Cassie’s POVJoshua was so surprised that he might have thought he was dreaming."What?" He asked my dad and then looked at me for confirmation. I turned my eyes to the ground, not having the courage to look at him at that moment."Yes, Dad," Mark said, looking so cheerful; he was so cheerful today. "Cassie finally agreed to be my girlfriend again. It’s something to celebrate!" He exclaimed, celebrating. Joshua shook his head, still stunned, the bountiful bouquet of red roses he brought to me now forgotten in his hand. "No, that can’t be possible. You can’t be dating," he babbled in denial."Do you have anything against it, Mr. Carter?" My mother was curious about his behavior. I swallowed hard and spoke, "I’m so tired; I’d like to get some rest." That was my way of telling everyone there to leave; it was just too exhausting for me."Oh, yes. You’re right, sweetie. We’ll be on our way, but we’re close by if you need us," they said. They came up to me, hugged me affectionately, and t
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