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Hull glanced at her, not saying a word. His silence only made Susanna more

confused about what he meant. Her heart was racing. Instinctively, she swallowed hard, trying to pull away from Hull's embrace.

But Hull's grip tightened slightly. He spoke calmly, "You should be braver in the future. Do you hear me?"

Susanna was stunned. Braver? How could she be braver around him? Wouldn't he crush her in a second?

Susanna was genuinely scared...

She just couldn't be braver.

"Could you... let me go?"

Susanna stammered, and her voice was shaky. The whole situation was terrifying enough, and he told her to be braver, huh?

Hull released her. When she was free, Susanna backed away to the side.

"Look, I really wasn't sent by anyone. And I didn't mean to give you the wrong medication." Her voice grew softer as she spoke.

Barnaby's words had truly frightened her. She didn't want them to think she was a threat.

Susanna had noticed that everyone around Hull was dangerous. It would be bad news if they started suspecting her.

Barnaby might look like a goofball with that silly grin, but she knew better. She'd overheard him and Hull talking earlier, and Hull kept him around for his sharpshooting skills. There was no way Barnaby was as incompetent as he seemed.

Seeing Hull remain silent, Susanna grew more anxious. "I didn't mean it. Please believe me."

said, "Star's never been the brightest, especially with Mr. Quinn spoiling her

Susanna blinked, startled.

What?

"What do you mean?"

talking about the medication mix-up, so why did

his

what was going through his mind. With him looking

her already frayed nerves

did that look mean? Did he actually buy into Barnaby's wild

"I-I didn't. I swear."

panicking. Her whole body felt

believe it? If he

Hull's

for it, she might end up on the

have to believe me. I'm not lying.

coldly, "Whether you are

Susanna was dumbfounded.

really believe

that couldn't be

a loss, facing Hull like this left

"You can't leave my side until

sentence sealed Susanna's

for words when shebi