Josh was not impressed, to say the least. He had asked Jasmine out many times, but her parents still had no clue that he was pursuing their daughter.

Here Mrs. Sox thought Mr. Bucham was asking Drake out.

Josh was lost for words.

Jasmine took her mother’s call.

“Mom.”

Jasmine chirped, “What can I do for you, mother dearest?”

“Don’t act smart with me. Come home early tonight. We’re going to your aunt’s for dinner.”

Jasmine asked warily, “What’s the occasion since we’re having dinner at Aunt Rachel’s place?”

Mrs. Sox fell silent for a while before asking in a hushed tone, “Is Serenity with you?”

“No.”

“Good. Shawn’s back but only for a couple of days. Your aunt has been missing him since he went to Havenmill. Mothers are all the same. We can’t stop worrying when our children are miles away. Now that Shawn’s back for a few days, your aunt wants to organize a get-together.”

Scowling, Jasmine glanced at Josh and relayed the question that had been bugging her. “Mom, is