Chapter 70

Wendy's crisp, bell-like voice was as soothing as a gentle breeze on a summer's day. Sean felt his heart skip a beat as he stopped a few feet away from her, but his face was as impassive as ever. "Why did you give me that look before you left the room earlier?' "Ms. Yaxley heard that I was returning to the military base today. She wanted me to ask you if you'd be free to have dinner at their place," Wendy explained. She didn't tell him that Laura planned on setting him up with a young woman. On the off-chance he had terrible taste in women and fell for Yvonne, he might not entertain another blind date and refuse to join the Sadlers for a meal. Wendy hoped that by inviting Sean to the Sadlers' place, he might hear about Yvonne's not-so-brilliant qualities from Laura. Sean studied Wendy's face and took in her clear, innocent gaze. After a pause, he said, "I'm free tomorrow at noon." Wendy was surprised. She thought his schedule might not free up for weeks or until a month later. D