Goodbye Scumbag, Hello True Love novel Chapter 8

After Cassandra parted ways with Victoria, she visited a high-end tea shop and purchased a beautifully packaged box of premium tea as another gift.

Carefully wrapping it herself, Cassandra felt satisfied with her thoughtful preparation.

Still, she couldn't help but feel nervous. After all, the Freemans were one of the most prominent families in Belvery.

Julia kept a low profile, and very little was known about her personality.

Cassandra worried that Julia might turn out like Beatrice, who was arrogant and difficult to please.

Thinking about how Tristan wanted to meet her grandmother soon, Cassandra realized she needed to explain everything to her first.

If Cassandra suddenly brought Tristan home, she might startle her grandmother.

At that moment, Eleanor finished cooking dinner and called from the kitchen, "Cassie, dinner's ready!"

"Coming, Grandma," Cassandra answered, washing her hands before joining Eleanor at the table.

During dinner, Eleanor brought up Aidan again. "Cassie, is everything okay between you and Aidan? I noticed you two haven't talked much lately."

Cassandra felt uneasy but gathered her courage and said softly, "Grandma... Aidan... Aidan and I broke up."

Eleanor paused, then let out a soft sigh. "Well, I suppose if it's not meant to be, there's no point forcing it."

Even in her old age, Eleanor saw things clearly. She had watched Cassandra pour her heart into that relationship with Aidan. If he truly loved her, he never would have treated her with such indifference.

In all the years Cassandra had been with him, Aidan had visited Eleanor only a handful of times. Eleanor had always noticed but kept quiet because Cassandra loved him.

Perhaps it was best that they finally ended things.

"Grandma..." Cassandra's voice suddenly choked up, tears welling in her eyes. "I'm sorry I've made you worry."

She hadn't expected her grandmother to understand so quickly, and her heart ached with both sadness and warmth.

Eleanor reached over and gently patted Cassandra's hand, her eyes filled with tender care. "Don't apologize, dear. All I want is for you to be happy.

"Honestly, I saw through Aidan a long time ago. He never treated you right. Letting him go is a good thing. You're a wonderful woman, Cassie. You deserve someone much better."

Cassandra lowered her head, unable to hold back her tears any longer. "You're right, Grandma. I won't waste tears on someone who doesn't deserve them anymore."

Eleanor wiped Cassandra's tears, comforting her softly. "Don't cry, honey. You're so beautiful, and crying will ruin that pretty face. Now, eat your dinner. I made all your favorites."

Cassandra smiled through her tears, nodding gently. "Alright. But Grandma, there's... something else I need to tell you."

Eleanor looked at her curiously. "What is it?"

"I... I married someone else," Cassandra said hesitantly.

Eleanor's eyes widened in shock, unsure if she'd heard correctly. "What? You married someone else?"

Cassandra nodded. "Grandma, I met someone and fell for him the moment I saw him. I want to start a new life."

Even though it was partly a white lie, Cassandra genuinely felt drawn to Tristan in ways she couldn't fully explain.

Eleanor immediately grew serious. "Cassie, did you marry someone just to get back at Aidan? Marriage is a serious thing. You can't rush into it on impulse."

"No, Grandma. It's not about revenge. I genuinely like him, and he treats me really well. He wants to visit you tomorrow, so why don't you meet him first and see for yourself?" Cassandra felt confident that Tristan would impress her grandmother.

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