Jayden had hoped that a date might be the stepping stone toward rebuilding their fractured relationship. He approached Cassandra with the suggestion, hoping for a fresh start, but her response caught him off guard." How about going out tonight? Just the two of us, " Jayden proposed, a glimmer of optimism in his voice.Cassandra hesitated, a cloud of uncertainty crossing her features. " I don't know, Jay, " she replied, her voice laced with hesitance." Why not? " Jayden frowned, puzzled by her sudden reluctance. " You were the one who suggested it in the first place. "She muttered something almost inaudible, her words cloaked in indecision." Cass, please, " Jayden pressed gently, his expression a mix of concern and frustration. " I thought this could be a fresh start for us. "Cassandra shifted uncomfortably, her gaze avoiding his. " I'm just not sure if now is the right time, " she finally murmured, her voice tinged with uncertainty." Is there something you aren't telling me? " H
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