The shopping hall on the cruise ship was nothing short of extravagant—a glittering paradise filled with racks of designer clothing, jewelry encased in glass, and perfumes that wafted through the air like promises of unattainable luxury.
Aurora and Kate walked in, both trying not to look out of place, though Aurora’s nerves were still raw from the morning’s events.
She let out a shaky breath, her fingers brushing against the hem of her plain pyjamas. Kate, ever the optimist, tried to lighten the mood.
“Holy s**t,” Kate muttered, wide-eyed as she eyed a sequined dress on display. “This place screams ‘I’m too broke to even look.’”
Aurora chuckled weakly, glancing at the price tag of a simple silk gown. “Yeah, no kidding. Two thousand dollars for this? It’s barely even a dress. I’d rathe
