“Out with him?” Mr. Larson repeated, giving her a long, knowing look.Scarlett’s cheeks warmed. She nodded. “Yeah. With him.”“Be home early,” Mr. Larson said.Scarlett practically sprang up. “Thanks, Dad!”…The moment she saw Steven, Scarlett couldn’t wait to share the news.“I told my dad I was going out with you,” she said, eyes bright. “He said yes!”Steven grinned. If Mr. Larson was willing to accept him, that was a huge first step.And Steven immediately made a silent vow: I’m getting her home early tonight. I’m not losing that progress.Sure enough, after only three hours out, Steven was already dropping Scarlett back off. It wasn’t even close to dinner time.Scarlett watched him leave with a pout, stomped her foot, and marched back to her room.At least Steven wasn’t completely hopeless. Once he got home and handled a few things, he immediately video-called her.Scarlett lay on her bed and pouted at the screen. “Steven, I miss you.”Steven looked delighted—and a l
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