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?"

dollars," the

was pricey but affordable for me. I pulled out

cashier wrapped it up and handed

her before making a

smile widened as he watched

really think picking a color he hated would throw him off? He knew it was

divorce, Annalise

beaming. Now, he just had to wait and see what excuse Annalise would come up with to give him

...

it was time to shop

sorts of dainty dresses in the

how Willow would look in them, could not resist grabbing

them, and I still would have

the door opening. He saw the shopping bags I was holding.

some clothes for Willow."

bags on the couch. Then, took out the

him. "And

he asked, "For

"To thank you