Chapter 153

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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."

talked, it was obvious this gift was for someone who really mattered

Parker said with a

when I heard that. Had

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

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

as I was about to call it quits, a set in the corner of the cabinet caught my eye. Without even thinking. I spoke up, "Mr. Parker,

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

cabinet and gently pulled out the set. As I ran my fingers over it, appreciating the craftsmanship, I suddenly felt someone standing

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

set wasn't the latest or flashiest, but

at the Johnston place, I knew what Matthew liked.

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Chapter 153

him while he practiced, trying to help me adjust during those

more than a few things about these supplies, helping him with

I replied, keeping my voice

best set for him. So... you might want to rethink

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