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.

caught between gratitude and a

heart seemed the

drew a deep breath, her voice deliberately tinged with

hoping you

made him raise a

it? Elijah said, furrowing his brow

Party … Sandra paused

crowd and gestured toward a quieter

Its too crowded here.

nearby thats quite nice, and they have

food and a chat? Elijah gave a brief nod and

trailed after him, her steps deliberate, and lightly tugged at his

his pace, his gaze flicking

pull away, instead allowing her to guide him toward

Sandra picked up the menu and began introducing various dishes as she selected them, her

items before sliding the menu over to Elijah with

Elijah, have a look.

else youd like to add? Elijah took the menu from her, glanced

Im not hungry.

This will do.

Sandra told the waiter before turning back to Elijah,

end up wanting to try everything, but I

how much I hate

Except for those two vegetarian dishes,

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