“You should head back early too.


    ”


    Watching Hannah disappear upstairs, Ferdinand’s face was unreadable.


    He lingered for a moment before walking away.


    Grace came rushing as Hannah opened the door, eximing, “Hannah!


    The guy who dropped you off is bad news.


    Stay away from him!”


    She grabbed Hannah’s arm.


    “My brother’s way better than him!”


    Hannah gently touched Grace’s nose, smiling, “Were you spying on me from upstairs? He’s an old school friend and exb partner.


    You’ve seen him at the school office, though you might not remember.


    ”


    With a slight chuckle, she added, “He’s a bit awkward.


    He even asked me to say sorry to you on his behalf tonight.


    ”


    Grace was taken aback by the news.


    She pouted and said, “Humph! He gets on my nerves!”


    Hannah chuckled and patted Grace’s head.


    “Okay, got it.


    ”


    Hannah then started to get ready for her trip to Newfort in the uing days.


    While they were in the living room, Grace, clinging to Hannah’s arm, looked up with puppy eyes.


    “Hannah, can you bring me back something from Newfort?”


    “Sure.


    What would you like? Drop me a text, and I’ll pick it up for you,” Hannah replied.


    Grace clung a Little more.


    “When are youing back, Hannah? Are you going to see my brother there?”This belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    Hannah knew the journey to and from Newfort was long, and she didn’t want Grace to worry.


    “Just keep your mind on your studies.


    If anythinges up, sent me a text.


    I may not be around, but there will be someone to help out,” she reassured.


    Grace’s brow creased with concern.


    “Hannah, is it risky going out this time?”


    Hannah, slightly taken aback, replied in a teasing tone, “No way.