The next day was Saturday, so Andrew didn't have to work, but Ashley had to go to the bakery because it was open seven days a week. There was no weekend break for her.
She was going to the bakery in Andrew's car as usual but suddenly, she noticed that they were going the wrong way.
She was an idiot when it came to directions, but, as she had been taking the same route to the bakery every day, she was able to catch the change in direction.
"Andrew, are we going the wrong way? This doesn't seem to be the way I go every day," she inquired.
"You are right. We are not going to the bakery today," Andrew, who was in the driver's seat, replied.
"Andrew, why didn't you ask for my consent before making plans for the day?" She stared at him indignantly. "Drive me to the bakery," she protested.
He didn't reply but instead sped up the car.
Ashley clutched the seat belt. She was a little worried now.
Finally, the car stopped at a large mall.
Andrew got out of the car, pulled the door open and dragged her out.
Ashley was still protesting. "Why do you drag me here?" she complained.
"To buy rings," he responded.
Ashley didn't trust her ears and opened her eyes widely. "What? What are you talking about?"
Andrew stared at Ashley and repeated, "You heard me. I brought you here to buy rings."
Ashley flinched subconsciously. "Forget about the rings, please. We have already got married. A ring is just a flashy ornament," she explained.
Andrew twisted his lips without saying anything. He just watched Ashley with his deep dark eyes steadily. Ashley felt great pressure in her heart immediately.
Ashley couldn't understand why Andrew suddenly had the idea of buying rings. He had never mentioned it before and it had been all right without the rings.
Obviously her protests didn't work. She was dragged into the mall.
The mall belonged to the Lu Group but he had never visited it. Andrew had heard that the mall had a good reputation among customers.
He strode directly to the jewelry counter, dragging Ashley behind him. They must have appeared strange, but, as a good looking couple, they still attracted a lot of attention.
"What can I help you? Are you looking for rings?"
As soon as they reached the counter, a girl with perfect makeup and a professional outfit immediately walked towards them.
"Yes," Andrew replied in a soft voice.
"Andrew, maybe we buy them next time?" she pleaded him, tugging at his sleeve like a little girl.
It didn't have any effect on Andrew. Instead he went closer to the counter to peer at the rings in the counter, holding Ashley's hand tightly the whole time. He scanned the rings quickly and was not impressed by a single one.
He turned to the shop assistant and said, "Show me your latest styles."
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