“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.

looking bitter, which

on staying here without

to

contemplation,

“Let’s take her in.

Compton territory is under

to

discussion was interrupted by the tantalizing aroma

you head home now? I’ll make my own way back to

glances and wisely took

table lay Hannah’s

sauce and inhaled its fragrance, she could practically taste

dug in, savoring the tender, flavorful meat

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

was a delight for

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