“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.

a few

Pick any you like.

Hannah shook her head.

“No, I can’t stay.

on a

from Lightby to this

downtown or maybe just

but he agreed, “Alright, just

in touch,

“Sure, Jalen.

ventured, “You know, Jalen, I’m around Newfort for

next art show? I’d love to drop

words, Jalen’s hand

the same picture frame over

art shows

the same,

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

‘s BunnyBookery

Well, here I am.

the hesitation about me

“What’s up? You hiding something

“No, that’s not it.

quickly replied, his

frame slipped from his hands, crashing loudly onto the marble

to pick it up,

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