<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassandra’s expression shifted immediately. She quickly rified, “I don’t understand. Today’s incident had nothing to do with me. It was Cecilia who offended Cassina, and it was Cassina who informed my mother.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Nichs wasn’t a fool, and he wouldn’t believe her words.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Cassandra, we’re getting married next month, so you don’t need to worry about Cecilia anymore. I have no feelings for her,” said Nichs. In an attempt to assuage Cassandra’s concerns, he moved up the wedding.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Initially, joy filled Cassandra’s eyes. However, upon reflecting on his wordster, she felt somewhat unpleasant.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“You’re not nning to marry me just because of Cecilia, are you?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“If I were fond of her, why would I choose to marry you?” Nichs retorted.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">In an instant, Cassandra didn’t know what to say.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Indeed, no one knew whose child she was carrying in her womb, yet Nichs was still willing to marry her. It was safe to assume he liked her.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cecilia is likely just his first crush. It’s quite normal for a man to have several women in his heart. Cassandra reassured herself and promised Nichs,, “Nichs, don’t worry. I’ll have a good talk with Cassie. All that happened today was a misunderstanding.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“All right, prepare well this month,” Nichs uttered softly.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“All right.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassandra was beyond thrilled. After hanging up the phone, she immediately shared the wonderful news with Queenie and the others.</font></font>N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassina sat next to Queenie. Having heard that Cassandra was about to marry Nichs, she couldn’t help but express her envy, saying, “Cassandra, congrattions.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Thank you,” Cassandra said, her eyes and eyebrows filled withughter.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassina watched her, impably dressed and exuding an air of sophistication in every gesture. An inexplicable pang of jealousy stirred within her. If I had managed to reach Queenie earlier, would I be in the same situation as Cassandra?</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Upon having that thought, Cassina immediately shook her head. How could I think like this? After all, I’m not Queenie’s biological daughter.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Perhaps Queenie could see the loneliness in Cassina’s eyes, and she responded simply, “Cassandra, you should really focus on preparing yourself now. You’re pregnant, so you need to be even more cautious about the wedding.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">“Indeed.”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Hearing the tone of Queenie’s voice, Cassandra felt that she was not as invested in her affairs as she used to</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">At this point, Queenie turned to Cassina and said, “Cassie, when will you bring your husband over for us to meet?”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Cassina felt a bit uneasy. “Mom, he’s just a junior employee…”</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">During those days, apanying Cassandra and Queenie, Cassina had been exposed to a great deal of prominent figures.</font></font>
<font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">She didn’t dare to let her husband meet Queenie at that time, fearing he would embarrass her.</font></font>
“What’s wrong with being a junior employee? He earned his position fair and square, without resorting to theft or violence. It’s fine. Let hime. In the future, I’ll support you and your family,” Queenieforted.
The more Cassina acted this way, the more Queenie felt guilty.
Had she not lost the child back then, Cassina wouldn’t have had to endure so much hardship.
After Queenie had spoken, it was difficult for Cassina to continue refusing.
“All right.”
The mother and daughter were deep in conversation, essentially rendering Cassandra invisible.
She clenched her hands and made her way outside.
When Cassina emerged from Queenie’s room, Cassandra stopped her and said, “Cassie, I need to have a word with you privately.”
“What’s going on?” Cassina found it odd but didn’t overthink it.
“Come with me, and you’ll find out.”
Cassandra led her to a secluded spot and then got straight to the point. “I know you’re an impostor, pretending to be a prominent youngdy.”
Cassina’splexion turned deathly pale in an instant devoid of any trace of color.
“You’re talking nonsense!”
Cassandra smirked coldly. “I’ve already conducted a DNA test for you and Queenie. I’ve also overheard your phone conversations with your birth mother. What’s the matter? Do you want me to show those proofs to Queenie?”