NovelGoldAs one of the partners—and bosses—at the law firm, he never really had to worry
about office hours. This time, he calone, without little Julia in tow. In his
hands was a bouquet of pale blue flowers, each blossom perfectly chosen and
arranged. The whole thing looked gorgeous.
"Celebrating our Allison finally getting out of the hospital," Watson said, handing
her the flowers.
Allison took them with a grateful smile. "Thank you."
Javier watched her, concern softening his features. "You've lost quite a bit of
weight lately."
Linda jumped in, "Allie, I'm making dinner tonight. Why don't you chand
letspoil you a little?"
Allison nodded. "That sounds wonderful. Thank you, Aunt Linda."
Javier grinned, "Your aunt even got you a gift."
Linda shot him a playful glare. "Javier! You ruined the surprise!"
He just laughed. "She still doesn't know what it is, so it's still a surprise, right?"
Allison grinned at Linda. "It's okay, Aunt Linda. Dad's right—if | don't know what
the gift is, it still counts as a surprise."
"Allie, I got something for you too." Olivia handed her a gift bag. "Picked it up for
you in Switzerland. Want to see?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAllison recognized the logo—one of those luxury Swiss watch brands.
"Thank you," she said, her smile genuine.
She opened the box inside and found a beautiful white ladies’ watch.
A real smile bloomed on Allison's lips. "It's gorgeous, Olivia. Thank you."
"Oh, don't thank me. Here, letput it on for you."
"Okay."
Olivia fastened the watch around Allison's wrist, nodding with satisfaction. "Looks
perfect on you."
Sabrina piped up next. "Allie, I've
been cooped up at hand didn't
get you a gift. But next tyou're
free let's go shopping. Anything you
want—my treat. Sound good?"
Allison's eyes sparkled with laughter. "Deal! Don't blme if | go wild."
They all left the hospital room
together and stepped out into the
open air parking lot, sunlight
warming their faces.
By the cars, Allison turned to her friends. "Thank you for coming to gettoday.
Really."
Sabrina grinned. "You don't have to thank us. We're basically family."
Olivia nodded, "Yeah, don't be so polite."
Watson smiled gently. "You never need to thank me, Allison."
They chatted for a bit before finally saying their goodbyes.
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She walked up and tapped softly on the window.
It rolled down, and there he was—handsas ever.
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The words brushed across her heart, soft as a feather.
"Is your wound healed?" he asked. "Are you hurting anywhere?"
Allison shook her head. "I'm okay."
Joshua's gaze dropped to the
flowers in her arms, and his voice
cout a little jealous. "Watson
gave you those?"
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