Chapter 327 In the meantime, Elijah had barely stepped into the mall when the buzz of a gathering crowd caught his attention.

Familiar voices drifted through the commotion, tugging at the edges of his memory.

He turned to Oliver, who immediately understood the unspoken command.

Mr.

Norris, Ill check whats happening up front, Oliver said briskly before weaving through the crowd.

Elijah stood rooted to the spot, his gaze scanning the scene when a figure in white materialized before him.

Elijah, what brings you here? Instinctively, he stepped back, eyes meeting a girl dressed in a white tracksuit, her face obscured by a hat, mask, and oversized sunglasses.

Yet, despite the layers of anonymity, he recognized her instantly.

Sandra, he greeted awkwardly, glancing toward the crowd.

Are you here for a meal? Sandras laugh carried a bitter edge.

Elijah, why does it feel like weve become strangers? His tone softened, attempting to smooth the moment.

Youre overthinking again, Sandra.

Your heart condition doesnt need the extra strain.

Always her heart.

That cursed, fragile heart.

clenched into fists, caught between gratitude and a deep-seated

the only thing worth his

breath, her

you could

made

Elijah said, furrowing his

calledWeekend Party … Sandra paused in the middle of

crowd and gestured toward a

Its too crowded here.

nearby thats quite nice, and they have private

head there for some food and a chat? Elijah gave a

steps deliberate,

his pace, his gaze

instead allowing

introducing various dishes as she selected them,

eight items before sliding the menu over to Elijah with

Elijah, have a look.

youd like to add? Elijah took the menu from her, glanced at it briefly,

Im not hungry.

This will do.

waiter before turning back to Elijah, her

everything, but I can never finish it

you know how much

was even as he replied, Except for those two vegetarian dishes, the rest can be packed and

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