“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 few

Pick any you like.

Hannah shook her head.

“No, I can’t stay.

on a

a long trip from Lightby

a place downtown or maybe just

surprised, but he

keep in

“Sure, Jalen.

his paintings, Hannah ventured, “You know,

art show? I’d love to drop

her words, Jalen’s

the same picture frame over

art

the

came to Newfort? You said if

‘s BunnyBookery

Well, here I am.

hesitation

then added, “What’s up? You hiding

“No, that’s not it.

replied,

painting frame slipped from his hands, crashing loudly onto

bent to pick it

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