Chapter 36

• Nearly two hours later, Howard’s patience gave out completely.
• He had stood there, silent and composed, while Charlotte moved from rack to rack, trying on dress after dress, smiling, chatting, and acting as if the boutique were her personal kingdom. But now—watching her reject yet another gown—something inside him snapped.
• He strode up to her, voice rising louder than it should have. “Are you actually going to buy something, or do you just plan on trying out every single piece in the store? Because, honestly, you might never get another chance like this again.”