety, so he let me stay temporarily. Please
rest assured, I’ll move out as soon asAll text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.
I find a ce.”
“What are you implying, Ms. Spencer? Do you expect me to wee you as he does?” Cassandra
asked.
“I didn’t mean that.” Reba looked distressed.
“Then what did you mean? Are you still dissatisfied even after I decided to leave? Maybe you can tell
me what I should do to satisfy you, Ms. Spencer,” Cassandra scoffed.
She didn’t know much about Reba or her personality. But even if the other party was going through
a divorce, she knew that she would never move into their home while they were still together.
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‘As women, why can’t we show each other some respect?‘ Cassandra wondered.
Cassandra’s relentless questioning silenced Rebapletely. Reba’s forlorn expression vividly
portrayed
her distress.
Ondo frowned, his gaze fixed on Cassandra. Then, he said in a low voice, “Cassandra, I never
intended for
Reba to stay here permanently. Even if we divorce, Dustmeadow Mansion will still belong t
stop pressuring me like this?”
Cassandra stared at Ondo in disbelief.
you. Can’t you
They had been married for a year. She thought that he would at least be somewhat appreciative of her,
even if he did not love her. However, it appeared that he felt no gratitude for her, only dissatisfaction.
No matter what she said, he only saw her as being uncooperative. Cassandra felt that saying anything
would be pointless.
She reminded herself silently, ‘I’ve finally realized it. He only has feelings for Reba. He’s willing to
do anything for her. I should give up now. It’s pointless. In the end, I’ll be the only one who gets hurt.
Our rtionship has
As she calmed down, Cassandra gradually understood. Instead of clinging to the marriage out of love,
it was better to cut ties with himpletely and never look back. That way, he’d remain the one she
once knew.
Normally, there were only two of them at dinner, but starting that day, there would be three.
When there were three people involved, one was destined to be redundant.
Cassandra believed she was the redundant one, so she opted to remain silent.
She kept silent the whole time. If she had the option, she would rather not eat. However, she was
carrying a
child. The child would go hungry if she didn’t eat.
Reba said in a gentle voice to Ondo, “Ondo, try this. It tastes the same as before. It’s
delicious.”
Next, Reba scooped up some chicken stew for Ondo. Ondo, who suffered from mysophobia,
usually refused to allow others to serve him food.
Yet, Cassandra watched as he not only felt no difort but also consumed it.
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It dawned on Cassandra that his so–called mysophobia was merely subjective.
Heartbroken, Cassandra could not help butugh self–deprecatingly.
She didn’t know how she made it through the night. She eventually dozed off, but she was still
exhausted.
The next morning, her phone rang.
It was Gabri.
She hurriedly answered the phone. “Gabri, do you need anything?”
“Cassie, Peter is awake. He says he wants to see you. Can youe to the hospital now?” Gabri
sounded exceptionally ted.
Cassandra quickly got out of bed. Ondo was still asleep, but she had no intention of waking him up.
“Of course, Gabri. I’ll be right there. Take care of Grandpa Peter. I’ll be there soon,” Cassandra said.
“Okay,” Gabri replied.
After hanging up, Cassandra washed up hastily, changed her clothes, and rushed out.
It was only seven o’clock in the morning, and the entire Dustmeadow Mansion was quiet.
Shortly after, she arrived at the hospital. As soon as she reached the door of the ward, she heard
Peter’s voiceing from inside, saying, “This is so tiring. If it weren’t to stop Cassie from leaving, I
wouldn’t have to pretend to be ill and stay in the hospital.”
Frederick responded quickly, “Dad, it’s my fault for not disciplining Ondo properly.”
“No, you don’t have to me yourself. Ondo’s bewitched by that woman. If he misses out on a good
wife like Cassie, he’s destined to remain single for life,” Peter said.
“Peter, please calm down. We’ll have a good talk with Ondoter. You should rest now. Cassie will
be here soon,” Gabri suggested.
Cassandra stood outside the door, nonplussed.
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It wasn’t anger she felt, just a sense of helplessness and guilt. Despite Peter, Frederick, and Gabri’s
best efforts to make her stay, she and Ondo were ultimately not meant to be.
Taking a deep breath, Cassandra gathered her resolve and knocked on the door before entering.
The three of them quickly collected themselves when they heard the knock. Cassandra didn’t expose
them, merely observing Peter, who was on the bed. He looked lively and was in good spirits. That put
her mind at ease.
“Cassie, you must be worried,” Peter piped up as he waved at her.
Cassandra nodded. “Yes, Grandpa Peter. Please take care of yourself, or we’ll all be concerned.”
“All right. As long as you and Ondo are okay, I’ll be okay,” he responded.
Cassandra only smiled faintly in response and didn’t say anything, her gaze fixed on Peter.
Feeling guilty, Peter quickly changed the subject, asking, “You’re here so early. You must not have had
breakfast yet, right? Go out with Gabri and have something to eat beforeing back.”
“Don’t worry, Grandpa Peter. I’m not hungry. I want to stay with you,” Cassandra replied.
“Cassie, why don’t you chat with Peter? Frederick and I will get you some food,” Gabri gently
suggested, standing up.
“Okay. Thanks,” Cassandra replied.
“There’s no need to be so polite with us. We’re all family,” Gabri responded with a smile, and
Cassandra
smiled back.
After Gabri and Frederick left the ward hand in hand, Cassandra turned to Peter, putting on a
serious expression, and asked, “Grandpa Peter, are you lying to me?”
Peter avoided her gaze, saying, “Cassie, I’m old, and my ears are failing. I don’t know what you’re
talking about. Oh, what’s wrong with me? Why do I suddenly feel dizzy?”
While saying that, he turned away, acting like a spoilt child, avoiding eye contact with Cassandra, which
made thetterugh.
In truth, she found it peculiar. She was unsure of the reason behind her and Peter’s unique bond. Since
the death
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of her grandfather, Peter had taken care of her as his own. No matter what, she was his top priority.
As she pondered, Cassandra felt a pang in her heart.
She said softly, “Grandpa Peter, please don’t y these kinds of jokes again. I want you to live a long
and healthy
life.”
When Peter heard that, his heart softened, and he gently patted Cassandra’s hand, assuring her,
“You’re right. I was wrong. Will you give me another chance?”
They smiled at each other, and the problem was resolved.
However, Peter uttered, “Keep this to yourself. Don’t tell it to Ondo, that rascal.”
Cassandra agreed. She could tell Peter was trying to make Ondo worry about him.
Later, Peter asked, “Did he bully you these days?” ?