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.

saw you, there were stars in your eyes. Since then, you've filled my

a

the trash, and cradled

these down to the café on the first floor. Let

disappointed. "You really don't want

you like them," Briony said, handing them over, "they're

are clearly from one of your admirers,

Give them to the café-they could use them

"Sure thing!"

headed out, roses in hand, and bumped

"Morning, Mr. Delaney!"

the bouquet.

me, they're for

to Briony, raising an eyebrow. "What's going

them,"

flowers?" James narrowed his eyes.

idea," Briony said, sounding

James shrugged. "Well, no wonder he's a

"When are the

said tomorrow or

She nodded. "Good."

then, her phone

glanced at the caller ID, then

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