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?"

the cashier said with

but affordable for me.

cashier wrapped it up and handed me the

thanked her before making a quick

he watched Annalise walk

color he hated would throw him

their divorce, Annalise

was practically beaming. Now, he just had to wait and see what excuse Annalise would

...

was

were all sorts of dainty dresses

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

had less than ten grand left. It would be enough for a nice dinner with them, and I still would have some leftover

up when he heard the door opening. He saw the

some clothes for Willow."

the bags on the couch. Then, took out the

him. "And this

asked, "For

nodded. "To thank