Eliana looked back at Hannah and offered, “Miss Moore, Sadie’s young and might’ve acted without thinking.
I apologize for her, and I hope you can let it slide.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.
”
“I didn’t do anything, why should I apologize?!” Sadie teetered on the edge of emotional copse, pointing at Hannah.
“You did this intentionally! You wanted to humiliate me! You framed me on purpose!”
Ignoring Sadie, Hannah arched an eyebrow towards Eliana.
“So, you’re admitting she actually did it?”
“Um… Eliana appeared distressed as she nced at a tearful Sadie.
“I believe neither Sadie nor Miss Moore wanted this.
Perhaps it’s time for some leniency?”
“Miss Patel.
” Hannah, ever so poised, addressed Eliana directly.
“Your words are evasive.
Are you admitting Sadie’s guilt by offering an apology for her?”
Eliana let out a weary sigh and looked at Den.
“To be honest, I’m not certain.
Sadie can be quite impulsive.
The least I can do now is extend an apology to you on her behalf.
”
Hannah was proving to be a tough cookie to break.
Confused and conflicted, Eliana leaned on Den and subtly squeezed his arm.
Den couldn’t just stand by.
He looked at Hannah with a hint of disappointment.
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“Hannah, why this hostility? An apology has been made.
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What more do you seek?”
“I seek nothing.
” Hannah’s tone became icy.
“Am I supposed to be grateful for your apologies? What if the tables were turned, and it was your sister locked in a room with a lecherous man? How would you feel then?”
Den’s eyes narrowed, a look of reproach aimed at Hannah.
“When did you turn so vindictive?”
Finally, Bryson, who had been quiet, chimed in, “Is this what you call.
vindictiveness?”
His gaze was unreadable but cold, directed at Den.
“If it were my sister who was harmed, do you think anyone from the Edwards family would walk away unscathed from the Mitchell property?”
His words were biting, snapping Den back to reality.