Chapter 53

Cassandra's heart broke seeing Noelle so frightened. But Noelle's next words pierced her heart, making the pain even more raw and bleeding. "Mommy Olivia, Mommy Olivia, save me..." she cried. Cassandra went completely limp, as if all her strength had drained away. She crouched by Noelle's bed, gently holding her trembling hand, her eyes filling with tears. … Gregory hadn't come back that night. Cassandra wasn't surprised, nor did she care. She got out of bed and went downstairs. Serena was already there, preparing breakfast in the kitchen. Cassandra silently stood behind her, watching as Serena expertly took two prime Wagyu steaks from the fridge and placed them into the bag she had brought. Then she pulled out two ordinary steaks from the bag, bought at the supermarket, and dropped them into the pan to cook. "Serena," Cassandra said abruptly. Startled, Serena spun around in a panic and froze when she saw Cassandra standing at the doorway, a guilty expression spreading acro