Chapter 6

Cassandra went home with Damien after school. He had invited her over for lunch. Despite wanting to turn down the offer, Damien’s constant pleading melted her heart, and she agreed.

As soon as they drove in, Tricia came out to welcome them.

“Oh my! Are you Cassandra? You look stunning, dear. Damien has not stopped complimenting you or talking about you ever since the day he saw you, and I must say you are really beautiful.”

“Thank you, ma’am, and thanks for inviting me to lunch at Tyler’s mansion. It’s truly amazing.”

“Oh dear, don’t mention it. Now, let’s talk over lunch.”

“Oh, Mom…”

The food was set before them by a maid, and they all began to eat.

“Cassandra dear, where were you living before moving here?” Tricia asked, starting a conversation.

“Before coming here, we lived in Heddington, a little town in the south,” Cassandra answered without giving the question much thought.

Tricia paused for a moment; that place seemed fami