They went back to the rest; Aria's face was as red as ever, and Asher showcased the most composure.

Her family looked at both of them worriedly, from one person to the other.

“Sorry for the commotion I caused at this time of night. I would have to get going,” Asher said to them with a bow and a small, polite smile.

Aria was still dumbstruck; she stood behind him and looked from her parents to him as if they were aliens.

Caroline frowned. “No, no. I won’t accept that. We just had dinner, but I saved some for morning. Have some,” she said, gesturing with her hand for Asher...