Cassandra’s POV

"That's wonderful news aunt Caroline. I'm so glad that Avery's expecting. You should go and look after her," I told her, holding her hand reassuringly. I was genuinely happy for Avery. Although we didn't get much time to catch up with each other these days, she was still my best friend. In fact, ever since I moved in here, Aunt Caroline and Avery was my family. Aunt Caroline glanced at Julian briefly as if she knew that I wouldn't mind her going away.

"I don't want to leave you alone and struggling with Max, dear," she said in a concerned voice. I smiled at her warmly knowing that...