Amid curious stares, Hannah settled into Maloney’s car.

Thunk!

She slid into the seat and shut the door.

Joselyn, her Lips pressed together, looked a tad uneasy.

Beside her, Amelie caught Hannah’s departure and quipped, “Well, isn’t that something? Maloney’s playing chauffeur for her!”

Glancing at Joselyn, Amelie sneered, “Are you clueless? Didn’t I warn you? Seems like it went in one ear and out the other!”

Joselyn quickly assured, “Mother, I get it… I won’t go against you.

She stole a glance at Wallace, who seemed oblivious to their conversation.

Then, in a hushed tone, Joselyn murmured, “It’s a shame.

Maloney’s the sharpest tool in the Pierce shed.

Doubt they’ll let him slip away that easy.

“Humph I”

ahead, Amelie’s eyes gleamed

of tricks up my sleeve

to my plan, and you’ll be the pride of the Compton clan and the

meekly, her

as you

they’d driven a good

with you fetching me? Everybody from

gripped the steering

can’t spill the beans just

Hannah

“It’s a surprise.

when we

to be a mystery?” Confusion

are throwing

Please, no drama.

cause trouble?” While driving, Maloney offered her a reassuring

trouble

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