Leaving the Storm Behind

Declan stood before Lily, extended his hands, and asked gently, "Would you like to come with me to my workplace?"

In Lily's eyes, going to Declan's house and going to his workplace were essentially the same thing, as she simply wanted to be with Declan.

She nodded in surprise. "Okay."

Respecting Lily's parents' feelings, Declan turned to Lydia and inquired politely, "Hello, it seems that she wishe