“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.

on a

from Lightby to

downtown or maybe just

surprised, but

in

“Sure, Jalen.

Hannah ventured, “You know, Jalen, I’m around

your next art show?

her words, Jalen’s hand

started cleaning the same picture frame over and

seen art shows

the same, aren’t

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

‘s BunnyBookery

Well, here I am.

hesitation about me

up? You hiding

“No, that’s not it.

replied, his voice

his hands, crashing loudly

to pick

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