Chapter 355 Tripping

I took a deep breath and forced a smile, shifting gears. "How about I take you out to dinner tonight? I dragged you around all day, and you've even had to foot the bill. It's only fair that I treat you now." Charlie let go of his frosty air and nodded, a rare touch of pride in his voice. "It's about time you did." With a light laugh, I gave Inch the address, and we headed to the restaurant. Charlie was like Idris—barely a word passed his lips. During dinner, he was practically mute, just sitting there in his quiet world. I was not one to babble on either. By the time we finished eating, the night had crept up on us. Charlie and Inch dropped me off at the Scotts', then they took off. The weekend slipped away just like that. After hopping out of the car, I meandered through the yard, taking in the sights. The snowfall had ceased, leaving behind slush and patches of ice where the snow had once piled up. Stepping on the untouched paths was like asking to slip and fall. Perhaps the da