Cassie stood at the edge of the Turner-Langston rooftop garden, a soft breeze brushing her face as the sun dipped behind the skyline. The city lights began to flicker to life, just like the thoughts spinning in her head.
Behind her, a celebration was in full swing one of the foundation’s largest events yet, raising millions for their global mentorship initiative. But for the first time in years, Cassie felt something shifting beneath the surface of her peace.
Hope was now seventeen, leading youth projects around the country. Ethan, twelve and already coding his own mini apps, had just been invited to attend a tech conference for prodigies in Switzerland. And Damon… well, he was still her rock, always the calm in any storm.
But Cassie couldn’t ignore the feeling building inside her.
Som
