Franklin paused, staring down at his phone like it had personally offended him. Attend? Did he really want to see her again? Cassie Munroe was complicated.
Talented? Yes.
Smart? Absolutely.
Sassy? Too damn much.
And he just wasn't in the mood to deal with her fire today. "No. Just keep an eye on things," he said flatly.
"Oh, you're going to miss out," Celeste teased lightly. "Their schedule is packed. The list of activities is impressive, but… I know, you're too busy."
She ended the call before he could answer.
Franklin had zero regrets.
He didn't want to set foot in Atherton so soon anyway, not with his parents hovering, not with the tension still lingering. Staying away sounded like the healthier option.
The doors of the new fitness center swung open, sunligh
