Chapter 56: A Unique Solution

In the car, Peter glanced at Mila from the corner of his eye. The dress she wore now was the same one she had worn at the hotel a few days ago.  They remained silent as they drove along the highway before Peter pulled into a service area. "Mila, why don't we get out and buy some gifts at the service area?" he suggested. "We shouldn't show up empty-handed!" His words jolted Mila from her thoughts. She was about to speak but hesitated, remembering she only had a couple hundred dollars left. Peter...