Immediately after their secret meeting, Bernard was the first to step out of the reading room.
He carefully walked around the mansion, making sure no one was nearby who could see Cassandra leaving, except for the guards, who were always stationed around.
Once he confirmed the coast was clear, he returned to the reading room and signaled Cassandra to come out.
Cassandra stepped out with visible discomfort and fear. Her heart raced as she moved, terrified of being seen by Maria or Bernard's parents. Shame weighed her down so heavily that she kept her head bowed, unable to walk with confidence.
Without delay, Bernard called one of the drivers to take Cassandra home. She hurried to the car, quickly hopping in and covering her face with her hands to avoid being recognized by anyone.
As the driver started the car and pulled out of the mansion, Bernard stood in the yard, watching with a satisfied smile curling his lips.
