#Chapter 189: Night Out

Audrey Despite my exhaustion, the idea of a date sounded divine. I found myself nodding and allowing Edwin to guide me out of the studio. We walked back to his apartment hand in hand, the cool evening air refreshing against my skin. He carried my things for me, a welcome relief for my sore muscles. “So, what’s the plan?” I asked as we stepped into his apartment, noses and fingers chilly from the early February air. “It’s a surprise,” he said, setting my things down by the door. “Just put on something nice.” I raised an eyebrow but didn’t argue. Rummaging through the drawer Edwin had cleared for me in his dresser, I pulled out a skirt, a warm sweater, and a pair of boots. After a quick shower and some light makeup to cover my dark circles, I felt more alive than I had in weeks. Edwin whistled appreciatively when I emerged from the bathroom. “You look beautiful,” he said, pulling me close for a kiss. I blushed as I ran my hands over his chest and took