So he was angry now, huh? But did he even have the right to vent his anger in front of everyone?


    He imed to be honest, yet he was hiding things from her and now getting upset.


    Frustrated, she gripped her spoon tightly.


    With a loud click, the spoon broke.


    The onlookers, already surprised by Bryson, were now even more stunned by Hannah’s strength.


    Edwin, wide-eyed, wondered if Hannah had been practicing kung fu while abroad.


    Luckily, he learned his lesson now.


    If he messed around again and Hannah felt the need to give him another lecture, she might knock his teeth out with a single p!


    The folks were all too scared to even breathe.


    Jalen finally suggested, “Hannah, Mr.


    Mitchell seems upset, maybe go check on him?”


    “Leave him be.


    If he wants to be angry, let him.


    ”


    Hannah tossed the broken fork into the trash.


    “Let’s eat.


    Just ignore him,” she said sharply, trying to change the subject.


    “Hannah, did you two have a spat over something? Something to do with this fiance perhaps?” Edwin asked, earning a discreet nudge from Lydia.


    “Drop it, Ed,” Lydia murmured.


    It was her first day back, and the atmosphere was meant to be joyous.


    Hannah didn’t want to dampen it.


    She took a deep breath, suppressing her frustration.


    “It’s fine.


    This argument isn’t about that.


    As for my fiance…”


    Hannah paused and exined to them.


    She felt she had to disclose it regardless.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    There seemed no point in postponing it and risking misconceptions among everyone.


    After divulging what had urred, Hannah added, “Bryson’s frustration has nothing to do with Maloney.


    He’s aware of everything.


    As for why we argued, that’s between us.


    ”


    “Fair enough.


    ”


    Edwin nodded.


    “You’re right, Hannah.


    ”


    Her rification eased the tension a tad bit, and Hannah smoothly changed the subject.


    “How’s everyone been managing thepany in my absence? I wasn’t at home watching you.


    I hope you haven’t been cking off.


    ”


    “Hannah!” Edwin looked surprised.


    “Do you doubt me that much? I’ve been swamped with work at thepany.


    I hardly have time for anything else.


    ”


    Jalen chimed in with a grin.


    “I can vouch for him.


    He’s been buried in work.


    No time for mischief.


    ”


    “And besides, it’s not mischief,” Edwin interjected, slightly irritated.