War And Throne

Chapter 20 : Fantastic Performance

Cassie grimaced softly. "I wanted to, really. But, my mom asked me to join her. So, I couldn't refuse."

Darren nodded his head. "Oh, I see. Well, it's up to you, I won't force you."

"You're okay, right, Darren?" asked Cassie.

"Me?" Darren showed his chest. A soft laugh escaped his lips. "Of course I'm fine."

"Well, I guess I can't stay here too long. Look over there, my mom and dad are waiting. So, I'm leaving now, right?" Cassie excused herself.

"Go ahead, don't forget to enjoy the party, you should have fun."

"Sure, I'll go, okay?" Cassie looked at Darren and Finn in turn while flashing a smile, before she finally turned around after Darren invited her to.

The red skirt Cassie was wearing fluttered slightly as the girl left, joining her parents. The center of Darren's attention then turned back to Finn.

"He told me earlier that he wasn't sure about coming here."

"Like Lake?"

"That's right."

Finn chuckled softly as he leaned back, folding his arms. "I'm really surprised."

"Astonished