Chapter 33 Fending Them Off

• Casper noticed that there was a distinct pallor on her face. However, the radiant smile that had suffused her face distracted him from her otherwise sickly appearance.
• The woman was Candace, the wife of the owner of the restaurant. Candace was familiar with Elena, including the fact that Elena always came to eat supper alone. Despite Candace's prodding, Elena had never hinted at being in a relationship or even displaying interest in any male.
• Today, however, Elena's bearing, along with the way she looked at Casper, was different than usual.