Chapter 15

**CHLOE**

I tore my gaze from Robert and hurried into the car. George drove off.

Surely Robert wouldn't make a big deal out of it? It was just a peck.

Jeffrey and I were married, after all. Wasn't it normal for married couples to peck each other?

My cheeks burned, and I pressed my palms against them and smiled.

I will definitely not do anything reckless with Jeffrey.

Cilia seemed to have noticed my smile. “Mrs. Blakes, you seem to be in a good mood.”

She extended a box to me, “Here are some sandwiches. Mary packed them especially for you.”

"Oh, Mary is so thoughtful," I replied with a smile.

“She understands how tiring shopping can be.” Cilia added.

“Have some too.” I offered a double-decker sandwich to George.

“Oh, you really shouldn't have bothered, ma'am,” he said, but he took it anyway. “Thank you so much, Mrs. Blakes.”

We arrived at the boutique, a practically empty haven. As we stepped out of the car, the staff greeted us warmly.

“How much time do we have before they reopen t