Chapter 57 I'm going on a Blind Date with Ms. Wendell

Tessa didn't really have any other friends in Rhisen City. The whole reason she came back to the country was for Gardenia. Gardenia knew that too. Still… "You're going on a blind date. Wouldn't I just be a third wheel if I tagged along?" Blind dates were supposed to be one-on-one. Who brought a third person to those? "The guy said he's bringing a friend too. That's why I want you to come with me!" Tessa tugged on her arm, wearing her best pleading face. "This is my first blind date, and I feel super awkward about it. Please come with me?" Gardenia looked at her and chuckled. "I'm guessing this guy must be pretty decent. Otherwise, you wouldn't be begging me to come—you'd have just canceled." Tessa froze. Then, a faint blush crept up her cheeks instantly. "Well… Yeah. He's not bad! Our backgrounds match, and our parents know each other." "You just got back, and they've already arranged a date for you? Your mom must be in a rush." "You have no idea. The last time I was home, m