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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.

Everything's great. I got offered a trainee position in the kitchen at

blink, taken aback. "Wait, really? That's amazing, Cass!" I wasn't expecting this news, not

at me, and for a moment, I feel like maybe, just maybe, things are finally turning around for her. Maybe she's found some stability, something to focus

says, practically bouncing on her feet like a

"That's great news," I say, and I genuinely mean it. But there's

with Mia. I was with

s still

this weekend. I guess all that will change now you'll be working full time." "Actually, I've

that Mom worked with and set up some refreshments

Winona. It means a

always here for

get back, I'm moving

for a second. "You're

it. "Yeah. I found a unit closer to work. Mia's going to move in

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