Chapter 315

Luke slid the salad I had ordered closer to me. "Overthinking during meals isn't good for your health," he said.

"You're sure your mother will come looking for me?" I asked.

Luke saw right through my thoughts again. Suddenly, the flavor of the steak in my mouth vanished. When I mentioned "your mother," Luke's eyes turned cold.

What kind of complicated history did this mother and son have?

"Whatever she asks, just agree to it," Luke advised.

"Yes, Mr. Walker!" I replied.

With Luke supporting me, I felt a bit more at ease.

...

Sure enough, that afternoon after work, just as I was packing up, Mrs. Walker called.

I answered respectfully, "Mrs. Walker."

"I happened to be near Greenfield Building this afternoon and wanted to see you, Ms. Middleton. Do you have time now?"

"I've just finished work."

Mrs. Walker wasn't just in the neighborhood; she clearly came specifically to ask about today's blind date.

"My car is parked on the street. Come down."

"Please give me five minutes,