Chapter 170
~ Clinton ~
Opening the door and seeing Annie standing there caught me completely off guard. I hadn't expected her to show up, but the moment I saw the small carton box and gift bag in her hands, it hit me—today was my birthday. She had remembered, of course she had. I had been so fixated on inviting Octavia over and making the evening special for her that I had completely forgotten Annie would likely come too.
"Annie?" I said, my voice laced with surprise.
She wore a bright, hopeful smile as she held up the gifts. She opened her mouth to speak, but Octavia's voice cut through the moment from behind me.
"Annie? Is that the name of the delivery guy now?"
Annie's smile dropped instantly. Octavia stepped forward, now standing just behind my shoulder.
"What's going on here, Clint?" Annie asked, her gaze shifting sharply between Octavia and me.
"Um…" I was momentarily lost for words.
