Chapter 1860

Joe was dressed in a suit, sporting a tie, his hair neatly combed. He appeared more serious than his usual casual self. Yet, there was an added layer of nervousness to him.

"Summer, you... you're here," Joe said with a slight tremor,

He stepped out of the heart-shaped enclosure and walked up to her, handing her the bouquet he held. It was a bunch of pale blue roses. They looked beautiful and sophisticated, and it was meticulously wrapped.

"It's for you. It matches your outfit today," Joe said.

She was wearing a sky-blue long-sleeved dress, her hair was pinned up with large hair clips, a few strands cascading casually, and she looked beautiful. Of course, in Joe's eyes, she was beautiful no matter what. Summer reached out and took it, the faint scent of flowers wafting to her nose. She bit her lip and remained silent.

"I'm sorry, it's me who had Gale bring you here. I... I was afraid if I invited you, you'd reject me," Joe said.

He was somewhat stuttering, speaking in fits and s