You More than Anything in the World (Arissa)

Stephanie paced back and forth in exasperation as she warned through her gritted teeth, “You’ll all regret when that woman really cheats.”

Ignoring her, Oscar continued to head outside. Then, he received a call from Cassie. Initially, he did not want to answer it, but she kept calling, so he had no choice but to accept the call.

“Oscar, I’ve just received some photos. Can you come over?”

The look in Oscar’s eyes changed into one filled with murderous intent.

“Wait for me. I’m coming over.” After that, Oscar hung up the phone and drove to Cassie’s place.

Cassie did not stay with the Clintons. Instead, she bought a big and cozy three-bedroom apartment in a neighborhood not far away from Oscar’s in the city center.

Taking the elevator, Oscar went to her unit and rang the doorbell. She soon opened the door and enthusiastically wrapped her arms around his neck. She tried to kiss him on the lips, but the latter dodged her, much to her surprise.

“What’s wrong, Oz?”

“Let’s talk inside.” Oscar went inside the apartment with her and shut the door behind him.

Cassie pinned him against the wall and looked at him with dreamy eyes, saying, “Oz, it’s been a few days since you last came. Our baby and I miss you a lot.”

After kissing her lips perfunctorily, Oscar patiently assured, “I’ll talk to the baby later. You told me over the phone that you received some photos. Where are they?”

Cassie gave him an aggrieved look.

“Oz, you wouldn’t have come over if I hadn’t mentioned the photos, would you? I gave up my bright future in another country for you, but your attitude toward me has grown cold. Don’t you love me anymore?” asked Cassie persistently, feeling wronged.

Oscar was slowly losing his patience as he had never thought that Cassie’s constant chatter would be so annoying.

Holding her in his arms, he tried to keep his cool while coaxing her, “You know that I only love you, Cassie. Don’t be ridiculous, and be a good girl, okay?”

Leaning into him, Cassie bit her lips with a glint in her eye and explained in an aggrieved tone, “I just love you too much, Oscar. My parents keep asking when I’ll marry you, and put a lot of pressure on me. I also feel very uneasy as you don’t give me an answer as well even though I’m already pregnant.”

“Don’t overthink it. You should know how I feel about you,” assured Oscar gently, his heart softening.

“I trust you, Oz.”

“That’s my girl!”

Pulling away, Cassie said, “Come with me, Oz. Let me show you some photos delivered to me this morning. There’s no sender’s name, so I don’t know whom they’re from.”

sat on the sofa

out a yellow manila envelope from the room and sat next to him, saying, “Oz, you’ll probably get mad when you see the photos

in her hand,

look, Oz.” Cassie handed him

Oscar emptied it and saw the photos, which, as expected, were of Amelia

a gloomy expression, he did not

mad, Oz?” asked Cassie

want me to?” Oscar

emotion for me. However, Ms. Winters is going overboard. She’s your legal wife no matter what, so shouldn’t she have some decency? If these photos are exposed, you’ll be ridiculed by people in high society. I’m

long as I have you. What this woman does has nothing to do with me. We’re going to divorce

Cassie smirked, feeling pleased.

feel sorry for you as you treat her so well, but she still hooks up with another man. Do you want me

and the baby. After divorcing her, I’ll hold a grand wedding with you

Cassie leaned into his arms. “I’m relieved to hear you say so, Oz. I was afraid

someone to take these photos?” Oscar asked in a seemingly nonchalant tone while

me, Oz?” Cassie looked up at him with a slightly

on the head, Oscar replied in a gentle voice, “Silly girl, you’re the last person I’ll suspect. I’m just asking. It’s good if you’re not the one behind it. But if you are, it’s fine too. No matter what you do, you’re

as I didn’t want to be misunderstood by you. Those photos were really delivered

than showing you the photos, I ask you to come over because I want you to find out the person who took the photos and their purpose in doing so. I think you should look into whether

the nose, Oscar chuckled and asked, “You’re trying to be a good wife already even

“I’m just concerned about you. Do you not want

do you want to show your concern for

woman? You haven’t proposed to

a smile, “Who else do you want to marry if

smiled sweetly, but she didn’t realize that there was a cold glint in Oscar’s eyes

go grocery shopping later. I’ll make you some good

some work to do at the company, and I’ll get someone to send you some nutritious

today, Oz?” Cassie asked, disappointed that he

with adoration, “Be good. I need to be present for a discussion on a collaborative project.

Aren’t you going with me?” Cassie asked

checkup is this afternoon?” Oscar tried to keep

Cassie nodded.

thinking for a while, Oscar suggested, “I’ll come to you after I’ve gotten things done at the

very well-behaved every time you’re here, so I think he misses you. Living alone in such a

down, Oscar repeated patiently, “Be good, Cassie. I’ll come back and go for the checkup with you in