DEVIN
Tonight was turning into a pleasant surprise. The way Valentine's demeanour had shifted was something I hadn't expected. It was like watching a storm pass and the skies clear.
I couldn't stop staring at her as she ate. She must have noticed me staring because her cheek reddened, and it was a sight that made my smile broaden.
"You said Kerri suggested you cook this?" I inquired, knowing full well the implications.
Valentine's response was candid. "I think she did it because she has a crush on you."
A chuckle escaped me. "Kerri doesn't have a crush on me, Valentine. If anyone, it's Jason she's interested in."
Valentine stopped eating. Scepticism was clear in her gaze. "I find that hard to believe, especially considering the reception I've received from her."
"What sort of recep
