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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.

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

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

I feel like maybe, just maybe, things

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

pride. "That's great news," I say, and I genuinely mean

with Mia. I was

s still

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

know that Mom worked

It means

always here for

get back,

dumbstruck for

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

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