A Gown Named After Her

Chapter 1

"Sir, about that research project at the overseas base... I want in. Sign me up."

On the other end of the line, my supervisor sounded completely blindsided.

"You've turned this down a dozen times, Cassie. You always said you couldn't bear to leave Jesper Sterling. Why the sudden change of heart?"

I lowered my red-rimmed eyes and forced a small, hollow laugh. "I hit a dead end. I've finally realized it's time to turn around."

My supervisor sighed, his voice turning heavy and seriou