When Love Finds Its Way Back (Cassienne and Dreston) novel Chapter 260

Chapter Two Hundred And Sixty: There’s No Negotiating That.

The night looked beautiful and calm, soft waves moved gently beneath the glow of warm lights, reflecting a quiet elegance that stretched across the water.

Tom Neal Resort stood tall, secluded and refined, surrounded by calm waters and carefully placed lighting that gave the entire place an almost dreamlike presence. It was not a resort for the public. It was a place for those who valued privacy above everything else.

No noise. No unnecessary attention. Just silence, luxury, and secrets.

Dreston stepped out of his car without drawing attention. Steve was already inside, positioned near the reception area, his presence subtle but watchful. He gave a slight nod the moment he saw Dreston,

confirming that everything had been secured.

“No issues,” Steve said quietly.

Dreston nodded once. “Good. Stay here.”

Moments later, another car pulled in. A woman stepped out. A beautiful woman. She looked unfamiliar. Her appearance was different enough to pass unnoticed. Her brown hair was styled in soft waves, her outfit simple but elegant, her posture composed. She carried herself with quiet confidence, her head held high, her steps steady.

No one knew who she was. And that was the point. She walked past the reception without hesitation. The elevator doors opened for her immediately, and inside, she stood alone.

The ride to the penthouse was silent and smooth. When the doors opened, the hallway was empty.

The suite door unlocked before she even reached it. She stepped inside, and the door closed behind her with a soft click.

Dreston was already there. For a brief second, they looked at each other with a quiet recognition. Then he moved and pulled her to himself without a word.

His lips crashed against hers in a deep, unrestrained kiss. She responded immediately. Her hands found him just as quickly, holding onto him with the same urgency.

There was no hesitation, no distance. Just everything they had been holding back. Dreston’s hand moved to her head, removing her wig in one smooth motion.

Her long, silky black hair fell freely down her back. “Cass…” he breathed against her lips.

She didn’t answer, she kissed him again, and deeper. A warm kiss they both couldn’t resist. She had missed him more than she allowed herself to admit.

After a while, they pulled apart slightly, their breaths uneven, their foreheads nearly touching.

For a moment, neither of them spoke. Then Cassienne lifted her hand to his face. “You look tired,” she said softly.

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Dreston gave a faint smile. “Is it that obvious?”

“Yes,” she replied gently. “You haven’t been taking care of yourself.” Her voice carried concern. Real

concern.

She traced her fingers lightly along his jaw, her eyes studying him carefully. “I should have been there,” she added quietly.

Dreston shook his head. “No,” he said. “You’re exactly where you need to be.” He replied. “Away from all of these.”

Cassienne frowned slightly. “That doesn’t mean I don’t feel it,” she replied. “You’re carrying too much on your own.”

Dreston exhaled slowly. “I can handle it.”

She stepped closer again. “And I’m your wife,” she said softly. “You don’t have to handle everything alone.”

Those words settled deeply. Dreston looked at her with understanding. For a moment, the weight he carried seemed to ease. “I missed you,” he said quietly.

Cassienne’s expression softened. “I know,” she replied. “I missed you too.”

He pulled her into an embrace. This time slower and tighter. “It’s torture staying away from you,” he

admitted.

Cassienne rested her head lightly against his chest. “I feel the same way,” she said.

Silence followed. But it was not empty. It was filled with everything they could not say outside this room. And after a while, they moved to sit.

The penthouse was as refined as the rest of the resort, but even more private. Large windows overlooked the water, the lights reflecting softly inside. The space felt calm, almost detached from reality.

Cassienne sat beside him, her fingers still lightly touching his arm. “This will end soon,” she said. “All of it.” Dreston looked at her. “We’ll get our lives back,” she added.

He wanted to believe that.

“I’m working on something,” he said after a moment.

Cassienne turned slightly toward him. “What kind of something?”

Dreston hesitated briefly, then replied, “I might bring in another player.”

Cassienne’s brows drew together slightly. “To do what?”

“To shift attention,” he said. “To make things less focused on you for a while.”

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She studied him carefully. “You already have someone in mind.”

Dreston gave a faint smile. “Maybe.”

“You’re not telling me everything,” she said.

“Not yet,” he replied calmly. “But I will.”

Cassienne held his gaze. Then nodded. “Alright.”

There was trust there. Even in the unknown. Dreston reached for her again, pulling her closer. Their foreheads touched, their breaths aligned. And for a moment, the world outside did not exist.

Then, her phone vibrated. Cassienne’s expression changed instantly. She reached for it and checked. It

was an

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