Chapter 179

　　"Now?" Payton asked, checking her watch.

　　"Aye," Brodie said.

　　"Where?"

　　He smiled. "It's a surprise, but I promise, I'll have you home well before midnight."

　　"I don't know. Mum's just finishing up tea. We'll be sitting down in less than half an hour."

　　"I'm happy to take you out," he said.

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