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"The thief was a seasoned pro. While you were busy taking photos on Capston Island, he smoothly swiped your wallet. Luckily. I happened to spot him in the act Lenora glanced at him. "Did you go to Capston Island too?"

For a fleeting moment, she even wondered if Elijah had taken her wallet. It wasn't about being paranoid; it just seemed like too much of a coincidence.

"Yeah, I went yesterday."

"I see. Well, thank you then."

They had just gone there today.

It might have just been a coincidence.

"You're welcome. When you meet a fellow countryman abroad, you help where you can." Elijah handed over her wallet.

Lenora took the wallet and looked up at Elijah. "If you hadn't arrived just in time, I would have already booked a flight to Olswick by now. How about I treat you to a meal tomorrow? If your friend doesn't mind. he can come along too." Elijah raised an eyebrow. "I'll ask my friend and let you know."

"Your friend seems rather strict, don't you think? He behaves less like your friend and more like your spouse, always worried you're going to flirt around," Lenora said half-jokingly.

Upon hearing this, Elijah recalled Zachary's gloomy face and let out a chuckle. "He's much more high maintenance than a girlfriend. You'll see when you meet him."

I'll personally explain A glint flashed briefly in Lenora's eyes. She offered a gentle smile and said, "I was just joking. You've done

me a huge favor, so I'm definitely treating you to a meal. If your friend die Just joking. You've done

things to him."

Elijah gave a nod, a playful smile spreading across his face. "All right, I'll head back first and get back to you later," "Okay."

Lenora closed the door and leaned her back against it. She stared at the wallet in her hand, lost deep in thought. Was it really just a coincidence?

Elijah headed straight to Zachary's room and plopped down on the couch. "I've returned her wallet."

Zachary, seated on the single-seater couch, responded with a hum

He rested his elbows on his knees, a cigarette pack and lighter held in his hands.

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her yesterday? Why didn't

took out a cigarette, lighting it up using Zachary's

when they had just apprehended the thief. Zachary had stepped forward without a word.

even hear

the lighter on the table, drawing a deep puff of his cigarette. He held the filter between his index and middle finger before moving it away. His lips parted slightly, releasing a cascade of smoke that twirled upward before finally disappearing into nothingness. He found his thoughts drifting back to Lenora's words that had pierced his heart. I have no

chill of Nardor in December

Zachary asked, "What

treating me to

beat him to it. "Since I did her a big favor, she insists on, treating me to a meal. If you don't

Zachary was about to say caught on his lips as he took a brooding drag from his

playful expression. "So, what do you say? You must agree this

off some ash from his cigarette. "Tell her you're choosing the restaurant. She won't say

"Okay."

a spot in a large whale-watching group. They were set

would choose the restaurant, that peculiar feeling stirred

she didn't reject him, allowing Elijah to

seven the next morning, Lenora, Sophia, and

of people were already waiting at the dock. It was evident they were part of a group set to embark on a whale-watching sea excursion. Among them were quite a few Aplothians. 15:15 Sat,

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at seven forty, and by the time they set sail at eight

the boat sliced through the water, creating waves that fanned out to

on the deck, the sea breeze whipping around her, bringing with it a distinct, salty

the dock

Urring until it vanished.

far edge of the azure horizon, a continuous range of snow-capped mountains barely distinguished itself, nearly blending with the sky. There was still some distance to cover before they would reach

was a small lounge, already occupied by

remained outside, enjoying

of time, they neared the area where the whales were known to appear. The Tour guide came over to give a

moment, the dock had long since disappeared from sight. The boat was adrift alone on the boundless sea,

at the vastness of the world and the insignificance of

like witnessing the northern lights, was a

tourists had their eyes wide open, meticulously scanning

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