Chapter 51 Audrey

I stepped out of Edwin's sleek black car, and my eyes widened into saucers as I took in the gleaming storefront in front of us. This wasn't some run-of-the-mill electronics shop-it was one of those high-end places where they kept the really expensive stuff. Like... Really expensive.

"Edwin," I hissed, grabbing his arm as he locked the car. "We can't shop here. Everything's going to cost a fortune."

He raised an eyebrow at me. "And?"

"And I can't afford any of this!" I gestured wildly at the window displays showcasing the latest smartphones with their eye-watering price tags.

"I told you I was going to pay."

I pursed my lips. "But... Still," I insisted. "It's too much money. Look, why don't we just go to a cheap store? I'll get a basic flip phone. It'll do the job."

Edwin's face hardened. "Absolutely not. I won't have my teaching assistant using a cheap phone."

"But"

"No buts," he said firmly, grabbing my shoulder in one hand and steering me toward the entrance. "You need a reliable device with good functionality. End of discussion."

as

I sighed, knowing there was no point in arguing further; although, there was no hiding the pink flush in my cheeks from his

I turned to take in the gleaming white kindness. As soon as we stepped inside, however, my flush turned into a look of awe surfaces and state-of-the-art devices.

It wasn't long before a peppy sales associate with a sleek blonde ponytail and a smile that could kill bounded over to us.

"Welcome! How can I help you today?"

Edwin nodded at me with his arms folded across his chest. "She needs a new phone. The best

you have."

The associate beamed, either not noticing or choosing to ignore the sudden deep redness in my face. "Right this way!"

deep

My head was spinning by the time I finally settled

"Is there anything else I can show

store, there was a display of drawing tablets. My fingers itched at the sight. Edwin had wandered

the tablets, just curious

Feel free to try anything out," the sales associate

was lost in my own little world, sketching out a dress design that had been floating around in my head for days. "That's impressive." Edwin's voice startled me out of my creative

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"Oh,

he said, studying the intricate design

the thought, but I quickly shook my head. "No, no. I'm just having fun. Maybe once I'm

before he could say anything, he turned and waved over

phone she picked

jaw dropped. "Edwin, no!

already pulling out his sleek platinum credit card, completely ignoring my protests. The associate's eyes lit up

daughter has

a moment of stunned silence before Edwin

"Oh, we're not-"

"She's not my-"

self-consciously. "Do

utterly affronted. "Do I look old enough to be

red. "I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to assume, I just thought.... Please

although his jaw was clenched. Meanwhile, I couldn't decide whether I wanted to burst out laughing or shrivel up into a ball

awkward silence. As we left the store, I clutched the bag of expensive electronics to my chest, still

I said as we approached his car. "I can't believe you

needed a phone" he said

least

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