Hearing Andrew's words, Claire found her impression of him shifting.
At first, she thought he was just a chatty, overly friendly guy. But now, it seemed they shared similar interests, which made her more willing to open up. The two had a lively conversation all the way to Sweet Haven Bakery.
"Want to come in for a bit?"
The sneakers fit well enough, and since she'd accepted his kindness, Claire felt the need to be polite.
As much as Andrew didn't want to decline, he wasn't oblivious. Waving his hand, he said, "No, I've got some things to take care of. I really enjoyed talking with you today. Let's catch up again soon."
Hearing that, Claire felt a small sense of relief. She nodded in thanks before heading into the bakery.
Andrew stood there, watching as she walked through t
