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

deep breath, her voice

I was hoping you could do me a

approach made him

it? Elijah said, furrowing

Sandra paused in the

crowd and gestured toward

Its too crowded here.

restaurant nearby thats quite nice,

Elijah gave a brief

trailed after him, her steps deliberate,

pull and slowed his pace, his

instead allowing

Sandra picked up the menu and began introducing various dishes as she

items before sliding the menu over to Elijah with a

Elijah, have a look.

like to add? Elijah took the menu from her, glanced at it briefly, then closed it and placed it back on the

Im not hungry.

This will do.

lets stick with these, Sandra told the waiter before turning back to Elijah, her expression

wanting to try everything, but I can never

know how much I hate

for those two vegetarian dishes, the rest can be packed and

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