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.

time I saw you, there were stars in your eyes. Since then,

a simple

frowned, tossed the card into the trash, and cradled the bouquet as she walked out

take these down to the café on the first floor. Let them have

disappointed. "You really don't want such

them," Briony said, handing

are clearly from

flowers. Give them to the café-they

"Sure thing!"

hand, and bumped right into James as he

"Morning, Mr. Delaney!"

at the bouquet. "Got

me,

to Briony, raising an eyebrow.

them," she

flowers?" James narrowed his eyes. "What's he

idea," Briony said, sounding annoyed.

no

are the other

said tomorrow or the day

She nodded. "Good."

her phone buzzed in

then slipped the

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