As they walked down the street, Hannah stole a nce at Bryson’s impably attired figure and couldn’t help but chuckle, “Did you rush to find me immediately upon leaving the office?”


    “Mm,” Bryson responded, “I happened to be in the area.


    ”


    “Great.


    There’s a ce that I like nearby, let me take you to try it Slightly past 10 in the evening, the shops beneath Hannah’s apartment were buzzing with life.


    Hannah secured an outdoor table and took her seat.


    “Excuse me, I’ll have the clear soup hot pot, please.


    ”


    “You brought me here for hot pot?” Bryson nced at the set of bowls and chopsticks before him, appearing mildly taken aback.


    Hannah efficiently arranged Bryson’s ce setting with the bowls and chopsticks.


    “What’s wrong? Don’t you like it here?”


    “I do.


    ”


    Bryson curled the corner of his lips and exined, “Previously, I used to dine around Red Origin Road.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    ”


    Hannah regarded Bryson with amazement.


    “Red Origin Road? Many ces there are humble food stalls.


    I assumed someone of your stature wouldn’t dine in such spots.


    ”


    “I used to live there with my mother.


    ”


    Hannah paused, chopsticks in hand, and turned to regard Bryson, a chapter of his life previously undisclosed to her.


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    “This was prior to high school.


    After I rejoined the Mitchell family, it was a topic nobody mentioned again, so it’s understandable you weren’t aware.


    ”


    “The clear soup hot pot has arrived!”


    The proprietor ced the pot on the table, ignited the burner, and organized the apanying dishes.


    “Bon appetit! Don’t hesitate to call if you require any extras!”


    Hannah added a te of meat into the simmering pot, observing it as it sizzled and cooked.


    Then she addressed Bryson.


    “Regarding the recent incident, I want to express my gratitude.


    Without your intervention, I might still be facing an online bacsh.


    ”


    “It was the right thing to do.


    ”


    “Could it be that your time away from the Mitchell family influenced how you interact with your grandfather?” Hannah inquired abruptly.


    Bryson didn’t keep any secrets from Hannah.


    His eyes took on a touch of shadow, and he admitted, “Not particrly.


    When the Mitchell family brought me back, my mother had already passed away.


    At the time, Grace was a child, and she was my sole focus.


    The year she was poisoned, I was overseas and couldn’t rush back because he ordered me to set up my own international business.


    If I didn’t seed, I’d never be allowed to return.


    Because of this, I couldn’t make it back in time when Grace was poisoned.


    She came perilously close to not making it.


    ”


    Hearing Bryson discuss his history for the first time, Hannah silently absorbed the words, watching his demeanor transform from the guarded man she knew.