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 cashier said

for me. I pulled out my card

cashier wrapped it up and handed me

her before making a

widened as he watched Annalise walk

would throw him off? He

divorce, Annalise had gotten quite

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

...

was time to shop

sorts of dainty dresses in the

not resist grabbing a few for

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

the door opening. He saw the shopping bags I was holding. "What'd you

got some clothes for Willow."

the couch. Then, took out the tie

to him. "And this

asked,

I nodded. "To thank you both