Chapter 208 A brief silence followed as Oliver absorbed her words.

He then raised the package again, remarking, “Ms.

Elizabeth, my apologies.

Mr.

James is still concerned about your well-being, though.

He even included some specialty treats, thinking you’d enjoy them during your breaks today.”

Not wanting to trouble Oliver further, Elizabeth accepted the package with a small nod and asked casually, “So, where’s Elijah?”

Oliver promptly responded, “We’re set to head back today.

Mr.

James was up at dawn to visit the church in town.”

saw

his ability to control his

conversation they’d once had over barbecue at a night fair—it had been over a decade since Elijah first visited Foxfire

or someone else here before?” She faltered mid-sentence, catching

Elizabeth rephrased, Oliver understood her intent

has never visited Foxfire

Sandra.”

reinforce his statement, perhaps doubting Elizabeth’s acceptance,

the vibrance of big

fond

involved, Elijah must have been younger on earlier visits, likely accompanied by

“Thanks.

out now,” Elizabeth said, clearly unwilling to linger on

Oliver remarked, “Mr.

been thorough regarding your

denied bail and face at least ten years in prison, so

to your employer?” Elizabeth

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