The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 114

Steven whispered to Jessica, "You should go ahead and look around. I just spotted someone I know, so I'm going to say hi. I'll come back and pay for it." Jessica was too focused on the jewelry display. "Sure."

Steven headed upstairs.

...

Staring at the wall of ties, I thought it through.

Zane usually wore classic black suits. Lots of ties would work, but knowing his style...

I settled on a deep navy blue and reached for it to pay.

"Pick another color. I don't like that one."

I turned, only to find Steven standing there, grinning.

What did his preferences have to do with anything? It was not even for him.

I gave him a weird look before heading to checkout. "How much?"

160 dollars," the cashier said with

pricey but affordable for me. I pulled out my

it up and handed

thanked her before

he watched

she really think picking a color he hated would throw him

Annalise had gotten quite

wait and see what excuse Annalise would come up with to give him the

...

it was time to

sorts of dainty dresses

would look in them, could not resist grabbing a few for her. I also got

paying, checked my balance. I had less than ten grand left. It would be enough for a nice dinner with them, and I still would have some leftover money. With that thought in mind, I headed back to the office with

opening. He saw the shopping

got some clothes for Willow."

the bags on the couch.

him. "And this

he asked, "For

"To thank you