Derek appeared in the doorway, his suit jacket slung over one shoulder, a smug grin plastered across his face.
In his free hand, he held a large box tied with a ribbon.
“Surprise!” He wiggled his eyebrows and extended the gift toward me.
My heart fluttered. We’d agreed no more presents after the wedding, but I couldn’t help the smile that spread across my face.
“What’s this?”
“Open it and see.” He leaned against the counter, watching me expectantly.
I untied the ribbon and lifted the lid.
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