Chapter 5

Joshua looked at me and suddenly broke into a real smile. It was nothing like his usual calm. This time, it was genuine, and his eyes were shining.

He said, "Ms. Adams, when I saw you at that party over a year ago, it was the first time in ages my heart actually skipped a beat."

I blinked. "So… you weren't joking today?"

He nodded. "Every word I said to you, I meant."

Well, that was quite a confession.

I hesitated, then said honestly, "You don't act like someone who's new to dating."

He raised an eyebrow. "Is that because…