I indeed needed to purchase a new phone, so, without much thought, I got out of the car. However, I did not take the hand he extended to help me.

I smiled at him and walked around him, heading towards the mall.

He didn't seem to mind and accompanied me inside.

The mall wasn't crowded, and I wasn't in the mood to select a particular model. I just picked out the same model of the phone I used to have. As I was just about to pay, Mr. Earhart had already handed over his platinum card. When I looked at him in surprise, he once again displayed his warm, gentle...