Unruffled, Bryson paused, his hands carrying the dishes.

He looked up and offered a grin.

“That’s fine.

You bring in the money; I’ll find ways to spend it.

I see no downside here.

She had expected her words to provoke him, but his frank acceptance was unexpected.

This left Hannah feeling somewhat deflated.

She snorted, “A cleaner will come for the villa tomorrow.

You don’t need to bother with any of this.

Get some sleep-there’s a lot on our plate tomorrow.

We can’t afford any delays.

sound of water running and his voice carried from the

“Don’t worry.

won’t be delayed

Bryson’s fingers were dotted with

“You should head to bed

gaze, Hannah turned toward the living

other things

you hit the

kitchen lights went

living room, Bryson saw Hannah seated on

his hand and retrieved his

of them spoke

did Hannah turn to gaze

moment, shut

deep silence

disturbed the night’s

The door closed gently.

the door, Bryson looked toward the second floor in the

was silent, illuminated only by the dim

slipped out of

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