Bryson gazed at her retreating figure, a small smile ying at the corners of his lips.
“Spend it all,” he murmured to himself.
“That’s what it’s there for, anyway-for you.
”
In the absence of Hannah and Bryson, who had stepped outside, an air of unease permeated the vi.
The upants began to worry, wondering if the two might have started a heated argument outside.
However, after a while, no sound of a quarrel could be heard.
Lydia paced back and forth in the living room, her brow furrowed with concern.
“Why hasn’t Hannahe back yet?” she questioned, her anxiety mounting.
As Lydia voiced her worries, Brayden remained cool andposed, lounging on the couch and leisurely enjoying some fruit.
“Don’t worry about it, honey,” he said, nonchntly shrugging offText property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Lydia’s concern.
Unamused, she red at him fiercely.
“You don’t have to worry.
It s not your best friend out there.
”
Hannah, attempting to ease Lydia’s worries, assured her, “We’re fine.
Everything has been settled.
”
As her gaze fell upon the dining room, where Grace was still having dinner with Edwin, she called out in their direction, raising her voice slightly.
“Grace, you can stay here.
I’ll drive you to and from school.
” Her voice was warm, butced with a trace ofmand, making it clear that her offer was a firm decision, not a mere suggestion.
Grace, a glimmer of confusion flickering in her eyes, turned her attention to Hannah.
“Where’s my brother?” she asked, curious about his whereabouts.
Hannah’s response was matter-of-fact, her tone warm but firm.
“He’ll be busy with work for the next couple of days, so he’s asked me to look after you for now.
”
Grace’s voice was filled with enthusiasm.
“Alright!” she eximed happily.
“We have Sunday off.
Hannah, will youe with me for some fun? My ssmate is having a birthday party, and he’s invited us toe to their resort for a pic with our families.
”
Hannah’s response was measured, not wanting tomit to the idea just yet.
“I’ll have to see if I’m avable.
If I can make it, then I’lle with you.
”
Grace, seemingly unaffected by the hesitation, dropped her fork and ran to Hannah’s side Like an eager sparrow, attempting to cajole Hannah in her sweetest voice.
“Please, Hannah! Everyone’s gonna be there and they’re bringing their families.
My brother is gonna be super busy, so I won’t have anyone to go with.
You’re the only one I can count on!”
Hearing that, Hannah sighed, a small smile still on her lips as she replied, “Alright, I’ll go with you.
”
“Now, it’s time to finish up your dinner,” Hannah coaxed, her voice warm and reassuring.
“I’ll ask the housekeeper to prepare a room for you.
You need to get some sleep now.
It’s a school night.
”
Grace responded cheerfully, “Okay, Hannah!” After that, she hurried back to the dining room, chatting with Edwin and resuming her lively conversation.
“Come with me,” Hannah said as she approached Dotson, who was engrossed in his phone in the living room.
“I’ll find a room for you to stay here in the vi.
”
Dotson was surprised by Hannah’s generosity, not expecting to be offered a room in her vi.
“Boss, I can stay in a hotel by myself.
Please don’t go through the trouble,” he protested.
Nheless, she dismissed his concern with a dismissive wave of her hand.
As they were conversing, Lydia’s voice suddenly rang out, “It’s gettingte.
Hannah, we should head home.
You’ll need to take Grace to school in the morning, and we’ll meet in Wealth za afterwards.
We’re going shopping!”
At the utterance of the words “go shopping”, Hannah’s brows furrowed, and she turned around to confront Lydia.
“Can’t you give me one day off?” she asked, frustration seeping into her tone.
“The second Ie back, you’re ordering me to go shopping with you!