Chapter 382

"Don't worry, Grandpa. Since I’ve come this far, I’ve obviously got a way to clear my name," Cassandra said with a reassuring smile. There’s no such thing as a perfect crime—only missed details. That’s where the cracks show. With things blowing up like this, even if Mara wasn’t planning on calling off the engagement, Cassandra knew her grandfather and dad wouldn't let Ethan Carter off the hook. Especially with Mara’s miscarriage, they’d definitely be pushing to end things with the Carters. "When people are desperate, they do crazy things. No matter how confident you are, don’t let your guard down, understand?" Alexander Taylor warned, his tone serious. "I got it, Grandpa. I really do," she replied sincerely. After chatting a bit more with him, Cassandra finally got up and headed to her room. ... At the hospital. No matter how hard the Hawthornes tried to keep Mara in the dark, she still stumbled upon the news online—Cassandra’s sudden comeback was all over the place. Seeing that Ethan