Chapter 85 - Deception

MRS ROSA'S POV

The disappointment I had felt to find Cassandra asleep clouded my whole being, I was saddened by the fact that I had come to the hospital to find her asleep, as the feeling of sadness lingered Bruce's words came through my thought,

"It seems we'll have to come back later," his tone was light and playful as he spoke, an attempt to alleviate my mood,

Still overwhelmed by a great sense of disappointment, I nodded my head in response,

But then, the thought of Paris getting to her first crossed my mind, I realized she might take advantage of my absence and get Cassandra to trust her, since Oliver had left for the office, to attend the board of directors meetings,

The sudden realization made me snap out of my thoughts, with the weight of my resolve crushing on me, without a second thought I blurted out, "No!" My tone was high and definite as I spoke, my voice was firm and had left no space for negotiations,

"I'll wait," I added as calmly as I could, my gaze never leaving h