They walked into the bustling mall, the scent of food wafting through the air. David led Hailey toward a casual restaurant tucked in one corner, where they could grab a quiet meal.
The two of them settled into a booth, and after placing their orders, Hailey seemed to relax slightly, though her wariness remained.
As they ate, David noticed Hailey picking at her food, clearly hungry but not quite used to the situation she found herself in.
He didn't push her to talk, but every now and then, he would ask her a question or make a comment about something in the mall, just enough to keep the atmosphere light.
Once lunch was over, they made their way through the mall, weaving past stores until they found a store that had decent clothes.
David paused by the entrance, gesturing for Hailey to go ahead. "Pick out whatever you like," he said.
