Autumn was tense, but she managed to smile at Lucy. "Yeah, we'll fix a date for dinner and let you know about it," she replied.

　　"Yes!" Lucy replied excitedly. "I can't wait!" She added and continued eating her food. The others at the table also continued eating their meals in silence.

　　Autumn felt like she was being stared at. She looked across the table and saw that Perry was staring at her.

　　He could see how tense and uncomfortable she had felt when ...