Chapter 11


Allison glanced up at him, her eyes puzzled. "What are you talking about?"

Shawn figured she might still be upset and wasn't ready to hand over the gift she'd bought. 'That's alright,' he thought. He could extend an olive branch first.

His tone softened, a touch of warmth creeping in. "I didn't mean to snap at you earlier at the store. Let's not fight, okay?"

Would that do the trick?

Allison let out a sigh, her gaze steady. "I'm not upset."

Shawn wasn't buying it. "You're just saying that."

"Yeah whatever." Her voice was calm, unaffected.

slipping away. "Allison, I've already said sorry. What more do

tone steady. "I don't

for a moment before awkwardly blurting, "What about the

to him, curiosity piqued. "What

mentioned he saw you getting a watch for me," Shawn said. "Wasn't it to make amends and cheer me up? I'm here now. Aren't

to clarify it wasn't for him, but Shawn pressed on obliviously. "Come

help but

"Why are you

gaze. "I did buy a watch, but it wasn't for you. I don't

Then who's it for?" Shawn's temper flared,

concern," Allison replied,

boyfriend! How can I not care if you're buying gifts for another

found a touch of

defended himself, "Kate and

him. His fling with Kate wasn't exactly aboveboard, and Allison was still his official girlfriend. He appreciated Kate's fiery, bold nature but also cherished Allison's graceful, understanding demeanor. He wasn't ready to tell Allison

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