Chapter 36

Queenie could feel Joshua's steady, strong heartbeat against her ear. She was so flustered that her face turned bright red, but she was too caught up in the moment to notice. Stiff and silent, she just let him hold her close as they moved through the crowd. If Joshua hadn't suddenly stopped, Queenie might have stayed in her daze forever. "Didn't you say you wanted jasmine? This shop has the best selection," Joshua's voice came from above. Still blushing, Queenie kept her head down. She was too embarrassed and afraid to meet his gaze. She mumbled, "Yeah, let's take a look." They walked into the flower shop, and the owner, immediately struck by Joshua's distinguished look, greeted them with a warm smile. "What can I help you with today?" Queenie wasted no time. "I'm looking for a few pots of jasmine, gardenia, and fruit balcony plants." The owner swiftly brought out the best selections for her to choose from. "These jasmine plants are well-established," the owner said, pointing