Hannah insisted with a tight smile.

“Mr.

Pierce, perhaps you should be more concerned about your own well-being.

A wry chuckle escaped Maloney’s lips.

“You possess Bryson’s sharp tongue, you know.

Hannah shot him a pointed glare.

“And perhaps I’ll use it against you someday, when you least expect it.

Their conversation carried them towards the door of the villa, their strides synchronized.

Just as they entered, a figure emerged, nearly colliding with them in the process.

Acting swiftly, Hannah pivoted to avoid impact, watching as the man stumbled awkwardly to the ground.

Recognition dawned as she realized who it was.

Peterson?

the target of

well-dressed woman hurried out anxiously, bending down to assist the man sprawled

whispered urgently, “Peterson, are

Hannah could respond, a figure emerged slowly and pointed accusingly at the woman

us! Take your

faltered as Hannah stepped

to maintain a sneer collapsed under the weight of recognition; he

injured fingers from the garden incident still haunted him, causing a tremor in his hands

Hannah, he withdrew his hand and

gaze remained cool as she addressed the man with a slight smile, “It seems you haven’t learned your

your wrist

wrist instinctively, the man turned abruptly and retreated into his

better than to

turned her attention to Peterson, who was being helped up by his mother,

at

“Thank you, Miss.

Hannah nodded in acknowledgment.

“Let’s go inside.

“No, thank you.

a step back,

another

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