Hannah’s response was dismissive, with a light tone.

“As long as they’re only my enemies and not yours, I’m not concerned about Amelie coming after me.

Wallace’s voice turned grave.

“Nevertheless, you will return to Cadilind at the start of next month.

I’ve arranged with Maloney for you to go back early and stay stateside to handle some business before you consider returning here.

Hannah blinked in disbelief, her voice rising slightly.

“You can’t be serious.

Dad, are you suggesting I run and hide? That’s not happening.

Surprisingly, Wallace didn’t refute her.

“Just consider it a strategic retreat.

“I’m not going anywhere.

Not now.

isn’t a suggestion,

It’s an order.

even if you refuse to

know what

insist on staying, you’ll

of the family

ways to bring you back, even if I must drag

herself drained of the will to argue

eyes, she gazed directly into

“Forget it.

I’ve had enough.

to hold

I’ll go willingly.

she rose and turned

Wallace’s

flight’s booked for the

get in

Hannah walked out and shut the door

the door clicked shut

on

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