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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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yesterday? Why didn't

took out a cigarette,

the thief. Zachary had stepped

hear the thief's ribs

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

December was warmer than the icy coldness of

Zachary

said she's treating me to a

was about to say, so he beat him to it. "Since I did her a big favor, she insists on, treating me to a meal. If you don't agree, she'll

caught on his lips as he took a brooding drag from

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

darkened as he tapped off some ash from his cigarette. "Tell her you're

"Okay."

the next day. Sophia had already booked a spot in a large whale-watching group. They were set to depart around eight in the morning,

the restaurant, that peculiar feeling stirred within her

she didn't reject him, allowing Elijah to make

the next morning, Lenora, Sophia, and

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set sail at eight o'clock, there were over thirty people

waves that fanned out to

on the deck, the sea breeze whipping around her,

the dock faded

Urring until it vanished.

an endless expanse of water. On the 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 the waters where

was a small lounge, already occupied by

others remained

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

adrift alone on the boundless

vastness of

the northern lights, was a matter

open, meticulously

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