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 to sit at the table.
One would think Aria would speak up, but she was confused as anyone and more focused on hiding her thoughts and embarrassment.
Asher turned to look at Aria, who stood behind him with a questioni
