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.

the sound of water running and his voice carried from the

“Don’t worry.

won’t be delayed

kitchen, Bryson’s fingers were dotted with

head

turned

things to

hit

lights went

seated on the sofa, her back to

and retrieved his coat from

them

did Hannah turn to gaze at the

yawned after a moment, shut her

a deep silence enveloped the

disturbed

The door closed gently.

the door, Bryson looked toward the second floor in the

illuminated only by the dim light

of

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