Chapter 72

• With a shaky breath, she opened the message.
• “ Hey, Lucy. Can we meet after your shift? I’d really like to see you. ”
• Lucy’s eyes widened, and she quickly covered her mouth with her hand to stifle the squeal of excitement threatening to escape. Her heart raced, her pulse quickened, and her fingers trembled with anticipation. Jason wanted to see her! A part of her had been waiting for this moment ever since their encounter at the store. She felt a rush of joy at the thought of meeting him again, of seeing his smile, hearing his voice.