Chapter 553

"Alright, I'll go ahead and ask for your help, Mr. Walker. Make that call quickly," I said, ending the call.

Luke's deep, resonant voice made my name sound better than anyone else's ever could. Especially when he was half-asleep, every soft murmur of "Jen" was filled with warmth and affection, as if I were the most precious person in his world. It felt like a stone dropping into the still waters of my heart, creating ripples that made my face flush uncontrollably. That warmth spread all the way to my ears, just like it was now.

I rolled down the car window, letting the cold breeze rush in and cool my heated face.

"Achoo!"

Penelope, dressed lightly, sneezed from the sudden draft.

I quickly apologized and rolled the window back up.

"Jen, your face is so red. Are you running a fever?" Penelope asked with concern as she pulled a tissue from her bag to wipe her nose. When she looked up, she noticed the flush on my cheeks.

"I'm just overdressed," I said, switching off the overhead lig