“Don’t mind them, Jalen.

Just keep eating.

Jalen served more food to Hannah.

“You should eat too.

Staring at her bowl, Hannah felt a bit queasy.

“No, I’m good, Jalen.

Maybe we should try some local takeout next time.

I’d like to try what this place has to offer.

“The local cuisine here isn’t that great.

Hannah forced a smile, not admitting that even the worst local dish couldn’t compare to her cousin’s cooking.

After they had dinner, Hannah made her way to the kitchen to clean the dishes.

Coming back, she noticed Jalen had moved the paintings around in the living room.

Jalen offered, “Hey, you’re welcome to use my drawing studio while you’re here.

got a

Pick any you like.

Hannah shook her head.

“No, I can’t stay.

here on a

long trip from Lightby to

a place downtown or maybe just

looked a bit surprised, but he

in touch,

“Sure, Jalen.

his paintings, Hannah ventured, “You

next art show?

words,

same picture frame over

seen art shows

kinda the

casually against the wall, smiled, “Remember when you first came to Newfort? You

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Well, here I am.

hesitation

“What’s up? You hiding something from

“No, that’s not it.

quickly replied, his

from his hands, crashing loudly onto

to pick it

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