Chapter 279 After leaving the cemetery, Elizabeth and Elijah met back up with Albin and Camille.

Camille had found a local barbecue spot hidden within a residential district, renowned for its longstanding presence and genuine taste.

Back when Elizabeth was a student, she and her friends would scrape together their allowances to enjoy meals there.

Despite his usual fondness for cleanliness, Elijah relaxed his standards at this humble county eatery.

He discreetly cleaned the table and chairs with a wet wipe, making no fuss about it.

Their strikingly parked cars attracted attention during the bustling dinner hour.

Onlookers, on their way home from school or work, paused to observe, with some even taking pictures.

Amid the murmurs, someone commented, That car looks like it was owned by a rich businessman, doesnt it? Why would someone so wealthy come to our small county instead of staying in larger cities or traveling overseas? Catching this, Elizabeth, while enjoying a piece of grilled eggplant, turned to Elijah and playfully inquired, Mr.

James, the locals are curious… why do you visit these secluded rural places? Elijah, dressed simply in a black shirt, sat effortlessly elegant, his demeanor devoid of any flashy adornments.

His presence alone seemed to uplift the modest setting.

As he dabbed at some sauce that had spilled near Elizabeth, he said, Remember how you once shared about your simple beginnings here, and how much you wished to see it developed? You mentioned that if you had the means, youd support the growth of this place and its surroundings.

He carefully left out part of her past comments to preserve her pride.

Elizabeth had previously expressed, saying, If only I had the resources, Id develop my hometown and the impoverished areas around it… Unfortunately, I married young and have to focus on my family.

I hope someone capable will come along to uplift this area.

thankful

recollection, Elizabeth looked away,

her

at

by something Elizabeth once mentioned, out of charity? Elijah held a momentary silence, then added,

revelation extinguished the faint warmth that had begun to grow

if Elijah remained emotionally distant, preventing any feelings

down, her voice laced

why mention her now,

Camille scoffed, Sure,

enjoying his chicken, hastily set it aside and covered Camilles mouth with his hand, scolding, Dont

annoyed, bit into

exclaimed, flinching as he

of

acting as if she hadnt noticed his

go tidy up the apartment… though

Oliver immediately interjected, Mrs.

book a room in the

Camilles sleeve, suggested, We should stay at

wanted to stay in a hotel? You planning something sneaky? In a flustered tone, Albin replied, Something sneaky? What are you even talking about? Stop

two separate rooms! He quickly steered

the road, if you stay at

just book at the

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