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.

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

the corner, a simple 'Mr.

the trash, and cradled the bouquet

to the café on the first floor. Let them have the

little disappointed. "You really don't want such

like them," Briony said,

head quickly. "No way, these are clearly from

not interested in flowers. Give them to the

"Sure thing!"

hand, and bumped right

"Morning, Mr. Delaney!"

glanced at the bouquet. "Got flowers

not for me, they're for

to Briony, raising

them,"

narrowed his eyes.

sounding

James shrugged. "Well, no wonder he's

are

or

She nodded. "Good."

phone

the caller ID, then slipped the phone back without

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