“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.

scratched his hair, looking

insisted on staying here

wants to

contemplation, Hannah

“Let’s take her in.

is under

dare to touch

the tantalizing aroma wafting in

kitchen, saying, “Why don’t you head home now? I’ll make my own way back to

knowing glances and wisely took

table lay Hannah’s favorite dish, honey

she looked at the succulent sauce and inhaled

to resist, she dug in, savoring the tender, flavorful meat

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

delight for

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