**Graduation Day**
**Cassandra POV**
The day I had anticipated was finally here. I felt a surge of nerves, but I stood tall and confident as I sat in the Graduation hall, watching my fellow students walk across the stage to receive their awards. My heart raced with a mix of emotions. I had grown up here, and leaving these familiar walls felt daunting. However, I understood that to achieve my ambitions and fulfill my dreams, I needed to move forward. It was sad that Nate wasn’t here to witness my moment, but his memory fueled my mind.
“Miss Cassandra…!!” The call echoed, and without hesitation, I stepped onto the stage to accept my certificate and the award for Best Student of the Year.
I could feel Marcus's gaze on me as I descended from the stage. I turned to catch a final look at him
