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?

half-brother, often the target of his bullying

woman hurried out anxiously, bending down to

“Peterson, are

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

don’t belong here with us! Take your mother and leave this

faltered as

a sneer collapsed under the

the garden incident still haunted him,

soon as he locked eyes with Hannah, he withdrew his hand

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

your wrist

his wrist instinctively, the man turned abruptly and

better than to provoke the woman any

Hannah then turned her attention to Peterson,

at her

“Thank you, Miss.

Hannah nodded in acknowledgment.

“Let’s go inside.

“No, thank you.

step back,

find another

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