was exhausted by her father's medical expenses. Casandra had to work ha

ed her desire to become a researcher to her mother, and Alexander accidentally overheard it. As a result, he

she couldn't. His words were painfully accurate. She struggled

d asked her to come and help for extra bonuses, as opposed to seeking help from her fe

asandra earned a bonus equal to her mother's one-month salary. Yes, she had to

e juice to Cesilia," Lastri urged, tapping Casandra's arm to prompt her

made her way upstairs to delive

ng of sympathy and her compassionate nature prompted her to assist Meri up the stairs. With one hand, Casan

event decorating team?" Meri asked, curious about Casandra's prese

led warmly and politely responded, "I'm Casan

gentle and polite girl like Casandra. Despite coming from a humble backg

aircase. "I'm sure you want to deliver this juice to Cesilia," she conti

bantered to ease any awkwardness. Truth be told, she

g perceptive..." Mer

's unspoken question, Casandra qui

here's no one else besides Alexander and Cesilia because they don't h

ther-in-law," Casandra drew the corners of h

m what Casandra said because she knew that in Ce

*

Mama of my decision?" Cesilia snapped when she

ble to the edge of the bed, folding her arms across her ch

ou've found a potential wife for Alexander so that he can g

er eldest daughter running from the direction of the sta

man who sold her body for money. Little did he know that the crazy idea of making Cas

e the wife of an arrogant and conceited man like Alexander. She was well aware of her position and s

the second time she had seen Casandra crying uncontrollably, rem

ice field than be treated like this. Even if it's just a little, Mr. Yanto would never accus

ting his index finger in her face, shouting and emphasizing that

l me slowly, what actually happened?" Lastri held Casa

o make me a paid wife so that Mr. Alexander could have

child? What do

truly con

Cesilia to become his second wife so that he could have a c

Alexander accuse you like that?

e doorway of Lastri's room. "I told hi

Cesilia had just said. Cesilia casually mentioned

grees or not, I want it to happen, and within less tha

lia, are you tryin

rocess. It would take a lot of time and money. Instead of wasting my time and money on the

u mean, Mrs

as she agrees to marry Alexander and bear a child for us." Cesilia took a deep breath. "Not only that, as long as Casandra is Alexander's wife, I

l the conveniences they would gain

ing condition. She wouldn't have to worry about paying school fees when they were due. Most importantly, Casandra

stri said after a few seconds of contemplation, leavi

ting Cesilia's offer. It was indeed a tempting offer. B

wife, and Alexander had already insulted and deg

fuses, then all of you can leave this place!" Cesilia snorted, l

lia. Besides offering many advantages, Cesilia also exerted pressure with the threat of dismissal. In that

earn her a higher salary compared

m,

etermination. "Do you hear me, Cas? There is no more ro

nder, I can't do it." She clasped her hands in front of her chest, hoping her mother would grant her request. Hoping she would

ou, Cas. It won't be difficult for you to become Mr. Alexander's wife. Just until you get pregnant and give birth to his child. After that, you

nly, her mother went too far. A

r fate after becoming Alexander's wife and what would happen if they divorced in the future. As a woman, she w

ake her head as an answer. No, an

rshly. "Is that the decis

ace and her heart ached seeing her mother cry, Casa

ched for a drinking glass on the nightstand. She shattered it and was read

mbracing her mother. "No, Mom. No,

fer. So that your mother won't have to struggle t

, Mo

Cas? Working hard as a maid, just to wi

I and Mr. A

o Casandra's heart. She realized that her mother's desperation had reach

assandra discarded the broken glass and cupped both of

oftly amidst her u

e, marry Mr.

er's wish to marry Alexander. She had no idea what her fate would be after this, as she couldn't en

om all of this. And if I am destined to marr