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.

about this for weeks," another voice said, not bothering to

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

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

whispers swirling around her, a flicker of disappointment crossing her eyes. She didn't care what anyone else thought. All that

just been someone tripping and, to avoid

spotted trouble brewing.

over with a look of genuine admiration. "Mrs. Salstrom,

a wave of warmth from the stranger's

the packed store.

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

trouble and the crowd. I just want everyone to leave safely. If anyone got hurt, I'd never forgive myself. That would go against everything I'm doing here-trying to

but the crowd shifted, people giving each other more space. The tension eased, replaced by a gentle sense of

called out, "Mrs. Salstrom, what if

in Springfield. How could he possibly be

flying

answered patiently, "You probably all heard

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