Chapter Thirty-two

As Cassie stepped into the hallway, her eyes met Daniel's, and they locked in a silent exchange, each gauging the other's reaction. There was a momentary pause, filled with unspoken questions and emotions.

Breaking the silence with a confident tone, Cassie declared, "Well, I'm here because I came to check up on my darling sister." Her expression was composed, but a hint of curiosity lingered in her eyes.

Daniel's eyebrows lifted in mild surprise, a flicker of amusement dancing across his features. "And what about you?" he countered, her voice tinged with playful curiosity. "I thought you had gone to work with Anderson. What brings you here instead?" Cassie's eyes narrowed as she examined Daniel closely, her expression shifting into investigative mode. She carefully scrutinized every aspect of his appearance, searching for any clues or hints.

Cassie's lips curved into a suspicious grin as she observed Daniel's reaction. She detected a subtle shift in his demeanor, a softening of his f