Chapter 66. Day Three (Hurt Me A Little, Love Me More) (3)

[2019, March 26th]

When James and Cassandra entered Aaron’s suite, the two brothers approached each other warily. Cassandra watched the tense situation unfold, hoping it didn’t end like last time. In the end, though, they reached out for each other at the same time and hugged it out.

“You should’ve come to me, you dumbass.”

“I know. I’m sorry.”

Having changed and cleaned herself up a bit, Zoey waited at the door, content to watch the interaction from the other side of the room. She smiled. She couldn’t remember the last time she was this happy. The sight of them hugging brought her peace. This meant that things would be okay now, didn’t it?

“I need to get back,” said James, as they sat down.

Aaron’s eyes found Zoey, standing by the door. She was disappointed.

“I actually just came to ask for some advice,” said James.

“I’ve been looking into Maine Industries. I took a look at the books, courtesy of Emily and it’s not common knowledge ye