Chapter 21

The next morning. Cassandra wore a simple yet stylish white graphic tee paired with a navy A-line printed skirt that made her legs look even longer and more graceful. On her feet were nude mid-heel sandals, her toes white and rounded—honestly, pretty cute. The outfit was basic, really, but on her, it carried a kind of effortless elegance that made people double-take. “Cassie, heading out today?” Alexander looked up from his breakfast as she walked over. “Yeah, Grandpa,” she replied, “I found a ballet school online yesterday and thought I’d check it out.” Cassandra used to be into ballet and had some real talent for it. Even though she mostly kept to herself in her room, she watched ballet tutorials online and pretty much taught herself. Ballet was great for posture and body shape, helped develop grace too. Vera looked like she had just heard the joke of the year, nearly snorting her drink. “Sis, ballet’s something you gotta start when you’re young. You’re almost 18, isn’t that a bit la