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?"

will be 160 dollars," the

pricey but affordable for me.

cashier wrapped it up and handed

thanked her before making a

smile widened as he watched

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

Annalise had gotten

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

...

was time to shop

sorts of dainty dresses in the kids'

not resist grabbing a few for

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

opening. He saw the shopping bags I was

some clothes for Willow."

couch. Then, took out the tie

him. "And

he asked, "For

I nodded. "To thank you