what to do with her

“Earlier today,” I answered with a shrug, trying to seem nonchalant. “But you were busy taking Connie to

lunch.”

“When did you find out about this little vacation?”

“It’s not a little vacation,” I said in return. “It’s a huge opportunity. Plus, I’ll be working as Cassie-Ann’s assistant the entire time. Plus, I could get into that school and really take my career to the next level.”

“You can take it to the next level here too,” he said, still trying to process my words. “Why do you need

to go across the world to do that?”

“Because there’s no better school than the one in Monro,” I said, furrowing my own brows together as I stared over at his amazing side profile. He was so handsome no matter what the view. “Don’t you want me to succeed?”

I said that last part using a small voice. I was afraid of his answer because it looked like he had been

thinking about it for a long while. However, he didn’t respond. “I was going to tell you about it…” I said in a softer tone. “I just didn’t think y