Chapter 287

"Cassie, come here for a second," Eleanor called softly. She pulled Cassandra out to the balcony before lowering her voice. "What's going on? Why did you two sleep here last night?" Cassandra said, "Tristan said he really enjoys staying with you. If you don't want to move in with us, then we'll just move in with you. As long as we get to see you every day, we're happy." Eleanor was rendered speechless. These young people and their bold ideas. "I'm doing just fine on my own," she said. Cassandra gently took her hand. "If this were ten years ago and you told me that, I'd believe it without a doubt. But now, you're getting older. You need someone around to take care of you. "If I keep leaving you here alone, people will think I'm a terrible granddaughter." Eleanor didn't care for what others thought. "Why should it matter what they say? I know you're a good granddaughter. Let them talk if they want. Their mouths belong to them." "I know. I don't usually care what they say," Cassandr