Sasha was stunned.

Chris astutely noticed the doubt and panic that flickered across her eyes.

His brow furrowed. 'Did she not understand our "old rules"?'

These were the little things they did for each other. He would trim her bangs when they got too long, and she would shave his mustache.

Chris mustered a smile. "Have you forgotten about our old rules?"

She appeared flustered, scanning her surroundings.

"Lena! What's bothering you today?"

"Oh, Chris!" She swiftly changed the subject. "Look at that store. They have such lovely clothes!"

"Lena—"

him toward the store. "Buy me a

enthusiasm appeared to have been unleashed. He trailed behind her

two hours—he had never spent so much since they

wasn't the money that hurt. Rather, he could no longer ignore

"Um... Chris, I'm tired. Let's call

her closely and

"Oh, I need to swing by the school to see Alexander. I want to check on his

day off today. Do you have to

"Isn't it common to work overtime?! Just wait for me at home. I'll

shopping bags and vanished like a gust

contemplation as

because she was unwilling to put in extra hours—she

day off" from her was simply inconceivable. 'Lena

carelessly tossed her shopping bags onto the floor upon returning home, kicking her heels

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