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.

be talking about this for weeks," another voice said, not

"Let them laugh. Loving

who really dares to love with their whole heart? Most people keep their feelings

flicker of disappointment crossing her eyes. She didn't

to avoid a pile-up, making a fuss

thick, restless crowd, Anastasia spotted trouble brewing.

a look of

warmth from the stranger's encouragement. She smiled,

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

curious. Honestly, I never expected this kind of reaction. Im Anastasia, almost thirty, and this is

and the crowd. I just want everyone to leave safely.

people giving each other more

Salstrom, what

could

flying from every

answered patiently, "You probably all heard about the tunnel collapse

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