“I tried to persuade her, but she’s as stubborn as a mule,” Winston confessed, his gaze softened with affection as he spoke of Alessandra.

“Ever since we were taken in by the Compton family after our parents passed, she’s been like that.

I reckon she won’t budge an inch for anyone.

Keith chimed in, “Hannah, Alessandra’s a decent girl.

She had no choice but to stick around Jade Paradise before.

She’s not got many skills to her name.

Why not keep her close?”

Trent nudged him and muttered, “Quit sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong!”

But Hannah’s lips curved into a smile at Winston’s words.

“She’s been through a lot, working under Amelie Chadwick’s thumb.

We ought to find her a safe place.

“I’ve pondered on it.

his hair, looking bitter, which was

staying

wants to be with

a moment’s contemplation, Hannah

“Let’s take her in.

is under

won’t dare to touch her

by the tantalizing aroma wafting in from

towards the kitchen, saying, “Why don’t you head home now? I’ll make my

knowing glances

lay Hannah’s favorite dish,

inhaled its fragrance,

she dug in, savoring

a plate of tomato bacon squares, a colorful mix of chopped tomatoes, bacon, onions, and bell peppers

a delight

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