“Pick us up later,” Matilda said as she stepped out of the car.
Liam didn’t say a word. His jaw tightened before he pulled away, leaving Matilda and Anna standing at the mall’s drop-off area.
“Come on, Anna,” Matilda called lightly.
Anna blinked, snapping out of her daze. She had been staring at Liam’s car disappearing down the road without even realizing it.
Why do I keep thinking about him… she scolded herself silently.
She quickly followed Matilda into the mall. It didn’t take long before Matilda led her into a luxury brand store Anna recognized immediately—one she’d only ever admired through the glass window.
“Anna, choose anything you want,” Matilda said.
Anna froze. “Aren’t you the one who wanted to shop?”
“Who said that?” Matilda smiled. “I never said I came here to shop. I
