“Why would you even ask me that, Booker?! I said I took her out for a drive because she couldn't sleep. What?! Were you thinking I kidnapped her or something?” Cassandra sounded meek. She let out a little tear to show how trustworthy she was.

“Don't give me that bullshit, Cassandra. I know the last thing you want is for my daughter to be here, don't act like you're Jesus all of a sudden.”

Cassandra gasped. “Ho— how could you even say that?!” Her mouth stayed open long after her ...