Trip to supermaket

Chapter 8

"Didn't say anything," Andrew reassured Anna with a slight twitch of his lips, noticing her self-consciousness. Their trip to the supermarket was an unusual outing for Anna, who had been confined to the roles and routines within her family home, always the one left behind to tend to household chores while her siblings accompanied their parents on errands.

As they navigated the crowded supermarket, Andrew's protective gesture of drawing Anna close amidst the throngs of shoppers was a stark contrast to her usual invisibility within her own family dynamic. The act of purchasing personal items, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, and towels, symbolized a fresh start for Anna, far removed from her past life where her needs and wants were often overlooked.

Andrew's insistence on not buying certain items like cups, and his offer to procure her preferred skincare products, underscored his attentiveness to her comfort and well-being—a kindness Anna was unaccustomed to receiving. This car