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

Chapter 1848: A new beginning II

Not everyone knew how to start, though. There were so many uncertain things to consider.

Just like Cassandra.

Later in the evening...

Cassandra drew a deep breath and stood in front of a gate. Like many others, she, too, had so many uncertainties at the moment. And with each breath, she felt fear gnawing at her. Still, regardless of the uncertainties, her willingness to start overpowered all.

"Hello," Cassandra perked up when the guard walked out since she had been standing outside. "My name’s Cassandra Smith. I’m..."

She trailed off, biting her tongue as fear and shame bubbled in her heart.

"Miss, what?" The bodyguard raised his brows. "What do you need here?"

Cassandra swallowed the lump forming in her throat and clenched her hands into tight fists. She forced a smile.

"Is Nina inside?" she asked. "Can you please tell her that we can talk? I know it’s late, but... please?"

The guard eyed her up and down, unsure about this. But seeing the desperate look in her eyes, he sighed.

"Miss, I’m sorry, but I can’t—"

"Just let her know Cassandra is here," Cassandra panicked, reaching out to the guard’s arm. "I know I’m not important, but I’m really just... just..."

The rest of her words died in her throat as a bitter smile turned up on her face. Slowly, she let him go and took a step back.

"I’m sorry," she whispered.

With that, Cassandra took a step back and lowered her head to the guard. Just then, she realized how late it was and that her request to meet Nina sounded a little too demanding. Surely, she didn’t know what she was doing or how it would appear to others.

But just as Cassandra turned on her heel, a car’s headlights flashed on her. She squeezed her eyes shut and shielded them with her hand. When the light lowered, she dropped her hand.

There, she saw Finn and Nina, standing behind the driver’s and front passenger’s rows, eyes on her.

their gaze. Her heart clenched the second she saw the distant and cold look in Finn’s eyes, then the intrigue in

before any words could escape

His voice was cold and firm, clearly not pleased

Cassandra swallowed hard, her eyes

apologize,’ she thought. ’Or

mouth for reasons unknown. Cassandra hid

fiancé over the roof of the car. She shook her head

"I’m sorry if they didn’t let you in. They’re a bit strict.

her

cracked as the corners of her eyes reddened. "...I’m

the road all day, but a night walk is nice. Should we take a walk and maybe talk about

the kindness Nina was extending to

would understand if Nina slapped her or just chased her away. But no. Nina

had gone through. "Well... who am I not to give

never forget that she was the way she was today because she was given a chance. If not for everyone giving her a chance to redeem herself, Nina didn’t think she would be at

did was wicked. But didn’t Nina try to

a way, Nina understood what it felt like to desperately fight for something they thought

hold back but failed miserably. She quietly reached

them walked away, headed toward the

and even if he would, he didn’t plan to let her into his life.

like she did with Atlas,

faintly as he shook his head. "I guess I am

earned a second chance. Who was he to judge

the residence, driving slowly like a snail. His relationship with Cassandra might never recover from how it used

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speaking of new

really good at

Mildred laughed, and seated next

two of them had become great friends, always together, and almost inseparable. They were like sisters, which Mildred didn’t like to call

quite perfect them,"

A shallow breath slipped past her lips, and she looked away, refocusing on making the rice balls. She had heard about Haines’ plans regarding his relationship with