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232 Cass's Surprise (Winona)

It's Tuesday morning, and the city outside our penthouse is already buzzing with activity. I've got a full day ahead of me. The work calendar is packed tight, and I know today will be a marathon, but my mind drifts to Cass.

After our argument yesterday, I'm worried. She's still not home. I have to leave very soon.

I pace the living room, finishing my second cup of coffee when I finally hear the front door click open.

Cass walks in, looking disheveled but not exactly hungover.

"Morning." I say, trying to keep my voice casual, though I'm anything but relaxed.

"Morning," she replies, dropping her bag on the floor and kicking off her work shoes.

"I'm just about to head to the office. Everything okay?" don't want to sound like I'm lecturing her again.

still got that smile. "Yeah, actually. Everything's great. I got

Cass!" I wasn't expecting this news, not with how

feel like maybe, just maybe, things are finally turning

practically bouncing on her feet like a kid on Christmas

of relief mixed with pride. "That's great news," I say, and

I wasn't out partying with Mia. I was with the

s still

all that will change now you'll be working full time." "Actually, I've been thinking. I want to spread Mom's

know that Mom worked

It means a

here

we get back, I'm

stand there, dumbstruck for a second. "You're

closer to work. Mia's going to move in with me. She needs somewhere to stay for a while. Until they work out all the business stuff."

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