As it happened, the Patel family had recently lost several business deals to the Mitchell family, leaving them frustrated and helpless.

Their only recourse was to push Declan, their would-be son-in-law, to get married as soon as possible.

Likewise, the Edwards family were too preoccupied with their own business affairs to cause Hannah any grief.

Time flew, and half a month had already passed.

When summer break arrived, students burst from the school buildings, excited and chattering.

Strolling among them, Hannah overheard their conversations.

“My parents are taking me to Australia for the summer.

What about you?”

“I’m on my own.

My parents gave me $300, 000 for pocket money and told me to explore the country.

So dull.

“We’re off to Europe.

adore just

to take me

“Wow! I’m so jealous.

a grin as she listened to the

youthful exuberance transported her back to her own carefree days in

and inquired, “Miss Moore, any

past several months, Hannah had become a familiar

teaching prowess, had won her widespread

she’d stood up to Sadie in the principal’s office, she had become a heartthrob

was a campus

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group of students, who had been engrossed in conversation among themselves,

how about a

us,

I’ll cover your flight!”

to their ceaseless chatter

Enjoy yours!”

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