Chapter 406:

Taking Camille’s arm, she whispered, “Let’s head home for dinner.”

In the meantime, Kristopher 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, I’ll check what’s happening up front,” Oliver said briskly before weaving through the crowd.

Kristopher stood rooted to the spot, his gaze scanning the scene when a figure in white materialized before him. “Kristopher, what brings you here?”

Instinctively, he stepped back, his 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.

“Lise,” he greeted awkwardly, glancing toward the crowd. “Are you here for a meal?”

Lise’s laugh carried a bitter edge. “Kristopher, why does it feel like we’ve become strangers?”

the moment. “You’re overthinking again, Lise. Your heart condition doesn’t need the extra

heart. Lise’s hands clenched into fists, caught between gratitude and a deep-seated resentment. To

her voice deliberately tinged with vulnerability. “Kristopher, I was hoping you could

made him raise a brow. “What is it?” Kristopher said, furrowing his brow

show called Weekend Party…” Lise paused in the

corner. “It’s too crowded here. There’s a restaurant nearby that’s quite nice, and they have private rooms. How about we head there for some

trailed after him, her steps deliberate, and lightly tugged at his sleeve. He noticed her gentle pull and slowed his pace, his gaze flicking to her hand. After a moment’s hesitation, he didn’t pull away, instead allowing her

cheerful. She ordered seven or

briefly, then closed it and placed it back on the table. “I’m not hungry. This will

back to Kristopher, her expression softening into a shy grin. “I always end up wanting

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