#Chapter 260: Mr. B

Audrey By the time we finished grocery shopping for the impromptu party, the afternoon sun was hanging high in the sky and the air was even hotter than I had anticipated. Edwin and I hefted the grocery bags out of the trunk of the car, Edwin pausing to raise his eyebrows at the sheer amount of food we had bought. “Did we really need this much?” he asked as he lifted another bag out of the trunk. I glanced over at the haul that was spread out on the ground—burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, and an almost comically large assortment of condiments. “Have you seen how much Gavin eats?” I laughed. “Plus, if Tina gets a hold of the chips, we might not have enough for everyone.” Edwin chuckled as a smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth. “You make a fair point.” With that, we carried the bags inside and got to work. Edwin fired up the grill and filled the cooler with ice and drinks while I prepared various side dishes, everything from sliced fruit to pasta salad t