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”

car ahead,

up my sleeve to keep Maloney

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

meekly, her gaze

do as

after they’d driven a good distance,

deal with you fetching me? Everybody

the steering wheel,

the beans just

shot Hannah

“It’s a surprise.

see when

Confusion clouded Hannah’s

throwing their party

Please, no drama.

driving, Maloney offered her a reassuring glance

won’t let any trouble find

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