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

bending down to assist the man sprawled on

whispered urgently, “Peterson, are

figure emerged slowly and pointed accusingly at the woman and

with us! Take your mother and leave this place! Find

as

under the

injured fingers from the garden incident still haunted him,

eyes with Hannah, he withdrew his hand and took a couple

cool as she addressed the man with a slight smile, “It seems you

wrist fully healed

man turned abruptly and retreated

knew better than to provoke the woman

then turned her attention to Peterson, who

at her

“Thank you, Miss.

Hannah nodded in acknowledgment.

“Let’s go inside.

“No, thank you.

step back, holding

find another place

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