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These fancy hand-lettering supplies weren't something you just picked up on a whim like a carton of milk. My first thought? She was probably getting them for Matthew too.

Not even a week ago, Jace swore up and down he was done with Tanya, saying she was leaving the company and that they wouldn't be involved anymore. But now? Here she was, likely prepping for Matthew's birthday, still very much in the picture. Good thing I never believed his crap in the first place.

Tanya was busy examining the set Mr. Parker gave her me, and I sure wasn't about to make myself known. So, the other options.

acting like she knew her stuff. She didn't notice

turned back around and kept browsing through

T

"Mr. Parker, are you sure this is the best? I'm gifting it to someone really important, and I can't afford to embarrass myself," Tanya asked.

"best' is subjective, right? There's always something better out there. But I can promise you, this set will impress and keep your reputation spotless, Mr. Parker reassured her smoothly.

"True, Tanya muttered, "but I need this gift to really stand out. It has to be the best."

way she talked, it was obvious this gift was for someone

supplies than in my shop. No one will top this," Mr. Parker said with a confident smile. "When they open this,

when I heard that. Had she

on my new employer? What game was he playing? It felt like he wanted to

head, trying to shake off all the messy thoughts, and attempted to focus on picking a gift. But now, none

about to call it quits, a set in the corner of the cabinet

whatever catches your eye," Mr. Parker said, totally cool

look. I opened the cabinet and gently pulled out the set. As I ran my fingers over it,

didn't bother glancing her way. keeping my focus on the items

set wasn't the latest or flashiest, but the craftsmanship

years at the Johnston place, I knew what

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me to join him while he practiced, trying to help me adjust during those rough first few

I'd picked up more than a few things about

I replied, keeping my voice

best set for him. So... you might want to rethink that. Wouldn't want us both showing up with the same gift, right?

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