Chapter 38

“Did you wait long?” Cassie asked when she saw Via waiting near the entrance of the subdivision.

“No. I just arrived here, she replied as she entered her best friend’s car. As soon as she was settled, Cassie started maneuvering towards the main house.

Silence reigned between the two and Cassie noticed her best friend's discomfort. Knowing Via's family history, she could tell how anxious her best friend was at that moment.

“I’m not really sure if this is a good thing, but I want you to know that I’ll always take your side,” Cassie assured her as she squeezed her hand.

“How were the kids?” Via asked, trying to divert the topic. Truth be told, she was not just anxious about meeting her dad again. She was more worried about the kids; they were much more vulnerable with rejection compared to her.

“They were fine. Though they haven’t met Dad because Collin insisted that you needed to be there for him to meet them.”

Via let out a sigh of relief. It was a good thing Collin was able to ha