Chapter 76 Sherman's Voice

　　Elaine strolled down the street, a vague sense of unease nestled inside her. She subconsciously scanned her surroundings but found nothing amiss. 　　Two guards, stationed at the street corner, maintained a vigilant watch over the passers-by. As Elaine turned around, they nodded politely in her direction. 　　Pansy noticed Elaine had halted in her tracks and inquired, "Can I help you?" 　　"Oh no, I was just trying to recall where the market is. I need a few more ingredients for the dinner I am planning tonight," Elaine responded, conjuring up a poorly thought-out lie to hide her inner turmoil. 　　Pansy, convinced by the explanation, offered to show Elaine to a bigger farmer's market nearby. 　　For some reason, Elaine felt a twinge of panic inside her. 　　She couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched by a pair of eyes hidden in the shadows. Yet, whenever she turned her head, all she could see were hawkers and pedestrians hurrying past her. 　　Elaine shook her head, trying to dispel the n