Chapter 99
This secret was something that Cassandra and Daisy had buried for over a decade. It was something they once swore they would take to their graves.
But Daisy said, “Cassie, I’ve always suspected that your problems with Cameron stemmed from what happened with me. As your friend, I couldn’t just stand by and watch you two fall out over a misunderstanding.
“But now, it’s gone too far to take anything back I didn’t know how to make up for what I owed you, so I told him everything that happened that night. The rest is between you two.”
The phone was handed back to Cameron, and Cassandra could hear his breathing through the speaker.
Neither of them knew how to begin. Eventually, Cassandra broke the silence first. “I hope you keep whatever Daisy told you to yourself. If you don’t, I won’t forgive you.”
Cameron’s voice was hoarse and weary. “Even now, the first thing you say to me is that you don’t trust me.”
“You lied to me once, and I also kept something from you,” she countered. “By your logic, that makes us even.”
“Cassie, I just want to know if you’re safe. Where are you right now?”
“I’m… at a friend’s place. I’m safe.”
“You’re lying. I already asked Daisy. She said that you don’t have any other friends in Stokelle “His voice grew tense. “I know that you don’t want to see me. Just tell me where you are. Don’t worry, I won’t go there myself. I’ll have Harold pick you up.”
At that, Cassandra fell silent.
“Cassie, the wind’s howling, and it’s pouring rain. You’re alone out there, and I can’t stop worrying. Daisy’s worried, too.”
The silence on her end continued.
“How about I hand the phone back to Daisy? She can come and get you instead. Is that okay?”
“Don’t disturb her,” Cassandra cut in sharply. “She’s working. I told you I’m in a safe place. I-
Suddenly, the phone was pulled from Cassandra’s hand. She turned with a start and saw Ryan standing behind her.
She hadn’t noticed him until now. His brows were furrowed as he stared at the phone screen.
“You’re awake?” Cassandra asked in surprise.
Chapter 99
Ryan didn’t respond. Instead, he stretched out his arm and shut the open window behind her. The wind, rain, and chill were instantly shut out)
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