Chapter 170: Dinner Date

With her shopping done and her hunger satisfied, Jennifer made her way back home, feeling content and relaxed. She had the perfect outfit, a great book, and a full stomach – all she needed now was a wonderful evening with Maxwell.... She couldn't wait to see him, to laugh and talk, and to create memories that would last a lifetime. Jennifer walked into her bathroom, the warm glow of the overhead light illuminating her reflection in the mirror. She began to undress, her fingers deftly unbuttoning the buttons of her blouse and sliding down the zipper of her jeans. She stepped out of her clothes and into the shower, the warm water enveloping her like a gentle embrace. As she stood under the spray, she felt the tension in her shoulders begin to ease, her muscles relaxing into the warmth. She closed her eyes, letting the water wash away the worries of the day, and began to hum a soft tune. The melody was one her mother used to sing to her when she was a child, and it brought a sense