He never told them the full story because the real version would have ruined the image he worked so hard to maintain. He never told them that the house was sold because he needed a massive amount of cash to avoid a criminal investigation.
He leaned back in the driver seat and opened a text thread with Cassidy name at the top of the screen. For a moment he just watched the cursor blink before his thumb began to move across the glass.
“Cassidy, you should come to Paige’s wedding this Saturday since it will be good for Mason and Toby to see my side of the family.” He stopped and read the words before frowning and deleting the second sentence.
“Cassidy, you have to come to the wedding because I want you to see how well I am doing without you.” He read that twice and felt a warm surge of satisfaction move through his chest.
“Bring the boys if you want because it will be good for them to see what real success looks like.” He hit the send button and watched the blue bubble disappear into the digital void.