“Evelyn, you have a delivery.”
Maya’s cheerful voice echoed as she entered Evelyn’s workspace, carrying a small dark brown box adorned with a maroon ribbon.
Evelyn, who was adjusting the digital design for her latest diamond collection, turned quickly.
“From whom?”
“The courier didn’t say. But there’s a note.” Maya handed her a small slip of paper attached to the top of the box.
The handwriting was neat and thoughtful:
> “For you, because I know you often forget to eat breakfast. —W.”
Evelyn stared at the letters for a long time, then murmured,
“William?”
Maya nodded enthusiastically.
“Yep! So romantic. Let’s eat it!”
But something felt off. William usually...