Bianca, however, felt a flicker of confusion. She shot him a sideways glare and whispered, “Didn’t you say you wanted to pick the date? Why let my mom decide?”

Leaning closer, his voice brushed her ear like a soft breeze. “I just want to keep your mom happy,” he murmured with a grin.

In that instant, Bianca understood. Dave wasn’t only charming, he was careful, playing a silent game of diplomacy.

If Madison stayed in good spirits, maybe Leonel and Reese still had a chance. If not, her cold silence and refusal to hear Leonel out would remain a wall none of them could break.

While Dave and Bianca whispered...