Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1498: Breaking news

The next day...

Ring... ring...

Cassandra listened to the ringing, lowering her head as she waited for the last tone. The call didn't go through. Looking at her phone, her lips pressed into a thin line. Her eyes softened, and she laughed at herself in mockery.

"What did I expect?" she whispered, huffing sharply. "I crossed the line."

It wasn't Finn who had thrown away their friendship-it was Cassandra.

Even after breaking off their engagement, the two had maintained a friendship. Sometimes, they'd catch up over a call, just to check on each other. It was all fine until Cassandra started envying Finn. It wasn't even Nina she envied.

It was Finn.

Nina was a mere casualty. After all, both Cassandra and Finn had come from the same place—both had experienced broken engagements. But while Cassandra was still struggling to understand Jonathan, Finn had found happiness.

And so, Cassandra did the unspeakable. As a doctor, she was well aware of the trauma she had caused Nina-just because she couldn't accept that Finn had moved to a better place.

So why would Finn answer her call now?

Cassandra held her phone tightly as she stared at a blank message draft. After a moment, she sighed and began typing:

[To: Finn

I know I have a lot to apologize for, but no words could ever undo the mistakes I've made. It was a very dark time for me, Finn. I'm not saying this to gain your sympathy, nor to justify what I did. What I did was horrible. I crossed a line you never would have.

I hurt Nina. I hurt you.

I needed someone. You, who had always been honest with me-even when the truth hurt. And you, who had always believed

handled things differently. That I hadn't let envy and bitterness consume me. But no matter how much I pray or wish, I can't

a beautiful friendship with Nina. And I hate myself for

So, I'm leaving. I want to find myself again—figure out my life

forgive me, but please know that I'm truly sorry. I'm also apologizing to Nina... and maybe

Goodbye, Finn.]

soft smile curved her lips as tears welled

Finn," she whispered, wiping a

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Cassandra quickly tucked her phone into her bag and stood from the bench, making her way to

been long

the heavy memories outweighed the rest. Reaching the counter, she offered a small smile as the

beside her. All she saw were aircraft

back... or if I ever will, she thought. But I'll never

boarded the plane and reached her seat. But just as Cassandra was waiting for the plane to take off, the lights

furrowed. Two uniformed officers stood

one officer asked, and for some reason, that single

she already knew-this was

[In the hospital...]

said, crossing her legs and arms while eyeing her brother. Hugo, who was

"What?"

you looking after

a

surviving on hospital

blinked.

confused here," she said, gesturing with her hand. "Why would the hospital give a coma

thought