He really did a thorough job-looks like Stewart pulled out all the stops this time, just like Stella said.
Briony pushed the thought aside and drove to her studio.
When she arrived, the golden retriever puppy was already waiting at the front entrance, tail wagging in anticipation.
"Woof woof!"
Briony walked over, crouched down, and gave the puppy a gentle pat on the head.
"Briony!"
Hannah stood up from her desk. "Someone just dropped off a bouquet of roses for you. I put them on your desk."
Roses?
Briony straightened up and glanced at Hannah. "Did they say who sent them?"
"Nope," Hannah replied, "but I think there's a card!"
"Alright, thanks."
Briony pushed open her office door.
A massive bouquet of delicate blue roses sat on her desk.
She walked over, picked up the card, and flipped it open.
were stars in your eyes. Since then, you've filled my heart
the corner, a
cradled the
down to the café on the first floor.
a little disappointed. "You really don't want such beautiful
like them," Briony said, handing them
"No way, these are clearly from one of your admirers, Briony. I'd feel bad taking
not interested in flowers. Give them to the café-they
"Sure thing!"
bumped right into James as he
"Morning, Mr. Delaney!"
bouquet. "Got
me,
raising an eyebrow.
them,"
narrowed his eyes. "What's
sounding annoyed. "But he knows
shrugged. "Well, no wonder
are the other
said tomorrow or
She nodded. "Good."
then, her phone buzzed in her
the caller ID, then slipped the phone
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