Chapter 0044

Hannah

I slipped my feet into a pair of black flats and smoothed my hands over the pale yellow dress I had chosen for the day. It was a little tighter and more revealing than I would normally wear, but I wanted to make an impression–both on Drake and on anyone else who might be watching.

Noah wasn’t here, of course. He had left the house last night after our argument, and still had yet to return. Part of me was annoyed that he wasn’t here to see me leave with Drake, but I knew he would be hearing about it later.

When I stepped into the foyer, Drake was already waiting for me, looking handsome in a crisp button- down shirt and slacks. His eyes widened slightly as he took in my appearance, but he recovered quickly with a charming smile.

“Good morning, Hannah,” he greeted, taking my hand and brushing a gentlemanly kiss over my You look lovely today.”

I returned his smile, although I couldn’t deny the lingering sense of annoyance at his presence. I supposed I had dug this grave for myself, though. “Thank you, Drake. Shall we get going?”

knuckles.

back seat together as he pulled away from the mansion. I leaned back against the plush leather, letting my legs cross at the knee in a way that hiked

asked, watching Drake’s gaze flicker from the

us on a tour of Nightcrest’s most impressive sights–the grand, sweeping lawns of our estate grounds, the pristine athletic facilities, the glittering shopping district. We stayed in the car for the most part to avoid public scrutiny,

past each new sightseeing location, although he didn’t really look all

done well for itself,” he murmured, leaning in a bit

seems as i

one of the few things I admired about him; he was always a staunch supporter of green initiatives and trash clean -up.


as ! gathered my small clutch, but he didn’t protest when I looped my arm through his and led him onto the bustling sidewalk–right into the eye

into us as we strode past the high–end boutiques and cafes, and I reveled in it. Let them look–let them

perhaps I could do another interview to help smooth it

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Chapter 0044

little shopping?” I asked Drake, quirking an

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