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.

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

and brave, "Let

with their whole heart? Most people keep their feelings hidden, scared of being mocked or

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

tripping and, to avoid a pile-up, making a fuss

Anastasia spotted trouble brewing.

with a look of genuine admiration. "Mrs. Salstrom, here you go.

from the

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

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 this is the first time in my life

"I'm sorry for the trouble and the crowd. I just want everyone to leave safely. If anyone got hurt, I'd never forgive myself. That

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

called out, "Mrs. Salstrom, what if Mr. Salstrom doesn't show

he went missing in Springfield. How could he possibly be here in Riverdale?" another voice

started flying from every

patiently, "You probably all

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