Ch -22 : Invitation
Author: J V
last update Last Updated: 2023-08-16 23:34:49

Cassie was pulled out of her thoughts when the apartment’s doorbell rang.

Thinking that it might be Mark, she rushed to open the door ;but it was the same incident all over again, because she found Andrew and Moira standing there at her door.

“Why are you guys here again?”

She spoke, this time, shielding the entrance with her body.

This time, she was already prepared- she wasn't going to let them inside today, just so they could pass unnecessary and uninvited remarks about her marriage, and continue bad- mouthing her husband because of his pedigree.

“I wonder, has nobody truly taught you manners, or have you just chosen to shed them willingly? Because as far as I remember, we both used to take the classes for morals and etiquette together!”

Andrew asked, pushing her aside and stepping inside without caring that this action had made her hit the raised edge of the wall, scratching her elbow.

Moira followed his head, casually running her gaze around the room;

“Oh my dear! Your health an
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