#Chapter 51: Like Father Like Daughter

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 h