As one of the partners—and bosses—at the law firm, he never really had to worry

about office hours. This time, he came alone, without little Julia in tow. In his

hands was a bouquet of pale blue flowers, each blossom perfectly chosen and

arranged. The whole thing looked gorgeous.

"Celebrating our Allison finally getting out of the hospital," Watson said, handing

her the flowers.

Allison took them with a grateful smile. "Thank you."

Javier watched her, concern softening his features. "You've lost quite a bit of

weight lately."

Linda jumped in, "Allie, I'm making dinner tonight. Why don't you come home and

let me spoil you a little?"

Allison nodded. "That sounds wonderful. Thank you, Aunt Linda."

Javier grinned, "Your aunt even got you a gift."

Linda shot him a playful glare. "Javier! You ruined the surprise!"

He just laughed. "She still doesn't know what it is, so it's still a surprise, right?"

Allison grinned at Linda. "It's okay, Aunt Linda. Dad's right—if I don't know what

gift is, it still counts

handed her a gift bag. "Picked it up

Switzerland. Want to

recognized the logo—one of

she said, her smile

box inside and

bloomed on Allison's lips. "It's gorgeous, Olivia. Thank

me. Here, let me put

"Okay."

around Allison's

perfect on you."

up

up at home

a gift. But next

go shopping. Anything

want—my treat. Sound good?"

laughter. "Deal! Don't

left the hospital

and stepped out into

parking lot,

warming their faces.

friends. "Thank you for

Really."

don't have to thank us. We're

don't be

"You never need

chatted for a bit before finally

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