Chapter 806

Someone in the crowd started yelling, and just like that, every head turned in that direction. The energy shifted; people leaned in, craning their necks to see what

was happening.

Anastasia had been sitting still for what felt like forever, but now her eyes flicked up, catching the commotion. She stood suddenly, hope flaring up in her chest.

But it was just another letdown.

"That's not Herman from Elysian Technologies. Don't start rumors if you don't even know him," someone grumbled.

"Exactly! Don't get us all worked up for nothing," another replied, sounding annoyed.

"I've got money riding on Mr. Salstrom showing up," someone muttered nearby.

A girl clasped her hands together like she was wishing on a star. "Please, let Mr. Salstrom come! His wife is amazing he can't just leave her hanging, right?"

"It's been ages already. Maybe Herman's not coming after all?" someone else wondered aloud.

out-if he doesn't show, everyone's going to be talking about this for weeks," another voice said, not bothering to hide their

spirited and brave, "Let them laugh. Loving boldly is

heart? Most people keep their feelings hidden, scared of

swirling around her, a flicker of disappointment crossing her eyes.

avoid a pile-up, making a

crowd, Anastasia spotted trouble brewing. She quickly asked

returned, handing it over with a look of genuine admiration.

from the stranger's encouragement. She smiled, "Thank

around the packed store. Standing tall in the center of it all,

and my husband. I know most of you probably just saw the ad and got curious. Honestly, I never expected this kind of reaction. Im Anastasia, almost thirty,

and the crowd. I just want everyone to leave safely. If anyone got

but the crowd shifted, people giving each other more space. The

"Mrs. Salstrom, what if

missing in Springfield. How could he possibly be here

started flying from

"You probably all

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