The next morning, Derek Donovan awoke with a sense of unease, the events of the previous night lingering in his mind.
As Derek emerged from his room, he found Cassandra in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. Ben was nowhere to be seen. The awkward atmosphere from the night before still hung in the air.
"Cassie, we need to talk," Derek said, his tone serious.Cassandra glanced up from her cooking, sensing the gravity of the situation. "Sure, Derek. What's on your mind?"
Derek took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "I need to understand why you're here now. And don't tell me it's just because you missed me".
Cassandra sighed, realizing that the time for honesty had come. "Derek, things never changed while you were away. I still have feelings for you and I want this to work".
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