Chapter 209

"What brings you here?" Michael stood up and took a couple steps toward the door. The moment Cassandra saw him, her emotions just crashed down all at once. She'd been bottling everything in all day, and now it just broke loose. With red eyes, she threw herself into his arms and held onto him tightly. Michael frowned slightly, wrapping his arms around her gently. "Hey, what happened?" His voice was soft, full of concern and love-exactly the comfort she'd been craving. And right then, Cassandra started crying. It really hit her-this man, who had no blood ties to her, was showing her more care than her own father ever had. She stayed in his arms for a while, soaking the front of his shirt with tears and snot before finally stepping back. Looking at the mess she'd made, Cassandra wanted to dig a hole and hide in it. But Michael just smiled indulgently and tugged her into his break room. "Want to wash your face first?" She lowered her head, embarrassed, and gave a tiny nod. "Yeah." Then she