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.

stars in your eyes. Since then, you've filled

corner, a simple

card into the trash, and cradled the bouquet

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

little disappointed. "You really don't want

you like them," Briony said, handing them

are clearly from one

flowers. Give them to the café-they could use them for

"Sure thing!"

bumped right into James as he came

"Morning, Mr. Delaney!"

bouquet. "Got

me,

to Briony, raising an eyebrow. "What's

them,"

narrowed his

Briony said, sounding

"Well, no wonder he's

it go. "When are the

or the day

She nodded. "Good."

then, her phone buzzed in

glanced at the caller ID, then slipped the phone

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