Page 170 of Worth the Trip

“You requested the full package.”

“I did.”

Best decision I’d made in a minute.

“You ready to see yours?”

“You already picked?”

“Yeah.”

“That was fast.”

“I knew what I was looking for.”

“In the book or in me?”

“Yes.”

Her expression said the answer should’ve annoyed her.

It didn’t.

At the register, Nolani reached into her purse.

I touched her wrist.

“Already handled.”

“I’m buying yours.”

“Nah.”

“I selected it for you.”

“And I accepted the gift.”

“You purchasing your own gift is not how gifts work.”

“I bought the books. You gave me mine.”

“That philosophy is extremely convenient.”

“Still accurate.” She looked ready to argue. I kissed her forehead. “Let me have this one.”

Her eyes narrowed.

Then she put her wallet away.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

Look at us.

Growth everywhere.

Miss Roslyn slid both bags across the counter. “Come back when you finish them. Couples’ reading night is every third Thursday.”