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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.

great. I got offered a trainee position

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

just maybe, things are finally turning around for her. Maybe she's found some stability,

I start next week. I'm so excited," she says, practically bouncing on her feet like a kid on Christmas

"That's great news," I say, and I genuinely

I wasn't out partying with Mia. I

s still

hands, trying to diffuse the tension I know is building. "I'm just worried, that's all. You've been out a lot this weekend. I guess all that will change now you'll be working full time."

the group know that Mom

Winona. It

here

get back, I'm

dumbstruck for a second. "You're moving

to move in with me. She needs somewhere to stay for a while. Until they work

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