Chapter 117 – Girl Talk

Cassidy sat on the porch swing with a blanket wrapped around her as she stared at the scenery before her. It had been a rough morning listening to Jacob tell his side of how her parents died in the accident. It was still a lot to take in, knowing that he was there the night of the accident. Her thoughts kept bouncing back and forth between whether or not she should blame him for being a part of it or accept the fact that he was just as much of a victim in the situation who tried to be noble and help save her family. “Morning!” Cassidy heard her best friend say to her as she stepped outside. She looked over and smiled at her redheaded friend as she carried two hot mugs toward her. Natalie handed one mug to Cassidy and grabbed the end of the blanket to put over her legs once she sat down. Cassidy sucked in the heavenly scent of the hot beverage that Natalie had prepared for her. “Thank you,” she said as she took a small sip of the delicious drink. Natalie smiled as she took a sip o