He knew she would hesitate, so he first suggested inviting Mary.

Then, if Gale still hesitated, he would step back, and take the opportunity to mention his birthday today.

Then, Gale would soften, and she would have no reason to refuse him. She would definitely come tonight.

Putting away her phone, Gale's face was almost crumpled with worry.

"Why do you look so gloomy? Just go, there's no harm in going," Summer said.

"If Shawn finds out..."

"He should!" Summer patted her shoulder. "If he can cuddle up with Ivy, you can have dinner with Aurum. What's wrong with that?"

That made sense.

Gale suddenly straightened up.

Yeah, if he could get cozy with Ivy in those photos, why could not she have dinner with Aurum?

Besides, today was Aurum's birthday. Going to celebrate was perfectly reasonable. She certainly would not be cuddling up with Aurum like that.

"Right." Gale nodded. "That's settled!"

Summer felt very satisfying. "That's more like it, tit for tat! Let's see if Shawn dares