In the restaurant, Luz was still feeling awkward even with Logan lightening the atmosphere. They managed to finish their meal in relative peace, after which Luz pulled Logan out of the restaurant hastily.
"I'll give you guys a ride back."
Declan was about to open the car door, but she shook her head to stop him. "Don't bother. Let's take a taxi."
"Luz, you can reject the proposal, but don't reject my good intentions, okay?"
Declan opened the car door after saying that. He was uncomfortable about the rejection today as well, but he was willing to hold out hope and wait.
"All right then."
It would be cruel to reject him again after what he said. Luz bundled herself and her son into the back of the car.
No one spoke along the way. The slightly dull air made her lower the window. Fortun
