Chapter 170

Halfway through the ride, Spencer had Ted turn around and take him to the office instead. When he got there, he pulled open the drawer on the left side of his desk. Inside sat a small, elegant gift box. He opened it slowly. Nestled inside was the blush-pink diamond ring he had bought at that charity auction weeks ago. He stared at it for a while, then closed the lid. Without hesitation, he slipped it into his coat pocket and left with it. … Sara bolted upstairs and rushed inside. Stella had just stepped out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel with damp hair clinging to her shoulders. She caught a glimpse of Sara's flushed cheeks, noticed the smudged lipstick, and raised a brow in silent curiosity. She wondered, "Wow! Were they fighting or making out? Either way, that looked intense." "Hey, Sara. Did you and Mr. Tiernan talk things through?" she asked casually, still toweling off. Sara felt a little awkward under Stella's curious gaze. She replied quickly, "Yes." Then, she qui