“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

insisted on staying here without

wants to

contemplation, Hannah nodded in

“Let’s take her in.

is

dare to

the tantalizing aroma wafting in from

head home

knowing glances and wisely

table lay Hannah’s favorite dish, honey

sauce and inhaled

she dug in, savoring the

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

was a delight for

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