Chapter 31

Lucille received a message from Bailey at around 11:00 am. "I'll arrive in Whiteloop City at 3:00 pm, babe. Come and pick me up!"

Lucille asked, "Didn't you say you'd be back next Tuesday?"

Bailey replied, "There was a change in plans. Gotta go—I need to board the plane. Talk to you later!"

"Okay."

…

At noon, Spencer went over to pick Lucille up for lunch at Zaytun Pavilion as usual.

It had already become a habit for them, and the speed at which their relationship was progressing made Lucille feel like she was dreaming. Neither of them mentioned last night's kiss.

"Oh, right. What time are we heading back this evening?" Lucilla asked while eating. She probably wouldn't return to the company after picking Bailey up in the afternoon.

Spencer stopped and looked at her tenderly. "We're not in a rush or anything; we can leave around 6:00 pm. What's wrong? Do you have something planned?"

He usually didn't speak while eating, but he'd changed his habit for her sake.

"No, it's nothi