Chapter 25

The week had gone by fast, and my final exams were finally done. I huffed, slumping my face on the table, and Sasha crackled. The weight of stress and cramming was finally lifted off our shoulders.

Sasha sighed deeply, “Well, look at us, surviving the exam week. We’re free birds. I feel like I’ve aged ten years in a week, Cass. Ten years!”

I laughed at her antics, “Good thing it doesn’t show how much you’ve aged, Sash. You’re still pretty. And don’t worry. Stress adds character. You’re practically a wise old sage now.”

“Old sage. That’s pretty scary.” She laughed, then looked at me with a raised eyebrow, “So, any plans for the post-exam celebration? Wild detail? Relaxing spa day? Binge-watching your favorite shows until your eyes fall out?”

I sighed, “Actually, Jake and I plan to spend a week together.” We’d also visit the place where my biological parents might be. I planned to surprise her about it, that was why I hadn’t told her yet. The thought made my heart ripple. I had many que