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 with a

was pricey but affordable for me.

it up and handed me the

before making

widened as he watched Annalise walk

color he hated would throw him

their divorce, Annalise

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

...

it was time to shop for

were all sorts of dainty dresses in the kids'

resist grabbing a few for her. I also got

dinner with them, and I still would have

opening. He saw the shopping bags I was holding.

some clothes

set the bags on the couch. Then, took out the

to him.

asked,

nodded. "To thank