As they bantered, Lydia approached with her arms full of food.


    “Hannah, I was looking for you.


    I knocked on your door earlier, but the staff said you had moved to the third floor.


    ”


    She set the food on the table and sat next to Hannah.


    “The tap in my room was rusty and unusable, so I had to request a room change.


    ”


    “I might ask to change my room to the third floorter then,”


    Dotson chimed in.


    Hannah shook her head.


    “Don’t bother.


    ”


    Bryson, seizing the opportunity to flirt, added, “If you’re worried about being on the third floor alone, I could stay with you.


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    His tone was increasingly yful, which Hannah dismissed with a Light smile, “I’m not that scared.


    If you are, maybe you should ask Dotson to keep youpany.


    ”


    Maloney, joining in, said slowly, “I can keep youpany, Mr.


    Mitchell.


    ”


    Lydia covered her mouth to hide herughter.


    “Or let Brayden keep youpany.


    I’m fine being alone.


    ”


    Brayden, who had been quietly eating fruit, looked up bewildered.


    “Okay, Bryson, if you’re scared, I’ll join you tonight.


    ”


    Bryson gave him a cold nce.


    Brayden immediately choked on his juice and started coughing.


    The mood lightened as they all Laughed.


    “Miss Moore, you didn’t break your promise.


    ”


    From a short distance away, the sound of Merlin’s voice carried over, drawing a smile from Hannah as she turned to face him.


    Merlin approached, a faint smile gracing his features.


    He surveyed the assembled crowd and remarked, “It’s quite the lively gathering here.


    Mr.


    Mitchell, do you find this ind intriguing?”


    Bryson reclined slightly, giving Merlin a chilly look.


    “That’s none of your concern.


    ”


    “Indeed, it isn’t,” Merlin agreed, his smile unwavering.


    He then cast a nce at Hannah and continued, “I understand, perhaps you wish to keep Miss Moorepany.


    It’s clear the two of you share a deep bond.


    However, I have a small favor to ask, Mr.


    Mitchell.


    I hope you don’t mind.


    ”


    Bryson’s demeanor remained frosty and detached, typical when dealing with strangers.


    “I’d rather you didn’t.


    ”


    He had this uncanny knack for shutting down conversations with just one sentence.


    His few words could leave people speechless.


    Undeterred, Merlin maintained his focus on Hannah, not even ncing sideways.


    “Miss Moore, could you assist me with a matter?”