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

“Don’t worry.

be delayed by me,

kitchen, Bryson’s

head to bed early

Hannah turned toward the

things

you hit the

lights

room, Bryson saw Hannah seated on the sofa, her back to

hand and retrieved his coat

them spoke

room did Hannah turn to gaze

moment, shut her

deep silence

a figure disturbed the night’s

The door closed gently.

the door, Bryson looked toward the second floor in

illuminated only by the

of

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