Chapter 76

Orlando’s frown deepened as he demanded, “Cassandra, can’t you be generous? Do you have to keep scores over trivial matters like this?”

I keep score? Orlando, why didn’t you accuse Ms. Spencer of making things difficult for me when she distorted the truth?” Cassandra interrogated in a low voice.

Although Cassandra knew that he would take Rebecca’s side unconditionally, she still couldn’t accept it and felt upset.

She pursed her lips tightly and kept telling herself that she should stop hoping

a pipe dream.

The guests also whispered about Orlando because of his long–term relationship and love with Rebecca.

The scene fell silent.

Peter stood up with his crutch and said coldly, “Orlando, continue protecting this woman, and you’ll regret it.”

Then, he left the room angrily with Cassandra in tow.

Peter comforted Cassandra in a low voice, “Cassie, it’s that brat that has let you down. I know you feel wronged.”

“I’m fine, Grandpa Peter. I should be the one to apologize for making you unhappy on your birthday,” she replied.

“Nonsense. I’m the happiest today, and it’s all because of you.” Peter smiled and took an antique jewelry box from the drawer. He said, “Take this, Cassie.”

“What is it, Grandpa Peter?” Cassandra asked curiously.

“Don’t ask what it is, and just take it,” Peter insisted, and Cassandra couldn’t refuse.

However, the jewelry box had a lock, and Peter didn’t give her the key, so she couldn’t open it. Yet, she did whatever Peter asked of her.

Cassandra chatted with Peter for a while. Then, he said, “You don’t have to accompany an old man like me. Go out and have fun with the young folks out there.”

Cassandra nodded. Actually, she was not interested in the party but didn’t want Peter to worry about her.

After leaving the room, Cassandra didn’t return to the banquet hall. Instead, she dropped by her car to stash the box and walked to the small garden by the swimming pool, sitting down and gazing at the stars while enjoying the breeze.

The scene at the banquet hall earlier came to her mind.

defended Rebecca without hesitation despite the many

As for me, he

back to Dustmeadow Mansion after informing Frederick and

could take a step, she saw Rebecca stomping toward

is she everywhere?‘

trying to do, Cassandra? Do you feel satisfied seeing so many people laugh at me? Do

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Chapter 76

will never fall in love with you for the rest of his life. You better divorce him as

you’re blaming me? Who are you to order me and Orlando to

innocent act in front

Rebecca walk over

saying that you won’t listen? Oh, Cassandra, I have

you think you are? Why should

proceeded to leave. She didn’t want to

agree”

walking past Rebecca, she was marching along the pool and about to enter the house when suddenly, a force pushed her from behind, propelling her into

fall in October, so the water in the pool

a leaf from the iciness.

it was too deep for her, and she didn’t know how to swim,

cold water instantly flowed into her

Vaguely, she seemed to see a tall

again, half an

in her ear. “It’s Gabriela, Cassie. Do you

gently and frowned when she suddenly remembered something. “Gabriela, what happened to

she sprang up from the bed into a sitting

was in time to save you, and Dr. Garrett had

a sigh of relief. Although Gabriela didn’t know the reason behind her ailment, Cassandra considered it to be good

that it was already past nine. She turned to Gabriela and asked, “You can go and do your stuff, Gabriela. I can take care of myself.”

you want me to accompany you?” Gabriela

asked, “Gabriela, you said

worried sick and only went to greet the guests with his father after Dr.

his examination.”

that Gabriela was exaggerating when she said

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