"Oh please, just put it on my partners card."

Vera hummed with satisfaction while €307 flashed on the register. After she had paid for the items and walked to the car, loading the trunk, she gently took your hand as you both strolled back to the store.

"Now that mother has purchased everything she needs, shall we gather some things for you? I noticed you eyeing a few items as we browsed," she said with a knowing chuckle, tapping your nose lightly as you two crossed the street again, pausing outside the door.

"Unless there's another store you'd prefer to visit first?" She smiled indulgently, giving your hand an affectionate squeeze.