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 with a

me. I pulled out

wrapped it up and handed me

then thanked her before making a

as he watched Annalise

would throw him off? He knew

Annalise had gotten quite

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

...

sorted, it was time to

of dainty dresses in

could not resist grabbing a few for her. I

ten grand left. It would be enough for a nice dinner with them, and I still would have some leftover money. With that

door opening. He saw the shopping

clothes for Willow."

couch.

to him. "And this

asked, "For

course!" I nodded. "To thank