After a long pause, Dylan finally spoke. “Imogen, I haven’t done well enough. I’ll work harder and do better in the future.”

“I’ll be attending a banquet this Saturday, and I’ll need someone to accompany me. See if you’re free.”

The surprise came so suddenly that Dylan jerked his head up, staring at Imogen in a delighted disbelief. “Imogen, are you talking to me?”

“Is there anyone else here besides us?”

This guy could be so dense sometimes.

Dylan grinned from ear to ear. “I was just afraid