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?"

160 dollars," the cashier said

me. I

up and

thanked her before making a quick

he watched Annalise walk

picking a color he hated would

divorce, Annalise had gotten quite

just had to wait and see what excuse Annalise would come

...

sorted, it was

of dainty

not resist grabbing a few for her. I

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

he heard the door opening. He saw the shopping

clothes for Willow."

I set the bags on the couch. Then, took

him.

he asked, "For

nodded. "To thank you both for everything