❀ Amy ❀
The sound of the blaring alarm wasn’t as daunting as it had been before. My body had adjusted to the time, and I merely sighed softly as I switched on the alarm and got out of bed. After the surprisingly successful dinner with Clark, I didn’t feel as stressed out either. Which was nice. Eva hadn’t peppered him with as many impossible questions as I had feared, and Clark had handled her directness like a seasoned pro. I hadn’t expected him to be so patient. Or to connect with her so quickly. Or to look at me the way he had when I had brought out the chicken. Overall, I was impressed with how the evening had gone, and the dinner at Jessica’s house didn’t feel like such an obstacle anymore. I took a shower and got ready for the day. By the time I left my bedroom, I was even more impr
