Chapter 47


    Chapter 47


    “I’m here with you. I won’t disturb you. I’ll stay quiet and do nothing,” he replied.


    He reached out to fix a few strands of hair on her cheek, but before his fingertips could reach her face,


    she dodged. His hand froze in mid–air.


    Herplexion was pallid, her lipscking color, and her eyes incredibly faitit.


    Ondo clenched his hands tightly and then let them hang by his sides. He elevated the bed for her


    while holding a bowl of oatmeal, saying. “Il feed you. Have something, okay?”


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    It was oatmeal, lightly salted to enhance the vor, as she couldn’t consume anything else at the


    moment.


    However, Cassandra refused, stating, “I don’t want to eat.”


    “What do you want to eat? I’ll have someone prepare it,” Ondo offered.


    “I don’t want to eat anything. Can you leave now?” she replied, her tone resolute.


    “Cassandra. I ignored your wishesst night. I promise it won’t happen again, okay?” He lowered his


    tone, speaking in a


    much softer voice.


    “So, you resort to physical punishment and then try to make amends with a kind gesture? Ondo, do


    you realize you almost..


    Her emotions were intense, but thoughts of Baby made her halt mid–sentence.


    Yet, as she reflected on the previous night, she couldn’t restrain herself. ‘I asked him to stop, but he


    didn’t give me a chance. If Baby was harmed because of this, I would hate him and myself even more,


    she silently grumbled.


    Ondo didn’t set down the bowl. In a low and hoarse voice, he stated, “I’m sorry. You can punish me


    however you want, but. right now, you must eat. Otherwise, how can you recover?”


    “Don’t worry. I can eat it myself.” She turned away, leaving him with her back.


    Why does he act so intimately toward me when we’re on the verge of divorce? Why is he taking care of


    me like at considerate husband? What does he want?‘ she pondered, wondering what kind of person


    Ondo was.


    The more Cassandra dwelled on the matter, the more her irritation grew.


    Subsequently, she chose to ignore Ondo, remaining silent no matter what he did or said.


    The incident of Cassandra’s hospitalization in the middle of the night naturally reached the Quinn


    manor, prompting Peter and Gabri to pay a visit. Seeing her visibly thinner appearance, they felt


    heartbroken, and, of course, they sternly reprimanded Ondo.


    Peter expressed, “Cassie, get well quickly. Once you recover, I’ll personally apany you to divorce


    him. After the divorce, you can move back to the Quinn manor to live with us. You’ll be my


    granddaughter from now on. You’re so beautiful, plenty of talented young men will be eager to date


    you. We’ll carefully choose among them when the timees.”


    Peter’sfort brought a smile to Cassandra’s face. However, in just one night, her once beautiful


    complexion had noticeably withered, a sight that evoked sympathy.


    Ondo, listening silently from the other side, sighed softly in resignation.


    Cassandra spent two days in the hospital, during which Ondo took care of her and kept her


    company. However,


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    Cassandra remained indifferent, showing little response.


    He refrained from pressuring her into anything.


    During that time, Reba also paid a visit, but Cassandra declined to see her, and eventually. Ondo


    requested her to


    leave.


    On the day of her discharge, Peter arranged for a car to pick her up, and Ondo apanied her


    back to the Quinn


    manor.


    Initially thinking it was just a meal, upon arrival, Cassandra realized Peter intended to assist her in


    choosing a blind date.


    Peter had Gabripile photos of eligible and well–mannered young individuals within the upper


    ss society. Handing them to Cassandra one by one, he said, “Cassie, take your time. There’s no


    need to rush. If you find someone you like, just let me know.”


    Cassandra was uncertain, but she couldn’t turn down Peter’s kindness,


    As she looked at the photos he presented, one of them featured a clean and handsome young man.


    She inquired, “Grandpa Peter, this one looks promising. How old is he?”


    “Well, this is Sullivan Garrett from the Garrett family. He’s Dr. Garrett’s son and a typical straight–A


    student from a prestigious family with a medical background. He’s one year younger than you,” Peter


    enthusiastically informed her.


    “Younger than me? That’s not suitable. Cassandra shook her head.


    “Dating a younger boyfriend is quite trendy these days. I’ll arrange it right away. Tomorrow, you’ll meet


    Sullivan and have a chat.” Peter promptly decided.


    Cassandra pursed her lips and remained silent.


    Gabri also added. “Sullivan is a bit younger, but he’s mature, considerate, and, ording to his


    mother, exceptionally attentive and gentle. Cassie, I think you’ll like him.”


    “Sure.” Cassandra nodded.


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    Gabri asked again. “Do you want me to apany you tomorrow?”


    “Mom, only if it’s convenient for you. I’m afraid it might be awkward when we meet each other for the


    first time,” replied Cassandra.


    *Okay, I’ll apany you then.” Gabri smiled expectantly and continued, “Cassie, I want to thank


    you for letting me experience the feeling of marrying off a daughter.”


    Cassandra was stunned, and her cheeks turned red.


    The atmosphere was extremely harmonious.


    On the opposite end, Frederick cast your mother are


    some time to go through the formalities.”


    serious. For Cassie’s happiness, ta nce at Ondo and remarked, “Ondo, your grandfather and


    Ondo’s expression remained cold, his eyescking any warmth as he responded, “Dad, although


    Quinn Group currently stands at the pinnacle of the industry, it is under constant scrutiny. If news of my


    divorce with Cassandra surfaces now, thepany’s stock will plummet. Therefore, I’ve carefully


    considered it and decided to temporarily postpone the divorce until after the conclusion of the current


    high–profile project. We can discuss it then.” He spoke with an unchanged demeanor.


    “Is this really what you think?” Frederick calmly inquired.


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    Of course. As the CEO of Quinn Group, under any circumstances, the interests and reputation of Quinn


    Groupe first. 1 cannot allow my personal matters topromise its honor and benefits, Ondo


    squinted slightly and spoke in a low, sincere voice.


    “It’s good that you think that way. Since it’s for the sake of Quinn Group, go and exin it to Grandpa


    and Cassandra to avoid any unnecessary bacsh,” Frederick said, giving Ondo a meaningful


    nce.


    The meaningful nces exchanged between Frederick and Ondo carried unspoken implications and


    understanding. They could sense each other’s thoughts, yet neither had fully breached that delicate


    layer of tacit understanding.


    Ondo and Frederick headed to the hall, where Peter initiated another round of introductions with


    Cassandra. He remarked, “Cassie, you are beautiful and kind–hearted. A girl as exceptional as you are


    hard toe by. Those chosen by you are indeed lucky,”


    Cassandra felt a bit embarrassed by the exaggeration, but upon seeing Peter’s happiness, she nodded


    and yfully responded, “Grandpa Peter is right.”


    Coincidentally. Ondo overheard the conversation.


    He and Cassandra shared a nce, and she instinctively looked away.


    Peter noticed Ondo’s arrival and calmly said, “You’vee at the right time. Come and take a look


    at this. Why don’t investigate his character for us.”


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    Ondo examined the photo handed to him expressionlessly. The man in the photo was a well–known


    yboy in upper ss society. He picked up the photo and casually tossed it into the trash can. His


    series of actions stiffened Peter’s face and he appeared on the verge of erupting in anger in the next


    moment.