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 cashier

me. I pulled out my card

wrapped it up

her before making a

widened as he watched

a color he hated would throw him off?

Annalise had gotten quite

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

...

it was time to shop

sorts of dainty dresses

resist grabbing a few for

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 with bags in my

looked up when he heard the door opening. He saw the shopping bags I was holding.

got some clothes

on the couch. Then, took

him. "And

he asked, "For

course!" I nodded. "To thank