River got into the car grinning like he'd just struck gold.

Serenity noticed and asked curiously, "River, what's got you smiling like that?" "Sis-in-law, Romina gave me a new outfit," River said, proudly lifting the bag like it was a treasure chest. His grin was so wide his eyes nearly disappeared. Serenity raised an eyebrow. "Didn't Romina say she bought that set for her brother—and just happened to buy a second one for you too?"

River shrugged. "Beats me. All I know is she said this set was mine. Called it a reward for all my hard work. But I think it was her way of sending a signal-like she's into me. I mean, I'm a catch. She knows me well, how could she possibly resist?"

Serenity was speechless. It was obvious he was the one crushing on Romina, yet he spun it like she couldn't stay away from him. If Romina heard this, she'd probably snatch the clothes back and toss them in the trash.

the bag and held it up against himself.

right, it'll look good. You guys always go for black or dark blue suits. Why doesn't anyone ever wear white? Don't you think white suits

buy a few for my brother instead. But don't blame him when

he only wears it on special occasions. He's usually in black too. River, putting aside all the drama between

girls in Eaglioncile, but not many like her. She's strong without being overbearing. She never bullies people, and even when dealing with competition, she

with that big offer. Things might've turned out different... maybe we

positions they held now, they could never be equals— he'd

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