The holidays passed quickly, and Joshua was disappointed that his relationship with Hazel had not advanced to the next level.

Fortunately, their relationship had improved and became stable. He could feel Hazel’s attachment to him.

After breakfast, Hazel was about to leave to get her bus at the nearby stop.

“Wait.” Joshua stopped her.

He reminded her helplessly, “Hazel, did you forget you had a car?”

It was because Hazel wasn’t willing to get in his car, and he couldn’t stand the ...