Chapter 40


    Chapter 40


    Everyone was about to move to the hall when William suddenly said, “Cassie,e and help me.”


    Okay. Cassandra hurried over.


    Peter slowed down until everyone had entered the hall before saying to Cassandra, “Cassie, don’t


    worry.”


    “Grundpa Peter, 1 stand by my decision. Don’t let him know that I am pregnant,” Cassandra said.


    “Okay, rest assured,” said Peter, as he patted the back of her hand tofort her.


    Cassandra breathed a sigh of relief.


    Weston Garrett, who came to have a physical examination, had worked for the Quinn family for many


    years, so they were all familiar with each other.


    After everyone sat down, Ondo said. “Mr. Garrett, thanks for making the trip here. Cassandra often


    vomitstely. What could be the cause?”


    Weston paused for a moment, and a smile appeared on his face. But before he could say anything.


    Peter said, “Let him take at look at me first. I’m an old man. I feel my heart beating fasttely. Could


    you examine it to see if there is any problem?”


    Frederick was worried when he heard that Peter was not feeling well and asked, “Dad, are you all


    right?”


    “Don’t be nervous. It’s nothing serious. I just want Dr. Garrett to take a look at me. Well, I’ll go back to


    my room and lie down. You cane to my room to examine me,” Peter said.


    Weston nodded and followed Peter back to the room with his stethoscope..


    Frederick tried to keep up, but he was turned down.


    Gabri was confused. “What’s wrong with Peter? Why is he acting so mysteriously?”


    Ondo also looked at Peter’s back with an enigmatic look on his face. As the party involved,


    Cassandra naturally knew why Peter was acting that way.


    Hence, Cassandra said softly, “Grandpa Peter must be fired and hasn’t had a good rest for the whole


    morning. It’s good to have Mr. Garrett have a look at him. If there’s anything wrong, we’ll be able to look


    into it in time.”


    “Yes, Cassie is right. Well, let’s not worry about it.” Gabri also thought it was reasonable. Then, she


    had the fruit washed and handed it to Cassandra, “You haven’t eaten much. Eat some fruit, or your


    stomach will be upset.


    “Okay, thank you, Gabri, Cassandra said with a nod.


    About ten minutester, Weston came out of Peter’s bedroom.


    Frederick immediately asked, “Weston, is my dad okay?”


    “It’s okay. He is in good health. Don’t worry,” Weston assured him.


    “Really?” Frederick asked again.


    “Do you think I’d lie to you?” Weston smiled and made his way to Cassandra. “Come on, let me


    examine you.”


    After some basic examinations, Weston said to Cassandra, “Nothing serious. It’s just a bad appetite


    caused by your stomach and intestines. Eat light food, and it will be fine after a while. You should pay


    attention to rest, and you must maintain a


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    pleasant mood at all times


    The more Gabri beard it, the more amused she was. She said, “Weston, if you didn’t say that Cassie


    had a stomachache; 1 would have thought that Cassie was pregnant.”


    Gabri’s words were unintentional, but those who heard them went silent.


    Cassandra pursed her lips slightly, and her face stiffened a little. Her bright eyes were filled with


    obvious uneasiness. She subconsciously looked up at Ondo, and he happened to be staring right at


    her.


    They locked eyes with each other. Cassandra did not dare to continue looking and quickly lowered her


    head and averted her


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    gaze.


    Ondo’s eyes were still fixed on her. Her reaction was strange, which made him wonder what she was


    trying to hide.


    Weston responded indifferently. “She will have a baby eventually. Now, she has to take good care of


    herself”


    Thank you, Mr. Garrett, Cassandra muttered.


    Weston just smiled and said, “You’re wee. Take care. If you have any questions, please contact


    me directly


    “Okay. “Cassandra nodded. She understood what Weston was implying.


    Weston didn’t prescribe medicine and just reminded her to be mindful of her diet. He didn’t linger


    before Frederick saw him out the door.


    Cassandra finally breathed a sigh of relief. She copsed on the couch, and Gabri made an excuse


    to go upstairs to make space for Ondo and Cassandra.


    Suddenly, only Cassandra and Ondo were left in the hall.


    Ondo walked to Cassandra and sat down. He turned around, stared at her, and asked, “Why were


    you avoiding my gaze?”


    Cassandra thought. What’s bound to happen has eventually happened:


    Ondo was a man who would think deeply of any doubt, and he would be sure to get to the bottom of


    everything.


    Cassandra calmed down and said. “I wasn’t afraid to look at you. I was just thinking about something.”


    “What were you thinking about?” Ondo asked.


    “I was worried about my health, but I was relieved after what Mr. Garrett said,” Cassandra exined.


    “Really?” Ondo asked again


    “What do you think happened to me, then? Do you really think I’m pregnant?” Cassandra asked in the


    most casual tone,


    Ondo squinted as if gauging her words.


    After a few seconds, he said indifferently, “Tell me if you feel ufortable. Don’t struggle alone. It’s


    your body, after all.”


    Cassandra just hummed and said nothing more..


    Of course, she wouldn’t tter herself that he cared about her because he liked her. He was only


    saying that out of a husband’s responsibility.


    At this time, the old housekeeper, Alfred, came out of Peter’s bedroom. He had worked for Peter for


    many years andmanded respect from both Frederick and Ondo. They respected Alfred very


    much.


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    Alfred said, “Ondo, Mr. Quinn wants you to go inside. He wishes to speak to you.”


    “Only me? Ondo asked.


    “Yes,” Alfred said.


    “Okay” Ondo stood up and stopped when he was about to step forward. He looked down at


    Cassandra on the couch and whispered, “Wait for me here.”


    Before Cassandra could respond, he had already gone to see Peter.


    Cassandra paused and thought, Why did he ask me to wait for him here?”


    In the bedroom, after Ondo came in, Peter let him sit down. He was not as belligerent as before.


    Peter was now his usual self, calm andposed.


    Ondo asked, “Grandpa, are you looking for me?”


    “Yes. I have something to ask you alone,” Peter said.


    “Please, go ahead, Ondo said.


    Peter looked a little serious, but his tone was very gentle. “Do you really want to divorce Cassie?”


    Ondo’s eyebrows moved slightly, and his deep eyes were fixed on Peter. He said, ‘Grandpa, I don’t


    understand what you


    mean.”


    “Do you really not understand or pretend not to?” Peter asked pointedly.


    “Didn’t you already agree to our divorce? Why are you asking me such a question now?” Ondo


    looked at Peter and asked in puzzlement.


    Peter looked calm and didn’t show any emotions at all and merely said, “The marriage with the Jackson


    family a year ago was supposed to let Suzanne marry you, but Mr. Jackson came to me and insisted


    that Cassie marry into our family. Do you know why?”


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