When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 1326 Forgive Cassandra

Ten minutes later.

Cassina was gently led to her room to rest, and Cassandra was the one kneeling on the ground.

The atmosphere within the room was particularly stifling. Cassandra was sobbing inconsolably, saying, "Mom, I know I messed up, but I did it all for you."

"For me?" Queenie was almost amused to the point of exasperation. "Are you saying that you committed murder and harmed others all for my sake? Tell me, then. How exactly is killing Bailey supposed to be for my benefit?"

Cassandra was trembling as she kneeled on the ground. "Once Bailey is out of the picture, Cassina will only have you as her real mother. She won't think about outsiders anymore."

"Is that the reason?" Queenie simply couldn't believe it.

With teary eyes, Cassandra pleaded, "Mom, all I want is for you to be happy and find joy. Back then, I severed my relationship with my birth mother, Paula, for your sake. Why couldn't Cassina do the same with her foster mother? Since she was unwilling to do so, I thought I would help her. That way, she only has you as her mother!"

She spoke with conviction and righteousness.

Queenie steadily approached Cassandra and, without hesitation, slapped her across the face. "You scoundrel!"

throbbed with a burning pain. That was, after all, the first time in history

could you hit me?" Cassandra said, her voice filled with hurt. "I've always treated you

I asked you to cut off ties with Paula? Don't you realize that Paula was the mistress who wrecked our family? However, you are actually her and Ralph's daughter. I raised you, yet you never told me the truth!" Queenie took a deep breath before

Cassandra understood it all. She

with you, I wanted her to see you as her only mother, just like I do. That's why I made such a mistake. I truly realize my error now. You wouldn't send me to jail, would you?" Cassandra wore

in a state of considerable distress

and the other was

would surely wonder who she would

Tears began to pour uncontrollably from her eyes. "Mom, you're not going to abandon me, are

as she said, "Everyone

she couldn't afford to overthink. "Mom, I need to tell you this! Cassina is

could

pushed

and entered. "Mom,

through. My foster mother is no longer with us. I

the importance of not pushing too hard. If she were to pressure Cassandra to the point of desperation, she

Queenie would certainly not

come