The previous night’s harrowing ordeal remained an unspoken presence between the two, a tacit understanding that they skirted around.

It wasn’t until some time had elapsed that the door inched open, and a fetching head peered inside.

“Hannah, may I enter?”

Grace’s presence brought a smile to Hannah’s face and she warmly replied, “Please, come in.

No need to linger at the threshold.

“Hannah, what happened to you? I discovered you were missing from the hotel today, and my brother was unreachable by phone.

I was absolutely terrified!”

With teary eyes, Grace sidled up to Hannah’s bedside, clutching her hand.

Her gaze fell upon the injury on Hannah’s arm, and she dissolved into tears.

“Hannah, your hand is so badly hurt!”

“My dear, please don’t cry.

a feeble voice, Hannah consoled Grace, “If you fall ill because of

Grace turned to Bryson, seeking

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invited me to a

server mishandled the wine, causing a bottle to tumble

my arm, but it’s no big

she spoke to Grace, a soft smile

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“The cut isn’t severe.

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Bryson

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