Chapter 469: Not Much to Look At

Maria Scurr and Asher Jauncy lingered in each other's arms for a while. Neither of them spoke. They simply leaned together in silence, letting the moment breathe. After a long time, Maria suddenly straightened as if something had just occurred to her. "Oh, right. There's something I want to tell you." Asher studied her face. "What is it?" Maria hesitated, then asked softly, "Tonight… can you come with me to the airport to pick someone up?" Asher paused. "Pick up who?" Maria bit her lip, clearly...