Chapter 137. Why?

Alice’s new apartment in Crown felt much more luxurious than her old home in Chelsea. With two bedrooms, a study, and a balcony overlooking High Line Park, the fifteenth-floor apartment was an unexpected gift from Harry. Large floor-to-ceiling windows let in the New York twilight freely, illuminating a living room painted in shades of cream and white.

“I still can’t believe this is my home now,” Alice smiled, looking at the vase of fresh red roses on the white marble dining table. Harry had sent the flowers this morning with a card that read ‘For my beautiful Alice, welcome home.’

They spent the weekend organizing the apartment. Harry even helped her install built-in bookshelves in the study, and picked out furniture from West Elm that perfectly matches the modern minimalist theme Alice loves. The kitchen with its kitchen island and brand-new stainless steel appliances is a little paradise for Alice who loves to cook these days. Yes, she’s showing Harry that she’s been e