The next moment, a bouquet of flowers appeared before her. It was the Juliet roses he had given her on the day he confessed his love.

Seeing her lower her head without saying a word, Ethan pressed his lips together, his voice slightly subdued. “I passed by a flower shop today and thought I’d buy you some flowers.”

Evelyn pulled her hand away from his and looked up at him.

Her eyes were filled with emotions like disgust, impatience, and ...