Chapter 140

Summer hesitated when she thought of what happened last night. At last, she picked up. “Hello?” “Do you have time at noon, Summer? I would like to invite you to a meal.” Dean’s voice still sounded loud and deep in a pleasant way. “Why not? You fix the venue and call me again.” She agreed at once. She felt she owed him an apology. Not wanting to stay in the Valentine mansion, she headed out after telling the kitchen not to prepare her lunch. She met with Dean in front of a coffee shop. He was wearing a green police uniform, looking even more upright, confidence- and awe-inspiring. She was seeing him in uniform for the first time. And he looked not half bad at all. “Hello, Officer Singleton.” She chuckled and saluted him playfully. Dean looked awkward. “Stop making fun of me. The weather is too cold outside. Let’s get inside.” The heating in the coffee shop was on full blast. Summer felt hot and wanted to take off her coat as soon as she walked in. But Dean stopped her. “You are