“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 pretty

on staying

wants to be with

contemplation, Hannah

“Let’s take her in.

Compton territory is under

dare to

was interrupted by the tantalizing aroma wafting in from the

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

knowing glances and

table lay Hannah’s favorite

she looked at the succulent sauce and inhaled

resist, she dug in, savoring the tender, flavorful

a plate of tomato bacon squares, a colorful mix of

delight

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