Chapter 68

Heidi pushed the cart forward, saying, "Well, good things come in pairs." Maverick sensed a hidden meaning in her words. "It's just a box of strawberries. What are you thinking about?" "It's nothing. Just get them. Get all of them. Captain Caldwell has money anyway, so buying two won't break the bank." He also grabbed some chocolates and cognac for Susan. At the checkout, he asked the cashier to set aside one box of strawberries. Heidi stood at the entrance, watching him carry that special box of strawberries in a separate bag, careful not to crush it. Back in the car, Maverick said, "Let's drop these off at Mom's first." "Didn't you say we weren't going?" she asked. Maverick sighed helplessly. "Not for New Year's. I'm just going to drop these off at the door. If you don't want to go inside, wait for me in the car." Heidi glanced at him. "You had to sigh over that? Have I made things difficult for you, now?" "I just think it's unnecessary to make it so awkward." "Your mom s