Chapter 37: Parting

"All right, I will take the key." Santino suddenly remembered that Aliana would be starting college in a few days. He hurried to ask, "By the way, Aliana, I have to head out this afternoon. You are starting school soon. I would go into the town to buy some things for you, a suitcase." At the mention of school, her expression dimmed. She murmured, "Santino, that sounds like too much trouble." "It is fine. I happen to have business in the town tomorrow. I can bring some things back for you." Santino...