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Chapter 26

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Cassie stepped out of the shower, a pink towel wrapped around her body, and another wrapped around her head to dry her hair.

She hummed and did a little body movement to the soft music blaring loudly from her home theater system in the living room.

Her wardrobe swung open, eyes scanning the rows of clothes for the perfect outfit—something she could throw on quickly and still look just as stunning.

This was the third date she was going on since she came to this city.

First one had failed because he was too religious and told her she'd have to attend week day masses alongside Sunday masses if they were to become serious.

The man was hot and all, took gyming seriously and all that, but she was never such a religious person, and she wasn't sure she was planning to be—ever.

Not after what happened with her parents and brother nine years ago.

She pulled out a red flowing gown which had openings at the sides and back. She stared at it for a few seconds, her mind crafting a pic
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