Chapter 86. Desperate Measures

Heart pounding, Cassie swallowed hard. “Are you sure? We haven’t heard from Dad in a very long time.”

“I’m f*cking sure, Cassandra.” The woman scoffed before taking a long sip of her wine and turning away. She walked toward the living room.

The blonde girl knew she had to follow, and that was exactly what she did. She followed her mom into the living room, and they sat down. “So, what do we do?” she asked in a small voice, nervously playing with her fingers. “Do we… do we sell the house?”

“God forbid! That is never happening. What is wrong with you?” Her mom seemed offended by the suggestion. The woman placed her wine glass on the coffee table before continuing, “If we sell this place, everyone will know. Everyone in this godforsaken town will know we have fallen from our high horse. Our respect will be stripped from us.”

Cassie no