“There"s no need to apologize.”
While Anna was still formulating a way to smooth this over – diplomacy was never her strong suit – Cassi simply left the office. Obviously, the woman considered the matter settled, but Anna felt an obligation. “Cassi, wait!”
Out in the hallway, the woman stood with her back turned, her shoulders falling as she let out a breath. “For what?” Cassi demanded. “You don"t owe me an explanation, and neither does he.”
“No, but-”
“I"m not like you and Jack.” When Cassi looked back over her shoulder, her eyes were sharp and full of pain. “I don"t share your insipid need to dissect every emotion. If it"s all the same to you, I would rather not sit here and pine over a man who would rather date the woman who strung him along than the woman who was there for him.”
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