“Cassidy, hey,” Dave greeted her, his voice gentle, almost tentative, as if he was afraid she might turn and walk away.
Dave watched her walk away, his heart sinking. He wanted to reach out, to call her back, but something in her actions told him that now wasn’t the time. He stood there, rooted to the spot, as Cassidy disappeared into the building, leaving him alone with the bitter taste of regret and the realization that he might have lost her for good.
As Cassidy tried to brush past Dave, his hand gently but firmly caught her arm, stopping her in her tracks. "Cassidy, wait," he said, his voice tinged with both confusion and concern. "Why are you avoiding me? What’s going on?"
Cassidy turned slowly to face him, her expression cold and distant. She pulled her arm free from his grasp, he
