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

me.

wrapped it up and handed me

before making a

smile widened as he watched Annalise walk

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

their divorce, Annalise had gotten quite

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

...

was time to

of dainty dresses in the

not resist grabbing a few for her. I

ten grand left. It would be enough for a nice dinner with them, and

when he heard the door opening. He saw the shopping bags

clothes for Willow."

set the bags on the couch. Then, took out

to him. "And this

asked, "For

I nodded. "To thank you both for