When Love Finds Its Way Back (Cassienne and Dreston) novel Chapter 310

Chapter Three Hundred And Ten From Ray

Chapter Three Hundred And Ten: From Ray

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At the Noah mansion, Daisy sat curled near the edge of the couch beside the open balcony doors. A fashion magazine rested open beside her, completely untouched. Soft music played quietly somewhere in the room, but she barely heard it. Her phone remained in her hand. Yet her attention stayed elsewhere completely. On Ray Simpson.

Everything somehow returned to him lately. His face. His silence at the airport. The cold distance between them. The luggage beside him. The engagement. The woman who had answered his phone with that soft, sleepy voice.

No matter how much Daisy tried distracting herself, the ache inside her chest refused to disappear. It lingered stubbornly, growing heavier with each passing hour.

Frustrated, she tossed her phone carelessly onto the couch before standing abruptly. She walked toward the balcony doors and pushed them open immediately. Cold Lisbourn air greeted her at once, carrying the faint scent of night–blooming flowers from the gardens below.

Usually, Daisy loved this weather. Today? Not even the breeze helped ease the pain in her chest.

She folded her arms against herself and stared quietly across the massive estate grounds below. Then sighed heavily. “This is so annoying.”

“You’ve said that three times in the last ten minutes.”

Daisy turned immediately. The familiar voice pulled a genuine smile from her almost instantly.

“Cass.”

Cassienne Rhodes appeared on the large tablet screen resting on the nearby outdoor table. She looked softer today. Relaxed. Comfortable. Yet Daisy immediately noticed something else too.

Cassienne looked happier.

Not dramatically. Not loudly. But peacefully. And Daisy knew exactly why. “You look suspiciously calm for someone involved in attempted murder conspiracies,” Daisy muttered while sitting back down on the couch.

Cassienne laughed softly. “You make my life sound exhausting.”

“Because it is exhausting.‘

That earned Daisy a small, understanding smile from her friend.

For a brief moment, both women simply looked at each other quietly. And somehow, even through a screen, the comfort

ľ between them remained real and grounding.

Then Daisy’s expression softened slightly. “How’s Tina?”

Immediately, Cassienne’s face changed too. More serious now. “She survived the transfer.”

Daisy let out a relieved breath she did not realize she had been holding.

Cassienne continued quietly, “She’s at Simpson Medical Center now. Dreston stayed behind temporarily until everything stabilized.”

Daisy nodded slowly. Then after a small pause, she asked the question that had been burning inside her. “And Ray?”

Cassienne noticed it immediately. Of course she did. Because Daisy’s voice always changed when Ray entered the conversation now. It was softer, more vulnerable, almost hesitant.

“He’s there,” Cassienne answered calmly. “He’s directly involved in Tina’s care now.

Silence followed briefly afterward.

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Datsy looked away toward the gardens again, trying very hard to appear casual.

Unfortunately, Cassienne knew her too well. “You miss him.”

Daisy sighed immediately. “Cass

“What?”

Daisy shook her head lightly before leaning back against the couch. “I don’t even understand myself anymore.”

Cassienne remained quiet, allowing her to continue.

And eventually, Daisy finally did. “I thought I knew exactly what I wanted,” she admitted softly. “Freedom. No pressure. No emotional complications. No man, controlling my life.”

Cassienne listened carefully.

“But then Ray happened.”

Daisy laughed weakly afterward. Not because anything was funny, but because the truth itself overwhelmed her.

“He was patient with me for so long, Cass. Even when I pushed him away. Even when I avoided every serious conversation. He still stayed.”

Cassienne’s eyes softened.

“And I kept thinking I had more time.”

That line hit differently. Because now, Daisy was realizing something painful.

Love did not always wait forever.

Her voice lowered afterward. “Then suddenly he got tired.”

Cassienne remained silent, still letting her speak.

“And honestly?” Daisy swallowed quietly. “I think I deserved it.”

“Daisy-”

“No. Let me finish this time.”

Her voice shook slightly now. Real emotion finally surfacing properly.

“I treated him like he would always stay no matter what I did. I kept shutting him down every time he asked for something real **

Her fingers tightened lightly together. “And now another woman might actually have him.”

The pain in her voice settled heavily between them.

Cassienne watched her quietly for several seconds before speaking softly. “Do you love him?”

The question came again. The same question. Yet somehow, this time felt different. Because now Daisy could no longer hide from it. Not even from herself.

For several moments, she said nothing. Then finally

very quietly

she answered. “Yes.”

The word barely left her lips. Yet it changed everything.

Daisy lowered her eyes immediately afterward. Almost like admitting it aloud frightened her. “I love him.”

Her voice broke slightly this time.

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And suddenly all the confusion inside her finally made sense. The jealousy. The restlessness. The anger. The Heartbreak.

It was love.

Cassienne smiled sadly. Not because she enjoyed seeing Daisy hurt, but because her friend had finally stopped running from the

truth.

Daisy wiped quickly beneath one eye before laughing weakly again. “This is horrible.”

“No,” Cassienne corrected softly. “It’s honest.”

Daisy looked at her through the screen. “You make honesty sound beautiful.”

“Because it is.”

Silence settled gently between them again afterward. Comfortable this time. Healing.

Then Daisy sighed heavily and rested her head against the couch. “I think I’m scared.”

Cassienne’s expression softened immediately. “Of what?”

“Everything.” The answer came honestly. “What if I tell him the truth too late? What if he already moved on? What if he really gets engaged to someone else? What if he doesn’t even want me anymore?”

Cassienne listened quietly before finally speaking. “Then at least you’ll know you tried.”

Daisy closed her eyes briefly.

Cassienne continued gently, “But if you stay silent now, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.”

That line settled deeply inside Daisy. Because she knew Cassienne was right.

“Love is terrifying sometimes,” Cassienne admitted softly. “Especially when you’ve spent your whole life protecting yourself emotionally.”

Daisy looked toward her again.

“But loving someone enough to risk your pride?” Cassienne smiled faintly. “That’s not a weakness.”

For several seconds, Daisy could not reply. Because honestly, nobody had ever explained her feelings that way before.

Then suddenly, a knock came at her bedroom door.

Daisy frowned slightly. “Yes?”

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One of the estate staff stepped inside carefully, carrying a large floral arrangement. And immediately, Daisy blinked.

The flowers were stunning. Large romantic roses mixed with elegant white lilies and soft blush peonies. Expensive. Sophisticated. Beautifully arranged.

Cassienne raised one eyebrow slowly through the screen. “Well…”

Daisy stood immediately. Confused already.

“There’s a card, miss,” the staff informed gently before placing the flowers nearby and leaving quietly

Cassienne looked dangerously entertained now. “Open it.”

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