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?"

be 160 dollars," the

but affordable for me. I pulled out

wrapped it up and

thanked her before making

smile widened as he watched

would throw him off? He knew

Annalise

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

...

sorted, it was time to

dainty dresses

resist grabbing a few for her. I also got

for a nice dinner with them, and

up when he heard the door opening. He

some clothes for

bags on the couch. Then, took out the tie

him.

asked, "For

course!" I nodded. "To thank you both